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Tobin chats with Newfoundland singer-songwriter, Bailey Jordan-Neil. The two talk about the similarities and differences between podcasting and being a musician. Some similarities include entertaining an audience, working on your craft, and having a setlist. Bailey opens up about being an independent artist during the pandemic and how tough it was to find spots to do shows and keep on top of life. He also explains moving from Newfoundland at 17 to pursue his dream in music and having a supportive family along the way. I mean REALLY supportive.

Tobin chats with Canadian actor, Shane Marriott on his role in the CBC show, "The Porters", his early love of acting, and on being grounded and humble. Shane talks about the impact Will Smith had on his life and his love of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and how he is finding the new show Bel- Air. We also discuss black history in Canada and the importance of porter men to our history and we finish it off with a classic Jordan/Kobe/Lebron Debate.

Tobin chats with Canadian actress, Nadine Whiteman Roden on her career in acting, facing rejection, and starring as Dres Richards in Peacocks New Show, "Take Note". Nadine also talks about the need to have more representation in media not just on television and in movies but behind the scenes. Nadine wants more people of color and people of disability to be able to produce, write, direct, and do whatever else they are capable of doing. We also discuss Black Panther and the impact that movie and actor Chadwick Boseman left behind for young black people to say "That's MY superhero"

Tobin chats with actress/writer, Cerina Vincent about her new children's book, "Everybody has a belly Button", how it came to be, and future writing projects. Cerina talks about how she handled the pandemic and her love/hate relationship with social media and its algorithm. We also talk about the world needing to be more inclusive and how you are starting to see that in television and movies.

Tobin welcomes Koster to the show. Koster talks about his latest projects and working with Cone from Sum 41. He tells a great story about picking your spots and first impressions and how that led to him eventually working with Cone. Koster talks about leaving "The Fallaways" and ultimately betting on yourself and we talk about the impacts of social media and gaining a true following.

Tobin chats with singer/songwriter Cheri Moon on her Grammy-nominated Children's Album, "All One Tribe", the Grammy's being more inclusive and diverse and how that came to be and we talk about the process of getting into children's entertainment. Fun Fact: Cheri use to write with Danny O'Donoghue from The Script BEFORE The Script was a thing!

Tobin chats with singer, Lumidee about being labeled a "One Hit Wonder" and how that affected her, dealing with a record label and haters, and about her new music and projects. She also opens up about overcoming rheumatoid arthritis at the age of fourteen, after she was misdiagnosed with lupus and her thoughts on social media, and how she tries not to get too entangled with it. Oh, and I also found out what would happen to me, a white guy if I visited Spanish Harlem. Spoilers, I'd need Lumidee around A LOT.

Tobin chats with actress, Johanna Liauw on her career, the Netflix show, Tall Girls 2, and being a Mental Health advocate. Johanna also opens up about starting in modeling and transferring into acting, how she stayed active in getting roles during COVID and we discuss gaming. We also talk about social media standards, being introverted extroverts, and how we are both night owls. Hey, maybe you are a night owl listening/watching this episode?

Tobin welcomes Rick Campanelli back to the show to discuss what he has been up to since episode 48. The last time we chatted with Rick we discussed his Much Music career and transition into ET Canada. We touch a little on this but the majority of this episode is just two guys chatting about what they have learned from their time in media and Rick offers some insight on building relationships with the acts so the tough questions don't need to be a blindside. We also discuss Rick's goals for 2022, his new radio gig at Z103.5, live interviews, and the Much Music VJ search. I know it's a bit random but that's what you get when you have conversations. Hey we also talk about kidney stones, bet you didn't expect that.

We had some time on our hands, so I decided to update the promo for 2022! Enjoy and Subscribe.

Tobin chats with Canadian Curler and fellow Newfoundlander, Brad Gushue on his path back to the Olympics. It has been 16 years since Gushue has represented Canada at the Olympics and this time it is different. It's a pandemic, he has children, he is more experienced, and has some new faces on his team, how will that all factor in, we find out from the source. Gushue also talks about how the team is prepping on and off the ice. His team is in isolation in Vancouver leading up to the games. All members of the team are isolated in the same house, it sounds like a great reality show, Big Brother Newfoundland. How is Brad handling it? Is he calm cool and collected or was this interview his way of getting some quiet time from the boys?

Tobin chats with Two Time Olympian Jennifer Jones. Jones talks about her career and upbringing in curling at a young age and how she dreamed of winning a Scotties. She talks about her excitement for the Beijing Olympics and the preparation she and her team are doing to stay in shape but also not end up with a positive COVID test. Jones also discusses her 2005 victory in Newfoundland and being screeched in . (HEY I'm a Newfoundlander I had to ask) and we talk about how Mom is viewed in the eyes of her kids, is she a rockstar or just a plain old mo

Tobin puts his Carleton University/ University of Ottawa rivalry aside for this episode and welcomes Canadian Curler, Rachel Homan. The two talk about what it means to represent Canada in the Beijing Olympics. Rachel discusses how the decision came about for Curling Canada to pick and send her and John Morris to Bejing, considering there was no tournament to see who would represent Canada, and she discusses the tough decision of whether she should go or stayed with her team to try and win a Scotties as she felt if she left, her team would not be eligible to play. We also talk about how she became a curler, her relationship with John Morris, and have some fun talking about what Rachel plans to do in Beijing.

Tobin chats with Canadian Curler and fellow Newfoundlander, Brad Gushue on his path back to the Olympics. It has been 16 years since Gushue has represented Canada at the Olympics and this time it is different. It's a pandemic, he has children, he is more experienced, and has some new faces on his team, how will that all factor in, we find out from the source. Gushue also talks about how the team is prepping on and off the ice. His team is in isolation in Vancouver leading up to the games. All members of the team are isolated in the same house, it sounds like a great reality show, Big Brother Newfoundland. How is Brad handling it? Is he calm cool and collected or was this interview his way of getting some quiet time from the boys?

Tobin chats with Two Time Olympian Jennifer Jones. Jones talks about her career and upbringing in curling at a young age and how she dreamed of winning a Scotties. She talks about her excitement for the Bejing Olympics and the preparation she and her team are doing to stay in shape but also not end up with a positive COVID test. Jones also discusses her 2005 victory in Newfoundland and being screeched in. (HEY I'm a Newfoundlander I had to ask) and we talk about how Mom is viewed in the eyes of her kids, is she a rockstar or just a plain old mom?

Tobin chats with Canadian Broadcast Legend, Brian Williams about his career in broadcasting, the Olympic Games in Bejing, and his retirement. Brian takes out down memory lane of his coverage of so many Olympic Games and what his memorable moments were. The Men's Team Canada Hockey team ended the 50-year gold medal drought, the Bronze that felt like a Gold for Women's Soccer in London 2012 and of course Vancouver 2010, my personal favorites as they were held right here in our backyard and unlike Calgary and Montreal, we walked away with the most gold medals in a Winter Olympics not only by a host nation but all time and it concluded with Crosbys OT Winner. Brian talks about all these things and even gives some advice to young journalists who want to be in the field. What a way to kick off 2022. Enjoy the episode!

It's our annual Christmas episode, and though we all had HIGHER hopes for the end of 2021, it looks like COVID will be extending its unwanted stay for another year.  But let's just hope we will get back to normal sooner than later and we continue to find a way to fight the virus.   Now Let's FOCUS on Christmas!! In this episode you'll hear from some of our past guests and their Christmas Traditions, I check a few voicemails,  Quote the Raven gives us a performance of their Christmas song, "Lonely Christmas Eve and Broadtree plays a game  of rapid-fire questions.  It's a fun episode, hope you enjoy!

Tobin welcomes Brittany Bristow to the podcast.  You may know Brittany if you ever turn on a Hallmark Christmas movie during the Countdown to Christmas or Christmas in July as she stars in a few Hallmark movies.  In this episode Brittany talks about how she got her start in acting, branching outside the Hallmark movie brand,  her love of the Christmas season, and much much more.

Tobin chats with Jacob, Jeremy and Alex of the Montreal based band, Group Project.  The three talk about how they formed the band, coming up with the name, and their latest song Alma Mater.  We also chat about the media and how it can potray people,  accents in music and what's next for the band? What is their goals for 2022? Oh and we have a lot of laughs. Fun Fact: Classe Ajournée (Class Dismissed)

Tobin welcomes Newfoundland Actor and Producer, Allan Hawco to the podcast. Allan talks about how he got into acting, how the television show Republic of Doyle came to be and what he would of did differently with the show. We also have some fun at Allan's expense with his guest role on Hudson and Rex and the budget needing to fit in his LEATHER jacket request (not actually true) . Plus we chat about getting our older siblings clothes, streaming compared to having to wait to watch television shows and more. Check It Out

Tobin chats with Canadian Country singer, Greg Rider on his path into music.  Originally  Greg wanted to be a sports journalist but a car accident during an internship changed his whole life and path.  Greg discusses this on the podcast and opens up about being a class clown and finding out he has ADHD.  Greg talks about dealing with depression and anxiety and we chat about the importance of being a good entertainer/communicator and how it can help in whatever career you choose.  Check It Out Here

Tobin welcomes Mayko Nguyen to the podcast. Mayko has been featured in Rookie Blue, Killjoys and is currently potraying Chief of Forensics, Sarah Truong on City TV's  Hudson and Rex.  The series is filmed in St. John's, Newfoundland.  Mayko discussed getting the role for the show, the changes they have made in the latest season, working with Rex (a german sheppard dog) and how originally she struggled when first making the move from Toronto to Newfoundland.

Tobin welcomes Mayko Nguyen to the podcast. Mayko has been featured in Rookie Blue, Killjoys and is currently potraying Chief of Forensics, Sarah Truong on City TV's  Hudson and Rex.  The series is filmed in St. John's, Newfoundland.  Mayko discussed getting the role for the show, the changes they have made in the latest season, working with Rex (a german sheppard dog) and how originally she struggled when first making the move from Toronto to Newfoundland.