CHCH Podcasts

Send us a text After making waves in LA as the owner of a rising logistics and supply chain company, this individual returned home and invested his efforts into the fledgling Hamilton Cardinals. Owner Eric Spearin appeared on this Sportsline Podcast and detailed many changes to the franchise that led to him being named Intercounty Baseball League Executive of the Year. 

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Send us a text On this episode of Sportsline, Louie Butko fills in for Bubba O'Neil and is joined by MLB.com Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson on the show. They discuss where the Blue Jays find themselves as they hit the one-third mark of the season and what grade he would give the team so far. They also discuss the slow start to the year for stars Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, whet...

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Send us a text On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie is joined by CHCH political analyst Keith Leslie as MPPs return to Queen's Park for the home stretch before their summer vacation.  Keith and Louie discuss the most recent reporting surrounding Premier Doug Ford's Chief of Staff using personal email when discussing the Greenbelt and the Ontario Information & Privacy commission...

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Send us a text On an all-new episode of the Trending Now Podcast, Louie recaps the week that was on the show, which you can catch every Monday to Friday 7 PM & 11:30 PM on CHCH.  On today's episode, Nicole Martin stops by to give us the latest on the criminal hush money trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump after the defense and prosecution both rested earlier this week. She also le...

Send us a text On this Sportsline Podcast is TSN national reporter Matthew Scianitti. In this conversation are memories of Darren Dutchyshen, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Chad Kelly, and Matt's reaction to the anger BC sports fans are feeling for Inter Miami's top stars, including Lionel Messi who passed on travelling to Vancouver for Saturday's match versus the Vancouver Whitecaps. 

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Send us a text This Burlington native parlayed his athletic abilities and work ethic to an 11-year CFL career and a second profession with Peel Regional Police Service. On this Sportsline Podcast, Lee Knight joined host Bubba O'Neil to celebrate his days of being the local guy turned role model for many. 

Send us a text On all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie is joined by the NDP MPP for Niagara Falls Wayne Gates to discuss his more than ten years representing his constituent's in Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and Niagara-on-the-Lake.  Gates highlights what he see's are his major accomplishments at the time, including expanded GO transit and a new south Niagara hospital, and why he decided not...

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Send us a text The resurgence of the 106-year-old Intercounty Baseball League has everything to do with a young crop of local owners who understand sports is entertainment. Putting on the "Best Show In Town" is Welland Jackfish President Ryan Harrison who explained his game plan on the Sportsline Podcast. 

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Send us a text Craig Berube was introduced as the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Adding to eight years as a coach, Berube was a no-excuse NHL player for 17 years. On this Sportsline Podcast, Dundas Real McCoys owner Don Robertson made it clear that Berube's tough-love approach will lead to increased accountability in the Leafs locker room. 

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Send us a text On an all-new Victoria Day edition of Newsmakers, we take you behind the scenes to get to know some of the people you see -- and don't see -- that help bring your favourite CHCH shows to air.  On today's episode, Louie is joined by Morning Live co-host Tim Bolen to talk about how he got started in the business, his run of more than ten years as the Morning Live Adventure R...

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Send us a text Questions remain following the groundbreaking ceremony for the $300-million transformation of FirstOntario Centre. Although high-end concerts and events are a focus, it's unknown what sports teams will call the arena home. Is the NHL coming to Hamilton? Hamilton Spectator columnist Scott Radley offered his take on this Sportsline Podcast. 

Send us a text On an all-new episode of the Trending Now Podcast, Louie recaps the biggest stories on the week that was on Trending Now.  On today's episode, host Nicole Martin joins the show with the latest in the Donald Trump criminal hush money case that is appearing to be in the final stages with his former 'fixer' Michael Cohen still on the stand when court resumes Monday.  We...

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Send us a text The proposed $300-million renovation of FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton is underway, with reopening planned for the fall of 2025. CHCH reporter Sean Cowan appeared on this Sportsline Podcast and relayed what Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke said the renovated arena will look like and what sports teams could call it home. 

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Send us a text Due to his unwavering support of sledge hockey, Hamilton's Allen Hierlihy is one of three finalists for the NHL's Willie O'Ree Award, which honours an individual who has impacted their community through the sport of hockey. On this Sportsline Podcast, the coach shared some knowledge about sledge hockey and the exciting next steps he and his son will share. 

Send us a text On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie checks in at the Ontario legislature for the latest with our Queen's Park Producer Randy Rath.  Among the topics discussed on today's show include what can we learn from this month's Milton by-election that saw Conservative candidate Zee Hamid keep the seat blue.  The two also discuss the latest on Hamilton Centre independent...