Podcasts about toronto sketchfest

On this episode of Latinos Out Loud Rachel is joined by one of the founders of the Sketch Comedy Festival Alliance, Damien Nelson. The two friends go back to the pre-pandemic days where Rachel first performed at the Toronto Sketch Festival in 2020. Since then Rachel‘s all-female variety show has also participated in the Toronto Sketchfest, virtually, over the pandemic. The two discussed the state of Sketch comedy in both Toronto and New York City, as well as how Sketch comedians can get involved in this alliance which will bridge the gaps among the different schools and conduits of sketch comedy Follow Damien https://www.instagram.com/5onthe5 Follow Rachel https://www.instagram.com/rachellaloca/ Follow The Toronto Sketch Fest https://www.instagram.com/tosketchfest And while you're at it, follow the yellow brick road! #latinosoutloud #podcast #latinapodcaster #rachellaloca #toronto #torontosketchfest #tosketchfest #sketch #comedy

It's Opposite Day With Rob Lewin!!! This episode is very exciting because it is opposite day with Rob Lewin! Rob is an improviser and sketch comedian living in Guelph, Ontario. His live comedy credits include The Second CityToronto FamCo,The Making-Box Brigade, The Bad Dog Featured Players and festivals such as Toronto Sketchfest, Detroit Improv Festival, Del Close Marathon NYC, and Montreal Improv Festival. He teaches improv and sketch classes with Pinch and you see his sketch duo Corpse perform around Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo. Unlike every other (wonderful) Comedicine guest, who is a health care professional first and then transitions into comedy, Rob has been improvising since before his brain was fully formed. (Grade 9!) Rob is currently in his second year of the Practical Nursing program at Conestoga College. Yes, he is going to keep on doing improv, sketch and teaching improv AND doing nursing, but not at the same time. Would it be cool to teach nurses about improv with his background? Maybe it would, but that's not what Rob is doing here people! Have a listen, Rob is a wonderful improviser, comedian and human and he whoever ends up with him as their nurse and/or in his audience and/orin his improv class is very lucky!!!Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rob.lewin/Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Everyone asked for it, so here's an episode where Carley and Blair (try not to) talk about the two dogs that were executed for witchcraft. In a new Girl Historians tradition, it only took 5 or 6 episodes into the season to lose their minds. There's lots of singing.Also: Blair's sketch duo 24 Double B won the Princess Diana award at Toronto Sketchfest, lots of singing, Breaking Bad spoilers, bad drug experiences, addressing a Truthtanic controversy, f***ed-up dogs, planning a summer energy exchange in a park, St. Paddy's Day weekend, James Acaster's new “Hecklers Welcome” stand-up show, comments on the podcast, hog videos, Andover Massachusetts, the return of witch cakes and the Queen of Hell, your mom's weird friends, Carley's segues, Joseph Ballard, little pugs hexing you with crusty white eyes, defending Rent and Tick Tick Boom, secret Letterboxd accounts, the Hamster Dance, hag-ridden animals, busted-looking Voldemort, Carley's sister's enemy, Springsteen bumper stickers, Andover government connections, Blair crying, movie spoilers, and a musical finale.Sign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansGriffin Toplitsky's animated sketch “Georgian Bay,” featuring Blair and Carley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ5oN97WkBsOne of Carley's main book sources this season: “The Witches: Salem, 1692” by Stacy SchiffHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierCover artist: Nicola Lyttlev1.06Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at girlhistorians@gmail.comFor business inquiries email us at uncarley@zigguratxyz.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sarah Burke interviews Rakhee Morzaria who is an old schoolmate. Rakhee is a Canadian Screen Award-nominated comedian and actress who stars in the hit CBC comedy RUN THE BURBS where she also served as a Season One writer. An accomplished actor, Rakhee has been featured on WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (FX), MY SPY (Netflix), PRIVATE EYES (Global TV), and HUDSON & REX (CityTV). She also voices Tall Girl among other characters on Roku and the Family Channel's animated series SUMMER MEMORIES. Rakhee is an alumni of The Second City Bob Curry Fellowship, and has performed on the stages of Second City in their Family and Education Company, Hart House Theatre, Bad Dog Theatre, the CBC Music Festival, and the Toronto Sketchfest. Her writing and comedic sketch-based shorts (NOTE TO SELF, BE RIGHT BACK) have been seen in Kevin Hart's JUST FOR LAUGHS short film competition, screened at the Atlantic Film Festival, been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award, and have upward of a million views. On this episode, Sarah and Rakhee discuss her career journey from American Eagle to improv in China, to Second City in Toronto and pursuing a career in the arts. Rakhee shares her experiences in theater, improv, and creating her own web series, Note to Self. They also touch on the challenges of being a woman in the public space, how to handle rejection, and the importance of supportive women in the industry. Rakhee also discusses her role as Camille Phan in the CBC series Run the Burbs. She shares lessons she has learned from failure and the importance of support from her family and collaborators. Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Reconnecting (03:06) Discovering a Passion for the Arts (04:55) Transitioning into the Arts (08:36) From Theater and Improv to the Big Screen (12:24 ) Sharing Personal Stories in Note to Self (15:35 ) Navigating the Public Space as a Woman (18:23 ) Supportive Women in the Industry (22:53) Advice and Dealing with Rejection (25:09) Lessons from Failure and Closure (28:27) Starting Run the Burbs (32:09) Infusing Authenticity into the Character (34:00) Kindness and Cultural Representation (37:18) Support from Family and Overcoming Financial Worries (40:11) Navigating Rest and Recovery (44:54) Proudest Moment: Celebrating Note to Self (47:04) Nominations for Future Guests Follow along with Rakhee Morzaria: https://www.rakheemorzaria.com/ Find out more about the Women in Media Podcast at http://womeninmedia.ca/ Follow the Women in Media Podcast on Instagram @WomenInMediaPod Follow the Women in Media Podcast on Facebook @WomenInMediaPod Follow the Women in Media Podcast on X @WomenInMediaPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Josh talks to Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller (Don Valley Girls, Toronto, ON) about The Bob at Toronto University, clowning, and being ready to take a break. Fateema and the rest of Don Valley Girls will be performing twice at Toronto Sketchfest. First, as part of the Curator Program: with Manifest Destiny's Child and Tita Collective, curated by Candace Scott-Moore. Friday, March 10, at 8pm at the Theatre Centre. Then, Friday 17, at 6pm with Maple Daddies from Seattle, Washington, at the Theatre Centre. Tickets are available at torontosketchfest.com. You can follow Don Valley Girls on Facebook and Instagram at donvalleygirlscomedy. Follow Khafeef Dam Productions at @khafeefdamproductions and Fateema at @fateemasaurus.

This week, Josh talks to Elizabeth Hicks (Mom's Girls in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador) about new drama, comedy acting, and the guidance counselor with an Etsy shop. Elizabeth and the rest of Mom's Girls will be heading to Toronto for Toronto Sketchfest for two shows. First, on Friday, March 10 at 7pm with Birdie, then Saturday, March 11 at 9pm with Boy Girl Party Live! Both of the shows are at Comedy Bar, and tickets are available at torontosketchfest.com. You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram at @elizabethhicks1 and Mom's Girls on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok at @momsgirlscomedy. Elizabeth also features in JackTV, a series created by Andrew Tremblett and Stuart Simpson and directed by Mary Walsh. It is now available at YouTube.com/@JackTVComedy. The next Sketchubator on Zoom will take place Friday, March 25, at 10pm Eastern. And the next live Sketchubator will be at Tattooed Mom on Sunday, May 7 at 2pm. sketchubator.com for more.

This week, Josh talks to Anesti Danelis about Edinburgh Fringe, gaining confidence as a solo act, and pandemic electronic music. Anesti is performing multiple times at Toronto Sketchfest. Starting with the Opening Night Gala Thursday, March 9 at Theatre Centre, starting at 7pm; Saturday, March 11 at Comedy Bar at 7pm along with The Nitro Girls from New York City; and the Shot Live Special at Theatre Centre Tuesday, March 14, at 7pm along with Shohana Sharmin and Gillian Bartolucci. The Shot Live Special will actually stream live, so you can watch it from wherever you are. torontosketchfest.com for all the information on those shows. You can follow Anesti on Instagram and TikTok at @anestidanelis and learn more at anestidanelis.com. Stream (or download) his albums wherever you get your music.

This week, Josh talks to Allison Moira Kelly (Mom's Girls from St. John's, NL) about theater, the floordrobe, and the ridiculousness of the English language. Allison and the rest of Mom's Girls will be heading to Toronto for Toronto Sketchfest for two shows. First, on Friday, March 10 at 7pm with Birdie, then Saturday, March 11 at 9pm with Boy Girl Party Live! Both of the shows are at Comedy Bar, and tickets are available at torontosketchfest.com. And I understand those tickets are selling well, so you might not want to wait. You can follow Allison on Instagram at @allisonmoira and Mom's Girls on Instagram and TikTok at @momsgirlscomedy.

This week, Josh talks to Emily Milling (Big Chick Energy, based in Toronto) about suspicious view counts, pandemic projects, and job hopping. Emily and the rest of Big Chick Energy will be performing at The Sunday Funnies at The Rivoli on Sunday, February 26 at 7pm. Tickets are available on EventBrite. Big Chick Energy will be performing two shows at Toronto Sketchfest; first on Thursday March 9 with Chelsea Larkin at 8pm and Friday March 10 with Acuna Acuna at 7pm. Both shows are at the BMO Incubator at Theatre Centre. For more information, go to bigchickenergysketch.com. On April, they'll be heading to Hamilton, Ontario at the Staircase Comedy Cabaret. Follow them on Instagram at @bigchickenergysketch. You can like Big Chick Energy on Facebook at facebook.com/bigchickenergysketch. They also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/bigchickenergysketch. Emily's album “Take Your Life More Seriously” is available on all the streaming platforms. Visit emilymilling.com and follow Emily on Instagram at @emily.milling.

This week, Josh talks to Gerald Yeung (Crunchy Tigers in Toronto) about gaining life experience, pro wrestling and comedy, and stereotypes. Gerald and the rest of Crunchy Tigers will host their monthly show (this one's called Cheap Chocolate, Cheap Laughs) at The Social Capital Theater, Friday, February 24 at 8:30pm. Tickets are available at tinyurl.com/crunchy05. Later that evening, Gerald will be doing stand up at Gay AF at Comedy Bar. It's a late night show. Then, during Toronto Sketchfest, Crunchy Tigers will perform Thursday, March 9 at 8pm at Comedy Bar along with Ladies and Gentlemen International. Tickets for that are available at torontosketchfest.com. Follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/crunchytigers and @crunchytigers on Instagram. For more on Gerald, check out evilascot.com. Sketchubator will return to Zoom Friday, March 24 at 10pm. sketchubator.com for more on that.

This week, Josh talks to Stef Curran (Mom's Girls from St. Johns, NL) about gaining a voice in the room, dad rock, and how Newfoundland and Florida might not be so different. Mom's Girls will be heading to Toronto for Toronto Sketchfest for two shows. First, on Friday, March 10 at 7pm with Birdie, then Saturday, March 11 at 9pm with Boy Girl Party Live! Both of the shows are at Comedy Bar, and tickets are available at torontosketchfest.com. You can follow Stef on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok at @rawstefc and Mom's Girls at @momsgirlscomedy. Here in Philly, Sketchubator, our live and in person sketch comedy open mic, returns upstairs at Tattooed Mom, at 5th and South Street, this Sunday afternoon, February 19 at 2pm. Sketch comedy with its lowest stakes possible. We'll read some sketches, have some drinks, and eat some sandwiches. Come join us. sketchubator.com for more info.

This week, Josh talks to Alicia Carrick (Big Chick Energy in Toronto) about the cult of comedy, starting with a troupe right before the shutdown, and the awfulness of Zoom comedy. Alicia and the rest of Big Chick Energy will be performing at The Sunday Funnies at The Rivoli on Sunday, February 26 at 7pm. Big Chick Energy will be performing two shows at Toronto Sketchfest (torontosketchfest.com): Thursday March 9 with Chelsea Larkin at 8pm and Friday March 10 with Acuna Acuna at 7pm. Both shows are at the BMO Incubator at Theatre Centre. For more information, go to bigchickenergysketch.com. Follow them on Instagram at @bigchickenergysketch. You can like Big Chick Energy on Facebook at facebook.com/bigchickenergysketch. They also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/bigchickenergysketch. Don't forget Sketchubator will be live and in person on Sunday, February 19, at 2pm at Tattooed Mom at 5th and South Street. We'll be upstairs, so grab a drink and a snack and your sketches to read. sketchubator.com for all the info.

This week, Josh talks to Chelsea Larkin (@chelslark66 on TikTok) about Li'l Rasgals, wetting the bed to watch SNL, and Drake at the DeGrassi prom. Chelsea Larkin is making her solo sketch debut with The Chels Stands Alone on Friday, March 25 in the 830 block. For tickets, go to torontosketchfest.com. You can follow her on Instagram at @chelslark and on TikTok at @chelslark66. I'll be hosting Sketch Train, Toronto Sketchfest's late night online open mic, on Saturday, March 26 after the rest of the programming ends, probably around 11pm. Then, the following week, I'll be back hosting Sketchubator, Philly Sketchfest's late night online open, on Friday, April 1 at 10pm. Learn more about that at sketchubator.com.

This week, Josh talks to Veronica Dang (@modelmajority) about Lucille Ball, an overwhelming response when you want to start a sketch team, and doing background for SNL. Follow Model Majority on all social platforms at @modelmajority and go to modelmajority.com. See Model Majority during Toronto Sketchfest's Screen Time Edition on Thursday 3/24 at 7pm. Veronica will be participating in the Comedy Road Trip panel Saturday afternoon, March 26, at 3pm. Go to torontosketchfest.com for more on those. Model Majority will be performing live and in person in Chicago, IL, on Friday, March 25, at 11pm at the Annoyance Theater. If you're in the Second City, check out worldcomedyexpo.com for more on that festival. I'll be hosting Sketch Train during Toronto Sketchfest on Saturday, March 26, probably around 11pm after the shows for the night. Then Sketchubator returns Friday, April 1, at 10pm. Head to sketchubator.com for more.

This week, Josh talks to Emily Richardson (@emrich44 on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok) about gaining the confidence to audition for sketch comedy, writing about celebrity news, and getting reposted by Lil Nas X to go viral. You can see Emily's work during Toronto Sketchfest's Screen Time Edition on Mar 26 at 8:30 pm. She will also be participating in a panel called TikTok MasterClass for Comedians on Mar 24 at 11am. All the information for those can be found at torontosketchfest.com. Follow Emily on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok at @emrich44. And Emily writes for dlisted.com where you can read her take on celebrity news. Sketchubator returns to Zoom on April 1.

This week, Josh talks to Rena Taylor (@reenerdog on Instagram) about Joy Provision, the disappointment of theater school, and sad little yankee comedians. Follow Joy Provision on Instagram at @joy.provision. Rena hosts a weekly standup show at Wenona Craft Beer Lodge in Toronto called Wenona Ride'r Die every Thursday night. Tickets are available at eventbrite.ca. Toronto Sketchfest is returning to the digital stage from March 23-27. Tickets and more information can be found at torontosketchfest.com. Sketchubator returns to Zoom on April 1 at 10pm. Check out sketchubator.com.

You may have heard Ron Lynch’s voice on Bob’s Burger’s, Home Movies, Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, and more. Now, not only can you hear him on the. HUNKS Podcast, you can also see him in a movie called Too Soon (2021). Oh boy, aren’t you lucky!? HUNKS is a sketch comedy group from Winnipeg who have performed in Chicago Sketchfest, San Francisco Sketchfest, JFL Northwest, Oddblock Comedy Fest, Toronto Sketchfest, et cetera fest, etc. www.facebook.com/HUNKScomedy/ Twitter – @hunkscomedy Instagram – @hunkscomedy Check out our debut sketch comedy album called ‘Mouth Beef’ on bandcamp and other streaming services! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

John Mostyn joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q’d Up. John Mostyn is a Toronto based comedian hailing originally from Glasgow, Scotland. In his first year of performing stand-up John came 2nd in the Toronto Comedy Brawl. Since then he has opened up for comedy heavyweights such as Russell Howard (JFL, Comedy Central), Josh Gondelman, Rhea Butcher, and Matt Braunger (Netflix). He has also recently performed at JFL42, Brantford Comedy Festival, Toronto Sketchfest, Montreal Sketchfest, the United Comedy Festival and more. He produces two sold out monthly shows at Comedy Bar called 'Best Of' and 'Super Secret Stand Up Show' and in 2016 won the 'Mark Breslin Award for Stand up Comedian of the Year'

Natalie Norman joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q’d Up. Natalie Norman is a Toronto-based stand-up comedian, podcaster, storyteller and Jewess. Natalie hosts a weekly LGBTQ+, feminist friendly show The Crimson Wave at Comedy Bar in Toronto. She recorded her second TV taping in May 2019 for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and her debut comedy album The Big Reveal is set for release on Howl & Roar this summer.In addition to the weekly show, Natalie is the co-host of the Crimson Wave Podcast. The menstruation-themed podcast was included in Blog TO’s Top 10 Toronto Podcasts and named by Toronto Life as one of the city’s most addictive podcasts. The Crimson Wave has been among the acts featured at JFL42, and was also an instrumental force in the Canadian Menstruators’ #NoTaxOnTampons campaign, writing and starring in the viral video to promote and spread awareness on the initiative to remove tax on menstruation products. The tax was successfully removed in July 2015.Natalie has also performed at Just For Laughs in Montreal, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Sled Island, Guelph Comedy Fest, Women In Comedy Fest, Pop Montreal, Canadian Music Week, Toronto SketchFest, Feminist Arts Conference, Field Trip, NXNE and LadyFest Montreal. Most importantly, Natalie is a Spice Girls enthusiast, who loves talking about her period.

Rachel McLatchie joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q'd Up. Rachel McLatchie has been in the Toronto comedy scene for 6 years. She has done Stand Up and sketch comedy all over Canada with credits like JFL, SheDot, Fundy Fringe, Toronto Sketchfest and Montreal Sketchfest. She is one of the three members of Low Rise Queens, a hilarious sketch troupe with wacky characters. But most impressive is her ability to perform stand up in an accent nobody can place. She has been sponsored by Costco for 4 days.

Anna Smith joins Jimmer Lowe for an episode of Q'd Up.Anna Smith has been performing sketch, improv, and stand-up comedy at various venues around Ontario for the for the past four years. Anna has been a part of Sketch Comedy troupes “A Tribe Called Sketch,” “PLAYERS” and “Low Rise Queens.” With them she has performed in multiple festivals such as the Toronto and Montreal Sketch Comedy Festivals and The Big City Improv Festival. In 2020 Anna has started performing Solo Sketch. She recently became a finalist in the “Sketch to the Death” competition, took part in Toronto Sketchfest, and was selected to be in the Just For Laughs Solo Sketch/ Character Showcase. Anna has also been acting for three years and has made multiple TV appearances on shows like Forbidden: Dying for Love, See No Evil, Collision Course and TLC’s Untold Stories of the ER.

Andy has a bad back and the Coronavirus has shut down most of the city, but Rollie and Ev are listening to podcast pitches for their new network in this live recording for Toronto Sketchfest. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Andy has a bad back and the Coronavirus has shut down most of the city, but Rollie and Ev are listening to podcast pitches for their new network in this live recording for Toronto Sketchfest. STARRING: Mark Little – https://twitter.com/markmarklittle Everardo Ramirez – https://twitter.com/EverardoRamirez SPECIAL GUESTS: Tim Blair: https://twitter.com/TlMBLAlR Guled Abdi: https://twitter.com/guuuuuuuulead Emma Decorte: https://twitter.com/emmasoojuicy Tim Gray: https://twitter.com/timgrayrulez

Andy has a bad back and the Coronavirus has shut down most of the city, but Rollie and Ev are listening to podcast pitches for their new network in this live recording for Toronto Sketchfest. STARRING:Mark Little - https://twitter.com/markmarklittleEverardo Ramirez - https://twitter.com/EverardoRamirez SPECIAL GUESTS: Tim Blair: https://twitter.com/TlMBLAlR Guled Abdi: https://twitter.com/guuuuuuuulead Emma Decorte: https://twitter.com/emmasoojuicy Tim Gray: https://twitter.com/timgrayrulez

In the international episode of The “MOPPC”, Jerry talks about his time at Toronto Sketchfest, they discuss Corona Virus, realize they're more knowledgeable than expected about Canada (and life), and pay tribute and dedicate this show to a couple friends (RIP T.N.) *Featured Song: Unstoppable by Tommie Nibbs Feat. LaPaixx & Elmo DiFoca

In the international episode of The “MOPPC”, Jerry talks about his time at Toronto Sketchfest, they discuss Corona Virus, realize they're more knowledgeable than expected about Canada (and life), and pay tribute and dedicate this show to a couple friends (RIP T.N.) *Featured Song: Unstoppable by Tommie Nibbs Feat. LaPaixx & Elmo DiFoca

This week, Josh talks to Fred Chong Rutherford (Gary from HR, Milwaukee) about children’s programming, puppetry, and Oreos. Gary from HR and Milwaukee are both heading to Toronto Sketchfest this weekend, and both teams will be performing on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, at the Theater Center. And it’s scheduled that one team performs in the 8pm block and the other team performs in the 10pm block. So go to one, grab a Steam Whistle or a County Cider, and then go to other. Tickets are available at tosketchfest.com. Follow Gary from HR and Milwaukee on Instagram at @garyfromhr and @milwaukeesketchcomedy respectively.

This week, Josh talks to AJ Schraeder about performing as a solo act, a duo act, and in a larger group. We also talk Muppets, college tours, and working with someone remotely. AJ will be performing as Thunderstood at Toronto Sketchfest on March 5 and 6. For more information on those shows, head to tosketchfest.com. Then, after AJ returns to North Carolina, he will be performing twice at the North Carolina Comedy Festival on March 21. Mon Frere will be performing with Bad Medicine and High Dramma in 8pm block and then Wikimedians will be performing with Mom’s Adhesive and Turkey Leg in the 935pm block. For more information on the North Carolina Comedy Festival, check out nccomedyfestival.com. AJ and his brother Al also maintain a blog about sketch comedy at unstoppablefailure.com.

This week, Josh talks to Meg Mackay (@megmackaycomedy) about starting in Halifax, beginning a career as a TV writer, and driving on ice roads. Like her on Facebook at facebook.com/megmackaycomedy. If you’re going to Toronto Sketchfest, you can see Meg on Sunday, March 8 as part of Flying Solo: An International Women’s Day Spectacular and then a longer set on Saturday, March 14. For all the information on those shows, head to tosketchfest.com.

John Mostyn is a Toronto based comedian hailing originally from Glasgow, Scotland. In his first year of performing stand-up John came 2nd in the Toronto Comedy Brawl. Since then he has opened up for comedy heavyweights such as Russell Howar, Josh Gondelman, James Adominan, and Matt Braunger (Netflix). He has also recently performed at JFL42, Brantford Comedy Festival, Toronto Sketchfest, Montreal Sketchfest, and the United Comedy Festival. He produces two sell out monthly show at Comedy Bar called 'Best Of' and ‘Super Secret Stand Up Show’ and in 2016 won the 'Mark Breslin Award for Stand up Comedian of the Year'John's Instagram:@mostyncomedy ____________________________________________ Video Episode: https://youtu.be/wLbLPBFjOf0 [For episodes 1-96 (AUDIO ONLY), before I started filming: https://soundcloud.com/pullingthetrigger] —WEBSTUFF— ★ https://www.markhughescomedy.com ★ To donate to the cause, and get early releases, exclusive content, discount codes, etc., visit https://www.subscribestar.com/markhughescomic —FOLLOW ME— ■ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/markhughescomic ■ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markhughescomic/ —Gear Used— * Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/301u82y * Sony HDRCX455/B Full HD 8GB Camcorder: https://amzn.to/2T3kbAa * Shure beta 57a Supercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone: https://amzn.to/39UBKZ8 * Sennheiser md 46 Microphone: https://amzn.to/2N6E3yw * Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone for iPhone: https://amzn.to/2FzVKTb * Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920: https://amzn.to/2sZMXXY * Marshall Headphones M-ACCS-00148 Major Headphones, Pitch Black: https://amzn.to/37UzorL #depression #comedy #canada

Rollie wants Andy to win a prize at Sketchfest, so he enlists the help of Dr. Frasier Crane and an incel. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Rollie wants Andy to win a prize at Sketchfest, so he enlists the help of Dr. Frasier Crane and an incel.  STARRING: Andrew Bush - https://twitter.com/andycbush Mark Little - https://twitter.com/markmarklittle Everardo Ramirez - https://twitter.com/EverardoRamirez SPECIAL GUESTS: Brandon Hackett - https://twitter.com/brandonhackett D.J. Mausner - https://twitter.com/djmausner

Rollie wants Andy to win a prize at Sketchfest, so he enlists the help of Dr. Frasier Crane and an incel. STARRING: Andrew Bush – https://twitter.com/andycbush Mark Little – https://twitter.com/markmarklittle Everardo Ramirez – https://twitter.com/EverardoRamirez SPECIAL GUESTS: Brandon Hackett – https://twitter.com/brandonhackett D.J. Mausner – https://twitter.com/djmausner

This week, Josh talks to Chris Cafero (Uncle Function) about finally getting on Law and Order, free theater and rehearsal space on Broadway, and interactive theater. See Uncle Function at Toronto Sketchfest on March 15 and 16: go to torontosketchfest.com for more info on those shows. Uncle Function will then return to their monthly residency at the PIT on April 18.

Are there any women in Ireland? Is the leading man in this film one of the men in Mumford & Sons? Or did all the men from Mumford & Sons just take turns playing the part like Mary Kate & Ashley in Full House? These Questions & MORE on Devon Henderson's RETURN visit to the pod. We talk the incredibly forgettable Amy Adams vehicle, Leap Year. Find out if an uptight woman can have it all! (She cannot!) Follow Devon on Twitter and Instagram Follow Brunch Comedy on Facebook, instagram & Twitter Allie - Twitter & Instagram Kerri - Twitter & Instagram Sound & Intro song by Geoff Walter Check out his podcast, Alternate Riffstory! In Vancouver? Brunch's next show is March16th at Little Mountain Gallery. Follow Brunch on facebook & Instagram for more info. In Toronto? Catch Brunch at Toronto Sketchfest on March 7th & 8th! Catch Devon's duo, TwoSon there too!

Do Heath Ledger & Julia Stiles have the same hair and dewy skin in this 1999 classic? Yes, yes they do - and honestly, it only adds. Listen as comedian & American High School expert, Marta Wesselhoff, tells us tales of lip wax malfunctions , tossing loose fliers from great heights, & the secret tunnels under Disneyland. Follow Marta on Twitter & Instagram - watch her funny sketch here Follow Brunch Comedy on Facebook, instagram & Twitter Allie - Twitter & Instagram Kerri - Twitter & Instagram Sound & Intro song by Geoff Walter Check out his podcast, Alternate Riffstory! In Vancouver? Brunch's next show is March16th at Little Mountain Gallery. Follow Brunch on facebook & Instagram for more info. In Toronto? Catch Brunch at Toronto Sketchfest on March 7th & 8th!

This week, Josh talks to Heather Gallant (@herbeaver) about training at Second City Toronto, the comedy scene in Toronto, and Josh’s continued obsession with The Industry and Red Green Show. You can see Herbeaver at Bust Party at Comedy bar on February 21 and at Toronto Sketchfest on March 8 and March 10. Like Herbeaver on Facebook at facebook.com/herbeavertoronto.

What's that? We haven't done a Julia Roberts movie yet? BIG MISTAKE. BIG .HUGE. Thank god Pamela Rounis brought us Rom Com CLASSIC, Pretty Woman. Join us as Kerri warns us not to drink a Big Gulp on an empty stomach, Pamela recommends enhanced CD-Roms and Allie does a SPOT ON Richard Gere impression. Follow Pamela on Instagram and twitter find SAD mag here! Follow Brunch Comedy on Facebook, instagram & Twitter Allie - Twitter & Instagram Kerri - Twitter & Instagram Sound & Intro song by Geoff Walter Check out his podcast, Alternate Riffstory! In Vancouver? Brunch's JFL Northwest Show is February 22nd! Follow Brunch onfacebook & Instagram for more info. In Toronto? Catch Brunch at Toronto Sketchfest on March 7th & 8th!

This week, Josh talks to Caley Suliak (@girlbrainyeg on Instagram) about Gilda Radner, the theater, and he mispronounces an old Greek name and feel really weird and self-conscious about it. Like Girl Brain on Facebook at facebook.com/girlbrain. They have shows in Edmonton before they head to Toronto Sketchfest on March 8 and 9. Go to girlbrainyeg.com to learn more. Then head to phillysketchfest.com for everything you need to know about this year’s Philly Sketchfest.

This week, Josh talks to Robyn Slack (@success_5000) about local radio, the traps of musical comedy, and Josh doesn’t realize that Edmonton is bigger than he thought it was. See Success 5000 as they celebrate their new album at the Grindstone Theater in Edmonton on February 7. Download or stream “It’ll Be Okay” wherever you get your music. Then, Success 5000 and The Debutantes will head to Toronto Sketchfest between March 14-16. More information on those shows can be found at torontosketchfest.com.

The Templeton Philharmonic are a Toronto-based comedy duo comprised of Gwynne Phillips (HBO's "Sensitive Skin," CBC's "Kim's Convenience") and Briana Templeton (SyFy's "The Expanse," The Comedy Network's "The Beaverton"). The two are known for their sketches which blend period pieces, surrealism, dance sequences and biting social commentary - all with a feminist bent. They've performed at festivals like New York City Sketchfest, The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, and on stage at Toronto's famed Massey Hall alongside astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield. They've picked up several awards for their work including "Producer's Pick" at Toronto Sketchfest, "Patron's Pick" at the Toronto Fringe Festival and "Best Comedy Duo" at the LA Comedy Festival. Templeton and Phillips are the hosts of the Audible's eavesdropping-inspired original series, "None Of Our Business." templetonphilharmonic.com Templeton on Twitter

Comedian/Writer/Actor Cara Connors brought so much passion for her vision and what she wants to accomplish to the show. I love being around people who are passionate about what they do. It is energizing, inspiring, and reminds you of what is possible in your own life. Sometimes as artists we can fall into the mindset of feeling like we need to be validated or given the permission to ask to be “seen” out of fear of stepping on someone’s toes. Cara blows the lid off of this type of thinking and I could not agree more! At one point in the interview, we were discussing contacting people for opportunities and “jumping the line” so to speak, and Cara proclaimed, “Let them tell me, no, ‘cause I am not going to tell myself no!”.  How often are a daily basis are you telling yourself no? Cara has only been doing comedy for a few years and in that time she has accomplished a lot. She openly shared her goals and dreams with me and does not see any reason why her or anyone else should not proclaim what they want aloud and go for it, “A lot of people I notice don’t like to vocalize what their actual goals are because they don’t want to say that my dream is to do A, B, or C because then if I don’t achieve it, how embarrassing… and I’m like..Go crazy! I think it’s embarrassing to not do that and to be scared of something that hasn’t happened!”  Put it out there! Maybe you’ll reach your goal, maybe you won’t but one thing is for sure you will never get there by thinking about it. I hope you play this one last quote from Cara in your head on a daily basis, “I don’t think there is anything that I don’t deserve to do and I don’t think there is anything that anyone else doesn’t deserve to do.” Get out there and get your ask in gear! In this episode: the hilariously wonderful things we get asked to do in commercial auditions how to get around your head junk and learn to ask for what you want Why you need to declare your dreams and goals What she believes makes great comedy   A Little about Cara: Cara Connors, a native Chicagoan turned Canadian, is a regular contributing writer for CBC Comedy, just filmed her first major television taping for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival this past April, and is currently creating and starring in a series of original digital sketches for CBC Comedy.  In just two short years, Cara has quickly established herself as one of the fastest rising and hardest working new talents on the Canadian comedy scene. Cara is a recent graduate of the Second City Conservatory, can be heard on Sirius XM’s Canada Laughs, was first runner-up at the prestigious She-Devil Comedy Festival in New York City, and was a headliner at the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival.  Her sketch duo “Only One of Us Is Jewish” performed at this year’s Toronto Sketchfest as well as the Big City Improv Festival. Cara also hosts a weekly stand-up show, was nominated for the “Best Female Rookie Comedian” at the I Heart Jokes Awards, and a short film she co-starred in was selected as an official nominee for “Best Short Film” at the Canadian Comedy Awards and as a Top 20 finalist for Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Short Film contest as a part of this year's Just For Laughs. Cara has performed in Chicago, New York City, and Montreal and has appeared in multiple national commercials. She is known for her bold, high-energy performances that mix character-driven stories, biting wit, and absurdist takes on the everyday struggles of modern life. Twitter: @connors_cara Instagram: @caraconnorscomedy

The Low Rise Queens are a Toronto based sketch and musical comedy troupe comprised of Anna Smith (A Tribe Called Sketch), Erica Gellert (The Sketchersons/Sunday Night Live, Tom & Erica) and Rachel McLatchie (Hottest Girl in School, Politically Correctional Officers). LRQ met at Humber College's Comedy Writing and Performance Program and have been friends for 4 years now! Since then, troupe members have performed at such festivals like Toronto Sketchfest, Montreal Sketchfest, Fundy Fringe and The North Carolina Comedy Festival. Low Rise Queens on Facebook

Success 5000 is an Edmonton-based duo specializing in musical comedy. They have headlined every stand-up night in Edmonton, toured the country, performed on CBC's The Irrelevant Show, and been featured in comedy festivals such as Vancouver Sketchfest, Toronto Sketchfest, Philly Sketchfest, Seattle Sketchfest, Sled Island and Improvaganza. They have released two full-length comedy albums: a studio recording entitled Laughcore, and a live album, We'll Fix It In Post, recorded at the Sewing Machine Factory in Edmonton. Self-described as “musical comedy that doesn't suck,” their songs blend absurd humour with biting cynicism. Reviews have praised their show for its “self-depreciating, nihilistic, and sarcastic humour that's both current and genuinely hilarious.” Success 5000 website Success 5000 on Facebook

Good Morning Apocalypse is a sketch comedy collective from Midland and Penetanguishene. Founded in 2015, they have produced sketch and improv shows across Ontario, (Coal Patrol, Toronto Sketchfest 2017, Toronto Fringe 2017 (selected as Patron's Pick)) as well as radio plays, (“Silent Heist”) murder mysteries, (“Murder at the Seven Sins”) and web shorts, such as their recently completed short “The Beast,” which was awarded “Best Acting Ensemble” in the 72 Hour Horror Film Race hosted by filmracing.com. Most recently their film short film “Spoons” was selected as one of the top 16 in the world for the 48 Hour Film Project and will be screened in LA at the Director's Guild of America in March. Most recently their Christmas comedy revue “Coal Patrol” was staged at the Midland Cultural Centre, hot on the heels of receiving the Culture Midland Award in the category of “Emerging Talent” for 2017. They are currently working on a Valentine's Day Revue, entitled “Bad Dates” that will be staged at the Midland Cultural Centre on Feb. 14. Website Facebook

The Flat Earth are Philly Improv Theater's most senior sketch comedy team, pillars of Philadelphia's flourishing comedy scene, and fan favorites of comedy festival audiences and fellow performers all across North America. The Flat Earth was awarded the Best New Troupe of the 2016 Montréal Sketchfest and runner-up for the Producer's Pick of the 2016 Toronto Sketchfest. The Flat Earth on Instagram The Flat Earth on Twitter

Ape Island is made up of three silly ‘80s babies, Adam McNamara, Léa Rondot and Guy Bradford. They hail from Toronto, Canada with hopes to delight you with their sometimes screwy and always joyful style of humour inspired by pop-culture of their youth. Come for the Apes, stay for the Comedy!! Ape Island on Twitter Ape Island on Instagram Ape Island featuring in the Toronto Sketchfest

Ned Petrie is a writer, actor, and 6-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee. Currently, he is a regular on the upcoming TV seriesBlindSighted (AMI / Breakthrough) and Gary & His Demons (Blue Ant Media). Ned was previously a writer and co-star on the animated series Night Sweats (Teletoon) and the creator of The Panel Show (CBC Radio). He has been featured at such live comedy festivals as Just For Laughs Toronto, Sketchfest NYC, NXNE, Chicago Sketchfest, Montreal Sketchfest, and Toronto Sketchfest. You can check out his writing on The Beaverton, CBC Comedy and Twitter @NedPetrie.

Allison Hogg is an actor, writer, and comedian. She is currently writing for the award-winning TV show This Hour Has 22 Minutes. She is a founding member of the sketch duo Ladystache, who were winners of the first ever SiriusXM sketch off and nominated for two Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Sketch Troupe. She is currently the head writer for iconic Toronto sketch troupe The Sketchersons, who perform weekly in Sunday Night Live at the Comedy Bar. Allison is also a member of The Flirty Boys who have recently won the Now Magazine Audience Choice Award at The Toronto Sketchfest. She has performed in a number of festivals including JFL42, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, L.A Comedy Fest, NXNE, Chicago Women's Funny Festival, Montreal Sketchfest, Del Close Marathon at the UCB, Dirty South Improv Fest, Toronto International Improv Festival, and Toronto Sketchfest. She currently lives in a house in Toronto that looks like it belongs to a witch. @AllisonHogg @Lady_Stache @TheFlirtyBoys @thesketchersons

Parker & Seville is an award-winning sketch duo from Toronto. Previous winners of the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival's "Sketchiest Sketch Troupe" Award. They got their start in 2007 as a vaudeville act, performing Abbot and Costello-like routines before expanding their act to include a variety of different characters. Dave Barclay (Parker) and Matt Kowall (Seville) met at Humber College in 2005 in the Comedy Writing and Performance Program. A few months later they wrote their first sketch together, “Grade Two Boys News”, and have been collaborating ever since. In October 2014, Parker & Seville founded a new troupe with 4 other sketch comedians named O Dat Dum. It has gone on to great success, winning the 2015 Sketchiest Sketch Troupe Award and the 2016 Producers' Pick Award, both at Toronto Sketchfest. Website Buy Their Album

Multi-award winning Canadian sketch troupe Vest of Friends speaks to the hard work taking place during the sketch comedy resurgence in Toronto. Toronto’s comedy boom includes some of the most talented sketch comedy in the world. Vest of Friends combines friendship and absurdity into a refreshing live show and future podcast on NeverSleepsNetwork.com Vest of Friends are the winners of the Best of the Fest Award at the 2016 Toronto SketchFest and the 2015 Montreal SketchFest.   Check them out May 11th, 2017 at the Montreal Skecthfest   And on Social media!   Vest of Friends Facebook Vest of Friends Twitter