The Beaverton Weekly Report

Pipelines! Pipelines! PIPELINES! Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood and Ian MacIntyre) talk about Danielle Smith getting not one but two pipelines, Carney saying we don't have time for the environment in the middle of a massive heat wave, and Canada's massive new submarine deal. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst way to lose your sunglasses.  If you'd like an Extended...

There's one day left in Pride Month so this still counts! Ian MacIntyre (designated ally, he/him) is joined by a special All-Guest Panel: Alix Markman ( Astrid & Lily Save The World, Gotham Knights , she/her), Simon Paluck ( Insta Gay, Monkey On My Back , he/him) and JP Larocque ( North Of North, Sort Of, Small Achievable Goals , they/them). Together they discuss the most relaxing grownup ways to...

The UK just can't keep a PM. Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) talk about Keir Starmer becoming the latest UK PM to resign, Rogers killing Hockey Night In Canada, Carney bailing out condo developers and the Human Rights Museum's "controversial" exhibit on the Nakba. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst way to smuggle drugs.  If you'd like an Extended C...

"[A Memorandum Of Understanding] doesn't mean much, it doesn't mean anything at all." Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Seguin and special guest David Doel aka The Rational National) talk Trump's 'this time it's definitely an actual deal I swear' deal with Iran, the spectacle of a cage match on The White House lawn, and Carney's kinda hot mic moment at the G7. Then the Approximately 10 Min...

"Surely no 15 year old is clever enough to download a VPN". Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and special guest John Batt of @canada.gov.ca) talk about how banning social media for kids is way easier than regulating it for everyone, the excitement/concern surrounding a World Cup in Trump's America, and Smith and Poilievre finally coming out against Alberta Separatism. Then the Approximately 10 Min...

"'Technical recession' sounds like something a guy at a bar would mansplain to me, before asking me to pay for the drink he offered to buy for me." Ian and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Séguin and special guest Jan Caruana - Because News, The Next Step) talk about Mark Carney's totally technical recession and trip to NYC, Elon's SpaceX IPO that is now in everyone's retirement savings, and what'...

"After the Iran War went so poorly, they needed an easy win - a palooka, to get their stats back up." Ian and the Panel (Megan MacKay, Nile Séguin and special guest Clare Belford - 22 Minutes, JFL) talk about Danielle Smith's premature referendum announcement, Trump unleashing Marco Rubio on Cuba, and whether Ian and Nile are betas in the Manosphere. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz disc...

"Can't wait for Memorandum Of Understandings Part III: Trudeau's Revenge." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Nile Seguin and Clare Blackwood) break down the Pentagon abandoning the Joint Board On Defence we all knew about it before this, the new MOU between Canada and Alberta, and Danielle Smith plowing ahead on an Independence Referendum despite a Court Order. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Lo...

"You're gonna bite the hand that feeds you under the table." Ian is joined by two special guests, Andrew Ivimey (Talk From Superheroes, CBS's "Boston Blue") and Rob Ito (The Beaverton website) to discuss hantavirus cruise ships, Manitoba's youth social media ban, and Hungarian authoritarianism being exported abroad. Then The Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers Quebec's most cromulent cultu...

"When you need social services you'll shout up to me 'Save Us' and I'll whisper down 'No.'" Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood and Ian MacIntyre) talk about Carney's sudden interest in privatizing airports, the Alberta Separatists data hack and the appointment of a new Governor General, a position we definitely still need. Then The Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the best way to defy...

"25 billion worth of fun." Luke and the Panel (Megan MacKay and Nile Seguin) try to understand how a Sovereign Wealth Fund works in a country with a massive deficit, discuss the fallout from the White House Correspondent's Dinner shooting being used to give Trump a ballroom, and break down the impact of massive Rogers' layoffs. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers how Buddhist monk...

"But can he re-pivot?" Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay and special guest Stewart Reynolds aka Brittlestar) talk about Carney's fireside youtube chat, Trump's determination to ruin any chance for peace with Iran, and Doug Ford's private jet saga. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst setting to quote a Tarantino film.  If you'd like an Extended Cut version...

"I'd like to thank Mr. Poilievre for his assistance in this matter." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) talk about the Liberals' by-election victories, Carney obtaining near total power, and Trump's fight with DAAAAA Pope. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the best/worst idea for a vending machine.  If you'd like an Extended Cut version that als...

"There's nothing in the rules that says you can't make a platform that's addicting to teens!" Guest host Ian MacIntyre is joined by panellist Nile Séguin along with special guests Kyah Green (The Fandom Show) and Andrew Ivimey (new standup special "Let's Go" online now!) They discuss Big Tech finally getting big sued, what's good in Manitoba, and everyone going nuts for space!  If you'd like an Ex...

"Socialism in the NDP? Why I never." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Megan MacKay and special guest Janel Comeau (aka @verybadllama on your socials) talk about Avi Lewis as the "radical" new leader of the NDP, wonder whether the resignation of Air Canada CEO was delivered en francais and provide an update on Israel's 'are we the baddies' moment. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discov...

"Kettlebells for all!" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and special guest Andrew Ivimey) recap Poilievre's Joe Rogan experience, break down Carney's dramatic spending cuts and dive into Trump's latest attempts to end the War in Iran and/or manipulate the stock market. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the the downside of being too good at certain... activities....

"No I can't make it then either. Shoot!" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Nile Seguin) talk Trump's not at all desperate attempt to enlist other countries' help to clear Strait Of Hormuz, Doug Ford's plans to eliminate Freedom of Information Requests, and Poilievre's disastrous St. Paddy's Day video. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the most literary way to lose your job. ...

"The war is bad/good and we support/oppose/regretfully support/supportedly oppose it." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) talk about Trump discovering that some wars last longer than a weekend, Carney not letting Iran get in the way of his polling surge and Poilievre's adventures in Europe. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the best way to win a...

Call Of Duty: Operation Epic Fury - now on Xbox! This week host Clare Blackwood and the Panel (Megan MacKay, Nile Séguin, and special guest Dave Barclay of The Beaverton TV show) discuss Trump's latest war that you better not call a war, Mark Carney's Eat Pray Trade tour, and Danielle Smith vs Immigration! Then, the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz FINALLY talks about time-travelling pizza. If yo...

"WOO! WE DID IT!! WE DID... is that FBI director Kash Patel?" Ian and the Panel (Megan MacKay, Nile Séguin, and special guest Andrew Ivimey of Talk From Superheroes) talk about Carney's latest floor-crosser, the NDP debate that apparently just happened, Trump's gross call to the US men's hockey team, and violence in Mexico. And Iran. And... Ukraine.  If you'd like an Extended Cut version of this P...

Cue the guitar solo and explosions. Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and special guest Rachel Gilmore) talk about Canadians coming together in the wake of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, Carney's attempt to form a Megazord size trade pact and, most importantly, the Olympic Curling Beef. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the best way to drive away fans from a minor...

"If you want to get past me, first you must answer these questions three. And give me 50%" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Megan MacKay and Nile Seguin) talk about Trump's sudden interest in bridges, Bad Bunny's "controversial" halftime performance, and Stephen Harper's call for unity. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the cringiest political move we've ever seen.  If you'd l...

Ain't no party like a Poilievre Party because a Poilievre Party will threaten you behind closed doors if you don't support him! Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay, and Ian MacIntyre) talk Pierre Poilievre's completely unexpected leadership review victory, the latest round of Epstein nightmares, and what exactly Mark Carney is trying to do with your grocery bill. Then the Approximate...

"Carney should just spray him with a water bottle, like a cat." Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood and Ian MacIntyre) are joined by Edmonton's own Henry Sir (Current Events Chirped by a Canadian) for a live podcast taping, as part of the Winterruption Festival. Live on stage in front of a sold out crowd we talk Carney's two speeches last week, Trump backing down on Greenland, and U.S. interest in...

"We shouldn't have sent all our draft picks to China!" Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Seguin and Megan MacKay) talk Carney's global trade tour and shockingly honest World Economic Forum Speech, Trump upping the pressure on a Greenland acquisition and Poilievre searching for a new riding to run in (again). Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the most offensive Board Game...