Podcast appearances and mentions of James Mullinger

It's 6.15am this morning and James is rambling about Tim Dillon's new special, Tom Hardy in MobLand and Havoc, the Saint John High School Choir, his five nerve-wracking shows last week, Centre For Youth Care, the difference between work-in-progress shows and big theatre shows, the genius of Patricia Gallagher, Juror #2, joke selection, cancellation, ads on streaming services and his son roasting him. Buy tickets for Echo Podcast Summit here:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/echo-podcast-summit-tickets-1292900463089Learn more about Centre For Youth Care and book tickets for the fundraiser show featuring James and the Saint John Youth Orchestra here:https://cycinc.ca/Please send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.io

James is rambling about New Brunswick realtors, upcoming shows, barking dogs, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, teachers, English literature and women' studies, Rachael Kilgour, soccer, Jon Hamm's new show, hockey on Easter, churches, Toronto ferries, The Apprentice finale, little bitta politics plus all of your questions including best European cities, dating services and elections. Please send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.io

This week James is almost exclusively answering all of your hot questions! Where does he see himself in ten years? Why did he cancel his Maine shows? Dulse, Marmite, gifts, The Kids In The Hall, The Algonquin Resorts's new Chef, Fight League Atlantic, dreams and aspirations, single brothers, elections, Paddy The Baddy, MC-ing, strap-on vaginas and, well, a heck of a lot more! Please send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.io

It's Episode 50 and Mullinger is rambling about Putin's Alex Ovechkin Vs Trump's Wayne Gretsky. Why The White Lotus Season 3 finale was disappointing, but how The Minecraft Movie makes up for it with Jennifer Coolidge stealing the show! Bus trip to see the Montreal Canadiens win twice! Meeting Lane Hutson and getting him to sign a rookie card! Exploring Montreal's subways! Cheap Thrills Records! Emil Heineman and his dad! All this plus Kate Beaton's lecture, the problems with the NHL, the greatness of hockey, being reunited with Cole Caufield, Tie Domi's 333 fights, Mark Blagrave's Felt, Reuben's sandwiches, this weekend's shows in Saint Andrews and on Grand Manan Island and so much more! Please send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.io

It's episode 49 and James is recording this week's podcast live from the beautiful Podstarter Studios in Downtown Halifax and he has a very special guest with him... it's bestie Nancy Regan! James and Nancy are in the throes of filming an episode for the second season of her hit television show and tomorrow... Nancy will be - with James' help - performing her first ever stand up comedy show! What could possibly go wrong?! Listen to James' advice and coaching and hear how a television icon is still pushing boundaries and taking risks. Please send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.io

It's Episode 48 and for once James is rambling at a sensible time! Which means he's even more manic than ever. So strap in! The episode is shorter than normal because James is talking faster than ever about appearing on Nancy Regan's new TV show, Best Picture Winner Anora, The Alto Knights, Champions Of Magic, being reunited with his very first agent Alex Jarrett, television presidents in Prison Break and 24,Trump's Gold Card, boycotting American magazines, the ridiculous weather, the excellence of Unbound Media and the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation's game changing, life saving Medical Innovators' Challenge 2025! 

Is Adolescence the greatest television show in decades? James is rambling about Stephen Graham's astonishingly powerful series as well as the genius of Kelly Lawson and Oksana Posatska, Bill Burr's new special, supporting Canadian magazines, the Canadian comedy legend Steve Patterson, Andrew Schulz, the reality of performing in America right now, Hampton Brewing Company, lots of balls and the ongoing writing new material.

It's the first anniversary of Mullinger's Weekly Ramble and also James' 47th birthday! He invites you to celebrate with him as he rambles at 6am about his surprise visit to London to attend the premiere of Danny Dyer's Marching Powder, why the Oscar winners were afraid to mention the T-word, visiting the National Portrait Gallery to see Parmigianino: The Vision of St Jerome, why Blackheath is the best place in London, the nightmare of electric cars, The White Lotus, Saint Steve Feguson, cinema going, Halifax's hottest new restaurant Mystic and so much more! Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.comLearn more about James

It's 6am yeast again and James is rambling about Canada's big win, what it means for global politics, how it's the most significant sporting event since England beating Germany in the 1966 World Cup, his weekend in Halifax, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, why everyone is afraid to talk about what is happening, how the YMCA can help us all, the bravery of Jane Fonda, Maritime Buses, Russian spies, big business corrupting the support local campaign, American comedians, singing O Canada, the brilliance of Timothee Chalamet, how much of The Substance Demi Moore has herself taken, James Bond being sold to the devil, the Sutton Place Hotel and whether should Sidney Crosby be named a King or a Saint or both? 

James has just returned from watching Canada's victory against Finland and is just about to board a bus for three shows in Halifax this weekend! It's 6am but he rambles with his usual ferocity about tonight's history making 4 Nations Face-Off final between Canada and America and other legendary sporting moments mired in global politics, such as Rocky's battle with Dolph Lundgren in Rocky 4. Argentina's victory against England in 1986 is also covered, as is Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary show, travelling to Boston, parenting problems, the new season of The White Lotus, the end of Cobra Kai, Henry Winkler's life after The Fonz, Hampton Brewing Company, trying to built a new show, on stage dilemmas, Sugar Sammy, the hottest new comedy club in the Maritimes AND he answers all of your questions! All of this is under an hour before 7am... phew! 

It's Episode 43 and this new Canadian is asking the question: should Drake be in jail? Kendrick Lamar has a Pulitzer Prize so do he and Serena Williams know something the authorities don't? Also in this episode: first time at Crossfit, carnage at Crabbe Mountain Inn, the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, supporting Canadian products, maple syrup, The Nova Scotian Cookie Company, Covered Bridge chips, hot dogs, safe sex, DUI culture in the UK vs Canada, Karla Sofía Gascón's precipitous fall, liberalism, Ron Howard, guns, tariffs and so much more.Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.comLearn more about James

In this very special episode of the podcast, Mullinger rambles with 12 Neighbours founder Marcel LeBrun and and Mayor Al Smith.Marcel is a technology executive and social entrepreneur and the founder of the 12 Neighbours Community, a dignified tiny home community and social enterprise centre in Fredericton focused on providing housing, developmental support and progressive employment for individuals who have been experiencing homelessness. Al was one of the first people to move into 12 Neighbours and his story will inspire, uplift and change how you think. This is a podcast about community wellness, community support and community change.To learn more: https://www.12neighbours.com/And to learn about Sunnyside in Saint John: https://www.sunnysidecommunity.ca/Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.comLearn more about James

James is reeling from world events and recovering from the Norovirus. This week in episode 41, he attempts to avoid discussing anything orange and is rambling about Idris Elba and knife crime, ​World's Oldest Basketball Court, the Gourmetgab Fine Dining Experience, Climax, WH Smith, Kerry Underhill, Graham Norton, We Live In Time, the greatest comedy of all time with Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door, farming laws and Jeremy Clarkson, the new season of The Apprentice and the differences between the U.K. and U.S. version, whether circles are pointless and 125 years since The Boys and Girls Club was founded right here in Saint John, New Brunswick! 

James is happier than ever having performed for hundreds of healthcare workers over the past week. He raves about the 60th anniversary of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Industry Season 3 on HBO, Guantanamo Bay, New Brunswick's Stephen Colbert, TikTok, why Tony Hinchcliffe is a genius interviewer, Christina Martin, Nathan Dimitroff, sleep, strokes, smoking and Andrew Butters.Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.comLearn more about James

Mullinger has done eight shows in the past seven days but despite slowly losing his voice, he rambles enthusiastically about Fredericton's new comedy club, the Inauguration, David Lynch, AI in comedy, death threats, his new stand up special, attention spans, his favourite comedians, UFC 311, greed, food prices, wobbles, heckles and new material. Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.comLearn more about James

James is buzzing from his run of improv shows last week and as he gears up for six gigs this weekend, he rambles about Jean Chretien's letter to Trump, Mark Carney on The Daily Show, Bridges Jones, why he loves The Social, Conclave, Bill Burr, The Substance, the new Fredericton Performing Arts Centre, the new Saint John Courthouse Theatre, Clyde Wray's show about Abraham Beverley Walker, WWE on Netflix, overcoming nerves and the best thing about having ADHD! Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.comLearn more about James

It's the first podcast of the new year and James has a lot to ramble about! Nikki Glaser's monologue, Nate Bargetze's special, Elon Musk running the world, Justin Trudeau resigning, Canada in the World Juniors, the best thing about ADHD, Kieran Culkin, swimming at the YMCA, Wicked, Jane Fonda, Pulp Fiction, this week's improvised stand up shows, Maine, Only Fools and Horses, Bridges Jones, Cirque Du Soleil - Crystal, Anna Kendrick and so much more! Phew, it's a whopper! 

It's the most wonderful time of the year and James is rambling about everything that really matters including: the Juniper VsVinegar debate, fasting, Oleksandr Usyk Vs Tyson Fury, pizza, drones, farts, overcoming performance anxiety, The Max Pub on Union Street, Canada Post, bed bugs, Lily Phillips, the best food ever, ADHD brain at Christmastime, more farts and upcoming shows.

It's episode 35 and James is as insecure as ever. He has driven thousands of miles in snowstorms for multiple shows that went well, but he hates himself as much as ever. No surprise there. But he still finds time to ramble about things he loves like James Acaster, Canada Post, Stewart Lee, Finger Mouse, his mum, Love Actually, Adam Newhouse and how the brother of a Syrian Freedom Fighter brought joy to the YMCA changing room this morning. The world is a mess, but when we can ramble we can feel love for one another. James has no answers and very few questions, but he does appreciate you listening. Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.comLearn more about James

It's Episode 34 and Mullinger is rambling on, before hotfooting it to Halifax for a show tonight! This week's ramble topics include Trudeau's HST vacation, Moana 2, hockey, alcohol and gambling advertising, Globe & Mail, ADHD studies, brain rot, Anthony Jeselnik's new Netflix special, all the new Christmas movies, the reality of cancellation, Christmas traditions, talking animals, Alex Peireira and Candlelight Concerts. Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James

It's episode 33 and James is just back from British Columbia and rambles about his shows in Salmon Arm, Penticton, Vernon and Kelowna and what he has watched including Wrestlers, Mr. McMahon and the new Netflix series about the tragic JonBenét Ramsey case. He also covers Trudeau (Senior and Junior), lying, corruption, American Democrats, anarchy, Joe Berlinger, Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover, Musk and Twitter and communities. Oh and he finally finishes his indiscreet Tom Hiddleston anecdote. You're welcome! Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James

In episode 32, James rambles about the state of the world, the notion of contentment, Rita MacNeil, his favorite new Netflix show, the Tyson V Paul fight, Winnie The Pooh, billionaires, bestality, Katie Tavlor Vs Amanda Serrano, why he cancelled his UFC subscription, Trump, Trudeau, Black Mirror, virtual gigs, Tom Hiddleston, contentment, accidental photobombing, his love for the great Ken Tobias and a beautiful new book about Rothesay. Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James

It's 6am and it's time for the 31st episode of the rambliest podcast ever! This week James rambles about the election results and what went wrong, his love for Grease 2, his father's encounter with an owl, this Sunday's Rothesay Yule, the upcoming Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight, The Diplomat, all the famous Michaels, the Fredericton Convention Centre, who should be running the world, Dr Odyssey, Phil Collins, British politics and the new Conservative leader, why he wishes he went to Rydell High, New Brunswick Youth Orchestra and his mother-in-law's birthday!Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James

It's been a month since the last episode so this is Mullinger's rambliest Ramble yet as he tackles the U.S. election, speaking truth to power, UFC, Colleen Hoover, Jamaica, electric cars, self loathing, Christmas fundraisers, local politics and becoming problematic. Be warned: this is a real off-the-meds ramble.Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James

In the last episode of the season, James rambles about Alan Hollinghurst new book, life lessons, Widow Clicquot, Chester Playhouse, upcoming shows, ADHD problems, UFC 307, favourite horror movies, maple syrup, comedians and social media, Grand Manan, Rothesay Yule, egg timers and blowing people off. Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James

It's 6am again and James is rambling about Andre Rieu's Maastricht concert, Boiestown, headsets, Fredericton Playhouse show, the Level Up Conference with Mark Black, electric cars, local talent, goalkeepers, Tulsa King Season 2, Red Dawn, Brad Rice, problematic movies, Facebook Reels, Talk Of The Town, mispronunciations, Christian Tiger Savoie, upcoming shows and Whitney Houston.Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James

In this week's episode James is buzzing with excitement from sharing the province's biggest stages with the world class talents of Symphony New Brunswick and working closely with magnificent Maestra Mélanie Léonard! He also shares advice on writing comedy, raves about Colin Farrell as The Penguin, enthuses about Gabe Smith's NHL debut and rambles about Sesame Street, Hampton Brewing Company, Moncton, Anthony Joshua Vs Daniel Dubois, Liam Gallagher Fredericton and, predictably, Zellers.Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James

Mike and Kristen's first live podcast recording at Alderney Landing Theatre followed a magnificent performance by award-winning musician Christina Martin, who premiered her ECMA-nominated album Storm with a full band and a stunning string quartet. The atmosphere was electric, with roses falling from the ceiling and a breathtaking moment of gang vocals that featured a cast of local characters including former podcast guests: James Mullinger, Katie Kelly, Nancy Regan, Krista Keough and Steph Purcell. Mike and Kristen not only emceed the show but also seamlessly transitioned into their live podcast, capturing the raw post-performance energy. Christina, still basking in the afterglow of the performance, fielded questions from an engaged audience, offering rare and intimate insights into the immediate experience of a musician post-show. The evening was made even more memorable thanks to the expert sound work by Ground Sound's Trevor DeSouza, who ensured every note resonated perfectly in the theatre.   Tickets to Christina's show at Togetherland: https://kristenherringtonart.com/event/5752551/695113696/christina-martin-live-concert Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com Christina's Website: https://www.christinamartin.net/ Christina's IG: https://www.instagram.com/XtinaMartinMusic/

In episode 26 James rambles more than ever! This week he covers Sharp Brook Flower Farm, Emily in Paris, Apple products, DJ Steve, hand jobs, genies, board games, wacky baccy, Sherwood, Bad Boys, Luke Francis Beirne, PPV, Anthony Joshua, UFC 306, Kingsbrae Garden, Vicki Hogarth, insecurities, and so much more! Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James

It's episode 25 and James answers a record number of your wild questions this week! He also discusses two anniversaries (one tragic, one less so), Christina Martin's spectacular show at Alderney Landing Theatre, Steve Murphy, Netflix's The Perfect Couple, celebrity friends disasters, Dartmouth Ferry, Nancy Regan, Rebel Ridge, living with ADHD, Pal-O-Wine, some new joke ideas he is workshopping, Princess Diana conspiracies, bucket lists, stage fright, roasts, favorite bands, Aaron Pierre,  snobbery, and his love for the Maritime Bus! Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James

It's Back To School week and Mullinger is rambling more rampantly than ever despite recording this episode at 6am this morning! Don't worry, he's already been up for two hours fretting about life so is as frenetic as ever! This week he rambles about why we should embrace time going fast, the YMCA, Sarah Kane's Blasted, Symphony New Brunswick, life goals, Ticketmaster and Oasis, magazine stuffing, Hanif Kureishi, upcoming shows, the town who elected a dog as their mayor, the 5 best places in New Brunswick, poutine, Hampton and answers your wild and crazy questions! If you would like advice, a shout out or wish to know anything at all, please email comedy@jamesmullinger and James will answer your question guaranteed! Learn more about James

In episode 23, Mullinger rambles about his Okanagan Valley tour dates, lunch with Derek Seguin, Oasis reforming, Sean Collins' stand up special taping in Halifax, Christina Martin and Dale Murray, Mysa Spa, why he hates the streamers, Colleen Hoover, swimming in the river, Mayweather Vs Gotti III, Punch Lines Comedy Club, hair cuts, dogs, Montreal Fringe and meditation. To send James a question for the podcast, please email: comedy@jamesmullinger.com 

After a brief summer break, James is back with a spectacular second season of Mullinger's Weekly Ramble! And this week he is rambling about: his family trip to the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia to visit his younger brother, Crazy Golf, Air Canada, biking in Saint John, Splashtown Funtown in Saco, Rockwood Park, Hampton Brewing Company, Ethan Ash's kayaking adventure, Summerville Art Festival, Vancouver Island, wooden rollercoasters, swimming on the river and, err, being a crackhead. Please send your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.comLearn more about James

In the 21st episode of the only podcast in the world featuring a British comedian based in Rothesay, New Brunswick, James meets with his bestie Ethan Ash at their favourite purveyor of fine coffee, delicious donairs and wonderful wine, Garden Grove Cafe. Together they ramble about their Yip Cider shows (both past and future), mental health, invisibility, songwriting, friendship and reveal how they first met at the home of comedy producer Mark Burnett plus they answer all of your questions! Learn more about James

In the 20th episode of your new favorite podcast, James rambles about success, failure, fridges, sandwiches, the Euro final, the Copa America final, Ballet By The Ocean, football fans, Roger Federer, Michale Jordan, Yip Cider, books, Blackpool, Bournemouth, crying and Trump's near assassination and answers all of your crazy questions! Learn more about James

On the Saturday Saturday July 20, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show, we meet English-Canadian alternative comedian James Mullinger. Though primarily a stand-up comic, Mullinger has held a number of roles in other media including a presenter of Blimey! An Englishman in Atlantic Canada, co-writer and co-producer of The Comedian's Guide to Survival. In 2022, he published his memoir, Brit Happens: Or Living the Canadian Dream, with Goose Lane Editions. In 2016, Mullinger broke Jerry Seinfeld's record ticket sales at Harbour Station and outsold performances including Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, and Snoop Dogg. We'll also get to know Gareth Reynolds. He's a stand-up comedian, a podcaster with three very popular shows, The Dollop, which is a weekly comedy/ history podcast, with co-host Dave Anthony and The Past Times, a totally different weekly comedy/history podcast, with co-host Dave Anthony and We're Here to Help, a bi-weekly advice podcast, with co-host Jake Johnson. He's written for shows like Arrested Development and he joins me today. We'll also spend some time with comedian Ronny Chieng. You know him as a senior correspondent on "The Daily Show," the star of Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown, one of the stars of “Crazy Rich Asians” and the blockbuster “M3GAN,” and as one of the most I demand comedians out there. Today we'll talk about why he waited until he was in university to give stand-up comedy a try and why he says, “I'm still trying to figure out if I am funny,” despite selling out theatres across the world.

On the Saturday Saturday July 20, 2024 edition of The Richard Crouse Show, we meet English-Canadian alternative comedian James Mullinger. Though primarily a stand-up comic, Mullinger has held a number of roles in other media including a presenter of Blimey! An Englishman in Atlantic Canada, co-writer and co-producer of The Comedian's Guide to Survival. In 2022, he published his memoir, Brit Happens: Or Living the Canadian Dream, with Goose Lane Editions. In 2016, Mullinger broke Jerry Seinfeld's record ticket sales at Harbour Station and outsold performances including Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, and Snoop Dogg. We'll also get to know Gareth Reynolds. He's a stand-up comedian, a podcaster with three very popular shows, The Dollop, which is a weekly comedy/ history podcast, with co-host Dave Anthony and The Past Times, a totally different weekly comedy/history podcast, with co-host Dave Anthony and We're Here to Help, a bi-weekly advice podcast, with co-host Jake Johnson. He's written for shows like Arrested Development and he joins me today. We'll also spend some time with comedian Ronny Chieng. You know him as a senior correspondent on "The Daily Show," the star of Ronny Chieng Takes Chinatown, one of the stars of “Crazy Rich Asians” and the blockbuster “M3GAN,” and as one of the most I demand comedians out there. Today we'll talk about why he waited until he was in university to give stand-up comedy a try and why he says, “I'm still trying to figure out if I am funny,” despite selling out theatres across the world.

In the 19th episode, Mullinger rambles about last night's Argentina Vs Canada game, the Qplex water slides, Yogi Bear Campground, John Candy, hockey, Woodstock, Katelin Dean, Dooryard Arts Festival, Beverly Hills Cop 4, Sandwich Junkies, collecting Panini and Topps stickers, Long Bay beer, cancelled camps, scooter safety, Ethan Ash, kayaking, Villa Madonna, Renforth Wharf and answers all of your questions. Phew! It's a whopping episode! Learn more about James

In the second of this week's episodes James answers all of your wild and wonderful questions about citizenship, the Hawk Tuah girl, sneaky pints, Cockney rhyming slang, the UK elections, kids left behind, homemade wine and more!Learn more about James

It's been two weeks since the last episode and James rambles why. His father and uncle were visiting New Brunswick from England and America respectively and they have experienced a plethora of delights including Chef Alex Haun's lobster feast, the world class Southwest Business Summit in Saint Andrews, a show in Dorchester at the first ever British pub in NB, the Oilers game, Copa America, England in the Euros, Coldplay at Glastonbury and the Trump V Biden debate. James rambles about all of this and more at length in the first of this week's two special episodes.Learn more about James

James is off to Prince Edward Island for two shows and rambles about Father's Day, Conor McGregor, favorite authors,  the 10th anniversary of No Jokes Barred, yet another trip to Halifax, Lebanese entrepreneurs, his latest crisis of confidence, moustaches, ferries, Rik Mayall, England Vs Serbia, the upcoming arrival of his father in New Brunswick and answers all of your wild and crazy questions!Learn more about James

This week, Mullinger rambles about his busiest week ever, gigging with Michael Moses and Robbie Vino, making plans to go to Alberta, the new film about Amy Winehouse, heading to Saint Andrews to see Sistema NB with Dan Brown, Woody Point, teenage traumas and Bad Words For A Good Cause. Learn more about James

James is in Halifax, Nova Scotia filming his dream sitcom, but takes some time out to visit the brand new Podstarter studio to ramble about Snoop Dogg, the Trailer Park Boys, Nancy Regan's fudge, British television, where Flicks Video Store in Rothesay used to be, Pigeons, the New Brunswick Book Awards, A.I., the Evening Standard, Calactus Restaurant and his love of the Sutton Place Hotel.Learn more about James

Don Saunders from Saunders' Tartans and Gifts in New Minas, NS, talks about the 58 years he has worked in the family business. It's closing after nearly 70 years. Ellen Dixon speaks with the CBC's Nancy Russell about being a female hockey referee. And on the phone-in: Comedians James Mullinger in Saint John and Tracey & Martina in Cape Breton discuss 2023 and the New Year.

It's a perfect storm of fact and funny when fan favourite debaters Sean Cullen and Jon Steinberg decide if being a lighthouse keeper is a dream job. Then, James Mullinger and Heidi Brander deliver the genuine article when they discuss if every city or town needs a local newspaper.

We would describe James Mullinger as a risk-taker, boot-strapper and socially awkward kid turned life of the party. Oh, and he's HILARIOUS!!! A true story of career determination and love for his family led James from London to Saint John, New Brunswick. Or was it Rothsay? Either way, he's a true Canadian now and we're so grateful to share this chat about the rocky entertainment industry road, how Maritimers like being made fun of and “glory holes”. You'll see. James is a successful media mogul having published “Brit Happens” in 2022 and is the editor of curated, creative magazine “Edit”. You're gonna love this bloke!  Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com James' Instagram: @jamesmullinger James' website: https://www.jamesmullinger.com/  

James Mullinger takes us through the hilarious bumps, stumbles, and joys en route to officially becoming a Canadian citizen at Punch Lines Comedy Club in Saint John. Zoom shows, drive-ins, boxes of wine, visits to Sobeys and Prince Harry - it's all here in a special, extended set.

James Mullinger and Don Kelly decide if coronation ceremonies are a royal pain. Then, does everyone have lucky and unlucky numbers? Leonard Chan and Zabrina Douglas give this topic some four-thought.

Ringo Starr of the Beatles discusses his new EP, his love of Zoom and the important role friendship has played in his long career. Oscar-winning actor Sandra Bullock talks about her film The Unforgivable and why she only wants to accept comedic roles from now on. Niko Stratis, Kathleen Newman-Bremang and James Mullinger unpack the major arts and culture stories of the week: the Canadian Screen Awards switch to gender-neutral performance categories, House of the Dragon premieres and breaks records, and Cineworld considers bankruptcy.

Musician Jahmal Padmore formerly of The Carps talks about the decade-plus personal journey he took to release his debut solo album, Esparonto. Art collector Glenn Harte tells us how he came to acquire a long-lost wax sculpture by Salvador Dalí that hasn't seen the light of day for four decades. Photographer and music journalist Jonh Ingham talks about documenting the early days of punk and provides a musical tour of the late '70s scene in the U.K. Comedian James Mullinger opens up about his childhood and the series of events that led him to move from the U.K. to New Brunswick to do stand up.