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The Beaverton Weekly Report

The Beaverton
Canada
Mark Carney
Donald Trump
Trump
Canadian Politics
Israel
Pierre Poilievre
Gaza
Iran
Doug Ford
Alberta
Middle East
Conservative Party
Cabinet
Pierre Poliev
Danielle Smith
Tariffs
The Beaverton Weekly Report
Oneida Energy Storage
Nuclear Weapons

Every week Beaverton editor-in-chief Luke Gordon Field assembles an all-star Panel of comedians to talk, mock and riff their way through the news of the week. Then he puts their knowledge of the news to the test in a very important quiz where the stakes couldn't be lower. The Beaverton Weekly Report is a hilarious look at what's going on in the world around us. It's just like watching CNN, only fu... more

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Latest Episodes

"I love my country. I just don't like anything about it!" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Janel Comeau) talk about the latest in the Trade War, the debate about whether Conservatives are patriotic enough to stand up to Trump and Carney breaking... more

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"We've tariffed everything else!" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Megan MacKay and special guest Diana McCallum) talk about Trump releasing a truly random list of Canadian goods to be tariffed, US politicians showing their whole ass about Canadian... more

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"As long as he gets his cut." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Megan MacKay) talk about the Gordie Howe Bridge deal, Poilievre's fight with members of his own party, and Carney choosing to "engage" with Saudi Arabia's money. Then the Approximate... more

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Pipelines! Pipelines! PIPELINES! Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood and Ian MacIntyre) talk about Danielle Smith getting not one but two pipelines, Carney saying we don't have time for the environment in the middle of a massive heat wave, and Canada... more

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Diana MacCallum
Hilarious writer and podcast host of Talk From Superheroes
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Episode: Trump Asks If He Can Tariff Canadian Wildfire Smoke
Alix Markman
Writer for television, video games, contributor to The Beaverton
The Beaverton
Episode: Pride Month Eleganza Extravaganza!
Simon Paluck
Director, writer, The Beaverton contributor
The Beaverton
Episode: Pride Month Eleganza Extravaganza!
JP Larocque
Canadian screenwriter, producer, journalist
The Beaverton
Episode: Pride Month Eleganza Extravaganza!
David Doel
Political commentator and YouTuber
The Rational National
Episode: Sweet Surrender Is All That Trump Has (With The Rational National)
John Batt
Special guest, musician, comedian, and expert in Canadian culture
canada.gov.ca
Episode: The Kids Are All Banned From Social Media
Jan Caruana
Writer for TV's The Next Step and Baroness Von Sketch; CBC's Because News contributor
The Beaverton guest
Episode: The Liberals Take Manhattan
Clare Belford
Comedian, writer
Halifax-based
Episode: Marco's Cuban Grudge
Rob Ito
Stand-up comedian and longtime Beaverton writer
The Beaverton
Episode: Hantavirus is the COVID of Swine Flu's

Hosts

Luke Gordon Field
Host of The Beaverton Weekly Report, affiliated with The Beaverton.
Ian McIntyre
Host of The Beaverton Weekly Report (filling in for Luke) / Fill-in host for Luke Gordon Field

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 441 ratings
  • Sweet Surrender Episode

    10 Minute Quiz: The question about Pokémon …..it’s obvious that they were using the data for drone surveillance. One of the characters is call Pikachu (Peek at You) 😂.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMacD60
    Canadaa month ago
  • Certainly a podcast

    Probably funny if you’re from Toronto? Maybe?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Haxim_
    Canada2 months ago
  • Honey and Butter

    Sorry Luke, 5-stars for that conversation. IYKYK.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan Up North
    Canada3 months ago
  • Honey and Butter

    Rating as five stars specifically because the honey and butter discussion had me dying from laughter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    One of the Spencers
    Canada3 months ago
  • Getting cultured one episode at a time

    Believe or not, I listen to this podcast to learn English idiom and slang.. and it does not disappoint. Though some times I still don’t get the jokes, but just hearing the hosts laugh make me happy 🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annien1995
    Canada4 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's humor as a bright break from serious news.
Fans appreciate the chemistry and quick quiz segments.
Audience loves the mix of smart jokes and sharp political takes.
Some listeners note occasional laughter-heavy banter, but still engaging.

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Pride Month Eleganza Extravaganza!
Q: June may be Pride Month, but some lawmakers are being real fucking babies about it. Governors in Indiana and Tennessee decided to rebrand June as what month?
Nuclear Family Month
The Liberals Take Manhattan
Q: What was the main reason Canada slipped into a technical recession this week?
The panel notes two consecutive quarters of decline in economic activity, but emphasizes the contraction is marginal and described as 'technical' rather than indicating a full-blown recession.
The Kids Are All Banned From Social Media
Q: Running, as we all know, has a number of health benefits, but now, thanks to a special device created by a Canadian company, what culinary accomplishment can people perform during a race?
The panel correctly identifies that the device allows participants to churn butter during a run, effectively making butter on the move.
Trump Attacks Iran! Plan TBD!
Q: After getting lost and roaming the deserts of Las Vegas since November of 2025, what creature was finally rescued and brought back to health this week?
Sam the Toucan has been surviving and thriving in Las Vegas for months and was rescued after being found in a garage; the joke centers on a cartoon toucan from commercials rather than a real animal.
Carney Is Putting A Trade Team Together (With Rachel Gilmore)
Q: How did Canada respond to the curling accusation?
Canada claimed that the accusations were based on a minor infraction while Sweden was criticized for positioning their cameras to catch them out.

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The show blends sharp political satire with quick-witted banter from a panel of comedians who riff on weekly news, pop culture, and policy, then tests their recall and quick-thinking in a lighthearted quiz. Episodes skew toward Canadian politics, global headlines, tech policy, and media narratives, all delivered with humor, irreverence, and crowd-pleasing banter. Notably, guests often bring a mix of media experience, writing, and comedy to amplify perspectives while keeping things fun and accessible for listeners who enjoy topical, humorous takes on current events.

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1. Diana MacCallum
2. Alix Markman
3. Simon Paluck
4. JP Larocque
5. David Doel
6. John Batt
7. Jan Caruana
8. Clare Belford

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