The Almost There Podcast

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Alicia Long is a superfan of all things comedy and music in the GTA. Dan Brennan is a standup comedian from Hamilton, Ontario. Between them, they know lots of funny, artistic, and musical people with interesting stories about finding the balance between living and creating. This podcast is about bringing you their stories and the cool venues and events that Alicia and Dan take in along the way. 

The Almost There Podcast


    • Jul 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    EP 8: New Tricks ft. Cathy Boyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 72:52


    On this episode, Dan and Alicia welcome stand-up comic Cathy Boyd.Dan & Alicia are 2 great friends who know a ton of talented people. The Almost There Podcast is about bringing you their stories. New episodes every other Thursday.

    EP 7: Back of the Room ft. Brandon Sobel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 71:30


    Dan and Alicia sit down with comedian/podcaster/club owner Brandon Sobel, a mover and shaker in Toronto's comedy scene. The trio discusses how Brandon went from being an open micer in Hamilton, to co-owner of one Toronto's hottest comedy spots, Backroom Comedy Club. Plus, Dan and Alicia discuss their usual hijinks, and Alicia Turns Us On to a Peabody-award winning show.Dan & Alicia are 2 great friends who know a ton of talented people. The Almost There Podcast is about bringing you their stories. New episodes every other Thursday.

    EP 6: Photos in Time ft. Jibril Yassin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 62:35


    Alicia introduces Dan to her friend, Jibril Yassin, a man of many talents who's currently living the gig life in Toronto as a freelance photographer. They discuss the pros and cons of turning your passion into your job, and give some hot karaoke takes. Plus, Dan and Alicia discuss Hamilton landmark Liuna Station in another 'Ties that Bind.'  Dan & Alicia are 2 great friends who know a ton of talented people. The Almost There Podcast is about bringing you their stories. New episodes every other Thursday.

    EP 5: Triumphs and Trivialities ft. Manolis Zontanos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 76:29


    As 'the Godfather of Hamilton comedy,' Manolis Zontanos has spent his life making people laugh, so it's no surprise that he had Dan and Alicia in stitches. Enjoy as we delve into true crime, explore the world of assisted living, and tell sulfuric tales. Dan & Alicia are 2 great friends who know a ton of talented people. The Almost There Podcast is about bringing you their stories. New episodes every other Thursday.

    EP 4: High School Projects ft. Thomas Bodnar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 65:16


    The music you hear on the Almost There Podcast was created by Alicia's high school friend Thomas Bodnar. Get ready to laugh as we delve into creativity, high school antics and Macro Error. Dan & Alicia are 2 great friends who know a ton of talented people. The Almost There Podcast is about bringing you their stories. New episodes every other Thursday.

    EP 3: Working It Out ft. Megan Myke & Ryan Visser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 60:00


    Megan Myke and Ryan Visser are a couple of standup comics, and a couple who split their time between Hamilton and Toronto. How does that work? Dan and Alicia explore. Plus the debut of a new segment called, 'Alicia Turns Us On.' Enjoy.Dan & Alicia are 2 great friends who know a ton of talented people. The Almost There Podcast is about bringing you their stories. New episodes every other Thursday.

    EP 2: The Power of Dance ft. Taylor Hunt

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 82:46


    Dan and Alicia interview professional dancer, Taylor Hunt, and take in some dance of their own at a Star Wars-themed burlesque show in a new segment called Dan and Alicia Go Forth.Dan & Alicia are 2 great friends who know a ton of talented people. The Almost There Podcast is about bringing you their stories. New episodes every other Thursday.

    EP 1: Comedy Lessons ft. Scott Faulconbridge

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 79:48


    Dan and Alicia welcome 30-year comedy vet and creator/star of Bell Fibe TV's Faulconbridge's Falling Down, Scott Faulconbridge, on their inaugural episode.  Alicia discusses her trip to New York, Dan talks about his trials and tribulations with the passport office, and our two hosts wax lyrical about a cool little film called I Like Movies, which is set in Alicia's hometown of Burlington, Ontario. Dan & Alicia are 2 great friends who know a ton of talented people. The Almost There Podcast is about bringing you their stories. New episodes every other Thursday.

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