The Variety Podcast

The Variety Podcast: #019

The Variety Podcast — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 04:26:30 +0000

12/03/13 – We're back with a full discussion on the newly signed $5.2 Billion dollar broadcasting rights agreement between the NHL and Rogers. How does TSN handle being shutout? Will Hockey Night in Canada ever be the same? How does this affect player salaries? Plus, we take your calls to find out what people around the country think! It's not delivery, it's The Variety Podcast!

The Variety Podcast: #018

The Variety Podcast — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 02:04:42 +0000

09/16/13 – Are you in favour or against a Casino in Toronto? What about Ottawa? Also, our reactions to Obama's plan with Syria and a discussion on the issues with anonymity on the Internet. Plus, our trip to the National Archives, Stray Observations, The Joke Zone and our picks!

The Variety Podcast: #017

The Variety Podcast — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:27:25 +0000

07/16/13 – A 'not guilty' verdict concluded the month long George Zimmerman trial in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin. This week's show features our opinions and an in-depth analysis of the proceedings down in Sanford, Florida. Plus, new segment, 'The News Revue' highlights a heavy month in news, Stray Observations and more!

The Variety Podcast: #016

The Variety Podcast — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:53:50 +0000

06/19/13 – Tim Thompson, producer of so many incredible musical openings to Hockey Night in Canada joins us this week as the Stanley Cup is just days away from being handed out! Plus, Edward Snowden, PRISM & the NSA, Stray Observations, picks...and don't miss our hilarious way of catching up on what we missed in the last two months!

The Variety Podcast: #015

The Variety Podcast — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:22:38 +0000

04/24/13 – The bombings at the Boston Marathon and subsequent manhunt headlined a heavy news week south of the border. We analyze the TV and social media angles and are joined by CBC News writer Anand Ram who talks about what it's like in a national newsroom for stories and days like these.

The Variety Podcast: #014

The Variety Podcast — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:21:30 +0000

04/10/13 – Need some tips on how to live life to the fullest in a big city? This week, Aimee Cook of RantsOfARedHead.com joins us and tells us how! Plus, both the heavy and lighter side to the situation in North Korea and we debate Complex Magazine’s controversial piece on “The 40 Hottest Women In Tech”. Also, Steve gets put in the hot seat in “Guess The Dictator” and to close, as per usual, Stray Observations and our picks!

The Variety Podcast: #013

The Variety Podcast — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:56:53 +0000

03/26/13 - With Opening Day only a week away, Jamie Campbell, host of Blue Jays Central on Sportsnet, joins us to talk about the upcoming season and what could be a landmark year for the Blue Jays. Plus, we discuss Jimmy Fallon taking over The Tonight Show next year, NHL realignment, Stray Observations and more! Spring is here and The Variety Podcast is back!

The Variety Podcast: #012

The Variety Podcast — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:50:48 +0000

02/13/13 - It's a fun show this week as we talk last Sunday's Grammy awards, the Pope resigning, an extended discussion on Netflix's House of Cards and its impact on television distribution with special guest Richard Lawler from Engadget.com and an Oscar preview. Plus, you don't wanna miss hitchhiker Kai in 'Stray Observations' and we debut a new segment, 'Is It Just Me?'

The Variety Podcast Quick Hit: Super Bowl XLVII

The Variety Podcast — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:20:27 +0000

02/04/13 - Our thoughts on Super Bowl XLVII from New Orleans where the Baltimore Ravens are Champions after narrowly escaping what would have been the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history. How much of a factor was the power outage? Did Beyonce have anything to do with it? And how about the play of Joe Flacco & Colin Kaepernick? It's The Variety Podcast: Quick Hit!