Because News
CBCBecause News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||
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Your proud to be Canadian but must have America to fill up your programming. Please make your broadcasts about canada and how wonderful it is. Quit peaking out your window at your neighbors like bad karens.
Podcast Addict2a month agonotacanadian- Shouting every comment
I don’t think it’s necessary for Andrew Fong to absolutely scream every time he has something to say. Let’s just say it gets tiresome very quickly.
Love the show though
Apple Podcasts4EJ Miller
Canadaa month ago - Canada’s Funniest News Quiz
Definitely Canada’s funniest news quiz. Maybe the world’s!
Apple Podcasts5JennjwhiteCanadaa month ago - Gretzky
The Trumpy One pronounced Türkiye correctly you silly people.
Apple Podcasts5Cucamunga 47Canada2 months ago - Faaaaaantastic !
Gavin is a Canadian gem - such an amazing talent that our country should support. I love this show and look forward to the panelists share their responses to the topics at hand.
Apple Podcasts5JPfromNSCanada2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #107 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | Canada/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Poland/Comedy |
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What is Because News about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast offers a comedic take on current events through a lively quiz format, engaging comedians and celebrities in spirited discussions about the latest news headlines. Featuring a dynamic range of guests, the show combines sharp wit and humor with clever commentary, often satirizing social and political phenomena within a Canadian context. Listeners can expect a light-hearted yet insightful exploration of serious topics framed in a playful manner, making it an entertaining choice for those drawn to comedy intertwined with current affairs.
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1. The Debaters
2. Laugh Out Loud
3. Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly
4. Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
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How many episodes of Because News are there?
Because News launched 10 years ago and published 49 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 Because News include:
1. Eric Peterson
2. Brandon Ash-Mohammed
3. Alice Moran
4. Miguel Rivas
5. Jan Caruana
6. Emma Hunter
7. Brett Kissel
8. Martha Chaves
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