The Variety Podcast

Hosts Mike Valente and Stephen Hanbury bring you The Variety Podcast, an opinionated look at some of the week's most interesting and talked about stories, plus great guests and a little comedy. From sports and television to music, technology and current events, The Variety Podcast has a little something for everybody.

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The Variety Podcast: #019

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!

Dec 04, 2013•54 min

The Variety Podcast: #018

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!

Sep 16, 2013•40 min

The Variety Podcast: #017

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!

Jul 16, 2013•1 min

The Variety Podcast: #016

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!

Jun 19, 2013•48 min

The Variety Podcast: #015

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.

Apr 24, 2013•40 min

The Variety Podcast: #014

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!

Apr 10, 2013•49 min

The Variety Podcast: #013

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!

Mar 26, 2013•46 min

The Variety Podcast: #012

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?'

Feb 13, 2013•42 min

The Variety Podcast Quick Hit: Super Bowl XLVII

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!

Feb 05, 2013•11 min

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