Down to the Wire

Down to the Wire

Finding and reacting to stories that don’t seem real. (Comedy & Satire News Show)

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May 1, 2024 66 mins

This week we are joined by one of Canada's best comedians, coming off winning the Golden Buzzer at Canada's Got Talent; Sterling Scott.

We talk about how much money (or Bitcoin) we would get shot for before diving into some odd stories happening around the world. We react to an American man who faked his death to avoid child support (22:42), as well as how people leverage child support as a lottery (7:35).


New York ha...

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This week we're joined by recurring guest Logan Brown who kicks us off with a little Creed for your ears. We come across a few odd stories in the news, first reacting to a bill that would criminalize STI's in Oklahoma (13:04). Later in the show we talk about the Dune popcorn bucket and an AMC Exec's reaction to the meme (21:49). Plus, marrying your cousin is now illegal in Tennessee (35:05) and a man in Ottawa is on th...

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This week we have comedians Akeem Hoyte-Charles and Will Del Vecchio join the show while in town for a weekend at the Laugh Lounge.

To kick things off Akeem finally gets Jacob to spill the beans on how the McDonalds sign made it's way into our studio.

Then we get into the Back Page News, where we find the strangest news stories from around the world and react to them. This weeks stories include;

Metro Detroit teacher say...

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Meet the Famiglia, on this episode a couple of the behind the scenes fellas at Down to the Wire join the show.

Meet Dan Hill; videographer, former 1x viral TikTok star and 5 pin bowling champ, who's been a part of the DTTW team since late 2022. And meet Carter Pruett; former music producer with a number 1 hit, might have kissed a cousin (we can't tell), is the second DTTW member to get bullied by Duvy and is our newest ad...

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This week we're joined by Ottawa artists NYCKY GHOST and J Chinnasz.

We lost Down to the Wire today, J Chinnasz has taken over. His presence is a PSA on why you should get your kids tested for ADHD at a young age.

This week in Back Page News we find some of the weirdest news stories circulating the globe, such as;

California principal on leave after pretending to shoot kids during drill

Gang steals '145 tons of chicken'...

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February 28, 2024 4 mins
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February 16, 2024 67 mins

Today we're joined by a young legend in Ottawa, one of the founders of the FMG collective, Filet. We have an all-time interview coming your way this episode as we follow up with the OnlyFans Mom from last weeks episode in an EXCLUSIVE interview. We learn a ton of new information, including her kids getting expelled, prior conversations with the principle, leaving the county and much more. Alongside this story, we have get int...

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Michelle Cline got her car banned from her children's school due to an OnlyFans decal ad on the back windshield. In our interview we learn some new developments


Full version of our interview from the BANNED OnlyFans Mom Speaks Out Episode (w/Filet) episode

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February 7, 2024 74 mins

Today we have another deadly duo joining the show, this time it's Ottawa creatives CGB and Nice Guy. CGB (Conor Brisard) is a visual artist coming off a successful art exhibit called 'Figuring it Out'. While Nice Guy is a clothing brand ran by Jonah Peters, check out his latest February drop.

This week in Back Page News we find some of the most odd and weird news stories circulating the world, such as;

Mom banned from d...

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Today we are joined by Toronto based comedians Marc Anthony Sinagoga and Kerby Darius. They hilarious duo bring the energy this week, we kick things off with some banter on hate comments and "trying to have kids". Then in Back Page News, we find some of the most odd and weird news stories circulating the globe, such as; NJ house vandalized with pepperoni: 'As an Italian, it hurts the heart' (8:04) Passengers le...

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Start spreadin' the news... We're in New York this week joined by comedian Giulio Gallarotti. At the top of the show he makes us feel better about nerding out over the big city before getting into the news. In Back Page News, we find some of the most ridiculous and odd news stories circulating the globe, such as; Teen facing charges for allegedly taping fish to ATMs (8:43) Miami TE Cam McCormick says he's coming back...

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January 18, 2024 50 mins

The first episode of 2024 is an all-timer with Ottawa's very own Izzy Rose. She's is hands down the most talented singer in the city... But in true DTTW fashion we don't mention it at all. Instead we get into the allegations surrounding her right off the top, followed with our Back Page News. If you're new to the show, Back Page News is where we find the strangest stories you won't find on the front page, incl...

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December 20, 2023 37 mins

Happy Holidays to all, we know this time of the year is busy for everyone so we kept it nice and short this week.

This week in Back Page News we find some obscure stories happening around the world, such as;

Survey Finds Many Men Think They Can Land a Commercial Plane (7:58)

Video appears to show SUV crashing into motorcycle after alleged 'promposal' accident (15:54)

LAX passenger arrives on international flight without pa...

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December 14, 2023 59 mins

This week we welcome on Toronto (soon to be New York) based comedian Danny Martinello to the show.

We kick it off with a classic would you rather and some psychedelics talk before getting into the Back Page News.

In Back Page News we find the strangest stories you won't find on the front page, including;

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott apologises for using 9/11 hijackers as example of teamwork (7:17)

Woman sentenced to ...

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December 6, 2023 39 mins

This week's episode begins with a nod to our valued listeners who had the DTTW Podcast in their top pods in this years' Spotify Wrapped. The lads even tease a giveaway for 10 lucky listeners who respond over DM's.

In Backpage News we have 3 stories that wouldn't be found anywhere near the front page;

Ron DeSantis' Poop Map During Gavin Newsom Debate Brutally Mocked (9:03)

Escaped kangaroo punches police offic...

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November 29, 2023 58 mins

This week we welcome Toronto comedian, actor, and podcaster into DTTW Studios during his time in Ottawa performing in the musical 'Prison Dancer'.

In this weeks Back Page News we report on some weird stories circulating the globe, such as;

NSW police officer Dominic Gaynor sentenced for pointing gun towards colleague over Top Gun: Maverick spoilers (12:40)

Helicopters Flying in Australia are Making Crocodiles Horny (19:38)

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November 22, 2023 46 mins

This week Racco tells us what it was like on set during his his acting debut. He gives the insider scoop and throws up some questionable signs throughout todays podcast, Hollywood might have gotten to him.


In Back Page News we have some weird stories you won't find on the front page, including;

It's true: People do poop, a lot, in ride lines at Disneyland and Disney World (15:04) Angry At Not Being Served Tea, Nagp...

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November 15, 2023 48 mins

This week we're joined by Toronto based comedian Nitish Sakhuja, stopping by DTTW Studios during his time here in Ottawa for the Dirty Bird Comedy Festival.

This episode got dicey, so we brought in a friend of ours from Newark to cover our back. We get into some Back Page News stories, where we report on weekly weird news, such as;

Grubhub Driver Claims Delivering Cup Of Urine Instead Of Milkshake Was ‘An Accident’ (9:30)

Wake ...

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November 8, 2023 61 mins

We sit down with R&B artist RUSSELL! and bring out the real him. We get exposed for having no hoes, but at least we scheme up a couple of million dollar ideas including Brokeback Brampton. Roy Woods, that one is for you.

We shoot the breeze for nearly a half hour before getting into our bread and butter, the Back Page News.

If you're not familiar, Back Page News is essentially news that you're not finding on the front p...

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Toronto comedians Sam Burns and Tamara Shevon join the show today. We learn a bit about each other, some of us have hot dads, others are undercover high school teachers.

But most importantly we breakdown this weeks Back Page News, where we report on the weirdest, most ridiculous news stories happening around the world.

Today's headlines include;

Dad strips down at school board meeting to make ‘clear argument’ about dress code (...

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