Tobin welcomes Canadian Country Singer, Paige Rutledge to the show. Paige talks about her latest song, Broken Record, and where she hopes the song leads her. She also talks about idolizing Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, and Shaina Twain and how it was actually a somber moment in her life that led her into this career. We also play a game with Paige called "Turning the Paige" which even Paige admits was her favorite part. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Jun 16, 2021•49 min•Ep. 124
Tobin welcomes ET Canada's Carlos Bustamante to the show. Carlos talks about his career in broadcasting, life in a pandemic with kids, and dealing with negativity on Twitter. Oh right, we also talk about YTV, how he got his start, his favorite memories and what ended up making him leave. It was a fun interview, hope you enjoy it. Check It Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2021•54 min•Ep. 123
In this unedited/ cut from LIVE Recording, Tobin is joined by a few Newfoundland artists who were recently on the podcast to promote their music and the upcoming East Coast Music Awards. We gathered them all together to chat about the music scene in Newfoundland, the importance of having a supportive community, and being a part of the MusicNL family. It's just a fun conversation PRE -ECMA's. It's like the Friends Reunion but with Newfoundland, Musicians Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 122
Tobin welcomes Rachel Cousins back to the show. This episode is part of our East Coast Music Awards Special (ECMAs), therefore we talk to Rachel about her involvement with the show, how she has handled the uncertainty of everything going on with the event, and how she is handling COVID. We also talk to Rachel about social media, haters, bullying, some sprinkles of mental health, and her new song/album Aftermath. So why not relax, and catch up on some Tobin Tonight. Check It Out Here Learn more a...
May 26, 2021•56 min•Ep. 120
Tobin welcomes Jess and Tay to the show. The duo talks about how they formed, performing at Boots and Hearts for the first time, being compared to another act of a similar name and we create a new month called OcNover. We also talk about some music and how they found out they were nominated for CMA Ontario Group of the Year, it's a great episode to check out, so go ahead and listen. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 121
Tobin welcomes Mallory Johnson to the show. Mallory had just arrived back from Nashville to Newfoundland and we chatted about her career, the move to Nashville, the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA's), and more. Mallory tells an interesting story about trying out for Canadian Idol and I also find out Mallory's favorite sour candy. CHECK It OUT HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2021•56 min•Ep. 119
Tobin chats with Rosemary Lawton. We are still focusing on the East Coast Specials as news hit the ECMA's were postponed to a later date in June. That being said, Rosemary talks about the ECMA Awards and what she will be doing for the show, how she got into playing the fiddle, the importance of women in music and she talks about what she has been doing during COVID. We also have an interesting conversation relating to extroverts and introverts. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices....
May 12, 2021•45 min•Ep. 118
Tobin welcomes Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke to the podcast. I call them that cause we're friends now but you may know them as Quote The Raven. Jordan, Kirsten, and I talk about the good old days of MSN, how they came up with the name and become a duo and they fill us in on what they will be doing for the ECMA's and more. Check it Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2021•47 min•Ep. 117
Tobin chats with Newfoundland singer/songwriter, Ian Foster. Ian talks about getting into his own podcast "If and When" and we bond over being podcast hosts. We also talk to Ian about the ECMA's, what he has been doing during COVID, and how a trip to radioshack got him into music. He also tells a really funny Ron Hynes story. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 04, 2021•46 min•Ep. 116
Tobin welcomes Abigale to the show. Abigale is a country-folk singer from Hodge's Cove, Newfoundland. In this episode Abigale talked about how she got into country music, the instruments she can play, how she is handling COVID, and how she was excited to go to Nova Scotia for the ECMA's, and how they plan to do her performance now due to COVID. We also go off on different topics such as Blues Clues, HEY any topic can pop up on Tobin Tonight. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
May 03, 2021•38 min•Ep. 115
Tobin chats with Canadian Country singer and songwriter Jason Blaine about his move from Pembroke to Nashville, raising four kids in COVID, and his current project and music including When I See You. Tobin and Jason also go into a deep dive into country music hitting on artists like Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts, and more, what they enjoy and how they changed the game. Check It Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2021•54 min•Ep. 114
Tobin chats with Canadian Curler, Laura Walker. How is she handling being in the Curling Bubble with her Husband and newborn? How is she keeping busy? Has she binged watched any new shows? We also have some serious conversations involving Curling for the basics of fans like myself, questions like, how does one even get involved in curling or hear about it? How do you create a team? How do you become as great as Laura Walker? Laura also has some fun explaining her choice of mixed doubles partners...
Apr 21, 2021•41 min•Ep. 113
Tobin welcomes R&B Singer, Jenna Nation to the show. The two talk about how Jenna came up with the name, her new song Roses, and about being Canadian. Jenna also explains how due to apps like Spotify, SoundCloud, iTunes, and internet radio she has found and built a following outside of Canada. Roses are Red, Violets are blue, Check out this podcast and learn something new. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2021•34 min•Ep. 112
Tobin welcomes Justin Kelly from the show, Hudson, and Rex on the podcast. You may also remember him as Noah on Family Channels, The Latest Buzz (it does get mentioned). Justin talks about how he got cast on the show, coming to Newfoundland for the first time, working with a dog on the show and we tease about a Jesse spinoff and much much more. Check It Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 07, 2021•47 min•Ep. 111
Tobin chats with Canadian Country Singer and Rising Star, Robyn Ottolini. Robyn and Tobin converse on the things you probably wouldn't get in an everyday run-of-the-mill interview. For instance, does Robyn fall in the shower, why did she not date until 18, and the reason she can handle internet trolls. All '90s kids with an email address would be able to relate. And yes of course we ask Robyn about F-150 and how she got into music. Fun Fact: If Robyn never made it as a musician she wanted to be ...
Mar 24, 2021•49 min•Ep. 110
Tobin welcomes Bob Saget to the podcast. Tobin chats with Bob about his career from Full House to How I Met Your Mother. What he enjoyed about the shows, how he ended up being cast and the alternate ending of HIMYM is a topic as well. Bob also chats about America's Funniest HOME Videos, the re-vamping of the series with "Video's After Dark", "cancel culture" and his new podcast Bob Saget's Here For You. What are you waiting for? Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Mar 17, 2021•51 min•Ep. 109
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
Mar 10, 2021•31 min•Ep. 108
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
Mar 03, 2021•35 min•Ep. 107
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 choic...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 106
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
Feb 17, 2021•26 min•Ep. 105
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 b...
Feb 10, 2021•47 min•Ep. 104
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 megaph...
Feb 03, 2021•48 min•Ep. 103
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
Jan 28, 2021•40 min•Ep. 102
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
Jan 20, 2021•49 min•Ep. 101
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 m...
Dec 24, 2020•33 min•Ep. 100
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
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 99
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
Dec 21, 2020•32 min•Ep. 98
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
Dec 14, 2020•33 min•Ep. 97
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...
Dec 02, 2020•40 min•Ep. 96
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
Nov 19, 2020•45 min•Ep. 95
