Canadian TV is no longer a punchline—it’s dominating screens around the world. In this episode, Jim Lang sits down with TV editor and journalist Greg David to trace how shows like Trailer Park Boys, Letterkenny, Schitt’s Creek, and Kim’s Convenience broke “CanCon” mold to become global hits.

Greg David, with years of experience chronicling the entertainment industry, shares insider perspective on how Canadian productions leverage story, tax credits, and smart strategy to reach new audiences.

You’ll learn:

• Why Canadian shows travel well overseas despite “cultural content” constraints

• How streamers unlocked international audiences for homegrown content

• Which tax incentives and regional production hubs are fueling growth

• Why reality formats and awards matter more than you think

• What co‑production strategies and audience mindset shifts will define Canada’s entertainment future

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Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Canadian TV Reviewer Greg David on The Beachcombers and
• (00:05:13 ) - Canada's fascination with reality shows
• (00:07:10 ) - Canadian TV Producers on Success
• (00:09:20 ) - Canada's film and television industry on the CBC
• (00:16:23 ) - The Real Housewives of Canada