Best GRR Podcasts (2025)

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Andrew Phung says 'Night Bro' to The Bay 38:31

5d ago38:31

38:31

This week, Because News does a collective curtsy as King Charles graces Canada with a royal visit. But does anyone actually care? Host Gavin Crawford puts panellists Emma Hunter, Chris Sandiford, and Andrew Phung through the news wringer, covering everything from Trump’s golden dome fantasy to the great Hudson’s Bay mannequin sell-off (finally, som…

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Best of Because News: Billionaires 27:08

14d ago27:08

27:08

Let's check in on the super-rich and why they're creeping into our newsfeed. Featuring Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves, Tom Howell, Alice Moran and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo.

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Is Craig Lauzon DOING IT? 34:44

20d ago34:44

34:44

This week, our panel finds out who's actually fresh faced in Carney's cabinet, we hear about Trump's MAGA bank full of spunk, and who's absolute dynamite on the baseball diamond. Featuring this week Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Ivan Decker also thinks the President is 'transformational' 30:38

27d ago30:38

30:38

It's a Eurovision extravaganza! This week the panel talks about Carney's latest performance, Europe's largest music contest, and the possible Alberta referendum. Featuring Ivan Decker, Ajahnis Charley and Jan Caruana.

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Alice Moran shows up in a dress made of hockey cards 35:54

1M ago35:54

35:54

Election hangover edition. Panel talks potential new Pope, Mark Carney’s victory speech, and the latest millionaire venture: sperm racing. Featuring Eric Peterson, Alice Moran and Chris Locke.

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Brandon Ash-Mohammed can't wait to watch Canada Shore 27:08

1M ago27:08

27:08

Bring home the Cup! The panel shares their excitement for possibly an all Canadian NHL final. Also, they comment on the political ads right before election, as well as Canada’s exciting new reality show. Featuring Ashley Botting, Miguel Rivas and Brandon Ash-Mohammed with host Gavin Crawford.

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Best of Because News: Local News Stories 27:09

2M ago27:09

27:09

From a whistling champion in Saskatoon to annoyed BC bylaw officers in B.C., let’s see if your hometown made the cut. Susan Kent, Kris Siddiqi, Andy Cheng, Alice Moran and more take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Martha Chaves has a chicken to ride 29:54

2M ago29:54

29:54

The panel spends a disruptive night at A Minecraft Movie with "Scotty Screamer" and "Felicity Faces Fines". Later they snitch some neighbours out to a proposed Canadian tax task force, and bring dead iPhones back to life with a new saint. Featuring Miguel Rivas, Ajahnis Charley and Martha Chaves with host Gavin Crawford.…

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Entering the Manosphere with Chris Locke 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

Bust out your tiny charts. The panel squints at Trump's tariff plan, meets with Puss in Boots on the Canadian campaign trail, and learns how to "rise and grind" with an ice bath and a banana peel. Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung and Chris Locke take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Best of Because News: A Cluesical Spectacular 27:08

2M ago27:08

27:08

You’re going to be hearing some of our favourite Altered Lyrics including our latest hit "Fentanyl Czar." This episode features Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung, Chris Sandiford and more.

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Eric Peterson mixes with Canadian Rye 27:06

3M ago27:06

27:06

Our panellists pack their bags for a thrilling trip down the Trans-Canada Highway. Along the way, they'll play a round of 'voting district or diva' and debate the true pronunciation of 'coyote'. Featuring Emma Hunter, Kris Siddiqi, Eric Peterson with host Gavin Crawford.

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Jean Yoon says 'Oh, hi Mark!' to new PM Carney 27:08

3M ago27:08

27:08

Our panellists find out what a 'Tesler' is, consider what raccoons can teach us about tariff negotiations, and get squeaky with it in a round of Mouse News. Featuring Alice Moran, Miguel Rivas, and Jean Yoon.

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Quizzing Canadian with Jeopardy champ Mattea Roach 29:36

3M ago29:36

29:36

The panel gets grilled on Trump Steaks, blasts off with Blue Origin rocket theories, and pitches an idea for a heavenly new soap opera. Featuring Ajahnis Charley, Jan Caruana, and Mattea Roach

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Jennifer Whalen gets critical about minerals 33:56

3M ago33:56

33:56

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.

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Best of Because News: Things That Make You Go Grr! 27:08

3M ago27:08

27:08

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

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Carley Thorne vs. Ford's imaginary fortress 27:10

4M ago27:10

27:10

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.

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Chris Sandiford edits Canada's Tinder bio 33:31

4M ago33:31

33:31

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.

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Scott Yamamura does his best to 'Buy Canadian' 27:08

4M ago27:08

27:08

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.

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Martha Chaves takes on Trump's love of Sharpies 27:08

4M ago27:08

27:08

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

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Niko Stratis takes the news quiz 32:08

5M ago32:08

32:08

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

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Eric Peterson takes the news quiz 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

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

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Best of Because News: Best Word Stories 27:05

5M ago27:05

27:05

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

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Best of Because News: Golden Leftovers 27:05

5M ago27:05

27:05

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

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Andrew Phung takes the news quiz 30:34

6M ago30:34

30:34

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

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'Got Land?' Comedian Janelle Niles takes the news quiz 29:22

6M ago29:22

29:22

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

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Steve Patterson takes the news quiz 33:20

6M ago33:20

33:20

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

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The Corporate Obsession with Generative AI will end us all w/ Nikhil Suresh 1:09:04

10M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Join me as I talk with Nikhil Suresh, rising thought leader and data engineer, about the corporate obsession with generative AI. Nikhil's Blog (and most recent article): https://ludic.mataroa.blog/blog/my-glorious-ascension-to-thought-leadership/Nikhil Suresh is currently the director of Hermit TechOur LinksPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx…

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The Fascist Obsession with AI Art 59:57

11M ago59:57

59:57

Our Links Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JZHKd9ut3p Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytemarxcast Buy Callum's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7162QC7 Sibu's Links Instagram: @sibu.mastersCara handle: @sibu

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Book Marx Episode 1: The Hollow Ones & Mashle 1:01:40

1y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Our very first (recorded) episode of Book Marx! Join Emilio and Callum as they discuss books and manga, as well as too many movies, in this new addition to the Byte Marx Roster!Socials: Patreon: / bytemarx Discord: / discord Twitter: / bytemarxcast

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Who's the Most "Okay" Dad in Westeros? -ASOIAF Dad Ranking /w Hills Alive 1:13:49

1+ y ago1:13:49

1:13:49

We discuss who the most okay dads are in Westeros with Hillary from @HillsAliveYT Socials: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JZHKd9ut3p Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytemarxcast

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How and Why People Get Tired of Video Games 55:30

1+ y ago55:30

55:30

Callum and Emilio discuss fatigue in video games. Specifically, how and why people get get tired of video games. Socials: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JZHKd9ut3p Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytemarxcast

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GRR 004: How The NY Times Succeeds on Hip - Hop...and Fails On Race + KRS - One on the “Crystallization” of Malcolm X 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

41:01

On this edition of GRR: Global Race Report, in light of the recent and ongoing HIP-HOP 50TH anniversary celebrations, I share thoughts which I recently published about why journalism on hip-hop often fails when it comes to race. I cite The New York Times as a recent example. Then, for our singular GRR feature, X100: The Malcolm X Century, we speak …

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GRR 003: Policing “The Chicago Way !” + What If Malcolm & Martin Had Joined Forces? 41:25

2y ago41:25

41:25

In May 2023, a print essay hit the Windy City with gale force. Bluntly titled, “Hundreds of Chicago cops can’t testify in court,” it told the story of the recently leaked Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office’s so-called “Brady” and “Do Not Call” lists. (Cook County is the center of the Chicago metro area.) These leaked lists are documents local pr…

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GRR 002: Put Your Eyes Where My Race Can See + What To Read When You’re In Jail 38:10

2y ago38:10

38:10

On GRR: Global Race Report, we talk with NYU professor Nicholas Mirzoeff about Mizzy (aka Bacari-Bronze O’Garro), the famed, Black, 18-year-old, UK TikTok prankster. Plus, we analyze the “reckless eyeballing” controversy that erupted when Mizzy’s gaze didn’t go where a white man wanted it to go. Then, GRR continues our unique special feature, X100:…

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GRR 001: The Experimental Black Community That Never Was + Malcolm X On White People 57:19

2y ago57:19

57:19

On GRR: Global Race Report, we’ll be talking with Thomas Healy, author of Soul City; a book about the birth, life, and death of a Southern town; one planned, founded, and built, in the 1960s, by Black Americans. Then, GRR will be introducing a regular feature, about which we're especially excited. In less than two years, it’ll be a century since th…

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Global Race Report - Trailer 1:05

2y ago1:05

1:05

Some say, “All roads lead to Rome.” But all roads lead to race, as well. Race. It always looms. It can spill out, messily, at any moment. It can do this, not only where you are, but anywhere. And any media which talks realistically about race must make these facts part of the context. GRR — Global Race Report — does. Hosted and produced by Harry Al…

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Feudalism and its Consequences have been a Disaster for Westeros \w Hill's Alive 1:05:10

2y ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Join us as we talk to @Hill's Alive about the feudalism and its consequences in ASOIANFHill's Alive: https://www.youtube.com/@HillsAliveYTLinks Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pX56BK.... Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytemarxcast... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIA2HJLBm.... Reddit: http…

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Are Older Games Always Better? - How Nostalgia Affects Video Game History 1:07:36

2y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Everyone's nostalgic for last week Friday.Links Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pX56BK.... Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytemarxcast... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIA2HJLBm.... Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ByteMarx/0

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Is Criston Cole a Good or Bad Character? - A House of the Dragon Character Study w/ @HillsAliveYT 1:16:04

2+ y ago1:16:04

1:16:04

Join us as we talk to @Hill's Alive about the Ser Criston Cole in House of the Dragon. Is he a bad guy, a good guy or something in between? Hill's Alive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HillsAliveYT Links Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pX56BK.... Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytemarxcast... In…

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Industrialisation: JRR Tolkien vs GRR Martin w/ @Glidus 1:41:20

2+ y ago1:41:20

1:41:20

We're joined by Glidus to discuss how Lord of the Rings and A Song of Ice and Fire present the theme of industralisation. Glidus: https://www.youtube.com/c/Glidus Links Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pX56BK.... Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytemarxcast... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C…

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Is House of the Dragon Feminist? w/ @Hill's Alive 1:08:19

2+ y ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Join us as we talk to @Hill's Alive about the feminist themes contained in House of the Dragon. Hill's Alive Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HillsAliveYT Links Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pX56BK.... Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytemarxcast... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIA2HJL…

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Context Vs Plot: Which Do Games Need? 1:37:06

2+ y ago1:37:06

1:37:06

Context can justify a lot, but maybe Quiet should have been wearing clothes. Links Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pX56BK.... Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytemarxcast... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIA2HJLBm.... Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ByteMarx/0…

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Solving the Youtube Question - A Response to Shadiversity 51:06

3y ago51:06

51:06

References Mike Duncan's Revolutions Podcast: http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~jwp/revolutions-episode-index.html Super EyePatch Wolf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3xSJuoUnN8 Shadiversity Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fterQsFjIz2o Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Coabt_Z2W6U&t=6500s LGTB Youtube Problems https://www.vox.com/c…

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Onwards and Eastward - Can A Game Be Too Good? 1:11:25

3y ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Join Callum and Emilio as they discuss one of Callum's favorite games. Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/97... Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...…

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Hardly Heroic Season 1, Ep 6 - Part 1 50:00

3y ago50:00

50:00

Sub to Hardly Heroic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4H75OSIeoA32m5eDG2RHQ Cast Members: Largely Unemployed: https://www.youtube.com/c/LargelyUnemployed Callum (Grim Monolith) Kamil (Piesaus) Emilio (DM) Credits: Meggs and Toast: https://instagram.com/meggsandtoast_band?utm_medium=copy_link Artist: PricklyBear- https://www.instagram.com/_prickl…

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Far Cry and Gamification of Revolution 1:09:10

3y ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Join Callum and Emilio as they talk about the Far Cry series, its evolution and why its political themes don't make any sense. Music: Revelation (ft. STARFORCE) @ https://youtu.be/wPcQG0ihCvU Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bytemarx Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pX56BK...... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx...…

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Ratoric: A Tails of Iron Interview. Ft. Jack Bennett 1:04:40

3+ y ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Join us as we interview Jack Bennett from Oddbug Studio, the developers of one of our favorite games of 2021, Tails of Iron Music: Revelation (ft. STARFORCE) @ https://youtu.be/wPcQG0ihCvU Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bytemarx Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pX56BK...... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bytemarx... Tw…

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Spiderman: No Way Home Review - What does it mean to be Spiderman? 1:01:51

3+ y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Join us as we talk to spider-fan and tiktoker Robzy about Spiderman: No Way Home and what spiderman means to us, as we start a mini-series on the channel about spiderman. Links: Insta: @its_robzy Check out her tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSesvL1kC/ Music: Revelation (ft. STARFORCE) @ https://youtu.be/wPcQG0ihCvU Buy us a coffee: https://www.buyme…

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Hardly Heroic Season 1, Ep 3 - The Ladders Strike Back 48:36

3+ y ago48:36

48:36

Sub to Hardly Heroic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4H... Cast Members: Largely Unemployed: https://www.youtube.com/c/LargelyUnem... Callum (Grim Monolith) Kamil (Piesaus) Emilio (DM) Credits: Meggs and Toast: https://instagram.com/meggsandtoast_b... Artist: PricklyBear- https://www.instagram.com/_pricklybear_/ Ambient Music: Darkwing Captures…

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Hardly Heroic Season 1, Ep 2 - Zip Zap Zagoo 49:47

3+ y ago49:47

49:47

Sub to Hardly Heroic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4H75OSIeoA32m5eDG2RHQ Cast Members: Largely Unemployed: https://www.youtube.com/c/LargelyUnemployed Callum (Grim Monolith) Kamil (Piesaus) Emilio (DM) Credits: Meggs and Toast: https://instagram.com/meggsandtoast_band?utm_medium=copy_link Artist: PricklyBear- https://www.instagram.com/_prickl…

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