Podcasts about Winnipeg Comedy Festival

Patrick Haye tells the Niagara audience that he might not be a hockey fan, but the anthem's got him amused. And from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, James O'Hara shares that he has a face that retail loves, but if you've seen him you already know that.

From the Icebreakers Comedy Festival, Fiona O'Brien shares details about a waxing session she'll never forget. And from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Rob Bebenek talks about his parents' rules in the 1980's. There were NONE!

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Sean Devlin loves animals - maybe too much? Maybe not enough! And from Charlottetown, Taylor Carver loves the Minions. Definitely too much.

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Dena Jackson breaks down the wins and losses of her divorce. And from Victoria, Myles Anderson wonders if his back-up career is better or worse than his primary one.

Matt talks with award-winning comedian & writer Erica Sigurdson about the best show she ever did, how to stay present on stage & what she would do differently.Erica Sigurdson's Website: https://www.ericasigurdson.comErica Sigurdson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericacomicMatt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkTell a friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today is a comedian, writer, actor and Keynote Speaker based out of Vancouver British Columbia. She's appeared at the Ha!ifax Comedy Festival, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Just For Laughs on countless occasions. And when I say that, I mean it literally. I genuinely couldn't count. I'm estimating that she's made between 20-30 TV appearances at those festivals combined. Which is absolutely staggering. One of those was with Wanda Sykes in Montreal a few years ago.She's a two time Leo Award winner, a 2 time Canadian comedy award nominee and one of her awards is for being a writer on the Gemini awards. She's also lended her writing talents to Corner Gas Animated and Mr. D.She's a favourite on CBC's the Debaters, appearing on over 50 episodes of the show. She's also performed in the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Iceland and Afghanistan where she recorded the CBC show Stand Up in Kandahar. She was a finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition, she's made numerous appearances on the hit podcast, Stop Podcasting Yourself. You can catch her in the SNOWED IN COMEDY TOUR which is the biggest comedy tour in the country. It's been running for sixteen years and played in 70 cities this last year.It's…ERICA SIGURDSON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt talks with comedian and sketch actor Dana Smith about smells in a big city, taking your time on a joke and how to reframe goals.Dana Smith's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danasmithcomedy/Matt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkTell a friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today is a stand-up comedian and sketch comedy actor living in Toronto Canada. She's performed at The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs Northwest, Chicago Sketchfest, San Fransico Sketchfest, Edonton's Improvaganza, Oddblock comedy festival and more.Her successful weekly woman's open mic comedy show that she ran for years was regularly featured on CBC's ‘Top 5 Things to Do in Winnipeg' list.She's worked with likes of Mark Forward, Iliza Shlesinger and more.Her sketch group H.U.N.K.S. have performed all over North America and sold out shows in Vancouver and Toronto. Recently, their Winnipeg Fringe show got 5 STARS from the Winnipeg Free PressYou may have heard her on Sirius XM Radio or maybe you listened to her debut comedy special, ‘I'LL SMILE AT YOUR FUNERAL' which was released by Howl & Roar Records in 2021. After that she was one of the featured performers on the compilation album entitled, Winnipeg Comedy, produced by Comedy Records.She's also been featured several times on CBC's The Debaters.It's…DANA SMITH! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt talks with comedian, writer and producer Graham Clark about being authentic, keeping up with comedy & committing to ideas. Graham Clark's Website: https://grahamclark.com/Graham Clark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamclarkwastakenMatt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkTell a friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comCredit: Photo: https://www.createastir.ca/articles/graham-clark-laugh-trackMy guest today is a comedian, writer, producer and comedic juggernaut from Vancouver British Columbia.He's got his own Comedy Now special on CTV, He was the winner of YUK YUK'S (cross country) Great Canadian laugh Off and he's won three Canadian Comedy Awards Not only is he a regular and favourite performer on The Debaters, he's also a writer and producer on the show. Almost all the jokes on The Debaters gets filtered through Graham and he helps turn every one funnier. If you're standing backstage, before going on and need a better punchline to one of your bits, you just ask Graham. He leaves for 5 minutes and then comes back with something hilarious.He also has lended his writing talents to This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Corner Gas Animated and his numerous Fringe Festival Shows.If there's any question about whether this man is a comedic genius, he performed a fringe show where he literally read the phonebook and he received 5 stars from CBCFor 3 years he has performed a 24 hour comedy marathon in support of Little Mountain Gallery He is the co-host of the absolute smash hit podcast STOP PODCASTING YOURSELF. They've interviewed, Brent Butt, Paul F Tompkins and practically every major working comedian in Canada and beyond. And the podcast won a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Podcast/Audio Show or Series on THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS.He's appeared at Just for Laughs, Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Bumbershoot and Edinburgh Fringe festival. Graham is also the creator of beardpaintings.com, where he sells paintings made using his beard as a paintbrush and donates the proceeds to charity.His latest comedy album, NEVER WAS was nominated for a Juno Award in 2024.It's…GRAHAM CLARK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's face it—everyone has work complaints. Whether you're thriving in your role or just trying to get by, we can all agree that sometimes work... just sucks. So, how do you make it less serious and a little more bearable? Well, believe it or not, a bit of humor can go a long way.    This week's guest, Kate Davis, will show you how lightening up and adding humor can turn even the toughest workdays around   Kate is a twelve-time nominee at the Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Female Standup and the prestigious Phil Hartman Award. Kate is also the star of her own hour-long comedy special on CTV and the Comedy Network, “Comedy Now.” Kate Headlines across the country and has performed at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Hubcap Comedy Festival, The Kitchener-Waterloo Comedy Festival and LOL.    Kate has also shared the stage with Lewis Black and Seth Meyers. Hosted events for the former President, Bill Clinton, Barbara Walters and many others. Kate made it to the final round in Toronto for “Last Comic Standing” 2008 season. Kate has 2 Comedy Albums out “House Arrest and Tested Positive” available on all platforms. Her first book the Breast-Feeding Diaries won the iparent media award and her second book called “Second Best Mom - Stories, Tips and Okay Advice” is now available on all platforms. Some of the things you'll hear are: 1.) What happened one night when she walked into a comedy club after putting her children to bed 2.)  How she used humor even in a solemn situation to make things better 3.) Why humor should be a key strategy you use for business success (even if you're not the one dishing out the funny stuff!) 4.) Her three commandments for using more humor in the workplace 5.) What happened when she sang a Campbell's soup song to a director when she was 18 Website: https://katedavis.ca/ LinkedIn: @KateDavis  Instagram: katedaviscomic  If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!  Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)   Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram  Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group    Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?”quiz  Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments "So often, we're worried about losing our sense of importance. That's why people are afraid of humor. But the truth is, lightening up allows us to take risks. It helps us think differently, communicate differently, and makes us more receptive." "There are ways to bring humor into situations without putting yourself in a vulnerable position. There are plenty of ways to take the risk out of humor." “If you're looking for humor in moments, you're going to find humor in those moments.” “Laughing is one of the easiest ways to be mindful.” “Be yourself and bring that to everything.”

Let's face it—everyone has work complaints. Whether you're thriving in your role or just trying to get by, we can all agree that sometimes work... just sucks. So, how do you make it less serious and a little more bearable? Well, believe it or not, a bit of humor can go a long way.    This week's guest, Kate Davis, will show you how lightening up and adding humor can turn even the toughest workdays around   Kate is a twelve-time nominee at the Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Female Standup and the prestigious Phil Hartman Award. Kate is also the star of her own hour-long comedy special on CTV and the Comedy Network, “Comedy Now.” Kate Headlines across the country and has performed at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Hubcap Comedy Festival, The Kitchener-Waterloo Comedy Festival and LOL.    Kate has also shared the stage with Lewis Black and Seth Meyers. Hosted events for the former President, Bill Clinton, Barbara Walters and many others. Kate made it to the final round in Toronto for “Last Comic Standing” 2008 season. Kate has 2 Comedy Albums out “House Arrest and Tested Positive” available on all platforms. Her first book the Breast-Feeding Diaries won the iparent media award and her second book called “Second Best Mom - Stories, Tips and Okay Advice” is now available on all platforms. Some of the things you'll hear are: 1.) What happened one night when she walked into a comedy club after putting her children to bed 2.)  How she used humor even in a solemn situation to make things better 3.) Why humor should be a key strategy you use for business success (even if you're not the one dishing out the funny stuff!) 4.) Her three commandments for using more humor in the workplace 5.) What happened when she sang a Campbell's soup song to a director when she was 18 Website: https://katedavis.ca/ LinkedIn: @KateDavis  Instagram: katedaviscomic  If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!  Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)   Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram  Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group    Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?”quiz  Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments "So often, we're worried about losing our sense of importance. That's why people are afraid of humor. But the truth is, lightening up allows us to take risks. It helps us think differently, communicate differently, and makes us more receptive." "There are ways to bring humor into situations without putting yourself in a vulnerable position. There are plenty of ways to take the risk out of humor." “If you're looking for humor in moments, you're going to find humor in those moments.” “Laughing is one of the easiest ways to be mindful.” “Be yourself and bring that to everything.”

Anesti Danelis is an award winning comedian, musician, writer, and filmmaker from Canada whose work has been featured on VICE, People Magazine, AV Club, Daily Mail UK, Extra TV and other radio and TV shows across the globe. He has an hour-long musical comedy special streaming worldwide on Next Up Comedy, has taped multiple television sets for CBC as part of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and has been heard on CBC radio's Laugh Out Loud. His comedic videos consistently go viral, raking in over 400 million views and listens, and nearly 1 million followers online. He's also created songs and ads for a few brands, like Splice, Adobe, Wealthsimple, International Delight, Trojan, and more. ​ As a live act he tours his musical comedy specials to festivals earning both audience and critical praise. His debut show was announced as a Top 8 Best Comedy Shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Amused Moose Comedy Awards), and he has been nominated for Best Variety Act at the Canadian Comedy Awards, and has performed in Just for Laughs Montreal .Anesti Danelis is guest number 422 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For live shows and everything else Anesti, visit https://www.anestidanelis.com .Follow Anesti Danelis Twitter & Instagram: @AnestiDanelis .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival's Homeowners Gala, comedians Paul Myerhaug and Leonard Chan share their house-buying tales of joy and sorrow.

Laugh Out Loud is paying tribute to a young comedian who died last week from cancer, Dion Arnold. He recorded a set along with Eman El-Husseini at the Die Laughing Gala at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival a couple of years ago - injecting some much needed humour into the topic of death.

Peter White, an engineer turned stand-up comic, quickly rose to prominence in the comedy scene, being named one of the “Top 5 Up and Coming Comedians in Canada” by CBC Radio's “So, You Think You're Funny?” within a year of his career. He has performed at top comedy clubs, corporate events, and theatres across Canada, including prestigious festivals like Just for Laughs, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Montreal Comedy Festival, and the Halifax Comedy Festival for three consecutive years. Peter's comedic talents earned him an hour-long special on CTV and the Comedy Network's Comedy Now. Beyond stand-up, he has established himself as a writer for the Gemini Award-winning "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" and the Gemini Award-nominated "That's So Weird" on YTV. Peter's anecdotes about his university days shared with Mike at StFX, highlighting their former shenanigans and being in the loser residence! Peter has written a book on how to be funny (it's possible for all of us!) and co-hosts his own podcast called, “30 Mins on High”. He eats only 5 types of food and is a self-proclaimed bad dresser.    Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets: mikeandkristencreative@gmail.com  Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo Intro song: "The Walk" Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike's band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com Mike's site: www.michaelsryan.com Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com Peter's IG: https://www.instagram.com/peter.a.white/ Peter's book: https://a.co/d/1T1cRhd Link to his viral video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1686695994705893

Laura Landauer is an amazingly diverse entertainer, equally comfortable performing as an actor, singer, or comedian. She has received world wide attention for her spot-on portrayal of Celine Dion. Her short films have appeared on television shows, including Entertainment Tonight, across North America and Europe, and have extensive world-wide viewership online.  She has performed at The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Yuk Yuk's Toronto, The Debaters and Just For Laughs Montreal.  Laura has appeared on television shows including Bathroom Divas, Video on Trial, and Look-a-Like.  You can also watch her as the evil Shapeshifter & her goofy twin The Form Changer on the PBS/TVO show ODD SQUAD. Being Celine Fashion Icon! Mother of the Year! Superstar Extraordinaire! How does she do it?In this 1-hour spectacle that is half-concert, half-intimate conversation, Celine shares how she juggles her passions: Fashion, Family, Fulfillment, Future ... and Peanut Butter.BEING CELINE explores Celine's success, heartbreak and dreams while at the time staying true to her Quebecois roots and maintaining a quiet, simple, unaffected life.Learn what it means to “BE CELINE” in this multimedia extravaganza!

An Alberta study shows that indigenous Canadians aren't getting the care they need in emergency rooms. Grant Hardy discusses this and more on his headlines segment. Ryan Reynolds is honouring his friend Michael J. Fox, who was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people for his work for Parkinson's research. We get details on this story with Corinne Van Dusen, on our Entertainment Report. A Paralympian has criticised Nike for promoting its products using amputee mannequins when it doesn't sell single shoes. We discuss this story on today's Buzz, with Nisreen Abdel-Majid. ALL THAT GLITTERS IS 24K COMEDY GOLD AT THE 2024 WINNIPEG COMEDY FESTIVAl, kicking off April 30. Vic Pereira has the details on our Community Report. Nadia Hamilton, founder of Magnus Mode chats about their collaboration with Whirlpool to make the experience more accessible for neurodivergent customers. On our monthly Employment chat, Elysia Yardley talks to us about recruitment do's and don'ts, starting with cover letter and resume writing, and heading all the way into the phone screen process.

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS 24K COMEDY GOLD AT THE 2024 WINNIPEG COMEDY FESTIVAl, kicking off April 30. Vic Pereira has the details on our Community Report.

Matt talks with stand-up comedian, Tim Nutt about studying to be an actor & playwright, his favourite place to perform comedy and what he still wants to try on stage.Tim Nutt's Website: https://www.timnutt.ca/Comedian_Tim_Nutt/TIM_NUTT.htmlHis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim_nutt/Matt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkTell a friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today has been levelling audiences in comedy clubs and theatres for 30 years.He's highly respected by audiences and critics and once you experience him live, Its not very hard to see why.After studying to be an actor and a playwright, he stumbled into stand-up and relentlessly started taking the scene by storm.He's got a Comedy Now special, multiple episodes of the Ha!ifax Comedy Festival, and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and 7 appearances at Just For Laughs. One of his appearances was so good he was named Best of The Fest and won a Canadian Comedy Award for it! And one reviewer from the Montreal gazette said, “Remember this name: Tim Nutt. The shaggy-haired and bearded Vancouverite was the standout comic in a very strong line up. Where have they been hiding this dude?”He's not just confined to Canada. He's performed all over the world, including Kandahar, The Edinburgh Comedy Festival, The Detroit International Comedy Festival and so many more.He's a veteran of the Canadian Comedy scene and I've personally seen him perform many times, and I have to say, there's not a lot of people in this country who kills like he does.It's…TIM NUTT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Michael McCreary is concerned that he might have to give his Autism membership card back! And Abbas Wahab lets us know that one person can be many different types of immigrant - all at the same time!

Matt talks with Comedian, Producer & Freelance Journalist, Jared Story about anxiety before a show, when to write comedy and short term goals.Jared Story's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrockarolla/Matt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkTell a friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today is a stand-up comedian, free lance writer and producer.He's showcased for JFL and he's appeared at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and The Oddblock Comedy Festival.For the last ten years he has been the producer and host of the WINNIPEG COMEDY SHOWCASE at the Park Theatre. He's a four time finalist of Winnipeg's Funniest Person with a day job at Rumors Comedy Club.As a freelance journalist, he's written numerous articles for different publications many of which discuss and promote stand-up comedy.He's worked with the likes of Jen Kirkman, Scott Thompson, Bruce McCulloch, Mick Foley and Wendy Liebman.He's performed all around the country from Winnipeg to Halifax to Calgary, and Toronto even getting to perform in the U.S and Iceland.His debut Comedy Album: GOOD IDEAS distributed by Big Scene Records can be pre-ordered now or if you're listening on or after April 5, it is available everywhere.It's…JARED STORY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, comedians Eman El-Husseini and Dion Arnold take on the subject of death at the Die Laughing Gala - and inject some much needed humour into it. It's ok - we give you permission.

Matt talks with Comedian, Writer & Podcaster, John Cullen about Just For Laughs, having fun on stage and adding meat to a joke skeleton.John Cullen's Website:https://cullenthecomic.wordpress.com/about/His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cullenthecomic/What is...? A Jeopardy Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/whatisajeopardypodcastMatt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkSee Matt Falk & Matt Wright in MAGOG, Quebec on APRIL 18: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkTell a friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today is a stand-up comedian, writer, musician, athlete, podcaster and teacher.His former podcast, REAL GOOD SHOW, was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award and his latest podcast, BLOCKED PARTY regularly hits the top 50 on the iTunes Podcast charts, has been downloaded nearly 2 million times, is one of the top 150 podcasts on Patreon, was named one of Vulture's Top 10 Comedy Podcasts for 2022 and was #1 on The A.V. Club's "Favorite Things on the Internet" in 2019.Both of his comedy albums, MOST LIKELY TO BE A COMEDIAN and, LONG STORIES FOR NO REASON went to #1 on the iTunes Canada charts, and the latter hit #3 in the US--a rare feat for a Canadian comic. Both albums can be heard regularly on Sirius XM.As far as TV goes, you may have seen him on Just For Laughs, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, or The Ha!ifax Comedy Festival. He's no stranger to radio either, appearing consistently on CBC's The Debaters, The Current and Q with Tom Power. He's also a regular at some of the biggest comedy festivals in the nation including, Just For Laughs in Montreal and Just For Laughs Northwest.It's…JOHN CULLEN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being on the (D)ivorced List is never DULL……and in today's NEW laugh-out-loud episode, the Irish Queen of Comedy, Fiona O'Brien, finds the funny side of landing on the Divorced and Happy “D” list.Fiona shares how her first few years on the D(ivorced) List led to a comedic pot of GOLD! Listen in as she shares numerous post-divorce shenanigans along with how her divorce journey influenced her comedy career. Get your giggle-fix today at DivorcedandHappy.net Visit Fiona's website for her show info: https://fionaobriencomedy.com/Fiona O'Brien's Bio: After Emigrating from Dublin Ireland to Toronto Canada in 2012 Fiona began on a quest to stamp out the racism that the Irish face….One Lucky Charm at a time. Fiona quickly established herself by winning over audiences. Fiona has been featured on Funny Women UK, Halifax Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival. Winnipeg Comedy Festival. A regular on CBC's Lol and CBC's Because News. JFL Toronto. JFL Canada on Sirius XM. Yuk Yuks. Comedy Album ‘Magically Malicious' and EP ‘Finger Licker' out now on iTunes and Spotify.After providing the world with three future tax payers (all born by C Sections, just saying) Fiona has decided to dedicate her life to making sexually frustrated, disillusioned and bored people laugh with her no restraint provocative humour.Learn Your Dating Flavor Profile. Take the Vanilla, Strawberry, Sprinkles quiz for free here: https://www.divorcedandhappy.net/vssquizLeave Your Sweet and Creamy Quiz Comments Here: SpeakPipebit.lyFollow me on Social Media (IG, FB, Tiktok, Youtube and Pinterest): @sadies@divorcedandhappySponsorship: Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email contact@divorcedandhappy.net to learn more. What's Your Burning Question? Leave me a burning question OR answer mine on Speak Pipe using this link: https://bit.ly/SDHSpeakPipeYou can also visit the home page of my website, DivorcedandHappy.net to leave your Burning Question! Rate & Review on iTunes and Spotify: If you found value in today's episode or have been enjoying the podcast for some time now, please rate, review and share with your community! iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sadies-divorced-and-happy/id1546035678Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qyUfz9Podcast Episodes: Listen to all the Sadie's Divorced and Happy episodes at https://www.divorcedandhappy.net/podcastJoin the Twin Cities Divorced and Happy Meet Up Page: https://www.meetup.com/divorced-and-happy/Join the Chicago's Divorced and Happy Meet Up Page: https://www.meetup.com/chicago-divorced-singles/Join the Denver's Divorced and Happy Meet Up Page: https://www.meetup.com/denver-divorced-singles/Buy Me a Coffee: If you found value in today's episode please consider buying me a "cup of coffee" @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sadiemarieDivorced and Happy Blog: Visit my blog at divorcedandhappy.net/blog#sadiesdivorcedandhappypodcast #divorce #lifeafterdivorce #getsprinkled #divorcehumor #divorcecommunity #soloeposide #divorcedwoman #divorcedman #dessert #divorcepodcast #divorcedsingles #meetupevents #divorcedandhappymeetups #contestwinner #burningquestions...

Matt talks with Comedian & Producer Ben Walker about comedy nicknames, how to get booked on shows and writing new jokes.Ben Walker's Website :https://www.benwalkercomedy.com/His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obccomedyMatt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkMatt in Winnipeg - Feb 29 - https://www.basementwpg.com/events/just-for-laughs-winnipeg-showcase-2Matt in Calgary - Mar 3 - https://www.showpass.com/bsf2024-mattfalk/Matt in Quebec - Apr 18 - https://www.epasslive.com/detail-de-l-evenement/one-night-only-2a94Tell a friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today is a stand-up comedian who has been a semi-finalist in Sirius XM's NEXT TOP COMIC competition on THREE separate occasions! In 2011 he became the co-host of the SHAW TV late night talk show, Week Thus Far which ran for 8 seasons. The very next year he was the winner of Winnipeg's Funniest Person with a day job, a highly coveted title in the province. A couple years after that he became one of the hand picked few who were asked to regularly host at Rumors Restaurant and Comedy Club.After that, he started performing stand-up comedy all over Canada and several countries overseas in both English and French. Including, The Comedy Nest in Montreal and the Absolute Comedy Club chain in Toronto, Ottawa and Kingston.He's been featured on CBC's Laugh Out Loud and Sirius XM Satellite Radio.He created and hosted several comedy rooms that helped showcase talent and foster the careers of countless comedians.He's showcased for Just For Laughs, and performed at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the Oddblock Comedy Festival.Comedian and comedy producer, Mike Green had this to say about him, “Ball coach has a style where if he's in full flow and the crowd buys in to the character, he is literally unbeatable. There's just so many layers and tags on every joke.”It's…BEN WALKER! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt talks with Comedian & Actor Rob Bebenek being authentic, saving a joke for later and why he doesn't want fame.Rob Bebenek's Website: https://robbebenek.com/His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ol_bebsieMatt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkTell a friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today is a stand-up comedian and actor.After becoming a finalist in Sirius XM's Next Top Comic Competition ten years ago, he went on to playing comedy clubs, colleges and theatres all over North America including the internationally famous Massey Hall in Toronto.Five years later, his killer set at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival went viral (with over 17 million views online) and things spiralled out of control from there. Almost immediately he was selected for the coveted New Faces Canada Showcase at Just For Laughs in 2019. With appearances from MTV to CBC and working with the likes of Bob Saget, Burt Kreishcher, Charlie Murphy, Steve-O, Gerry Dee and more he continually establishes himself as one of the funniest guys in the biz.You can hear him on CBC's Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters or you can see one of his appearances on The Halifax Comedy Festival, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival or check out his appearance on the Canadian Screen Award Nominated Show The Beaverton.His debut Album, EVERYTHING IS FINE was praised as quote “cutting without being cruel,…frustrated without being angry…one of those comics who says what you've been thinking, only better and more efficiently.”As if that wasn't enough In 2022 he appeared at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival on the Marc Maron televised gala with a blisteringly hilarious set that I had the privilege of seeing live.It's…ROB BEBENEK! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt talks with Comedian, Novelist & Voice Over Actor, Charlie Demers about lifelong influences, keeping ideas organized and dreams on the horizon. Charlie Demer's Website: https://www.charliedemers.com/Charlie Demers' Substack: https://charliedemers.substack.com/Charlie Demers' Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/charlie_demersMatt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkTell a friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today is a stand-up comedian, author and voice over artist.He's done all the major TV comedy tapings in the country including Just For Laughs, The Ha!ifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and even has a Comedy Now special. He's all over CBC RADIO you can hear him on Laugh Out Loud, This Is That, and he's one of the most frequently returning stars on the hit show, The Debaters. CBC RADIO called him “one of the smartest comics out there.”He's a voice over actor on two Netflix shows: Beat Bugs & The Last Kids on Earth; both of which have won Emmy Awards.He's worked with Sarah Silverman and Marc Maron, even appearing on his podcast WTF.As an author he's written 7 books and co authored an additional 3. One of his books was shortlisted for the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize and another was nominated for a BC Book Prize.His comedy album, FATHERHOOD was nominated for a Juno in 2018 and his latest comedy album, I HOPE I DON'T REMEMBER THIS MY WHOLE LIFE is available now through 604 RecordsIt's…CHARLIE DEMERS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt talks with Comedian, Writer and Roast Battler, Jordan Welwood about the perfect comedy atmosphere, surprises and not being arrogant.Jordan Welwood's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanwelwood/?hl=enMatt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkSee Matt Falk in Regina at The Exchange on January 20, 2024: https://theexchangelive.ca/event-calendar/post/mattfalkCould you please rate us, review us and share us?Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today is a comedian and writer from Winnipeg Manitoba. In 2015 he was the runner up in SIRIUS XM's “Canada's Top Comic” at JFL 42 in Toronto. He's worked with Pete Holmes, Gerry Dee, Debra Digiovani, Dimitri Martin, and many more. He's a host at Rumors Comedy Club and regularly headlines the club. He also consistently headlines the best comedy clubs across the country He's done TV tapings for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs and Kevin Hart's LOL Network! It's worth noting that he's also been featured on CBC's Laugh Out Loud. Two different programs. Both great. His debut comedy album WEIRD FLEX was named as one the favourite comedy albums of the year by comedian Chad Anderson.He's been featured on Bell TV's Comedy Battle Royale and is on two episodes of the hit CTV show Roast Battle Canada. It's… JORDAN WELWOOD! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Parry Sound, Kyle Brownrigg shares his love for - and confusion with - the British. And from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Danish Anwar promises that he'll never move to America. He'll just visit a lot.

From Niagara-On-The-Lake, Rob Bebenek outlines his health goals: lose-weight-gain-weight-get-hernia and repeat. And from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Larke Miller shares some stories about some of her 'ahem' ... interesting dates?

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Matt Falk tells you to sell your house! Or don't. It's bad either way. And from Hecklers in Victoria, John Cullen shares that he is a high school teacher...and gets no particular respect for it!

Recorded in 2022 at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Ottawa, Don Kelly explains reconciliation - at Ali's expense. And from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Julie Kim reminds you not to judge other mothers for their child-rearing choices.

Sarah has a delightful conversation with her longtime friend and comedy inspiration, Dr Ted Morris, Canada's funniest gay veterinarian. Ted is a small animal veterinarian from Toronto who has been wildly successful as a Canadian stand up comedian. He has performed at JFL, the Halifax Comedy Festival, and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and is all over CBC radio and television. He just released his brilliant comedy album, Dawn of the Ted. Where will Ted go next? Only time will tell, but one thing we know is it's not America's Got Talent.Connect with Dr Ted here:Facebook Instagram @dogtorted00:01:23 Dr. Ted started doing comedy during veterinary school, when he was just Ted00:05:00 Overcoming fears00:09:27 What went down on America's Got Talent00:16:39 Everyone's got imposter syndrome 00:22:02 Adapting potty mouth for different audiences00:24:30 Boys Have Nipples Too (from Dawn of the Ted)00:27:27 Ted's process of hilarity00:29:38 Happy Birthday to Ms Wilhelmina Boxfärts!00:34:37 Comedy helps us to cope with the darkness that is veterinary medicine00:38:02 Toxic masculinity and comedy bros in cars getting coffee00:45:29 Squad goals: Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe00:49:05 Comedy and medicine intersect, hilarity ensuesExclusive Title Sponsor: Hills Pet Nutrition Find more information at:hillspet.com (pet parent site) hillsvet.com (veterinary healthcare team member site)DISCLAIMER: Comedicine is a comedy podcast and may contain adult language, irreverent humor, hilarity, discussions about body fluids, dark humour, frivolity, outrageous scenarios and mirth. The content of this podcast is intended for mature audiences and may not be suitable for all listeners. While our goal is to entertain, we understand that comedy is subjective and not everyone may appreciate or find our humour amusing. We encourage listeners who don't enjoy this podcast to do nothing.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 Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Kiana Webb and Hoodo Hersi visit friends and discuss owning our story, doing things in unity to advance all apects of life, how our value is not determined by historical past, and more with host Marina Franklin.  Kiana Webb, one of the most successful women in business and community-focused philanthropy in the US, had a revelation. She felt that she had seemingly reached the pinnacle of her career, yet she felt unfulfilled.  Kiana embarked on a journey of self-discovery, determining that she wanted more for herself, her life, and for others. While on this path, Kiana created Glorious Arisings, a source of tools and resources to help people get to the next level wherever they are; and to let go of what is no longer serving them. Part of Glorious Arisings' offerings includes Perfect World Visions, a session to help envision your goals and aspirations, KEY-EO, a curriculum to help entrepreneurs strive and succeed, and much more. Hoodo Hersi is currently writing on A24/Amazon's Untitled Ramy Youssef Animated show. Since being selected as a New Face: Canada at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and being selected as one of CBC's 15 Comics to Watch, Hoodo has performed in clubs and festivals all over Canada and the United States, including the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the BBC World Service Montreal Comedy Show where both of her performances aired on the CBC, She was also selected as an Audible New Voice at SF Sketchfest, and performed with Hasan Minhaj, Lil Rel Howery, Chris Redd, Gina Yashere, Roy Wood Jr., Nicole Byer, and Maria Bamford, among others. She also had the distinct honors of hosting the TEDxToronto Conference and featuring in Sephora's national “Get Lippie” lipstick campaign in partnership with Fashion Magazine, where she was profiled as one of the three Female Comedians Taking Canada by Storm Right Now. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf.      

Recorded in October 2021 with a small but dedicated audience at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Noor Kidwai says sure, Millennials might not be perfect - but the blame may lie with the parents! And Craig Fay delivers some messages to his old bosses. An older, but classic set from Lara Rae starts off the show.

Matt talks with Comedian & Actor Matt Nightingale about bad comedic decisions, self tapes & fame.Matt Nightingale's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattncomedy/Matt Falk's Links: https://linktr.ee/mattfalkTell your best friend about us!Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comMy guest today is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor who's smart, surprising & hilarious jokes have made him a mainstay and a favourite in the comedy scene. He's a regular host at Rumors Comedy Club in Winnipeg and frequently headlines the club too. He's a member of the popular sketch comedy group HUNKS, which the Winnipeg Free Press said was, "funnier than most good episodes of Saturday Night Live" and has opened for Bruce Mcullogh from Kids in The Hall.As a co-host of the HUNKS Podcast, he's interviewed Jackie Kashian, Mark Forward, Jon Dore, Kathleen McGee, Kevin McDonald, Mark Little, Chris Locke and more.His skills have brought him to clubs and festivals across the continent including Just For Laughs NorthWest, San Fransisco SketchFest, Chicago SketchFest, Seattle Sketchfest, Montreal SketchFest, Edmonton's Improv-aganza, The Oddblock Comedy Festival, San Francisco Comedy Festival and The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, where he performed at the historic Pantages Playhouse Theatre opening for Tommy Chong.A few years back when a QX 104 article listed the top 5 shows to see at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, 2 out of those 5 shows were starring my guest.As an actor he's appeared in commercials, film and television and soon you'll be able to see him on an upcoming New Regency movie and a CBS sitcom.Last year his comedic voice was showcased on the Just For Laughs Originals album entitled Controversial Among Geologists. It's…MATT NIGHTINGALE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Bobby Warrener and Leonard Chan talk about the love they've reluctantly given to their cats... and their parents. And Cassie Cao teaches a socially distanced audience about how safe a safe word can be.

From Hecklers Comedy Club in Victoria, comedian Erica Sigurdson reminds you that honesty has no place in a relationship! And from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Ian Sirota adds that it also has no place with your children!

Ryan Belleville is not only a BJJ Purple belt but also happens to be one of Canada's best known comedians and comedic actors. GQ magazine called him “Not just a great Canadian comic, but one of the best around anywhere.” One of the stars of the hit Netflix show Workin Moms, where he plays fan favorite Lionel. GQ magazine called him one of the best comics working today. Multiple Screen Award-nominated actor, Ryan Belleville has been seen on  Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, CBS's The Late Late Show, and MTV's Busted, and he has made countless appearances at the Just for Laughs Festival, CBC's Halifax Comedy Festival, and The Winnipeg Comedy Festival and is also a regular on CBC's The Debaters. He has performed all over the globe from the Sydney Opera House to the back of a truck in the desert performing for the troops.Just some of his notable Film and Television credits include Overlord and the Underwoods, National Lampoons Going the Distance, Disney's Stuck in the Suburbs, Wynonna Earp, Murdoch Mysteries, The LA Complex, Satisfaction, Almost Heroes, Step Dogs and the award-winning family film Finn on the Fly. Proud father, and husband. He currently lives in Los Angeles.Catch Ryan live in Sarasota  FL April 20-22nd ! https://www.mccurdyscomedy.com/shows/show.cfm?shoID=342Follow him on Instagram @boostrocketThanks for listening to My White Belt!Order your My White Belt Shirts here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/shopJoin our free, My White Belt Wednesday, newsletter here: https://www.mywhitebelt.com/Follow us on Instagram @mywhitebeltSupport My White Belt when you shop ORIGIN x JOCKO FUEL by using discount code: TRICK10 https://originmaine.com/?ref=iRlDmaPt8CdIHSBighorn Athletics is the official grappling tape of My White Belt!Use code Mywhitebelt to save 10%https://www.bighornathletics.com/Check out Tactition Trays for your Every Day Carry! https://tacticiantrays.com/Use code: TRICK10 to save $$$Submit podcast questions here:https://www.mywhitebelt.com/podcast

From Accent on Toronto, Frank Spadone takes you DEEP inside the world of Ducks. This man has studied their ways! And from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Chad Anderson says he may look like he knows the woods, but he does NOT know the woods.

From the Icebreakers Comedy festival, Fiona O'Brien details a waxing session she'll never forget. And from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Rob Bebenek talks about his parents' rules in the 1980's. There were NONE!

Drawing from his nearly 20 years of experience doing comedy on stage, Leland brings the house down time and time again with his clean cut, high energy, physical comedy tour de force. Having toured all across North America for nearly two decades, Leland's credits are many and diverse. Credits that include appearances on Just For Laughs on the Comedy Network, CBC television's Halifax and Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Thou Shalt Laugh on Netflix as well as hosting numerous specials and series including the nationally syndicated show Popcorn TV as well as his very own show Leland Klassen's Comedy Tournament. Most recently Leland wrote and starred in his own feature film comedy "Sleeper Agent"!

As a black man from Newfoundland, Trent McClellan shares how hard it was to make a “normal” first impression. And from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Danish Anwar comes out swinging with his jokes – come for the comedy...stay for the patriotism?

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Ryan Williams takes you through construction sites and football fields, and from the 905 Comedy Festival Chris Robinson navigates gossipy conversations with his grandmother.

 What are the stories you want to share and why are your and stories and experences important?  These are questions that Comedian/Actor/Author Ali Hassan has had to answer when he created his memoir, Is There Bacon In heaven? In this week's episode, he will take us on a journey of how following his curiosity and thirst to know more about his own identity has led  him to some of the most full-filling artistic experiences. How honouring  and sharing his life's experiences has been key to creating.  Most recently, his  successful show "Muslim Interrupted" which eventually lead to the birth of his memoir.  Don't allow life's setbacks to stop you from pursuing your passion; use it to make meaningful art! In this episode: Learning to promote yourself and your work in a way that feels authentic and in alignment with who you are. How to navigate transitions in your career both artistically and financially. The importance of staying open to the evolution of your art and allowing growth and change into different forms. The power of curiosity in relation to creativity and how being curious in your life can help guide and help you discover more about what you have to share as an artist. Ali Hassan is a Stand-up Comic, Actor and CBC Personality. Ali is the host of the CBC Radio hit stand-up comedy show Laugh Out Loud – which also airs across North America on SiriusXM. Ali is also heard on CBC Radio, NPR and PRX as a frequent guest-host of the arts and culture show ‘q', and As It Happens. For the past six consecutive years, Ali has hosted Canada Reads - the annual battle of the books on CBC Radio, Television and on-line, celebrating the best of Canadian literature. Ali has appeared on the big screen in award-winning films – Breakaway, French Immersion, and the hockey hit Goon. In 2020, Ali appeared in the films MySpy, Mafia Inc, and Tammy's Always Dying (which had its world premiere at TIFF 2019). Some of his recent television roles include Designated Survivor (ABC, Netflix), Cardinal (CTV), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+), Odd Squad (PBS Kids, CBBC), Man Seeking Woman (FXX), Sort Of (CBC, HBO Max) and in 2021 on the brand-new seasons of Workin' Moms (CBC) and Murdoch Mysteries (CBC). Since January of 2022, Ali has been a recurring guest star on the new sitcom Run The Burbs. In Fall 2019, Ali toured across Canada as one of the stars of Just For Laughs Comedy Night In Canada tour, hosted By Rick Mercer. And in 2022, Ali's sets from Just for Laughs and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival will air on television. He is the co-host of 2 podcasts – Doctor vs. Comedian, and This Podcast Is Delicious. His new book ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven?' comes out in 2022 with Simon & Schuster. Follow Ali! Instagram: @standupali Twitter: @standupali Facebook: @standupali  Link to his book: Is There Bacon in Heaven?   Connect with Cue To Cue  I: @thisischelseajohnson F: @thisischelseajohnson T: @thisischelseaj

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Paul Myerhaug and Nikki Payne dive into the world of home ownership: the do's and he dont's. Although according to these comedians, there is no 'do' - just don't!

Laughter is one of the most favourable forms of stress-relief, but often the most underused. The ability to laugh in the face of adversity and approach life with a light heart is extremely powerful. In today's podcast interview we dive into the world of comedy and the crossovers of everyday life with Noor Kidwai who is a Comedian, Podcaster & Seeker. As a comedian, there's a lot of vulnerability, pressure and fear involved that we can all relate to on some level. In this episode we discuss: ● Different ways to face anxiety and fear ● The power of words over our emotional state ● Using comedy as a spiritual practice ● Extreme fear vs excitement ● How to show up authentically ● Dealing with judgement ● How Ayahuasca revealed selfishness and gratitude in the body. ● Dealing with the trauma of rejection Noor is a legend on the comedy scene and has devoted himself to personal development to perform at the highest levels. Noor lives in Toronto and tours all over Canada and the UK. He's performed at Just For Laughs 42, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Seattle International Comedy Competition, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Plus he's been seen on CBC and heard on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. His quick wit and soulful spirit makes this episode a must listen, Enjoy! To continue the conversation you can find Noors work here: Website: www.noorkidwai.com Instagram: @noorkidwai Much love and wellness, Charlotte and Jonathan

Kelly Taylor tells a Winnipeg Comedy Festival audience that explaining Canada to Americans hasn't necessarily gotten better...and Abdul Butt has LIVED with Americans and has a few opinions to share about that!

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival this past spring, comedians Eman El-Husseini and Dion Arnold take on the subject of death at the Die Laughing Gala - and inject some much needed humour into it. It's ok - we give you permission.

From the Winnipeg Comedy Festival last May, Michael McCreary is concerned that he might have to give his Autism membership card back! And Abbas Wahab lets us know that one person can be many different types of immigrant - all at the same time!

Welcome to Season 15! Today's show is from the Big Sound Comedy Festival and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival with Andrew Barr and Bree Parsons respectively. Andrew shares how his life is like a box of Timbits while Bree advises that one have a healthy distanced relationship with one's family.

Sharita Humphrey, Zainab Johnson, and Hoodo Hersi visit Friends and discuss improving your credit score, financial awarenes, the slap that was heard around the world and more with host Marina Franklin. Hoodo Hersi is a Toronto-based comedian whose comedy can be seen on Just For Laughs, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival and the BBC. She also had the great fortune of opening up for Hasan Minhaj, Lil Rel Howery, Chris Redd, Gina Yashere, Moshe Kasher, and Maria Bamford among others. In 2019, Hoodo was selected as CBC's 15 Comics to Watch and was part of Sephora's national “Get Lippie” lipstick campaign in partnership with Fashion Magazine, where she was profiled as one of the three Female Comedians Taking Canada by Storm Right Now. Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most unique and engaging performers on stage and screen. In 2019, Zainab was named one of Variety's Top 10 Comics To Watch. Recently, she was one of the hosts for Netflix's new show "100 Humans". You can also catch her as Aleesha on the Amazon Prime comedy series "Upload". Zainab made her first late night stand up appearance on NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers, and has also had appearances on HBO's All Def Comedy (2017), NBC's Last Comic Standing (2014), Arsenio (2014), BET's Comic View (2014), AXSTV's Gotham Comedy Live! She also just recently starred in a new web series titled Avant-Guardians. Zainab is a regular at the Improv Comedy Club in LA and the Comedy Cellar in NY, and has performed in the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival as one of the 2014 New Faces of Comedy and returned numerous times since.   After hitting financial rock bottom, Sharita Humphrey had to rebuild her life and make it stronger. She turned her knowledge of finance into a way to help those silently struggling both personally and financially. Sharita has always worked in the finance, auditing, and accounting industry. She worked as a tax examiner and auditor for the State of Texas for some time, and saw the daily impact of middle-class business owners consistently struggling with not only their business finances but also their personal finances. Her experience includes teaching and speaking at several organizations and events, including the Women's Resource Center of Houston and Covenant Community Capital. Her work has been published in several magazines, such as Credit Karma and has allowed her to be a brand ambassador for a debt boot camp program with Capital One. She was asked to speak at Covenant House Houston National Night Out event to help bring awareness to the growing epidemic of homelessness and raise money for the homeless teens in Houston. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf