Episodes

  • Tom Hearn is still paying off Beyoncé
    Jun 20 2025

    This week on Because News with Gavin Crawford, the G7 meets and one leader bolts early (wonder which one?) Meanwhile, back in Canada, Drake finds out Jagmeet Singh was at a Kendrick concert and slides into his DMs. Is Drake ok? Also: what will be the song of the summer? Can The Smurfs soundtrack compete with Mariah’s high notes? Join our panel with Ashley Botting, Andrew Phung, and Tom Hearn to find out with host Gavin Crawford.

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    30 mins
  • Kris Siddiqi gets juiced for the Enhanced Games
    Jun 13 2025

    Enhanced athletes, enhanced armies, and maybe a slightly enhanced Gavin? This week, Because News brings you a panel featuring Kris Siddiqi, Martha Chavez, and Craig Lauzon tackling a jam-packed week. From steroid-fuelled sports to a teen science fair that blows minds in Fredericton, NB. Plus, we strive for less screen time with the help of a movement called 'Appstinence.'

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    32 mins
  • Brandon Ash-Mohammed believes in Carney Claus
    Jun 6 2025

    This week on Because News, we're joined by Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Jan Caruana and Courtney Gilmour. It was a busy news week as the premiers met in Saskatoon where Doug Ford made a musical entrance and Mark Carney was dubbed 'Santa Claus.' We also check in on the Oilers’ playoff run and ask, "why do the guys play Pink Pony Club in the locker room?" Plus, Anne of Green Gables gets a stage makeover, and The Price is Right Canada is here to remind us that no one knows what anything should cost anymore.

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    28 mins
  • Andrew Phung says 'Night Bro' to The Bay
    May 30 2025

    This week, Because News does a collective curtsy as King Charles graces Canada with a royal visit. But does anyone actually care? Host Gavin Crawford puts panellists Emma Hunter, Chris Sandiford, and Andrew Phung through the news wringer, covering everything from Trump’s golden dome fantasy to the great Hudson’s Bay mannequin sell-off (finally, some retail therapy we can afford). Plus, we unpack the softest trend sweeping TikTok: grown men telling each other "goodnight." Is it sweet, weird, or both?

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    39 mins
  • Best of Because News: Billionaires
    May 22 2025

    Let's check in on the super-rich and why they're creeping into our newsfeed. Featuring Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves, Tom Howell, Alice Moran and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo.

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    27 mins
  • Is Craig Lauzon DOING IT?
    May 16 2025

    This week, our panel finds out who's actually fresh faced in Carney's cabinet, we hear about Trump's MAGA bank full of spunk, and who's absolute dynamite on the baseball diamond. Featuring this week Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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    35 mins
  • Ivan Decker also thinks the President is 'transformational'
    May 9 2025

    It's a Eurovision extravaganza! This week the panel talks about Carney's latest performance, Europe's largest music contest, and the possible Alberta referendum. Featuring Ivan Decker, Ajahnis Charley and Jan Caruana.

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    31 mins
  • Alice Moran shows up in a dress made of hockey cards
    May 2 2025

    Election hangover edition. Panel talks potential new Pope, Mark Carney’s victory speech, and the latest millionaire venture: sperm racing. Featuring Eric Peterson, Alice Moran and Chris Locke.

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    36 mins