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Down to the Wire
by Down to the Wire
Jacob Racco makes his guests react to weird stories he finds on the internet. (Comedy & Satire News Show)
Episodes
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Hassan Phills & Alistair Ogden Try and Spot Fake News
This week on Down to the Wire Jacob Racco welcomes back Hassan Phills for his second stint on the podcast. Joining Hassan is comedian Alistair Ogden, both stopped by the studio during their tour date here in Ottawa. Hassan is coming off of the new new Crave Original show Office Movers, while...
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The Catholic Opera That Made 18 PEOPLE Vomit
Today we welcome back friend of the show, comedian Moe Ismail who is coming off of an appearance on the new Crave original, 'The Office Movers'. In today’s episode we introduce him to the new format we've been testing out, where we read out a headline and our guest has 90 seconds to guess if its...
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Did a Woman Send a PACK of Squirrels on her Ex?? (w/ Akeem Hoyte-Charles)
Today we welcome back friend of the show, comedian Akeem Hoyte-Charles. Last time he was on the podcast we cold called the teacher who got fired over her rap career, making a strong dent in Down to the Wire history. In today’s episode we introduce him to the new format we've been testing out…
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Down to the Wire LIVE Podcast 2.0
Ottawa’s #1 Comedy Show takes the stage for a second time. Welcome to Down to the Wire, Ottawa's favourite comedy podcast, filmed live at the Laugh Lounge. Hosted by comedian Jacob Racco, this event blends stand-up comedy with the a satire spin on late night talk shows, featuring reactions to…
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Can YOU Spot the Fake News?? (with Big Norm)
We're spicing things up in the studio this week and putting our guest on the spot. Today Jacob will read out five goofy headlines and our guest will have to guess whether they are real or fake news. Today's guest Big Norm will have a few minutes to ask questions about each story to try and press...
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How a TikTok Trend Sparked a Bank Scam (w/ Rasha)
This week we are joined by Toronto comedian Rasha E, who flew in just for todays episode because I'm a fly in our guest type guy now (as long as they're flight attendants). Today we get into some odd news stories we found such as; The viral ‘Chase bank glitch’ is actually a crime and could land…
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The DARKEST Stories Around the World This Week (w/ Kia Mazar)
We throw some of the darkest news stories we found this past week at Kia Mazar, and he was not happy. This weeks slate of news is unlike our normal rotation of weird and funny news, unfortunately its been a dark week. This weeks news is kicked off with a twisted story about a husband adding...
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Role-playing How the Disney Allergy Lawsuit Went Down (w/ Danny Martinello)
This week New York comedian Danny Martinello drops by for his second stint on the podcast. He fills us in on how New York has been treating him and the differences between America and Canada. Todays news features a call in where we track down the Pennsylvania man who posted up a billboard seeking...
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Why Celebrities Are Injecting Salmon Sperm (w/ Andy Haynes)
Today Jacob Racco welcomes on New York Comedian Andy Haynes. After riffing off a couple shlong puns in light of a French pole vaulter at the Paris Olympics, Racco gets into this weeks news. First up, Kim Kardashian is following Jennifer Aniston's footsteps as the most recent celebrity to try out…
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Paris Has a Poop Problem (w/ NTHN & Chaz)
This weeks episode is a candidate for podcast of the year. Racco is joined by Ottawa artist NTHN and his manager Charlean Alain. We cover some weird news stories dug up off the internet, leading off with an entire playground being stolen from a school for kids with autism in Florida (6:09). Also,...
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How to Tell If Your a Psychopath (w/ Jon Dore)
This week Jacob Racco welcomes on television legend, Jon Dore. Jacob kicks the show off by acknowledging one of Jon's stand-up routines he watched on T.V as a kid that changed his life. Todays news stories include North Korea sending poop balloons to South Korea (11:16), we interview the…
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Why the Internet is Slut Shaming a Pink Tesla (w/ Nice Guy)
We recorded this episode twice... You'll see why. We welcome back Jonah Peters of Nice Guy clothing, he now has three appearances on the podcast, more than any other guest. Today we react to a few weird news stories we found online, starting with a Korean man who was caught having s*x with a pink...
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How a Woman Made Her Man Addicted to Him (w/ Fya Man & Bella Blaq)
This week I welcome on two very talented artists from America, Fya Man who is a writer and producer that has worked with Kanye, Jay Z, NLE Choppa and others. Along with Bella Blaq who's an MC from Georgia making waves through not just her bars but also unique marketing strategies. Today we talk...
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We Found the 21st Century Jesus (w/ Sterling Scott)
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...
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AMC Exec Reacts to Dune Popcorn Bucket Meme (w/Logan Brown)
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...
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WE CALLED the Teacher Who WAS FIRED For Rapping (w/ Akeem Hoyte-Charles & Will Del Vecchio)
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...
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Toe Licking Fundraiser Nets $153K (w/ Dan Hill & Carter Pruett)
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...
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Principle Suspended for Fake Shooting (w/ NYCKY GHOST & J Chinnasz)
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…
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ON SET UPDATE
thought I’d give ya’s a quick update
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BANNED OnlyFans Mom Speaks Out (w/Filet)
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…
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Banned OnlyFans Mom FULL Exclusive Interview
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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OnlyTease (w/ CGB & Nice Guy)
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.…
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Uncivilized Behaviour (with Marc Anthony Sinagoga & Kerby Darius)
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...
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The Fisherman Bandit (with Giulio Gallarotti)
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…
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Beating the Allegations (with Izzy Rose)
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...
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Last Episode of the Year
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...
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Finger Gun Robbery (w/ Danny Martinello)
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,...
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Ron DeSantis' Poop Map
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...
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Ya Fricken Goler (with Big Norm)
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...
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I Acted in One Movie, Now I'm Illuminati
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;...
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It Means Eggplant (with Nitish Sakhuja)
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...
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Brokeback Brampton (with RUSSELL!)
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...
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OnlyFans Cop Caught on Duty (with Sam Burns & Tamara Shevon)
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...
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Amish Men Get Shunned
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...
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Down to the Wire LIVE Podcast | Stand Up + News
The first ever Down to the Wire live podcast is welcomed with a sold out crowd at the Laugh Lounge in Ottawa on October 3rd. The show featured four comedians who performed stand-up, after each said they would join Jacob and John in the chairs to react to some Back Page News. To close it out…
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The N Word Episode (with Nice Guy)
Jonah Peters, creator of 'Nice Guy' an Ottawa based clothing brand joins the show today. We have lots of important dialogue to kick off todays episode, including the n word, why Jonah hates Seth Rogan and creepy late night Walmart encounters. Of course we get into the Back Page News, featuring…
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Down to the Wire x Ruckus Podcast Crossover Episode
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…
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This Was An Episode (with Emma Orhun)
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...
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3. Down to the Beat: EB3N
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...
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Underground Gambling Ring Busted
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)...
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Bringing Back Bullying (with Nick Burden)
Nick Burden joins the show today, owner of The Laugh Lounge, Ottawa's newest comedy club. We had ourselves an episode, pushing close to 2 hours, we had about a million conversations ranging from random side hustles, the East Coast, surviving the jungle, surviving the apocalypse, surviving…
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2. Down to the Beat: pHoenix Pagliacci
Lots of energy in today's episode, we're at Budweiser Stage in Toronto to sit down with pHoenix Pagliacci ahead of her performance at Manifesto Festival. We summon Tincel Man, talk about her Hip Hop/R&B duo TRP.P, the ups and downs of being in a duo with her partner, and she teases her album…
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The Mud Wizard Returns (feat. Saukrates)
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...
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Trump Crashes Wedding After Court (with Moe Ismail)
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...
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1. Down to the Beat: Clairmont The Second
We're backstage at Manifesto Festival in Toronto for the second straight year, and we have a string of 4 episodes featuring artists that took Budweiser Stage dropping over the next month. To kick-off the Down to the Beat reboot, we're starting with a sit-down with Clairmont The Second, a...
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Reacting to Racist AI (with Serge Nkusi)
This week we welcome on Ottawa Comedian, Serge Nkusi, the walk-out king. We share some controversial jokes that didn't blow over well and get sticky before getting into the Back Page News. In this weeks Back Page News, we discover and analyze the weirdest stories on the internet, such as; An…
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The Brooklyn 'Guitar Maestro' is Running for President in 2024
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. Follow Down to the Wire on...
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Cocaine Sharks
Cocaine dumped in the sea off Florida could have 'crazy' consequences if sharks eat it, scientists find. Follow Down to the Wire on IG Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our website & read our...
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Writers Strike Sabotaged by Universal Studios
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. Follow...
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Toxic Shaming: Hong Kong's Plan to Eliminate Cigarettes
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…
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