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Comedian Fiona O'Brien takes the news quiz
Eric Peterson, Miguel Rivas, and Fiona O'Brien take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
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Jennifer Whalen takes the news quiz
Ajahnis Charley, Alice Moran and Jennifer Whalen take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
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Emma Hunter takes the news quiz
Craig Lauzon, Miguel Rivas, and Emma Hunter take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
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Best of Because News: A.I. Uprising
Martha Chaves, Ali Hassan, Craig Lauzon and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
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Chris Sandiford takes the news quiz
Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Jan Caruana, and Chris Sandiford take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
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Alice Moran takes the news quiz
Kris Siddiqi, Eric Peterson, and Alice Moran takes the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 32 minuten, 55 seconden
'Superstore' star Lauren Ash takes the news quiz
Scott Thompson, Ashley Botting, and Lauren Ash take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 37 minuten, 53 seconden
Rick Mercer takes the news quiz
Ajahnis Charley, Emma Hunter, and Rick Mercer take the news quiz
1-1-1 • 36 minuten, 17 seconden
Best of Because News: Going West
Jan Caruana, Sharjil Rasool, Alice Moran, and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 25 minuten, 12 seconden
Comedian Martha Chaves takes the news quiz
Chris Sandiford, Miguel Rivas, and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 36 minuten, 20 seconden
Cliff Cardinal takes the news quiz
Fiona O'Brien, Jan Caruana, and Cliff Cardinal take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 31 minuten, 15 seconden
Kris Siddiqi takes the news quiz
Ashley Botting, Brandon Ash-Mohammed, and Kris Siddiqi take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 32 minuten, 14 seconden
Craig Lauzon takes the news quiz
Emma Hunter, Miguel Rivas, and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 30 minuten, 35 seconden
Jan Caruana takes the news quiz
Cliff Cardinal, Eric Peterson, and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 37 minuten, 9 seconden
Rounds of Christmas Past
Colin Mochrie, Kris Siddiqi, Emma Hunter, and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
Best of Because News: 2023's Most 'Unforgettable' Stories
Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves, Jann Arden, and more take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
The cast of 'Run The Burbs' take the news quiz
Julie Nolke, Chris Locke and Andrew Phung take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 32 minuten, 8 seconden
Comedian Brandon Ash-Mohammed takes the news quiz
Alice Moran, Miguel Rivas, and Brandon Ash-Mohammed take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 28 minuten, 43 seconden
Kim's Convenience star Jean Yoon takes the news quiz
Kris Siddiqi, Jan Caruana and Jean Yoon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 31 minuten, 22 seconden
The Debaters' Steve Patterson takes the news quiz
Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas, and Steve Patterson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 30 minuten, 15 seconden
Emma Hunter takes the news quiz
Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Craig Lauzon and Emma Hunter take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 29 minuten, 11 seconden
Schitt's Creek star Jennifer Robertson takes the news quiz
Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas, and Jennifer Robertson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 33 minuten, 30 seconden
Best of Because News: Family Friendly
Andrew Phung, Jean Yoon, Fiona O’Brien, Miguel Rivas and others get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
Ajahnis Charley takes the news quiz
Cliff Cardinal, Jan Caruana, and Ajahnis Charley take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 9 seconden
Introducing Because News
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Chris Sandiford takes the news quiz
Emma Hunter, Miguel Rivas, and Chris Sandiford take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
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Naheed Nenshi takes the news quiz
Jean Yoon, Ajahnis Charley and Naheed Nenshi take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 31 minuten, 22 seconden
Maggie Cassella takes the news quiz
Andrew Phung, Ashley Botting, and Maggie Cassella take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 31 minuten
Martha Chaves takes the news quiz
Jan Caruana, Eric Peterson, and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 28 minuten, 32 seconden
Best of Because News: Best Sport Stories
Ajahnis Charley, Alice Moran, Kris Siddiqi, Fiona O'Brien and MORE get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
Craig Lauzon takes the news quiz
Ashley Botting, Kris Siddiqi, and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 33 minuten, 35 seconden
"Baroness von Sketch Show" Aurora Browne takes the news quiz
Chris Sandiford, Jon Blair, and Aurora Browne take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
1-1-1 • 34 minuten, 46 seconden
Alice Moran takes the news quiz
Craig Lauzon, Miguel Rivas, and Alice Moran take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 33 minuten, 39 seconden
Niko Stratis takes the news quiz
Jan Caruana, Jon Blair and Niko Stratis take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 38 minuten, 27 seconden
Emma Hunter takes the news quiz
Maggie Cassella, Miguel Rivas, and Emma Hunter take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 33 minuten, 20 seconden
Scott Thompson takes the news quiz
Cliff Cardinal, Ashley Botting, and Scott Thompson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
Best of Because News: Stories from TikTok
Martha Chaves, Andrew Phung, Maggie Cassella, Emma Hunter and MORE get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
Ajahnis Charley takes the news quiz
Niko Stratis, Aurora Browne, and Ajahnis Charley take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 33 minuten, 44 seconden
Andrew Phung takes the news quiz
Martha Chaves, Craig Lauzon, and Andrew Phung take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 33 minuten, 16 seconden
Brandon Ash-Mohammed takes the news quiz
Jan Caruana, Ashley Botting, and Brandon Ash-Mohammed take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 33 minuten, 4 seconden
Andi Petrillo takes the news quiz
Miguel Rivas, Eric Peterson, and Andi Petrillo take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 37 minuten, 5 seconden
Kris Siddiqi takes the news quiz
Martha Chaves, Alice Moran, and Kris Siddiqi take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 30 minuten, 20 seconden
Best of Season 9: Emma Hunter, Craig Lauzon and Miguel Rivas
Emma Hunter, Craig Lauzon and Miguel Rivas take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from September 30, 2023.
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Best of Season 9: Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves and Jan Caruana
Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from March 23, 2024.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
Best of Because News: Rick Mercer, Ajahnis Charley and Emma Hunter
<p>Rick Mercer, Ajahnis Charley and Emma Hunter take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from November 4, 2023.</p>
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Best of Because News: Alice Moran, Brandon Ash-Mohammed and Miguel Rivas
Alice Moran, Brandon Ash-Mohammed and Miguel Rivas take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from January 13, 2024.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
Best of Because News: Aurora Browne, Chris Sandiford, and Jon Blair
Aurora Browne, Chris Sandiford and Jon Blair take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from April 13, 2024.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
Best of Because News: Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Jennifer Robertson
Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Jennifer Robertson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from February 10, 2024.
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Best of Because News: Alice Moran, Craig Lauzon and Miguel Rivas
Alice Moran, Craig Lauzon and Miguel Rivas take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from April 18, 2024.
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Best of Because News: Emma Hunter, Maggie Cassella and Miguel Rivas
Emma Hunter, Maggie Cassella and Miguel Rivas take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from May 2, 2024.
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Best of Because News: Andrew Phung, Craig Lauzon and Martha Chaves
Andrew Phung, Craig Lauzon and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from May 31, 2024.
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Season 10 Premiere - Emma Hunter takes the news quiz
Eric Peterson, Miguel Rivas and Emma Hunter take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
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Martha Chaves takes the news quiz
Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Kris Siddiqi and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
'Personal Best' Rob Norman takes the news quiz
Jan Caruana, Craig Lauzon and Rob Norman take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 32 minuten, 22 seconden
Andrew Phung takes the news quiz
Martha Chaves, Kris Siddiqi and Andrew Phung take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 34 minuten, 57 seconden
Jan Caruana takes the news quiz
Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Alice Moran and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 34 minuten, 14 seconden
'Girl Historians' Carley Thorne takes the news quiz
Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Carley Thorne take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 32 minuten, 6 seconden
Best of Because News: Animal Stories
Tom Howell, Rebecca Northan, Martha Chaves, Brett Kissel and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 27 minuten, 5 seconden
Chris Sandiford takes the news quiz
Jean Yoon, Ashley Botting and Chris Sandiford take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
1-1-1 • 32 minuten, 43 seconden
Comedian Ajahnis Charley takes the news quiz
Martha Chaves, Alice Moran, and Ajahnis Charley take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 32 minuten, 41 seconden
Season 9 Premiere - Kim's Convenience star Jean Yoon takes the news quiz
Craig Lauzon, Kris Siddiqi and Jean Yoon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 32 minuten, 56 seconden
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Jann Arden takes the news quiz
Ajahnis Charley, Emma Hunter, and Jann Arden take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 37 minuten, 23 seconden
Craig Lauzon takes the news quiz
Cliff Cardinal, Jan Caruana, and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 30 minuten, 32 seconden
Comedian Brandon Ash-Mohammed takes the news quiz
Alice Moran, Andrew Phung, and Brandon Ash-Mohammed get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
• 32 minuten, 2 seconden
Comedian Martha Chaves takes the news quiz
Miguel Rivas, Tom Howell, and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 31 minuten, 53 seconden
Actor and playwright Cliff Cardinal takes the news quiz
Jan Caruana, Kris Siddiqi and Cliff Cardinal take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 33 minuten, 28 seconden
Best of Because News: Silliest News Stories
Alice Moran, Sharjil Rasool, Jan Caruana, and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
• 27 minuten, 9 seconden
Kim's Convenience star Jean Yoon takes the news quiz
Ashley Botting, Chris Locke, and Jean Yoon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 33 minuten, 37 seconden
Because News Introduces: Let’s Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford
If laughter really was the best medicine, Gavin Crawford would have cured his mother of Alzheimer’s disease. As a son, his mother’s dementia has been devastating. As a comedian though…it’s been sort of funny. Honestly, how do you respond when your mom confuses you with her teenage crush and wants you to take her to the high-school dance? Well, you laugh. Because it’s the only thing you can do. In this seven-part series, Gavin tells the story of losing his mother — his best friend and the inspiration for a lot of his comedy — to a disease that can be as hilarious as it is heartbreaking. He’s joined by comedian friends who share their experience caring for family members with dementia. The result is a cross between an improv act and a support group. Part memoir, part stand-up, part meditation on grief and loss, Let’s Not Be Kidding is a dose of the very best medicine for anyone dealing with hard times. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/rdirING1
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Alice Moran takes the news quiz
Chris Sandiford, Tom Howell, and Alice Moran take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 33 minuten
Comedian Ajahnis Charley takes the news quiz
Fiona O'Brien, Kris Siddiqi, and Ajahnis Charley take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 33 minuten, 7 seconden
Craig Lauzon takes the news quiz
Jan Caruana, Eric Peterson, and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 28 minuten, 37 seconden
'Run The Burbs' Sharjil Rasool takes the news quiz
Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas, and Sharjil Rasool take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 27 minuten, 9 seconden
Best of Because News: Gavin's greatest clues
Jean Yoon, Chris Locke, Mark Little, and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
• 27 minuten, 9 seconden
Eric Peterson takes the news quiz
Jan Caruana, Craig Lauzon and Eric Peterson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
• 32 minuten, 17 seconden
Comedian Ajahnis Charley takes the news quiz
Tom Howell, Alice Moran and Ajahnis Charley take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
• 29 minuten, 34 seconden
Bestselling author Monica Heisey takes the news quiz
Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung, and Monica Heisey take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 34 minuten, 58 seconden
Best of Because News: Least relevant stories
Some of the LEAST relevant news stories of the year. Not the best-of, or the most-googled.
• 27 minuten, 6 seconden
Comedian Chris Sandiford takes the news quiz
Alice Moran, Tom Howell, and Chris Sandiford take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 31 minuten, 5 seconden
Comedian Jon Blair takes the news quiz
Ashley Botting, Ajahnis Charley and Jon Blair take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
• 31 minuten, 24 seconden
Comedian Martha Chaves takes the news quiz
Eric Peterson, Alice Moran, and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 31 minuten, 38 seconden
Comedian Emma Hunter takes the news quiz
Miguel Rivas, Grace Lynn Kung and Emma Hunter take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
• 29 minuten, 51 seconden
Best of Because News: I heart headlines
Eric Peterson, Leslie Seiler, Scott Thompson, and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.
• 27 minuten, 9 seconden
Comedian Ali Hassan takes the news quiz
Emma Hunter, Craig Lauzon, and Ali Hassan take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 32 minuten, 40 seconden
Tom Howell takes the news quiz
Martha Chaves, Emma Hunter and Tom Howell take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
• 29 minuten, 25 seconden
Comedian Martha Chaves takes the news quiz
Chris Sandiford, Mark Little and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
• 30 minuten, 53 seconden
Comedian Ashley Botting takes the news quiz
Fiona O'Brien, Miguel Rivas, and Ashley Botting take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 27 minuten, 5 seconden
Comedian Chris Locke takes the news quiz
Kris Siddiqi, Ashley Botting and Chris Locke take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
• 29 minuten, 26 seconden
Kim's Convenience star Jean Yoon takes the news quiz
Jon Blair, Miguel Rivas, and Jean Yoon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 30 minuten, 6 seconden
Juno nominee Jackie Pirico takes the news quiz
Martha Chaves, Craig Lauzon and Juno's Comedy Album of the year nominee Jackie Pirico take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 34 minuten, 33 seconden
Comedian Brandon Ash-Mohammed takes the news quiz
Julie Nolke, Chris Sandiford, and Brandon Ash-Mohammed take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 32 minuten, 2 seconden
Comedian Alice Moran takes the news quiz
Ajahnis Charley, Tom Howell, and Alice Moran take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 27 minuten, 7 seconden
Comedian Jan Caruana takes the news quiz
Sharjil Rasool, Kris Siddiqi, and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 31 minuten, 43 seconden
Kim's Convenience star Jean Yoon takes the news quiz
Craig Luzon, Jan Caruana and Jean Yoon take the news quiz with Gavin Crawford
• 33 minuten, 32 seconden
Comedian Fiona O'Brien takes the news quiz
Sharjil Rasool, Chris Locke, and Fiona O'Brien take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 31 minuten, 12 seconden
Comedian Kris Siddiqi takes the news quiz
Miguel Rivas, Alice Moran, Kris Siddiqi take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford
• 27 minuten, 9 seconden
Best of Because News: Goblin Mode edition
This week, host Gavin Crawford is re-gifting some of the most delightful news.
• 27 minuten, 8 seconden
The cast of 'Run The Burbs' take the news quiz
Andrew Phung, Julie Nolke, and Sharjil Rasool take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
• 27 minuten, 7 seconden
Hello 2023! Best of Because News
What a garbage fire 2022 was! But host Gavin Crawford goes back in time to look at past years.