Tobin Tonight

Tobin chats with Felix Snow and Chelsea Todd of 17 Memphis. The duo talk about how they are handling COVID, their music and latest projects, and the meaning behind the name.   It's an opposites-attract dynamic which makes for a fun interview. How do they view music? Who inspired them? Do they like being classified as pop-country?  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Sportsnet Central Host, Ken Reid. They talk about growing up on the East Coast, Hockey Cards, and how Ken came up with the ideas for his books based on hockey cards. Ken also tells his "journeyman" story of how he went from the east coast to the west coast to landing his job with Sportsnet. The title may be odd, but you'll understand it once you hear the "How Canadian" part of the episode.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Ian Casselman of the Canadian band, Marianas Trench. Ian explains how he joined the band thanks to an ad in the paper, Josh's quick wit, and smarts, and gives some insightful opinions on social media and cancel culture.  Ian also talks about the importance of Much Music to the band's career, being honest, and reaching out to your fans.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes back Adam Gregory to the show to see how Adam and his family are doing during COVID, Adam talks about his new album and song Perfect World and discusses the country music scene and how he is trying to balance his style vs the new country style.  Check It Out Here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Cayd, Ty, and Dayne Greiner to the podcast. The trio of brothers talk about how they got involved in music, forming the band, NewLaw and they discuss their time on AGT (America's Got Talent).  We also play a game of How Canadian and Music Matcher.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes TSN Anchor/Sportscaster, Bryan Mudryk to the show. Bryan talks about his career in broadcasting and how that lead him to TSN, his love of sports but not quite being an athlete, and defeating cancer not once but twice. He also has a really funny James Duthie story.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with the Host of The Strombo Show, George Stroumboulopoulos. The two chat about the glory days of Much Music, The Hour, and of course Hockey Night in Canada.  It's almost an hour-long interview but never a dull moment especially if you grew up loving Much Music and wanted to know more about why George left the HNIC team.  Check It Out Here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Cathy Jones from This Hour Has 22 Minutes to the podcast. Cathy talks about getting into comedy with the help of her brother, Andy, and how that lead her to be on CODCO and The Wonderful Grand Band which eventually lead to herself and Mary creating This Hour Has 22 Minutes.  Cathy also explains her relationship with Mary Walsh, and how she came up with the characters she played and we have a conversation about introverts and extroverts. It's a fun time had by all, just be aware, that there may be swearing.  Check It Out Here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Chrystal Leigh and Jimmy Thow of Sons of Daughters. They chat about being in separate countries during COVID, how they came up with such a unique name (Jimmy has his own made-up story), and who inspired/influenced their style. They also open up about their time on CTV's The Launch and what they learned from the show.  Check It Out Here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Chidrens Entertainment Duo, Sonshine & Broccoli to the show. The two explain how they got into this line of work, the people they looked up to, and their album Hug Life. They also talk about going through adversity and how they have been keeping themselves busy during COVID.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Ontario Singer/ Songwriter, Sarah Wickett. Sarah talks about her new song What We Do and her EP. She explains how she traded in her pen and paper for well a pen and paper and guitar. Sarah originally went to school for journalism but decided to pursue her passion in music, that's what I mean.   She talks about how she would practice Christina Aguilera's songs and like many other young Canadian artists, she found her calling for country-pop through Shania Twain and the album Up.   Check it Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Alee to the podcast, where she talks about her album, her new song, and how she feels she's the odd one out in the country (in a funny way). Alee and Tobin also bond over technology and how things have changed and the music they listened to growing up. Alee even discusses her COLLAGE wall.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Toronto-born singer, Mike Ruby to the podcast. Mike talks about his new EP, "You Wrote These Songs", his love of John Mayer, and how his background in jazz has helped him further his career.  Mike and Tobin also talk about life in Canada v.s America and share a few laughs with some stories of their experiences being Canadian.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Season 2 Launch Winner, Olivia Lunny to the show. Olivia chats about her time at the Launch, being mentored by Jann Arden and we talk about her new song and album. Olivia gets some advice from Tobin about not worrying about what people label you in music and they play a game of "How Canadian".  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Canadian singer-songwriter, Jeremy Fisher about creating his live stream for kids during this pandemic. Jeremy explains the importance of having the kids feel like they are a part of the entertainment and where he wants this project to go. Tobin and Jeremy also chat about ties to Newfoundland, and how he got into the music industry.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Coleman Hell to the show to talk about his new album, "Show Em" , and his new song. Coleman talks about growing up in Thunder Bay and NOT playing hockey and creating a band of friends that stick together called Sideways.  Coleman also plays a game of How Canadian with Tobin and we find out what a certain bar in Canada would once allow as ID and a payment method, It's VERY Canadian.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Scott Harris on how he got into the Dance/Electronic scene, and how he pieces songs together. Tobin asks Scott what things he looks for when creating beats and songs and his upcoming projects.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin chats with Carleton Stone of Port Cities. Carleton explains how the band came together, the departure of Breagh MacKinnon and how it took years of performing at small bars before learning how to own a room. The two discuss the impact of East Coast Music on the industry and the mark it left on their lives, and Carleton explains the importance of fellow songwriters like Gordan Sampson on his career.  Tobin also teases Carleton about creating a new band name, will it go over well? Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes the Ottawa band, Hopper to the show, Nick, Will, Matt, and Josh chat about how the band formed, what their goals are for 2020 and Tobin just has some general fun getting to know the band. For instance, did you know WILL is the Noel Gallagher of HOPPER? They had to DINE the guy to join the group, what an ego eh. Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tobin welcomes Canadian Singer Tyler Shaw to the podcast to discuss how he created the Stronger Together video with 25 Canadian artists with his friend Fefe Dobson. He discusses how the project came to be, the work behind it, and what he hopes the song will do. We also talk about how he got into the music business and how a friend from his UPEI days is a major reason why he's here.  Check It Out Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices