CHCH Podcasts

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 to Friday 7PM & 11:30PM on CHCH.  On today's episode Elon Musk abruptly cancelling "The Don Lemon Show" on X after the former CNN anchor recorded a sit-down interview with the billionaire for the show's unaired first episode...

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Send us a text Prior to his new role as a horse racing official for the Province of Ontario, Jason Portuondo climbed the ladder from local to national sportscaster. On this Sportsline Podcast with Bubba O'Neil, Porty - as he's nicknamed - recalled many lessons learned, including inclusion as a Black man.

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Send us a text International producer and broadcaster John Horn joined host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast. From working for ESPN and covering the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' signing of Johnny Manziel to his current job of calling tennis matches, Horn spoke about the pressure that players like Canadian Bianca Andreescu are under to win major tournaments.

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Send us a text CHML assistant news director and Morning Show host Rick Zamperin joined host Bubba O'Neil on this square-off version of Sportsline Podcast. On deck for debate was the Toronto Maple Leafs' choice in goal for the playoffs, Joey Votto joining the Toronto Blue Jays, NFL free agency and whether Red Bull and Max Verstappen have made F1 boring.

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Send us a text On this episode of Newsmakers, host Louie Butko was joined by Hamilton Ward 2 Coun. Cameron Kroetsch to discuss the complaint made against him by the Hamilton Police Services Board and subsequent investigation. The two also discuss his first year on council, his relationship with his fellow councillors, affordable housing and more.

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Send us a text From his childhood days on a farm outside of Guelph, Ont., Justin Dunk emerged as a record-breaking university quarterback to a member of the media and now through his 3DownNation website as the top news breaker in the Canadian football business. On this Sportsline Podcast, he offered appreciation for his opportunities.

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Send us a text Hamilton Tiger-Cats legend John Salavantis joined Sportsline Podcast host Bubba O'Neil. He recalled his journey as a player at tiny Ottawa University in Kansas to coaching at every level and later becoming one of the CFL's top analysts in Hamilton.

Send us a text On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko is joined by the Federal Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, the Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson. Among the topics discussed in their conversation include the government's plan to get to net-zero by 2050 and how that can be accomplished, the state of the electric vehicle market in Canada and around the world, and Saskatchewan Premi...

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Send us a text After breaking free of his deal with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment in 2011, Toronto Rock owner Jamie Dawick moved the lacrosse franchise from Scotiabank Arena to Hamilton's FirstOntario Centre. On this Sportsline Podcast, Dawick was pleased to tell host Bubba O'Neil that the risk produced many rewards. 

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Send us a text Hamilton Spectator columnist Scott Radley joined host Bubba O’Neil on this Sportsline Square Off, in which Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Toronto Blue Jays were all up for discussion. Stirring up some controversy was Radley’s response to Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares who said after Monday’s loss to the Boston Bruins that his team learned a good l...

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Send us a text On an all new episode of Newsmakers, host Louie Butko is joined by CHCH News Director Greg O'Brien. Among the topics discussed are upcoming coverage plans for the total Solar Eclipse happening on April 8th and CHCH's 70th anniversary happening in June. The two also discuss Meta's announcing plans to stop paying for news in Australia and social media's affect on t...

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Send us a text Back after a short break, it's an all new episode of the Trending Now Podcast. On today's show Emily Tayler joins the show to look back on the life and legacy of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney who passed away this week at the age of 84. Emily also has the latest on the Supreme Court hearing arguments Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity. Later Manesa Dh...

Send us a text Following in the footsteps of multiple generations of famous professional wrestlers can set unrealistic expectations. As one of Canada's top standup comedians, Hamilton's Eric Johnston has documented his own story in a best-selling book called Run with the Bull . On this Sportsline Podcast, Johnston revealed his personal life challenges. 

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Send us a text  Sportsline Podcast host Bubba O'Neil was joined by Brantford Bulldogs Manager of Broadcast & Communications Reed Duthie. In addition to discussing the Bulldogs' success past and present, the television and radio voice of the franchise looked back at a career highlight when his work was featured on Hockey Night In Canada.