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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'Girl Historians' Carley Thorne takes the news quiz
10/4/2024
Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Carley Thorne take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:32:06
Jan Caruana takes the news quiz
9/27/2024
Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Alice Moran and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:34:14
Andrew Phung takes the news quiz
9/20/2024
Martha Chaves, Kris Siddiqi and Andrew Phung take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:34:57
'Personal Best' Rob Norman takes the news quiz
9/13/2024
Jan Caruana, Craig Lauzon and Rob Norman take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Duration:00:32:22