Comedy Above The Pub
By Todd Van Allen
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Podcast Description
Join Toronto comedian Todd Van Allen and Ian Atlas as they talk with local and touring comics, music moguls, television celebrities and politicians. Serving comedy up one sweet pint at a time.
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ExplicitS03E25: Nigel Downer & Matt Reid | Getting sketchy with Nigel Downer (http://twitter.com/nigeldowner) and Matt Reid (http://www.matthewcreid.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/S03E25MattReidNigelDowner.jpg) Second City (http://www.secondcity.com/performances/toronto/calendarandtickets/) mainstays Matt and Nigel join us for the season closer to discuss a lot of tangents...not least of which is improv and sketch comedy. Join tva, Matt, and Nigel as we 'yes-and' on: - Animation and other things - Sketch v improv - The art of the Second City - Fake porn projects Thanks and enjoy! | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E24: CATP-LIVE! with Debra DiGiovanni and Nile Seguin | Our first live recording of the podcast at Comedy Bar (http://www.comedybar.ca) in Toronto with Debra DiGiovanni (http://www.debradg.com) and Nile Seguin (http://www.nileseguin.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/S03E24CATPLiveDebraDiGiovanniNileSeguin.jpg) [Photo copyright Connie Tsang 2012] We talk: - Man spas - Prepping for comedy specials and CDs - CAT CHAT!!! - Deb and Nile's great podcast "Total Request Comedy" (http://totalrequestcomedy.com) Thanks and enjoy! | 1/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E23: Andy Kindler | Chowderheading with Andy Kindler (http://www.andykindler.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/S03E23AndyKindler.jpg) "State of the Industry" speaker Andy joins us for discussions on comedy, comedians, and the quality therein. Also joining us, owner of Toronto's Comedy Bar (http://www.comedybar.ca) and member of The Sketchersons (http://www.thesketchersons.com) Gary Rideout Jr joins in. Andy's in town performing in Toronto at Comedy Bar the weekend of Jan 20-22/12. Click HERE (http://www.comedybar.ca/andy_kindler.php) for details! Join tva, Andy, Gary, and Ian as we mumble through the following: - The recent comedy news around former guest Todd Glass, Dane Cook, and TJ Miller - Why can't comics get along? On forums, anyway... - Andy's "State of the Industry" address every year - Religion...for some reason Thanks and enjoy! | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E22: Kevin Brauch | Clinking the glasses with Kevin Brauch (http://twitter.com/drinkingrobot). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/S03E22KevinBrauch.jpg) Regular guest and friend Kevin slides by with a new drink, awkward gifts, and a ton of fun. Join tva, Kevin, and Ian as we take a tipple with: - Todd's visit to Iron Chef America (http://www.foodnetwork.ca/ontv/shows/show.html?titleid=79059) - Kevin brings gifts! - Kevin meets some A-and-A-Minus-List celebrities - A new drink is made And don't forget to come down to "Comedy Above the Pub - LIVE!!!" at Comedy Bar (http://www.comedybar.ca) on Thursday Jan 19th with Debra DiGiovanni and Nile Seguin! Click HERE (https://www.facebook.com/events/207340609355571/) for details! Thanks and enjoy! | 1/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E21: Colin Mochrie | Beginning 2012 grandly with Colin Mochrie (http://www.colinmochrie.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/S03E21ColinMochrie.jpg) Fantastic improvisor and Canadian comedy icon starts us off into the new year. We also have Joel Buxton (http://www.premisepunchtag.wordpress.com/) from The Sketchersons (http://www.thesketchersons.com) slide by. Join tva, Colin, and Joel start everything off with: - Wrapping up the Christmas shopping (at the time of recording) - What the new year holds - Life on "Jay Leno", "Almost Heroes", and Irvine Welsh projects And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 1/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E20: Evan Carter | Closing off the year with Evan Carter (http://www.evancarter.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/S03E20EvanCarter.jpg) One of the pioneers of Canadian stand-up Evan Carter comes by to help usher out 2011. Join tva and Evan in a 2011-ending wrap-up that includes: - New Years hijinx - The origins of Canadian stand-up - What it's like opening for Marvin Gaye and Midnight Oil - 2011 in review And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 12/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E19: Andrew Clark | Being schooled by Andrew Clark (http://twitter.com/aclarkcomedy). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/S03E19AndrewClark.jpg) Comedy critic, author, historian, and director of Humber College's comedy program joins us just before the holidays take hold. Also, in the middle chair, Dave Paterson (http://www.davepaterson.ca) joins in. Join tva, Andrew, and Dave as we take note of the following: - Getting into the yuletide spirit with Christmas traditions - Getting laughs early in life - Andrew's life as a critic for what used to be 'Eye Weekly' magazine (http://www.thegridto.com) - Who needs to go to a comedy school anyway? - Andrew's great book 'Stand and Deliver' (http://www.amazon.ca/Stand-Deliver-Inside-Canadian-Comedy/dp/0385257007) - Andrew's work with the Globe and Mail as their 'Road Sage' (http://m.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-life/road-sage/on-the-road-to-ruin-heres-the-plan/article2051742/?service=mobile) And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 12/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E18: Carolyn Bennett & Winston Spear | Doubling the pleasure with Carolyn Bennett (http://www.carolynbennettwritercomic.blogspot.com/) and Winston Spear (http://www.diamondfield.com/winstonspear.php). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/S03E18CarolynBennettWinstonSpear.jpg) We welcome both our hilarious guests and try...TRY...not to offend. It doesn't work, really. Join tva, Carolyn, and Winston as we double up on: - Finding things offensive - Carolyn's mistaken identity with Carolyn Bennett, MP (http://carolynbennett.liberal.ca/) - Dealing with the holidays And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03P04: Dave Stone of “Beards of Comedy” | Hairy tales with Beard of Comedy (http://www.beardsofcomedy.com) DAVE STONE (http://twitter.com/davestonecomedy). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/S03P04DaveStone.jpg) Dave Stone is a member of the great touring group of comics "Beards of Comedy" who have just released their latest album "Cardio Mix" which you can buy HERE ON iTUNES! (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cardio-mix/id478722625) Join tva and Dave as we chat about: - The great comedy and arts scene in Atlanta, GA - The collective that is the Beards of Comedy - Taking chances in stand-up - The new album by the Beards, "Cardio Mix" See Dave's "Deer Hunting" bit that we talk about here: Thanks and enjoy! | 12/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E17: Fraser Young | Putting pen to paper with Fraser Young (http://www.youngfraser.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/S03E17FraserYoung.jpg) Having landed back in Toronto from NYC, we catch up with Fraser about him, the Brothers Belleville, Strombo, and others. Join tva, Fraser, and Ian as we take note of the following: - Fraser's great work on Almost Heroes (http://www.tv-links.eu/tv-shows/Almost-Heroes_25840/season_1/episode_4/), George Stromboulopoulos (http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/), and Brave New Waves (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_New_Waves) - The ugliness of going to the gym - Why 'Cheers' (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083399/) still holds water See Fraser here on Strombo in action! And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 12/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E16: Arthur Simeon | Having a normal day at the office with Arthur Simeon (http://twitter.com/bishopcomedy). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/S03E16ArthurSimeon.jpg) Arthur slides by to dish on fellow comics and really close doors on our ability to book future guests. Join tva, Arthur, and Ian as we get to the bottom of: - When cars, pedestrians and ice meet - Coming from Uganda to small-town Canada - Why commercialism sucks - If you could direct something, what would it be? - The wonderment that is Just For Laughs (http://www.hahaha.com) And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 12/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E15: Greg Proops | Taking tangents to the limit with Greg Proops (http://www.gregproops.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/S03E15GregProops.jpg) We welcome former 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whose_Line_Is_It_Anyway%3F) improviser Greg Proops to the show for a tangental chat on food, politics, and the nature of great comedy and improisation. Join tva, Greg, and Ian as we riff on: - Greg's time on 'Whose Line' - Loads of food talk... - ...then we take on politics - Greg's great podcast 'The Smartest Man in the World (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-smartest-man-in-the-world/id401055309) We're closing out Movember! Go donate at tva's Movember Page (http://ca.movember.com/mospace/143137)! And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03P03: Mo Mandel | Tiptoeing around the "M-Word" with Mo Mandel (http://momandel.com/). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/S03P03MoMandel.jpg) We chat with comedian Mo Mandel and talk about the release of his great album "The M-Word". Enjoy! Join tva and Mo as we chat about: - His new album - Things to do in Denver when you're recording - His time on 'Chelsea Lately' Thanks and enjoy! | 11/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E14: John Hastings | Losing control with John Hastings (http://www.johnhastingscomedy.com/). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/S03E14JohnHastings.jpg) John joins us fresh off of his run in the San Francisco Comedy Competition. It's a delight! - Olden tenure of the Comedic Old Guard - Nazis...for some reason - The irrelevance of the "Seinfeld" - What type of gig would you never do again if you could? - The San Francisco Comedy Competition and John's "Comedy Now" - The opening phone call by Rip Torn (http://www.jimmydorecomedy.com/comedy-and-everything-else/comedy-everything-else-ep-162-alan-havey) on Jimmy Dore's "Comedy and Everything Else" (listen to the first 3 minutes!) As well, tva's Movember Donation Page (http://ca.movember.com/mospace/143137) is up! Please donate! And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E13: Smells Like the 80s | Smelling an entire decade with | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E12: Allan Lewis of “Van der Saar” | Play the music with Allan Lewis (http://www.myspace.com/thisisvandersaar)! (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/S03E12AllanLewis.jpg) Musician Allan Lewis of 'Van der Saar' and 'Das Piumas!' slides by for a night of comedy, fun, and music nerditry. Join tva and Allan as we keep the shots from the net on the following: - The corelation of being a drummer and a goal keeper - The reunion of former opening credits music band Das Piumas! (http://www.myspace.com/daspiumas)? - A whack of music nerditry - Touring of music and comedy abroad - Hecklers! - The best dead bands - The great Bob Mould (http://www.bobmould.com) story And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 11/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E11: Richard Crouse | Calling "Action!" with Richard Crouse (http://www.richardcrouse.ca). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/S03E11RichardCrouse.jpg)" Film reviewer Richard Crouse comes by to discuss comedy, movies, and hey, comedy in movies. Join tva and Richard as they go off script on the following: - Everywhere that Richard lets you know about movies...and there are a ton - This summer in movies - Toronto's Little Film Festival (http://www.tiff.net) - Some of Richard's great interviews And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 10/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E10: Rise Ashen | Sitting down and taking a balanced approach with Rise Ashen (http://balanced-records.com/artists/rise-ashen). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/S03E10RiseAshen.jpg) Recorded while tva was in Ottawa at "One Nation" (http://www.absolutecomedy.ca>Absolute Comedy, local DJ and music producer swings by for a discussion about music, comedy, and how the two will make you very, very groggy at 5:00am. He also gives our intermission a great track from his album | 10/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E09: Dr. Whom | Doctoring up an episode with two of the boys from Doctor Whom (http://www.facebook.com/pages/DOCTOR-WHOM/239851515191#!/groups/245233138840720/). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/S03E09DrWhom.jpg) An early record this week with Ian MacIntyre and Darryl Pring of Dr. Whom in advance of their show at Comedy Bar (http://www.comedybar.ca) on Thursday, October 13th, and in advance of their nod at the Canadian Comedy Awards (http://www.canadiancomedy.ca/). Join tva, Darryl, and Ian (not that one...the nice one) as we aim the Tardis at the following: - Again with Ian, graphic novels - Another podcast election-night special - The joys and perils of Netflix - Cruises...they don't necessarily suck - Beastiality gone bad - What Dr. Whom is actually like And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 10/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E08: Jamie Lissow | Tuning in with Jamie Lissow (http://www.jamielissow.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/S03E08JamieLissow.jpg) Recorded in Ottawa in the Absolute Comedy (http://www.absolutecomedy.ca) condo in Ottawa, Jamie and tva talk math, comedy, and doing radio. Join tva and Jamie as we tend to the Morning Zoo on the following: - The joys of parenthood and uncle-dom - Only children? Jerks. The lot of them. - Hecklers and why they're jerks - Math. Easy there, not that much. - Too much merch! - Life on Leno - Possibly our last podcast...ever! And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 10/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E07: Alan Cross | Getting in tune with Alan Cross (http://www.alancross.ca) (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/S03E07AlanCross.jpg) Alan has forgotten more about music than you will ever know. Seriously. Give up. He knows it all. He's also a wonderfully funny guy and we're happy to have him in studio. Join tva, Alan, and Ian as we get into some gum-flappery on the following: - Alan's early radio days - The Ongoing History of New Music - How tva made the giant flinch - Music nerditry at its finest And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E06: Pete Zedlacher | Doing a tour of duty with Pete Zedlacher (http://www.zedlacher.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/S03E06PeteZedlacher.jpg) Pete slides by CATP Towers and we talk about bombing onstage. Well, having bombs attack the stage. Join tva, Pete, and Ian as we run the following up the flagpole and see who salutes it: - Pete's new upcoming comedy release - Touring in Afganistan for the troops - Growing up all small-town like - Dirtbag! And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E05: Andrew Johnston | Getting bitchy with Andrew Johnston (http://www.bitchsalad.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/S03E05AndrewJohnston.jpg) Andrew and tva get local, global, and bitch-salad-y in this episode. Join tva and Andrew as we go '613' on:: - The joys of drinking - Show producing, not unlike the 25th 'Bitch Salad' - Growing up gay in small towns - There is small-town content And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 9/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E04: Jackie Kashian w/ Ari Shaffir | Nerding out with Jackie Kashian (http://www.jackiekashian.com), freaking out with Ari Shaffir (http://www.arithegreat.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/S03E04JackieKashianAriShaffir.jpg) While at the "Just For Laughs" (http://www.hahaha.com) festival in Montreal, we were able to grab some of Jackie's time, and Ari comes knocking at the door. Literally. Join tva, Jackie, and Ari as we get festive on the following: - The JFL Festival as a whole - The art of writing comedy - Podcasting - Much much much more... And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 9/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E03: Robert Cait | PartyPartyPartytime with old friend Robert Cait (http://www.robertcait.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/S03E03RobertCait.jpg) We go vocal with Robert at the "Just For Laughs" (http://www.hahaha.com) festival in Montreal. Join tva and Robert as they catch up on lost time and mull over: - The move from Toronto to LA - Voice acting - What it's like sounding an awful lot like Stephen Wright (http://www.stephenwright.com) - This year's JFL And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 9/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E02: Trent McClellan | Down in the maze with Trent McClellan (http://www.trentscomedy.com/). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/S03E02TrentMcClellan.jpg) We go through a series of left-and-rights with Trent. Join tva, Trent, and Ian as we go through the following stag-do invite list: - Touring the west of Canada - How jokes are never ever completed - How to distract yourself on long road trips - Mythical creatures and other mispronounciations - Bad workplace contests - Bad stag events And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 8/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03P02: Dan Levy | Lauding congratulations with Dan Levy (http://danlevyshow.com/). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/S03P02DanLevy.jpg) We welcome Dan onto the show for a great chat about his writing for shows, his stand-up, his early sketch days and his new album "Congrats On Your Success". We thank him for his time. Great great conversation! Join tva and Dan as we put pen to paper on the following topics: - His myriad writing credits - The early sketch days - His album "Congrats On Your Success" (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/congrats-on-your-success!/id454005087) - Touring with Aziz Ansari (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aziz_Ansari) Thanks and enjoy! | 8/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E01B: Todd Glass | Into Part Two with Todd Glass (http://www.toddglass.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/S03E01BToddGlass1.jpg) Comedian Todd Glass joins us for the second half of our season-opener two-parter. Join tva, Todd, and Ian as we set up the room nicely with the following: - Dealing with hecklers - Being decent people can go a long, long way - Todd's new podcast (http://www.christineetaylor.com/2011/08/new-todd-glass-podcast.html) And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 8/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03P01: Tig Notaro | On the road with Tig Notaro (http://www.tignation.com/). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/S03P01TigNotaro1.jpg) Our first phoner of Season 3 and we have Tig Notaro on the line in advance of her show in Toronto at The Comedy Bar (http://comedybar.ca/). Make sure you check it out if you can! Also make sure that you check out Tig's podcast "Professor Blastoff" (http://www.earwolf.com/show/professor-blastoff/) and her new album "Good One" that is available on iTunes and through our sponsor eMusic.com (http://www.dpbolvw.net/el117xdmjdl06441621021475722) where you can get $10 off your purchase! Join tva, Tig, Ian, and Tig's TomTom as we steer towards the following topics: - Tig's new album "Good One" - Tig being Tig first before being a cop on The Sarah Silverman Program (http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/sarah_silverman_program/videos/index.jhtml) - The exhaustion experienced on "Community" (http://www.nbc.com/community/) - Tig's new show that was developed at the great community at Largo at the Coronet (http://www.largo-la.com/) - The difference between the talkshows Thanks and enjoy! | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS03E01A: Todd Glass | Starting a season off right with Todd Glass (http://www.toddglass.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/S03E01AToddGlass.jpg) Comedian Todd Glass joins us for the first of a funny two-parter. Join tva, Todd, and Ian as we set up the room nicely with the following: - What the Right Wing are up to - The love of good comedy venues like Comedy Bar (http://www.comedybar.ca) - The love of good comedy in general And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 8/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSeason 2 Bonus Episode: “Nerd Nite!” | Hey, all. Before Season Three rolls out, here's a presentation that Todd and Ian did at the latest "Nerd Nite" in Toronto on August 5, 2011 at the Tranzac Club. "Nerd Night" features a series of presentations on various topics of interest and we were asked to talk about podcasting, and how it's become so prevelant in society right now. I think we may have done okay. Enjoy! And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSeason 2 Wrap-up! | Two seasons, 50 episodes, and some awesome guests. We're taking a break for a bit and will be back with some more great episodes of "Comedy Above the Pub". We can't thank you enough for listening. Thanks so much! And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 7/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E25: Nug! | Pulling into port with Nug (http://twitter.com/#!/nug13). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/S02E25Nug.jpg) Improvisor and actor Nug joins us for tales of cruises, TV shows, and a not-so-secret new project. Join tva, Nug, and Ian as we weigh anchor and weigh in on the following: - Nug's cruise ship adventures - How social media leads to podcast topics really easily - Nug's work on 'The Ron James Show' (http://www.cbc.ca/ronjames/) and his work with LARPers (http://www.larp.com/) - Nug's not-so-secret project (http://illusionoid.wordpress.com/category/podcasts/) And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 7/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E24: Massimo Capra | Cookin' up some laughs with Chef Massimo Capra (http://massimocapra.com/). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/S02E24MassimoCapra.jpg) Chef Massimo comes to CATP Towers and joins Todd for a load of chat about food and fun. Join tva and Massimo as we slice into the following: - We discuss Massimo's new book 3 Chefs (http://massimocapra.com/products.php) - Self-mutilation in the kitchen's of Italy - Massimo steps to the honour of Paris Hilton (http://www.parishilton.com) - Massimo helps save Todd's old haunt (http://www.theoldyork.com/) - What the hell is wrong with people in restaurants??? And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 7/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E23: Nick Beaton & Steve Scholtz | The Laugh-opalypse approacheth with Bloor Horsemen Nick Beaton (http://www.funnybusiness.ca/roster.php?id=144) and Steve Scholtz (http://www.greatesthumanever.com/Steve_Scholtz/Home.html). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/S02E23NickBeatonSteveScholtz.jpg) We have the immense pleasure of visiting with Nick and Steve before they take off to different shores and move their comedy careers outside of Canada. It was a true pleasure to have them on before they go. Good luck, guys! Join tva, Nick, Steve, and Ian while we explore the following deadly sins: - Cats, pets, and how they can help out with problems - It turns out Steve will pretty much eat filth - Prepping for big moves - The call of the UK and the US - How TV Ruined Your Life (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxQuHocBmxw) - Apparently tva made reference to THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu_KlwC9ozY) again And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 7/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E22: Sharilyn Johnson | Things get hot with Sharilyn Johnson (http://twitter.com/sharilynj). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/S02E22SharilynJohnson.jpg) Comedy reviewer, owner of the great blog Third-Beat.com (http://www.third-beat.com/), and most recently fringe performer in "An Inconvenient Truthiness" (http://www.hamiltonfringe.ca/shows/an-inconvenient-truthiness), Sharilyn Johnson joins us before we murder plates of curry. Join tva, Sharilyn, and Ian while we chew on the following: - Why women aren't funny - The art of interviewing comedians - Her great show called "An Inconvenient Truthiness" - Comedy nerditry and, above all, obsession - Utter comedy when you unneccessarily censor The Count (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQgB4424SIM) and Sesame Street (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu_KlwC9ozY) as a whole And don't forget to CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Hot-Sandwich-I-Am-One-Of-300-People-Bringing-JIMMY-PARDO-to-Toronto/131922020220797) to bring JIMMY PARDO (http://www.jimmypardo.com) to Toronto. Thanks and enjoy! | 7/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E21: David Miller | We are honoured to talk with his honour David Miller (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Miller_(Canadian_politician)). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/S02E21DavidMiller.jpg) Former Toronto Mayor David Miller comes to one of his former constituents and rules! Join tva, David, and Ian as we ponder the following points of agenda: - David's time as mayor of Toronto - What happens when politicians use Twitter for the wrong reasons (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anne-peterson/scott-adams-anthony-weiner_b_882455.html) - The job David has now (http://www.urbangreenjobs.ca/) - Toronto FC (http://www.torontofc.ca), Ipswitch Town (http://www.itfc.co.uk), Rangers (http://www.rangers.co.uk) and other great points of sports - The former mayor's and tva's TweetFight Thanks and enjoy! | 6/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E20: David Pryde | David Pryde (http://www.davidpryde.com/) swings by with a tingling Spidey-Sense. (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/S02E20DavidPryde.jpg) Funny man David Pryde Google-maps his way to the CATP Towers to record with us. Join tva, David, and Ian as we spin a web of the following: - The brilliance of summer, road work, and other cities - David's great album "googly" - Nerditry! (what else would you expect?) - The Ultimate Comic Book Set Thanks and enjoy! | 6/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E19A: BONUS EPISODE – Jason Deline Outtakes | We can't get enough of Jason Deline (http://www.jasondeline.com/). Or his boozy partner. Here you go, folks. A bonus episode of outtakes from the Jason Deline episode. You have been warned. Thanks and enjoy! | 6/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E19: Jason Deline | Jason Deline (http://www.jasondeline.com/) takes shots. (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/S02E19JasonDeline.jpg) Voice actor Jason steps into the stuio with some Mexican courage. It gets weird but funny. Join tva, Jason, and Ian as we go vocal on: - Jason's great work on Radio Vault (http://radiovault.posterous.com/) and beyond - The wonderful art of voice acting - Jason's voice workshop (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4184346653) - ...and more items that, where not covered here, will be rolled out in an outtakes reel Thanks and enjoy! | 6/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E18: Steve Hofstetter | Steve Hofstetter (http://www.stevehofstetter.com/) comes back to the fold to scold (politically). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/S02E18SteveHofstetter.jpg) It's a pleasure to have Steve back on the podcast and we get very topical, very fast. It's a great conversation with him. Join tva, Steve, and Ian chaw the fat over: - The quality of ownership in comedy clubs these days - We look at the US, Canada, and the differences therein - What happens when hecklers just...don't...get it - We ask you to donate in the name of Mr. Stillman (https://secure.ppaction.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=pp_ppol_DonationFormOneTimeGift&__utma=1.1370980824.1307069927.1307069927.1307069927.1&__utmb=1.9.10.1307069927&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1307070117.1.2.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=planned%20parenthood%20donations&__utmv=-&__utmk=36862112) Thanks and enjoy! | 6/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E17: Brendan McKeigan | Brendan McKeigan (http://brendanmckeigan.com/) turns our studio into a house of lies. (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/S02E17BrendanMcKeigan.jpg) Join tva and Brendan as we swear on a stack of bibles on the following: - They've gone and cancelled "Lie To Me" and Brendan ain't happy - The joys of touring with your friends, and Rappin' Dave Merheje (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O01vPyjxPKE) - Hipsters...um, out of Brendan's way - Look who's new to Twitter (http://twitter.com/brendanmckeigan) - Todd contracts bird flu trying to support local business Thanks and enjoy! | 5/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E16: Peter Anthony | Things get hairy with Peter Anthony (http://www.peteranthony.net). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/S02E16PeterAnthony.jpg) An Ian-less episode and friend Peter from the old days slides by. Join tva and Peter as we have close shaves with the following: - What exactly the metamorphosis of drinking involves - The Halifax Comedy Festival and performing at home - When fights break out at comedy nights - The beauty of summer. Really. It's gorgeous. Thanks and enjoy! | 5/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E15: Darryl Purvis | We take a 7th inning stretch with Darryl Purvis (http://www.darrylpurvis.com/). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/S02E15DarrylPurvis.jpg) A special Mother's Day/post-Jays game record at CATP, and we cover a lot about touring, comedy, and how jokes outside of the comedy club can get you in bother. Join tva, Darryl, and Ian as we take a swing at the following: - Mother's Day is a bit of a thing - Darryl gets into trouble but is not a baseball-fan misogynist - Todd gets into trouble but is not an opera-going racist - What do right-thinking East-Coasters drink now? Thanks and enjoy! | 5/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E14: Precious Chong & Erin Keaney | We keep far from mum with Precious Chong (http://www.preciouschong.com/) and Erin Keaney (http://www.diamondfield.com/erinkeaney.php). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/S02E14PreciousChongErinKeaney.jpg) We drop this episode early in order to get some word on the street about Erin and Precious' show "Push...one Mother of a Show" (http://thebadmomsclub.com/2011/05/push-one-mother-of-a-show.html). Join tva, Erin, Precious, and Ian as put on a sweater because it's cold outside, finish our vegetables, and speak when we're spoken to about: - We talk about their show going on at the Tarragon Theatre Push...one Mother of a Show (https://tickets.tarragontheatre.com/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent289.html) - The results of the election...before it happens (http://www.electionprediction.org/) - The Royal Wedding (http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/) - The joys of motherhood - Their show's great director Linda Kash (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0440514/) Thanks and enjoy! | 5/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E13: Freedom of Speech w/ Nile Seguin | We have our way with words with Nile Seguin (http://www.nileseguin.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/S02E13NileSeguin.jpg) This episode is devoted for the most part on the Guy Earle case on the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hGiiwMV5CfBzSfvep-SMEdpPdJqg?docId=6635368) that has been talked about quite a bit in the comedy community and beyond. Ian gets useful as he was actually at the night in question, so he provides his insights. We thank Nile Seguin for coming in to discuss it with us. Join tva, Nile, and Nile as we pass judgement on the following: - A well-written blog by comedian Simon Rakoff that captures some good points (http://www.simonrakoff.com/wordpress/?p=110) - What happened that night - What does this do to freedom of speech? - Nile's got a great podcast (http://totalrequestcomedy.com/) that he does with Debra DiGiovanni (http://www.debradg.com) Thanks and enjoy! | 4/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E12: Brian Lazanik | Brian Lazanik (http://www.brianlazanik.com) comes by to chew the fat. (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/S02E12BrianLazanik.jpg) A big episode this week where we talk about the joys and sorrows of comedy. Truly a great time with Brian and local fave Todd Graham (http://www.idiotgallant.com). Join tva, Brian, and the other Todd knaw on the following: - Humbling stage experiences - UK, US, and other places to perform in that aren't Canada - We get to the bottom of Brian getting disappeared from 'Last Comic Standing' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Comic_Standing_6) Thanks and enjoy! | 4/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02P03: “Textuality” | It's time to talk about a movie that, if it isn't about you, you're probably texting that person right now. (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/textuality_logo.gif) Mark Rigaux (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2841804/), the producer of the movie "Textuality (http://www.textualitymovie.com/)" gets on the other end of the blower to talk about the film. It opens this week and you should check it out once it hits theatres near you. Join tva and Marc as we call action on: - What it is to be a producer. I sure didn't know. - Wrangling talent for films - Working with the likes of Jason Lewis (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0507314/) and Eric McCormack (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0507314/) Thanks and enjoy! | 4/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E11: Andrew Schulz | We double up with New York's Andrew Schulz (http://www.theandrewschulz.com) and Toronto's Rob Mailloux (http://twitter.com/thecomedyaddict). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/S02E11AndrewSchulz.jpg) We're fortunate to have Andrew Schulz come in from New York while he tours Canada, and also lucky to have Rob Mailloux, the gent that brought him there. Join tva, Andrew, Rob, and Ian as we throw down on (do people still say "throw down"? Throw down, then): - The difference between the New York comedy scene and that found in Canada - The different creative processes that allow different people to come up with the same joke about poo - Touring horror stories Thanks and enjoy! | 4/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E10: Tracey Hoyt | We get animated with Tracey Hoyt (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0398485/). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/S02E10TraceyHoyt.jpg) An Ian-less affair, where Tracey comes by in good voice. We talk about some fantastic shows that she's now a part of. And tva tries to save a few bob by getting animation voice training early. Join tva and Tracey as when we don't talk about food, we talk about: - Food. Like a lot of it. I did mention that, didn't I? Dammit. - Getting your accents together at the Speech Accent Archive (http://accent.gmu.edu/) - Tracey's great work in "Servitude" (http://www.servitudemovie.com/), "Stag" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1821617/), and some Dr. Seuss thing (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1699440/) - Getting your voice animated Thanks and enjoy! | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E09: Darrin Rose | We get our day in court with Darrin Rose (http://www.darrinrose.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/S02E09DarrinRose.jpg) Darrin slides by for a spell and we have no objectsion. Join tva, Darrin, and Ian as we testify on the following: - Darrin's time on the bench on "Love Court (http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/lovecourt/)" - The run-away smash "Video On Trial (http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/videoontrial/)" - Film work, the Edinburgh Fest, and yet another guest of ours has been on "The Debaters (http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/)" - Darrin's work with Gerry Dee (http://www.gerrydee.com/) Thanks and enjoy! | 4/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E08: Jason Blanchard | A nice shore leave with Jason Blanchard (http://Jason Blanchard). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/S02E08JasonBlanchard.jpg) Old friend Jason Blanchard joins us above the pub for a shanty or two. Join tva, Jason, and Ian as we run these topics up the flagpole: - Life on cruise ships performing - The tips for survival for long passages at sea - What to avoid in Belize. Mostly cabs - The new "Stand Up & Bite Me" on BiteTV (http://www.bite.ca) Thanks and enjoy! | 3/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02P02: Henry Rollins | Some words are spoken with Henry Rollins! (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/S02P02HenryRollins.jpg) We welcome over the phone musician, actor, author, performer Henry Rollins (http://www.henryrollins.com)! We were able to have a brief chat in advance of his show in Toronto at the Great Hall. Click HERE (http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10004636DFAF6BD1?artistid=736000&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=52) to buy tickets. Join tva, Henry, and Ian as we discuss: - The spoken word forum - Keeping busy by acting on "Sons of Anarchy" (http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/soa/) - Who Henry finds funny - What has excited Henry over his past 50 years Thanks and enjoy! | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E07: John Catucci | We break focaccia with John Catucci (http://www.diamondfield.com/johncatucci.php). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/S02E07JohnCatucci.jpg) Half of the Doo Wops (http://www.thedoowops.com/) John Catucci shows up this week and we also team up with old friend Dave Paterson (http://www.davepaterson.com) who joins in. Join tva, John, Ian, and Dave as colloquio: - Family life in the Catucci house - Life in the Doo Wops - We go Italian - We have a DoodleBop (http://www.doodlebops.com) in the house! Thanks and enjoy! | 3/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02P01: Michael Showalter | We book some time with Michael Showalter! (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/S02P01MichaelShowalter1.jpg) Welcome to our first phoner! We were able to get hold of comedian, sketch artist, actor, and now author Michael Showalter (http://www.michaelshowalter.net/)! We were able to have a brief chat in advance of his show in Toronto at the Horseshoe Tavern. Click HERE (http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10004594CC7E94E1?artistid=1299690&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=51) to buy tickets. Join tva, Michael, and Ian as we turn the page on: - The art of procrastination and writing - Finding fulfillment in creativity - A wee bit about "Law & Order" Thanks and enjoy! | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E06: Shelley Marshall | We put names to faces with Shelley Marshall (http:www.shelleymarshall.com). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/S02E06ShelleyMarshall.jpg) Comedian, world traveller, and fantastic friend Shelley Marshall swings by to sit a spell and give the whisky a go. Join tva, Shelley, and Ian as we get around to the following: - Her delightful show "Full Bawdy Comedy (http://www.fullbawdycomedy.com/)" - Opening for "Puppetry of the Penis (http://www.puppetryofthepenis.com/)" - Comedy in the UK - Gigging down in South Africa (not Sun City) Thanks and enjoy! | 3/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E05: Alan Park | You know, that Alan Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Park) is quite the character. (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/S02E05AlanPark.jpg) Comedian, actor, and sometime impressionist Alan Park comes in and joins us and talks about some of his favourite faces to put on. Join tva, Alan, and Ian as we tip our foppy wigs to the following: - We ever so slightly get into politics. But why wouldn't you today? - We discover that a good impression is all about having a good wig - Alan does Jagger, Durst, and some Nickelback - Oh, and he did it all for Air Farce (http://www.airfarce.com) Thanks and enjoy! | 3/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E04: Aaron Berg | Aaron Berg (http://www.aaronberg.com) stops by looking for packing peanuts and any liquor boxes we can spare. (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/S02E04AaronBerg.jpg) Friend of the podcast Aaron Berg slides by for a chin wag. The clanging noise that you hear in the background is that of names being dropped. Join tva, Aaron, and Ian as we get a move on: - The number of projects Aaron gets involved with that have "King" in the title - Always being the tough guy - Giving it up and moving to New York - A load of comedian name-droppery - The worst hairpiece ever (http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1543149056/nm0073683) Also, make sure you stay tuned to the end for a little taste of Jamie Kilstein (http://www.jamiekilstein.com/). If you are looking to see Jamie, CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS (https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/159774)! Thanks and enjoy! | 2/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E03: Christian Potenza | Total Drama (http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tdi/) with Christian Potenza (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Potenza). (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/S02E03ChristianPotenza.jpg) We are blessed with the presence of brilliant voice actor and exceptional portrayer of exaggeratingly large dental care equipment Christian Potenza. Join tva, Christian, and Ian as we work out our diaphragms studio-style on: - The art and indignity of the audition process - The joys of voice acting - Nerding out with fans at conventions - There be wizards - Getting hassled by twerps in Pennsylvania - Punching Jackie Chan in the face Thanks and enjoy! | 2/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E02: Zoe Randall and Tim Rabnett | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/S02E02ZoeRandall.jpg) We drop an amazing submission with "Just For Laughs" booker Zoe Randall and comedian Tim Rabnett. We've got two fantastic guests to describe the ins-and-outs of the world's most popular and successful comedy festival. Join tva, Zoe, Tim, and Ian as we get the downlow on: - Life on the JFL booking side - The secrets to making a good submission demo - Our guest's upcoming nuptuals - Comics that Zoe hates and will never perform in Montreal [not guaranteed] Thanks and enjoy! | 2/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS02E01: “WooHoo!: Classic Simpsons Trivia” Creators Andrew Ennals and Amanda Factor | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/S02E01WooHooTrivia.jpg) Andrew Ennals and Amanda Factor of WooHoo!: Classic Simpsons Trivia (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150258028346222) make away with some retirement grease. We open the second season with a bang, folks. The good folks at WH!:CST slide by and take us through one of the most popular and innovative trivia nights in the city of Toronto. Let's hope it gets popular. Like "B-Sharps" popular. Join tva, Andrew, Amanda, and Ian as we KBBL it up on: - What makes for great trivia nights - Innovative team names - Why the Simpsons of all things? - Favourite Simpson moments, characters, etc Thanks and enjoy! | 2/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSeason 2 – SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | Hey, all. Just a quick message from all of us at "Comedy Above the Pub" thanking you all for listening to our first season. Season 2 is just around the corner. Circle February 4, 2011 on your calendar, folks. It promises to be a great season. Thanks again! | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E25: Ryan Belleville | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/25aa.jpg) RYAN BELLEVILLE (http://www.ryanbelleville.com) monkeys around on the last show of the season. Last show of the first season, and we close it in full voice. Join tva, Ryan, Darcy, and Ian as we drive it home talking about: - Our favourite primates - New doses of fatherhood - Ryan's new show coming soon to Showcase (http://www.showcase.ca) - The preferences in stand-up over film Thanks for listening to us in our last season! We'll be taking a bit of a break and bringing you another quality season of Comedy Above the Pub. Thanks and enjoy! | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E24: Nile Seguin | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/aans.jpg) NILE SEGUIN (http://www.nileseguin.com) takes us away from the fringe. Friend of the show Nile Seguin shows up with a full Darcy-and-Ian complement. What happens on the first show of 2011? Well: - We talk about the importance of show notes - We talk about the fringe festivals and how they're no festivals for old men - Nile was on the Debaters! - We're hopelessly optimistic about Team Canada Enjoy! | 1/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E23: Dave Paterson | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/23aa.jpg) Time for some prenebriation with DAVE PATERSON (http://www.davepaterson.ca). Long-time friend of the show Dave Paterson shows up. Thanksgiving's bonus episode was so good we had him back. He even admits that he had a good time. Why? Because Ian's still on the naughty-stoop. So we bring in stand-up stand-in Todd Graham (http://idiotgallant.com/). We do a New Year's Warm-up and Wind-Down and Talk About: - How we got a shout-out in Now Magazine (http://www.nowtoronto.com/stage/story.cfm?content=178431) for being a half-decent comedy podcast. We thank them. - We talk about how we fared purchasing gifts this past year - We get ready for the New Year talking about parties, drink, food, etc - We wrap up looking at 2010 and examine the best and worst that the year had to offer for comedy, film, and television. Our opinions only. Enjoy and have a great New Year! See you in 2011! | 12/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E22: Allison Dore | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/aa22.jpg) We settle in and have a cool Yule with ALLISON DORE (http://www.diamondfield.com/allisondore.php). Friend of the previous-and-now-podcast Allison Dore shows up with some surly honesty for the holidays. Join tva, Allison, Darcy, and Ian-on-the-naughty-stoop stand-in Joel Buxton (http://premisepunchtag.wordpress.com/) as we get festive about: - Inappropriate gifts at Christmas parties - Dealing with family units at the holidays - The bestest Christmas gifts ever - The worstest Christmas gifts ever - Why booze makes everything better - Why sibling rivalry rocks - A TON of "Tweet the Guest" questions Thanks again to Helen Arney for: Office Party (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/its-going-to-be-awkward-christmas/id407044522) by Helen Arney and Paul Richards We got the album "It's Going to be an Awkward Chirstmas, Darling" from Helen Arney, sent all the way from the UK. Thanks so much! When you're back in Canada, you'll be back on the show. Promises! Enjoy! | 12/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRemembering Jocko Alston | As you may remember Jocko Alston was the very first guest we had on this podcast. On Wednesday, Dec 22/10, we received word that he passed away suddenly. Not much is known at this point regarding a lot of the details, but we hope the best for his family that remain. We will keep you posted on any tributes or fundraisers of any kind in this regard, so please watch our Facebook page and Twitter feeds for details. Know that the funds raised from the Dec 30th show will go towards his child. Details to follow. Thanks to Dave Paterson and Darcy Fiander for the help with this. It's a small tribute to a great man. Thank you for listening. Thank you for everything, Jocko. You are missed. | 12/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E21: Kevin Brauch | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/aa.jpg) Iron Cheff America (http://www.foodnetwork.com/iron-chef-america/index.html) co-host KEVIN BRUACH (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Brauch) gets us sloppy on the podcast. Friend and three-time guest of the TVA Podcast Kevin Brauch joins us back for laughs and some really horrible drinks. Join tva, Kevin, Darcy and Ian as we toast the following: - Aperatifs hit the table and we talk about Kevin's star factor - We enjoy a tipple and chat about life on Iron Chef - We order another round and talk about Canadians who could win - Another tune from Helen Arney & Paul Richard's "It's Going to Be an Awkward Christmas, Darling" now available in iTunes! (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/its-going-to-be-awkward-christmas/id407044522) - We top up the glasses and get through a mess of "Tweet the Guest" questions - We have the PURPLE DRANK that gets us sick and well at the same time - We want you to check out "One Shot with Kevin Brauch" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf8aL0GA25I&feature=related) and "I Drink Your Stuff" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbMfS9WSK4A) (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PD.jpg) Enjoy! | 12/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E20: Carolyn Bennett | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/s1e20aa.jpg) Comedian CAROLYN BENNETT (http://www.carolynbennettwritercomic.blogspot.com/) joins us and talks about things that she can't talk about in the new studio. Friend and three-time guest of the TVA Podcast Carolyn Bennett joins us back for giggles and japery. Join tva, Carolyn, and Darcy as we take kicks at the cat on: - Working for the government and not being able to talk about it - We got health issues - We give a listen to friends of the podcast Helen Arney & Paul Richard's "It's Going to Be an Awkward Christmas, Darling" now available in iTunes! (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/its-going-to-be-awkward-christmas/id407044522) - There's a gift exchange, people! Enjoy! | 12/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E19: Christina Walkinshaw | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/s1e19.jpg) We get both happy and g4y with CHRISTINA WALKINSHAW (http://twitter.com/walkinsauce). Cages of poop-throwing monkeys look above the pub at us in this episode and wonder just what the h-e-double-hockey-sticks is going on. Join tva, Christina, Ian, and Darcy as we get saucy on the following: - Again with the comedy road trips - Christina invents two new comedy festivals - We invent a new catchphrase (http://twitter.com/#!/search/%23g4y) - We get some downright nasty "Tweet the Guest" questions - We figure out a way to spoil your dinner conversation at Ruth's Chris (http://www.ruthschris.com/). Email or Facebook us with your songs that would go well on a man-batical playlist! Enjoy! | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E18: Adam Growe | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/s1e18.jpg) We hail down ADAM GROWE (http://www.adamgrowe.com) from Cash Cab Canada (http://www.discoverychannel.ca/Showpage.aspx?sid=12767) Adam joins us again and takes us through the left and right turns of driving a car while being filmed asking people questions. Join tva, Adam and Darcy, as we pick up the following fares: - Middle-aged athleticism - Places to buy coffee (support your local coffee option) - Places not to buy shirts - Being this close to Justin Bieber - Season 4 of "Cash Cab Canada" - "Tweet the Guest" questions - Adam turns the tables and asks us questions. Finally, someone asks us how we're doing. Enjoy! | 11/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E17: Kristeen Von Hagen | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/s1e17aa.jpg) Fellow Three-Letter Acronym KRISTEEN VON HAGEN (http://www.kristeenvonhagen.com) slides by to share some Three Word Poetry (http://www.twitter.com/threewordpoetry) Kristeen joins tva et al at CATP Towers just after tva's return from Absolute Comedy in Ottawa. Join tva, KVH, Darcy, and Ian as they meander through topics such as: - Travel tips and road games - The caché that comes with doing a Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" (http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/premium_blend/index.jhtml) - Working a Just For Laughs (http://www.hahaha.com) gig - A load...LOAD...of "Tweet the Guest" questions This week: We want to hear from you. Send in your "Movie Titles That Sound Like Pooping". Phone, email, or post on the Facebook wall. Enjoy! | 11/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E16: Steve Patterson | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/s1e161.jpg) Host of CBC (http://www.cbc.ca)'s "The Debaters" (http://www.cbc.ca/thedebaters/) STEVE PATTERSON (http://www.stevepatterson.ca) comes to the episode with a point or two to raise. Full complement this week, as we ambush Steve in his hotel room in this commando guerrila-style episode. Join tva, Steve, Darcy, and Ian as we look at the finer points of: - The perks of living in a hotel on a Crown Corporation's dime - Gigging in the UK and other great places...like the North West Territories - The Debaters...obviously. Really. A lot about The Debaters. Enjoy! | 11/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E15: Nikki Payne | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/s1e15aa.jpg) Funny gal NIKKI PAYNE (http://www.nikkipayne.com) shows up with a sack of phalli for us to enjoy! No Darcy this week but we don't have many-if-any technical gaffes with thrice-winner of Canadian Comedy Awards, twice Gemini-nodded Nikki Payne. Join tva, Nikki, and Ian as we knaw on the following: - The upcoming Bluenose tour with funny guy Peter Anthony (http://www.peteranthony.net) - Nikki reads from some of her great pirate erotica - We talk about the joy of having actual recognition for work - We trash-talk trashy hotels - If you like people sitting in a room singing theme songs from cartoons, we got you covered Enjoy! | 11/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E14: Derek Forgie | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/s1e14.jpg) We get smart, sexy, and secretive with funny man DEREK FORGIE! (http://www.derekforgie.com) No Ian (don't be that sad about it) but we march on regardless with MTV-Canada and "Last Comic Standing" jokester Derek Forgie. This week, tva, Derek, and Darcy deliberate on the following: - The results of the mayoral races - We talk about our best/worst Hallowe'en costumes and ASK YOU FOR YOURS! - We have listener mail - Derek lets you the listener on a very special secret (http://www.hsse.ca)...for you alone! Enjoy! | 10/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E13: Mike Paterson | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/s1e13aa.jpg) Some SmackDown is laid with Canadian Comedy Nom MIKE PATERSON! (http://www.youtube.com/user/MikePPO) While he's in town for the Canadian Comedy Awards, tva, Mike, Ian, and Darcy prattle on about: - Playing both sides of the street, comedically - If you know Mike, and you should...wrestling - Really bad wrestling names...WE WANT YOURS!!! Enjoy! | 10/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E12: Jenn Robertson | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/s1e12aa.jpg) We talk turkey with Jenn Robertson (http://www.diamondfield.com/jennrobertson.php). We welcome Jenn into the studio before she flees the country, where we chat about: - Domestic life in show business - Competing with Jenn's parent's podcast (http://www.doublexposureradio.com/) - The impending trip to LA...for Jenn, not us. Enjoy! | 10/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01 Bonus: Thanksgiving with Dave Paterson | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/S1bonus_aa.jpg) Dave Paterson (http://www.dave-paterson.ca) comes over and joins the podcast for a Thanksgiving feast. Having never learned our lessons, we put together this bonus episode before and after a Thanksgiving feast that featured the podcast cast, friends, and family. And booze. Apparently we like the booze. Happy Thanksgiving, folks! tva (Kiss link) (http://heyitstva.com/?p=1021) | 10/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E11: Tom Dustin | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/s1e11aa1.jpg) We discover Tom Dustin (http://www.tomdustin.com/) likes whisky as much as we do. Full complement this week as we pop the cork with hilarious Bostonian Tom Dustin! At some point it gets Vaudevillian. I'm told. Join tva, Tom, Ian and Darcy as we stare at each other and ask "What are you lookin' at?" as well as: - What it's like winning The Great Canadian Laugh-Off (http://www.yukyukslaughoff.com/blog/?tag=tom-dustin) - The Boston Comedy scene - What it's like running a talkshow Enjoy! | 10/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E10: Matt Davis | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/s01e10aa.jpg) Good friend Matt Davis (http://www.daviscomedy.com/) comes armed with literature! Again we're without Darcy, but we have great friend Matt Davis here this week all the way from Alabama in what appears to be a continuing series of talking with American guests. We'll get a Canadian back soon. We promise. Or maybe someone from France. No promises. Join tva, Matt, and Ian as we discuss: - Life growing up in Alabama - How not to get your way through Spanish class - How to be in full control of one's Wikipedia page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Davis_(comedian))...we're looking at you Sullivan Smith (http://www.youtube.com/user/SullivanSmith) - Tea Partyers, Sarah Palin, and other blights on society Enjoy! | 9/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E09: Anthony Jeselnik | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/s01e09aa.jpg) Anthony Jeselnik (http://www.anthonyjeselnik.com/) comes by for a late-night chat. A Darcy-less affair, Anthony takes time out on a Saturday to come out and share some comedy at CATP Studios! Join tva, Anthony, and Ian as we discuss: - European travel and why it can be wicked awesome - Anthony's new album Shakespeare (http://www.comedycentral.com/press/press_releases/2010/090810_anthony-jeselniks-shakespeare-album.jhtml) hits the shelves, both figureative and otherwise - Awkward stage moments - What it's like working on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" (http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/) - The very, very, very short-lived "Down & Dirty" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFnKTs6CXwQ) Enjoy! | 9/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E08: Allyson Smith | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/S01E08aa.jpg) Allyson Smith (http://asmithcomedy.com/) is the first podcast guest to join us in the new CATP Towers. Allyson takes time out of her busy touring schedule to join us and we couldn't be happier. Join tva, Allyson, Darcy and Ian as we discuss: - Vacationing, travel, and the festidious rituals we all have doing them - People you'd do drugs with - The comedy community and how it sometimes is actually quite pleasant - Ian may just go on a date and we need to sort out what food is going to make things happen Also, call us this week at 206.202.8065 and give us your best/worst first date experiences! Enjoy! | 9/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E07: Steve Scholtz | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/catps01e071.jpg) Steve Scholtz (http://www.greatesthumanever.com/Steve_Scholtz/Home.html) joins us as part of our ongoing "Steves We Like" podcast series. TVA Podcast fave Steve Scholtz joins us in our location in the comedy bunker this week. Join tva, Steve, Darcy and Ian as we discuss: - Podcasting and starting from the ground up - Science...but in a funny way - Beards and the single man Also check out our fancy new Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/comedyabovethepub) Enjoy! | 9/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E06: Steve Hofstetter | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/catps01e06.jpg) We got US Comic Steve Hofstetter (http://picksteve.com/) in a very posh hotel this week! In this episode, we were very fortunate to get Steve to join us as he tours through Canada. Join tva, Steve, Darcy and Ian as we discuss: - Touring comedy across North America - Social Networking and how to actually use it to get shows - Honing the act and making it your own instead of someone elses Also check out our fancy new Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/comedyabovethepub) Enjoy! | 9/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E05: Julien Dionne | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/s01e05.jpg) Funny New Brunny Julien Dionne (http://www.juliendionne.com) hops in from NYC to join us this week. Join tva, Julien Darcy and Ian as we get to the bottom of: - What the state of stand-up is in NYC - Hosting the hell out of a room...and failing - One-Nighter + Legion Hall + Nothing But Women = Hot Hot Death - Scranton, PA and The Office Tour (http://www.scrantontimestribune.com/projects/maps/map3.3.html) - First-time-on-stage character acts and other atrocities of nature Audio excerpt: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4855356/julien_dionne/ (http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4855356/julien_dionne/) Also give our phone line a call at 206.202.8065. Enjoy! | 8/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E04: Brad Long | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/captps01e04b.jpg) We got him! Celebrity chef BRAD LONG (http://www.localfare.ca) cooks up a storm on this week's podcast! Join tva, Chef Long, Darcy and Ian as we fry up the following: - How a career in music can lead to a life of cooking - We talk about his restaurant Veritas (http://www.localfare.ca/) - We get into Restaurant Makeover (http://www.foodnetwork.ca/ontv/shows/Restaurant-Makeover/show.html?titleid=86270), of course - We field a ton of Tweet (https://twitter.com/CATPPodcast) The Guest questions - Belong Café at the Brick Works, opening November 2010 (http://ebw.evergreen.ca/news/entry/brad-long-to-operate-belong-cafe-at-the-brick-works/) - Bloor Cinema's screening of Fresh and discussion panel after the film - Aug 26, 2010 (http://bloorcinema.com/movies/?movie_id=353) Also give our phone line a call at 206.202.8065 and let us know your guilty food pleasures. Enjoy! Also give our phone line a call at 206.202.8065. Enjoy! Music graciously provided by New Fast Automatic Daffodils | 8/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E03: Ian MacIntyre | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/s01e03.jpg) The breathless and funny Ian MacIntyre (http://www.3peters.com/ian.html) takes time out of his busy schedule with The Sketchersons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sketchersons) and Approximately 3 Peters (http://www.3peters.com) to join us this week. Join tva, Ian, Darcy and Ian as they get very giggly discussing this: - Splitting time between two great sketch troupes - The fantastic show that is "Sunday Night Live" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sketchersons#Sunday_Night_Live) - Podcasting with a puffin (http://puffincast.blogspot.com/) - Movie nerditry - We discover we have "Approximately 3 Ians" Also give our phone line a call at 206.202.8065. Enjoy! Music graciously provided by New Fast Automatic Daffodils | 8/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E02: Debra DiGiovanni | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/s1e2.jpg) Welcome to S1E2 of Comedy Above the Pub. This week we have Canada's darling Debra DiGiovanni (http://www.debradg.com)! Join tva, Debra, Darcy and Ian as they get to the bottom of such topics as: - Keeping waaaaay too busy - The joys of holiday cookery and Deb shows up in a magazine for Sobeys (http://www.sobeys.com) - We get our take on the Stand-Up Boot Camp (http://www.standupbootcamp.com) as well as other places that will teach you comedy (http://creativeandperformingarts.humber.ca/content/comedy.html) - A huge raft of "Tweet The Guest" questions that talk about Deb's "Last Comic Standing (http://www.metacafe.com/watch/760027/debra_digiovanni_heckles_lavell_on_last_comic_standing/)" stint as well as her "Video On Trial (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Video_on_Trial_episodes)" days Also give our phone line a call at 206.202.8065. And a correction from last week. Follow us on Twitter and send in your "Tweet The Guest" questions to our account @CATPPodcast (http://twitter.com/CATPPodcast). That's right...Cat-P! Enjoy! Helen Arney's (http://www.helenarney.com/) (TVA Podcast #193) (http://heyitstva.com/?p=1446) "Indie Song" Music graciously provided by New Fast Automatic Daffodils | 8/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitS01E01: Jocko Alston | (http://comedyabovethepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/S1E1b.jpg) Welcome everyone to Season 1, Episode 1 of Comedy Above the Pub. For the listeners who came over from the TVA Podcast (http://heyitstva.com), thanks for following us over here. We're looking forward to some exciting times ahead and thank you for continuing with us on the journey. The show will focus on comedy and bring you guests who may or may not be comedians themselves, but are in fact funny. We've had great comics on in the past like Jo-Anna Downey, Ron Josol, Paul F Tompkins, Imran Yusuf and will continue to bring out the best comics we can. The likes of "Thirsty Traveler" Kevin Brauch will also be welcomed back. It's all in the interest of bringing you a weekly dose of comedy. To new listeners, we have a bit of a history and can give you a sense as to what we're about in this archived episode from our previous podcast (http://heyitstva.com/?p=1299). There are others for sure, and we welcome you to troll the archives of the TVA Podcast to find some others that we've talked to. To pick one does a disservice to the other guests that have been fundamental in getting us the listeners that we've had. We're starting this new show off strong with Montreal-based funny man Jocko Alston (http://www.jockoalston.com). Join host Todd Van Allen, producer Darcy Fiander, co-host Ian Atlas, and guest Jocko, as the following happens: - The comedy scene in Montreal - We have a jazz riff on jazz...be warned - Behaviour unbecoming in Hartford, CT, starring Pauly Shore - We talk about voice work and the dreams of sports casting - Darcy back-peddles up a storm, first episode in...it's a treat! - Our first "Tweet the Guest" on the new series floors the guest for a bit. It's a deep one, folks. Enjoy! tva Music graciously provided by New Fast Automatic Daffodils | 7/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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