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Humble and Fred

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Donald Trump
Canada
Trump
Christmas
Toronto
Canadian Politics
Mental Health
Toronto Blue Jays
Comedy
Podcasting
Aging
Baseball
Covid-19
Hockey
US Elections
Golf
Blue Jays
Tariffs
Radio Broadcasting
Politics

Humble and Fred's fiercely independent podcast. Enjoy responsibly.

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PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1354Founded15 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Nate McMurray is a Democrat who's running for office in Western New York. He loves Canadians, and despises Donald Trump / The Leafs win the draft lottery / Humble loves his Shoppers Drug Mart / More Fred and Dol conversations / The Retirement Sherpa ... more

Colin and Justin have new show called Small Town Escapes, they talk about the show and a few other enterprises / Of course we talk about the weather / A sports update - the Raptors, the Jays and the Leafs / What a Toronto sports teams worth / Elon Mu... more

Our beloved producer Toronto Mike explains the current problem with Spotify and tees up his one man show at the El Mocambo / Listener email / The Retirement Sherpa / Dan Duran the anchorman

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information... more

Ron Hawkins returns to the show to talk about the 35th anniversary of the album Shakespeare My Butt - and he's got a couple of new hips /

Dan Duran is coming to town / An insight into our shopping habits / Selling a house for the first time in 30 yea... more

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Recent Guests

Nate McMurray
Politician running for the 145th New York State Assembly District; former Grand Island town supervisor
Democratic Party, Western New York politics
Episode: Nate McMurray
Colin McAllister
Television presenter, part of Colin and Justin
Colin and Justin (HGTV/Canada)
Episode: Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan
Justin Ryan
Television presenter, part of Colin and Justin
Colin and Justin (HGTV/Canada)
Episode: Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan
Ron Hawkins
Musician and member of Lowest of the Low
Lowest of the Low
Episode: Ron Hawkins
Adam Growe
Former radio guy, stand-up comedian, host of Cash Cab
Cash Cab
Episode: Adam Growe
Kevin Wicks
Fraud prevention expert
TD Bank
Episode: Fraudsters
Jeff Paul
Comedian and creator of the Icebreakers Comedy Festival
Icebreakers Comedy Festival
Episode: Email Thursday
Steven Page
Former frontman of Barenaked Ladies, musician, and songwriter
Humble and Fred
Episode: Steven Page
Bill Brio
TV and media expert
Episode: Reiner Films

Hosts

Howard Humble
Co-host and regular on-air presence; often drives dialogue and provides context across episodes.
Frederick Patterson
Co-host bringing humor, quick takes, and audience engagement; active in discussions and guest interviews.
Daniel Duran
Anchorman and primary moderator, guiding conversations and keeping the flow of shows.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 757 ratings
  • Thank you for helping me stay sane (ish) in this mad, mad world

    I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure at first whether I’d enjoy Howard and Fred (and let’s not forget Dan) but I stuck with it for just 2 episodes and that was enough. Now I’m hooked and just love them all. It’s so refreshing and re-assuring in the world today (2026) to know that there are others out there speaking their minds while the press seem to be gagged by fear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S1cbm
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Nothing Canadian about these Grifters

    These two frauds are still at it, har!

    "Fiercely Independent" what a joke, there's nothing Canadian here. I mean there's no posts on their Patreon (AMERICAN Company) for years while they grift fools out of money for them to only do Ad reads and native advertising as a "Comedy podcast." Guess its the 'canadian way' to put no money into a 'podcast' and grift out as much as they can even placing ads on their website with not content but subscription links.

    If content is needed, its just listener e... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Canuak
    Canadaa year ago
  • Love The Show

    I have been listening to the show for about 6 years now & I absolutely love it. Humble, Fred & Dan always have something interesting/funny to talk about. This is the ONLY podcast I listen to & it looks like I will be listening a lot more now bc the only talk radio station I enjoyed, has been changed. Thank you for keeping me entertained for the past 6 years & hopefully for many more to come.

    From Everett, Ontario

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love Hauntings
    Canada2 years ago
  • Humble and Fred

    Best podcast ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edm Steve
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great show

    As much as I disagree with Humble you can't dispute his talent to broadcast.

    I've been on his show and subsequently banned and blocked.

    Search for Humble and Fred and Fakeologist for the show that they couldn't stop talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tim Toronto
    Canada3 years ago

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Positive feedback highlights long-running consistency and engaging banter.
Some critics note the show's polarizing viewpoints and strong opinions.
Audience appreciates candid takes on politics and culture.
Listeners praise the chemistry and humor of hosts and guests.

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Talking Points

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Nate McMurray
Q: Who is Nate McMurray and what is his current political goal?
He is a Democrat and former Grand Island town supervisor who has run for Congress; he is running for the 145th New York State Assembly District.
Fraudsters
Q: Where can listeners find reliable information on fraud prevention?
Listeners can visit TD Fraud Prevention resources at td.com/protect yourself for education and concrete examples of scams, and TD offers a fraud hub with ongoing guidance.
Fraudsters
Q: What practical steps can families take to protect themselves?
Set up a family password or keyword, verify requests by calling back on trusted numbers, don't rush to act on urgent-sounding demands, and talk openly about scams to improve awareness across generations.
Fraudsters
Q: What changes have you seen in fraud with the advent of AI?
Fraud has shifted from analog card-only scams to AI-powered impersonation and rapid, highly convincing social-engineering attacks; defenders must rely on verification, family passwords, and slower decision making to outsmart these tactics.
Listener Emails
Q: What should we do if we cannot stand on one leg for 10 seconds?
It indicates a major problem, suggesting a visit to a doctor may be necessary.

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The show blends freewheeling banter, personal anecdotes, and candid conversations with guests spanning politics, media, music, design, and comedy. Episodes frequently weave local and cross-border topics, practical business angles (fraud prevention, marketing, events), and cultural commentary into a warm, humorous, and improvisational style. Notable strengths include long-running host rapport, a willingness to tackle timely politics with sharp wits, and strong sponsor and network integration that keeps conversations relatable for listeners who enjoy everyday life, current events, and entertaining storytelling.

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Recent guests on Humble and Fred include:

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2. Colin McAllister
3. Justin Ryan
4. Ron Hawkins
5. Adam Growe
6. Kevin Wicks
7. Jeff Paul
8. Steven Page

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