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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E16 Stoned TO Police | ICBC Woes | Gary Bettman's 25th Anniversary
06/02/2018 Duration: 49minOn this episode of the Toque Podcast, Matt and Andres share tales from the Great White North including a mountaintop knife fight in BC and stoned on-duty police officers in Toronto. They also discuss major issues with BC's public car insurance as well as the highs and lows of Gary Bettman's 25 years as commissioner of the NHL. Music: The Key by The Tall Pines
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E15 If Canada was a Band V2 (Micro-podcast)
30/01/2018 Duration: 13minIn this micro-podcast, the Toque revisits an old segment. Grahaeme Cowie returns to share which province he thinks represents each member of Canada's band. Music is The Key by The Tall Pines Photo is Bill Holloman, City Winery, 2016. Photo by Jeremy Gordon
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E14 Whisky Raids | Legal Marijuana in Canada | NHL @ 1/2 way
23/01/2018 Duration: 36minOn this episode of the Toque Podcast, Matt and Andres discuss happenings in Vancouver around housing and whisky raids (tales from Lotusland) and chat about provincial strategies for legalizing marijuana in Canada. Finally, they take a look at the NHL teams in Canada at the halfway mark of the season. Music in the episode is The Key by The Tall Pines Photo by Amanda Siebert of the Georgia Straight
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E13 Mark Wahlberg | Toronto Raptors | Curling in Canada
16/01/2018 Duration: 41minOn this episode of the Toque Podcast, Matt and Andres discuss Mark Wahlberg cashing in on a movie reshoot; the Toronto Raptor's great season and the Canadian mens hockey team. They also re-visit the Tim Horton's debate and take a look at Canada's Olympic approach to curling. Music is The Key by The Tall Pines.
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E12 World Jrs | Tim Hortons | Cryptocurrency
09/01/2018 Duration: 51minIn this episode of the Toque Podcast, Matt and Andres are joined by friend of the show Trent. They talk about the recent gold medal for Canada at the World Juniors; shootouts in the NHL; Tim Hortons greed in Cobourg; and dive deep into the world of Cryptocurrency. Music is The Key by The Tall Pines
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E11 Canucks | Covering Professional Sports
02/01/2018 Duration: 33minOn this episode of the Toque Podcast, CanucksTV host and in-arena host for the Vancouver Canucks Hannah Bernard is in studio. She shares about a recent Canucks contest winner; the general feeling around the Canucks for the 2017/18 season so far; and what its like to be a female in a male dominated professional sports industry. Shoot to win CanucksTV video can be found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FblN3Dg_Wdg&t=1s Special thanks to Hannah Bernard, she can be followed on twitter at @hannahbernardd Music included in this episode: The Key by The Tall Pines
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E10 Best News & Sports of 2017 | Christmas Special
21/12/2017 Duration: 38minOn this episode of the Toque Podcast, Matt and Andres look back at a few of the most newsworthy stories of 2017. They also discuss their favourite Christmas movies and songs while Hannah Bernard joins in on the fun. Mike and Mike from Ontario also give their Christmas favourites. Special thanks to the episodes guests; Hannah Bernard (@hannahbernardd), Michael McAlpine (@michaelmcalpine), and Mike Johnston. Song is The Key by The Tall Pines
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E09 Russian World Cup | Boeing | Newspapers in Canada
18/12/2017 Duration: 36minOn this episode of the Toque Podcast, Matt and Andres talk about the latest on Russia around their upcoming World Cup; the possibly tarnished relationship between Boeing and the Canadian government; Seattle’s NHL pursuit; uniformed police officers at Vancouver’s gay pride parade; and the latest on the newspaper industry in Canada. Music is The Key by The Tall Pines Image by Ed Stein / Rocky Mountain News
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E08 MLS Playoffs | State of CFL
11/12/2017 Duration: 37minOn this episode of the Toque Podcast, Matt and Andres talk the latest on Quebec’s nicab ban and the MLS playoffs. The Toque also discusses the state of the CFL with the help of CFL super fan Bluebastard. Special thanks to the Bluebastard. More about the Bluebastard can be found at http://www.bluebastard.ca/ Follow him on social media: facebook.com/TheBlueBastard twitter.com/bluebastardcfl Thanks to Doug Bernard for sharing his thoughts on the CFL. Music included in this episode is The Key by The Tall Pines.
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E07 Laurier University | Calgary Olympics | Oilers
04/12/2017 Duration: 33minOn this episode of the Toque Podcast - Grahaeme Cowie joins Matt and Andres. They discuss a recent situation at Laurier University surrounding a video featuring Jordan Peterson. They discuss the potential for a 2026 Olympic bid in Calgary and Grahaeme gives the Toque insight into the season so far for the Edmonton Oilers. Music included in this episode is The Key by The Tall Pines.
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E06 Ovechkin | Trump | NHL In Houston
28/11/2017 Duration: 35minOn this episode of the Toque Podcast, Matt and Andres talk about Jose Altuve and Lebron James. Alex Ovechkin and his relationship with Vladimir Putin. Some recent sports related antics from Donald J Trump and the possibility of the NHL in Houston. Plus a new sponsor! Music included in this episode is The Key by The Tall Pines.
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E05 World Series | Harper | Nicab Ban
09/11/2017 Duration: 31minIn this episode of the Toque Podcast, Andres and Matt discuss racism in the world series; Lido Pimienta, Steve Harper and Quebec's Nicab ban. Lido Pimienta's Polaris prize winning speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyUHnm4Pl04 Music included in this episode is The Key by The Tall Pines.
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E04 Sean Avery | Bill Morneau | NHL
26/10/2017 Duration: 37minIn this episode, Matt and Andres discuss Amazon HQ2, Sean Avery's new book, Bill Morneau and Canadian NHL teams this season. Music included in this episode is The Key by The Tall Pines.
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E03 In Gord We Trust
19/10/2017 Duration: 34minIn this episode, the toque explores what Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip have meant to Canadians. Matt and Andres share how they got into the band and what their favourite album, song and lyrics are. Mike and Mike from Ontario contribute. Music included in this episode is The Key by The Tall Pines.
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E02 Las Vegas | Cam Newton
10/10/2017 Duration: 35minIn this episode, Andres and Matt discuss NHL expansion into Las Vegas and Cam Newton's latest issues in the press. Music included in this episode is The Key by The Tall Pines.
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E01 Canada as a Band | Calgary Arena
03/10/2017 Duration: 32minOn this episode of the Toque, Matt and Andres assemble Canada as a band and explore the Calgary Arena situation among other topics. Music included in this episode is The Key by The Tall Pines.