
Because 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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Albania has a creepy AI politician that says we hurt its feelings by saying its not human.
All Gavin wanted for Christmas was a Chinese electric vehicle, but no luck.
Someone got fined for Zombie Christmas decorations but our comedians have no problem with it. We re-play a round from Covid holidays when every country had crazy socializing rules. Belgium said you can have people over but they can’t use the bathroom... more
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The Trumpy One pronounced Türkiye correctly you silly people.
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.
Love it. Been listening since season 1. Keep it up, Gavin and gang.
Hi I am a twelve year old living in Ontario Canada and I love love love this show! I listened to one episode and now it's my comfort podcast. I completely absolutely definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone no matter what age whether you need a laugh or not. And to be honest I don't usually care about the news at all not even a little bit unless it's Because News! And thank you for making me less stressed and anxious and scared about AI and stuff cause you make even the worst sound funny... more
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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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Recent guests on Because News include:
1. Eric Peterson
2. Brandon Ash-Mohammed
3. Jan Caruana
4. Miguel Rivas
5. Emma Hunter
6. Brett Kissel
7. Martha Chaves
8. Aurora Brown
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