Tobin chats with J.J Hunter of the Hunter Brothers on forming the band, the struggles they faced, and how it was ironic all members of this brotherly duo were in hockey and got injured thus setting them on this path. So sit back and enjoy as Tobin and J.J chat about hockey, life, and music, and Tobin even throws a few jabs at J.J, how will he take it? Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2020•23 min•Ep. 64
Tobin chats with Kyle Meagher about his career in acting and in music. Kyle gets SUPER defensive on wanting both. JOKING. Kyle also explains the reason behind his song, Nowhere, and how he came up with the name of his CD, "Beats in a Bagel Shop". And to close it off we play a game of FIRSTS with Kyle. Find out who Kyle's first celebrity crush was, and much more. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 05, 2020•15 min•Ep. 63
Tobin chats with Ottawa Singer-Songwriter, Kalle Mattson about his upcoming project, his cover of Drake's Hotline Bling, and his album that was inspired by the passing of his mother. Kalle also talks about his influences and has some fun at my expense for downloading songs instead of paying for them. Interesting Fact: The Artwork for that Album was Paintings by his mother. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2020•28 min•Ep. 62
Tobin brings you our Christmas Special. We call it the Memories of Christmas. In this episode we have past guests share their favorite Christmas memory. Guests also recreate "Twas The Night Before Christmas" So why not relax and enjoy the episode. Only 3 days till Christmas, let this episode get you in the mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2019•23 min•Ep. 61
Tobin chats with singer-songwriter, Chloe Caroline about her career in music, how she dabbled in acting as well, and how the two helped her land a role in a Hallmark movie. Chloe also discusses the importance of Day 1 fans and her new music. We also test Chloe's Canadian Citizenship with some Pop Canaduh Questions. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2019•24 min•Ep. 60
Tobin chats with Lindsay Hamilton about her start in media at a young age and how that lead her to breaks with Family Channel and with TSN. She explains what she loves about her job and how she had to CREATE her own opportunities. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2019•31 min•Ep. 59
Tobin welcomes fellow Newfoundlander and Singer/Songwriter Rachel Cousins to the show. The 18-year-old rising star talks about her journey in the music industry, her album, doing shows overseas, and why and how she got into music. In this episode, you'll notice our accents and I find out I have girl-like tendencies when it comes to cleaning/ organizing my room. But I feel I'm not the only guy who does this, just one of the few to actual state they do. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad c...
Nov 19, 2019•19 min•Ep. 58
Tobin chats with Dan O'Toole about working with TSN, leaving for FOX Sports, and then returning to host SC with Jay and Dan. He discusses what brought him to TSN, what brought him to become a sports broadcaster and NOT a Teacher (it's a good story) Dan also gives advice to any young broadcasters who want to make it in the business, it may sound cliche but Dan has literally lived the cliche. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2019•33 min•Ep. 57
Tobin chats with Natalie Safran from the band "The Forevers". She talks about forming the band with her brother Mike and discusses her acting career. FUN FACT: Natalie got into acting through modeling, and she has been featured in movies like Aquaman and Annabelle Comes Home. She is also the SECOND Polish act to have her music charting on the Billboard Music Countdown List. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2019•25 min•Ep. 56
Tobin talks to Canadian Great, Lynn Johnston about her career as a cartoonist. She discusses her struggles, her early success, and of course, the comic strip that started off in newspapers and became a television show in syndication, "For Better or For Worse". She talks about her tough relationship with her mom, and the backlash she caused by creating a gay character and killing off the dog in the comic. It's really quite the episode. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Oct 22, 2019•44 min•Ep. 55
Tobin chats with the talented and beautiful Kara Wagland. She shares her story of how she got into broadcasting, her love of sports, and working at TSN, and gives some insight on why you should always continue to work hard. Check it Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 15, 2019•33 min•Ep. 54
Tobin chats with Emma Watkins (The Yellow Wiggle) about being a Wiggle, her love for the original Wiggles, and the backlash that came from being the First Female Wiggle. She also talks about her interests outside of the Wiggles, her television show Emma and how she decided to use Sign Language in her act. All this and more will be discovered in this week's episode with Emma! So Check it out. FUN FACT: Emma Loves the band BWitched. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Oct 08, 2019•37 min•Ep. 53
Tobin chats with Kate Beirness about her love of sports, working her way to the top of the rankings, and women in media. She talks about getting the call to come to TSN, how fun it is to work there, and being a part of the first all-female Sportscentre. Kate also has some fun talking about Cabbie, Duthie, and other sports anchors at TSN. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2018•22 min•Ep. 52
Tobin chats with Christopher Rich who played Brock Hart on Reba. We talk to him about growing up in Texas in the 1950s, how he got into acting, and of course, we talk about his time on the show Reba. What were some of his favorite memories, does he still talk to the cast, and how he felt about playing Brock Hart, all will be answered. Plus have they thought of a reunion? Chris explains what his idea would be in that situation. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
May 29, 2018•20 min•Ep. 51
Tobin chats with Ottawa's own Kira Isabella. Kira talks about how she got into music at a young age, her love of Shania Twain, touring with Carrie Underwood and Terri Clark, and the song that put her on the map. We also talk about her latest song Little Girl and how pop music has affected the country sound you hear today. We also bond over Michelle Branch. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2018•23 min•Ep. 50
Tobin chats with Martina Ortiz Luis. We find out how she got the job with the Toronto Maple Leafs, how her father played a part in it, and how she gets nervous AFTER she does the anthem. We also find out what other interests Martina has as a 16-year-old and what she hopes to be doing in the future. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2018•18 min•Ep. 49
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
Apr 03, 2018•34 min•Ep. 48
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
Mar 20, 2018•33 min•Ep. 47
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 ac...
Dec 15, 2017•19 min•Ep. 46
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...
Dec 01, 2017•21 min•Ep. 45
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.f...
Dec 01, 2017•20 min•Ep. 44
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
Nov 27, 2017•31 min•Ep. 43
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/adchoic...
Nov 20, 2017•18 min•Ep. 42
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
Nov 17, 2017•26 min•Ep. 41
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 L...
Nov 14, 2017•22 min•Ep. 40
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
Nov 12, 2017•21 min•Ep. 39
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
Oct 31, 2017•23 min•Ep. 38
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
Oct 30, 2017•22 min•Ep. 37
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
Oct 23, 2017•16 min•Ep. 36
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
Oct 23, 2017•28 min•Ep. 35
