The TVA Podcast!

  Hey, all. Firstly, we ended the podcast. After 201 episodes, it’s time to let this evolve to the next stage. After letting this thing run ahead of us, we’ve decided to take the initiative and change things ourselves. We hope that it will be...

Folks, this is it. This is the last episode of the TVA Podcast. After this, we’ll be embarking on a new endeavour. There will be a transition episode that comes out after this official release to walk you through it. But yeah, this is it...

We’ve hit another milestone, folks. 200 EPISODES!!! And as such, we were lucky enough to bring in all the way from Newfoundland, here for the Just For Laughs Homegrown show, PAUL WARFORD!!! Join tva, Paul, Darcy, and Ian as the following things happen: – Life...

This week we’re back above McVeigh’s with our usual full complement, and this is a special one. Not only is this our THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY but we also welcome THREE-TIME GUEST and host of THREE SHOWS…KEVIN BRAUCH!!! Join tva, Kevin, Darcy, and Ian as the...

This week TVA is on location in Manchester, CT at the Funnybone comedy club there with Conan O’Brien guest (and now TVA Podcast guest) JOEL LINDLEY!!! Join tva and Joel as we chew the fat on: – the political correctness of Canadian crowds – the...

Down under the Crown & Tiger this week with comedy writer SHARILYN JOHNSON!!! Join tva, Sharilyn, Darcy, and Ian as we are repeatedly interrupted during such topics as: – the power of independent blogging…on comedy – hate-on for Winnipeg – world cup-erino – G20 and...

This week we are back above the pub with a hard-hitting chat with GLENN SUMI!!! Join tva, Glenn, Darcy, and Ian as we hit the nail on the head with topics like: – Theatre, ballet, and being treated like a hick – The joy of...

This week we are once again below the pub and we welcome in for his hat-trick recording of the podcast: PETER ANTHONY!!! Join tva, Peter, Darcy, and Ian as we meander our way through topics like: – The joys of tiny dog ownership – The...

Hey, folks. This week we are Darcy-less, but we carry on regardless with funny lady and old friend JUDY CROON!!! Join tva, Judy, and Ian as we prattle on about: – That beautiful night in Gananoque – The smoking habits of Anne Murray and Dionne...

This week we welcome London Comedian/Musician Helen Arney! Join Todd, Darcy, Helen and her ukulele as we go on about: – Todd having never even heard of the Corktown Uke Jam – The joy of play-cations – Prepping for fringe festivals – A load of...

This week we welcome Allison Dore! Join Todd, Allison, Darcy, and Ian as we prattle on about: – Life in Ottawa – The art of sibling rivalry – A whole host of things I should have written down after we talked about them but since...

This week we welcome Dave Paterson! Join Todd, Dave, Darcy, and Ian as we prattle on about: – The art of a nice haircut – Hockey with the oldies – The trials of moving Soapbox Topic: Should Dawn take public awareness out of their way?...

This week we welcome Chuck Byrn! Join Todd, Chuck, Darcy, and Ian as we prattle on about: – The trials of acting and being recognized…or not being recognized – Working with Tony Shaloub – What comedy is like out there, and here… Soapbox Topic: What’s...

This week we welcome funnyman John (McNeish-)Hastings! Join Todd, John, Darcy, and Ian as we prattle on about: – The beauty of morning radio – The delicate art of performing in mad houses – Vegetarianism and why it’s probably not good for you if you...

Welcome to episode #188 of the TVA Podcast. This week’s guest: actor/comedian DAVE HEMSTAD! Todd, Dave, Darcy, and Ian chat about: – Growing up ‘jock’ vs. ‘AV Club’ – Writing for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival – Other words for ‘tits’ – A good chunk about...

Welcome to episode #187 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, from Glasgow, JANEY GODLEY! Janey, Todd and Darcy chat about: – Her time in Toronto now that she’s trapped by a volcano in Iceland…and why she should fire her booking agent – Performing...

Welcome to episode #186 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome have fresh from Houston, Texas, SLIM BLOODWORTH! It’s just Todd and Slim this episode (as the false starts will attest) and this week we cover: – Texan perceptions of Canada (they’re...

Welcome to episode #185 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome back from the UK for his annual visit to the podcast, it’s IMRAN YUSUF! Join Todd, Imran, and Darcy as we talk about: – Well, wouldn’t be an Imran podcast without...

Welcome to episode #184 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, from London, it’s JASON PATTERSON! Join Todd, Jason and Darcy as we talk about: – Immigrants coming over and taking our sets in the Great Canadian Laugh-Off – What a guy from England...

Welcome to episode #183 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, it’s TRACEY HOYT! Join tva, Tracey, Ian and Darcy as we talk about: Creepy fandom Sunbaked chipmunk / not working for “The Mouse” The wonders and humiliation of the audition process Pure Pwnage...

Welcome to episode #182 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome HARRY DOUPE! Join tva, Harry, Ian and Darcy as we talk about all this: – Doupe gives us the str8 dope on the Winter Olympics…since he was there – We get...

Welcome to episode #181 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome NILE SEGUIN! Join tva, Nile, Ian and Darcy as we talk about: – The nature of rude comedy and its place – Nile’s One-Man show that you should see – Abject...

Welcome to episode #180 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome JOHN WING! Join tva, John, Ian and Darcy as we talk about: – Visiting cemetaries without the benefit of The Smiths – Poetry; writing it, reading it, publishing it – Curling....

Welcome to episode #179 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome MARK WALKER! Join tva, Mark, Ian and Darcy as we talk about: – Life touring on the road – Canada’s inability to get an east coast sports team – Comedy for...

Welcome to episode #178 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome RON JOSOL! Join tva, Ron and Darcy as we talk about: – The trials and tribulations of going to the doctor – The trials and tribulations of getting your sperm tested...

Welcome to episode #177 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome DEREK FORGIE! Join tva, Derek, Producer Darcy, and 4th Chair Ian as we talk about: – Humble beginnings on cable TV – Our amazing run of charity shows – People who...

Welcome to episode #176 of the TVA Podcast. This week we welcome funny ginger NATHAN MACINTOSH! Join Todd, Nathan, Producer Darcy, and Ian as we yammer about: – Nathan’s ‘Comedy Now’ taping – The difference between “nannies” and actual relatives – The tweets that come...

Welcome to episode #175 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome Aaron Berg! Join tva, Aaron, and Darcy we talk about: – Jews … Okay, we also talked about: – How I thought I was talking to this Aaron Berg – Life...

Welcome to episode #174 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome Jo-Anna Downey! Join tva, Jo-Anna, Producer Darcy, and Special Guest Ian as we talk about: – The difference between hosting and headlining – Trying to get everything done in time –...

Welcome to episode #173 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome comedian, actor, and host of Cash Cab ADAM GROWE! Join tva, Adam, Producer Darcy, and special guest Ian as we talk about: – The kids today and their video games –...

Welcome to the first episode of 2010, episode #172 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we start the year off flying as we welcome PETER ANTHONY! Join tva, Peter, and Producer Darcy as we ready, aim, and fire about: – Getting some good...

Welcome to episode #171 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we get a double-dose treat with friend and funny fella DAVE PATERSON with special additional guest fresh from the news desk at Oshawa’s CKDO SAM RANKIN! Join tva, Dave, Sam, and Producer Darcy...

Welcome to episode #170 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome the return of funnyman and friend of the podcast Bob Kerr! Join tva, Bob, and Producer Darcy as we talk about: – The joys of doing improv at office Christmas parties...

Welcome to episode #169 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome Mike “Nug” Nahrgang! Join tva, Nug, Producer Darcy, and 4th Chair Ian as we get to the bottom of: – The art of podcasting and not offending her Majesty – Zombie...

Welcome to episode #168 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome DEEP! (Check out the link for all of your undergarment needs) Join tva, Deep, Producer Darcy, and 4th Chair Ian Atlas as we yammer on about: – Nerdity at its best...

Welcome to episode #167 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome radio personality and comic BARRY TAYLOR! Join Barry, tva, Producer Darcy, and Ian Atlas in the 4th chair as we discuss: – At long last, what that Devo show was like...

Welcome to episode #166 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome DARRIN ROSE! Join me, Darrin, and Producer Darcy as we talk about: – Comedy in England – Life on Much Music – Video On Trial as well as Love Court Go...

Welcome to episode #165 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome JEFF ELLIOTT! Join me, Jeff, and Producer Darcy as we discuss at great length the following: – Going to court, garbage or otherwise – Fantastic and crap movies – What it’s...

This is just 50 mins with Todd and Darcy. We had time to kill. Maybe you do too. In this episode, we get on about Montreal, the difference between the various types of Middle-Eastern sandwiches, the Leaf’s ability to succeed through stupidity, and much much...

Welcome to episode #164 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome back our good friend onto the podcast CAROLYN BENNETT! Join me, Carolyn, and Producer Darcy as we take a frantic stroll through the following topics: – H1N1 – Her sweet, sweet...

Welcome to episode #163 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome PAUL F. TOMPKINS and BOB KERR (and KATIE CROWN in the background)! Join me, Paul, Bob, (Producer Darcy and Katie in the background) as we yammer on about: – How social...

Welcome to episode #162 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome WINSTON SPEAR! Join me, Winston, and Producer Darcy as we yammer on about: – The guts it takes to produce a new dance bit versus a new joke – Time spent...

Welcome to episode #161 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome FRASER YOUNG! Join me and Fraser as we chat large about: – my impressions of Fraser – life in NYC and how stand-up differs down there – hockey, football and the...

Welcome to episode #160 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome Marjorie Malpass! Join me, Marjorie, and a little bit of Producer Darcy as we chat about: – the art of the audition and how to surprise casting agents – what it’s...

Welcome to episode #159 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome all the way from Germany, no wait, Hungary, no, hang on…Europe, Christian Schulte-Loh! Join me, Christian, and Producer Darcy as we blether on about: – Christian’s time in Canada, his loves...

Welcome to a BONUS EPISODE of the TVA Podcast. This episode is a recording of the Jason Blanchard “Farewell From the Comedy Clinic Roast” held Sunday, Sept 27th, 2009 at the Fox and Fiddle in Toronto. The roast of Jason Blanchard is hosted by Roast-Master...

Welcome to episode #158 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome BRIAN HOPE! Join me, Brian, and Producer Darcy as we talk about: – The CIBC Run for the Cure and how you can donate to my piece of the cause HERE...

Welcome to episode #157 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome Dave Paterson! Join Dave, me, and Producer Darcy as we chat about: – Dave’s ability to dumb down finance…even for me! – Dave getting into the Globe and Mail – Chicken...

Welcome to episode #156 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome Mark Bennett! Join Mark, me, and Producer Darcy as we chat about: – The difference between Gananoque and Los Angeles (there’s a lot there, you’d be surprised) – Life in the...

Welcome to episode #155 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome Scott McMann! Join Scott, me, and Producer Darcy as we chat about: – How to hit women at comedy shows and not get charged by the police (Note: It was self-defence,...

Welcome to episode #154 of the TVA Podcast. In this week’s episode, we welcome Terry Clement! Join me, Terry, and Producer Darcy as we talk about: – The meticulous joys of OCD – Weed – Comedy out west (don’t worry…soon it’ll be over, folks) –...