CHCH Podcasts

Send us a text On an-all new episode of Newsmakers, we take you behind the scenes to get to know some of the faces you see -- and don't see -- who help bring our shows to air as Louie is joined by Morning Live Director Laura Brody.  Laura talks about a typical day in the life of a morning TV show director, how she got into the business, and advice for anyone -- on air and off -- looking to ge...

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Send us a text Award winning Sportsnet reporter Arash Madani stopped by for a 'spicy' conversation with host Bubba O'Neil on the Sportsline Podcast. In addition to chatting about the rising career of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and issues facing the CFL, Madani explained his take that the Toronto Maple Leafs' lack of playoff success has to do with the pressure they face from the me...

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Send us a text This edition of the 'Sportline Square Off' focused on the NHL playoffs and a number of pressing issues. Joining host Bubba O'Neil was Morning Live co-host Tim Bolen who believes the Maple Leafs are on the verge of a major off-season shake up on and off the ice. 

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Send us a text For over 40 years Rod Black has been the four season voice of sports television in Canada. Black joined host Bubba O'Neil on the Sportsline Podcast, and in addition to covering his career and a number of moments and personalities he worked with along the way, he offered an unexpected Stanley Cup prediction. 

Send us a text On an all-new episode of the Trending Now Podcast, Louie Butko recaps the week that was on Trending Now, which you can catch every Monday - Friday 7:30 & 11 PM on CHCH & CHCH.com. On today's episode he is joined by host Nicole Martin to recap week two of former president Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, and his immunity claim hearing at the Supreme Court. ...

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Send us a text On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko takes the show on the road to Theatre Aquarius following Wednesday night's debut of the musical 'Beautiful Scars'. Louie sits down with Tom Wilson, who co-wrote the play with Shaun Smyth and was based on his 2017 memoir 'Beautiful Scars: Steeltown Secrets, Mohawk Skywalkers and the Road Home" to discuss the jo...

Send us a text From an all-star basketball player to retail sales with the Tiger-Cats and now Director of Communications with CEBL champion Scarborough Shooting Stars, Maria Suriani is fulfilling her 'Hoop Dreams!' On this Sportsline Podcast, the Hamilton native spoke to host Bubba O'Neil about working for a league that champions diversity and inclusion. 

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Send us a text Scott Radley of the Hamilton Spectator and 900 CHML joined host Bubba O'Neil on the 'Sportsline Square Off'.  Among a number of issues to debate were William Nylander's shocking absence, Mitch Marner being labeled 'invisible' along with Shohei Ohtani's upcoming appearance in Toronto since rejecting the Blue Jays during free agency. The big question...

Send us a text On an all-new episode of Newsmakers we switch it up a little and take you behind-the-scenes as we get to know some of the faces you see everyday on TV.  Today we sit down Morning Live Reporter Simone Gavros to talk about her one-year anniversary at CHCH this week, her path to get to her current role,  mentors she has had in the business and much more. 

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Send us a text On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko takes a look at the on-going criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump with political science professor and academic director of Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement at McMaster University Don Abelson.  The two discuss the historical significance of the trial, how it will affect the 2024 presidential election, ho...

Send us a text Columnist Damien Cox and colleague Gord Stellick have co-authored a book named 'Revival' which looks back at the chaotic and colourful journey of the 1977-78 Maple Leafs. On today's Sportsline Podcast, Damien spoke to host Bubba O'Neil about growing up in Hamilton, being a Leafs fan and reaching a career cross-road while attending McMaster University. 

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Send us a text Keeping it "all in the family" has been a major factor of how a farm on the outskirts of Hamilton that produced broccoli was converted to a championship golf course.  On today's Sportsline Podcast, host Bubba O'Neil spoke to operator Barry Forth who explained how an old fashioned approach to treating his patrons has them all coming back to Copetown Woods Golf Clu...

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Send us a text On an all-new Trending Now Podcast, host Louie Butko recaps the week that was on Trending Now -- which you can catch every Monday to Friday 7PM & 11:30 on CHCH, CHCH.com, and our Trending Now YouTube page. On today's episode Louie is joined by host Nicole Martin to break down the latest on the Donald Trump criminal hush money case after jury selection was completed and wher...

Send us a text Canada's oldest national hockey championship, the Allan Cup Challenge, begins Saturday in Dundas. On April 27, the final will be televised on CHCH with Rod Black and Rick Vaive on the call.  Tournament director Don Robertson joined host Bubba O'Neil on the Sportsline Podcast to talk about the event and explained how the Hall of Fame broadcast duo were acquired.

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Send us a text Toronto Star baseball columnist Mike Wilner joined host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast. In addition to tracing his career path and giving his thoughts about the current Blue Jays squad, Wilner offered his opinion about a possible disconnect between management and the fans.