CHCH Podcasts

From starring on Polka Dot Door and The Young and the Restless to launching the Reelworld Film Festival in 2000, Canadian actress and producer Tonya Williams continues to make her mark on film and television. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin speaks with the screen legend about her rise in the industry and the impact she has had on those in front of and behind the camera.

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September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, a day to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Host Rick Zamperin speaks with Dr. Vanessa Watts, Associate Professor and Acting Chair of Indigenous Studies at McMaster University about how Canadians should commemorate the day.

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Former CHCH sports reporter Candace Fogolin joined host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to talking about the current sports world, Fogolin recalled her early years of navigating in a male-dominated media industry and is proud of the increased respect women now have in the business.

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Days after the CFL unveiled a slate of rule changes for 2026-27, many fans continue to debate whether or not they will lead to the "Americanization" of the Canadian game. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin chats about it with Hamilton Spectator columnist Scott Radley.

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The CFL has revealed rule changes for 2026 and 2027 that's elicited a wide range of reactions. On this Sportsline Podcast, 3Downnation editor in chief Justin Dunk examined the new regulations and discussed whether the changes were needed.

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On October 3, Hamilton’s Bradley Wilcox will fight for the IBF North American super lightweight title. On today’s Sportsline Podcast with Bubba O’Neil, Wilcox talks about his opponent, balancing work and family, and how being the first of five brothers gives him meaningful motivation.

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As Israel continues its ground incursion into Gaza City and Russia's invasion of Ukraine intensifies, foreign correspondents are tasked with delivering critical updates while sometimes working in a war zone. Host Rick Zamperin speaks with retired Canadian journalist and decorated foreign correspondent Brian Stewart about his new book 'On the Ground'.

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McMaster University's Director of Athletics & Recreation Keenan Lewis Jeppesen spoke with Sportsline Podcast host Bubba O'Neil about a number of life experiences, including meeting President Obama, playing basketball at an Ivy League school, working at Black Entertainment Television and how he views his role at MAC. 

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Toronto Sceptres and Team Canada defender Renata Fast joined Bubba on this Sportsline Podcast.  In addition to chatting about the upcoming PWHL season and the Olympics, the Burlington native spoke about her commitment to fitness and the league's obsession with game day fashion fits! 

Sex workers across the country say they want their profession to be decriminalized. What does that mean and what are the odds of it happening? Host Rick Zamperin speaks with Jelena Vermilion, a Canadian sex work advocate and Executive Director of the Sex Worker Action Program in Hamilton.

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The assassination of Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves across America and beyond. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin spoke about it with Dr. Christian Leuprecht, a distinguished professor at the Royal Military College of Canada. The pair also discussed the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the 24th anniversary of 9/11.