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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 says she was fired for her rap career (13:50) Little Rascals trio ages 11, 12, and 16 arrested for robbing a Houston bank (30:05) School apologizes for assignment asking 5th grader to 'pretend to be a white slave master' (48:31) Drippin' Honey Interview (1:06:36)

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 addition to the team.

Eventually, we dive into our Back Page News, where we find the weirdest news stories happening around the world, such as;

Students' Toe-Licking 'Game' for High School Fundraiser Ignites Firestorm: ‘Disgusting’ (19:54) Balls Out Bowling is back, where nudity is required (34:03) Ottawa school board could make graduation ceremonies more ‘inclusive’ — by allowing those who didn’t pass to participate (51:56)

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' in bizarre heist of up to '55,000 birds'

Wigan woman 'disgusted' by police caught watching Netflix at her home

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 into some other strange headlines in this weeks Back Page News, including; Mom banned from dropping kids off at Christian school due to OnlyFans ad on her car (4:09) Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’ (16:03) 'Don't eat fried toothpicks': TikTok trend sparks health warning (42:48) EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Michelle Cline (51:20)

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

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 left screaming after Tesla detects 'ghosts' in graveyard next to real life Conjuring house (15:46) Chinese marathon runner disqualified for chain-smoking through race (29:06) A Second Gay Sex Tape Was Reportedly Filmed Inside the U.S. Capitol (1:07:08)

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 for 9th year of college (28:02)

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 passport, visa, ticket: report (27:46)

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 fast-food job after hurling Chipotle bowl at worker (25:40)

NYC robbers' pretend gun gestures net them $1M in stolen jewelry (40:06)

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 officer in face before Oshawa capture (19:58)

Man arrested for indecent exposure at Kum & Go says he was just “scratching his genitals” (31:20)

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)

North Carolina Orthodontist Offering Free Handguns to Invisalign Patients (39:30)

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, Nagpur Doctor Leaves Surgery Midway, Probe Ordered (23:52) US Customs officials seize giraffe feces from woman at Minnesota airport (33:04)

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 up, Bunbury: The Wiggles demand council stop blaring Hot Potato 24/7 at homeless (19:16)

Ottawa teacher suspended for 2 days after confining student in locker (26:41)

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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 page. We report on the weirdest news stories happening around the world, including;

Restaurant adds $50 ‘unable to parent’ fee for rowdy kids, menu reads (26:36)

First ever Florida Man games will feature beer belly wrestling and ‘evading arrest’ obstacle course (41:54)

Italian woman wins court case to evict her two sons, aged 40 and 42 (48:28)

Garth Brooks announces 14th studio album, 'Time Traveler,' to be available exclusively at Bass Pro Shops (54:08)

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 (13:09)

Man arrested for faking heart attack 20 times at restaurants to avoid paying bill, reports say (23:21)

Minneapolis PD officer outed as OnlyFans model after pulling over subscriber (41:19)

Back to normal, John is back, we never really acknowledged it, so why start now. It's more fun to gaslight you anyways. Also, Racco might have done blackface, or someone inception'd him... Both not chill.

In Back Page News, we dig up a few stories not on your radar, such as;

Cristiano Ronaldo Facing '99 Lashes' for Hugging Iranian Painter (7:06) - THIS WAS DEBUNKED AFTER OUR RECORDING.

Amish men ‘shunned’ after nationwide emergency alert outs them for having phones (17:17).

A man was encouraged by a chatbot to kill Queen Elizabeth II in 2021. He was sentenced to 9 years (31:51).

We finally did it.

The two best comedy podcasts in the city have been recording in the same studio for over a year, it's about damn time we did a crossover episode.

Ruckus is a podcast but also a comedy production team of three comedians who run Ottawa's most anticipated monthly comedy show, Strip Joker.

We decided to do things a little different today with Kia, Liam and Logan. Introducing the Back Page News Game Show, where we read off real and fake headlines, and the Ruckus crew has to decide which is what.

Here's what we have on the slate today:

Massive Bull Sperm Heist Has German Police Asking Public for Help (24:10)

Donald Trump is not the first President to be arrested: President Ulysses S. Grant Was Arrested for Speeding in a Horse-Drawn Carriage in 1872 (28:22)

Republican Herman Cain, facing sexual harrassment allegations, Quoted Pokémon as he Suspended his Campaign (32:45)

DraftKings apologizes for 9/11 themed promotion, donates thousands of dollars to charity (39:09)

U.S government negotiating release of citizen detained in Cuba after attempting to go to Venezuela in a homemade floating hamster wheel (45:52)

China to ban all images of cartoon bears from its internet after anti-government trolls move beyond Winnie the Pooh (46:57)

2 arrested, suspect in Spiderman costume still at large after BMW pursuit ends on Beltway in Md. (53:44)

The most talented graphic designer in the city joins the show today, but that's probably not what you'll remember her for. Emma Orhun gives us the most interesting episode of the Down to the Wire Podcast to date. Today's show involves shlongs, showers (the lack thereof), cults and of course, Back Page News. Todays stories include; We Spoke to a Guy Who Got His Dick Locked in a Cage by a Hacker (37:04) 'Ritual mass murder' report in Chapel St Leonards was yoga class (52:43)

Backstage at Budweiser Stage in Toronto for Manifesto we are joined with Edmonton R&B artist EB3N. This one is a personal favourite with the vibes being immaculate from start to finish.

EB3N is filled with exclusives this episode, starting with him announcing his debut project 'First Mistake' for the first time publicly. We talk about what it's like being a leash kid, his time playing for Edmonton FC and what the best type of dap up is.

We have a parenting hack off the top of todays episode from two guys with zero kids, also we talk about Jake Gyllenhaal's fake dog balls.

In today's Back Page News we discuss the following stories;

Large-scale gambling ring uncovered in Milford after police raid backyard volleyball games (10:12)

Atlanta flight forced to come back after flyer has diarrhea ‘all the way through’ plane (16:41)

Police stop Nebraska man for bucking the law with a bull riding shotgun in his car (33:02)

This week we do our first solo pod in a couple of weeks, but we do have a quick feature with Canadian music legend Saukrates (3:39). He joins us for a brief 8 minutes to talk about his work with the Wu-Tang and reacts to an all time Back Page News story, The Mud Wizard.

Following that we get into these Back Page News stories; Spider Capable of Causing Permanent Erections Shuts Down Entire Supermarket (15:04). Putin’s adviser says U.S. is using brainwashing to make gay Ukrainian super-soldiers (36:36).

This weeks episode is recorded in Toronto with comedian Moe Ismail who is just coming off of his Just For Laughs 'New Faces' showcase in Montreal. But that's just his night gig, by day he's a substitute teacher fending off unsolicited DM's.

After some chit chat about comedy, we get into the Back Page News, today we dive into the following stories;

Supermarket AI meal planner app suggests recipe that would create chlorine gas (30:21).

US snake hunters fight pythons big enough to devour gators (37:58).

Donald Trump crashes wedding with speech wearing same suit he had on in court (53:26).

An overrun Miami suburb will snip its Peacocks (and not in the feathers) (1:00:48).

Daniel Boronico, the self-proclaimed 'Guitar Maestro' who runs a tanning salon business with Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, and a supposed limo business with Billy Joel is running for president.

He just might be the most interesting man in America.

Cocaine dumped in the sea off Florida could have 'crazy' consequences if sharks eat it, scientists find.

Universal Studios was fined for trimming trees that were keeping shade for protesters in the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Strike. This being yet another occurrence in an eventful week for Hollywood, with Barbenheimer setting a new tone for what Hollywood will look like in the future.

Professor Lo Chung-mau, Hong Kong's health minister, has a plan to make the region a smoke free environment -- by publicly shaming smokers.

He believes that if society starts collectively shaming smokers, it will encourage smokers to quit the habbit. Will this actually work? Or will this be another instance of a nations 'solution' that ultimately leads to a perverse incentive.

This is a story about what happens when a shaman from an indigenous tribe put their trust in a banker from America.

In Part 2 of this story we analyze the fallout of Maria Sabina after being exposed by Gordon Wasson. How the locals in Oaxaca reacted in a disruptive way, but ultimately it all may have been for the best?

This is a story about what happens when a shaman from an indigenous tribe put their trust in a banker from America.

Over this episode and part two this Thursday, we will go through and analyze the birth of the magic mushroom economy in Mexico, but the cost it came at for the shrooms matriarch, Maria Sabina.

Today's feature story is on 'The Big Penis War'. Which all started with urologist James Elist, who faced some stiff competition in the long hard fight for the worlds first cosmetic penis implant. A man named Robert Cornell travelled to Beverly Hills to train with Elist and stole all of Elist's methods, but was it for the greater good of men? A full breakdown of this weeks Back Page News:

'Drugs rain down on countryside after French fighter jet intercepts tourist plane' (4:10)

'A Long, Hard Fight Over The First Cosmetic Penis Implant' (17:54)

'Italian Teacher Fired After Skipping Work for 20 Years (45:37)

This weeks Back Page News:

Florida Squatters Create ‘Meth Island’ Complete With 4 Story Treehouse, A Welcome Center, And A Trampoline (2:41).

Janitor 'turns off cold freezer to stop beeping noise and destroys research worth $1m' (19:27).

Man ‘addicted’ to cheese has spent £60k on cheddar and eats at least two blocks a day (30:05).

This weeks Back Page News features the following stories;

'Jury convicts Oregon man who rigged home with 'Indiana Jones' booby trap, injuring federal officer' (3:35)

'Trump Makes Insane Allegation That the FBI Planted Classified Documents on Him — Just Hours Before He’s Due in Court' (16:20)

'Garth Brooks doubles down after Bud Light backlash: ‘I love diversity’' (35:10)

We're back after nearly three weeks since we recorded the Solomon Friedman episode, hope you all enjoyed both parts and know PornHub a little better beyond it being your favourite website.

That was all fun and intriguing, but now it's time to get back to the Back Page News with headlines such as; 'Bouncy castle king jailed for burning down rivals' (3:33), 'Driver tried to switch places with his dog on DUI stop in Colorado town, police say' (17:32), 'German surgeon fired after getting hospital cleaner to assist amputation' (28:33).

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This week's episode is a part two feature from last week's episode featuring Solomon Friedman, a top Criminal Defence Attorney in Canada who is the Co-Founder of Ethical Capital Partners (ECP), which just acquired MindGeek, thus making him apart of the ownership team of Pornhub.

This sequel is guaranteed to not be played out as some part 2's are, with lots of new information surrounding some of the outstanding litigation the company faces as well as their compliance with specific jurisdictions they will have to adhere too.

We open the floor to two of our resident journalists, Phalen Tynes-MacDonald and Colman Brown who press into the matters surrounding the impending guidelines being laid out by Canada's heritage ministry as well as some of the issues that were brought to the public's attention by a recent Netflix documentary on the prior owners of the tech giant that is MindGeek.

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We have a major interview coming at you today, Jacob and John welcome Solomon Friedman into Down to the Wire Studios for an exclusive sit down. Solomon is a top Criminal Defence Attorney in Canada and is now the Co-Founder of Ethical Capital Partners (ECP), which just acquired MindGeek, thus acquiring Pornhub.

We discuss the details of this purchase, the core values of ECP and their approach to the adult industry. ECP acquired Pornhub a day after the Netflix documentary ‘Money Shot: The Pornhub Story’ was released. It details legal issues and controversy surrounding MindGeek, the adult platform that faced public scrutiny stemming from a viral New York Times article.

Solomon answers concerns raised in the documentary, along with how he believes adult can be done properly. We discuss the future of Pornhub along with the adult industry, including details on some groundbreaking technology that will reshape the internet as a whole. 

Conversations also lead into the legal battles they face, how ECP is going to be sex worker driven, the financial discrimination they face, content restrictions, age verification technology, collaborating with other tech giants and so much more.

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We tease an interview coming up with the Partner of a global tech giant we have in store for you all next week, so STAY TUNED. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, we have a buffet of an episode today that we need to digest first before getting to the dessert. We have a variety of segments before getting into our Back Page News, starting with Algorithm Suckjob where Pete Davidson and Miley Cyrus are making waves, along with Pop-Up Podcast where we have a compilation of the best 60 second podcast moments we recorded with strangers.

Then in Back Page News we discuss some of the weirdest news circulating the globe, such as; Spanish firm wrong to fire electrician for drinking alcohol during working day, court rules, Canada geese overrun Ottawa DND campus during annual invasion, Texas school district votes to place armed civilians in schools, and California drug dealer escapes with 60 pounds of sheriff's meth during failed sting.

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This week Racco goes off-brand with an inspirational message for the people to lead things off. After we shed a few tears, we get into some giggles with our new segment Algorithm Suckjob where we talk about stuff that's clogging our algorithm such as Fyre Fest 2 and this guy who got into a beef with a baby on an airplane.

Then we get into our Back Page News where we discover the oddest stories happening around the world, such as; 'Oh Good – Over 1 In 10 People Poo In The Shower', 'National Guard member arrested after applying to work as hitman on fake website', and '2 arrested, suspect in Spiderman costume still at large after BMW pursuit ends on Beltway in Md.'

Then we close it out with our camera guys dirty little secret

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