CHCH Podcasts

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For the last quarter century, many people have visited the Hamilton Cemetery to learn about the history of those who call it their final resting place. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by Robin McKee, a Hamilton historian who is celebrating his 25th anniversary of hosting tours at Hamilton Cemetery.

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CHCH Morning Live's Rick Zamperin and The Spec's Scott Radley were the guests on this Sportsline Podcast. The roundtable discussion covered the CFL's new playoff format, the Blue Jays' slow start and the possibility of Hamilton supporting both the AHL and PWHL.

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Canada's Ryan Rozicki will be making his debut with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing on June 6 as the headliner in the promotion's first venture in England. On this Sportsline Podcast, Three Lions Promotions managing director Daniel Otter explained why the Hamilton resident's career is on the verge of exploding.

Do you remember cramming for that science exam, reading over how an algebraic formula worked, or memorizing the definition of a term until your head hurt? There has to be a better way! Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by Toronto Metropolitan University professor and learning strategist Deena Shaffer, who has developed an exam survival guide.

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A longtime Hamilton businessman and philanthropist has launched a new civic engagement initiative to "champion fiscal accountability and growth in Hamilton." It's called ThriveHamilton.ca and the person behind it is Peter Turkstra, who joined host Rick Zamperin on this episode of Newsmakers.

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Buffalo Bills International Fan of the Year Darryl Russell was Bubba O'Neil's guest on this Sportsline Podcast.  The Brantford native spoke about Bills Mafia, introducing a pick at the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, and why his fandom is a tribute to his brother.

The King's Baton Relay to celebrate the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland is currently on its global tour. It will land in Burlington on May 6 and will be showcased at Spencer Smith Park. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin spoke with event organizer and 2030 Hamilton Commonwealth Games bid leader Louis Frapporti.

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After spending 48 years in Hamilton courtrooms as a Crown attorney and criminal lawyer, the recently retired Jeff Manishen is launching a new educational video series focused on trial advocacy for lawyers. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin spoke with Manishen about his extensive career in law, why he wanted to be a criminal lawyer, and the pressure that went along with the job.

Sportsnet anchor Evanka Osmak was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. Her chat with host Bubba O'Neil included her career change from engineering to sports television, the rise of women's sports and why writing her memoir, When the Game Changes , provided the therapy she needed to face the grief of losing her mom.

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Two McMaster University graduates are behind a new docuseries called Hidden Horrors, featuring deeply personal stories from Hamilton residents. It premieres April 23 on Bell Fibe TV1 and will be shown at Hamilton's Westdale Theatre on April 26. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by co-creators Cassidy Lawson and Shauna Halbersma.