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 | 11 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||
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This has to be one of the least funny things that has ever been podcasted.
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What is Because News about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show operates as a fast-paced, game-show style comedy panel focused on current headlines, pop culture, and topical trivia. A rotating cast of Canadian comedians and celebrity guests riff on news, run rapid-fire rounds, and play audience-friendly games that transform headlines into humor and competition. Regularly featuring cross-promotional guests and recurring panelists, it leans into sharp banter, goofy segments, and a lighthearted take on the week's events, often mixing political or media topics with pure entertainment. Notable strengths include a strong host–panel chemistry, a versatile guest pool spanning comedy, journalism, and entertainment, and a format that rewards quick wit and audience engagement. Potential sponsors or guests... more
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1. The Debaters
2. Laugh Out Loud
3. Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly
4. The Big Five
5. Quirks and Quarks
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Because News launched 11 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. Jann Arden
2. Jackie Pereira
3. Stefan Brogren
4. Emma Hunter
5. Jennifer Hsiung
6. Tom Hearn
7. Chris Siddiqui
8. Jamie Poisson
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