Tobin welcomes singer-songwriter, Madison Olds back to the podcast. Madison and I talk about New Year Resolutions, are they good or just a way to set yourself up for failure? We also talk about the Disney/Nick shows we grew up on and the entertainment industry as a whole. We clue up the episode with a game of random questions, so if you ever wanted to know What Madison's favorite candy is or What she looks for in a friend, or What the last thing she bought was, well you are in luck because we co...
Jan 12, 2023•47 min•Ep. 183
Tobin closes out the year by welcoming Michigan singer-songwriter and future best friend, Melanie Pierce to the podcast. Melanie and I talk about making it, in the social media world and how we don't WIKE it (Chris Evans reference) Melanie also talks about her goals for 2023, her first guitar and she struggles to come up with a valid fear but eventually gives me a deep one that we can all relate to. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2022•43 min•Ep. 182
It was the episode before Christmas and Tobin was feeling blue, he had not been feeling well and things were DUE. The year without a Christmas Special, it hurt to even say, then an email came that made Tobins' day We got your request, Tim would love to sit and chat, and thus they did so, so there's that! Enjoy this conversation with Tim Allen as he talks about the latest installment of the Santa Clause franchise, "The Santa Clauses" and how he ended up getting the role and agreeing to return in ...
Dec 24, 2022•6 min
Tobin chats with Canadian Country singer, Jessie T. Jessie is an artist we wanted to have on for a while but the timing never seemed to be right until now. Jessie and I talk about her latest song Margarita and her new album coming in 2023, and we talk about the superpowers we would want and what freaks us out the most. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022•59 min•Ep. 180
Tobin welcomes family entertainers, Sonshine and Broccoli back to the podcast. Tobin catches up with Lisa (Sonshine) and Brock (Broccoli) about how their lives have been since COVID. Sonshine had a baby and Broccoli got married that's a good start. We also discuss their latest album, the process, and some things they may have changed since the last album. We close out the episode by playing some random questions that MAY or MAY NOT have almost caused Sonshine to beat up Broccoli. Check It Out He...
Nov 24, 2022•43 min•Ep. 179
Tobin welcomes Matt, Mike, and Kyle from the band Sub-Radio to the show. The three members talk about the bands' formation, the name, and how Reddit helped gain their audience. They also play a game of Random Questions and we find out which members of the band are more likely to miss a show, go crazy on social media, and have bad taste in music. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 178
Tobin welcomes Ottawa singer/songwriter and actress, Steph La Rochelle to the show to talk about her career in music and acting, her new album and song Wild Flower, and to figure out what her favorite sour candy is. You know the IMPORTANT stuff. We also talk about performing on a virtual stage and how awkward it is. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 177
Tobin welcomes John Stamos to the show. John talks about his career in acting and how he always wanted to work on a sitcom and how when he got the chance he almost immediately quit. John also talks about his relationship with the late Bob Saget and shares some funny stories about his friend. We also discuss John's latest project, season 2 of Big Shot on Disney + and John facetimes a friend for my birthday. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 176
Tobin welcomes fellow Newfoundlander Justin Fancy to the show. Justin talks about starting his musical career during the pandemic, the early success, and staying within his country music lane but not forgetting his Newfoundland roots. Justin shares his advice to young and old artists who are just starting off in the world of social media as well. Simply put, don't post things that can hurt your rise. All of that and more on this episode. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Oct 19, 2022•40 min•Ep. 175
Tobin welcomes Canadian Olympic Speed Skater, Valerie Maltais to the podcast. Valerie talks about her Winter Olympic experience, how she pushes herself to do better and how her dad originally had a different idea for her career, it's still sports but it was not speed skating. Valerie also talks about what she likes to do in the offseason and why she's afraid of thunderstorms. Check It Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 05, 2022•56 min•Ep. 174
Tobin welcomes fellow East Coaster, John Reardon to the show. You may know him as Detective Hudson on CityTV's Hudson and Rex filmed in Newfoundland ( cheap home province plug). John discusses the new season of the show, how he got into acting and what it's like working with animals on set. Don't worry no spoilers were given BUT we did dive deeper into the relationship between Hudson and Sarah and of course we talk the MOBILE UNIT. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 173
Tobin welcomes musician, Ian McConnell to the podcast. Ian talks about his style of music and how it came to be. Tobin compares Ian's style to Ed Sheeran and Bo Burnham sharing a stage. Ian also discusses how he manages his social media platforms and the importance of doing something you love because you love it not for the appeal of others. Tobin also plays a game of random questions with Ian where we find out Ian's fears and future goals. Check it Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Sep 21, 2022•58 min•Ep. 172
Tobin welcomes back Nicole and Armand of the Canadian Country Duo, Broadtree. The three picked right back up where they left off a year ago talking about the changes a year can bring and Broadtree's latest song "You Only Miss Me Cause I'm Gone". Nicole and Armand open up about the lessons they learned in the past year including admitting they may have not been ready for everything that was planned, but they see it as growth and a positive for the future. Check It Out Here Learn more about your a...
Sep 14, 2022•56 min•Ep. 171
In this episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin welcomes Tommy Siegel from the band Jukebox the Ghost to the show. Tommy talks about forming the band back in university, the origin of the band's name, and their new album "Cheers". The two also discuss the crossroads of doing things you love and then really working at it to make it a career. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2022•50 min•Ep. 170
Tobin welcomes Canadian Tennis star Bianca Andreescu to the podcast. Bianca talks about her stellar 2019 year which included winning the Canadian and US open and trying to get back to that form. Bianca also opens up about taking social media breaks, recovering from injuries, and the importance of not letting people get the best of you. Check Out The Episode Here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022•25 min•Ep. 169
Tobin chats with Canadian Curler, Shannon Birchard about music and movies, does she enjoy country or pop? Does she like comedies or horror, you know the usual things you ask a Canadian Curler that has won back-to-back Scotties. No big deal. Don't worry we also talk about her curling career, how she ended up joining Team Einarson, and meeting two curling legends at a young age. How does she feel now when kids come up to her with that same look she had when she met Colleen Jones as a child? Check ...
Aug 08, 2022•48 min•Ep. 168
Tobin welcomes Adolph Goetz and brothers Ben and Calvin Malson to the podcast. Together all three form the band Telehope, how'd they get that name? It's actually a pretty cool story but you'll have to check out the podcast to learn why or maybe just ask them. In the episode, we find out their favorite Canadian snacks and candy they enjoy on tour, the importance of mental health, and how they deal with their own well being and we talk about BLOW POPS, sorry, sorry SUPER BLOW POPS! Check out the e...
Aug 01, 2022•58 min•Ep. 167
Tobin chats with Nick Wheeler of the All American Rejects (AAR) . Nick talks about the band's beginnings, its success, and frustrations. He talks about growth and looking at things differently than he did when he was in his 20s compared to 40s. We also talk about how everything SEEMS different but is the same in the music industry, sure now we have TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter but you still have to grind to get yourself out there so people see your content. Check It Out Here Learn more about y...
Jun 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 166
Tobin chats with Canadian Curlers and soon-to-be Newly Weds, Brett Gallant, and Jocelyn Peterman. The two talk about their upbringing in curling, their Olympic experience, and joining new teams in the next curling season. Gallant with Team Bottcher, Peterman with Team Lawes. We also play a fun little game at the end, LUCKILY it did not cause a postponement to the wedding. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 165
Tobin chats with Walk off the Earth (WOTE) drummer, Joel Cassady. Joel explains how he joined the band and how social media like YouTube helped the band garner interest in the beginning and how new platforms like TikTok and Instagram have created a new following. Joel also tells us more about the cross-over wave that's happening in the world where now anyone can have their hands in many jars such as WOTE being nominated for a children's album at this year's Juno Awards. Joel also talks about his...
May 25, 2022•56 min•Ep. 164
Advocate, Lawyer, and Musician, Lily Vakili wears many different hats (if she decided to wear a hat that is). In this episode, Lily talks about how her fascination with words and how it lead to her having a career as a Lawyer, her interest in music and creating a band and having a child with autism, and the importance of having a good support system. Lily talks about her new album, "Walking Sideways" and how one friend set a very high bar for the acts she compared it to. We also have some fun de...
May 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 163
Tobin chats with Canadian Sportscaster, Andi Petrillo. The two talk about name pronunciation and how people can shy away from stating their true last name when they are just starting out. Andi talks about how tough it was leaving Leafs Lunch and trying her best to slow down but admitting she is a workaholic. Andi also opens up on the first time she ever truly felt discriminated against or excluded based on the fact she was a woman in media, it's an interesting story that I feel many can still re...
Apr 27, 2022•42 min•Ep. 162
Tobin chats with Canadian Country Singer, Mike Whiteside. Mike talks about how he kept busy during the pandemic, how he ended up becoming a country singer and his experience at Boots and Hearts. Check out the episode Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 161
Tobin chats with Newfoundland singer-songwriter, Bailey Jordan-Neil. The two talk about the similarities and differences between podcasting and being a musician. Some similarities include entertaining an audience, working on your craft, and having a setlist. Bailey opens up about being an independent artist during the pandemic and how tough it was to find spots to do shows and keep on top of life. He also explains moving from Newfoundland at 17 to pursue his dream in music and having a supportiv...
Apr 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 160
Tobin chats with Canadian actor, Shane Marriott about his role in the CBC show, "The Porters", his early love of acting, and being grounded and humble. Shane talks about the impact Will Smith had on his life and his love of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and how he is finding the new show Bel-Air. We also discuss black history in Canada and the importance of porter men to our history and we finish it off with a classic Jordan/Kobe/Lebron Debate. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Apr 06, 2022•54 min•Ep. 159
Tobin chats with actress/writer, Cerina Vincent about her new children's book, "Everybody has a belly Button", how it came to be, and future writing projects. Cerina talks about how she handled the pandemic and her love/hate relationship with social media and its algorithm. We also talk about the world needing to be more inclusive and how you are starting to see that in television and movies. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2022•53 min•Ep. 158
Tobin chats with Canadian actress, Nadine Whiteman Roden on her career in acting, facing rejection, and starring as Dres Richards in Peacocks New Show, "Take Note". Nadine also talks about the need to have more representation in media not just on television and in movies but behind the scenes. Nadine wants more people of color and people of disability to be able to produce, write, direct, and do whatever else they are capable of doing. We also discuss Black Panther and the impact that movie and ...
Mar 23, 2022•52 min•Ep. 157
Tobin welcomes Koster to the show. Koster talks about his latest projects and working with Cone from Sum 41. He tells a great story about picking your spots and first impressions and how that led to him eventually working with Cone. Koster talks about leaving "The Fallaways" and ultimately betting on yourself and we talk about the impacts of social media and gaining a true following. Check It Out Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 156
Tobin chats with singer/songwriter Cheri Moon on her Grammy-nominated Children's Album, "All One Tribe," the Grammy's being more inclusive and diverse and how that came to be and we talk about the process of getting into children's entertainment. Fun Fact: Cheri use to write with Danny O'Donoghue from The Script BEFORE The Script was a thing! Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 09, 2022•51 min•Ep. 155
Tobin chats with singer, Lumidee about being labeled a "One Hit Wonder" and how that affected her, dealing with a record label and haters, and about her new music and projects. She also opens up about overcoming rheumatoid arthritis at the age of fourteen, after she was misdiagnosed with lupus and her thoughts on social media, and how she tries not to get too entangled with it. Oh, and I also found out what would happen to me, a white guy if I visited Spanish Harlem. Spoilers, I'd need Lumidee a...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 154
