CaNews Podcast

A fun, weekly take on Canadian news from journalistic comedians.

CaNews vs. The World 2019 02/03/2019

CaNews vs. The World 2019 Jeff and Brad go global as news from around the globe dominates this episode, while China and Canadian relations are tense, Brad explains the tensions in Venezuela and the measles make a comeback in Washington State. Phew! /episode/index/show/canews/id/8505638

Either Friendly, or Canadian, or Both, News 01/27/2019

Either Friendly, or Canadian, or Both, News Jeff and Brad kick off 2019 with a "down the rabbit hole" show where the topics are varied as the two middle-aged white hosts who both have beards and both wear plaid....or...rather, the opposite of that. There is a wide variety of topics is what I want to say, especially Canadian News which is often overlooked, ironically, for a Canadian News podcast! /episode/index/show/canews/id/8409347

CaNews vs. Religion vs. Christmas Music Bans 12/07/2018

CaNews vs. Religion vs. Christmas Music Bans Brad and Jeff follow up on UFO reports, and then boy howdy we dig deep into the Catholic Church scandal and the recent radio ban on "Baby it's Cold Outside"...feel free to join the conversation! /episode/index/show/canews/id/7834109

This Just In: Comedy News Podcast Returns! 11/24/2018

This Just In: Comedy News Podcast Returns! Jeff and Brad return after a 2 year hiatus, but the deluge of emails we got ("deluge" means "zero", right?) to make a comeback could not be ignored! Our slant on world news from the point of view of Canadian comedians can not, and shall not, be ignored. And if we are ignored, well, at least we have a side hustle we have fun doing! /episode/index/show/canews/id/7672535

LNG and Nestle 10/04/2016

LNG and Nestle Don't approve an oil pipeline within ear shot of Brad! Oh boy, here we go!….plus we can't help but comment on the first presidential debate. /episode/index/show/canews/id/4717314

Wake Me Up When September Ends 10/04/2016

Wake Me Up When September Ends September ends with a bang as science and tech explode in our pants AND our hearts. /episode/index/show/canews/id/4717287

Marijuana Poll 09/16/2016

Marijuana Poll Jeff and Brad are back from another unannounced summer hiatus! We may not be reporting the news in real time but we're commenting on it and recording it, so that's even better! /episode/index/show/canews/id/4672156

Pokemon Go and WhatLivesMatter ? 07/17/2016

Pokemon Go and WhatLivesMatter ? Sorry for the long episode but you'll understand why when it's done. Anyway, Jeff and Brad do the usual commentary on this week's new stories including Pokemon GO and then a debate breaks out over AllLivesMatter vs. BlackLivesMatter, accounting for the double-sized episode. Soooo….enjoy! /episode/index/show/canews/id/4521411

Canada Day and 4th of July Day 07/09/2016

Canada Day and 4th of July Day Jeff and Brad provide commentary on the latest news around Canada and the world, this week includes the long weekend for Canada Day and the 4th of July! Get ready for the Canada Post strike and an update on last month's Brexit vote! Plus the ongoing saga of the Hillary / Trump / Bernie bet the boys have going on through November 2016! /episode/index/show/canews/id/4503320

Halfway Through the Year, or is it? 06/15/2016

Halfway Through the Year, or is it? Jeff and Brad mark the halfway point of the year by wondering if June really IS the halfway point of the year. News topics from Canada and around the world get reviewed and skewed weekly on CaNews! /episode/index/show/canews/id/4443829

2 Days After Brad's Mom's Birthday 06/08/2016

2 Days After Brad's Mom's Birthday Jeff and Brad report on this week's news from around Canada and the globe. STI's are up and Prince Edward Island is adorable. /episode/index/show/canews/id/4427165

Elbowgate and Apologies 06/01/2016

Elbowgate and Apologies Join Jeff and Brad again for commentary on this week's latest news stories and events from Canada and around the world! /episode/index/show/canews/id/4409393

Canada Standing Strong! 05/12/2016

Canada Standing Strong! We can't make the Fort Mac fires funny but we can find humour elsewhere! Sorry for the low tech episode but my editing software isn't letting me edit so I'll just be happy if this episode appears online! /episode/index/show/canews/id/4362956

Cold FX Season is Here! 04/12/2016

Cold FX Season is Here! Prepare to learn how petty the FBI are, whether or not Cold FX really works and learn how Disney supports the gay community to make political change! /episode/index/show/canews/id/4288600

Clinton V Sanders: Dawn of Justice 03/31/2016

Clinton V Sanders: Dawn of Justice CaNews is back with a few debates of our own! Jeff and Brad return with news on Canadian Trudeau politics, American Trump politics and how AI will soon destroy us all! /episode/index/show/canews/id/4260752

Post Paris Social Implosion 11/25/2015

Post Paris Social Implosion We recorded our first episode of "season 2" the day before the Paris attacks so now we comment on it here. Comedy gold….? Nope. /episode/index/show/canews/id/3975136

The Return of CaNews … Again 11/25/2015

The Return of CaNews … Again After our longest hiatus yet, we're back with some mostly Canadian news! Jeff Penner and Brad Rossington go over the most-discussed and possibly-overlooked stories of the past week. Although we've had 6 months off, don't expect a full update because we are nowhere near that organized! /episode/index/show/canews/id/3974977

Nickelback Pros and Cons, oh, and News 06/01/2015

Nickelback Pros and Cons, oh, and News Canada and Australia love Nickelback and also hate them. Find out why, from our non-scientific personal opinions! Plus for realz news, too! Science rears it's ugly head to figure out why animals are dying by the thousands. Also, Nickelback! /episode/index/show/canews/id/3588240

California, Has Oil, No Water 05/25/2015

California, Has Oil, No Water Let's chat about how companie's don't know how social media works, then discuss California's oil spill and water problems! /episode/index/show/canews/id/3574086

It's a Fat Fat Fat Fat World 05/14/2015

It's a Fat Fat Fat Fat World Join Brad and Jeff as they battle obesity, the UK government, gang wars and more! Canadian news stories make an appearance, too, don't worry. Thanks to Alberta's vote last week for the NDP. Also, kudos to the pizza hut app for it's live-saving abilities! /episode/index/show/canews/id/3553893

Sports, Politics, Science and Poop! 04/23/2015

Sports, Politics, Science and Poop! This week Jeff and Brad cover science, politics, emoji's, sports, piracy and the Canadian budget! Also, a cute and fluffy story that literally takes the darkest turn imaginable. Download now if you want to hear: /episode/index/show/canews/id/3509632

Don't Steal Game of Thrones 04/14/2015

Don't Steal Game of Thrones Whether we're stealing the latest Game of Thrones leaks or playing Survivor on Reddit, the internet has us by the balls! Why are Reddit users at eachother's throats? Who leaked HBO's hottest show? Oh, internet. /episode/index/show/canews/id/3491412

Rihanna, Kanye, Madonna: Together At Last! 04/03/2015

Rihanna, Kanye, Madonna: Together At Last! Happy long weekend! Get the scoop on "Tidal", the new music streaming service that combines Rihanna, Kanye West and Madonna as business partners. Learn how to make money scamming big corporations and the reason Future Shop is closing! /episode/index/show/canews/id/3471631

Vancouver Transit Debate/War 03/26/2015

Vancouver Transit Debate/War Check out Brad's interviews with members of Vancouver, do they know what they will vote, if they will vote or even that there is a vote going on? What is a plebicite, anyway?? Will we vote Yes, No, Oui or Non!? /episode/index/show/canews/id/3449688

Crowd Funded Anti Fat Shaming 03/13/2015

Crowd Funded Anti Fat Shaming Jeff and Brad are mellowed this week by a mixture of baths and heavy medication. Time to record a podcast, right?! /episode/index/show/canews/id/3422518

Black Llama, Gold Dress 03/03/2015

Black Llama, Gold Dress Tired of the Blue / Grey / White / Gold dress debate? How about hearing Jeff discover it in real time? Was your genuine reaction like this? Join us back on February 26th when the debate began! /episode/index/show/canews/id/3400096

50 Shades of Canadian 02/19/2015

50 Shades of Canadian Valentine's Day is over, 50 Shades of Grey is steaming up nobody and the Canadian Flag celebrates a birthday! Get on in here! /episode/index/show/canews/id/3374006

Oscar Movies and Bad Parenting 02/12/2015

Oscar Movies and Bad Parenting Jeff and Brad recap Superbowl predictions and look forward to the Oscars. Meanwhile, in Missouri, a family had the worst idea ever. Seriously. /episode/index/show/canews/id/3359778

Sports and Politics Equal Comedy 02/06/2015

Sports and Politics Equal Comedy Jeff and Brad chime in the new year of 2015 with all the news you missed, including their prediction of the SuperBowl! Who was right!? /episode/index/show/canews/id/3347160

Science! The Comet Cometh 12/09/2014

Science! The Comet Cometh Jeff and Brad look forward to the end 2014 with news from Canada, the America and abroad, including a comet millions of miles away! /episode/index/show/canews/id/3229552

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