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Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.

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Canada, ON

Description:

Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.

Language:

English


Episodes
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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'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

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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

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Matt Wright takes the news quiz

11/29/2024
Ashley Botting, Ali Hassan, and Matt Wright take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford

Duration:00:29:42

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Because News 10 Year Anniversary Special

11/22/2024
Chris Sandiford, Jan Caruana, Kris Siddiqi, Emma Hunter and Miguel Rivas qet quizzed by host Gavin Crawford in our 10 year anniversary special, recorded live at Glenn Gould Studio.

Duration:00:36:43

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Best of Because News: Best Music Stories

11/14/2024
Craig Lauzon, Martha Chaves, Andrew Phung, Emma Hunter and MORE get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:27:05

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Maggie Cassella takes the news quiz

11/8/2024
Jan Caruana, Miguel Rivas and Maggie Cassella take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:34:03

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Ashley Botting takes the news quiz

11/1/2024
Craig Lauzon, Kris Siddiqi, and Ashley Botting take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:32:59

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Niko Stratis takes the news quiz

10/25/2024
Emma Hunter, Eric Peterson and Niko Stratis take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:34:49

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Chris Sandiford takes the news quiz

10/18/2024
Jean Yoon, Ashley Botting and Chris Sandiford take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:32:43

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Best of Because News: Animal Stories

10/10/2024
Tom Howell, Rebecca Northan, Martha Chaves, Brett Kissel and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.

Duration:00:27:05