Pausing to regroup: sincere apologies from Kristi

Pausing to regroup: sincere apologies from Kristi

Author: Kristi Lee | Canadian True Crime January 15, 2023 Duration: 34:16

Please note: it's just for a month - we'll be back with a new episode on February 15.


Hi everyone - Kristi here. It's never my preference to miss a publication date, but with sincere apologies, it's become apparent that we at Canadian True Crime need to take a short pause to regroup.

We've decided to delay the next new episode by a month so that we can maintain the quality of the show you all want to hear — while also taking care of ourselves. We will be back with a new episode on February 15.

In the meantime, here’s a bit of an explanation and update on some things that have been happening behind the scenes over the course of 2022 – professionally, and personally. See timestamps below for today's topics.

Thank you in advance for listening, and understanding :)

- Kristi


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TOPICS DISCUSSED AND APPROXIMATE TIMESTAMPS


First four minutes: Short summary of announcement and explanation

Premium feed Q&A - email last minute questions to canadiantruecrimepodcast@gmail.com.


Longer explanation with more details:

4:00 Australia Trip recap and observations - the good and the bad


9:30 Arriving back in Canada.... and crashing hard


12:00 So what happened in 2022 to get to this point? 

CTC was the number 4 podcast in Canada according to Apple Podcasts and was also Included in CBC Podcast’s curated list: The best podcasts of 2022.

The highs and lows of producing longer, more intensive series (Darcy Allan Sheppard & Jacob Hoggard)


17:30 The challenges in producing this podcast


19:00 Managing a rigid publication schedule while being an agile creator


20:30 The complex journey from "nobody hobby podcaster" to "high charting professional podcaster" 


25:00 Ethics in true crime - and harm reduction


30:00 Selecting cases to cover - ethical challenges 


32:30 Final words and thank you - and please feel free to send your thoughts through! 


While you wait, feel free to go back and listen – or relisten! – to some of our older episodes. They’re all still available wherever you usually listen, or for the full list of credits and sources you can find them on our website at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes


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Canadian True Crime is a podcast that explores the nation's most compelling criminal cases, hosted by Kristi Lee. This isn't just a recounting of facts; it's an immersive deep dive that moves from the snowy streets of small towns to the darker corners of major cities. With meticulous research and a trauma-informed perspective, Kristi goes beyond the sensational headlines. Each episode weaves together the intricate details of a case with the broader social and historical forces at play, aiming to unravel not only what happened but why it happened and the profound impact on those affected. Listeners will hear a thoughtful, detailed examination of true crime that respects the gravity of the subject matter while seeking a deeper understanding of the stories that have shaped communities across the country. The podcast provides a narrative journey that is both specific in its focus on Canadian cases and universal in its exploration of human nature and societal structures. By focusing on thorough research and contextual storytelling, Canadian True Crime offers a listening experience that is engaging, respectful, and consistently compelling for anyone interested in the complexities of real-life mysteries and the Canadian context from which they emerge.
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