Episodes

Tobin chats with Rosemary Lawton. We are still focusing on the East Coast Specials as news hit the ECMA's were postponed to a later date in June. That being said, Rosemary talks about the ECMA Awards and what she will be doing for the show, how she got into playing the fiddle, the importance of women in music and she talks about what she has been doing during COVID. We also have an interesting conversation relating to extroverts and introverts. Check It Out Here

In this episode of Tobin Tonight, our ECMA week continues as we welcome Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke to the podcast. I call them that cause we're friends now but you may know them as Quote The Raven. Jordan, Kirsten, and I talk about the good old days of MSN, how they came up with the name and become a duo and they fill us in on what they will be doing for the ECMA's and more. Check It Out Here

In this episode of Tobin Tonight, we continue with our East Coast Music Award week by having a chat with Newfoundland singer/songwriter, Ian Foster. Ian talks about getting into his own podcast "If and When" and we bond over being podcast hosts. We also talk to Ian about the ECMA's, what he has been doing during COVID, and how a trip to radioshack got him into music. He also tells a really funny Ron Hynes story. Check It Out Here

In this East Coast Music Award Week Special of Tobin Tonight, we welcome Abigale to the show. Abigale is a country folk singer from Hodge's Cove, Newfoundland. Abigale talked about how she got into country music, the instruments she can play, how she is handling COVID and how she was excited to go to Nova Scotia for the ECMA's, and how they plan to do her performance now due to COVID. We also go off on different topics such as Blues Clues. Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with Canadian Country singer and songwriter Jason Blaine about his move from Pembroke to Nashville, raising four kids in COVID, and his current project and music including When I See You. Tobin and Jason also go into a deep dive into country music hitting on artists like Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts, and more, what they enjoy, and how they changed the game. Check It Out Here

Tobin checks in on Canadian Curler, Laura Walker. How is she handling being in the Curling Bubble with her Husband and newborn? How is she keeping busy? Has she binged watched any new shows? We also have some serious conversations involving Curling for the basic of fans like myself, questions like, how does one even get involved in curling or hear about it? How do you create a team? How do you become as great as Laura Walker? Laura also has some fun explaining her choice of mixed doubles p...

Tobin welcomes R&B Singer Jenna Nation to the show. The two talk about how Jenna came up with the name, her new song Roses, and about being Canadian. Jenna also explains how due to apps like Spotify, SoundCloud, iTunes, and internet radio she has found and built a following outside of Canada. Roses are Red, Violets are blue, Check out this podcast and learn something new. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes Justin Kelly from the show, Hudson and Rex on the podcast. You may also remember him as Noah on Family Channels, The Latest Buzz (it does get mentioned). Justin talks about how he got cast on the show, coming to Newfoundland for the first time, working with a dog on the show and we tease about a Jesse spinoff and much much more. Check It Out Here

Tobin is joined by Canadian Country Singer and Rising Star, Robyn Ottolini. Robyn and Tobin converse on the things you probably wouldn't get in an everyday run-of-the-mill interview. For instance, does Robyn fall in the shower? why did she not date until 18? And how does she handle internet trolls? And yes of course we ask Robyn about F-150 and how she got into music. Fun Fact: If Robyn never made it as a musician she wanted to be involved with sea life, specifically SHARKS. Check It Ou...

Tobin FINALLY welcomes Bob Saget to the podcast. Tobin chats with Bob about his career from Full House to How I Met Your Mother. What he enjoyed about the shows, how he ended up being cast, and the alternate ending of HIMYM. Bob also chats about America's Funniest HOME Videos, the re-vamping of the series with "Video's After Dark", "cancel culture" and his new podcast Bob Saget's Here For You. What are you waiting for? Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes Sharon Hampson and her daughter Randi to the show. Sharon is a member of the family-friendly entertainment group, Sharon, Lois, and Bram. We talk to both of them about forming the trio, its success in Canada and abroad, the passing of Lois Lilienstein, and the impact they had on acts like Splash n Boots, Jeremy Fisher, and others. Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with Canadian Singer/Songwriter Bad Child to talk his latest song and album. We also chat about losing his mom at a young age and how music was his way of coping with the pain and finding a way out from the dark times. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes James, Jonny, Aimee, and Emily of Paper Jackets to the show. We talk about the band name, how they all met and how they each got into music and life during COVID. The band also learns something new about Jonny, does it break up the band? Can they forgive him? Stay tuned to find out. This was the first interview we did with streamyard and with more than two people. There is some lag due to connection issues but hope you enjoy the episode. Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Justin Benlolo of BRKN LOVE. The two talks about Justin's love of KISS, his musical influences, hoping to someday get his music in an NHL or Wrestling Game (though it has played in an NHL stadium during playoffs) and we clue it up by finding out what Justin hopes 2021 brings him and the band. Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with the great, Natalie MacMaster. Natalie has numerous awards under her belt. She has several Artist of the Year awards from the East Coast Music Association, two Juno Awards for a best instrumental album, and has won Fiddler of the Year from the Canadian Country Music Association. She has been honored with the Order of both Canada and Nova Scotia as well, not too shabby for a girl from Troy, Nova Scotia. Tobin and Natalie talk about how she got into fiddling, the success it has ...

Tobin chats with Hal Johnson of Body Break fame and talks about how the project came about due to discrimination. Hal also opens up about his past/present experiences with discrimination and how he handles it. Although Body Break became a successful project, did you know 40 or so companies turned it down and some even wanted Hal replaced? Tune in to learn more about Hal Johnson and how he overcame the obstacles he faced. Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's. Kathy talks about joining the band, the issues they faced, the reunions, and her book "All I Ever Wanted". Check It Out Here

In the first episode of 2021 of Tobin Tonight, Tobin welcomes Jennifer Hedger to the show. Hedger talks about becoming a dog lover, how she got involved in sports media and she opens up about depression and dealing with it in a pandemic. Check It Out Here

In the 100TH Episode of Tobin Tonight, we celebrate Christmas, a very different kind of Christmas, Christmas in COVID. We reached out to past guests and got their input on what Christmas means to them. What are some of their favorite traditions, their favorite Christmas songs, and movies, and their favorite Christmas Memories? So sit back and relax as Tobin and his guests try their best to spread some holiday cheer! See you in 2021 :) Check It Out Here

In Episode 99 of the podcast, Tobin experiences what it is like to be on the other side of the question mark. Instead of being the interviewer, he is now the interviewee. With the help of his brother, Sean, we learn more about the host of Tobin Tonight. How did the podcast start? Who were some of his favorite guests? How does he get the acts that he has had on the show to agree to come on? And were there acts Tobin wanted on the show and said no, how does he respond? Check It Out Here

Tobin chats with Newfoundland Comic, Josh Menchions, and his business partner Kelly McGuire on disability in Newfoundland and the struggles they face in the province, especially in Downtown St. John's. Josh also talks about his unique comic style and how people react to his standup material which includes Josh poking fun at himself and his disability. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes 19-year-old Tyler Ransom to the show to discuss his interest and passion for jazz and blues music. Tyler has a kidney illness called Nephrotic Syndrome which he discusses on the podcast and explains how that has not set him back from pursuing his musical career. Tyler also talks about his new album out in February and how John Mayer once LIKED his video. Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes Sally Shaar of the Canadian rock band, Monowhales. Sally talks about the new album the band is putting out, and the song All or Nothing. Tobin and Sally take a virtual walk down memory lane remembering the days of MSN, Habbo Hotel, Neopets, and of course MySpace. They talk about the times before PR reps for bands and how bands were essentially their own promoters in the digital age. Hey, if you like retro 90's talk with an easy-going fun personality who also sings in a band,...

Tobin welcomes Isabel Ritchie and Jeremy Drury of the Strumbellas to the podcast. The two talk about how the band formed, and how they got into their instruments, for Isabel, the violin, and for Jeremy the drums and they chat about making an album in COVID. Tobin also enlights Jeremy on the College Years of Saved By The Bell, therefore it's already a must-listen. Check It Out Here