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In this episode: two CBC Tuesday night comedies for the price of one.First up is Andrew Pfung and company from Run The Burbs (Tues. on CBC). The sitcom returns for a third season with Rakhee Morzaria, who plays Camille, joining Phung on this round-table chat, along with showrunners Jennica Harper and Nelu Handa.We start off talking yard sales, the focus of the season three premiere. "Almost all the ideas on the show come from a very real place," says Phung. Also noted is how the kids on the series (played by Zoria Wong and Roman Pesino) are growing up and are more involved in storylines. And, yes, hip hop neighbour Kardinal Offishall returns as himself.Phung also says he was pleased by the response to such a diverse family from viewers watching in the U.S. last season on The CW. "We have such nice comments on the specify and the representation of this family." In the second half of this episode, meet standup comedian D.J. Demers along with showrunner Jessie Gabe, the team behind CBC's One More Time.Demers worked at a Play it Again sports store his last three years of high school in Kitchener, Ont. The experience "stuck in my brain and I drew inspiration from it all these years later to make the show." Demers has worn hearing aides since he was four years old. Back in the sporting goods store, he learned to keep customers in front of him so they wouldn't think he was ignoring them. "I didn't want anybody going to my boss and saying, 'What's with that teenage asshole?'"Like his character, he never learned American Sign Language."I grew up in a hearing family and went to a regular school, so I never was exposed to it," he says.Among the people he did hear from were the casting folks on Conan O'Brien's former late night talk show, who invited Demers on three times. He's also been featured at Just for Laughs in Montreal.Also starring is Geri Hall (This Hour has 22 Minutes), Dan Beirne and Elise Bauman.One More Time airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on CBC, immediately before Run the Burbs.
For casual comedy fans and hardcore nerds alike, 5 THINGS takes some of the biggest and brightest stars of the comedy community and asks them five questions about their approach to art, work, and life as a comedian. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
Rosh and Nelu talk about comedy, Nelu’s journey to becoming a writer, identity and (of course) the maintaining of one’s bum. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
We're SO excited to be back for Season 3 with one of our favorite people: writer/performer Nelu Handa! Nelu has been a part of such series as Baroness Von Sketch Show, A Little Late with Lilly Singh and arguably one of the best new shows from the pandemic, Sort Of on HBOMax (check it out ASAP if you haven't yet)! Nelu tells us about how divine intervention helped her find her path to comedy and gets real about her mental health. Her candid conversation about having and getting through depressive episodes is incredibly important for both those in the entertainment industry and our South Asian community. Nelu is funny, real and inspiring and we can't wait for you to take a listen.
Nelu Handa, Kris Siddiqi and Andrew Phung get quizzed by Gavin Crawford in this round that was cut for time.
Andrew Phung, Nelu Handa and Kris Siddiqi get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford
Nelu Handa, Rakhee Morzaria and Tom Howell get quizzed by Gavin Crawford in this round that was cut for time.
Nelu Handa, Tom Howell and Rakhee Morzaria get quizzed by host Gavin Crawford
Our guest this week is Toronto-based screenwriter, producer and actor NELU HANDA! Nelu wrote for and performed on multiple seasons of award-winning comedy series including: CTV and HULU's JANN, PBS's ODD SQUAD, CBC's TALL BOYZ, and CBC and IFC's BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW. Nelu won a 2021 Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing, Variety or Sketch Comedy for BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW. She is a Writer and Consulting Producer for CBC's RUN THE BURBS, CBC and HBO MAX's SORT OF. Nelu was a Staff Writer for Season 2 of NBC's A LITTLE LATE WITH LILLY SINGH, with sketches that had 100+ views. She has been featured in episodes of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY on CBS, Amazon's THE EXPANSE, ABC's THE BOLD TYPE, and plays recurring character Jade on CBC and Netflix's Emmy Award winning show WORKIN' MOMS. You can also see her on some web series including Out TV's AVOCADO TOAST and CBC Gem's DECOYS. Nelu is a dedicated advocate for increasing diverse representation in the industry. In 2015, Nelu created MIRCHI COMEDY that is a live variety comedy night to amplify the funny voices of Women of Colour. This monthly groundbreaking show has featured hundreds of diverse voices, from first-time stand ups, to seasoned pros. Month after month it has brought in sold out audiences and thousands of laughs, even now on Zoom. Twitter: @NeluHanda Instagram: @neluhanda Facebook: @neluhanda https://www.neluhanda.com/ MIRCHI COMEDY @mirchicomedyto https://www.facebook.com/MirchiComedyTO Podcast Team Head Producer and Editor: Winnie Wong @wonder_wong Editor: Shayne Stolz @shaynestolz Graphic: Vicki Brier @brier2019 To listen to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/firecrackerdept Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.firecrackerdepartment.com and follow us @firecrackerdept!
WE. ARE. BACK. BABY! The Chaat Room is back for an incredible Season 2! For those who are new to our podcast: The Chaat Room is dedicated to interviewing brown professionals in the entertainment industries. We talk to people in front and behind the camera of your favorites shows and movies, as well as authors, musicians, and all of the careers that help create the arts content you consume every day. Our focus is to provide a spotlight for amazing filmmakers and creators, as well as stories of how they made their way through the industry. This season features Oscar-nominated songwriter Savan Kotecha, late night comedy writer Nelu Handa, award winning playwright Rehana Lew Mirza, television and media executive Roma Khanna, episodic director and editor Kabir Akhtar, novelist and actor Maulik Pancholy, and the Woke Desi girls just to name a few! We hope you all enjoy!
Hi Creatives, This week we chat with Nelu Handa, a writer on A Little Late with Lily Singh. Nelu is a writer, actor, improvisor, and comedian. You’ve seen her on Netflix’s Workin’ Moms and The Van Baron Show. Nelu shares with us how she’s navigated her creative journey, leaving her 9-5 job to be a 24/7 Creative, and more! Show notes at CreativeBreakthroughPodcast.com
Heidi Lynch chats with actor and writer Nelu Handa (she/her). Nelu plays the wry and very pregnant bar owner 'Rosie' on Avocado Toast the series, and is also well known for her roles on hit shows such as Workin Moms, Baroness Von Sketch Show, Decoys , Jann and Star Trek: Discovery. Heidi and Nelu chat about working as a writer and actor in comedy and her experience with creating her own sketch comedy show. Back when acting work wasn't giving her the space she needed Nelu created it herself! Mirchi Comedy was born to give voice to women of colour because... women are funny! Nelu also speaks about her decision in 2020 to rename it (formerly Yas Kween) you can read her instagram post about that decision here. We also get to hear about Nelu's experience as a writer on the new CBC show "Sort Of" which explores gender fluidity and authenticity which is set to air this year (2021). Check out more on Nelu Handa on her website (currently under getting a makeover) www.neluhanda.com and on Instagram @neluhanda and Twitter @NeluHanda and check out Mirchi Comedy @mirchicomedyto for upcoming shows and announcements.
In today's episode, Amanda sits down and attempts to chug an entire pitcher of water with writer, actor Nelu Handa (Workin' Moms, Jann, Mirchi Comedy Show) while she does the same (is that safe? They have no idea). They discuss Nelu's experience working with Jann Arden, how many glasses of water you can chug before you'd die, and filming with twin babies on Workin' Moms. You can catch her acting in or writing for (or sometimes both!) shows like Decoys, The Beaverton, Baroness Von Sketch Show and Jann, starring Jann Arden! Nelu is also the creator and producer behind Mirchi Comedy, a live comedy show that features funny Womxn of Colour. The next virtual show is scheduled for September 3rd at 8pm EST - head to Instagram for info on how to watch! The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Nelu Handa: insta/twitter @neluhanda Mirchi Comedy: @mirchicomedyto *Warning: This episode contains swearing.
This week Monica and Camila talked to local comedian and Kween Nelu Handa. Nelu is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer raised in Brampton, Ontario. She’s written and performed on hit Canadian television shows like Baroness Von Sketch Show, The Beaverton, Workin Moms, and Jann. She also created Yas Kween, a groundbreaking monthly night of comedy that showcases women of colour. We talked about being politically correct while being funny, being a marginalized person in comedy, and what it’s been like making space for women of colour in Toronto’s comedy scene. For the Merienda this week Monica had Craig’s Cookies, a local Toronto bakery that makes the most decadent cookies (and which are available for delivery)! Show Notes Yas Kween, a monthly comedy show featuring women of colour, created and hosted by Nelu! The Bob Curry Fellowship, Second City’s comedy training program for diverse, multicultural performers Julie Dumais Osbourne, former Director of Bad Dog Theatre Things Black Girls Say, a comedy show hosted by Zabrina Douglas The Nubian Show, comedy show hosted by Kenny Robinson that used to run monthly Comedy Bar, a independent comedy venue in Toronto Neha Kohli, co-producer of Yas Kween Nedda Antoi, Social Media Manager of Yas Kween. Esta semana Mónica y Camila hablaron con Nelu Handa comediante local y “Kween”. Nelu es una comediante, actriz, escritora y productora de Brampton, Ontario. Ha escrito y actuado en exitosos programas de televisión canadienses como Baroness Von Sketch Show, The Beaverton, Workin Moms y Jann. También creó Yas Kween, una innovadora noche de comedia mensual de mujeres de color. Hablamos de ser políticamente correctxs sin dejar de ser graciosxs, de ser una persona marginada en el ámbito de la comedia y de cómo es crear espacio para las mujeres de color en la escena de la comedia en Toronto. ¡Para la Merienda de esta semana, Mónica comió unas deliciosas galletas de Craig’s Cookies, una panadería local de Toronto donde hacen las galletas más decadentes (Y tienen servicio a domicilio!!) Bibliografía: Yas Kween, ¡Un programa de comedia mensual con mujeres de color, creado y presentado por Nelu! The Bob Curry Fellowship, Programa de entrenamiento de comedia para artistas diversos y multiculturales parte de la compañía de comedia “Second City” Julie Dumais Osbourne, ex directora de la compañía de comedia “Bad Dog Theatre” Things Black Girls Say, show de comedia presentado por Zabrina Douglas. The Nubian Show, show de comedia que solía ser presentado por Kenny Robinson. Comedy Bar, un lugar de comedia independiente en Toronto. Neha Kohli, co-productora de Yas Kween. Nedda Antoi, Encargada del manejo de las redes sociales de Yas Kween. All Merendiando episodes are in Spanglish. New episodes of Radio Aluna Theatre are released every second Wednesday. Subscribe to this show wherever you get your podcasts. Radio Aluna Teatro is produced by Aluna Theatre with support from the Metcalf Foundation, The Laidlaw Foundation, The Canada Council for the Arts, Toronto Arts Council, The Ontario Arts Council, and the Toronto Arts Council. Aluna Theatre is Beatriz Pizano & Trevor Schwellnus, with Sue Balint & Gia Nahmens; Radio Aluna Theatre is produced by Camila Diaz-Varela and Monica Garrido. For more about Aluna Theatre, visit us at alunatheatre.ca, follow @alunatheatre on twitter or instagram, or ‘like’ us on facebook. Follow and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Todos los episodios de Merendiando son en Inglés, Español y Spanglish. Nuevos episodios de Radio Aluna Teatro cada Miércoles. Síguenos y suscríbete a este podcast en iTunes, Google Play, y donde sea que escuches tus podcasts. Radio Aluna Teatro es una producción de Aluna Theatre con el apoyo de Metcalf Foundation, Laidlaw Foundation, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, y Toronto Arts Council. Aluna Theatre es Beatriz Pizano & Trevor Schwellnus, con Sue Balint & Gia Nahmens. Radio Aluna Theatre es producido por Camila Díaz-Varela y Mónica Garrido. Para más información sobre Aluna Theatre, visita nuestra página alunatheatre.ca, síguenos en twitter @alunatheatre o en instagram, o haz click en “me gusta” en facebook.
Inside Jokes - Sunday December 22nd, 2019 - The Christmas Episode Host Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Guests Jean Paul // http://www.jeanpaulcomedy.com/ Lu Sicilian Raggiatu // https://lusicilianuraggiatu.com/ Nelu Handa // http://neluhanda.com/
Oh wow, it's the second instalment of the show's finest moments! These are some of our favourite clips, memories and guests, such as: Tess Degenstein, Chip Zdarsky, Chris Wilson, Nelu Handa, Segment: Tips For The Royal Couple, Darren Springer, Michael & James discuss their weeks… and James is in trouble for accidentally sending his son a very rude picture, Dan Beirne & Brandon Ash-Mohammed. Support The Landlord and Tenant Podmess Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Martha Chaves Nicaraguan born, Martha began her life in Canada as a refugee, but is now thriving in Canadian Show business. She’s a seasoned comedian with 20 years of experience and has performed at Just For Laughs multiple times, as well as all the other major comedy festivals in Canada. She also received 2018 Best Stand-up Comic in Canada at the the Canadian Comedy Awards. She's a regular on CBC Radio's LOL, part of the cast of Because News, and The Debaters. Entertained Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Egale Identity Gala, which she emceed. Nelu Handa is an actor, comedian and writer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Trained extensively in Improv comedy, she is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory program, a Bob Curry Fellow, and has studied at Bad Dog Comedy Theatre and Upright Citizens Brigade. Nelu has performed on a variety of TV shows, including “Workin Moms”, “The Beaverton”, She’s a writer and performer on Baroness Von Sketch Show (CBC/IFC), and the upcoming series Jann. Nelu is the creator, producer, and host of YAS KWEEN, a groundbreaking monthly night of comedy that showcases ethnic women. It's the first Thursday of every month. Hoodo Hersi is a Somali-Canadian comedian based in Toronto, but has performed her comedy across the US and Canada. She studied improv at Second City. She was recently featured on The Comedy Network's Homegrown Comics. TVO’s recent documentary, “Stand UP Toronto”, features Hersi as she shares her experience as a up-and-coming woman-of-color comic. Always hosted by Marina Franklin- Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, and HBO's Crashing
You can't always get what you want. At least, within reason. This week, writer, actor, and comedian Nelu Handa joins Anne to talk about MANIFESTING, and why her beliefs about it are less about The Secret and more about . . . well, you'll have to listen. Which isn't hard when Nelu begins generously sharing tales of her own professional arc. You can follow Nelu on Twitter and Instagram, and you can catch Yas Kween live at Bad Dog Comedy Theatre on the first Thursday of every month.
Have a listen with your ear holes as Matt and Naomi chat with Nelu Handa (Workin’ Mom’s, Baroness Von Sketch Show) about Manifestation. Nelu teaches Matt about intention and vision boards…and the intention of a vision board. You have to start some where! If you were wondering what the Drake Manifesto is, Nelu will tell you in this episode - AND find out what intention she sets that comes through before your very ears!!
After a long absence from the podwaves, we're back with a wonderful new episode. To kick things off, Michael and James congratulate CFL champions the Toronto Argonauts on their recent Grey Cup victory! Then, handywoman and actress Nelu Handa stops by to talk about how she balances the grittiness of apartment maintenance work with the glamour of Canadian show business! Support The Landlord and Tenant Podmess Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
The Spooky Vulnerable Today on Spooked! Damien has gotten the straw rot, Colin hides in the woods like a little baby, Cody has fallen on hard times, and Nelu wants to fight bears. Our episode is all about finding your place, be it at work or at home. So call your boss and call your mom and get ready to get Spooked! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
The Spooky Vulnerable Today on Spooked! Damien has gotten the straw rot, Colin hides in the woods like a little baby, Cody has fallen on hard times, and Nelu wants to fight bears. Our episode is all about finding your place, be it at work or at home. So call your boss and call your mom and get ready to get Spooked! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
The Spooky Vulnerable Today on Spooked! Damien has gotten the straw rot, Colin hides in the woods like a little baby, Cody has fallen on hard times, and Nelu wants to fight bears. Our episode is all about finding your place, be it at work or at home. So call your boss and call your mom and get ready to get Spooked!
On this week's episode of The Crimson Wave your hosts Jess Beaulieu and Natalie Norman welcome comedian, actor, and writer Nelu Handa to the podcast! They chat with Nelu about #periods #menstruation #leaking #pads #menstrualcups #manifesting #astrology #health #diapers #waste #peanutbutter and other wonderful things! To learn more about Nelu follow her on twitter @NeluHanda and go to her website neluhanda.com To learn more about The Crimson Wave follow us on twitter @TheCrimsonWave For Jess @msjessbeaulieu and Natalie @stalkingnatalie
The nice guys flawlessly recreate “Point Break”. Featuring the delightful Nelu Handa! Famous Quote: ” “I'm just here to grip waves, and sleep in caves!” Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
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