Stories That MADE Us
TV ShowReturning Series

Stories That MADE Us

2025
1 season
2 episodes
Documentary

The Stories That MADE Us is a vibrant journey through the past, present, and future of Canadian storytelling — a portrait of a nation seen through the films and television that have moved us most. Guided by host George Stroumboulopoulos, the series weaves together voices from across the country — stories of laughter, heartbreak, fear, and wonder. Each anecdote is a fragment of something larger: a living narrative revealing the soul of a young nation still defining itself. What is Canadian identity? Maybe it’s impossible to pin down. But in the stories we tell, we begin to see it more clearly. The series traces these threads across decades: the themes that endure, the questions that echo, and the new voices reshaping the conversation. We are at a threshold moment. Canadian storytelling, once overlooked, is now breaking onto the world stage. The Stories That MADE Us is offering a collective reflection on where we’ve been, who we are, and where our stories might take us next.

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The Stories That MADE Us is a vibrant journey through the past, present, and future of Canadian storytelling — a portrait of a nation seen through the films and television that have moved us most. Guided by host George Stroumboulopoulos, the series weaves together voices from across the country — stories of laughter, heartbreak, fear, and wonder. Each anecdote is a fragment of something larger: a living narrative revealing the soul of a young nation still defining itself. What is Canadian identity? Maybe it’s impossible to pin down. But in the stories we tell, we begin to see it more clearly. The series traces these threads across decades: the themes that endure, the questions that echo, and the new voices reshaping the conversation. We are at a threshold moment. Canadian storytelling, once overlooked, is now breaking onto the world stage. The Stories That MADE Us is offering a collective reflection on where we’ve been, who we are, and where our stories might take us next.

  • Ep 1

    1.Cross-Canada Road Trip with George Stroumboulopoulos

    03-12-202519m

    The first episode on this cross-country road-trip sees George Stroumboulopoulos travel across British Columbia and Alberta. We begin with the OG of Canadian TV, The Beachcombers, b...

  • Ep 2

    2.On the road and headed eastbound with George Stroumboulopoulos

    29-01-202614m

    Episode 2 brings us from the vibrant streets of Montreal to the Acadian shores of New Brunswick, exploring the children’s programming and cultural icons, like Mr. Dressup, that sha...

  • Ep 3

    3.From Ryan Reynolds' John Candy documentary to North of North

    10-03-202616m

    The final episode takes George from Toronto to Iqaluit, Nunavut, asking what it truly means to tell a Canadian story. Jay Baruchel and Emily Hampshire remind us that a culture unse...

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