Tobin Tonight

Tobin chats with Rick Campanelli (The Temp) about his career in broadcasting. We chat about his start at Much Music and the glory days of the brand. Rick also talks about transitioning from Much Music to ET Canada and what his next chapter is now that he has parted ways with the Entertainment Tonight show. I share a few of my ideas of what Rick should do, does he like them?  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes CBC Foreign Correspondent, Paul Hunter to the show. Paul talks about his upbringing in North York, his passion for journalism, and how it led him from Wingham, Ontario to Washington, D.C. He also discusses cover Donald Trump, U.S stories, and other world events he has covered over the years. Plus he gives some advice to journalists starting off in the field OR wanting to get started Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twas The Podcast Before Christmas and all was alright, Tobin had gotten his guests for Tobin Tonight! Here it is Folks, Our Season 2 Christmas Special! We called in a few favors, safe to say these guest will be changing their emails and numbers in 2018 (I kid) BUT we called in past guests to help us out on our special, so sit back and enjoy the podcast, let's get festive! You'll hear from Santa Clause himself and you'll hear some of your favorite comedians, news/sports anchors, musicians, and actors coming together in the spirit of the year to do their version of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" Below is who said what line, ENJOY the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with a 25 Gemini Award winner, A man who was appointed an Officer in the Order of Canada and inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. Oh and it's all one person, who is also a fellow Newfoundlander born in the same month as this host, THAT's THE TAKE AWAY here. Rick Mercer joins the show to talk about his career from 22 Minutes to Talking to Americans to the Rick Mercer Report. Rick opens up about his relationship with the late Gord Downey, what he plans on doing after the Rick Mercer Report ends in April and what he enjoyed about the show. He also gives a funny story on how an American President would not due to press with CBC due to his show, or SO HE WAS TOLD, it's a great story. Check It Out Here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Newfoundland Curler, Brad Gushue to the podcast to talk about his career, his success over the past few years ESPECIALLY in 2017, and of course the upcoming Tim Hortons Roar of Rings being held in Ottawa this month.  Brad talks about the 2006 Olympics and what it would mean now getting to go back, a little older and wiser, the excitement of winning the brier at home after coming up short in Ottawa, and much more.   Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with James Duthie about his podcast, his books, and getting his big break at TSN, and James shares a story about his former mentor at CTV Ottawa, Bryan Smith. James talks about picking your spots to use humor comparing it to Letterman and we chat about the first time I met James at a Carleton Homecoming Game.  Check It Out Here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin goes SHAMELESS as he chats with Steve Howey on how he landed the role as Kevin Ball on the hit show that just got picked up for a ninth season. We talk a few spoilers on this season, season eight, and what he enjoys about the show. But before we get into that Steve talks about how he got into acting, and of course the show I know him best from REBA as he played a funny air-headed character but lovable goof, Van. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Adrienne Arsenault to talk about becoming one of the new faces of the National. We discuss her career, how she got her foot in the door at the CBC (it's a funny story) and some tips she is learning as she takes on a new role in hosting.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Bryton James about his career on Young and the Restless, his charity work, and of course playing Little Richie on Family Matters. Bryton discusses how he got the part, his favorite memories, the casting of Jaleel White as Steve Urkel, and his crush on Kelly (Laura).  Bryton also discusses the passing of Michelle Thomas ( Mira) and his thoughts on a reunion, would he entertain the idea, what would he expect a reboot to look like, and what would the synopsis be? Check It Out Here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin interviews Ryan and Jimmy of the band Picture This. We talk about their success, how the band was formed and why Irish music is so distinctive. We also talk about how a former One Direction member reached out to the band to help them get exposure and where the band sees themselves at this time next year. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Ian Hanomansing on growing up in Sackville, New Brunswick, his early start in broadcasting, and how he got to the CBC. We also talk to Ian about his excitement to get started with the new National, the move from Vancouver to Toronto, and why CBC went with 4 hosts instead of the usual one or two that Canadians are used to. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In this episode, we go on location to the CBC Headquarters in Ottawa. Tobin sits down with Rosemary Barton to talk about how she got into politics, and what she looks forward to doing with the new show and she gives us a more in detail description of how the show is going to work. We also find out more interests Rosemary has, for instance, did you know she would like to interview musicians and loves to laugh? Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Newfoundland author, Darlene White Antle to the podcast. Darlene talks about how she came up with the idea to write a children's book on autism called The Autistic Puppy and why she chose a dog as the main character. Darlene explains the process of writing the book to getting it out in stores and the reception it got. You can buy the book on Amazon or ask for it in your local bookstores.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Andrew Chang about gearing up to become one of the new faces of CBC's flagship program, The National. We discuss his career and how he landed his first role at CBC in Montreal and how that led him to Vancouver and now to The National.  Andrew also explains what he is most excited about with the new format and much more. So go ahead and press play on this episode! Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Richie Andrews otherwise known as Outasight about his new album, "Richie" and about his success in the music industry. We talk to him about his hit song, "Tonight is the Night", signing with Warner Music at the beginning of his career, and how he came up with his stage name. We also discuss his musical influences and interests, so go check it out! Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Mr. William Daniels about his career and Boy Meets World. We take a trip down nostalgia lane to find out how Will got the part, how he almost DIDN'T become Mr.Feeny, and what he enjoyed about the show. Of course, we also talk to him about his career leading up to that role including meeting his wife Bonnie who played the Dean in Boy Meets World and teamed up with him earlier in their television career on St. Elsewhere. So take a trip with me down memory lane, from one big Boy Meets World Fan to another, and enjoy this episode. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin goes LIVE, face to face with Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan. He talks about forming the band, creating the name, and getting their first record deal.  Chuck also tells us about the Simple Plan Foundation, some of his favorite memories with the band and we discuss his relationship with the late Chester Bennington of Linkin Park.   EXCUSE the background noise as this was done in Algonquin College when the band was doing press, and other members were being interviewed as well.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Dylan Playfair (AKA Riley of Letterkenny) to the podcast. Dylan talks about his career in acting and transitioning from the hockey world he grew up in the acting world. He also tells us how an actor on Friday Night Lives helped him pursue his career in acting. Of course, we talk about the show Letterkenny, how he got the part, how it all came to be, and his favorite part about doing the show and we finish it off with Dylan telling us how an infamous YouTube clip of his father Jim Playfair flipping out on the bench helped him convince his agent he was ready to be an actor. Check It Out Here    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Canadian Country star, Dean Brody. The two talk about Dean's upbringing and getting into the country scene. They talk about new country compared to old country and about crashing a wedding in Newfoundland while filming a song with Great Big Sea. Dean also talks about his success at the CCMA's where earlier this month he added to his collection with another three, giving him 16 CCMA Awards and 2 Juno's.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin talks with TSN's own Jay Onrait. Jay discusses the new show and podcast, his experience down at Fox Sports, and his career. We also ask him what we can expect from the show once Hockey season starts and what prompted him to write his books, Anchorboy and Number Two. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices