Tobin Tonight

Tobin welcomes Adolph Goetz and brothers Ben and Calvin Malson to the podcast. Together all three form the band Telehope, how'd they get that name? It's actually a pretty cool story but you'll have to check out the podcast to learn why or maybe just ask them. In the episode, we find out their favorite Canadian snacks and candy they enjoy on tour, the importance of mental health, and how they deal with their own well being and we talk about BLOW POPS, sorry, sorry SUPER BLOW POPS! Check out the episode here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Nick Wheeler of the All American Rejects (AAR) . Nick talks about the band's beginnings, its success, and frustrations. He talks about growth and looking at things differently than he did when he was in his 20s compared to 40s. We also talk about how everything SEEMS different but is the same in the music industry, sure now we have TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter but you still have to grind to get yourself out there so people see your content. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Canadian Curlers and soon-to-be Newly Weds, Brett Gallant, and Jocelyn Peterman. The two talk about their upbringing in curling, their Olympic experience, and joining new teams in the next curling season. Gallant with Team Bottcher, Peterman with Team Lawes. We also play a fun little game at the end, LUCKILY it did not cause a postponement to the wedding. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Walk off the Earth (WOTE) drummer, Joel Cassady. Joel explains how he joined the band and how social media like YouTube helped the band garner interest in the beginning and how new platforms like TikTok and Instagram have created a new following. Joel also tells us more about the cross-over wave that's happening in the world where now anyone can have their hands in many jars such as WOTE being nominated for a children's album at this year's Juno Awards. Joel also talks about his bandmate, Mike Taylor, and his Mother's passing affected his outlook on life. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Advocate, Lawyer, and Musician, Lily Vakili wears many different hats (if she decided to wear a hat that is). In this episode, Lily talks about how her fascination with words and how it lead to her having a career as a Lawyer, her interest in music and creating a band and having a child with autism, and the importance of having a good support system. Lily talks about her new album, "Walking Sideways" and how one friend set a very high bar for the acts she compared it to. We also have some fun debating COVER songs and whether artists should do them, and if they choose to, what is the bar? Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Canadian Sportscaster, Andi Petrillo. The two talk about name pronunciation and how people can shy away from stating their true last name when they are just starting out. Andi talks about how tough it was leaving Leafs Lunch and trying her best to slow down but admitting she is a workaholic. Andi also opens up on the first time she ever truly felt discriminated against or excluded based on the fact she was a woman in media, it's an interesting story that I feel many can still relate to today. Check out the conversation here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Canadian Country Singer, Mike Whiteside. Mike talks about how he kept busy during the pandemic, how he ended up becoming a country singer and his experience at Boots and Hearts. Check out the episode Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Newfoundland singer-songwriter, Bailey Jordan-Neil. The two talk about the similarities and differences between podcasting and being a musician. Some similarities include entertaining an audience, working on your craft, and having a setlist. Bailey opens up about being an independent artist during the pandemic and how tough it was to find spots to do shows and keep on top of life. He also explains moving from Newfoundland at 17 to pursue his dream in music and having a supportive family along the way. I mean REALLY supportive. Check Out The Episode Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Canadian actor, Shane Marriott about his role in the CBC show, "The Porters", his early love of acting, and being grounded and humble. Shane talks about the impact Will Smith had on his life and his love of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and how he is finding the new show Bel-Air. We also discuss black history in Canada and the importance of porter men to our history and we finish it off with a classic Jordan/Kobe/Lebron Debate. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with actress/writer, Cerina Vincent about her new children's book, "Everybody has a belly Button", how it came to be, and future writing projects. Cerina talks about how she handled the pandemic and her love/hate relationship with social media and its algorithm. We also talk about the world needing to be more inclusive and how you are starting to see that in television and movies. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Canadian actress, Nadine Whiteman Roden on her career in acting, facing rejection, and starring as Dres Richards in Peacocks New Show, "Take Note". Nadine also talks about the need to have more representation in media not just on television and in movies but behind the scenes. Nadine wants more people of color and people of disability to be able to produce, write, direct, and do whatever else they are capable of doing. We also discuss Black Panther and the impact that movie and actor Chadwick Boseman left behind for young black people to say "That's MY superhero" . Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Koster to the show. Koster talks about his latest projects and working with Cone from Sum 41. He tells a great story about picking your spots and first impressions and how that led to him eventually working with Cone. Koster talks about leaving "The Fallaways" and ultimately betting on yourself and we talk about the impacts of social media and gaining a true following. Check It Out Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with singer/songwriter Cheri Moon on her Grammy-nominated Children's Album, "All One Tribe," the Grammy's being more inclusive and diverse and how that came to be and we talk about the process of getting into children's entertainment. Fun Fact: Cheri use to write with Danny O'Donoghue from The Script BEFORE The Script was a thing! Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with singer, Lumidee about being labeled a "One Hit Wonder" and how that affected her, dealing with a record label and haters, and about her new music and projects. She also opens up about overcoming rheumatoid arthritis at the age of fourteen, after she was misdiagnosed with lupus and her thoughts on social media, and how she tries not to get too entangled with it. Oh, and I also found out what would happen to me, a white guy if I visited Spanish Harlem. Spoilers, I'd need Lumidee around A LOT. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with actress, Johanna Liauw about her career, the Netflix show, Tall Girls 2, and being a Mental Health advocate. Johanna also opens up about starting in modeling and transferring into acting, how she stayed active in getting roles during COVID and we discuss gaming. We also talk about social media standards, being introverted extroverts, and how we are both night owls. Hey, maybe you are a night owl listening/watching this episode? Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Rick Campanelli back to the show to discuss what he has been up to since episode 48. The last time we chatted with Rick we discussed his Much Music career and transition into ET Canada. We touch a little on this but the majority of this episode is just two guys chatting about what they have learned from their time in media and Rick offers some insight on building relationships with the acts so the tough questions don't need to be a blindside. We also discuss Rick's goals for 2022, his new radio gig at Z103.5, live interviews, and the Much Music VJ search. I know it's a bit random but that's what you get when you have conversations. Hey we also talk about kidney stones, bet you didn't expect that. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Canadian Curler and fellow Newfoundlander, Brad Gushue on his path back to the Olympics. It has been 16 years since Gushue has represented Canada at the Olympics and this time it is different. It's a pandemic, he has children, he is more experienced, and has some new faces on his team, how will that all factor in, we find out from the source. Gushue also talks about how the team is prepping on and off the ice. His team is in isolation in Vancouver leading up to the games. All members of the team are isolated in the same house, it sounds like a great reality show, Big Brother Newfoundland. How is Brad handling it? Is he calm cool and collected or was this interview his way of getting some quiet time from the boys? Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin puts his Carleton University/ University of Ottawa rivalry aside for this episode and welcomes Canadian Curler, Rachel Homan. The two talk about what it means to represent Canada in the Beijing Olympics. Rachel discusses how the decision came about for Curling Canada to pick and send her and John Morris to Bejing, considering there was no tournament to see who would represent Canada, and she discusses the tough decision of whether she should go or stayed with her team to try and win a Scotties as she felt if she left, her team would not be eligible to play. We also talk about how she became a curler, her relationship with John Morris, and have some fun talking about what Rachel plans to do in Beijing. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Two Time Olympian Jennifer Jones. Jones talks about her career and upbringing in curling at a young age and how she dreamed of winning a Scotties. She talks about her excitement for the Beijing Olympics and the preparation she and her team are doing to stay in shape but also not end up with a positive COVID test. Jones also discusses her 2005 victory in Newfoundland and being screeched in. (HEY I'm a Newfoundlander I had to ask) and we talk about how Mom is viewed in the eyes of her kids, is she a rockstar or just a plain old mom? Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Canadian Broadcast Legend, Brian Williams about his career in broadcasting, the Olympic Games in Bejing, and his retirement. Brian takes us down memory lane of his coverage of so many Olympic Games and what his memorable moments were. The Men's Team Canada Hockey team ended the 50-year gold medal drought, the Bronze that felt like a Gold for Women's Soccer in London 2012 and of course Vancouver 2010, my personal favorites as they were held right here in our backyard and unlike Calgary and Montreal, we walked away with the most gold medals in a Winter Olympics not only by a host nation but all time and it concluded with Crosbys OT Winner. Brian talks about all these things and even gives some advice to young journalists who want to be in the field. What a way to kick-off 2022. Enjoy the episode! Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices