Best Matt Lauzon Podcasts (2025)

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Best of Because News: Billionaires 27:08

7d 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

13d 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

20d 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

27d 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

1M 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

2M 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

3M 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

4M 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

5M 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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Matt Wright takes the news quiz 29:42

6M ago29:42

29:42

Ashley Botting, Ali Hassan, and Matt Wright take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford

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Shifting your state for a powerful life 30:25

3y ago30:25

30:25

Have you ever noticed that when you feel your best, everything seems to go a lot smoother? But when you feel unsafe in your system, then everything just seems to fall apart? I had a fresh awakening recently out of my relationship with my partner Marie-Eve. I realized that life is a direct reflection of how I feel in my system. I realized that the l…

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Success, Love And Connection 33:08

3y ago33:08

33:08

Are you looking for a satisfying level of personal success, deep love and meaningful connections?For the longest time in my life, I strived for success but could never feel satisfied. I wanted to feel love and passion for myself and life, but it was always covered up with anger and fear. I was yarning for deep meaning connections, but I pushed peop…

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Feeling Anxious or Stressed? This tool can help 25:21

3y ago25:21

25:21

😬 Feeling Anxious or Stressed? 😫 I've been having painful and uncontrollable anxiety these past couple of weeks and a big part of it comes from the fear of the unknown. The fear of the unknown shows up in all areas of our lives, from our profession, to money, to relationships, our health, to even ourselves. And our emotional body will respond to ou…

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Breakthrough What's Holding You Back + Big Changes Just Happened 51:43

3+ y ago51:43

51:43

✊🏼 🚀 Breakthrough What's Holding You Back + Big Changes Just Happened 🛻 🏔 Although there are no shortcuts to growth there are ways to accelerate the process. No matter where you find yourself on your journey this technique will sure have you transform in strides like never before. Plus is there ever an end to growth and healing? In my latest podcas…

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Introducing Because News 1:16

5y ago1:16

1:16

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/

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#17 - The Family Business with Barbara Kay 30:27

5+ y ago30:27

30:27

As the Wrongspeak podcast hits pause and we say goodbye to Debra, Jon interviews his mother Barbara Kay for the first time. Barbara is a columnist with Canada's National Post and a wrongspeaker extraordinaire. They discuss their visions of classical liberalism, how Quebec nationalism gave Barbara "a taste for polemics," Jewish intellectualism and m…

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#16 - Our Lines are Open: Confessions of a Talk Radio Host with Matt Gurney 1:04:54

6y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Jon has a frank conversation with his friend and former colleague at Canada's National Post, Matt Gurney, a Toronto-based political commentator, about the inner workings of AM talk radio, the use of outrage as currency and the limitations of the medium.By TNKR Media

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#15 - Khalistan in Canada with Balraj Deol and Niru Kumar of Desiland 1:11:27

6y ago1:11:27

1:11:27

In a crossover episode with the new Desiland podcast, Jon speaks with host Niru Kumar and veteran journalist Balraj Deol, editor of Canada's Khabarnama Punjabi Weekly, on the Khalistan movement promoting a separate Sikh state in India and how its supporters gained so much influence in Canadian politics. Subscribe to Desiland on your favourite podca…

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#14 - Such a Shanda with Naftuli Moster 56:35

6y ago56:35

56:35

Jon speaks with renegade Jewish activist Naftuli Moster. During his childhood, Moster was just another nice Jewish boy at a New York City yeshiva. But he isn't happy about the education he got—and now he's speaking out about it.By TNKR Media

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#13 - Comedy Without Hashtags with Craig Lauzon 28:58

6y ago28:58

28:58

We often hear about how political correctness is killing comedy. But for Craig Lauzon and other First Nations performers, that's just part of the challenge. Don't forget to subscribe, rate us and follow on Facebook and Twitter @Wrongspeak!By TNKR Media

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#12 - Transparency Evangelism with Minds CEO Bill Ottman 41:58

6y ago41:58

41:58

Founded in 2015, Minds is a niche social platform that uses an open-source software model, allowing community members to express themselves with little fear of censorship and reward each other for popular content. Jon recently spoke with co-founder Bill Ottman in New York City about his techno-utopianism and why censorship is undermining social net…

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#11 - 35 Years of Wasted Time with Edward Hertrich 26:02

6y ago26:02

26:02

Jon speaks with Edward Hertrich, recently released from prison after a 35-year sentence for crimes, including murder, committed in his youth. The Toronto resident now strives to spread a clearer understanding of life and redemption. His memoir, Wasted Time, is published by Dundurn Press.By TNKR Media

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#10 - That's Not Funny with Mike Ward and Jamie Kilstein 33:37

6+ y ago33:37

33:37

To end 2018 on a lighter note, Jon speaks with Canadian comic Mike Ward, fined by a Human Rights Tribunal in Quebec for a controversial joke; and Debra chats with American comedian Jamie Kilstein on political correctness and censorship among liberals. And stay tuned until the very end to hear Jon tell Debra a classic Jewish joke! Thank you, Wrongsp…

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Episode 169 - MC Nigel Grinstead, Chris Sandiford, Tim Blair, Dan Belkin, Nour Kidwai, and Jordan Foisy

6+ y ago

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The ALTdot Comedy Lounge broadcast on SiriusXM's Canada Laughs - November 30, 2018. Featured in this episode: MC Nigel Grinstead, Chris Sandiford, Tim Blair, Dan Belkin, Nour Kidwai, and Jordan Foisy Follow us on Twitter @AltdotComedy and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Al…

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#9 - "TERF" v. Trans with Meghan Murphy and Julie Rei Goldstein 45:12

6+ y ago45:12

45:12

Jon and Debra examine both sides of a tense debate on the left between radical feminists and transgender activists. Meghan Murphy, the Feminist Current founder recently banned from Twitter for misgendering, and Julie Rei Goldstein, actress and trans activist, make their cases to Wrongspeak.By Wrongspeak

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