''The Nations!'' is a Canadian/New Zealand digital comedy/
reality competition
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series starring
Sean Cullen
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and
Jarred Christmas
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Early life
Christmas grew up in Christchurch. He attended an all-boys secondary sc ...
Television New Zealand
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on 29 February 2016.
Plot
The Nations is a comedic take on the travelogue, where two comedian hosts travel each of their respective nations, discussing which one is better on a variety of topics. Hosted by Sean Cullen (Canada) and Jarred Christmas (New Zealand), the series looks at strange facts and locations from each country, focusing on food, drinks, politics, etc. The interactive website that accompanies the digital series allows users to vote on the 'winner' of each episode, while also competing against other users by partaking in quizzes, games, and more, culminating in the final decision of which nation is the best. The winning nation has yet to be announced.
Guest appearances
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Rob Ford
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Former
Mayor of Toronto
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Jacinda Ardern
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Meghan Agosta
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Hockey player,
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Noah Cantor
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Biography
Cantor is Jewish. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Cantor played with the University of Saint Mary's Huskies from 1990 to 1994. He was signed a ...
Former football player,
Canadian Football League
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Jill Barber
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