Because News

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

Recent Episodes
  • Because News 10 Year Anniversary Special
    Nov 22, 2024 – 00:36:43
  • Best of Because News: Best Music Stories
    Nov 14, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Maggie Cassella takes the news quiz
    Nov 8, 2024 – 00:34:03
  • Ashley Botting takes the news quiz
    Nov 1, 2024 – 00:32:59
  • Niko Stratis takes the news quiz
    Oct 25, 2024 – 00:34:49
  • Chris Sandiford takes the news quiz
    Oct 18, 2024 – 00:32:43
  • Best of Because News: Animal Stories
    Oct 10, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • 'Girl Historians' Carley Thorne takes the news quiz
    Oct 4, 2024 – 00:32:06
  • Jan Caruana takes the news quiz
    Sep 27, 2024 – 00:34:14
  • Andrew Phung takes the news quiz
    Sep 20, 2024 – 00:34:57
  • 'Personal Best' Rob Norman takes the news quiz
    Sep 13, 2024 – 00:32:22
  • Martha Chaves takes the news quiz
    Sep 6, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Season 10 Premiere - Emma Hunter takes the news quiz
    Aug 30, 2024 – 00:30:02
  • Best of Because News: Andrew Phung, Craig Lauzon and Martha Chaves
    Aug 22, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Best of Because News: Emma Hunter, Maggie Cassella and Miguel Rivas
    Aug 16, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Best of Because News: Alice Moran, Craig Lauzon and Miguel Rivas
    Aug 9, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Best of Because News: Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Jennifer Robertson
    Aug 1, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Best of Because News: Aurora Browne, Chris Sandiford, and Jon Blair
    Jul 25, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Best of Because News: Alice Moran, Brandon Ash-Mohammed and Miguel Rivas
    Jul 18, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Best of Because News: Rick Mercer, Ajahnis Charley and Emma Hunter
    Jul 11, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Best of Season 9: Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves and Jan Caruana
    Jul 4, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Best of Season 9: Emma Hunter, Craig Lauzon and Miguel Rivas
    Jun 27, 2024 – 00:27:05
  • Kris Siddiqi takes the news quiz
    Jun 21, 2024 – 00:30:20
  • Andi Petrillo takes the news quiz
    Jun 14, 2024 – 00:37:05
  • Brandon Ash-Mohammed takes the news quiz
    Jun 7, 2024 – 00:33:04
  • Andrew Phung takes the news quiz
    May 31, 2024 – 00:33:16
  • Introducing Because News
    Feb 27, 2020 – 00:01:16
Recent Reviews
  • KCB😉
    Beautiful
    Probably the most beautiful, eloquent podcast yet. Gavin’s way of incorporating humor and a need to not be so serious while also beautifully honoring his mother is exceptional.
  • atwoodmunro
    Gavin is amazing!
    Gavin can do any song and make it funny! The panel always makes me laugh. My favorite podcast!!
  • ❤️ yo nana
    DO NOT LISTEN to this podcast if you ...
    ... don't know how to laugh 😂 ... have a hernia ... have a leaky bladder - yo nana ❤️
  • PC Junkie
    😾
    Grumpy. I woke up from a nap and I was very grumpy. Ever happen to you? I guess that I needed more ZzZzz. So there's only one solution: get 'Because News' on STAT and start laughing. Always works. Pass it on. -- ❤️ yo nana
  • ErieLookingProductions
    Very good show!
    I started listening to this on the road as the radio waves of CBC Radio One floated across Lake Erie from London to my area in Northeast Ohio. I follow this via podcast when I can’t catch it via radio. It is better than what I can get on my local radio dial.
  • MI Stu
    Quote of the show
    “I had to Sophie’s Choice my toiletries.”
  • Lorina Keery
    One of my Favourite podcasts!!
    As a Canadian living in the US, I love listening to this podcast for news updates as all the holidays Canadian humour. The comedians are so much fun to listen to, one of the few podcasts that makes me actually laugh out loud! Gavin Crawford is very talented with all his games/skits/songs he creates! Thank you so much for this podcast!!
  • Usc33
    THE Funniest podcast
    I listen to comedy daily. THIS is the FUNNIEST group of comedians. Quick, poignant, engaging, hilarious, and entertaining!! I LOVE 'em, eh. I'm from the States so i need all the laughter i can get :/. Beats taking heroine ;) Love ya....
  • StephDot23
    Roll up, Roll up
    My FAVORITE podcast ever! Been listening for years and I haven’t missed an episode or bonus episode since. Funny, creative, and a great variety of panelists. And I guess I stay up on the latest news too. Gavin is the BEST and his many talents never cease to amaze me. Great show no matter where you are from but I love that it keeps me close to my Canadian roots too. If you’re a fan of “Wait, wait.. don’t tell me” this podcast is a million times better. So roll up, roll up, and give it a listen, you won’t regret it.
  • Æthelfrith
    Great
    Hahahahahahaha so funny
  • awise111
    Wonderful podcast!
    Thank you for keeping them up during these shelter in place times!!!
  • SusiSez
    Careful! Don’t snort your tea while laughing!
    This hilarious and topic panel show is perfect for those who love to follow the news, but need a humorous break. Anyone who like Wait, Wait! Don’t Tell Me! Will like this, though the styles are different. My dream would be for the two shows to do a show together...how amazing to have Gavin and Peter together with some of the excellent regular panelists from each!
  • JF in the 805
    Great fun!
    Really enjoy listening each week. The guests may not be well known here in the US but it really doesn’t matter. Their great senses of humor and unique take on our ridiculous leaders help make things a little better.
  • Contraryan
    Great. Funny and informative even for Americans
    I like it better than Wait Wait because it is more related to real news and less entertainment but it is still very funny. Yes, some of the news is Canadian and I live in the U.S. but it is refreshing to hear what's going on elsewhere and also to get outsiders' perspectives on us.
  • "ice cold" pierre boulez
    Very Funny, Worth Your Time, You Will Laugh
    I stumbled upon this podast on the CBC Radio app (great app!) and Gavin his a hilarious host that is fortunate enough to have very funny guests players every week with extremely drôle improvovised jokes! I can't recommend this show enough and I can't stress how great Gavin is. Such a great show that I look forward to every week! Plus, the bonus "Members Only" content on Wednesdays are great little tidbits...or long and great tidbits! Highly recommended!!!
  • Sheila_Carty
    Great fun!
    I love panel shows, but a Canadian one is new for me. I really the host and the panelists. Very funny!
  • MountainOceanSky
    Brilliant Show
    Very funny and informative. Makes the news almost palatable. A great way to start my morning drive.
  • jinahowell
    Very Fun
    This is a very funny show. It has many many similarities to Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me. Actually though, I think this show is even better. The host, Gavin Crawford, is laugh out loud funny. I also enjoy hearing jokes about the US made by people outside of the country.
  • robjtak
    Ohhhh... Canada.
    As an ignorant American, I was afraid that I would not understand all of the references to Canadian goings on and the fact that every other word would be in French. Luckily, after listening to a few episodes, I find that most of the show is in English and most of the important news in Canada, is what's going on in the U.S. Now I just have to start paying attention to news here.
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