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.

5 DAYS AGO

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
24 JAN

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
17 JAN

Niko Stratis takes the news quiz

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

32 min
10 JAN

Eric Peterson takes the news quiz

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

27 min
30/12/2024

Best of Because News: Best Word Stories

Emma Hunter, Jean Yoon, Tom Howell, Kris Siddiqi and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford

27 min
23/12/2024

Best of Because News: Golden Leftovers

Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas, Jan Caruana, Chris Sandiford and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford

27 min
20/12/2024

Andrew Phung takes the news quiz

Carley Thorne, Ashley Botting and Andrew Phung take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford

31 min
13/12/2024

'Got Land?' Comedian Janelle Niles takes the news quiz

Alice Moran, Miguel Rivas and Janelle Niles takes the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford

29 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/

27/02/2020

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1 min

Gavin Crawford

Host

5

out of 5

4 Ratings

News

16/01/2020

CDN.in.DE

Great show, more Tom Howell!!
Funny

03/11/2016

m33x

Great show! 👍

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

Channel

CBC Comedy
Creator

CBC
Years Active

2015 - 2025
Episodes

29
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Because News
Provider

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has identified itself as a trader for this podcast and confirmed that this product or service complies with European Union law. Address 181 Queen St Ottawa Ontario K1P 1K9 Canada Phone Number +1 8663064636 Email podcasting@cbc.ca