Award-winning sketch troupe Tony Ho takes listeners on a journey of dark comedy. Bite-sized narrative sketches explore the nature of human relationships and how careless we can be with each other. Featuring Miguel Rivas, Roger Bainbridge and Adam Niebergall.
A TV crew offers 12 ordinary people the chance to take part in the adventure of a lifetime. But there's a catch. The audience knows everything but the contestants are kept in the dark. As the cameras roll, no questions are allowed. Split Screen: Thrill Seekers is a new 6 part series that exposes how a TV show left contestants struggling to trust what's actually real.Host Nick van der Kolk (Love + Radio) asks: does reality TV only succeed when it exploits those involved? He talks to the set designers, crew, and the contestants themselves to learn what it took to permanently distort their sense of reality.Welcome to Split Screen, an examination of the utterly captivating, sometimes unsettling world of entertainment and pop culture. From reality TV gone awry, to the cult of celebrity, each season of Split Screen takes listeners on an evocative journey inside the world of showbiz. Ex-contestants, producers, and cultural critics uncover complicated truths behind TV's carefully curated facades, and question what our entertainment reveals about us. Split Screen: sometimes reality is twisted.More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/2dnluEAP
They're the hosts that brought you the Webby award-winning Let's Make A Sci-Fi – one of The New Yorker's Best Podcasts of 2022. They brought the heart and humour with the follow up season, Let's Make a Rom-Com. This time they're going to make you laugh while they try to make you scream. Over 10 episodes, Maddy, Mark, and Ryan will learn what it takes to make truly frightening horror. They'll meet the creators who make horror such an enduring genre. They'll meet the people who love to be scared and they'll take a stab at their own short, shocking film. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/mdNXhJ6x
This Is That is a current affairs program that doesn't just talk about the issues, it fabricates them. Nothing is off limits - if it's relevant to Canadians, we'll find out the "This" and the "That" of the story. Each week, hosts Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring introduce you to the voices and stories that give this country character in this 100% improvised, satirical send-up of public radio. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/kIa68dca
Can three comedians create a legit sci-fi show? Comedians Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly, and Mark Chavez are going to find out. Over eight episodes, they'll try to write a serious, and seriously nerdy, pilot script. When they run into trouble they'll consult Hollywood experts who have worked on things like Star Trek, Star Wars, and Firefly and science fiction superstars like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rainn Wilson, Emily VanDerWerff and Neill Blomkamp. And in the final episode, professional actors will read their script, bringing it to life — for better or worse. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/letsmakeascifi
Comedy podcast legend Graham Clark (STOP PODCASTING YOURSELF) joins the guys to tell them how to succeed in the podcast game. On their final episode. They also talk monster fashion, magic camps, and the best techniques to seduce widows.
A married couple try to restore order in their lives after a storm displaces their patio furniture. Episode 10 of Tony Ho: Old Young People.
Red Oaks and Children Ruin Everything star Ennis Esmer joins Tony Ho to discuss his Golden State Warriors fandom, antagonistic step-grandfathers, and to walk them through the tricky process of auditioning. PLUS, Adam sings. Finally.
A group of school boys giggle the night away ...until a secret makes it weird. Episode 9 of Tony Ho: Old Young People.
Viral comedy phenom Lisa Gilroy joins the Tonys Ho to talk what it's like to be an influencer, what makes for hilarious characters, and why Roger should maybe consider time away from comedy. ALSO, opinions on Hamilton, Ontario's more unique patisseries.
The Weekend! There's nothing like it. It's time to kick back and unwind; just make sure you don't think about the void! Episode 8 of Tony Ho: Old Young People.
Stand-up legend Chris Locke joins Tony Ho to touch on the trippy. They discuss whether Miguel is Canada's Jon Hamm, Chris's early collabs with Nathan Fielder, and the Toronto comedy scene in the early aughts. PLUS special visits from some of the Tony Ho daughters!!!
This computer generated sexy phone service is surprisingly good. There go all our jobs again! Episode 7 of Tony Ho: Old Young People.
Musician/composer/stardog Robin Hatch joins Tony Ho to help them manifest their goals! Adam sings. Robin breaks down her Twitter feud with Kanye fans. Miguel shows respect for Adam's dad burning down a Tiki Hut with a firework. Same ol'.
Come check out all Granddad's cool wounds! Nobody oozes like Granddad. Episode 6 of Tony Ho: Old Young People.
No one in the group thinks dogs are sexy. Next question. Episode 5 of Tony Ho: Old Young People.
Juno-award winning artist Shad joins Roger and Miguel (Adam was having a BIG sandwich) to advise them on the most effective campaign to win a Canadian award to be able to move to the States where they can make money. Also, Miguel discusses his hopes for his infant son!
Canadian comedy legend Gavin Crawford tries valiantly to put Tony Ho's finger on the pulse. They talk parents using Facebook, Gavin's dream musical, and what it would be like to get your news from KinderSurprise eggs. And, by obligation, Big Questions with Adam.
A man recovering from a terrible accident is getting some flirty attention from his nurse, Adam. Could this be love? Episode 4 of Tony Ho: Old Young People.
“Gosh, it's hard to get anything done when your roommates having sex all the time.” Episode 3 of Tony Ho: Old Young People.
Cara Ricketts (Anne with an E, the Far Cry series, Street Legal) joins Tony Ho to discuss blockchain, NFTs, being cut out of children's films, Malort, and making love to DVD menus. Plus the debut of the new segment Big Questions with Adam!
Host of the YouTube sensation Uncarley, Carley Thorne joins Tony Ho to discuss all things books. Is the Internet a book? What books are red flags? Why do fantasy novels make us look at maps? PLUS, the Tony Ho boys share some of their own writing!
Again, this is Miguel filling in. He is not the regular host. On today's episode, experimental musician Adam Niebergall talks about his latest release, “If I Stop Playing, These Birds Will Peck Out My Eyes.” Episode 2 of Tony Ho: Old Young People.
Donating your organs: It's the right thing to do, but have you ever wondered who ends up with all those kidneys and eyeballs you're giving away? Episode 1 of Tony Ho: Old Young People.
The Tony Ho boys need help. This week they're joined by Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis, comedians and co-hosts of The Great Canadian Baking Show. Ann and Alan are also extremely stylish while 66% of Tony Ho are… not. They talk about Hamilton, Ann's icon status and ‘90s fashion.
Can you guess what time it is? That's right! Tony Ho is back for Season 3 on October 6th. This time, along with those hot sketches you crave, there's a bonus podcast within a podcast: HELP TONY HO, where the silly, nasty boys of Tony Ho get advice from bonafide celebrities. Tony Ho Season 3: Things are weird. This won't help.
A disgraced lounge singer tries to capitalize on the holidays to revive his career. Episode 10 of Tony Ho: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER.
We Need to Talk About Emily. Two parents struggle to help their daughter turn it all around. Episode 9 of Tony Ho: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER.
At the end of the day we're just people. We all want the same thing: The Orb. Episode 8 of Tony Ho: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER.
Ryan's coach shows up at his door at a strange hour to talk strategy. Episode 7 of Tony Ho: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER.
Some mothers just want too much from their daughter's boyfriends. Episode 6 of Tony Ho: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER.
When a starving camp runs out of food there are some tough decisions to make about who is the right choice to make the ultimate sacrifice. Note: This episode is extremely graphic and contains implied violence. Episode 5 of Tony Ho: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER.
A young man finds something in his girlfriend's hair that gives him a lot to think about. Episode 4 of Tony Ho: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER.
The inner monologue of a jogging man who isn't running from anything. Episode 3 of Tony Ho: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER.
You know when you meet somebody on a dating app but you find out they have umm...let's say…"baggage"? Episode 2 of Tony Ho: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER.
Miguel gets some much needed tips on his struggling acting career. Time for a makeover! Episode 1 of Tony Ho: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER.
It’s almost that time! Time for the return of those naughty ones from Tony Ho with their new season of unique sketch comedy: SO MUCH HAPPY BETTER! Enjoy this sneak peek before the first episodes drop on October 15th! Strange comedy for strange times...
Mom and Dad are getting a divorce. What's worse? They each have somebody new lined up. Episode 1 of Tony Ho: Residuals.
Nothing restores your inner peace better than a guided meditation. Just be careful who you let roam around in your head. Episode 2 of Tony Ho: Residuals.
After the loss of his wife, one man finds a way to put it all back together again. Episode 3 of Tony Ho: Residuals.
A precocious podcasting talent finally gets a chance to take on his father when he appears as a guest on his show. But dear old Dad has more going on than his Crocs would have you believe. Episode 4 of Tony Ho: Residuals.
Two star-crossed lovers enjoy a view of the moon. Well, they look at it anyways. Episode 5 of Tony Ho: Residuals.
There's always something we can be doing to make ourselves better. And you should be able to talk to your family. Episode 6 of Tony Ho: Residuals.