Because News

CBC Comedy

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COMEDY
UPDATED WEEKLY

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

2 DAYS AGO

Jennifer Whalen gets critical about minerals

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.

34 min
FEB 20

Best of Because News: Things That Make You Go Grr!

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

27 min
FEB 14

Carley Thorne vs. Ford's imaginary fortress

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.

27 min
FEB 7

Chris Sandiford edits Canada's Tinder bio

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.

34 min
JAN 31

Scott Yamamura does his best to 'Buy Canadian'

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.

27 min
JAN 24

Martha Chaves takes on Trump's love of Sharpies

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

27 min
JAN 17

Niko Stratis takes the news quiz

Emma Hunter, Kris Siddiqi and Niko Stratis take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford

32 min
JAN 10

Eric Peterson takes the news quiz

Jan Caruana, Brandon Ash-Mohammed and Eric Peterson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

27 min

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Introducing Because News

Need group therapy for the news? This is the podcast for you. New episodes every Friday. Follow Because News: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcbecausenews https://www.instagram.com/cbcbecausenews https://www.facebook.com/becausenews/

2020-02-27

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1 min

Gavin Crawford

Host

4.8

out of 5

1,636 Ratings

Mostly great

Feb 11

Norbhumi

Why has nobody yet said ‘Pierre Polywhatever’ yet?
Guaranteed laugh out loud.

Feb 3

BooksAndHops

Always funny and topical. Appreciate the diversity of thoughts. Great that it is taped live so it never seems contrived.
So hilarious

2024-12-31

tottenhamhotspur88

I can’t stop laughing. Gavin is so funny, Eric Peterson is one of the funniest humans on Earth. Thank you for this. I only wish there were more episodes a week. 🤣🤣
Because News 📰

2024-11-29

Hduurgktjotgehj

I love because news Gavin and the panels are so funny and entertaining!