Rephonic
Artwork for Daily Kickstart

Daily Kickstart - News Headlines

Central Ontario Broadcasting
Barrie
Canada
Barrie, Canada
Iran
Barrie 360
Toronto
Barrie, Ontario
Ontario
Donald Trump
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Tumbler Ridge
Barrie Colts
Simcoe County
United States
Orillia
Innisfil
Barrie Police
Innisfil, Canada
Montreal
Pierre Poiliev

This is your Daily Kickstart! The daily news podcast to get your day started with a quick overview of the day's news headlines from the Barrie 360 team. This podcast will be live first thing every morning and evening and will include local news, as well as both provincial, national, and international headlines. Pop this pod on first thing every morning, get your news, and get ready to kickstart yo... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes1539Founded4 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Daily NewsNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Daily Kickstart

Latest Episodes

Here are your headlines for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines.

Join the Barri... more

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouTube

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouTube

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Claire Reitman
Barrie Ward 1 councillor
Barrie City Council
Episode: May 12, 2026 Morning Headlines
Megan Oldham
Olympic freestyle skiing medalist
Mount St. Louis Moonstone event
Episode: March 18, 2026 Morning Headlines
Alex Nuttall
Mayor of Barrie
Barrie City Council
Episode: November 3, 2025 Morning Headlines
Stephanie Mack
Associate Director of Waste Management
Barrie Waste Management
Episode: September 5, 2025 Morning Headlines
Dr. Tony Voak
Professor of child and youth studies at Brock University
Brock University
Episode: September 4, 2025 Morning Headlines
Angela Davey
Author who wrote 30 pieces of advice to help people find resources for PTSD.
Episode: July 11, 2025 Morning Headlines

Hosts

Dan Blakely
Lead news presenter and morning/news brief host with Barrie 360.
Julius Hearn
Co-host for Daily Kickstart with Barrie 360.
Ian McFadden
Host of Evening Kickstart and related daily headlines segments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Great for local news!!

    Great for a quick shot of local news if I happen to miss it on the radio!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fourdmarketing
    Canada2 years ago
  • A great source for news and information

    With the changes to how news can be shared this podcast is a great resource for local updates - I also love their email newsletter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LindsayHar
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    This is a great way to get the news and see what Barrie is talking about. Easy way to stay in the know and get caught up on the news I love it. Great voice too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheri Barrie
    Canada2 years ago
  • Birthday bash season!

    Tis the season for some bash

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    forgodsakesthisnamething
    Canada2 years ago
  • Keeping me up to date!

    Great little news headline podcast to keep me up to date on local news! Short, relevant and to the point!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ontariorealtor
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the concise, local-focus approach that keeps Barrie residents informed.
Audiences value quick, reliable headlines with a mix of local and broader context and sponsor messages.
Positive feedback on ease of catching up when away from radio or live broadcasts.

Top Daily News Podcasts

The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times
Global News Podcast
Global News PodcastBBC World Service
The Decibel
The DecibelThe Globe and Mail
The Headlines
The HeadlinesThe New York Times
The Journal.
The Journal.The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
The Big Story
The Big StoryFrequency Podcast Network
Today in Focus
Today in FocusThe Guardian

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per EpisodeGender SkewLocation
InterestsProfessionsAge Range
Household IncomeSocial Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Daily Kickstart

What is Daily Kickstart about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast, twice-daily local news briefing delivering quick Barrie-area headlines alongside provincial, national, and international context. Episodes mix tight bullet-style reports on crime, housing, health, transportation, and public services with occasional promotional reads from local businesses. The format is concise and practical, ideal for listeners who want a reliable morning or evening update to kickstart or wind down their day. Noteworthy traits include a strong local focus tied to Barrie and surroundings, regular sponsor integrations, and a cadence designed for quick listening during commutes or morning routines.

Where can I find podcast stats for Daily Kickstart?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Daily Kickstart. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Daily Kickstart and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Daily Kickstart get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Daily Kickstart, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Daily Kickstart?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Daily Kickstart, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Daily Kickstart have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Daily Kickstart has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Daily Kickstart?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Daily Kickstart:

1. World Report

How many episodes of Daily Kickstart are there?

Daily Kickstart launched 4 years ago and published 1539 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Daily Kickstart?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Daily Kickstart?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Daily Kickstart from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Daily Kickstart?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Daily Kickstart. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Daily Kickstart?

Recent guests on Daily Kickstart include:

1. Claire Reitman
2. Megan Oldham
3. Alex Nuttall
4. Stephanie Mack
5. Dr. Tony Voak
6. Angela Davey

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days