566 - Canadians Burn Down The White House (The War of 1812)
Summary
The hosts announce their upcoming Canadian tour, adding a sold-out Christmas special in Toronto, and welcome guest Alistair Trombley-Murchell. They discuss Canadian history, including the origin of the name "Canada," the Seven Years' War, and the failed American invasion of Quebec. The episode also features humorous tangents on food like poutine and McGriddles, hockey culture, and the etymology of English dish names.
Topics discussed
Tour updates: Extra Toronto show and Christmas special
Upwork sponsorship message
Australian vs Canadian culture and slang
Cannabis legality at venues and tour details
Canadian trivia: Rubber trees and maple syrup
Origins of Canada: Indigenous history and Viking coprolites
New France, Quebec City, and the Treaty of Paris
Montreal Canadiens name origin and hockey safety
American invasion of 1775 and Canadian food culture
Battle of Quebec and Benedict Arnold's treason
US Independence and causes of the War of 1812
Early War of 1812 battles and Fort York explosion
British revenge and the burning of York
British attack on Baltimore and saving US documents
Why America didn't take Canada and Congreve rockets
Burning of Washington D.C. and the White House
Storm in Washington and War of 1812 legacy
Patreon supporters and listener brags
Game: What would you burn down?
Tripditch Club welcomes and final tour plugs
Waymo and Thumbtack sponsorships
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