Bedard's Unofficial Podcast

By: Pierre Bedard
  • Summary

  • This is the podcast version of Bedard's Unofficial Saint John's page, which I've kept up in some form for years. Three old boys talk about an iconic chain of Canadian schools, founded by Ted Byfield. I graduated in 1975 and am not affiliated in any way with the school. We make sure to keep it strictly from a student's perspective. In no way do I personally advocate replicating the challenges boys went through.
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Episodes
  • The Supremes in 2025 - Part II
    Sep 1 2024

    Crazy James and Pierre continue our journey. Everything goes off the rails tonight. We find out Pierre's St. John's nickname. James interacts with his MLA. We get political. We get sloppy. But one thing: it's time to follow the money. If Sheppard can afford lawyers, he can give his victim(s) money. It won't change anything, but it might help.

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    45 mins
  • The Supremes in 2025 - Part I
    Sep 1 2024

    I never thought I'd see a case go to the Canada Supreme Court but here we are - R. v. Sheppard is going to the Big Show, the main rink, center court. This is what's called Justice. Two old boys, Crazy James and Pierre, talk through what's been going on. Pierre expresses absolute shock (shock I tell you!) about Brian Powell, a person well-known at the school and to the RCMP. Overall, we talk as we descend into the night of 31 August 2024. Join us and keep the faith. Believe.

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    21 mins
  • The Sheppard Appeal with Doctor Arnold and Pierre
    Aug 10 2024

    Two old boys, clinical psychologist, Doctor James Arnold, and podcast host Pierre Bedard discuss the case of Paul Sheppard. Once a headmaster, and now a convict, his sentence was reduced last week by the Alberta Provincial Appeals Court. Read all 122 pages of the Appeal at ⁠bedard.com⁠.

    Doctor Arnold is a subject matter expert. When not interrupted by the lippy host, we talk about some complexities and inequities in the current justice system, and how the concept of character reference in these cases is laughable. We also go into the judgment itself, and how victim shaming comes into play. It's a compelling podcast dealing with trust issues, vulnerability, and memory recall by witnesses.

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    50 mins

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