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Killed to DeathBen Sosa Wright and DavidA body is found in a bagel store, and Diana, Princess of Wales (Ben Sosa Wright) helps get to the bottom of the mystery. She talks repurposing an Apple store, Jam Day, and they all stage a recreation of United 93 to better understand our universe.
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Evil MenE182: Bill Miner the Gentleman BanditHello listeners! This week, James and Michael give Chris an April Fool’s Day surprise he won’t soon forget. Then, there’s talk about Canadian paranoia, Married With Children and He-Man. This episode’s main subject is Bill Miner aka The Gentleman Bandit, who robbed the hell out of stagecoaches and trains while being polite. Is that a crime? Enjoy!
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CHRIS LOCKE – APRIL 27 AT EDMONTON’S GRINDSTONE THEATRE
Chris is returning to Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre on April 27. If you like big laughs and funny jokes, then GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
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Evil MenE181: John Horwood… the Killer Boy?Hello listeners! This week the fellas are broadcasting from the glamorous Sleepless Studios, located in a secret area of Toronto. Topics discussed include: Donald Sutherland vs. Don Cherry, Drake, and going to the dentist. Then, James tells the awful tale of John Horwood, a teenager from 19th century Bristol, England who murdered a girl he fancied… OR DID HE? Get ready for a totally insane story that will make you think twice about trepanning. Enjoy?
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CHRIS LOCKE – APRIL 27 AT EDMONTON’S GRINDSTONE THEATRE
Chris is returning to Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre on April 27. If you l...2025-03-271h 17
Evil MenE180: Walter Jackson Freeman IIHello listeners! This week we kick things off by talking about Chris’ trip out west, and how things smelled back in the days of yore. Then, James tells the story of Walter Jackson Freeman II, a “doctor” who really, truly enjoyed performing lobotomies so much. Enjoy?
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CHRIS LOCKE – APRIL 27 AT EDMONTON’S GRINDSTONE THEATRE
Chris is returning to Edmonton’s Grindstone Theatre on April 27. If you like big laughs and funny jokes, then GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
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MICHAEL BALAZO: INTERNATIONAL LOVER – APRIL 9 AT TALLBOYS IN TORONTO
On April 9, Micha...2025-03-201h 23
Evil MenE179: The Venus FlytrapHello listeners! This week we begin by chatting about nude improv, gym etiquette and getting married too early. Then, it’s time for a rude and also crude look at one of the most sinister plants in all of botany: the venus flytrap. Enjoy?
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MICHAEL BALAZO: INTERNATIONAL LOVER – APRIL 9 AT TALLBOYS IN TORONTO
On April 9, Michael is previewing his new Edinburgh Fringe standup show International Lover. This is a show about long-distance dating, failure and Benny Hill’s grave. With sets from Jackie Pirico, Hilarity Strikes (Ben Stager, Sam Burns & Nathan Hare), and Ben So...2025-03-121h 19
Evil MenE174: Evil Men LIVE! ft. RFK Jr.Hello listeners! This week it’s the live episode we recorded on January 25 at Comedy Bar west in Toronto. Our subject is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has wild beliefs and a silly/funny voice!
Joining us for the live show were special guests:
Tim Gilbert as Interrupting Audience Member/Evilometer
Evany Rosen as First Lady Melania Trump
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Ben Sosa-Wright as Judas from the Bible
The show was recorded by Stephan MacLeod.
Comedy Bar’s technician was Alex Squire.
Thanks to all who came out!
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Evil MenE174: Evil Men LIVE! ft. RFK Jr.Hello listeners! This week it's the live episode we recorded on January 25 at Comedy Bar west in Toronto! Our subject is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has wild beliefs and a silly/funny voice!Joining us for the live show were special guests:Tim Gilbert as Interrupting Audience Member/EvilometerEvany Rosen as First Lady Melania Trump&Ben Sosa-Wright as Judas from the BibleThe show was recorded by Stephan MacLeod.Comedy Bar's technician was Alex Squire.Thanks to all who came out!***Support Evil...2025-01-291h 20Evil MenE173: Old NedHello listeners! This week Chris has the winter blahs, James learns a startling fact about Andrea Bocelli, and Michael ate too much kale. Then, Chris tells the story of the New Brunswick cryptid sea creature Old Ned. More or less. Enjoy!
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ATTENTION: EVIL MEN LIVE! JAN. 25 @ COMEDY BAR IN TORONTO
The next EVIL MEN: LIVE! show is on January 25, 2025 at Comedy Bar West in Toronto. This will be a magnificent night of laughter, humour and even jokes. Featuring special guests Ben Sosa-Wright, Evany Rosen and Tim Gilbert. GET TICKETS HERE!
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Support...2025-01-231h 40Evil MenE173: Old NedHello listeners! This week, Chris has the winter blahs, James learns a startling fact about Andrea Bocelli, and Michael ate too much kale. Then, Chris tells the story of the New Brunswick cryptid sea creature Old Ned. More or less. Enjoy!***ATTENTION: EVIL MEN LIVE! JAN. 25 @ COMEDY BAR IN TORONTOThe next EVIL MEN: LIVE! show is on January 25, 2025 at Comedy Bar West in Toronto. This will be a magnificent night of laughter, humour and even jokes. Featuring special guests Ben Sosa-Wright, Evany Rosen and Tim Gilbert. Tickets are available HERE!2025-01-221h 40Evil MenE172: Return of the Sooz – Mark Morrison with Sooz KempnerHello listeners! This week we welcome back British comedian Sooz Kempner for an important conversation about 90s one-hit wonder Mark Morrison. When he wasn’t busy committing small and poorly timed crimes, Mark Morrison gave the world the incredible hit single Return of the Mack. Enjoy!
Be sure to follow Sooz on Bluesky and Instagram, listen to her podcast Mystery on the Rocks, and if you live in the UK, go see her live in London, Edinburgh, and Sheffield!
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ATTENTION: EVIL MEN LIVE! JAN. 25 @ COMEDY BAR IN TORONTO
The next EVIL MEN: LIVE...2025-01-161h 33Evil MenE172: Return of the Sooz - Mark Morrison with Sooz KempnerHello listeners! This week we welcome back British comedian Sooz Kempner for an important conversation about 90s one-hit wonder Mark Morrison. When he wasn't busy committing small and poorly timed crimes, Mark Morrison gave the world the incredible hit single Return of the Mack. Enjoy!Be sure to follow Sooz on Bluesky and Instagram, listen to her podcast Mystery on the Rocks, and if you live in the UK, go see her live in London, Edinburgh, and Sheffield!***ATTENTION: EVIL MEN LIVE! JAN. 25 @ COMEDY BAR IN TORONTOThe next EV...2025-01-151h 33
StraightioLabStraightioLab Live: Toronto!Happy Thanksgiving Glamour Girls, and also happy belated CANADIAN Thanksgiving, because today we're releasing our first ever Toronto live show, featuring superstars Ben Sosa-Wright, Sarah Hagi, and Nathan Hare! Unfortunately the first 15 minutes of the audio were stolen from the mainframe by really evil hackers, but it wouldn't be StraightioLab without a little whoopsie! STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...2024-11-261h 18
The Fandom Show75: Star Wars The Clone WarsToday we’re playing padawan to writer and comedian Ben Sosa-Wright (he/him) about the animated Star Wars property that literally saved the galaxy; THE CLONE WARS! We discuss Dave Filoni’s legendary efforts to make the Star Wars canon make sense, how Ahsoka became a fan-favourite, animated world-building, the lightsaber personality test, and which characters are queer coded (cause it’s more than you’d think). Plus, Kyah and Steph invent a brand new word. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network.2024-10-151h 14Evil MenE160: Dr. Oz with Johnny PembertonHello Evil Men listeners! This week we welcome comedian and actor Johnny Pemberton to the show to talk about the incredibly successful and shady television phenomenon known as Dr. Oz. Enjoy!
Be sure to follow Johnny on Instagram, and get tickets to his shows in Toronto on December 6 and 7 RIGHT HERE!
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MICHAEL BALAZO COMMUNES WITH THE DEAD!
On October 12, Michael is hosting a forbidden seance at Toronto’s Tranzac Club, during which he will attempt to contact and interview dead celebrities, all of whom will be played by the city’s top co...2024-10-101h 21Evil MenE160: Dr. Oz with Johnny PembertonHello Evil Men listeners! This week we welcome comedian and actor Johnny Pemberton to the show to talk about the incredibly successful and shady television phenomenon known as Dr. Oz. Enjoy!Be sure to follow Johnny on Instagram, and get tickets to his shows in Toronto on December 6 and 7 RIGHT HERE!***MICHAEL BALAZO COMMUNES WITH THE DEAD! On October 12, Michael is hosting a forbidden seance at Toronto's Tranzac Club, during which he will attempt to contact and interview dead celebrities, all of whom will be played by...2024-10-101h 21Evil MenE159: John the Boy, Who Was Charged With Inciting His Own MurderHey y'all. This week we talk about the Vince McMahon docuseries, James' wine-fueled Instagram comments and Will Smith's gas problems. This episode's Evil Man is John the Boy, an imaginative but misguided teen from Manchester, UK who loved chat rooms and was charged with inciting his own murder. Enjoy?***CHRIS LOCKE AND FRIENDS CRACK JOKESChris is hosting/headlining a night of standup on October 4 at Wenona Craft Beer Lodge with guests Juliana Rodriguez, Jackie Pirico, James Hartnett, Ben Sosa-Wright and Tom Henry. GET TICKETS HERE!2024-10-031h 27Evil MenE159: John the Boy, Who Was Charged With Inciting His Own MurderHey y’all. This week we talk about the Vince McMahon docuseries, James’ wine-fueled Instagram comments and Will Smith’s gas problems. Our subject this week is John the Boy, an imaginative but misguided teen from Manchester, UK who loved chat rooms and was charged with inciting his own murder. Enjoy?
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CHRIS LOCKE AND FRIENDS CRACK JOKES
Chris is hosting/headlining a night of standup on October 4 at Wenona Craft Beer Lodge with guests Juliana Rodriguez, Jackie Pirico, James Hartnett, Ben Sosa-Wright and Tom Henry. GET TICKETS HERE!
MICHAEL BALAZO COMMUNES WITH T...2024-10-031h 27Evil MenE158: Michael Alig the Party MonsterHey y’all. This week we look at the life of notorious NYC party monster Michael Alig. In the late 80s and early 90s, Alig was the leader of the Club Kids, a group of hardcore clubbers who scandalized America with their outrageous outfits, drug use and provocative sexuality. But the party came to an abrupt end when Alig brutally murdered a fellow Club Kid in cold blood. Enjoy?
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CHRIS LOCKE AND FRIENDS CRACK JOKES
Chris is hosting/headlining a night of standup on October 4 at Wenona Craft Beer Lodge with guests Juliana Ro...2024-09-261h 23Evil MenE158: Michael Alig the Party MonsterHey y'all. This week we look at the life of notorious NYC party monster Michael Alig. In the late 80s and early 90s, Alig was the leader of the Club Kids, a group of hardcore clubbers who scandalized America with their outrageous outfits, drug use and provocative sexuality. But the party came to an abrupt end when Alig brutally murdered a fellow Club Kid in cold blood. Enjoy?***CHRIS LOCKE AND FRIENDS CRACK JOKESChris is hosting/headlining a night of standup on October 4 at Wenona...2024-09-251h 23
Girl HistoriansLive Show (w/ Guest Historians Kenley Ku, Brendan Kane, Sarah Bennett, and Ben Sosa-Wright)To celebrate the podcast coming back, Blair and Carley gathered their comedian friends and demanded THEY tell some history for a goddamn change. Recorded February 15, 2024 at Bar Orwell in Toronto.Featuring! (Spoilers)Kenley Ku on fake pyramidsBrendan Kane on the most homoerotic day in American historySarah Bennett on McLennonBen Sosa-Wright on the first lesbianSign up on Patreon for episodes a week early and ad-free, plus bonuses! patreon.com/GirlHistoriansHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneSpecial guests: Kenley Ku, Brendan Kane, Sarah Bennett, Ben...2024-03-011h 02
Your Place or MineS04E17. Comedy, Deuteronomy, & Intentionality ft Ben Sosa WrightWell hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Ben Sosa Wright.Ben and I get philosophical right off the bat in this episode. Chatting about belief and religion, hear Ben flip back and forth on his stance a hilarious amount of times. He shares about the iconic New Faces fire situation that led to meeting Pete Holmes, and we talk about the scarcity mindset surrounding comedic success. Hear how we're bringing intentionality into 2024 and why more people need to be okay s...2024-01-251h 15
For You PodShe Ain’t No Diva (w/ Ben Sosa Wright)Is Beyoncé a villain? Comedian extraordinaire Ben Sosa Wright and Sam discuss the memes coming out of Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, the physicists behind Pink’s latest acrobatics and if the existence of gay sports leagues are necessary. Follow Ben @bensosawright on all platforms!TikToks we talked about this week:She ain’t no diva:https://www.instagram.com/p/CyQ0bE5tMfI/Pink:https://www.tiktok.com/@m00bie/video/7301434051808775467Hosted by:Sam Sferrazzahttps://www.instagram.com/samislaughing/https://www.tiktok.com/@samislaughing2023-12-2735 min
For You PodShe Ain’t No Diva (w/ Ben Sosa Wright)Is Beyoncé a villain? Comedian extraordinaire Ben Sosa Wright and Sam discuss the memes coming out of Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, the physicists behind Pink’s latest acrobatics and if the existence of gay sports leagues are necessary.
Follow Ben @bensosawright on all platforms!
TikToks we talked about this week:
She ain’t no diva:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CyQ0bE5tMfI/
Pink:
https://www.tiktok.com/@m00bie/video/7301434051808775467
Hosted by:
Sam Sferrazza
https://www.instagram.com/samislaughing/
https://www.tiktok.com/@samislau...2023-12-2535 min
Girl HistoriansThe Aftermath (w/ Ben Sosa-Wright)Blair and Carley are joined by comedian Ben Sosa-Wright to dissect the immediate fallout of the disaster: a movie made within 31 days, government inquiries, and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.The video talked about at the end of the podcastHosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley ThorneSpecial Guest: Ben Sosa-WrightProduced by: Rob ModenMusic by: Jacob OllivierTruthtanic cover artist: Heather Lundriganv1.00Have suggestions or feedback? Email us at girlhistorians@gmail.comFor business...2023-10-301h 06Killed to DeathBen Sosa WrightA rare in-person record makes everybody hyper as the boys talk to Marge Crunch (Ben Sosa Wright), passionate boogie boarder.
They talk free prosciutto, Mario, Marge’s teaching techniques, robberies, and stretched necks.
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SnobCastSnobCast | The New Wave Of Stand-up Comedy (Ep. 1.14) | Special Guests: Zabrina Douglas and Ben Sosa-WrightCanada is booming with fresh and funny stand-up comics. Listen in as Gianni speaks with Zabrina Douglas and Ben Sosa-Wright, to discuss comedy, life and pizza.
Be sure to check out The New Wave Of Stand-up Comedy, streaming now on CBC Gem.2023-09-0837 min
Hall of Famers PodcastCCHOF Podcast w/ Ben Sosa Wright & Daniel Woodrow Ep 32The New Wave of Stand Up kicks off August 28th on CBC Gem with a full lineup of incredible comedians. Two of the stars are on this weeks podcast. First up is Ben Sosa Wright, Ben is stand-up comedian, writer, and improviser from Toronto, he was named a 2022 JFL New Face: Canada. Ben was also named one of CBC’s 15 Canadian Comics To Watch in 2019. If you are a fan of Tyra Banks or Amanda Bynes this is the interview for you! Next on the pod is Daniel Woodrow, Daniel s a Canadian stand-up comedian and actor from Toronto. Hi...2023-08-291h 00
How Can We Help?Taking a Professor to Comedy School with Ben Sosa-WrightBen Sosa-Wright opens Mark and Jackie’s eyes to what really goes on at the gym and helps our listeners with impeccable advice.
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How Can We Help?Taking a Professor to Comedy School with Ben Sosa-WrightBen Sosa-Wright opens Mark and Jackie's eyes to what really goes on at the gym and helps our listeners with impeccable advice.2023-05-2351 minKilled to DeathBen Sosa Wright and Ted LevineThe guys welcome one of their most famous guests to date, Marilyn Monroe (Ben Sosa Wright). She talks about ghost powers, Jupiter, TIFF, and finding Ben Affleck’s corpse behind an A&W. Plus, equally famous actor Ted Levine talks about the Blonde sequel.
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NostalgiqueVybz Kartel (ft. Marisa Rosa Grant)This week we have Toronto party zaddy and all around baddie Marisa Rosa grant joining us! They teach us about the legend of Vybz Kartel, his hits, and the true meanings of his music. Check out Strapped TO!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2022-01-311h 12Killed to DeathBen Sosa Wright and Courtney CampbellChartreuse (Ben Sosa Wright) is a horse riding instructor (as part of her duties as an NHL Coach).
When she finds the wife of one of her students dead in her house, she and the boys must examine everything from her techniques, her upbringing, all of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Garfield, and her young, comatose husband.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2022-01-2854 minNostalgiqueThe Strokes (ft. Miguel Rivas)Put on your skinny jeans, leather jackets, AND FOR GOD SAKES WHAT ABOUT LITTLE FABRIZIO! We’re joined by Canadian EYE-CON and comedian Miguel Rivas. Check out Tony Ho as well you hos!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2022-01-241h 08NostalgiqueRegina Spektor (ft. Eve Parker Finley)This week we are joined by legendary Montreal based artist Eve Parker Finley to talk to us about our collective fave Miss Spektor herself!!! Check Eve out on Tik Tok and DON’T FORGET to support her music.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2022-01-101h 13NostalgiqueLMFAO (ft. Erika Ehler)This week we are joined by rising star Erika Ehler to talk about uncle-nephew duo LMFAO, techno not being dead, and living in England.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2022-01-041h 15NostalgiqueDeath Cab For Cutie (ft. Public Works)We are back with our last instalment of episodes! What better way to say bye than to talk to the funnest boys around- PUBLIC WORKS! This week Alex, Callum, and Connor join us to talk about Death Cab, their new comedy album and THE WORLD AT LARGE. Check them out!
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The TableThe end of our Careers with Carley Thorne, and Ben Sosa WrightWhen mom's away the gremlins will play! Welcome to #thetablepodcast where each week we choose who in the world gets a seat at our dinner party and who gets sent to the dreaded Kids Table. This week's special episode is co-hosted by Gen Z monster #UnCarley and also edited by GIRLBOSS Patrick (please don't drag me...I'm new.) We are joined by the extra special and violently heterosexual Ben Sosa Wright. We talk sleep no more, crystal meth, and of course Ben's table. Enjoy flops! f o l l o w Ben Instagram: https://instagram.com/bensosawrightBe...2021-09-2442 minNostalgiqueOne Direction (ft. Carley Thorne)Sorry One Direction stans! But Ms. Carley is here to GO IN! about the boy band formerly known as One Direction. We unpack everything from their style to their demographic and truly… it is a drag. Anyways, Carley Thorne is a star and you should check out her channel Uncarley on youtube (ps. she’s famousse honey).
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-09-061h 13NostalgiqueBjork (ft. Mitch Duncan)Today we have Bjork’s son’s doppelgänger, Mitch Duncan! We talk about her influence on pop music, lashing out at a reporter, and can someone confirm whether or not she said the N-word???
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-08-301h 21NostalgiqueIncubus (ft. Shohana Sharmin)We’re joined by writer, comedian, and thespian Shohan Sharmin this week to talk about Incubus! We talk about being weird teens, being sent away to boarding school, and why the hell do we all relate to Incubus! Listen to her podcast Finders Grievers which is also on the Sonar Network.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-08-231h 13NostalgiqueBruce Springsteen (ft. Matt Wright)This week gorgeous and hilarious friend of the pod AND JUNO AWARD NOMINEE Matt Wright joins us to discuss American icon, Bruce THEE Springsteen!! We gab about Momento the movie, and euthanasia!!!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-08-161h 15NostalgiqueCourtney Love (ft. Emily Richardson)In this episode Emily Richardson spills all the tea about Courtney’s chaotic upbringing, the tabloid war against her, and obviously there’s conversation about weed wine. 😈😈😈😈
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Dear Pop CultureFictional Friendship Never Ends w/ Ben Sosa WrightComedian Ben Sosa Wright (Nostalgique) joins Gina this week to chat about watching America's Next Top Model during quarantine, the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Disney Channel comedies as high concept, and being a "gen Z". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-261h 07Dear Pop CultureFictional Friendship Never Ends w/ Ben Sosa WrightComedian Ben Sosa Wright (Nostalgique) joins Gina this week to chat about watching America's Next Top Model during quarantine, the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Disney Channel comedies as high concept, and being a "gen Z". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-261h 07NostalgiqueAmy Winehouse (ft. Jade Niles-Craig)Long time friend of the pod and phenomenal comedian, producer, and event host Jade Niles-Craig joins us to gab gab gab about the iconic legend, Amy Whinehouse, microdosing, and we enjoy the gorgeous background noise of Jade’s audio 💕
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-07-211h 07NostalgiqueSublime (ft. Dana Smith and Rory Fallis of HUNKS)*Britney voice* It’s been a while… (#freeher). The dolls are back back back again with a new episode! In this new instalment Rory and Dana talk about Sublime’s influence on youth, weed (duh!) and walking the streets of Winnipeg! Make sure you check out their content and their podcast!
http://www.hunkscomedy.com
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-07-121h 10NostalgiqueFergie (ft. Joeley Pulver)Twitter legend, Tik Tok Queen, comedy gawdess Joeley joins us to talk all things Fergie, being a pretentious theatre kid,and we find out why she’s called the DUTCHESS
All the time I turn around brothas gather ’round
Always looking at me up and down looking at my (uh)
I just wanna say it now
I ain’t tryin’ to round up drama, little mama
I don’t wanna take your man
And I know I’m comin’ off just a little bit conceited
And I keep on repeating how the boys wanna...2021-06-141h 28Killed to DeathBen Sosa Wright and Matthew McConaugheyStar of countless films Rachel McAdams (Ben Sosa Wright) finds a body in her Toronto neighbourhood. Along with iconic actor Matthew McConaughey, they talk about how they like coffee, famous quotes, and whosdatedwho.com.
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Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-06-081h 15NostalgiqueSolange (ft. Tyra Banda)In this episode we talk about discovering Solange, friend of the pod Paige introducing Ben to Chyna McClain, and Tyras Banda’s impressive improv career! 🙂
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-05-311h 09NostalgiqueBlink-182 (ft. Mike Mildon & Jackson Rowe)This week Aba and Ben are joined by the iconic duo and creators of Paramount/CBC Gem’s hit comedic true crime series, For Heaven’s Sake, Mike Mildon and Jackson Rowe! I dare you to make that sentence make sense! We talk about small dicks being chic, the shithead influence of Blink-182 and being a poser! 😂 Make sure to watch their show (pretty sure cbc gem is free hunty!)
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-05-241h 05NostalgiqueSir Andrew Lloyd Webber (ft. Brandon Hackett)This week we are blessed and truly highly favoured to have Second City’s very own (and friend of the pod) Brandon Hackett on the show! He’s one of Toronto’s most dynamic and engaging comedians and he gives us a crash course on being a theatre kid, the conception of Webber’s truly wild ideas, and being the odd one out.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-05-171h 04NostalgiqueSean Paul (ft. Alex Ateah)Today we’re talking to friend of the pod Alex Ateah about- you guessed it!- Sean Paul! Aba talks about getting daggered into a hole, Ben talks dropping it low, and Alex goes off about grinding among many other middle school sins!
Don’t forget to check out her comedy album, Experiencing Discomfort!
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Radio Aluna Theatre53 (English): Merendiando with Nostalgique"So this concept of the class clown versus wanting community ... it’s this joy to want to connect. And I think that people who experience that when they’re younger go on to work in culture and arts.” - Aba Amuquandoh
Our guests this week are the hosts of Nostalgique, Aba Amuquandoh and Ben Sosa Wright!
Nostalgique is a podcast where Ben and Aba reminisce about (and sometimes drag) the pop stars of our youth. If you love pop, nostalgia, and kikiing, then this is the pod for you! Aba is an actre...2021-05-0551 minNostalgiqueTake That (ft. Nkasi Ogbonnah)This episode friend of the pod (and Aba’s fake daughter) Nkasi Ogbonnah joins us to talk about her fave band Take That! We talk about Britain’s REAL royal family, their tax issues, and their impact on the UK. We also interrogate Nkasi’s obsession with space in general.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-05-031h 09NostalgiqueOur Lady Peace (ft. Chris Wilson)In this episode of Nostalgique we talk to pod sister Chris Wilson about his fave band Our Lady peace. We recap our splendid time in Halifax (RIP), how OLP made Chris cool, and that thing of like, hanging out with skaters despite not being one.
Make sure to check out Chris’s pod This Time It’s Different!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-04-261h 07NostalgiquePink Floyd (ft. Kelly McCormack)2021-04-191h 21NostalgiqueAlanis Morissette (ft.Lauren Mitchell)This episode iconic ACTIVIST, Toronto comedian and fellow podcaster Lauren Mitchell joins us to explain how we Canadians have our own thing going on!That thing? Alanis Morrisette honey! We talk about her cultural influence, her poetry and how men have been trash for literally ever!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-04-121h 08NostalgiqueHannah Montana (ft. Rob Lewin)In this explosive and are we say EPIC episode, friend of the pod, restaurant owner, improviser and sweet darling angel Rob Lewin joins us to discuss the one and the only Hannah Montana! We discuss Miley’s best bops, her era of appropriation, to her iconic relationship with Nick Jonas (RIP). Make sure to check out Sweet Po!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-04-051h 25NostalgiqueRobert Glasper (ft. Ayaka Kinugawa)In this extra special episode, Second City Music Director, producer, composer, and all around super star Ayaka Kinugawa joins us to discuss her favourite artist! She truly takes us to school and explains Glasper’s influence, her music journey, and being a MEMBER OF A REGGAE BAND!?!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-03-291h 05NostalgiqueWeird Al Yankovic (ft. Emily Milling)In this fun and silly episode Podcaster extraordinaire, Emily Milling shares with us her love of the iconic artist, Weird Al! We talk about how he influenced the industry, his childhood, and how Aba’s last haircut looked exactly like his :/
Check out Emily’s other podcasts and projects including, Big Chick Energy Sketch Troupe, Ya Gotta Laugh, and The Ultimate Creative.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-03-221h 11NostalgiqueSelena (ft. Monica Garrido)In this new episode we get into the life and legacy of the Mexican icon herself, Selena Quintanilla. We talk about ouija boards, being catholic, and the joy of family parties 2021-03-151h 26NostalgiqueThe Killers (ft. Jordan Foisy)Today on the pod we are lucky enough to have stand up comedian, award winning writer, and friend of the pod Jordan Foisy! We unpack the enigma that is the killers, investigate as to whether or not they are real murderers, Jordan drags our age, and we drag Dua Lipa’s boyfriend for no damn reason 😈
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-03-091h 18NostalgiqueLady Gaga (ft. Patrick Murray)This is hands down the most insane and chaotic episode we have ever recorded. We will never again have a white gay on the podcast because Patrick THEE Murray shut IT DOWN! We love and stan this episode where we UNPACK Lady Gaga’s iconic career, life, and shenanigans.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-03-011h 22NostalgiqueLinkin Park (ft. Guled Abdi)In this episode we have 1/4th of Tall Boys, Guled Abdi on the pod! We talk about finding new music as a kid, HMV, and reminisce about the people we miss the most 💕💕💕💕
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-02-151h 15NostalgiqueJennifer Lopez (ft. Aisha Brown)In this EXPLOSIVE live episode, the queen of comedy herself, Aisha Brown joins us to gab, drag, and unpack the enigma that is JLo! Aisha is a writer, stand up, and sketch comedian who has a special on Crave, as well as countless credits on some of your fave Canadian shows; but she’s also a teacher because she SCHOOLED US on JLo’s life and career 😌
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-02-081h 20NostalgiqueAriana Grande (ft. Masooma Hussain)This week we have the incredibly amazing Masooma Hussain as our guest! Masooma is a writer, and truly curator of all things tasteful as you’ll hear in this episode. We talk about the annoying existence of Ben Affleck, black fishing, and of course Ariana’s prolific career!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-01-251h 18NostalgiqueDavid Bowie (ft. Shannon Lahaie)In this amazing new episode we have improviser, fellow podcast sis, and general angel Shannon Lahaie with us to talk about David Bowie! We talk about sexual agency, Bowie’s impact on queerness, and Shannon’s audition for teh upcoming Bowie biopic! Did you know Shannon helped raise thousands of dollars for Bad Dog Comedy Theatre by hosting a 24 hour game of Among Us? Check out her podcast Escape Capade on Sonar!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-01-181h 20NostalgiqueRadiohead (ft. Meg MacKay)Trust us when we say that Meg may be a witch, because she’s MAGICAL! She’s our special guest this week as she joins us to talk about Radiohead, queer identity, and growing up in a small town! Don’t forget to check out Meg’s album ‘Probably a Witch’ on all streaming platforms: https://smarturl.it/probwitch.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-01-111h 14NostalgiqueOasis (ft. Steve Sladkowski)This week PUP’s guitarist, Steve Sladkowski joins us to talk about his all time fave Oasis! We gab about Liam and Noel’s iconic feud, saying goodbye to Toronto music venues, and you guessed it! Foot masks! Buy PUP’s new album ‘This Place Sucks Ass’.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-01-041h 15Killed to DeathBen Sosa Wright and Stanley TucciFamous Chef Julia Child (Ben Sosa Wright) finds her idiot intern dead in her kitchen. She talks about where she stores her extra dishes, how she broke the news of 9/11, and her ex-husband Stanley Tucci discusses the workings of the CIA.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/2021-01-0156 minNostalgiqueLana Del Rey (ft. Randee Neumeyer)In this super hilarious episode Randee Neumeyer goes off about her long time fave, Lana Del Rey! We talk about her iconic aesthetic (both sad sugar baby looks and Kohl’s looks), her cop bf, and we talk about Randee’s new comedy album! Stream and buy Bad Baby here: https://www.randeeneumeyer.com/album
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-12-281h 07NostalgiqueHoliday HeauxsIn this very special episode of Nostalgique, Ben, Aba, and sweet Aidan take a walk through memory lane as they unpack their favourite Christmas memories. They ponder what’s going on with Kate Walsh, and run down their top 3 Xmas songs!
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The Pen Is MightierEpisode 4 - Spooky Scary (Halloween Special)Featuring Matt McCready (producer, The World’s Biggest Improv Tournament), Stephanie Malek (D&D Live, Cardboard Sword Collective) and Ben Sosa Wright (JFL42, NXNE). In this special Halloween episode, the panel discusses the Queen of...
The post Episode 4 – Spooky Scary (Halloween Special) appeared first on PodCavern.2020-12-051h 29The Pen Is MightierEpisode 4 - Spooky Scary (Halloween Special)Featuring Matt McCready (producer, The World’s Biggest Improv Tournament), Stephanie Malek (D&D Live, Cardboard Sword Collective) and Ben Sosa Wright (JFL42, NXNE). In this special Halloween episode, the panel discusses the Queen of England’s favourite Korn song and...The post Episode 4 – Spooky Scary (Halloween Special) appeared first on PodCavern.2020-12-051h 29
PodCavernEpisode 4 - Spooky Scary (Halloween Special)Featuring Matt McCready (producer, The World’s Biggest Improv Tournament), Stephanie Malek (D&D Live, Cardboard Sword Collective) and Ben Sosa Wright (JFL42, NXNE). In this special Halloween episode, the panel discusses the Queen of...
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Ya Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastSnakes, Mermaids and Melatonin Madness with Aba Amuquandoh!Oh hi, yeah, we’re going to need to put a pin in this meeting because ya know what? We need to focus on this episode of Ya Gotta Laugh: an Improv Podcast because !*THE*! Aba Amuquandoh has DROPPED and you’re gonna need to take some notessssss! Aba Amuquandoh is a Toronto-based performer who does it ALL (actor, stand up comedian, improv, sketch, writer)!! She has been making waves in the TO theatre and comedy community for TIME - you’ve probably seen her at Comedy Bar, Bad Dog, Pegasus on Church! Or maybe you’ve heard...2020-09-1154 min
The H WordTiny Acts of Resilience (with Alia Rasul)Becky and Dan do a segments parade and Becky talks with comedian extraordinaire, Alia Rasul, about art, collectives and accountability. Covered: The Amazing Gayl Pile, Metamorphosis: A Viral Trilogy, André Alexis, Volcano Theatre, rain, tarpaulins, drive-in movies, Unhinged, Nostalgique, Aba Amuquandoh, Ben Sosa Wright, reopening, The Brass Rail, second waves, back to school, teachers, therapy, radiators, Belarus, mass protest, naps, dreams, parties, homebodies, plants, self-compassion, fiddle leaf fig, Adam Niebergall, mushrooms, Tita Collective, Bad Dog Theatre, Our Cities on Our Stages, digital inclusion, bravery, vulnerability, call-outs, call-ins, accountability, cancel culture, Ophira Calof, leaps of faith, speaking out, commodification of experience, e...2020-08-241h 09The H WordSpacial Forces (with Ajahnis Charley)Becky and Dan sit in their respective shames and Becky chats with geomancer (her word) and comedian, Ajahnis Charley, about activism, art, Gen Z exuberance and more! Covered: meteor showers, the Perseids, intuition, test results, Nostalgique, Aba Amuquandoh, Ben Sosa Wright, WAP, sex positivity, shame, therapy, (un)well, gratitude, geomatics, spacial problems, COVID-19 and police saturation, activism, copout.app, protest, mussels in the Netherlands, a big scoop, the National Film Board of Canada, coming out, Durham Region, the GO Bus, thinking locally, contagious positivity, Bad Dog Comedy TV, Ayaka's Kitchen, Ayaka Kinugawa, Jos Louis, distance and connection, capitalism, youth, High...2020-08-171h 01
xBummerxBoysxBummer Boys - Ep 15 - This Janitor Death Proposition w/ NostalgiqueBen Sosa Wright and Aba Amuquandoh from the Nostalgique podcast join us to talk about so many things with such terrible audio that i am truly sorry but if you power through it, it's a very fun episode with Alexisonfire, The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am Not Afraid To Die, Frail Body, and The Most Serene Republic.
Listen to our playlist of songs we talked about here:
open.spotify.com/playlist/3FgeoMO…OPTVSx0bP3MEihaw
(subscribe as it grows each episode)
Or on apple music:
music.apple.com/ca/playlist/xbumm…lpjidsT6CRY-0Zmog2020-07-282h 04NostalgiqueSum 41 (ft. Nick Nemeroff)This week superstar comedian and Québecois prince Nick Nemeroff joins us to talk about Sum 41! We talk about their punk image, their influence, and Ben gets cancelled! Don’t forget to get Nick’s debut comedy album, titled The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life. It really do be like that…
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-07-1355 minNostalgiqueS2E8 – Britney Spears (ft. Tom Hearn)Sketcherson, Producer, and Canadian Comedy Award winner Tom Hearn goes off about his fave Britney Jean. Ben doesn’t get cancelled, but Aba does ?
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-06-291h 28
Escape CapadeThe Psychics LoungeSteve (Ben Sosa Wright) and Miranda (Carley Thorne) don’t remember how they got where they are, or why they’re not in their original bodies. Miranda feels strong in Steve’s body and Steve can tap dance now that he’s… Shirley Temple? The mysteries of their circumstances keep building when it seems an old nemesis from Baskin Robins is wrapped up in this. Can they look to the text of The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants for guidance?
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-06-2359 minNostalgiqueS2E6 – FeistThis week Ben and Aba delve into the prolific career of Toronto’s indie queen, Feist!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-06-151h 05NostalgiqueS2E1 – The All American RejectsGUESS WHO’S BACK IN THE HOUSE, MASKS ON NOT GOING OUT! It’s us! We’re here to bring you some entertainment during this time of social isolation. Yes, our audio is janky because we’re recording via Zoom, yes we are talking about All American Rejects, yes Ben is still in the process of getting cancelled!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-05-041h 16Killed to DeathBen Sosa Wright And Brandon Ash-MohammedBritish nanny – and mouse – Falawrence Broomcase (Ben Sosa Wright) finds the parents of the children dead. She talks about her acting career, and the best use for pasta.
One of the children, Merryweather, comes to claim inheritance, and finally start her knifery.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-03-1353 minNostalgiqueS1E6 – Kelly ClarksonKelly Clarkson is one of the most influential popstars to come from American Idol, we all know that! But did you also know she is a thIEF? Aba and Ben investigate! (magnifying glass emoji). Also Ben gets cancelled… AGAIN!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-01-2752 minNostalgiqueS1E5 – Fefe DobsonIn this episode, Ben and Aba get cancelled (AGAIN!) by the Sonar network (which we are not a part of?), Ben plans his future platinum blonde lace front wig, and we rave about how important Fefe Dobson is for Canada. Link in bio! Or listen on @applepodcasts, @soundcloud, @googleplay, @spotify.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-01-2031 minNostalgiqueS1E4 – Xtina (ft. Aidan O’Loughlin)We have our beloved producer Aidan O’Loughlin as our special guest this week! Ben talks about shoplifting (allegedly)and we unpack Xtina’s career! Also Aba still hasn’t seen Burlesque! Cancelled!
This week we’re recording at Kitchen Music Studios this week! Keep up with them at www.kitchenmusicstudios.com!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-01-141h 01NostalgiqueS1E3 – P!nkStill holding out hope that she’s gay!
How can we talk about pop music and not bring up P!nk?! We talk about her blackness (or lack thereof), Ben cancels his child for Naruto running, and we gab about eating fish tacos 😉
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2020-01-0647 minNostalgiqueS1E2 – AquaIn this episode Aba and Ben unnecessarily drags one of their childhood faves- Aqua. Ben talks about getting whisked away on his white antifa boyfriend’s motorcycle, and Aba very poorly explains the plot of Juice starring Tupac.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2019-12-3044 minNostalgiqueBeyoncéIn this inaugural episode, Ben and Aba sound off on Beyonce’s iconic acting, what kind of p*rn she’d watch, and Ben gets cancelled :/
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Spooked!Ep. 213 – Sarah AshbyToday on Spooked! Cody gets made fun of by a cloud, Damien gets plastic surgery at K-Mart, Ben is menthol, and Sarah still works at Sobey’s. It’s all about overcoming where you came from today, so make up with your dad, live your dreams, and get ready to get Spooked!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2019-11-251h 00Spooked!Ep. 212 – Chris RobinsonToday on Spooked! Cody sleeps behind the ice machine, Damien listens to some towels, Ben doesn’t like grapes, and Chris is really two kids in a trench coat. It’s all about finding proper accommodations, so get your online booking confirmation number, bring a pillow from home, and get ready to get Spooked!
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2019-11-1855 minKilled to DeathBen Sosa Wright And Dell Shumpert, Stupid Incompetent FreakMiranda (Ben Sosa Wright) is the average book club member - recruited straight out of high school to Langley, and trained over the course of a weekend.
But the death of a fellow book club recruit sends a member of the illuminati - and possibly higher - down to audit Miranda, and the entire cell 3 club.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/2019-09-2758 minSpooked!Ep. 187 – Ben Sosa WrightThe Spooky Team Owner and Superstar
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The Bed Post PodcastBen Sosa WrightThis episode, Erin chats with the hilarious Ben Sosa Wright. Tune in for a delightful conversation about learning about gay sex from porn, the travesty of the current sex ed curriculum, and how great it feels to walk away from a date you’re not digging.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2019-05-121h 01
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang"I Don't Think So, Honey! 8" LIVE FROM TORONTOThe 8th installment of “I Don’t Think. So, Honey!” 8 Live is here! 30 comedians take one minute each to go off on culture. Featuring: Nina Adler, Aba Amuquandoh, Karis Anderson, Yaw Attuah, Emily Bilton, Tim Blair, Kyle Brownrigg, Ashley Cooper, Brendan D’Souza, Shawna Edward, Clare Ess, Hoodo Hersi, Andrew Ivimey, Alan Shane Lewis, Lucas Loizou, Marshall Lorenzo, Chanty Marostica, Chris Middleton, Jade Niles Craig, Natalie Norman, Taylor Rivers, Alice Rose, Chris Sandiford, Lauren Scratch, Sam Sferrazza, Ievy Stamatov, Taylor Templeton-Smith, Jialu Wang, Susan Waycik, and Ben Sosa Wright. Hosted by Matt Rogers & special guest co-host Dave Mizzoni!2018-10-261h 17