Synopsis
The Toque is a distinctly Canadian podcast. Hosts, Matt and Andres, debate the things that define Canada and bring in the people that help shape it.
Episodes
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E55 Canada's Conservative Wave?
30/04/2019 Duration: 48minIn this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the NHL playoffs so far, Notre Dame funds and Vancouver's aspirations to be carbon neutral by 2050. Finally, they chat about the recent wins by provincial conservative parties and what that may mean for the federal election in the fall. Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E54 Faith Goldy No More | Carbon Tax Haters in Canada
16/04/2019 Duration: 51minIn this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss some thoughts around overly polite Canadian tendencies, pissed off Star Wars nerds, and Tiger Woods "heroic" ascension back to the top. They also discuss Faith Goldy getting kicked off of Facebook and some province's displeasure with Trudeau's tax on carbon. Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E53 Jason Kenney's Alberta | Lord Stanley Predictions
09/04/2019 Duration: 01h03minIn this episode of the podcast Matt and Andres discuss what appears to be the final act of the SNC affair. And we get a real glimpse into who Jason Kenney is and what that means for Albertans. Friend of the show and Freedom Conservative Party MLA hopeful Bernard Handcock chimes in on the upcoming Alberta Election. Finally, Matt and Andres tee up the upcoming NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. As it Happens Interview: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-friday-edition-1.5086498/radio-host-charles-adler-on-his-fiery-interview-with-alberta-ucp-leader-jason-kenney-1.5086938 Bernard Hancock - @ruffnecknation Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E52 Pot Holes & Witchcraft | Should I Stay or Should I Brexit? | The SNC Tapes
02/04/2019 Duration: 42minOn this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres bring stories from Nova Scotia and Ontario as well as the latest in Trumpland, a Brexiting UK and the never ending SNC Lavalin Affair. Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E51 Sarah Leamon - Attorney General / MoJ Hats | Weed Law in Canada
26/03/2019 Duration: 01h14minIn this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres are joined with Vancouver lawyer and writer Sarah Leamon. Together they discuss splitting of the role of Attorney General and Minister of Justice as well as the many current legal challenges involved with marijuana in Canada. Sarah on Twitter & Instagram: @sarahleamonlaw Spirits of the Law Podcast: spiritsofthelaw.simplecast.com/ Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E50 Tim Apple | Escaping Neverland | Boeing's Failures
19/03/2019 Duration: 46minOn this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss Tales from rich and famous including Donald Trump, Robert Kraft, and Lori Loughlin. They also discuss the new Michael Jackson documentary and Boeing's response to the 737 Max debacle. Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E49 Pyjama Boy | Michael Cohen | SNC Lavalin Affair
05/03/2019 Duration: 01h11sOn this episode of the podcast Matt and Andres are joined by longtime listener Max. They discuss John Tavares's return to Long Island, Michael Cohen's hearing and Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony over the SNC Lavalin affair. New Sponsor: www.camberindustries.com Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E48 Kat Jayme - Finding Big Country
26/02/2019 Duration: 56minIn this episode, Matt and Andres sit down with Kat Jayme and discuss her documentary 'Finding Big Country' which premiered at the 2018 Vancouver International Film Festival and took home the People's Choice Award. The film is about Kat tracking down former Vancouver Grizzly star Bryant "Big Country" Reeves. Finding Big Country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMhM-8D-Q1o&t=1s Kat's website: http://katjayme.com/ Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E47 Ryan McMahon - Thunder Bay Podcast
19/02/2019 Duration: 56minIn this episode of The Toque, Matt and Andres speak with Ryan McMahon who is a writer and host of the podcast 'Thunder Bay'. Ryan shares the back-story and touches on greater discussions around the Indigenous experience in Canada and positive change through art. Ryan's website: http://www.rmcomedy.com/ Thunder Bay's Home: https://www.canadalandshow.com/shows/thunder-bay/ Indian and Cowboy Home: https://www.indianandcowboy.com/ Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key Willie Dunn - Charlie Wenjack
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E46 Chewing the Canadian Fat - Canada's Political Divide | Hockey
12/02/2019 Duration: 46minOn this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres get stood up by their planned guest and chew the Canadian fat around public library habits, Canada's political divide, and hockey. Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E45 Garth Mullins - Crackdown Podcast
05/02/2019 Duration: 53minOn this episode of the podcast we sit down in studio with activist/writer/broadcaster Garth Mullins to discuss the Crackdown podcast. Garth and his team have created the podcast which explores drugs, drug policy, and the drug war. Some mentioned organizations: VANDU - www.vandu.org/ Say Know Podcast - www.sayknow.org/podcast/ Moms Stop the Harm - www.facebook.com/MomsStopTheHarm/ Recommended Reading: Dr. Gabor Mate - In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts Johann Hari - Chasing the Scream Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E44 Bernard Hancock - Ruffneck Nation
29/01/2019 Duration: 59minOn this episode of the podcast, we chat with Bernard Hancock a.k.a. "Bernard the Roughneck". We discuss his rise in popularity, Trans Mountain and other initiatives he has on the go. CBC Clip of Bernard The Roughneck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVQlooun63w Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E43 Gillette | Jagmeet Singh | Canada v China
22/01/2019 Duration: 46minIn this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss Gillette's latest ad campaign, Jagmeet Singh's bumbling interview and rough relations between Canada and China at the moment. Audio clips - Gillette Commercial & CTV Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E42 Canada's New Food Guide | Saudi Teen Seeks Asylum | Wet'suwet'en Protests
15/01/2019 Duration: 50minIn this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss Canada's new food guide, the Saudi teen that is seeking asylum in Canada, and the latest on protests on Wet'suwet'en territory over the Coastal Gaslink Pipeline. Suggested watch - Regina Townhall Steel worker Audio clips - CBC News Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E41 Big Stories of 2019 | Federal Election | US Trade | Transmountain Expansion
08/01/2019 Duration: 51minIn this episode of the podcast Matt and Andres discuss the recent world juniors, the Thunder Bay podcast, and the big stories to follow in 2019 including the election, US trade and Transmountain. Suggested listen - Thunder Bay Podcast: https://www.canadalandshow.com/shows/thunder-bay/ Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E40 Baby it's Cold Outside | Huawei CFO Detainment | BC Referendum Results
24/12/2018 Duration: 48minIn this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the controversy around the Christmas song Baby It's Cold Outside, the detainment of Huawei CFO in Vancouver, and the results of BC's proportional representation referendum. Suggested listen - Thunder Bay Podcast: https://www.canadalandshow.com/shows/thunder-bay/ Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E39 Proportional Representation - BC's Referendum
27/11/2018 Duration: 52minThis episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres are joined by Keith Poore of Fair Vote Canada. Together they discuss BC's upcoming referendum on proportional representation and the merits of this election system as a whole. To learn more about Fair Vote Canada go to fairvote.ca, and follow Keith on twitter @Keithpoore Referendum guide to voting at referendumguide.ca For a great video on the referendum check this out. Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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E38 Calgary Olympic Vote | NHL Lawsuit | Churchill Rail Line Upgrade
20/11/2018 Duration: 43minIn this episode of the Toque, Matt and Andres talk about the failed Calgary olympic city vote and US midterm elections. They also discuss the NHL's concussion lawsuit and the upgraded rail line to Churchill. Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key
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The Toque Podcast Presents Canadian History Revisited
30/10/2018 Duration: 05minThe Toque Podcast previews a new and completely original podcast called Canadian History Revisited. We think we all know the story of James Naismith but there is a part of the story untold. The Tall Pines - The Key Theme from Revisionist History Podcast · Luis Guerra
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E37 Van Election | Dueling in Canada | Cannabis Legalization
23/10/2018 Duration: 01h02minOn this episode of the podcast, we talk about the recent election in Vancouver, the dueling law in Canada and legalization of cannabis. Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway The Tall Pines - The Key