Tobin Tonight

Tobin welcomes Sharon Hampson and her daughter Randi to the show. Sharon is a member of the family-friendly entertainment group, Sharon, Lois and Bram. We talk to both of them about forming the trio, its success in Canada and abroad, the passing of Lois Lilienstein, and the impact they had on acts like Splash n Boots, Jeremy Fisher, and others.  Check It Out Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Canadian Singer/Songwriter Bad Child to the podcast. Bad Child talks about his latest song and album. We also chat about losing his mom at a young age and how music was his way of coping with the pain and finding a way out from the dark times.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes James, Jonny, Aimee, and Emily of Paper Jackets to the show. We talk about the band name, how they all met and how they each got into music and life during COVID. The band also learns something new about Jonny, does it break up the band? Can they forgive him? Stay tuned to find out. This was the first interview we did with streamyard and with more than two people. There is some lag due to connection issues but hope you enjoy the episode. Check It Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Justin Benlolo of BRKN LOVE. The two talk about Justin's love of KISS, his musical influences, and hoping to someday get his music in an NHL or Wrestling Game (though it has played in an NHL Stadium during playoffs) and we clue it up by finding out what Justin hopes for 2021 brings him and the band.  Check it Out Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Tobin chats with the great, Natalie MacMaster. Natalie has numerous awards under her belt. She has several Artist of the Year awards from the East Coast Music Association, two Juno Awards for the best instrumental album, and has won Fiddler of the Year from the Canadian Country Music Association. She has been honored with the Order of both Canada and Nova Scotia as well, not too shabby for a girl from Troy, Nova Scotia.    Tobin and Natalie talk about how she got into fiddling, the success it has brought her, and how it has had such a huge impact on the East Coast lifestyle.  Natalie discusses how she has taken what she has learned through the process and has passed it down to her children as well.  Natalie also opens up about having a child with down syndrome and making them feel included and what lessons and memories she wants her kids to have when she is gone.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Hal Johnson of Body Break fame to the show. Hal talks about how the project came about due to discrimination. Hal also opens up about his past/present experiences with discrimination and how he handles it. Although Body Break became a successful project, did you know 40 or so companies turned it down and some even wanted Hal replaced? Tune in to learn more about Hal Johnson and how he overcame the obstacles he faced.  Check It Out Here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's. Kathy talks about growing up in Texas, creating bands, and how she eventually joined The Go-Go's. She talks about the issues they faced, the reunions, and her book "All I Ever Wanted" plus she tells a few interesting stories along the way.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Jennifer Hedger to the show. Hedger talks about becoming a dog lover, how she got involved in sports media and she opens up about depression and dealing with it in a pandemic. All of this and more on this week's episode of Tobin Tonight.  Whose Dog is Barking?  Check It Out Here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 In the 100TH Episode of Tobin Tonight, we celebrate Christmas, a very different kind of Christmas, The Christmas in COVID.  We reached out to past guests and got their input on what Christmas means to them. What are some of their favorite traditions, their favorite Christmas songs and movies and their favorite Christmas Memories. So sit back and relax as Tobin and his guests try their best to spread some holiday cheer! See you in 2021 :)  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 99 of the podcast, Tobin experiences what it is like to be on the other side of the question mark. Instead of being the interviewer, he is now the interviewee. With the help of his brother, Sean, we learn more about the host of Tobin Tonight. How did the podcast start? Who were some of his favorite guests? How does he get the acts that he has had on the show to agree to come on?  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Newfoundland Comic, Josh Menchions, and his business partner Kelly McGuire on disability in Newfoundland and the struggles they face in the province, especially in Downtown St. John's.  Josh also talks about his unique comic style and how people react to his standup material which includes Josh poking fun at himself and his disability.  Check it Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Tyler Ransom to the show to discuss his interest and passion in jazz and blues music. Tyler has a kidney illness called Nephrotic Syndrome which he discusses on the podcast and explains how that has not set him back from pursuing his musical career. Tyler also talks about his new album out in February and how John Mayer once LIKED his video.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Sally Shaar of the Canadian rock band, Monowhales to the show. Sally talks about the new album the band is putting out, and the song All or Nothing. Tobin and Sally take a virtual walk down memory lane remembering the days of MSN, Habbo Hotel, Neopets, and of course MySpace. They talk about the times before PR reps for bands and how bands were essentially their own promoters in the digital age.  Hey, if you like retro 90's talk with an easy-going fun personality who also sings in a band, you have VERY distinctive tastes but WE got you covered.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Isabel Ritchie and Jeremy Drury of the Strumbellas to the podcast. The two talk about how the band formed, how they got into their instruments, for Isabel, the violin, and for Jeremy the drums and they chat about making an album in COVID.  Tobin also enlights Jeremy on the College Years of Saved By The Bell, therefore it's already a must-listen.  Check It Out Here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with All Elite Wrestlings (AEW), Vickie Guerrero about how she got involved with the wrestling business, her role in WWE, and now in AEW. Vickie talks about her late husband/ wrestling icon Eddie Guerrero and about creating her own podcast, the excuse me brand and we touch on Chris Benoit and his role in wrestling/their relationship. Tune In. Check It Out Here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Brendan Brown from Wheatus to the show. Brendan talks about how he formed the band, his original path in life, and the hit song Teenage Dirtbag. Brendan and Tobin also chat about some other artists and their creativity and Brendan gives updates on a future tour and re-release of their debut hit album.  Check It Out Here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Tebey to the podcast. Tebey talks about signing a record deal at 16, losing that deal and working his way back into the music industry (not that he ever left, he just sort of shifted gears). Tebey also talks about being a mental health advocate and how it's still a struggle today but it's important to talk about it. We finish off the episode with a game of "How Canadian", so why wait, go enjoy this week's episode.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Felix Snow and Chelsea Todd of 17 Memphis. The duo talk about how they are handling COVID, their music and latest projects, and the meaning behind the name.   It's an opposites-attract dynamic which makes for a fun interview. How do they view music? Who inspired them? Do they like being classified as pop-country?  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Sportsnet Central Host, Ken Reid. They talk about growing up on the East Coast, Hockey Cards, and how Ken came up with the ideas for his books based on hockey cards. Ken also tells his "journeyman" story of how he went from the east coast to the west coast to landing his job with Sportsnet. The title may be odd, but you'll understand it once you hear the "How Canadian" part of the episode.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Ian Casselman of the Canadian band, Marianas Trench. Ian explains how he joined the band thanks to an ad in the paper, Josh's quick wit, and smarts, and gives some insightful opinions on social media and cancel culture.  Ian also talks about the importance of Much Music to the band's career, being honest, and reaching out to your fans.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices