The Social Podcast

Today on ‘The Social,’ A$AP Rocky goes off on an artist for leaking his DMs. A logo artist publicly posted a private request from Rocky for the two to work together, leading Rocky to call off the deal. Was the artist being disrespectful? Then, everyone is wet wild for ‘Wicker.’ The upcoming film features a sexy wicker man that has the internet asking if they’re willing to risk some splinters for a good time. And is jealousy a good thing? A woman on ‘Subway Takes’ says jealousy illuminates what you really want in a relationship, do you agree? 
 
Host of ‘The Drive Home with Jamar’ on CHUM 1045 Jamar McNeil joins the panel! 

Today on ‘The Social,’ Ariana Grande is stepping back from public life amidst people scrutinizing her appearance. Is Grande’s thinness any of our business? Then, the ‘Real Housewives’ franchise turns 20! We celebrate by breaking down our favourite style icons from the show’s history. And can you ban children from a pool for peeing? A man wrote into ‘Slate’ asking if he’s allowed to stop letting his relatives' kids in the pool after finding urine in it week after week. 

Featuring Kate McKenna, host of The Social’s digital series, ‘MomLife Crisis’ and NSL on TSN.

Today on The Social, Benny Blanco has dirty feet!  Actor and comedian Robby Hoffman joins the panel to sound off!  And, is there a way to stop someone from monopolizing a conversation?  Then, Harry Styles reveals he laughed at his grandmother’s funeral.  Plus, would you hire a celebrity impersonator?  Then, how often do you replace your towels? And, Erling Haaland belatedly accepts Tom Holland’s dinner invitation. Then, are you optimistic about the next generation’s relationship with tech? Plus, we sit down with daytime TV legend Susan Lucci!

Featuring actors and comedians Robby Hoffman and Miguel Rivas.

Today on 'The Social,' Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams sent fans into a frenzy after reuniting in Toronto ahead of season two of 'Heated Rivalry.' If you spotted your favourite celebrity in public, would you say hello or leave them alone? And, Ben Affleck wins 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire"!  Then, Jason Kelce reveals he cried more at Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's wedding than he did at his own. Plus, what's too casual for the office, and was a host wrong for serving an uninvited dinner guest frozen pizza?

Today on ‘The Social,’ BTS pull out of the Grammys. The K-pop group are choosing not to submit their new music for consideration for this year’s Grammy awards, following the recording academy’s decision to launch a new best Asian pop performance category. Then, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter is dropping her father’s last name, now going by Suri Noelle. Should we end the practice of giving children their father’s last name? And should guests pay to attend a kid’s birthday party? With everything getting more and more expensive, a writer for the CBC is asking if it isn’t time to start expecting parents to pay up if they want their kids to attend your child’s birthday party. 

Featuring scholar and writer Riley Yesno. 

Today on ‘The Social,’ should Canada be paying for notable foreigners’ personal trips? The CBC reports that the RCMP has spent over half a million dollars providing security detail for Prince Harry, including on his personal trips to date Meghan Markle. Then, Shania Twain says fear fuels her, but does it influence your decisions? And should you name your kids for their future? A Black woman named Christopher Stewart says her parents’ choice of name was forward-looking in a way she didn’t appreciate as a child. 

Featuring award-winning filmmaker and showrunner Sasha-Leigh Henry.

Today on ‘The Social,’ Usher kicked a woman off stage because she wasn’t interested in being touched by him during one of his shows. Who’s at fault: Usher, his staff, or the woman herself? Then, a woman writing in to ‘The National Post’ isn’t sure if she should let her daughter quit her job as a summer camp counselor. And, how do you feel about roster dating? A writer for ‘The Guardian’ says that more people are dating multiple people at once to help them fulfill different needs. Would you date a roster of suitors? 

Featuring writer Bee Quammie.

Today on ‘The Social,’ actor and wrestler John Cena gets candid about his hair transplant journey, but should mean comments determine your surgery decisions? Then, Love Island USA contestant Sincere has his girlfriend Melanie’s photo as his phone background - is that cute or cringe? And, who gets to choose your engagement ring? A woman writing in to ‘The Washington Post’ says that she helped her friend shop for a ring for his soon-to-be fiancée. Would you want your partner to solicit help from friends in this case? 

Today on The Social, is Tom Brady eyeing a WWE future as he continues his public spat with Logan Paul?  And, the internet reacts to a husband who gave an expensive YSL gift bag to a co-worker instead of his wife. Then, Mandy Moore shares an unfiltered look at her postpartum body after three kids in four years.  Plus, Vladimir Guerrero Jr gets booed as the Toronto Blue Jays continue to lose.  Is it okay to heckle your team when they’re not performing?  And, are wedding B-lists rude or a practical reality? Then, how would you feel about your conversations being recorded with AI? Plus, Rosie O’Donnell opens up about being stuck in the "friend zone".  And, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford shares important summer safety tips for your pets.

Featuring stand-up comedian and writer Julie Kim, and music journalist and producer on 'The Social', Emilie Hanskamp.

Today on The Social, Joy Behar gave married actor Anson Mount a prolonged kiss on the lips on ‘The View’.  Was this inappropriate?  And, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz prove they really “do everything together”.  Then, former Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Brandi Glanville, calls her sons “boring” for not “partying”.  Plus, would you pay for a collectible popcorn bucket?  And, Mitch McConnell’s hometown newspaper publishes a scathing “pre-obituary” about him.