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June 17, 2021

Josh Menchions: Comedian by Night, Disability Activist by Day

In this episode of Tobin Tonight, 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
June 17, 2021

Kalsey Kulyk: The Old Country Soul

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin  welcomes Canadian Country Singer, Kalsey Kulyk to the show. Kelsey chats about her songs Damn You Love and Roll with It and discusses how she got interested in music. Kalsey also opens up about dealing with cancer, overcoming the battle and how a certain song would lighten the mood. All of this and more and this weeks episode, go check it out!
June 17, 2021

Perry Chafe: The Newfoundland Mastermind

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin talks to Newfoundland Television Writer/Producer, Perry Chafe. Perry talks about Republic of Doyle (RoD), how it came to be and who chose to end it and we also talk to Perry Chafe on the new series on Netflix called, Frontier based on The Fur Trade and Hudson Bay.  Enjoy the episode and Check Out The Series.
June 16, 2021

Paul Hunter: Mr. Hunter Goes to Washington

In this episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin welcomes CBC Foreign Correspondant, Paul Hunter to the show.  Paul talks about his upbrining in North York, he's passion for journalism and how it led him from Wingham, Ontario to Washington, D.C. He also disccusses cover Donald Trump, U.S stories and other world events he has covered over the years. Plus he gives some advice to journalists starting off in the field OR wanting to get started so get enlightened as Paul Hunter is this weeks guest on Tobin Tonight
June 16, 2021

Olivia Lunny: What's So Lunny?

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin welcomes Season 2 Launch Winner, Olivia Lunny to the show.   Olivia chats about her time at the Launch, being mentored by Jann Arden and we talk about her new song and album. Olivia gets some advice from Tobin about not worrying what people label you in music and they play a game of "How Canadian" .  Why Not , Check It Out?
June 15, 2021

Adrienne Arsenault: The "New" National

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin chats with Adrienne Arsenault to talk about becoming one of the new faces of the National. We discuss her career, how she got her foot in the door at the CBC (it's a funny story) and some tips she is learning as she takes on a new role in hosting. So enjoy the episode and just click play!
June 14, 2021

Ian Hanomansing: The "New" National

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin chats with Ian Hanomansing on growing up in Sackville, New Brunswick, his early start in broadcasting and how he got to the CBC. We also talk to Ian on his excitement to get started with the new National, the move from Vancouver to Toronto and why CBC went with 4 hosts instead of the usual one or two that Canadians are use to. So go ahead, listen in and learn more about Ian Hanomansing.
June 14, 2021

Rosemary Barton: The "New" National

In this weeks episode, we go on location to the CBC Headquaters in Ottawa. Tobin sits down with  Rosemary Barton to talk about how she got into politics, what she looks forward to doing with the new show and she gives us a more in detail description of how the show is going to work. We also find out more interests of Rosemary, for instance did you know she would like to interview musicians and loves to laugh? Find out more by listening to the episode.
June 14, 2021

James Duthie: The Godfather of TSN

In this week's episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin chats with James Duthie about his podcast, his books, his big break, and plenty more.  James shares a story about his former mentor at CTV Ottawa, Bryan Smith, and talks about his humor comparing it to Letterman. So check it out now!
June 13, 2021

Jay Malone: A Jay of All Trades

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin talks to Kentville Comedian and Writer Jay Malone. Jay talks about his career  in stand up, and how it started on a dare back in university. That dare  that led him to finding his way to Just For Laughs and eventually to L.A. We also talk to Jay about his other passions such as writing children's book and how that all came to be. He also talks about one book he wrote with a character the world knows all to well about. It's NOT Donald Duck! So sit back, relax and tune in as two east coasters talk comedy and career.
June 13, 2021

Troy: Welcome to Calvin Court

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin chats with Troy Doherty.  Troy is a jack of all trades (his words not mine),  but if you see his body of work you'll agree.  Troy has been in broadway musicals at the age of nine, has been featured on This is Us and Victorious and now has his own EP out called, Calvin Court.  We talk all about his career and Ep on this episode.  Plus we learn something new about Mambo #5.  Check It Out.
June 11, 2021

Kate Beirness: The Lady of Sport

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin chats with Kate Beirness on her love of sports, working her way to the top of the rankings and women in media.  She talks about getting the call to come to TSN, how fun it is to work there and being apart of the first all female Sportscentre and much much more, so CHECK IT OUT!
June 11, 2021

Adam Gregory: Country Music Therapy

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin chats with Canadian Country singer Adam Gregory on his music career, starting way back as a young teen to his upcoming new album, with the song, Dirt Road Therapy. Adam talks about his older songs such as Horse Shoes, Big Star and No Vacancies and how they still get brought up today and he tells us about his first time meeting Billy Ray Cyrus.  Adam also discusses what he thinks about country music today and who are some of his favorite acts
June 9, 2021

Jeremy Hotz: The Miserable Podcast

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin chats with a Canadian great in the world of Comedy, Jeremy Hotz. If you ever watched Just For Laughs you may have seen his act. He started in his hometown of Ottawa and has been on Letterman and Leno.  Jeremy Hotz discusses how he got into comedy,  how he got his break on Just For Laughs and the success that brought as well as some other projects he is working on.
June 9, 2021

Sarah Nurse: The Canadian Chipper

In this week's episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin chats with Olympic Silver Medalist Sarah Nurse. She talks about her experience at the Olympics, the formation of a WNHL,  the Canada/US rivalry and we play a game of How Canadian and much much more so grab your favorite flavor of chips (salt and vinegar if you're asking) and enjoy the episode.
June 9, 2021

Paige Rutledge: The Broken record Episode

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin welcomes Canadian Country Singer, Paige Rutledge to the show.  Paige talks about her latest song, Broken Record and where she hopes the song leads her.  She also talks about idolizing Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood and Shaina Twain and how it was actually a sombre moment in her life that led her into this career.  We also play a game with Paige called "Turning the Paige" which even Paige admits was her favorite part.  So why not check it out.
June 8, 2021

ECMA SESSIONS TAKEOVER

In this unedited/ cut from LIVE Recording, Tobin is joined by a few Newfoundland artists who were recently on the podcast to promote their music and the upcoming East Coast Music Awards.  We gathered them all together to chat about the music scene in Newfoundland, the importance of having a supportive community and being apart of the MusicNL family.   Its just a fun conversation PRE -ECMA's.   It's like the Friends Reunion but with Newfoundland Musicans .
June 8, 2021

Carlos Bustamante: Bust A Move

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin welcomes ET Canada's Carlos Bustamante to the show. Carlos talks about his career in broadcasting, life in a pandemic with kids and dealing with negativity on Twitter. Oh right, we also talk about YTV, how he got his start, his favorite memories and what ended up making him leave. It was a fun interview, hope you enjoy.
June 1, 2021

Kalle Mattson: Sault Ste. Mattson

In this weeks episode of Tobin tonight, Tobin chats with Ottawa Singer-Songwriter, Kalle Mattson about his upcoming project, his cover of Drake's Hotline Bling and his album that was inspired by the passing of his mother.  Interesting Fact: The Art work for that Album was Paintings by his mother.
May 31, 2021

Andrew Chang: The "New" National

In this weeks episode of Tobin tonight, Tobin chats  with Andrew Chang about gearing up to become one of the new faces of CBC's Flagship program, The National.  We discuss his career and how he landed his first role at CBC in Montreal and how that led him to Vancouver and now here. Andrew also explains what he is most excited about with the new format and much more. So go ahead and press play on this episode!
May 31, 2021

Tebey: A Man of Many Musical Hats

In this episode of Tobin Tonight, we welcome Tebey to the podcast. Tebey talks about signing a record deal at 16, losing that deal and working his way back into the music industry (not that he ever left, he just sort of shifted gears). Tebey also talks about being a mental health advocate and how it's still a struggle today but it's important to talk about it. We finish off the episode with a game of "How Canadian", so why wait, go enjoy this week's episode.
May 28, 2021

Kira Isabella: The Ultimate Girl Next Door

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight. Tobin chats  with Ottawa's own Kira Isabella.  Kira talks about how she got into music at a young age, her love of Shania Twain, touring with Carrie Underwood and Terri Clark and the song that put her on the map. We also talk about her  latest song Little Girl and how pop music has affected the country sound you hear today.  We also bond over Michelle Branch, so why not check out the episode.
May 26, 2021

Rachel Cousins: Before Science But Aftermath

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, we welcome  back to the show, Rachel Cousins.  This episode is part of our East Coast Music Awards Special (ECMAs) , therefore we talk to Rachel about her involvment with the show,  how she has handled the uncertainty of everything going on with the event and how she is handling COVID.  We also talk to Rachel about social media, haters, bullying, some sprinkles of mental health and about her new song/album Aftermath.  So why not relax, and catch up on some Tobin Tonight.
May 22, 2021

Dylan Playfair: Letterkenny Problems

In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin welcomes Dylan Playfair (AKA Riley of Letterkenny) to the podcast. Dylan talks about his career in acting and transitioning from the hockey world he grew up in to the acting world. He also tells us how an actor on Friday Night Lives helped him pursue his career in acting. Of course we talk about the show Letterkenny, how he got the part, how it all came to be and his favorite part about doing the show and we finish it off with Dylan telling us how an infamous YouTube clip of his father Jim Playfair flipping out on the bench helped him convince his agent he was ready to be an actor. So stop reading and start listening!