The Beaverton Weekly Report

"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...

"No literacy test, as long as you're thin skinned enough!" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Nile Seguin) talk about the horrific ICE shooting of Renee Good, Mark Carney's trade visit to China, the protests in Iran, and Trump's obsession with interest rates. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz reveals why you should never plug a bullet hole with a butt plug.  If you'd l...

It's always been oil. It'll always be oil. Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Nile Seguin) dive into the chaos and confusion of Trump's decision to attack Venezuela and kidnap its leader, including the "problematic" legal precedent it sets, what it means for other countries subject to the Donroe Doctrine, and Canada really setting a new bar for the word milquetoast with their r...

Hit the bricks, you stupid year! Ian and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, and in the guest chair for the first time, Luke Gordon Field) discuss the top 5 stories of the year, plus stories that didn't get enough attention (remember when Doug Ford was gonna cut off the US's electricity?) Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz tests how well our panel remembers this truly bullshit past 12 months. If y...

"Also, some socks please." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Clare Blackwood) talk the Liberals' scheme to get Conservative MPs to cross floor, Poilievre's disastrous CBC interview, and the immediate politicization of the weekend's tragedies. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the worst reason to get fired from your job.  If you'd like an Extended Cut that unpacks the chaos u...

"Netflix buying Warner Brothers would be absolutely terrible, and the way better than Paramount buying them!" Luke and the Panel (Nile Seguin, Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) talk the Conservative's "trap" motion on the pipeline, the Liberals' struggles to pass their anti-hate crime law and the fight to buy Warner Brothers. Then The Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers there are two ways...

"I'll just hang out with my new friends: bitumen and petroleum." Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Nile Seguin) talk about the fallout from the Pipeline MOU for Carney and Smith, Pete Hegseth's war on narco smugglers/human decency and Quebec hitting the racism disguised as secularism button again. Then The Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz reveals the most cinematic way to com...

"I hope Smith didn't notice I had the fingers on my other hand crossed." Luke and the Panel (Megan MacKay, Clare Blackwood and Ian MacIntyre) talk about Carney and Smith coming to an "understanding" on pipelines, the tall task facing Poilievre's new campaign manager and the impossible position Trump has put Zelensky in. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers why porn is about to get...

"We're off to see the Epstein File!" Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Seguin and Megan MacKay) talk about the Liberals (barely) passing their budget, the Conservatives new 'hide behind the curtain' voting strategy, and Donald Trump's Epstein problem getting worse by the day. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz reveals just what smug Toronto assholes we are.  If you'd like an extend...

"When your job is politics, you shouldn't be so bad at politics" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre and Nile Seguin) delight in the chaos consuming the Conservative Party, wonder why the Democrats are incapable of not shitting the bed, and try to understand the government's plan to put 300,000 civil servants in the armed forces. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers just how easy int...

"It's a generational budget. And the next generation will pay for it!" Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Clare Blackwood and Megan MacKay) dive into the details of Mark Carney's budget, speculate on the politics of getting it passed, debate Carney's cozying up to China and pour one out for our beloved Blue Jays. Then The Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz proves that we don't know what a double en...

Trick or Treat or Definitely Trick!!! Just in time for Spooky Season Doug Ford is back to wreak havoc! Guest Host Ian and the Panel (Clare Blackwood and Andrew Ivimey) discuss the Ronald Reagan ad that pissed off Trump, how Ontario rent control got saved (for now), and catch up on Newfoundland politics. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz hits the mean streets with Toronto grocery store cas...

We discuss the most exciting news on every Canadian's mind this week - Bail Reform! Guest Host Ian and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, and Craig Fay) discuss the why we Canadians barely know anything about bail, AI datacentres coming for all our water, and what's good in Saskatchewan. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz uncovers the best household item to fix your Honda Civic with.  If you'd li...

We tried. We really tried. Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Nile Seguin and Craig Fay) discuss the reasons to be optimistic about the Ceasefire Deal, and the many many reasons for pessimism, Trump's proclamation of a New Dawn in the Middle East, and the Conservatives attacking birthright citizenship. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers with a B&E&BM is.  If you'd like an Exten...

Luke and the Panel (Ian MacIntyre, Megan MacKay and Nile Seguin) break down the suspiciously positive Trump-Carney meeting, Danielle Smith's latest pipeline gambit, and Alberta's teacher strike. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers where the Ford Cabinet Members were rushing off to when they racked up all those Speed Camera violations.  If you'd like an extended cut version of this...

Hopefully the Jays deliver, because Canada Post won't. Luke and the Panel (Nile Seguin, Clare Blackwood, Megan MacKay) talk about Trump's 20 point plan to end the war in Gaza, Mark Carney's plan to end Canada Post, and the Toronto Blue Jays' plan to end the Yankees. Then the Approximately 10 Minute Long Quiz discovers the sinister criminal conspiracy to steal apples from local orchards.  If you'd...