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The Weird Canadian

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led technology and business show focused on artificial intelligence, open systems, individual sovereignty, and practical ways to reduce dependence on failing institutions; recent episodes consistently feature external founders, executives, and technical or security specialists. Credible pitch candidates include AI practitioners, cybersecurity leaders, technology founders, economists, engineers, and policy advocates building products or systems that expand individual leverage. Booking difficulty is medium: guests are typically established operators and subject-matter experts rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 175

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 13.9k subscribers

Instagram: 7.7k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

real.cody.johnston@proton.me

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, CEOs, senior technology executives, cybersecurity leaders, educators, and practitioners with direct experience building or implementing AI, security, workforce, or decentralized technology systems.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a technology company, Held a senior role in artificial intelligence or cybersecurity, Built and deployed technology products or business systems, Published or taught on relevant professional subjects

Recent Guest Discussions

Josh Brown - Credible AI Expertise, Course And Coaching Businesses, Minimum Viable Offers, Outsourcing, AI Ethics, And Personal Branding

Renee Hastings - Human Judgment In Ai-enabled Businesses, Virtual Assistance, Delegation, Founder Burnout, Trust, And Accountability

Dr. Margaret Cunningham - Shadow AI, Cybersecurity, AI Governance, Social Engineering, Access Controls, AI Agents, And Human Judgment

Sal Leal - Real-time AI Translation, Customer Service, Emergency Communications, Language Access, Privacy, Security, And Human Escalation

Dan Pratl - Portable Professional Reputation, Verifiable Credentials, Blockchain, Proof Of Contribution, Hiring, And Surveillance Risks

Recent Topics

Artificial Intelligence, Decentralization, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Weird Canadian
:

The Link That Isn't Zoom: Crypto Scams That Catch Careful People, with Dr. Daniel Daniel

November 02, 2026

Read transcriptEpisode Notes The interview cuts out and the recruiter sends a new link. It isn't Zoom. Dr. Daniel Daniel describes fake job interview scams that start with a real-looking job ad on LinkedIn, run a first and second round of professional interviews, then "fix" a dropped call with a link that puts malware on your computer. Daniel knows how these scams feel from the inside. He's a Halifax dentist and dental educator who built a cosmetic and implant practice, then founded The Bitco...

SIM Swap: He Did Everything Right and Still Lost His Number, with Mark Kreitzman

October 29, 2026

Read transcriptEpisode Notes Mark Kreitzman had a carrier PIN, a SIM PIN lock and a rule that nothing on his account could change unless he was in a store with his passport and driver's licence. His number got moved anyway. He tells Cody how it happened: his phone going quiet on a desert highway between Phoenix and Tucson, a flood of password reset alerts once he reached his parents' Wi-Fi, and about 90 days to learn that a store employee in Memphis, Tennessee, had logged him as standing at t...

AI Can Fake Anyone. How Do You Prove You're Real? Wes Kussmaul on Accountable Anonymity

October 26, 2026

Read transcriptEpisode Notes AI can fake anyone, and AI agents can pass as human. So how do you prove a real person sent the message that moves your money, and who answers when an AI agent gets it wrong? Cody puts that question to Wes Kussmaul. Wes launched the Kussmaul Encyclopedia in 1981, the online service that became Delphi, and sold Delphi to Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation in 1993. He founded The Authenticity Institute and wrote Quiet Enjoyment, a book about bringing accountability b...

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What is the email for The Weird Canadian?

The publicly listed email for The Weird Canadian: real.cody.johnston@proton.me.

How many listeners does The Weird Canadian have?

Podseeker estimates The Weird Canadian reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Weird Canadian?

The Weird Canadian typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, senior technology executives, cybersecurity leaders, educators, and practitioners with direct experience building or implementing AI, security, workforce, or decentralized technology systems. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a technology company; Held a senior role in artificial intelligence or cybersecurity; Built and deployed technology products or business systems. Recent guests include Josh Brown, Renee Hastings, and Dr. Margaret Cunningham.

How hard is it to get booked on The Weird Canadian?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Weird Canadian cover?

Recent episodes cover Artificial Intelligence, Decentralization, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, and Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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