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This is for the weird ones, wherever you are: honest conversations, useful tools, and ideas worth stealing about AI, culture, and building something real. I'm Cody Johnston, your host in Lewisporte, Newfoundland. Alternatives to broken systems, not complaints about them.
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132 episodes · 81+ verified guest reviews
June 8, 2026
Episode Notes Ali Christos spent 15 years in real estate before shifting into quantum hypnosis, QHHT/BQH, spiritual work, music, and conversations about personal truth. In this episode, Cody asks Ali the uncomfortable question directly: what do you say to people who think quan...
June 3, 2026
Episode Notes Nobody lies to their search bar. Every day, millions of people type their real fears, desires, and questions into a box with zero filter. And right now, AI is intercepting those answers before your brand ever shows up. In this episode, I sit down with Stephan Baj...
June 1, 2026
Episode Notes Rural Canada is quietly losing the professionals that hold communities together, and nobody is talking about it. In this episode, Cody sits down with Albert Lin, Partner and CIO at Northview Law and Lead Investor at dCarbonVC, to unpack one of the most overlooked...
The conversations worth your time this week, ideas you can use, and a look inside the build. Written by me, not a content machine.
June 5, 2026
One founder reveals why AI just made your business invisible, while another explains why it's the key to a one-person empire. This week on The Weird Canadian Podcast.
May 29, 2026
One founder is building AI that refuses to lie. Another argues AI is forcing humanity to face the truth about itself. This week on The Weird Canadian Podcast.
May 22, 2026
An ex-Google engineer exposes California's hidden taxes, while a former CIA analyst breaks down why our institutions are failing us. This week on The Weird Canadian Podcast.
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"In an era of polished influencers and "hustle culture" clones, Johnston, affectionately known as The Weird Canadian, is a breath of fresh, sub-arctic air. This conversation isn't just about regional creative strength; it’s a deep dive into what happens when a brilliant mind decides to stop being a cog in the Fortune 500 machine and starts building something human instead."
"Cody Johnston brought a completely different level of depth to the conversation. He has a rare ability to take complex systems and translate them into something clear, human, and easy to connect with. Nothing felt scripted or surface-level. Every answer had thought behind it. What stood out most was how he connected ideas across stories. He didn’t just react. He reframed. He pulled out meaning that most people would miss and made it relatable to both creators and everyday listeners. He also knows how to communicate. Calm, intentional, and engaging without trying too hard. That made the entire episode flow naturally. If you’re looking for a guest who can elevate the conversation and bring real perspective, Cody delivers."
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