Podcasts about Martha Chaves

Rush is back with a sick new drummer, and fans are impressed. J.D. Vance has a new book about Catholicism, and the reviews are not good. Have we taken the protein craze too far now that there's no whey? Guest host Jan Caruana quizzes comedians Tom Hearn, Kris Siddiqi, and Martha Chaves.

Today we shine our spotlight on the Grande Dame of Canadian comedy, Martha Chaves! She takes on Americans at Niagara Falls, a certain US leader, the allure of immigrants...and much much more!

Premier Danielle Smith thinks B.C. ports are Canada's ports, so who owns Alberta's oil? Pope Leo takes aim at AI. What does the world's oldest English poem sound like? The secret of why T-Rex had tiny arms has been solved. As FIFA descends upon Toronto and Vancouver, so do the FIFA bar police. Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians Martha Chaves, Carley Thorne and James Hartnett.

This week, we've got a saucy question: Is no meal complete without dipping sauce? Matt Falk's pro-dip argument is a slam dunk, but Charles Haycock claims these sauces just don't cut the mustard. Then, we're taking on boycotts. Martha Chaves believes in the power of a boycott, but Abdul Aziz champions other ways to make change.Featuring: Matt Falk, Charles Haycock, Martha Chaves, and Abdul Aziz.

No audience, just anthems in this episode. We travel back in time to our favourite songs of the summer. One of them is a comeback from a UK popstar. Another from a group of Irish pre-teens. And who can forget the saucy album cover that's got people singing “Manchild!” Host Gavin Crawford quizzes panellists Jann Arden, Andrew Phung, Emma Hunter, Ajahnis Charley and Martha Chaves.

Artemis II breaks a record and a toilet. A new app is changing the way we run away from angry Canada geese. Polymarket and Kalshi are letting people test their luck and bucks on the prediction market. Why were the sites in the headlines this week? And who has stinkier farts: men or women? Yes, this was a news story this week. Listen now to this week's panel of Miguel Rivas, Ann Pornel and Martha Chaves with host Gavin Crawford.

Is avoiding scammers mission imposter-ble? Craig Fay argues that it's easy to fall for a scam these days, but Elvira Kurt is a born skeptic. Next, we're talking book clubs. Martha Chaves says they're a novel idea, but Kyle Brownrigg refuses to join the club.Featuring: Craig Fay, Elvira Kurt, Martha Chaves, and Kyle Brownrigg.

We're bringing shear brilliance when mullets take on perms, then, be prepared to laugh when we discuss if everyone should become a doomsday prepper.Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Laurie Elliott, Martha Chaves, and Paul Myrehaug.

Franklin The Turtle was co-opted by Team Trump and now our childhoods are ruined. We've all reached our breaking point with Ticketmaster but Olivia Dean did something about it. Whales are being given breathalysers and don't even want to talk to a lawyer first. Ozempic is about to go generic in Canada - so are all the GLP-1 drugs, aka “gotta lose pounds” shots. Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians Martha Chaves, Alice Moran and Craig Lauzon about what happened in the news this week. If you're too afraid to share your opinions on social media, that's okay! Fill out this listener questionnaire instead: www.cbc.ca/BecauseSurvey

The Art of the Meal: Trump tries to avoid Carney but ends up dining with him. The sauna business is luring new clients - all part of its plan to gross 1.77 billion dollars worldwide. What particular group are saunas trying to attract? Alberta is doubling-down on its “Strong and Free” slogan with a new contest that no one asked for. Tom Hearn, Courtney Gilmour and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with Gavin Crawford.If you're too afraid to share your opinions on social media, that's okay! Fill out this listener questionnaire instead: www.cbc.ca/BecauseSurvey

Bad Bunny kisses off the United States and Martha Chaves tells America “give us back our food and mojitos.” The Blue Jays are better than anyone thought. Albania's newest Cabinet Minister is an A.I. The news is terrible so we must talk about the cat mayor. Gavin Crawford is joined by comedians Alice Moran, Miguel Rivas and Martha Chaves.

It's Martha Chaves, Rick Currie & Nick Beaton! Martha Chaves gives us an historical lesson on all-you-can-eat buffets, Rick Currie takes us lingerie shopping and Nick Beaton says maybe the government does not consider you a person of interest.

Let's check in on the super-rich and why they're creeping into our newsfeed. Featuring Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves, Tom Howell, Alice Moran and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo.

We decide if plastic beats paper and whether being hated has its benefits.Featuring: Ivan Decker, Martha Chaves, Nikki Payne, and Bruce Clark.

This week, our panel finds out who's actually fresh faced in Carney's cabinet, we hear about Trump's MAGA bank full of spunk, and who's absolute dynamite on the baseball diamond. Featuring this week Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

From Accent on Toronto's 20th Anniversary just a few years ago, we shine our spotlight on the one and only, Grande Dame of Canadian Comedy, Martha Chaves.

The panel spends a disruptive night at A Minecraft Movie with "Scotty Screamer" and "Felicity Faces Fines". Later they snitch some neighbours out to a proposed Canadian tax task force, and bring dead iPhones back to life with a new saint. Featuring Miguel Rivas, Ajahnis Charley and Martha Chaves with host Gavin Crawford.

Plus: Our panellists debate discontinued Cherry Blossom chocolates, weigh in on Monopoly updates, and find out what a 'soup drop' is. Featuring Ashley Botting, Miguel Rivas, and Martha Chaves this week with host Gavin Crawford

Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas, Jan Caruana, Chris Sandiford and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford

Craig Lauzon, Martha Chaves, Andrew Phung, Emma Hunter and MORE get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.

Live from Ottawa, the grand dame of comedy Martha Chaves shares how our nation's capital has become quite the international sensation!  And, we pay tribute to the late Kathleen McGee.

Tom Howell, Rebecca Northan, Martha Chaves, Brett Kissel and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.

Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Carley Thorne take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Martha Chaves, Kris Siddiqi and Andrew Phung take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Kris Siddiqi and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

It's the premiere of The Debaters' 19th season and this is one for the bever-ages! Dave Hemstad and Lisa Baker are in Newfoundland trying to burst each other's bubble when they decide if Coke is superior to Pepsi. Then, are family doctors overrated? Clifton Cremo and Martha Chaves checkup on these medical professionals.

Andrew Phung, Craig Lauzon and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from May 31, 2024.

Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Jennifer Robertson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from February 10, 2024.

Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves and Jan Caruana take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford from March 23, 2024.

We both feel like we know her, Martha Chaves is after all the funniest Nicaraguan Canadian LGBTQ+ Stand Up Comedian in the World! We know her best from radio shows like “The Debaters”, and “Because News”. She also teaches comedy at Humber and Metropolitan Toronto University, showing the ropes to people just starting out. Martha tells us she's heard and seen lots of sexism, racism and homophobia over the years in Stand Up, but she just pushes ahead. On her own at 17, (leaving Nicaragua is quite the story!) she figured out how to be positive and stay that way. One of her jokes is about Preparation H, and let's just say it stirred a TV confession…. We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign up for our Substack Newsletter. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Wendy and Maureen at womenofir@gmail.com A Transcription of the show is available on the episode page. You can also watch the show here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martha Chaves, Alice Moran, and Kris Siddiqi take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Martha Chaves, Craig Lauzon, and Andrew Phung take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Martha Chaves, Andrew Phung, Maggie Cassella, Emma Hunter and MORE get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.

Jan Caruana, Eric Peterson, and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas, and Jennifer Robertson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas, and Steve Patterson take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves, Jann Arden, and more take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Chris Sandiford, Miguel Rivas, and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Martha Chaves, Ali Hassan, Craig Lauzon and more get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford.

Martha Chaves, Alice Moran, and Ajahnis Charley take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Recorded at Accent on Toronto, Michael McCreary challenges Canada Revenue scammers on knowing their audience. And from the Icebreakers Comedy Festival in 2020, Martha Chaves goes deep into the trials and tribulations that take place in the mind of a germaphobe.

Yumi Nagashima and Lara Rae bicker over blonde icon Barbie's revival. Then, Jacob Samuel and Martha Chaves have a taxing talk when they decide if it's time to break the taboo and have conversations about money.

Miguel Rivas, Tom Howell, and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas, and Sharjil Rasool take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Martha Chaves, Craig Lauzon and Juno's Comedy Album of the year nominee Jackie Pirico take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Eric Peterson, Alice Moran, and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

From Accent on Toronto 20th Anniversary, we shine our spotlight on the Grande Dame of Canadian Comedy, Martha Chaves.

Martha Chaves, Emma Hunter and Tom Howell take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford

Chris Sandiford, Mark Little and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford

Tom Howell, Ajahnis Charley and Martha Chaves take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford