Episodes

  • What is Marathon of History? Historian Mat Johnson interviewed on Bluewater Radio
    Nov 8 2023

    On this episode of the Marathon of History Podcast, professional historian Mat Johnson is interviewed by Christine Robinson from 91.3 Bluewater Radio in Hanover, Ontario. Mat gives some insight into the creation of Marathon of History Magazine, and just what exactly a history professional does. Mat also apologizes for publishing an interview with himself. Enjoy! 

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    18 mins
  • They got the wrong guy! The tragic story of Cook Teets
    Oct 27 2023

    Join host Mat Johnson as he chats with Stephanie McMullen, community historian at Grey Roots Museum & Archives, about the tragic story of Cook Teets, a man wrongfully accused for the murder of his wife.

    Read more spooky tales from Grey Bruce in the fall 2023 issue of Marathon of History Magazine! Available to read free at marathonofhistory.ca

    Marathon of History:https://marathonofhistory.ca

    Grey Roots Museum: https://greyroots.com

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    26 mins
  • What is in Grandma's Attic? Museum Strathroy-Caradoc
    Oct 15 2023

    A fun chat with Michelle and Crystal from the Strathroy Museum about their upcoming exhibitions and twilight walking tour of the Strathroy Cemetery! The twilight tour is a really neat addition to the already impressive Strathroy walking tours.  

    The Museum Strathroy-Caradoc is located in Strathroy Ontario, roughly 30 minutes south-west of London. To learn more about this great museum visit: https://www.strathroymuseum.ca/en/index.aspx

    To check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/museumstrathroycaradoc

    The show sponsor today is Liberation Tours. To learn more about their incredible European battlefield tours please see: https://www.liberationtours.ca/

    To learn more about Marathon of History visit: https://marathonofhistory.ca/
    Marathon of History on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077124442375

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    25 mins
  • The Meaford Museum with curator Jody Seeley
    Aug 14 2023

    Jody walks us through a few of the things we can expect to see at this wonderful museum located just steps from Georgian Bay. It truly is a hidden treasure in the town of Meaford Ontario. As Meaford prepares to celebrate the town's 150th anniversary in 2024, the museum has a very special project they will be sharing with the community. Jody discusses this and much more in this episode of the Marathon of History Podcast!   

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    25 mins
  • Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
    Jul 17 2023

    A fantastic chat with Christi Hudson who is the curator at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum. Christi provides some insight into what you can find at the Hall of Fame, how inductees are selected as well as some other interesting Canadian baseball tidbits. 

    To learn more about this incredible facility in St. Mary's Ontario visit: https://baseballhalloffame.ca 

    To learn more about Marathon of History visit: 
    https://marathonofhistory.ca

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    28 mins
  • Mark Zuehlke: Canadian tanks in the Second World War. Pt. 1
    Jun 20 2023

    Join esteemed Canadian author and historian Mark Zuehlke as he discusses Canadian tanks and the role they played during the Second World War. Co-hosting this episode is Stephanie McMullen, community historian at Grey Roots Museum & Archives in Owen Sound.  This is part one of a two part interview with Mark. Enjoy!

    For more information on Mark please visit: https://www.zuehlke.ca
    Mark is a battlefield guide for Canadian tour company Liberation Tours. They have some fantastic European battlefield fall tours coming up this fall with space still available. Visit: https://www.liberationtours.ca
    To learn more about Grey Roots Museum & Archives see: https://greyroots.com

    To learn more about Marathon of History, read Marathon of History Magazine, or shop historical vehicle kits https://marathonofhistory.ca has you covered.

    As always, thank you for listening!

    -Mat 

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    31 mins
  • Professional dancer TJ Milne
    Jun 9 2023

    Marathon of History Podcast brought to you by Grey Roots Museum and Archives in Owen Sound. Plan your visit today at https://greyroots.com 

    A very cool interview with professional dancer TJ Milne. TJ discusses her experiences with Chinese history and culture while living and working as a performer in Macau. To learn more about TJ and her very exciting new oracle card project please visit https://tjmilne.com or check it out on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/oracle_tj/

    A video version of this interview will be available at https://marathonofhistory.ca  on Friday June 16.

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    33 mins
  • Toy soldier collecting - W Britains
    May 29 2023

    An interview with Erica from W. Britains Toy Soldiers. This was originally part of Miniature History, a Marathon of History presentation at Grey Roots Museum and Archives. Erica discusses the history of the company as well as some of the ins and outs of collectible figure manufacturing. W. Britains is the oldest toy soldier manufacturer in the world. Marathon of History is the oldest historical interpretation company in Durham, Ontario. It's a perfect match. 

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    16 mins