Because News
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.
Location:
Canada, ON
Networks:
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Description:
Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.cbc.ca/becausenews
Episodes
Best of Because News: Local News Stories
4/17/2025
From a whistling champion in Saskatoon to annoyed BC bylaw officers in B.C., let’s see if your hometown made the cut. Susan Kent, Kris Siddiqi, Andy Cheng, Alice Moran and more take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:27:09
Martha Chaves has a chicken to ride
4/11/2025
The panel spends a disruptive night at A Minecraft Movie with "Scotty Screamer" and "Felicity Faces Fines". Later they snitch some neighbours out to a proposed Canadian tax task force, and bring dead iPhones back to life with a new saint. Featuring Miguel Rivas, Ajahnis Charley and Martha Chaves with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:29:54
Entering the Manosphere with Chris Locke
4/4/2025
Bust out your tiny charts. The panel squints at Trump's tariff plan, meets with Puss in Boots on the Canadian campaign trail, and learns how to "rise and grind" with an ice bath and a banana peel. Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung and Chris Locke take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:30:10
Best of Because News: A Cluesical Spectacular
3/27/2025
You’re going to be hearing some of our favourite Altered Lyrics including our latest hit "Fentanyl Czar." This episode features Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung, Chris Sandiford and more.
Duration:00:27:08
Eric Peterson mixes with Canadian Rye
3/21/2025
Our panellists pack their bags for a thrilling trip down the Trans-Canada Highway. Along the way, they'll play a round of 'voting district or diva' and debate the true pronunciation of 'coyote'. Featuring Emma Hunter, Kris Siddiqi, Eric Peterson with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:27:06
Jean Yoon says 'Oh, hi Mark!' to new PM Carney
3/14/2025
Our panellists find out what a 'Tesler' is, consider what raccoons can teach us about tariff negotiations, and get squeaky with it in a round of Mouse News. Featuring Alice Moran, Miguel Rivas, and Jean Yoon.
Duration:00:27:08
Quizzing Canadian with Jeopardy champ Mattea Roach
3/7/2025
The panel gets grilled on Trump Steaks, blasts off with Blue Origin rocket theories, and pitches an idea for a heavenly new soap opera. Featuring Ajahnis Charley, Jan Caruana, and Mattea Roach
Duration:00:29:36
Jennifer Whalen gets critical about minerals
2/28/2025
Time to get down to bismuth! Our panel finds out if uranium is real, checks in on the Duolingo owl, and debates what Canada's next prime minister should bring to a knife fight. Craig Lauzon, Emma Hunter and Jennifer Whalen take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:33:56
Best of Because News: Things That Make You Go Grr!
2/20/2025
Get ready to sweat the small stuff! Join us as we reminisce over the petty grievances, minor dust-ups, and silly brouhahas that made the news and had our panellists in a froth. Featuring Arlene Dickinson, Kris Siddiqi, Tom Howell, and more
Duration:00:27:08
Carley Thorne vs. Ford's imaginary fortress
2/14/2025
Plus: Our panellists tap dance for a doctor, practice their Shawinigan Handshakes, and try to outsmart romance scammers. Joining us this week are Andrew Phung, Ashley Botting, and Carley Thorne with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:27:10
Chris Sandiford edits Canada's Tinder bio
2/7/2025
Plus: Our panellists pitch candidates for 'fentanyl czar', share their pettiest relationship icks, and learn why guacamole has been en-mushed in scandal. Joining us this week are Jan Caruana, Ashley Botting, and Chris Sandiford with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:33:31
Scott Yamamura does his best to 'Buy Canadian'
1/31/2025
Plus: Our panellists debate PETA's plans for Groundhog Day, tour Mona Lisa's new digs, and get ready for Trump's tariff showdown. Joining us this week: Alice Moran, Kris Siddiqi and Scott Yamamura take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:27:08
Martha Chaves takes on Trump's love of Sharpies
1/24/2025
Plus: Our panellists debate discontinued Cherry Blossom chocolates, weigh in on Monopoly updates, and find out what a 'soup drop' is. Featuring Ashley Botting, Miguel Rivas, and Martha Chaves this week with host Gavin Crawford
Duration:00:27:08
Niko Stratis takes the news quiz
1/17/2025
Emma Hunter, Kris Siddiqi and Niko Stratis take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
Duration:00:32:08
Eric Peterson takes the news quiz
1/10/2025
Jan Caruana, Brandon Ash-Mohammed and Eric Peterson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:27:08
Best of Because News: Best Word Stories
12/30/2024
Emma Hunter, Jean Yoon, Tom Howell, Kris Siddiqi and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford
Duration:00:27:05
Best of Because News: Golden Leftovers
12/23/2024
Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas, Jan Caruana, Chris Sandiford and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford
Duration:00:27:05
Andrew Phung takes the news quiz
12/20/2024
Carley Thorne, Ashley Botting and Andrew Phung take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
Duration:00:30:34
'Got Land?' Comedian Janelle Niles takes the news quiz
12/13/2024
Alice Moran, Miguel Rivas and Janelle Niles takes the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
Duration:00:29:22
Steve Patterson takes the news quiz
12/6/2024
Jan Caruana, Brandon Ash-Mohammed and Steve Patterson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:33:20