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The Big Story

Caryn Ceolin, Maria Kestane

Booking Overview

This Canadian current-affairs interview podcast examines politics, public policy, economics, and major social issues, typically featuring political leaders, journalists, economists, and other subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include Canadian policymakers, former or current senior officials, public-policy researchers, economists, investigative journalists, and legal or public-safety experts with timely Canadian relevance; booking difficulty is medium because the show seeks established voices but is not limited to celebrity guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 2000

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: Canada

Instagram: 2.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com

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Host

Caryn Ceolin - Podcast host covering Canadian politics, public policy, and current affairs.

Maria Kestane - Podcast host covering Canadian current affairs and major social issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established Canadian political figures, senior public officials, economists, policy researchers, investigative journalists, and specialists with authoritative expertise on significant national or provincial issues.
Required Achievements:  
Held senior elected or government leadership roles, Directed a recognized economic or policy research organization, Produced substantial investigative or public-interest journalism, Provided authoritative analysis of Canadian political, legal, or economic developments

Recent Guest Discussions

Jason Kenney - His Campaign With Rachel Notley And The Canadian Chamber Of Commerce To Oppose Alberta Separation, Political Cooperation Across Party Lines, And The Economic Implications Of Separation.

Rachel Notley - Her Campaign With Jason Kenney And The Canadian Chamber Of Commerce To Oppose Alberta Separation, Political Cooperation Across Party Lines, And The Economic Implications Of Separation.

Jacques Gallant - Ontario's Long-term Psychiatric Isolation Practices, Investigative Reporting On Patients Held In Isolation, And Oversight By The Ontario Review Board.

Jim Stanford - Canada's Investment Summit, Foreign Public And Private Investment, The Economic Objectives Of The Carney Government, And The Potential Impact Of U.s. Political Attention.

Recent Topics

Politics, Canadian Affairs, Public Policy, Economics, Social Issues

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Big Story
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Big Headlines: Advance polls open today for Alberta referendum and Canada's Wonderland indefinitely shuts down two roller coasters after Georgia theme park death

October 13, 2026

Plus: Canada has joined more than two dozen countries in denouncing Iran's apparent involvement in a planned attack on an airbase in England, dramatic moments on board a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York, a rollercoaster catastrophe in the U.S., shocking stats on the future of dementia around the world, and Anthony Scaramucci, host of the Rest is Politics, talks Trump, Carney and the trade war. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find...

Anthony Scaramucci on Trump, Carney, and the trade war

October 13, 2026

It's hard to think of a time in the modern age when relations between the U.S. and Canada were at a lower point. Since U.S. President Donald Trump started the trade war, tensions have risen, while Canadian's opinion of our neighbour to the south have fallen. While some politicians and commentators south of the border have taken aim at Canada and Prime Minister Mark Carney's handling of the relationship, others are glad someone is finally standing up to Trump.Host Caryn Ceolin is speaking with...

Weekend Listen: Time to think about your holiday budget?

October 10, 2026

Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show "In This Economy?!". With Thanksgiving days away-- it's time to start thinking about Christmas. At least that's the case for PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada, an accounting firm which has done their annual survey on where families and individuals are at in terms of budgets as they head into the holiday season, and what it could mean for retailers.Host Mike Eppel is speaking with Adam Boutros, National Consumer Markets Leader Partner at PwC, about c...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Big Story
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How do I get in touch with The Big Story?

The Big Story is hosted by Caryn Ceolin and Maria Kestane. Its publicly listed email is rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Big Story?

The publicly listed email for The Big Story: rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com.

How many listeners does The Big Story have?

Podseeker estimates The Big Story reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Big Story?

The Big Story typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established Canadian political figures, senior public officials, economists, policy researchers, investigative journalists, and specialists with authoritative expertise on significant national or provincial issues. Common among recent guests: Held senior elected or government leadership roles; Directed a recognized economic or policy research organization; Produced substantial investigative or public-interest journalism. Recent guests include Jason Kenney, Rachel Notley, and Jacques Gallant.

How hard is it to get booked on The Big Story?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Big Story cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Canadian Affairs, Public Policy, Economics, and Social Issues. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com

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