Toque Podcast: Recent Episodes

TiptheBucket Productions

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.

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the results of the Canadian election. Trudeau is back in and probably the most interesting thing is what the Conservatives are going to do about it. As well, they discuss a recent incident in the Ukrainian Hockey League involving a racist taunt. Is this behavior relatable to toxic hockey culture or simply indicative of racial intolerance within some areas of the world?

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

In this episode of the podcast Matt and Andres discuss the 2021 Canadian election and the general sentiment from Canadians. As well, they discuss the passing of the one and only Norm Macdonald.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the latest plans for the 2021 NHL season which includes an all-Canadian division. In addition, they discuss Jason Kenny's failed leadership in Alberta.

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the stories that dominated the Liberal and Conservative parties over the summer. The Liberals are in WE-fall while the Conservatives may finally have a leader the general population can stomach.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres speak with Wes Winkel who is the owner of Epps Sporting Goods and President of the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association. Wes discusses the recently announced ban on certain rifles in Canada and the effect of gun laws in general.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss resuming pro sports and what opening up looks like personally and more broadly.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

In this episode of the podcast Matt and Andres start off by discussing the unthinkable events in Nova Scotia from last weekend. They then move to a discussion around the latest in COVID-19 including protests, reopening and what life may look like after all of this.

View Details

In this episode Matt and Andres continue covering the ongoing COVID-19 crisis with a focus on Canada. What do we want from our leadership at a time like this?

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres continue coverage of COVID-19 as it relates to Canada and Canadians.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres talk about the latest of the COVID-19 in Canada. They discuss the personal effects, big picture economic effects and the political decisions around it.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the kick off of Canada's favorite passtime's top tourney - the Brier. The also discuss some international dealings with COVIT19 as well as the latest on the rail blockades in Canada.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the branding of the new NAFTA deal and some bad taste jokes. Finally, they discuss energy projects in Canada by looking at three major projects at various stages.

Included music:

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

News Audio from:

CBC

Global

CityNews

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss BC finally getting access to ride sharing, Megan and Harry's move to the great white north. Finally, they discuss the latest Trudeau scandal - Doughnut-gate.

Included music:

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss Trudeau having Trump removed from Home Alone 2 on the CBC and Matt chirps over-consumerism during the holidays. In addition, they discuss the latest from the SNC Affair which was recently named 'Story of the Year'. Lastly, they share their take on the year to come.

Included music:

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

Clip from Global News

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres chirp some political goofs this week around Jody Wilson-Raybould and Justin Trudeau. As well, Andrew Scheer took the hint and exited the political stage left. All agree (including Andrew) that perhaps the backbench suites his personality better.

Included music:

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

Clips from CBC and CTV

View Details

In this episode of the podcast Matt and Andres introduce the chirp of the week aimed at a Vancouver development over an excessive piece of public art. They grind it out on the latest within the Conservative Party. Will Scheer step down and will Kenney stop being such a dick all the time? Also, they discuss recent events in the NHL that lead many to believe that there may be something systemically wrong with hockey behaviour.

Included music:

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway
The Tall Pines - The Key

Spirit of the West - And if Venice is Sinking

Thanks to CBC for the clip from the UCP AGM.

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres are joined by Matt Hall to discuss the recent comments by Lebron James and what it is perhaps he meant by them. Additionally, they discuss the results of the 2019 Canadian election.

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres and joined with Grahaeme to discuss the 2019 Canadian election campaign. They discuss each major milestone of the campaign.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway

The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the importance of responding to emails at work, BC's recent surplus, the Jeffrey Epstein case, and foreign actors in Canadian affairs.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway

The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the finish to the NHL season and the potential for it to be Don Cherry's last. They talk about the latest in Canadian pre-election positioning including Conservative attack ads. Finally, they discuss the Champion Toronto Raptors and if they are truly Canada's team or was is simply a marketing ploy?

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway

The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

In 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

This 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

The 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres give an update on the Kavanaugh proceedings and discuss the new LNG plant announcement in BC. They also break down the newly negotiated USMCA.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway

The Tall Pines - The Key

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres are joined by The Toque's United States correspondent, JT. JT provides first-hand perspective into the current political climate in the United States and his take on Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Music is Kurt Vile - Freeway

The Tall Pines - The Key

Audio clip - CBC

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss some of the bigger stories that happened over the summer while the show was on hiatus, mainly around the TransMountain expansion and NAFTA negotiations. They also discuss Canada's spat with Saudi Arabia and the removal of the Sir John A MacDonald statue in Victoria. Lastly, the guys discuss the latest Polaris prize winner: Jeremy Dutcher.

Music is Kurt Vile - Classic Rock in Spring, Freeway

The Tall Pines - The Key

Media - provided by CBC

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the existence of modern celebrity intellectuals such as Jordan Peterson. In addition, they discuss North America winning the big for the 2026 World Cup and potential implications of legal weed in Canada.

Music is Kurt Vile - Classic Rock in Spring, Freeway

The Tall Pines - The Key

Photo credit - Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star/Getty Images

Pierre Berton Teaches us how to roll a joint

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres talk about the cancelled Whitehouse visit by the SuperBowl champions Philadelphia Eagles. They discuss the new US tariffs on steel and aluminum as well as Canada's purchase of the TransMountain pipeline.

Music is Kurt Vile - Classic Rock in Spring, Freeway

The Tall Pines - The Key

Jean Chrétien Interview on CBC's The Current

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres are joined by Jamie Faulkner. The guys discuss some Canadian topics such as Ford Nation back on top and icy relations at G7 Summit. They also discuss Alex Ovechkin's Stanley Cup bender. Lastly Jamie provides his take on the upcoming World Cup and what life is like after moving to Canada.

Falknerandco Instagram

Stephen Harper on Fox News

The Tall Pines - The Key; Kurt Vile - I Wanted Everything, Classic Rock in Spring

Art - The Queen by Edward Ofosu

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss watching European football with a bar of brits, the latest on Morgan Freeman and its link to Vancouver. In addition they talk about the expansion Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup finals and the NFL's issue with kneeling.

Music: The Tall Pines - The Key, Black Ribbon; Kurt Vile - Freeway, Classic Rock in Spring

Photo via @hockeynight

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres provide an update on two stories recently covered in relation to Jaspal Atwal and Christine Moore. In addition they discuss public shaming as a result of recent viral videos out of New York and Lethbridge.

Music - Classic Rock in Spring by Kurt Vile

The Key by The Tall Pines

Photo - Anthony DelMundo, New York Daily News

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Andres shares his strange experience in Columbia visiting significant places in the life of mass murderer Pablo Escobar. In addition, the guys discuss the royals, paid actors at a Doug Ford rally, and the latest in harassment allegations within the national NDP party.

Music is The Key by The Tall Pines

Spend my Life with You by The Tall Pines

I wanted Everything - Kurt Vile

Classic Rock in Spring - Kurt Vile

News clips featured from CBC

Photo by Chris Young/Canadian Press

View Details

This episode of the Toque Podcast features journalist Jagdeesh Mann. Jagdeesh joins Matt and Andres to provide context to two recent Canadian news stories rooted in Sikh separatism: Trudeau's rough visit to India and Canadian media coverage surrounding NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh.

Jagdeesh can be followed on twitter @JagdeeshMann

Music is The Key by The Tall Pines

News clips featured from - CBC and NDTV

Photo by Sean Kilpatrick of The Canadian Press

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Matt is joined by friend of the show Grahaeme Cowie. They provide an update on how Canadian teams have done so far in the NHL playoffs. They rant about the Nexus Pass allowing travellers to skip to the front of the security line when flying domestically. Lastly, Grahaeme and Matt talk about the pending Canada-EU trade deal, CETA.

Music : The Key by The Tall Pines

The Cremation of Sam McGee by Johnny Cash

Spend my Life with You by The Tall Pines

Photo is from The Globe and Mail

View Details

On this episode, Matt provides the first ever Toque Podcast Hinterland Who's Who (tales of Canada's backcountry characters). The guys discuss ongoing problems around event ticket sales in Canada and the latest on what's at stake for the different governments involved in the contentious TransMountain Expansion Project.

Please send Toque's Hinterland Who's Who to toquepodcast@gmail.com, we will read it on the air. Alternatively, you can record it on your phone and email us the mp3.

Music included:

The Key - The Tall Pines

Nicotine Blues - Kurt Vile

Thanks to Environment Canada Wildlife Service and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) for teaching us about Canada's wildlife as well as creating audio used in this episode.

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres are joined by CanuckTV's Hannah Bernard. Together they talk through the unthinkable tragedy involving the Humboldt Broncos. In addition, they discuss the Sedin send-off and Canada's presence in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Music - Wheat Kings by The Tragically Hip

Photograph from Humboldt Broncos Twitter

View Details

In this episode of the Toque Podcast, Matt and Andres are joined by friend of the show Trent. Together they discuss the latest in the Laura Ingraham shitshow and reasons why crypto currency may have taken a steep dive. The guys then go in depth on major issues that plague Vancouver related to gang activity, drugs, and housing.

Music - The Key by The Tall Pines

View Details

On this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres talk about the band Toque and JunoFest in Vancouver. They talk in depth about Canadian whistleblower Chris Wylie and the potential implications of the Facebook privacy breach he brought to light.

Toque the band:

https://www.toquerocks.ca/

Music is The Key by The Tall Pines

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres talks about Jordan Clarkson's insane comments about pet dinosaurs, the return of ford nation in Ontario as well as the BC provincial government pulling the plug on Vancouver's involvement in the 2026 North American World Cup bid. In addition, they weigh in on the world's Russia situation.

Music - The Key by The Tall Pines

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres discuss the latest on the spoiled relationship between British Columbia and Alberta, US tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, and the potential for a meeting between Donald J and Kim Jong-un. They also discuss the lack of rights junior hockey players have centred around a court ruling in Oregon.

Music is The Key by The Tall Pines

View Details

On this episode, Matt and Andres share their final thoughts on the 2018 winter olympics in PyeongChang. They also discuss the Tina Fontaine trial and the #NeverAgain movement which was sparked by the school shooting in Parkland, FL.

Music is The Key by The Tall Pines

View Details

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Andres are joined by friend of the show Graham Fulton. Together they discuss the latest from the Olympics and Kim Campbell's comments about female news anchor 's wardrobes. They dive into the 1st place Toronto Raptors and recent comments by Laura Ingraham related to political opinions shared by Lebron James and Kevin Durant.

Music is The Key by The Tall Pines

View Details

On this episode of the toque podcast, Matt and Andres discuss some of the more compelling stories from the Winter Olympics so far including Mark McMorris and women's hockey. They talk about the weakening relationship between BC and Alberta over the TMEP project and examine the outcome of the Colton Boushie trial and what it might mean for the justice system.

CBC's Unbroken - The snowboard life of Mark McMorris:

https://olympics.cbc.ca/video/athlete-stories/unbroken-the-snowboard-life-mark-mcmorris/

Music is The Key by The Tall Pines

View Details

On 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

View Details

In 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

On 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.

View Details

In 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

On 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

View Details

On 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.

View Details

On 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.

View Details

On 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.

View Details

In 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.

View Details

In 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.

View Details

In 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.

View Details

In 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.

View Details

On 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.