CHCH Podcasts

Send us a text Monday on the Sportsline Podcast is always reserved for a "square-off" format. From the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' win streak, anticipation for the Toronto Maple Leafs regular season, and the end of the Toronto Blue Jays campaign is Morning Live co-host Tim Bolen's feelings regarding a 10th straight loss for the Internationals at the Presidents Cup.

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Send us a text The annual dinner and induction for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats "Wall of Honour" will feature player Mike Walker and builder Bernie Custis. On this Sportsline Podcast, Alumni Association Board of Director, Jason Riley, spoke about the importance of this acknowledgement of excellence.

Send us a text On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko was joined by Hamilton Ward 2 City Councillor Cameron Kroetsch for a wide-ranging interview on a number of topics affecting the downtown core.  The two discuss the recently approved temporary outdoor shelter being placed on city-owned land at Tiffany Street and Barton Street West, the plans for the downtown entertainment district incl...

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Send us a text Rogers’ $4.7-billion buyout of Bell Media for majority control of Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment will likely change how we consume sports in the near future. On this Sportsline Podcast, CHCH News Director Greg O’Brien explained how following your favourite team could evolve.

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Send us a text Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation next week, host Louie Butko was joined by artist and scholar Anong Migwans Beam, from the M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, to discuss her new book "Carl Beam: Life & Work." The book, written about her father, is a timely tribute to the life and legacy of one of Canada's most groundbreaking In...

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Send us a text Joining host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Square-Off was 5th Quarter host and producer Rick Zamperin. In addition to discussing the NFL, Max Pacioretty and the Raptors retiring Vince Carter's jersey was the question if Ticats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell deserves to be a CFL Most Outstanding Player candidate. 

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Send us a text On this episode of Newsmakers, host Louie Butko sits down with legendary comedian, co-creator, writer and star of The Red Green Show, Rick Green. The two discuss his diagnosis of ADHD as an adult, what he learned from it , what he’s learned since and the advocating for others ahead of his appearance at the Centre for Diverse Learnings fundraiser dinner happening next week at the Bur...

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Send us a text In regards to Canadian football on a professional and amateur level, he's the preeminent news breaker in this country. On this Sportsline Podcast, 3DownNation insider Justin Dunk joined host Bubba O'Neil to determine if the Hamilton Tiger-Cats playoff chances are realistic.

Send us a text On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko is joined by longtime CFNY 102.1 the edge personality Alan Cross to discuss the documentary he's been working on about the history of the station called 'The Spirit of Radio.' The two also discuss the future of radio following closures of stations across the country, including CHML in Hamilton, and discuss the news of t...

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Send us a text On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko was joined by CHCH reporter Emily Tayler to recap her busy two weeks talking to celebrities on the TIFF red carpet.  She discusses what the experience was like this year after last year's festival was disrupted by the actor's strike, what she learned from her first year covering it, whether or not she gets star struck and mo...

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Send us a text Mackenzie Barwell, Forge FC digital host and fourth-year McMaster University student, discusses students being back on campus on this Newsmakers podcast with host Louie Butko. They also talk about the "Spark Summit", an event to celebrate women in sports later this month at Tim Hortons Field. 

Send us a text In addition to working in the public service sector, Hamilton's Norm Miller has been talking about sports. For over a decade, his history with the CFL and the Tiger-Cats as director communications put him in the spotlight. On this Sportsline Podcast, the Tabbies recent turnaround was front and centre.

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Send us a text With Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa recently suffering his third concussion in three seasons, the debate of player safety has resurfaced. On this Sportsline Podcast, Hamilton Spectator columnist Scott Radley, pondered should younger brother, Ticats quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa set an example and wear a "Guardian Helmet" for added protection?

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