Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 392
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: Canada
YouTube: 420 subscribers
Instagram: 418 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
adilabbio@utpress.utoronto.ca
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Host
Nicole O'Byrne - Nicole O'Byrne is the host and interviewer of Witness to Yesterday, presenting conversations about Canadian history and historical scholarship.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Raymond B. Blake - His Co-authored Book Outport Woman: Life On The Ocean's Edge; Minnie Beatrice Blake; Newfoundland Outport Communities And The Historical Contributions Of Women.
Hayward C. Blake - His Co-authored Book Outport Woman: Life On The Ocean's Edge; Minnie Beatrice Blake; Women’s Lives And Family And Community History In Newfoundland And Labrador.
Kent Roach - Justice For Some: A Comparative Study Of Miscarriages Of Justice And Wrongful Convictions; Wrongful Convictions, Miscarriages Of Justice, False Guilty Pleas, Systemic Bias, And Comparative Criminal Justice Systems.
Bill Moreau - The Writings Of David Thompson, Volume 3; David Thompson’s Post-fur-trade Life, Correspondence, Surveying Career, Family, Finances, And Public Debates.
Robert D. Banks - Warriors And Warships; Point Frederick, Canadian Naval History, The War Of 1812, Great Lakes Conflict, The Rideau Canal, And The Development Of The Canadian-american Border.
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Episodes
Howie Morenz: The Greatest Season in the Life of Hockey’s First Legend
October 09, 2026
Larry Ostola speaks with Donald Murray about his book Howie Morenz: The Greatest Season in the Life of Hockey’s First Legend Howie Morenz was hockey’s first superstar, a dazzling skater and prolific goal scorer who electrified crowds while leading the Montreal Canadiens to three Stanley Cups. The 1930-31 season finds Morenz at the peak of his powers. His Canadiens dominate the NHL and Morenz is leading the league in scoring while earning his second Hart trophy as most valuable player in hoc...
"P.S. Burn after Reading"
October 02, 2026
Larry Ostola speaks with Reinhold Kramer and Tom Mitchell about their book "P.S. Burn after Reading” After Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko defected in 1945, Canada was shocked by the revelation that its own citizens were engaged in espionage for the Soviet Union. P.S. Burn After Reading explores how the Canadian government used the controversial Kellock-Taschereau Commission – sometimes judiciously, sometimes not – to uncover and thwart domestic spies during the early days of the Cold War...
Canada and the Great Irish Famine
September 25, 2026
Larry Ostola speaks with William Jenkins about his book Canada and the Great Irish Famine. In the summer of 1847, over four hundred ships arrived in the Gulf of St Lawrence, carrying Irish men, women, and children who were fleeing the starvation and misery of the Great Potato Famine. Tens of thousands of famine refugees rebuilt their lives in different parts of Canada, in places urban and rural, Anglophone and Francophone. Though still a young province within the British Empire, Canada would ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)?
Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History) is hosted by Nicole O'Byrne. Its publicly listed email is adilabbio@utpress.utoronto.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)?
The publicly listed email for Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History): adilabbio@utpress.utoronto.ca.
How many listeners does Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History) have?
Podseeker estimates Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History) reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)?
Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History) typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published historians, academics, journalists, biographers, editors, authors of substantive books, or professionals with specialized expertise in Canadian historical subjects. Common among recent guests: Authored or edited books on Canadian history or related subjects; Academic appointments or substantial scholarly research; Recognition through major professional, scholarly, or literary honours. Recent guests include Raymond B. Blake, Hayward C. Blake, and Kent Roach.
How hard is it to get booked on Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History)?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Witness to Yesterday (The Champlain Society Podcast on Canadian History) cover?
Recent episodes cover History, Canadian History, Political History, Military History, and Historical Biography. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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