Cathryn Naiker
A few years ago, Cathryn Naiker decided to leave her career in broadcasting to follow her dreams of becoming a comedy writer, comedian and according to the British Journal of Psychiatry, completely insane. But the risk has paid off. Cathryn is a voice over actress and writer currently for the show This Hour Has 22 minutes and is a a writing consultant for A.S.A.P Science. As a comedian she has performed at top comedy festivals such as, Just For Laughs (Off JFL) JFL42 (Toronto), Laugh Fest/Gilda’s Club, She Dot (Toronto 3 years in a row), and NXNE Festival to name a few. She is an in demand performer in Canada's comedy scene and continues to pursue her goals of hilarious world domination.
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- Sep 09 2021Listen Now
Episode 214: Off-Season Funhouse Edition: Alexey Ots & Cathryn Naiker
Masai saying it's gonna be a rough season, Kyle wanted to finish the year, and the Elam Ending might weasel it's way into the league long term!
- Aug 11 2021Listen Now
Episode 211: Off-Season Funhouse Edition: Kyle Lowry Tribute
Kyle Lowry Tribute Episode! The ups, the downs, the championship! - Jul 28 2021Listen Now
Episode 209: Off-Season Funhouse Edition: Matt McCready & Cathryn Naiker
After weeks of speculation on what happens or who the Raptors take in the draft, we're going to find out on Thursday, so let's speculate a little more! - Jun 30 2021Listen Now
Episode 8.205: Katie Heindl & Cathryn Naiker
NBA is making its way through the conference finals and the time has come where something should be happening with the future of Masai! What will it be? - May 26 2021Listen Now
Episode 8.200: Yaw Attuah & Cathryn Naiker
Welcome to our 200th episode! Thank you all so much for listening, contributing and sharing over the years. Always fun to hit a nice round number! - Apr 21 2021Listen Now
Episode 8.195: Vong Show & Cathryn Naiker
The Raps are rolling on a three-game win streak, but do we want them to be rolling is the question. - Apr 08 2021Listen Now
Episode 8.193: Sheldon Alexander & Cathryn Naiker
Raptors are zigzagging from wins to losses through the final stretch of the season and don't be surprised if they end up in the play-in tourney! - Feb 26 2021Listen Now
Episode 8.187: Cathryn Naiker & Ryan Henry
Raptors might be 16-17 right now, but they have had some huge wins, are in a playoff spot and are heading in the right direction, which means cue the trade rumours! - Feb 04 2021Listen Now
Episode 8.184: Matt McCready & Cathryn Naiker
If Studio 54 were still around, they'd rename it after Fred Van Vleet! Raptors are now one game out of the playoffs with a 9-12 record. - Dec 31 2020Listen Now
Episode 8.179: Cathryn Naiker & Ned Petrie
The Raptors are off to their worst start in 15 years with an 0-3 record, but we're not quite ready to panic yet. - Dec 17 2020Listen Now
Episode 177: Off-Season Funhouse Edition: Cathryn Naiker & Alan Shane Lewis
As a part of the 12 Days of Sonar, we got to Livestream this episode on the Sonar Network's YouTube and it was a blast! - Nov 25 2020Listen Now
Episode 174: Off-Season Funhouse Edition: Katie Heindl & Cathryn Naiker
The Raptors locked down their most important free agent in Fred Van Vleet and we're now under a month until next season begins! - Oct 21 2020Listen Now
Episode 169: Off-Season Funhouse Edition: Ned Petrie & Cathryn Naiker
We're now officially back in the Off-Season Funhouse! We'll keep filling the basketball void in your heart between now and the next season start. - Oct 14 2020Listen Now
Episode 7.168: Season Finale w/ Arthur Simeon & Cathryn Naiker
Wow, 45 episodes later, we've finally made it to the Season 07 finale! The Pandemic really stretched this one, so let's finish it off and dunk right into the off-season specials! - Sep 23 2020Listen Now
Episode 7.165: Matthew G Brown & Cathryn Naiker
The Raptors have to lock in some big players like Fred and OG, but the real relief will come with a Masai extension. - Aug 05 2020Listen Now
Episode 7.158 – Cathryn Naiker & Dan Galea
We’re back, we’re healthy, we’re incredible. Raptors record sits at 48-18 after two impressive wins against the Lakers and Heat. - Aug 05 2020Listen Now
Episode 7.158: Cathryn Naiker & Dan Galea
We’re back, we’re healthy, we’re incredible. Raptors record sits at 48-18 after two impressive wins against the Lakers and Heat. - Aug 03 2020Listen Now
BONUS EPISODE! Reviewing ‘Indian Matchmaking’ (Netflix)
South Asian comedians Rush Kazi and Cathryn Naiker join Vong Show for a special bonus edition of RICE to review the Netflix hit series Indian Matchmaking.
- Jul 09 2020Listen Now
Episode 7.155: Cathryn Naiker & Ian Gordon
The Raps are already in the bubble! How nervous are you? Bosh was on the Lowe Post and talked about fracturing his face and missing the playoffs with the Raptors. Does that heartbreak still register for you? With comedians Cathryn... - May 27 2020Listen Now
Episode 7.151: Cathryn Naiker & Alan Shane Lewis
The NBA is on track to return soon so it’s time to get back to some current basketball! Matt’s Draft from the Past takes us back to a time when a special meeting happened in Calcutta. Quickish Questions! With Cathryn... - Mar 25 2020Listen Now
Episode 7.142: Favourite Raptors Stories
We hope everyone is making out okay during this wild and isolating time. We have so many memories and favourite moments that the Raptors have given us. Guests: include Jess Nicolette, Thomas Rivas, Paulina Vu, Your Boy Brian and Cathryn Naiker! - Jan 28 2020Listen Now
Episode 7.134: Cathryn Naiker & Andy King
After hearing the news of Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing, the Raptors/Spurs had a very heavy game to get through and the Raps managed to slog to a 110-106 win in San Antonio. Special guests joining us: Cathryn Naiker & Andy King! - Dec 18 2019Listen Now
Episode 7.130: Cathryn Naiker & Daniel Reis
We talk the amazing ring ceremony for Kawhi and take you right through to the wins against Brooklyn and Cleveland. Numbers. We talk which number stats we’re watching through the year. Special guests: Cathryn Naiker and Daniel Reis! - Nov 19 2019Listen Now
Episode 7.126: Cathryn Naiker & Matt McCready
The 7-3 Raps just got through one of the hardest back-to-backs, beating the Lakers and losing a tough one to Kawhi and the Clippers. We also got some hot new stings with Quickish Questions! Special guests on this one: Cathryn... - Sep 12 2019Listen Now
Episode 120: Off-Season Funhouse Edition: Antony Hall & Cathryn Naiker
It’s that time of year again. Sports Illustrated has released their top 100 NBA’ers and we of course have some feelings about how our Raptors have made the list. What was Masai’s worst move as GM/President? Special guests Antony Hall... - Jul 31 2019Listen Now
Episode 116: Off-Season Funhouse Edition: Cathryn Naiker, Ned Petrie & Antony Hall
Freddie’s back from JFL and he’s all torn up and ready to talk some Raps! We bring you a slightly janky time with all the good talking points. Special guests on this episode: Cathryn Naiker, Ned Petrie and Antony Hall! - Jun 26 2019Listen Now
Episode 112: Off-Season Funhouse Edition: Cathryn Naiker & Sean Woodley
We’re back in the off-season and it could be a wild one! Are the Raptors the title favourites in 2020? How much better can they be? What’s a win for team Canada? How will this team be remembered? Guests: Cathryn... - Jun 13 2019Listen Now
Episode 6.110: Cathryn Naiker, Gary Rideout Jr., Ned Petrie, Thomas Rivas, Elisa Nobrega & Jason DeRosse
A tough, weird, emotional loss in game 05 has the Raptors heading back to Oakland with a 3-2 lead in the series. They could win it all tonight!! Special guests: Cathryn Naiker, Gary Rideout Jr., Ned Petrie, Thomas Rivas ,... - Jun 04 2019Listen Now
Episode 6.109: Ennis Esmer & Cathryn Naiker
Raptors are tied 1-1 in the NBA FINALS!! Who is the most deserving player to have never had a finals appearance? Adam Silver said that the NBA is not considering expansion. Quickish questions and more! With special guests: Ennis Esmer... - May 28 2019Listen Now
Episode 6.108: Graham Kay, Ian Gordon, Thomas Rivas, Will Weldon, Cathryn Naiker, Andre de Pape & Jonathan Yam
We’re back from the wedding break and THE RAPTORS ARE GOING TO THE NBA FINALS!!! This is biggest moment yet for Raptors’ fans so we did a call-in special w/ Graham Kay, Ian Gordon, Thomas Rivas, Will Weldon, Cathryn Naiker,... - Apr 10 2019Listen Now
Episode 6.103: Cathryn Naiker & Alex Wood
We recorded during the Raptors’ final game where they thrashed the Wolves and finished one win shy of their franchise record with 58-24. Last pod before the playoffs. Special guests on this episode: Cathryn Naiker and Alex Wood! - Mar 20 2019Listen Now
Episode 6.100: 100th Episode Celebration!
The Raptors got their 50th win for the fourth year in a row and we are celebrating our 100th episode! We’re doing a special call-in episode with ten of our favourite guests, all giving us their hot takes on various... - Mar 06 2019Listen Now
Episode 6.99: Ryan Henry & Cathryn Naiker
The Raptors are 46-18 and going into the Houston game, they playoffs are getting closer! Who should be more worried, the Lakers or the Celtics? Should the NBA change the regular season or the playoffs in any way? Guests :... - Sep 14 2018Listen Now
Best Rule: Don’t Have Any Rules | Fckgirls Ep. 5
The hilarious Cathryn Naiker joins us this week and we talk about upholstering furniture more than you might think! We also wonder if maybe it’s best to chill out and have no dating rules at all? Seems a bit out...
- Mar 31 2018Listen Now
Episode 5.60: Miguel Rivas, Cathryn Naiker & Yaw Attuah
Episode 60, Raptors are 55-20 and the playoffs are getting close! We compare the season of DeRozan and Lowry, which Raptor has best career, prospect rankings, and more! Special guests Miguel Rivas, Cathryn Naiker and Yaw Attuah! - Oct 07 2016Listen Now
Episode 33: Off-Season Funhouse Edition: Cathryn Nalker
Back with one of our final off-season funhouse specials! We're talking all things pre-season, fantasy, and the Jays 10-1 bruising was on while we recorded. Special guest, Comedian Cathryn Naiker! - May 05 2016Listen Now
Episode 3.28: Chris Dart, Cathryn Naiker & Adam Christie
Our hiatus has ended and we are back! The monkey is officially gone as the Raptors prepare for game two of the second round for the first time in 15 years. Special guest comedians on the panel: Chris Dart, Cathryn...