<p>When a beloved Canada Post program lets kids write letters to Santa, what could possibly go wrong? In 2007, Ottawa families found out the hard way. Rhys and Jesse dive into the true story of the “rogue elves” who sent obscene letters “from Santa,” the full-blown national panic that followed, and why the myth of Santa can be both magical and messed up.</p><br><p>0:00 –&nbsp;Intro Banter &amp; Cozy Studio Setup</p><p>0:30 –&nbsp;“The Rogue Ottawa Christmas Elves” – Episode Title Reveal</p><p>1:00 –&nbsp;Original Christmas Song Cold Open</p><p>2:00 –&nbsp;Welcome to the Festive Special</p><p>2:34 –&nbsp;Canada Post’s “Write to Santa” Program Explained</p><p>3:13 –&nbsp;How Volunteers Personalize Santa’s Letters</p><p>4:39 –&nbsp;A Rogue Elf Appears: Obscene Letters to Kids</p><p>5:54 –&nbsp;Reading the Infamous Santa Letter</p><p>8:44 –&nbsp;A Child Loses Faith in Santa</p><p>9:21 –&nbsp;Is the Santa Myth Economically Unfair?</p><p>11:49 –&nbsp;Santa, Parents, and the Cost of Christmas Magic</p><p>13:12 –&nbsp;Canada Post’s Crisis Mode: ‘Very, Very Serious’</p><p>13:40 –&nbsp;Program Suspended – A ‘24’-Style 48-Hour Hunt</p><p>14:22 –&nbsp;New Safeguards &amp; “Save Santa” Campaign</p><p>16:31 –&nbsp;CBC Report: Canada Post Finds the Rogue Elves</p><p>17:08 –&nbsp;Twist: The Culprits Were Minors</p><p>18:24 –&nbsp;Rhys’ Netflix-Worthy Kid Heist Movie Pitch</p><p>21:36 –&nbsp;Overreaction or Charming Protectiveness?</p><p>23:11 –&nbsp;Mystery Solved: Just Kids Messing Around</p><p>23:41 –&nbsp;“Kid Heist” as a Movie Concept</p><p>25:10 –&nbsp;Reflecting on 2025 &amp; Trudeau/Katy Perry Gag</p><p>26:01 –&nbsp;Jesse Leaves Halifax &amp; Plans South America Travels</p><p>28:37 –&nbsp;Sleeper Buses and Budget Travel Dreams</p><p>28:59 –&nbsp;Thank You, Listeners – Nearing 500 Episodes</p><p>29:22 –&nbsp;SpeakPipe Call for Messages</p><p>30:26 –&nbsp;YouTube &amp; Spotify Comments, Listener Love</p><p>31:27 –&nbsp;Jesse’s Nightmare Roommates &amp; Party House</p><p>33:20 –&nbsp;Finally Living Alone &amp; Less Stressed</p><p>34:39 –&nbsp;The Old House, Halifax Explosion &amp; Brothel Rumours</p><p>35:16 –&nbsp;Sign-Off: Christmas Wishes &amp; Family Tolerance</p><p>36:29 –&nbsp;Musical Outro – Festive Canada Is Boring Song</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Canada is Boring

Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters

Ottawa's Evil Christmas Elves

DEC 15, 202537 MIN
Canada is Boring

Ottawa's Evil Christmas Elves

DEC 15, 202537 MIN

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<p>When a beloved Canada Post program lets kids write letters to Santa, what could possibly go wrong? In 2007, Ottawa families found out the hard way. Rhys and Jesse dive into the true story of the “rogue elves” who sent obscene letters “from Santa,” the full-blown national panic that followed, and why the myth of Santa can be both magical and messed up.</p><br><p>0:00 –&nbsp;Intro Banter &amp; Cozy Studio Setup</p><p>0:30 –&nbsp;“The Rogue Ottawa Christmas Elves” – Episode Title Reveal</p><p>1:00 –&nbsp;Original Christmas Song Cold Open</p><p>2:00 –&nbsp;Welcome to the Festive Special</p><p>2:34 –&nbsp;Canada Post’s “Write to Santa” Program Explained</p><p>3:13 –&nbsp;How Volunteers Personalize Santa’s Letters</p><p>4:39 –&nbsp;A Rogue Elf Appears: Obscene Letters to Kids</p><p>5:54 –&nbsp;Reading the Infamous Santa Letter</p><p>8:44 –&nbsp;A Child Loses Faith in Santa</p><p>9:21 –&nbsp;Is the Santa Myth Economically Unfair?</p><p>11:49 –&nbsp;Santa, Parents, and the Cost of Christmas Magic</p><p>13:12 –&nbsp;Canada Post’s Crisis Mode: ‘Very, Very Serious’</p><p>13:40 –&nbsp;Program Suspended – A ‘24’-Style 48-Hour Hunt</p><p>14:22 –&nbsp;New Safeguards &amp; “Save Santa” Campaign</p><p>16:31 –&nbsp;CBC Report: Canada Post Finds the Rogue Elves</p><p>17:08 –&nbsp;Twist: The Culprits Were Minors</p><p>18:24 –&nbsp;Rhys’ Netflix-Worthy Kid Heist Movie Pitch</p><p>21:36 –&nbsp;Overreaction or Charming Protectiveness?</p><p>23:11 –&nbsp;Mystery Solved: Just Kids Messing Around</p><p>23:41 –&nbsp;“Kid Heist” as a Movie Concept</p><p>25:10 –&nbsp;Reflecting on 2025 &amp; Trudeau/Katy Perry Gag</p><p>26:01 –&nbsp;Jesse Leaves Halifax &amp; Plans South America Travels</p><p>28:37 –&nbsp;Sleeper Buses and Budget Travel Dreams</p><p>28:59 –&nbsp;Thank You, Listeners – Nearing 500 Episodes</p><p>29:22 –&nbsp;SpeakPipe Call for Messages</p><p>30:26 –&nbsp;YouTube &amp; Spotify Comments, Listener Love</p><p>31:27 –&nbsp;Jesse’s Nightmare Roommates &amp; Party House</p><p>33:20 –&nbsp;Finally Living Alone &amp; Less Stressed</p><p>34:39 –&nbsp;The Old House, Halifax Explosion &amp; Brothel Rumours</p><p>35:16 –&nbsp;Sign-Off: Christmas Wishes &amp; Family Tolerance</p><p>36:29 –&nbsp;Musical Outro – Festive Canada Is Boring Song</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>