This Is That from CBC Radio

This Is That is a current affairs program that doesn't just talk about the issues, it fabricates them. Nothing is off limits - if it's relevant to Canadians, we'll find out the "This" and the "That" of the story. Each week, hosts Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring introduce you to the voices and stories that give this country character in this 100% improvised, satirical send-up of public radio.

  • 25 minutes 49 seconds
    This is That Introduces: Tunnel Runners from PlayME

    Welcome to your digital stage, where bold theatre meets cutting-edge audio drama. Each episode of PlayME draws you into captivating stories brought to life by top actors, acclaimed writers, and cinematic sound design that places you at the center of the action. 


    More episodes of PlayME are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/QlR9DKZk

    30 October 2024, 2:10 pm
  • 28 minutes 58 seconds
    EP 10: A password expert and Canada’s first male doula
    A federal employee initiative promises to be inclusive to all employees and offensive to none, the world’s first and only not-for-profit McDonalds, an expert on passwords, a round of Puzzler, and meet Canada’s first male doula.
    21 August 2023, 8:10 am
  • 26 minutes 48 seconds
    EP 9: Military mountain bikes and a literal office pool
    The Canadian Armed Forces acquire a set of mountain bikes to be more environmentally friendly, an international festival celebrates the humble pen, and we visit an office that decided to turn their workspace into a swimming pool. Plus, Alberta a 2000-lb bison housepet and meet an elopement planner.
    14 August 2023, 8:10 am
  • 30 minutes 1 second
    EP 8: Gordie the unmanned spacecraft and invisible art
    Project Gordie returns to earth from space after being lost in the 1970s, we hear about a recently discovered dinosaur nicknamed Mr. Big Head, and we meet two rival professional game show contestants competing to be the winningest contestant of all time. Plus, a new app to help people converse with each other in real life and an up-and-coming artist making invisible art.
    7 August 2023, 8:10 am
  • 27 minutes 59 seconds
    EP 7: Brad Pitt’s Manitoba endorsement and researching Ogopogo
    Manitoba hopes a little star power from Brad Pitt can impress, new research on the Ogopogo, and an interview with an inspirational Bingo caller. Plus, we feature a brand new game taking family board game night by storm, and visit with glam rock pioneer Lou RocketShip.
    31 July 2023, 8:10 am
  • 30 minutes 26 seconds
    EP 6: Mannequin police force and freeway food truck
    A Nova Scotian police force turns to mannequins to help with policing, we interview Karachi, Canada’s greatest hypnotist, and hear about High Prairie’s linguistic efforts to attract new tourists. Plus, a food truck serving customers on the freeway and an earworm that refuses to go away.
    24 July 2023, 8:10 am
  • 26 minutes 34 seconds
    EP 5: Kill the kiss cam and climbing Niagara Falls
    An interview with a mother who wants kiss cams banned at sporting events, a set of quints grows up, and a man tries to do the impossible on Niagara Falls. Plus, the harrowing tale of nearly 60 people trapped in a corn maze.
    17 July 2023, 8:10 am
  • 27 minutes 14 seconds
    EP 4: Bathroom-less condo and Wilderness birth
    A group suggests a bold alternative to earth hour, we meet a traveling internet provider in northern Saskatchewan, a lawsuit against a condo developer who neglected to put bathrooms in a 35-storey development, and an interview with a survivor who was trapped for 50 hours in a ride called the Drop-ocalypse. Plus, the rising popularity of wilderness births.
    10 July 2023, 8:10 am
  • 28 minutes 3 seconds
    EP 3: Pay-per view National Parks and Ponytail disaster
    Parks Canada proposes a unique solution to its financial woes, a small town claims a legendary historic utterance, and we explore the lengths one man went to try and save his hair. Plus, we hear from our resident music historian, Herbert Brus and interview (the aide to) the Viceroy of Luxembourg.
    3 July 2023, 8:10 am
  • 27 minutes 36 seconds
    EP 2: Bilingual dogs and America's Pig War
    A Montreal city councilor makes a bid to extend bilingualism, we spotlight a unique hunting practice, and a controversial, recently grounded pilot tells us his side of the story. Plus, beloved pronunciation expert Nev Shondel pays a visit and we’re on the ground for the historical reenactment of America’s least violent war.
    26 June 2023, 8:10 am
  • 27 minutes 45 seconds
    EP 1: Texas sugar water and Ball-less soccer
    A Texas town makes a surprising addition to their water supply, the world’s most famous iceberg is spotted, and an exclusive interview with a recently-emerged Y2K prepper. Plus, a youth soccer league tries to make the beautiful game less competitive and an interview with Canada Border Services about a new training program.
    19 June 2023, 8:10 am
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