Podcasts about toronto comedy

I'm crossing my fingers that this absurd episode title piques your attention. If you want to grow your business with social media, and that means standing out in a sea of same-ness… Tap play to hear a story about some Toronto comedians winning an obscure softball-related social media contest and you'll leave this episode inspired to be yourself and show up online open and authentically.Watch the Baby Zepps' full submission video for the #BudHomeRunContest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQddm0kytlcHere's the Globe and Mail article I mentioned by Toronto's David Shoalts“Comic-filled softball team gets the ultimate ringers”https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-comic-filled-softball-team-gets-the-ultimate-ringers/✨Tap here to watch a FREE masterclass about “How To Get Clients From Instagram (without wasting hours glued to your phone)" https://parkdale-republic.lpages.co/evergreen-webinar-registration/ Tap here to get your free Posts That Sell Template (This caption got us 10 sales calls in 3 hours) https://parkdale-republic.lpages.co/10-sales-calls-new Tap here to try Later.com (Jenna's favourite social media scheduling software) https://later.grsm.io/egd652z1q1fk Music by Jordan Wood Hosted by Jenna Warriner, Creator of Magic Marketing Machine

Zeus & Dante cover an important weekend in Toronto Comedy & we find out Dante doesnt know who Joe Pesci is! THIS WEEK: Nubian Show 28th Anniverasry, Weed Tolerance Break, Poll Results (Habits), Dante's Inferno, UFC 288 Preview & more! Connect with Black Zeus: Website / Youtube  / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook Connect with Dante: Production / Creative

Grab your popcorn, we are causing a ruckus on this fire Banter. We talk about baby daddies, All Inclusive trips, Rolling Loud Toronto, Queen Eliza, and Hush Puppi's new endeavours !! Brownie points for Dikachi on this episode. Listen to Give Dem by King Majik and Bawse. Hit Us Up on the Fam Mail

Host Alia Ceniza Rasul (The Tita Collective), sits down with a different comedian each week and asks them 5 THINGS about their art, work, and life. Listen to the stories behind the people and the jokes. This weeks episode features Ophira Calof discussing accessibility in Toronto Comedy, pioneering performances, and producing your own work. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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. This season of 5 THINGS is hosted by Alia Ceniza Rasul (The Tita Collective), and digs into the stories, politics, and personality behind the jokes. This weeks episode features Ophira Calof discussing accessibility in Toronto Comedy, pioneering performances, and producing your own work. Instagram: @baddogtheatre Twitter: @baddogtheatre Website: www.baddogtheatre.com Donate At: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/61119 Hosted By: Alia Rasul (She/Her): @aliarasul Guest: Ophira Calof (She/They): @ophira.c  Technical Direction by: Ajhanis Charley (He/They) Recorded on Dec 8, 2021 Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

In this episode, Harry sits down with Riley Reid to discuss changes since her unexpected marriage, pursuing an OnlyFans career, and stalker fans.This episode is proudly brought to you by....KENSNGTN - Use promo code [TAPIN] at kensngtn.com to support Harry's sunglasses brand and help reduce ocean plastics!OHPLEASURES.COM - Search for the Harry Collection to buy Harry's new sex toy!!ABBY - DM Abby @AbbyRoberge for free tickets to his Toronto Comedy shows from September 16-20Like, Subscribe, and comment!SUB TO AUDIO -- https://linktr.ee/TapInWHarryJowsey Follow... @HarryJowsey @tapinclips 

In this episode, the boys talk about how Toronto Comedy is back, parents not looking their children in the eyes and hitting your neighbor's car.

“Is it the sadness or the ashiness?” - Marlon Palmer (@thatdudemcfly)  See the artwork for this episode: artbyrobinson.com/episode-5-ashy-seasonal-depression Check out Marlon's podcast Extra Gravy: https://linktr.ee/extragravyshow In this episode, Alexander speaks with Marlon Palmer (@thatdudemcfly). They discuss original thought, comedy, have some good laughs, and discuss Alexander's painting, "Ashy Seasonal Depression." All music used is produced by Roosevelth: soundcloud.com/roosevelth Funded by Canada Council for the Arts

Martha O’Neill’s wry, often edgy comedy is at odds with her laid-back, likeable stage presence; a combination which has made her an audience favourite wherever she performs.This Toronto native spent the first 10 years of her comedy career performing improv and sketch, but shifted her focus to stand-up 16 years ago and hasn’t looked back since.She performs regularly at the Absolute Comedy chain of clubs, at corporate/private events and has performed all over Canada, and as far away as Dublin and London. Television appearances include a stand-up special, “No Kidding” on iChannel, “The Mom Show” on the Slice Network and “Come Dine With Me Canada” on W Network. She is also a busy voice actor and former on-air personality at 105.9 The Region (serving York Region).Martha was nominated for a 2009 Canadian Comedy Award for “Best Stand- Up Newcomer”, has competed in both the 2010 and 2012 “World Series of Comedy” in Las Vegas and was a performer in the 2013 She Devil Comedy Festival in New York City.From 2013-2018, Martha was the Executive Producer of SheDot Festival (Toronto’s Festival of Funny Women) and continues to produce shows highlighting women in comedy.She recently released her first comedy album “Fine Big Girl”, available everywhere!We spoke about a number thing:Like how she's a b-word on ciderHer dad calling her standup shows skitchesWhat's in the queens purse?That she was a  HUGE fanilowHer Irish mother-in-lawAnd so much more! Find her here:https://twitter.com/Martha_ONeillhttps://www.instagram.com/martha_oneill/     

Lianne Mauladin has been killing crowds at comedy clubs and venues across Canada and the USA. She’s performed live on ABC's "The View" and her comedy has been recorded and or televised on ABC, Bite TV, iChannel, Sirius XM, CBC and Rogers TV.In 2021 she released her first album "Late for the Party" produced by Cottage Comedy Digital. Mauladin hosts and produces the monthly Merry-Janes of Comedy Show, the longest running all female stand-up showcase in Toronto. When the world is functioning, the "Merry-Janes of Comedy" road show performs in clubs, halls and theatres around Ontario. She also is a faculty member at the Second City Training Centre in Toronto.We chat about her mom being on team Angelina (who is on team Angelina?), turning 50, doing comedy naked, Rosanne, writing letters to the editor, and how one of her aunts keeps a pylon in her trunk, just in case she hits someone with her car. Check out her website here: http://www.liannemauladin.com/And her album here: http://cottagecomedy.com/shop-comedy/Follow here here:https://twitter.com/jokeladyhahahttps://www.instagram.com/jokeladyhaha

I can breathe easy this week (literally) since I finally replaced my furnace filter! This episode has me talking about all the dust I've been breathing, Tom Brady's obsession with kissing his son & we say goodbye to another Toronto Comedy staple, Vapor Central & dive deep into the city's weed lounge comedy scene history.Connect with Black Zeus:Website / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Youtube Connect with Hendawg:Youtube / Instagram / Twitter / Music Store / SoundCloud 

Please support the show by joining Patreon.com/benbankas - You receive a bonus podcast episode every week. Please take a screenshot of you listening to this or a video and tag @benbankas on instagram! "Who's President?" - nobody knows! CNN says it's Biden, the right wingers think its a deepfake and Trump is the true winner. Alex Trebek died. So did Sean Connery. Not from Covid though. Enjoy this 45 minute comedic rant about what to do next. Just keep believing in yourselves folks, and don't get too caught up in all the media hype. A great listen. Enjoy!

To support the show and get access to a bonus episode every week subscribe to Patreon.com/benbankas Ben and Byron sit down on Halloween from Edmonton. They call Edmonton "Deadmonton" for a reason. It's pretty dead. We talked about comedy, the beheadings in Paris and Trudeau's words on Freedom of Speech. Make a video of you watching our show and share to social media! Tag @Benbankas @byronbertram and @torontocomedypodcast

Byron, Ben and Mike Lynch are on tour in Western Canada during a pandemic. What better to do than make a podcast. Ben and Byron compare Chinese accents, talk Theresa Tam and Byron explains the "Covid Lovers" who can't get enough of the lockdown. Check out Byron at Youtube.com/byronbertram or @byronbertram on instagram/twitter If you want to support my show check out patreon.com/benbankas

This podcast Sends Ben Bankas off on his first stand up comedy tour. For tickets to the Live in the West tour with Ben Bankas, Mike Lynch and Byron Bertram follow this link - https://www.universe.com/events/live-in-the-west-vancouver-the-american-tickets-8ZW291 Ben talks meeting D'Elia, Bill Burr seeing Louis C.K., his issue with 6ixbuzz TV and a review of the Freedom Rally.

Help support by signing up for patreon.com/benbankas Ben goes off talking about people being overly sensitive and overly afraid of the virus. 7 minutes of shit talking has been taken out of this episode but is available in the longer version on Patreon. Ben interviews New York comedian and second half of the "In Hot Water" podcast on compound media, Geno Bisconte. Geno, a good friend and colleague of Aaron Berg shares his thoughts on the effect the woke movement is having on comedy. Please take a screen shot or video of you watching and post on social media to help our viewership! Thank you for tuning in!

Ben talks about the war on comedy from far left comedians, Liberal Populism in Canada, New Covid restrictions in Quebec and what's to come in Ontario. Enjoy!

Comedian Ben Bankas complains about the "Fake Nice" people we interact with daily. Minimum wage and Unionized workers who pretend to give a sh*t. Ben talks about how older comedians complain about comedy and how they want to quit. Ben exposes some of the comedians the CBC gives thousands of dollars and a national platform to. Join Patreon.com/benbankas to support the show or go to www.benbankas.com/store and purchase your own Freedom of Comedy T-Shirt!

Mark hasn't been on the podcast since right before Quarantine started. Since then, Covid has hit the comedy industry hard, both in Canada and the USA. Ben and Mark talk about this impact, what will change, how the Freedom of Comedy Protest show has made a difference in the hearts and minds of those that have attended and why the haters are meaningless but provide me free PR. Enjoy!

Very lucky to have Mike on the show this week. Mike Wilmot is a professional stand up comedian that has performed all over the world. From London to Melbourne, Sidney to Los Angeles. Mike has worked with some of the most recognizable names in stand up comedy such as Louis C.K., Patrice O'Neal just to name a few. We spoke about his history in comedy, what his pre show rituals are, if any and some of his experiences with different notable comedians while travelling the world and performing comedy. A great listen for comedy fans, amateur comedians and fans of this podcast. Enjoy!

Toronto-based actor, writer, director SAMANTHA SEXTON jams with Alicia and Emily on the SECOND episode of YA GOTTA LAUGH: An Improv Podcast! WOOoo! We get into it with some quick convo and rapid fire q’s then we are truly off – to – the races. Let this tickle your small thick earlobes. (Fun fact: Alicia has small thick earlobes. Ask her about them!)Sam creeps us the F out with a man that feels talent with his anatomy, brings out a little lady who loathes empty spaces in Toronto (and where might that be???) and a mish mash of other brain children from @sammysexton!! This was a special one for us because we are in @bigschickenergysketch together! We met Sam, like most of our guests because WE ARE NEW&FRESHHHonthescenebb’s, in a @SecondCity improv class and it was fun at first jam. We travelled East toward the Conservatory Program and eventually reached our destination. It was here we began to understand Sam. Truly get to the heart, the ROOT of Sam. It is an experience when you’re meshin’ well with Sam Sexton In this episode we have some REAL TALK about following your creative passions in life and how freaking important that is! Sam loved performing in high school, but like a human pursues other interests, she felt like something was missing in her life… BUT through all the twists and turns and different life-paths, she found her way back, BABY! AND THANK GOODNESS for that because some STRANGE stuff comes out of your brain and honestly, it floors us. Thank you for the jam!We travel through some strange scenes together in this here nugget of a listen!!, Glad you come come by and share your journey to comedy with us, for the stories, the weird but beautiful characters you create and pull from us and for having our backs. Can’t wait until we can have @bigchickenergysketch writing nights in your apartment when Ontario let’s people have bubbles of 150 people!!!! Alicia + Emily!Links mentioned in this episode:Big Chick Energy https://bigchickenergysketch.comBig Chick Energy - Sam’s Sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X76R0R-RJYo&t=14sVenture Shark https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmlWxVIqBl0LDbUN3y84npDtuvLn-1rjDate Kate https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvmlWxVIqBl2b21VzI4yN7CjU2e8xS-cJ Big Chick Energy Instagram: https://instagram.com/bigchickenergysketch

In this episode Ben and Tyler talk about some recent controversies that Ben has been going through. One being the Freedom of Comedy Protest show which has gotten a lot of attention of the Toronto and Canadian Stand up Comedy scenes. Some love the sentiment, some hate it. Ben also got his phone slapped by an LCBO employee just a few days after having SJW, anti-comedy protesters come to the protest. It's been a wild week.. Enjoy the ride. Tyler has worked with comedians like Andrew Schulz, Doug Stanhope, Tim Dillon, Shane Gillis and many more. Tyler Morrison is a Canadian stand up comedian that some could say is "controversial". His new stand up special "Too Soon" is available now - as well as his podcast "Fight Stories Podcast". Find links below* http://tylermorrison.ca/ "Fight Stories Podcast" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RC38-_VQtM "Too Soon" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykRWBfKXQL8

NANU aka @itsthecrazylatina is a Toronto based hiphop artist who is "Transitioning to Pop" music. With over 44k followers on instagram and hundreds of thousands of views, NANU has been making a name for herself in the Toronto music scene. You can check out her hit single ROMPE now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0UmceWD3Z0. Nanu is naturally funny and a great guest. We were lucky to have her on this weeks episode.

Chris has been a regular at my Freedom of Comedy Protest show at Bickford park. Chris was the winner of Sirius XM's Next Top Comedian, has performed at Just for Laughs in Montreal and performed on Kevin Hart's LOL network. He is also my friend! A great listen.

Produced By: Improv CincinnatiSpecial Guest: Adam CawleyHosts: Brenden Davis, Colin ThorntonEditing: Brenden DavisIntro Theme and Bumper Music: Daniel ZimmerLogo and Artwork: Tone BransonSponsored By: Oozebear

Aaron Berg is a New York City comedian from Toronto. If you haven't heard him on the podcast before, you're in for a treat. Aaron has been a regular guest on Legion of Skanks, Real Ass Podcast, Flagrant 2 with Andrew Schulz and hosts his own morning show on the Compound Media Network called "In Hot Water" with over 500 hours of absolute hilarity. Ben and Aaron talk about a recent Toronto Comedy controversy. Hilarity ensues. Follow Aaaron at @aaronbergcomedy on instagram and twitter - check out Aaron's show at https://www.compoundmedia.com/shows/in-hot-water

This weeks guest is my close friend and a Toronto Comedy heavy-hitter, Paul Thompson. We didn't talk much outside of love, dating & working on becoming a better person- but we held NOTHING back in this hilarious and deep convo!Connect with Paul Thompson: Twitter / PodcastThis week's theme created by: Hendawg BeatsWebsite / Instagram / FacebookConnect with Black Zeus:Website / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Youtube 

Ryan Long is a Comedian and Filmmaker from Toronto, Canada, currently living and working in New York City. Ryan was the Creator, Star and Showrunner of the hit digital series 'Torontopia' on CBC Comedy, now in it's third season, and has been seen on Netflix, NBC, MTV, Fuse TV, and TheScore, to name a few. Ryan is fighting the good fight for comedy in the good ol' U.S. of A! Ryan talks about living in New York City, performing in NYC parks and working with some of the greatest comedians in NYC! Great episode! You can find Ryan on all platforms @ryanlongcomedy and check out one of his awesome podcasts "Fckonomics" and "The Boyscast with Ryan Long" available where you get your casts. Enjoy!

Recorded on Wednesday June 24th, 2020. After the third Freedom of Comedy Protest show, which went off without a hitch. However, there were a few haters that were trying to get me cancelled. We talk about that and more in this episode! Patreon Subscribers have access to podcasts 5 days before the general public. If you'd like to help support Ben Bankas please visit https://patreon.com/Benbankas?utm_med... Follow @benbankas @torontocomedypodcast on instagram!

Recorded Wednesday, June 17th after second show and right before the third Comedy Protest. Ben has some motivational thoughts, some funny opinions in this short and sweet podcast episode. A great listen!

Recorded on Wednesday, June 10th. Ben had finished producing the first Comedy in a Park show and was gearing up for round two. This was recorded before receiving multiple fines for performing in a park during Covid. Hence why the next show will be a protest! Ben shares some of his views, which can be controversial. Towing the line is hard, especially during these times, but our Freedom to Express is essential. However, only unemployed people have true "Freedom of Speech"

Two days before Ben put on his first live comedy show during Covid at Christie Pits he recorded this podcast. The first half is solo and the second half Ben speaks with an old friend, Tex Eknes. Tex and Ben used to perform comedy together at places like Vape on the Lake in Etobicoke, Vapour Central and more. Definitely something in here to laugh at or get upset about!

Filmed the day after the Toronto "riots", Ben gives some honest opinions and thoughts on what is happening, although, as a white man what right does he have to do that? Ben points out the government's hypocritical stance on gatherings and Covid-19. Ben also dives into a Facebook Post he commented on in the Toronto Stand-Up Community page as well as an online run in with Jamie Amanda Lee. It was a bit like throwing a lit match into a target filled with kerosene.

Filmed on Saturday, May 23rd, or 9.11 for Karens.. That's right, the day that everyone gathered at Trinity Bellwoods to spread the fake disease I was at home social distancing and recording the show. I have some hot takes in this one. A great listen if you are feeling down and unmotivated due to the Quarantine. Stay safe and keep supporting our show! @torontocomedypodcast on Instagram! Please like, subscribe and share our videos! Thank you!

Gabe is back, crunked as fuck with sunglasses on ready to play sidekick. Listen to an obese looking Ben Bankas rant about Lockdown from his mothers apartment! Great Listen!

Ben talks about some of the backlash he received after posting the Jagmeet skit. Hear Ben rant about his neighbours, friends and the general state of things right now. A great listen!

Catching Ben in a good and energetic mood. Listen as Ben talks about the dystopian nature of his daily activities and how he became a Booze Delivery Franchise Owner. Great listen and Congratulate Ben on 40 episodes! Follow Ben at @benbankas on twitter, instagram and tiktok!

Andrew and Ben get together over Instagram Live for some laughs and rants about the coronavirus situation in Canada. Free money for all! Nobody needs to work! Just stay home and collect your cheques! Andrew is a comedian and actor in Toronto known for playing roles on T.V. and in national and international advertisements. You might recognize him! Also, my dad chimes in at the end to tell me what I'm doing wrong with the podcast, how I can improve and his thoughts on the Corona situation.

Aaron Berg is one of the funniest comics working right now. Aaron is from Toronto and lives and performs in New York City. Due to Covid he has retreated to Delaware, the home state of Joe Biden. Ben and Aaron talk conspiracies, comedy coming back to life and moving to Florida (where people are free! haha). Aaron just released his comedy book reading as an album called American Etiquette, his own documentary 25 Sets available on iTunes and Amazon and just appeared on Andrew Schultz's podcast as well as the Real Ass Podcast with Louis J. Gomez and the Legion of Skanks with Big Jay Oakerson. Aaron Berg has his own daily show called "In Hot Water" on the Gas Digital Network and his Patreon podcast "Gum Friday's", both with co-host Gino Bisconte. Lucky to have him on the show and be his friend!

Filmed April 11th, Ben was 2 days into his new side hustle for Dial A Bottle. Without really looking into the tax implications or time that will have to be sacrificed, Ben jumps head first into delivering booze and looking for his first hired driver. Lots of explanation of plans for the show and future.

Since the Quarantine began Ben was worried that he would kill himself out of boredom. So he started applying for random delivery jobs. He bought into a Dialabottle Franchise in downtown Toronto and this episode is from his first day working.

Episode 34 is here. We are deep in the Quarantine. Ben goes live with one of his fans to discuss the current state of affairs and has his friend who works in corporate from home on. Some great commentary in this one and great jokes.

In this episode Ben talks about the expectations that people are putting on themselves during the pandemic. I'm going to lose weight! I'm going to become a better person! Relax, we're all going to die.

The show is coming together! This episode was recorded March 30th. We have multiple episodes ready to go right now! If you want to catch the episodes LIVE follow @benbankas on instagram. To support Ben Bankas and the Toronto Comedy Podcast go to https://www.patreon.com/Benbankas?fan_landing=true and signup! I will be releasing longer stand up video that has never been posted anywhere else. Enjoy!

Ben dressed up a bit for this episode from the end of March. Ben talks further about Dr. Teresa Tam and many other Canadian political mishaps that have happened during the Coronavirus.

Milestone! While at home with nothing to do, no comedy to perform at, no friends to hang out with and definitely to girls to hangout with Ben has reached a milestone. 30 Podcast episodes! The idea for the Toronto Comedy Podcast all started over a year ago. It started in late 2018 with a few interviews at my apartment downtown, before I moved home with my mom. I ended up not releasing those episodes. Then I had started the podcast back up with a girl I was seeing (bad idea). We recorded like 4 episodes and then I ended up never releasing any of them. I even paid to record them! It was whack. Then I just bought my own mics and started talking into them. Started doing my own little 30 minutes and then 45 and then an hour. Then asking guests on and interviewing them. And look at us now! Ranting about the end of the world. Looking forward to recording many more Toronto Comedy Podcast Episodes, but for now, here is Quarantined Episode 9! @torontocomedypodcast

Comedian Ben tries to make sense of it all.

Ben interviews Artistic Director of the Dark Comedy Festival and Comedian Rob Mailloux - Rob has performed with the likes of Jim Jeffries, Tim Dillon, Shane Gillis and has appeared on such podcasts as the Legion of Skanks. Ben and Rob talk about the current Corona situation and how it is affecting comedy and life as we know it. Follow Rob at @roblovesarguing

Ben Bankas is upset - upset that the economy is gone and upset that comedy is gone for the foreseeable future. Listen, as Ben gives his opinion on where things are going. - Follow @torontocomedypodcast or @benbankas - Ben is doing these podcasts in front of a live streaming audience on Instagram most nights at 7pm

Comedian Ben Bankas is out of work and unable to pursue his first passion. Stand up comedy. He is forced to perform through podcasting. Ben rants about the Coronavirus and more importantly the lockdown that has happened. Please be advised these are all jokes and do not leave your house or else your parents will get sick even though you never see them.

You know what it is - Ben is losing his mind on the second edition of Quarantined with Faraz Niafattah. Faraz is also a Toronto comedian who is currently quarantined after returning from Spain. He sure does look sick! Follow him on instagram at @gypsytears69

Comedian Ben Bankas speaks from quarantine from the wifi room of his moms building. Listen to Ben's opinions on Corona, the effect it will have on comedy in Toronto and Canada and beyond while he rolls joints.

Witness the birth of a long distance bromance as Ben interviews Brett Forte, one of the fastest rising young Canadian comedians. Brett is from Calgary, Alberta, soon to be its own country/nation state. Brett has performed with the likes of Bobby Lee, Josh Wolf, Chris D'Elia and will be opening for Brendan Schaub at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, March 26th. Brett has performed at Just for Laughs Montreal on the New Faces showcase as well as at Just for Laughs North West in Vancouver! Brett also hosts a monthly roast battle show at his home Yuk Yuk's club in Calgary. Watch out for Brett as he continues to climb the comedy ladder, both in Canada and in the U.S. - Follow Brett at @brettforte or go to www.brettforte.com for more information! - @torontocomedypodcast

Ben and Paul talk shop about the Canadian and Toronto Comedy scenes from their perspectives. Paul Thompson is an amazingly talented comedian who is a regular at the Corner Comedy Club in Toronto. Paul has been featured on Just for Laughs and the LOL network with Kevin Hart. Paul records his own podcast, the "High on Tree's" Podcast in front of a live audience every Tuesday at 10pm with co-host Nitish Sakhuja at the Corner Comedy Club in Toronto. Go follow them at @hotpodcast or @paulthompsoncomedy or @nittysak - Enjoy!

Ben interviews Founder and CEO of Yuk Yuk's, Mark Breslin. Yuk Yuk's is the largest chain of comedy club's in Canada. Ben and Mark talk about Comedy, the history of Yuk Yuk's, the story behind bringing Louis C.K. to Yuk Yuk's Toronto and Niagara Falls, the Toronto Comedy Scene and some keys for success.

Ben sits down with Aaron Berg & Josh Wesson in his hotel room in Niagara Falls. The three performed together Feb 20, 21, and 22nd for a total of 5 shows at Yuk Yuk's Niagara Falls. The three touch on Aaron's experiences as a comedian in Toronto, before moving to New York, some of the cooler shows Aaron and Josh have been apart of in NYC and of course hilarity ensues. Enjoy! Follow Aaron at @aaronbergcomedy and check out his movie "25 Sets" available on iTunes and Amazon as well as his show "In Hot Water" on the Compound Media Network and his new Patreon podcast "Gum Friday's". Both Josh and Aaron can be found performing comedy in NYC every night of the week. Both comedians are regulars at "The Stand" in NYC.

Ben talks with his longtime Friend Mike Power - Co-host Gabe was too hungover to appear - The two talk about Ben meeting Shane Gillis and Tim Dillon at the Dark Comedy Festival this past weekend. The two also touch on the Wet''suwet'en situation, freedom of speech in Canada, Liberal propaganda and Liberal Leaning Universities - Shout out to Ryan Long - we chatted about about him and his hilarious comedy @ryanlongcomedy as well as India/China U.N. security Council and the demographic transition model. Follow @mikewpower - @benbankas - @torontocomedypodcast

Ben and Gabe have been friends since grade 10. When Gabe arrived from Brazil he spoke very broken english. Now speaks better English than all of Scarborough and Brampton combined! Welcome to the first Toronto Comedy Podcast with new Co-Host Gabe Maciel. @babereal - @benbankas - @torontocomedypodcast

Hannah Lawrence is a Toronto Stand Up Comedian who is a regular at the Corner Comedy Club. Hannah is well known in the Toronto Comedy Community for her sharp wit, smart jokes and observational humour. Go follow her on Instagram @hlawrencee

Ben rants about people being sensitive and trying to censor people from making jokes about Kobe Bryant's death. Death is never funny, but jokes about it are (if they're funny) - Ben also talks about Facebook getting on his nerves - follow ben @benbankas on Insta, Twitter, Tiktok and @benbankascomedy on Facebook - @torontocomedypodcast on instagram

In this episode Ben rants about his views on Toronto meme page culture and the impact Toronto meme/news pages have on our city and society at large. Follow Ben @benbankas on Instagram and Twitter. @torontocomedypodcast is on Instagram as well!

Dom has been a staple in the Toronto Stand Up Community for over a decade. Dom has performed in every major comedy festival and competition in Canada. Ben and Dom get to perform together frequently with Yuk Yuk's and in this episode they discuss the state of the union of the Toronto Stand Up Comedy Scene and some of the drama that has unfolded over the last year and beyond. Ben and Dom also give insight into their comedy process'. For Dom's full bio go to http://funnybusiness.ca/comedians.php?standup=dom-pare or @dpare on twitter. @torontocomedypodcast @benbankas

Chris Robinson is the winner of Sirius XM's Next Top Comic in 2016 and was the runner up at the Canadian Homegrown competition at Just For Laughs 2016 (now Canada New Faces). He has been performing comedy for over a decade. Here is a short Biography of Chris from a CBC article attached: Chris Robinson attended the Humber Comedy program where he polished his easily relatable yet self-aware style. He jokes as effortless about race as he does about food (and often both at the same time). Chris was the runner-up in the 2016 Just for Laughs Homegrown competition then went on to win the 2016 Sirius XM's Top Comic prize. In addition to his award-winning career, he's the proud father to a baby boy. https://www.cbc.ca/comedy/12-up-and-coming-canadian-comedians-who-will-be-everywhere-in-2018-1.4470519 Chris is also an up-and-coming rapper in Toronto with his new single Pumba on spotify - follow Chris on instagram @snapshotrobinson Above all, Chris is a great friend of mine and this is a great podcast listen! #CanadianComedy #TorontoComedy #TorontoComedyPodcast

Ben Bankas interviews Keith Pedro. Keith has been featured on the Comedy Network, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Kevin Hart's LOL network and CBC comedy. Keith has also appeared on Much Music, MTV, and CTV Comedy. Keith has produced countless comedy shows with huge followings - Go check out BARE JOKES February 29th 2020 @barejoketings on Instagram - you can find Keith at @keithpedro on Instagram and Twitter - go like and follow @torontocomedypodcast for clips and links!

Andrew Oporto is one of the founding members of Live Dudes - one of the funniest sketch comedy groups coming out of Toronto right now. With over 10k subscribers on Youtube and millions more views they are quickly becoming one of the hottest sketch groups in Canada. Andrew also performs stand up comedy at the Corner Comedy Club, Absolute Comedy and many other venues across the country. Go follow him at @AndrewOporto or @livedudescomedy on Instagram or www.youtube.com/livedudes - do not go to livedudes.com - that's a gay porn site! Unless you're into that stuff, which is totally cool! :) Toronto Comedian's Ben Bankas and Andrew Oporto rekindle their love for each other after fighting over a therapy session that Andrew set up for Ben months ago - they talk about the comedy scene, live dudes, stand up comedy and women.

Comedian Ben Bankas rambles about a show he did, the ups and downs of comedy and mental health in comedy.

Toronto based comedian Ben Bankas rambles about his vision for the future

After revealing that he finally quit his big boy job in Real Estate, Ben rambles about his opinions on the Toronto Comedy Scene, how 6ixbuzzTV is influencing comedy and how it is consumed in Toronto, the GTA and beyond.

AJ Bate is a Toronto Comedian who lives in Hamilton - follow him on Instagram @itsgarybusey - follow me @benbankas for more content

Ben talks about some of his upcoming gigs - this episode is filmed in two parts, one on Sunday, October 27 and the second half on Wednesday, October 30th at about 1:30am. For your enjoyment, as always!

Comedian Ben Bankas talks about the recent election results, office inclusivity training as well as plugging some upcoming performances!

Marty Younge (CBC Comedy, The Interrobang) joins Sophie to talk about her obsession with Toronto comedy, and Sophie talks about her obsession with Vancouver comedy.

Comedians Ben Bankas and Sam Walker sit down to talk comedy and the like! Enjoy! Follow sam @Samwalkerlive on Instagram!

This week on #ThisDumbThing Jason & Stacey are going through it. Chats about Legoland, Technical Madness, Parenting and unpacking their childhood personas round out this classic dumb episode!

Two comedy besties play a classic sleepover game - MASH. HawtBox is Alexandra Best and Andrea Marston - the bad girls of Toronto Comedy.

Watch Episode 6 on  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=797279070625212  Or Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2K3P5w0hEs http://GandFree.Com - Check out our all-new website   Follow GandFree on: http://Twitter.Com/GandFree http://Instagram.Com/Glorious_andFree https://Facebook.Com/GloriousAndFreeShow   Glorious & Free is now available as an Audio Podcast! Even people who pay three times more for electronics than they need to deserve to hear us too! Download. Listen. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!!!!   ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/glorious-and-free-with-bryan-ogorman/id1445337752?mt=2   PODBEAN https://gloriousandfree.podbean.com   STITCHER https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/glorious-and-free-podcast/glorious-and-free-with-bryan-ogorman   Player FM https://player.fm/series/series-2466719   Tune In https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy-Podcasts/Glorious-and-Free-With-Bryan-OGorman-p1180203/   Google Play Music https://play.google.com/music/m/Iw5ykbn7p655inortyrho5p3ymu   Glorious and Free is Canada's only uncensored political comedy show. Toronto Comedy warlord, Bryan O'Gorman hosts a half hour of hilarious Counter Culture Canadiana. This show is our country's only attempt at making comedy for anyone other than illiterate rural hockey fans or Vancouver yoga moms. Canada is a country full of differing opinions and allegiances that we can totally make fun of while death slowly closes in on us all, let's celebrate that! Canada is more than maple syrup, hockey and french chicks with bad breath. G & Free seeks to destroy the lame, played out Canadian stereo types and delves into the darker side of the true North. From interviews with activists, comedians and lawyers to sketches about 'Drive thru botox' and 'fucked up parts of our heritage,' Glorious and Free is the shiny studded vibrator aimed right at the tight, virgin assHOLE that is Canadian comedy. No moose jokes, no flannel, just raw, uncensored fuckyouery from an unapologetically (and pretty lit) Canadian perspective. We're not Bob or Doug or Terry or Randy or Dean McHoserCanoe. We are Glorious and Free and we are the Resistance to the scurge of government funded comedy/propaganda...and also poutine jokes. Deal with real. Fun or Death. -B*O'G 4*1'6

Gavin and B Black are joined by Sandra Battaglini (JFL, CASA founder)  to talk about a show that has recenlty caused a lot of contraversy in the Toronto Comedy scene. An all white guy show called White Guys Matter.  Please sign to the petition to get stand up comedy recognized as an art form in Canada. Link is here

Rebecca Reeds started her comedy career in Ottawa, performing at open mics and eventually being part of an Ottawa Fringe Festival show. She's since made the move to Toronto, where there are not only far more opportunities for her to get stage time and hone her craft, but where she can perform alongside touring comics who regularly hit up the city (such as a recent opening spot for Matt Braunger at Toronto's Comedy Bar). Reeds has previously performed at the SheDot Festival and JFL 42 -- as well as made appearances on CBC Radio and SiriusXM -- but she's appearing at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival for the first time this year. Paul Little chatted with her about the early part of her career in Ottawa, the difficulties of moving to a much bigger comedy city like Toronto, her growth as a comic over the last couple years, and what she expects from her first big TV gala experience.