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Skip the headline and immerse yourself in an unforgettable story, with audio documentaries that take you into someone else’s world. From a mother who hires a private eye to track down her kid’s drug dealer to a rogue grizzly bear that divides a tiny island, we go deep on the stories you’ll keep thinking about.

Every week, our award-winning team of producers brings you true stories about real peo... more

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Latest Episodes

Sharlene Rochard was 16 when she left Ontario for the bright lights of New York City and Los Angeles to pursue a modelling career. She was booking multiple jobs a week and starting to make a go of it when she met Jeffrey Epstein. For decades she stay... more

The milkman model is simple. Bottles are filled, dropped off, emptied and picked up over and over again. That system got a Canadian entrepreneur thinking. In this day and age of mountains of plastic waste — why not re-use containers? His system, call... more

When Loretta Zaluski found the skeleton of a dead horse near her home she was a little scared, and worried. But she wasn’t as confused as some might be. She knows some people in the Yukon aren't pleased with her, so Loretta believes someone deposited... more

Backcountry skier Hannah Hughes realized she couldn’t fight the wall of snow when it hit her. She survived but the experience has her rethinking her relationship with risk, and she isn’t alone. The 2025-2026 ski season has been a brutal year for aval... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Zacchi
Founder and CEO of TerraCycle
TerraCycle
Episode: Who Killed the 21st Century Milkman?
Christian Vonsailets
Designer running Sapeneti retail venture in Toronto
Sapeneti
Episode: Who Killed the 21st Century Milkman?
Amber Elliott
Animal Protection Control Officer investigating the death of the horse Scout
Yukon government
Episode: A dead horse at the end of the driveway
Aude Fisher
Founding member of the Wild Horse Society
Wild Horse Society
Episode: A dead horse at the end of the driveway
Loretta Zaluski
Director of the Friends of the Yukon Wild Horse Society
Friends of the Yukon Wild Horse Society
Episode: A dead horse at the end of the driveway
Hank Sipple
Retired truck driver, ranch owner in Ibex Valley
Private resident
Episode: A dead horse at the end of the driveway
Paul Hainan
Livestock Control Officer in Yukon (historical perspective)
Yukon government
Episode: A dead horse at the end of the driveway
Hannah Hughes
Backcountry skier who survived a 2018 avalanche in Banff National Park
Survivor
Episode: How it feels to get caught in an avalanche
Michelle Cadditz
Backcountry skier who survived the 2018 Banff avalanche
Survivor
Episode: How it feels to get caught in an avalanche

Hosts

Multiple CBC hosts (core and frequent contributors)
A collective of CBC storytellers and producers who frequently host or contribute to documentary-style episodes across Storylines, Storylines-related units, and CBC platforms.
Julia Pagel
Producer with CBC's Audio Documentary Unit; frequent contributor to Storylines.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 500 ratings
  • Great storytelling! I like the curation over time.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Aurorespera
    3 months ago
  • Stories that let you sink in

    Recently discovered this podcast. Love the in depth reporting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robsonfrost
    Canada5 months ago
  • Beautiful!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JaneR
    5 months ago
  • Thoughtful

    These stories are thoughtful, relevant to me, and surprising.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matata
    Canada7 months ago
  • Women who love priests

    Loved this episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Efarefa
    New Zealanda year ago

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#201
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Talking Points

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Year Zero: Remembering the Khmer Rouge's deadly political experiment
Q: What were the main challenges faced in bringing Pol Pot to justice?
The main challenges included legal impediments related to international law, risks surrounding extradition, and the political climate in Cambodia at the time.
What can a widow be?
Q: Molly, where do love and intimacy reside for you now?
She cherishes friendships and personal intimacy but does not want a new husband.
What can a widow be?
Q: Molly, was there a moment where you felt judged?
She felt judged when expressing happiness after her husband's death.
What can a widow be?
Q: Molly, where does the joy reside and arise?
She finds joy in the simple moments of solitude and self-care.
What can a widow be?
Q: Molly, what were your initial fears of widowhood?
She feared never regaining control of her life and felt overwhelmed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Storylines

What is Storylines about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show concentrates on intimate, documentary-style storytelling that centers real people and their lived experiences. Across episodes, topics routinely cover risk, safety, and ethics in everyday life—from backcountry adventures and public health debates to technology's impact on relationships and social issues. A standout is rigorous, multi-voiced storytelling that blends survivor testimony, expert context, and on-the-ground reporting to illuminate complex Canadian realities. Listeners can expect thoughtful, human-centered journalism that often explores systemic questions through personal narratives, with a tone that's respectful, rigorous, and engaged.

Noteworthy strengths include long-form, immersive storytelling, strong on-the-ground... more

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Storylines launched 11 years ago and published 180 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Storylines include:

1. Tom Zacchi
2. Christian Vonsailets
3. Amber Elliott
4. Aude Fisher
5. Loretta Zaluski
6. Hank Sipple
7. Paul Hainan
8. Hannah Hughes

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