Your Favourite Canadian: A Podcast

23/05/2021

We're now sharing our Podcast feed with a new 'cast' from Lions Den Audio Theatre. SN Hell: A Look Back At Saturday Night Live hosted by FaveCanPod's Matt and Keith and Visual Artist and Lions Den collaborator Dee.

Our first: Episode 1975's debut featuring George Carlin, Janis Ian and Billy Preston is up and we'll be posting new episodes each week for the foreseeable future. FaveCanPod's next episode will be posted on May 31st.

Enjoy :)

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-75zgy-1043562

Thanks for joining us for a chronological trot through Saturday Night Live with Keith, Matt and Dee. Our first episode covers SNL's October 11, 1975 debut with host George Carlin, musical guests Billy Preston & Janis Ian and special performances by Andy Kaufman and Valri Bromfield. This podcast cont...

08/05/2021

Little bit of Lorne Greene in Battlestar Galactica and Keanu Reeves in John Wick. Round 2 Episode 3 on Youtube, Spotify and Podbean.

08/05/2021

We're talking Donald Sutherland in MASH and Sarah Polley in Go over at our YouTube channel and on Spotify and Podbean.

02/05/2021

Our first four Round 2 episodes are now available on Lions Den Theatre's YouTube page. You can also vote by commenting on the video. https://www.youtube.com/c/LionsDenAudioTheatre

Halifax, Nova Scotia based Lions Den Theatre was formed in 2011. Since 2013, Lions Den has been exploring the often uncharted waters of audio drama and has p...

04/04/2021

Episode 2 is now up. We've got Michael J. Fox in Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 8 Episode 10 and Kim Cattrall in Mannequin. Give us a listen and drop a vote. Based on these projects, this one will be as a lot closer than we thought.
https://open.spotify.com/show/4zFJ4DrlAiytXQQYAEoMpp?si=iEiuO2kCRlmsaBgGtGQjRQ

16/03/2021

Here we are on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/show/4zFJ4DrlAiytXQQYAEoMpp?si=zeLBKEteRtCDv4-z3x2Czw&utm_source=copy-link

Listen to Your Favourite Canadian on Spotify. The podcast that asks, "Who is your favourite Canadian Actor?" We've thrown in a few of own nominees and asked listeners to contribute a few as well. We wound up with 53 tremendous names, and put them in a series of listener voted Face-offs. As we begin....

16/03/2021

Back with Round 2. Neve Campbell vs. Mary Pickford. A very fun episode, new rules for Round 2 and a few other changes. Give a listen, have a vote and let us know what you think :)

We're back for Round 2. In this kick-off we discuss the works of Neve Campbell and Mary Mary Pickford. Mary Pickford stars in 1929's Coquette, an early sound film that surprised our panel in a number of ways. Neve Campbell's 1996 Scream gets a mixed reaction from our panel. Can the nostalgia from 25...

11/03/2021

If you're looking for more info on Mary Pickford... this is one of the better bio-docs out there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10vEO6ByQ18

11/03/2021

Your Favourite Canadian (Actor) returns next week as we jump into Round 2. Our first Face-Off features Neve Campbell is Scream and Mary Pickford in Coquette.

05/03/2021

Now on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4zFJ4DrlAiytXQQYAEoMpp?si=s6-KgsK1SXmZIpcgmGvIQA&utm_source=copy-link

Listen to Your Favourite Canadian on Spotify. The podcast that asks, "Who is your favourite Canadian Actor?" We've thrown in a few of own nominees and asked listeners to contribute a few as well. We wound up with 53 tremendous names, and put them in a series of listener voted Face-offs. As we begin....

04/03/2021

04/03/2021

Happy 67th to Catherine O'Hara. Absolute national treasure.

Happy Birthday Catherine O'Hara! 🎉🎉🎉 The Golden Globe winner turns 67 today.

This pic is from 1975 for a CBC Kids show called "Coming Up Rosie" in which O'Hara starred alongside John Candy and Dan Aykroyd. | Schitt's Creek

04/03/2021

We've moved. As Round 2 gets ready to roll, come give Round 1 a listen over at Podbean :)

The podcast that asks, "Who is your favourite Canadian Actor?" We are throwing in a few of own nominees and asking you to contribute yours as well. This is foll

02/03/2021

In our 'lost episode,' Matt made a strong pitch to have Martin Short selected as one of our 3 Wild Cards. Somehow, the people heard and Short was selected as one of the three Wild Cards to return for Round 2.

Nominated Episode 3
https://soundcloud.com/yourfavouritecanadian/episode-3

02/03/2021

Keanu fans came out en masse and caused something of a landslide victory. During the Wild Card voting, however, Ryan Reynolds fans spoke up and got him selected as one of 3 of our "non-winners" to come back for Round 2.

Your Favourite Canadian is pleased to announce that Ryan Reynolds has been nominated for Your Favourite Canadian Actor.

A handsome leading man with impeccable comic timing, Vancouver's Ryan Reynolds is firmly cemented as one of the film industry's bona fide stars. Beginning his career as a regular on the teen soap "Hillside" AKA "Fifteen," Reynolds' became a familiar face with his role on ABC's "Two Guys, A Girl (and a Pizza Place)" and in the titular role in "Van Wilder". In recent years, Reynold's has poven to be box office gold with his roles in the Deadpool franchise and Detective Pikachu.

Among his many awards, Reynolds has been nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in "Deadpool" and a Canadian Screen Award for his role in 2014's "Captive."

Nominated Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/yourfavouritecanadian/episode-1

02/03/2021

Despite a narrow loss to Eugene Levy in Round 1, Donald Sutherland was selected as one of three Wild Cards to return for the second round.

Your Favourite Canadian is pleased to announce Donald Sutherland has been nominated for "Your Favourite Canadian Actor."

St. John, New Brunswick born Sutherland is one of Canada's most prolific and honoured actors. Some of Sutherland's most memorable films include: "MASH," "Klute," "Ordinary People," "The Dirty Dozen," "JFK" and "The Hunger Games." Sutherland is a member of The Order of Canada and has been recognized by both the Hollywood and Canada Walks of Fame.

He has also received 2 Golden Globes, 1 Emmy Award and 1 Genie Award. In 2017, he received an honourary Oscar "for a lifetime of indelible characters, rendered with unwaivering truthfulness."

Nominated Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/yourfavouritecanadian/episode-1

21/02/2021

We're catching up on our Round 1 pitches. This was a tough choice for some. https://youtu.be/X5fgooQNQV4

In this Face-Off from Episode 8 of Round 1, Heather and Keith advocate for two Canadian legends: Christopher Plummer and Norma Shearer. Voting for this poll ...

20/02/2021

Colm Feore vs. Sandra Oh from Episode 8. Round 2 kicks off soon. https://youtu.be/3JCH5qihWO4

In this Face-Off from Episode 8 of Round 1, Dan and Heather chat about Sandra Oh and Colm Feore.Voting for this poll has ended, however, we are getting ready...

18/02/2021

We've worked out the details for Round 2 to kick off.

Also got some new 'Just The Pitches' going up on the Tube. Enjoy Graham Greene vs. William Shatner.

https://youtu.be/QPbaOqccc9s

In this Face-Off from Episode 8 of Round 1, Dan and Matt make some strong cases for two of their legit faves: Graham Greene and William Shatner. Voting for ...

05/02/2021

Very sad to hear of the passing of Christopher Plummer. As we've said on the show, he is widely considered Canada's Greatest Actor and it's hard to disagree.

11/12/2020

“First Nations Canadian actor GRAHAM GREENE has been selected to receive the RED NATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for his brilliant career spanning more than 40 years and 150 feature film and television productions.”

Via: Red Nation Film Festival Native Cinema

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02/12/2020

All graphics and recording for Round 1 was completed prior to Elliot Page's announcement in early December. Going forward, the actor will be referred to as Elliot and with the pronouns he/they . Our released recordings of the episode featuring the pitch, will remain intact, however, any forthcoming releases of this material will feature a disclaimer.

Elliot Page, the Oscar-nominated star of “Juno” and Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” has announced he is transgender. Elliot, formerly known as Ellen Page, addressed …

02/12/2020

We've started counting votes in our Wild Card edition. 25 Actors have advanced to Round 2 and we want to give 3 more another shot at it. Whose path the the title of Your Favourite Canadian Actor was derailed by fan love, hate? Or who is just good enough to get a second shot at it. Let us know. Voting closes Dec 31, 2020. EDIT: Wrong graphic uploaded. There are a few spelling issues there. Will be corrected. https://www.poll-maker.com/poll3253875xb049434E-100

30/11/2020

Wild Card voting has opened. Help choose the 3 "non-winners" who deserve a 2nd chance at becoming Your Favourite Canadian Actor.

https://www.poll-maker.com/poll3253875xb049434E-100

Voice your opinion on the poll: Which 3 of this fine Canadian Actors should be brought back for Round 2 of Your Favourite Canadian (Actor) Podcast? You may pick as many as you'd like, we suggest 3.

27/11/2020

Tommy Chong talks sharing a jail cell with the Wolf of Wallstreet and inspiring his memoirs.

23/11/2020

Episode 12. Anna Paquin vs. Eric Peterson and Eugene Levy vs. Donald Sutherland. It's our last regular episode of Round 1. Enjoy :)

Episode 12 is the final episode of Round 1. Matt and Dan present Anna Paquin & Eric Peterson and Matt and Keith present Eugene Levy & Donald Sutherland. A fair bit of interesting banter in this one

19/11/2020

In his latest memoir, Back to the Future's Michael J. Fox has said that he is now entering retirement for the second time in his career.

13/11/2020

For the Michael J lovers out there

The reunion featured stars Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Tina Yothers and more

08/11/2020

The legendary game show figure was best known his soothing voice and understated humor.