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Order Up!Desirée Walsh and Matt Ardill couldn't eat lunch together in high schoolWe chat with comedian Desirée Walsh about the wonders of peanut butter and the word viscous gets used by MULTIPLE people. It's that kind of day! Check out this episode of Order Up!2024-11-0434 min
Comedy Album Book ClubAdam Gabel chats about Mitch HedbergI sit down with New York's Adam Gabel who joined me in the studio for my first in person interview of this season. It was an absolute delight getting into Mitch Hedberg's headspace together. We chatted about Mitch's style, his history and tips and tricks of the trade as well as Adam's own album None of This Is True.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-08-0539 min
Comedy Album Book ClubWe revisit our episode about The Button Down Mind of Bob NewhartIn memory of the passing of Bob Newhart we re-air our episode recorded November 5th 2017 with host Jason Deline and guests Craig Fay, Martha O'Neil and Jeremy Woodcock. Recorded live at the Social Capital Theatre Andrea Miller worked the boards.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-07-2244 min
Comedy Album Book ClubAlicia Carrick talks Deborah Kimmett's Downward Facing BroadI sit down with my friend Alicia Carrick chat about comedian Deborah Kimmett's Downward Facing Broad. It resonated with us both on multiple levels and we got to catch up after a long gap and talk about a fun amazing comedian. A great way to spend a day. Check out Big Chick Energy at Hamilton Fringe! Don't forget to pick up Magic Mind using our code Kinda 20 at www.magicmind.com/kinda today!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-07-1553 min
Comedy Album Book ClubMike Carrozza chats about Kyle KinaneI chat with Mike Carrozza about Kyle Kinane, how comedy as art and the way the internet has made people think heckling is okay and how uncool that is. Check him out in Montreal or featuring for Kyle at the Vermont Comedy Club July 18th to the 20th. If you can't make it to Vermont do yourself a favour and pick up Mike's album Cherubic.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-07-0848 min
Comedy Album Book ClubMelanie Dahling chats about Paul F. TompkinsMatt sits with Melanie Dahling to talk about Paul F. Tompkins' album Impersonal. While we were discussing Paul we also chatted about Howl & Roar Records, comedy and goth soccer. Enjoy the show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-07-0153 min
Comedy Album Book ClubSarah Ashby chats about Maria Bamford's Special Special SpecialMatt chats with the incredible Sarah Ashby about Maria Bamford's Special Special Special. It's a fun chat about the nature of comedy, mental health and telling jokes about your dad. Check it out along with Sarah's album Ew, What is this?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-06-2438 min
Comedy Album Book ClubDan Rosen chats about Hannibal Buress's My Name is HannibalI sit with Dan Rosen my favourite family boy to talk about Hannibal Buress's album My Name is Hannibal. We relish in his rule breaking, smart jokes and smart way of spinning dumb jokes. Pick up Dan's album Family Boy at your favourite comedy album platform.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-06-1745 min
Comedy Album Book ClubEmily Decloux chats about Nicole Byer's Big Beautiful WeirdoThe amazing Emily Decloux of Big Chick Energy sits down with Matt to talk about the irrepresable Nicole Byer's 2021 special Big Beutiful Weirdo. While at it we ponder the construction materials of women's glory holes.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-06-1036 min
Comedy Album Book ClubLucy Gervais chats about Bill Burr's Let It GoMatt sits with Montreal based Lucy Gervais to talk about everyone's favourite grumpy dad Bill Burr and his special Let It Go. It's a fun chat about walking the edge and sticking the landing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-06-0338 min
Comedy Album Book ClubVannessa Jackson chats about Aziz AnsariI sit down with comedian Vannessa Jackson who you may know from her stand up sets around New York City, her work on Tiger Beat, Black Lady Sketch Show and SNL! We talk about Aziz Ansari's album Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening a hilarious and really joyous album.Check out our limited time offer at http://magicmind.com/kinda and use code KINDA20.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-05-2745 min
Comedy Album Book ClubGuest Marc Hallworth chats about Nick Nemeroff's The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My LifeMatt sits with friend of the podcast Marc Hallworth to discuss Nick Nemeroff's album The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life. We chat about album recordings, pre-pandemic venues and the shifting nature of a set.Check out our sponsor Magicmind https://www.magicmind.com/kinda and use code Kinda20Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-05-2044 min
Comedy Album Book ClubGuest Shaharah Gaznabbi chats about Rhys Darby's Mystic Time BirdI sit with my friend the amazing comedian, writer and performer Shaharah Gaznabbi and we talk about the super funny physical Rhys Darby and his special Mystic Time Bird. While we're at it we explore grief in comedy (and yes there's someone hammering in the background).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-05-1454 min
Comedy Album Book ClubGuest Al Val chats about Patton Oswalt's Werewolves & LollipopsWe sit with comedian Al Val to talk about Werewolves and Lollipops, crowd work and physical comedy. We get into how to keep it organic and in live in that moment while still nailing your beats.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-05-0636 min
Comedy Album Book ClubGuest Evan Klim chats about Demetri Martin's These Are JokesMatt sits with hilarious Toronto comedian Evan Klim and we discuss a list of the best Martins in comedy including Demetri Martin. We do a deep dive into his album These Are Jokes and are wowed by Will Forte's pipes.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-04-2950 min
SNL Hall of FameWill ForteJoin us this week in the SNL Hall of Fame as we welcome Jon Schneider onto the podcast to discuss the one of kind, Will Forte. Will he be enshrined in the hall? Only you can decide.Transcript: Track 2:[0:42] Hey, it's J.D. here, and I want to thank Doug DeNance for another lovely introduction.Welcome to the SNL Hall of Fame podcast. As I mentioned off the top, I am your host, J.D.I am joined by Matthew Ardill in the trivia corner, and of course, our...2024-04-221h 41
Comedy Album Book ClubGuest Mary Kennedy talks about Kelly Zemnickis' Sugar n Spice & Smirnoff IceMatt sits with comedian, actor and fellow podcaster Mary Kennedy to chat about their mutual friend Kelly Zemnickis' album Sugar 'n Spice & Smirnoff Ice.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-04-2228 min
Comedy Album Book ClubGuest Kelly Zemnickis talks about Brock and John's UnrehearasedMatt invites comedian and documentarian Kelly Zemnickis to visit Ardill Sound Studios to record the first in person Comedy Album Book Club in years. We chat about Toronto comedian's Brock (Simpson) and John (Mitchell)'s Unrehearsed. A Toronto comedy duo lost to the sands of comedy time and one of the funniest comedy albumes I've heard in YEARS! We talk about long lost comedy venues, lost goth bars and how we misspent our youth in the roots of Toronto comedy not to mention Kelly's Sugar and Spice and Smirnoff Ice!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2024-04-1534 min
SNL Hall of FameMaya RudolphWe're back in the Hall after a hectic week with the whole foot-wiping thing. At any rate we're thrilled to welcome Rebecca North to the show to relitigate the case for Maya Rudolph who is appearing on her last ballot. Check it out and get ready to start voting May, 6th. Transcript: Track 2[0:41] Thank you so much, Doug Donets. It is great to be here inside the SNL Hall of Fame with you all.Now, careful listeners of the show pointed out to me that I didn't remind youto wipe your feet last week. It's n...2024-04-151h 06
Comedy Album Book ClubGuest Ali Hassan talks about Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's BoyfriendMatt sits down with comedian, writer, actor, podcaster and amazing human Ali Hassan to discuss Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend. We touch on the power of story telling and how it's evolved in comedy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-04-0850 min
Order Up!Tracy Hamilton - The theatre of it...Did you get a chance to go to Tracy Hamilton's album recording? No? Then now's your chance to here her ponder the profundity of frozen treats and rage against Galan Weston's tyranny. Also, has Matthew gone too far? Is he playing God? Only time will tell.2024-02-0531 min
Order Up!Paul Jaycek - California Burger TruthsCari, Kelly and Mary chat with Paul Jaycek in a wonderful and rambunctious exploration of the Burger.2023-01-0938 min
Order Up!Janelle Niles - I should have put it on the rider...Mary, Cari, and Kelly chat with comedian Janelle Niles about the power of a mayonnaise sandwich and cheese curds.2022-12-1235 min
Order Up!Zane Caplansky - The Caplansky MethodIn episode 2, Kelly, Cari, and Mary talk with mustard impresario Zane Caplansky and get a bit zen.2022-11-2837 min
Order Up!John Catucci - My NutellaCari, Mary, and Kelly sit with John Catucci, comedian and the host of the shows Big Food Bucket List and You Gotta Eat Here!.2022-11-2831 min
Punch Up Your LifeRyan Sheedy - The Height of DepressionRyan Sheedy - In the middle of epically spiraling out, from a series of melancholy events, Ryan still has to make rent the only way he knows how... Birthday Clown. Will Ryan be able to get out from under this emotional boulder, and not scar a generation of children?2022-07-211h 22
Punch Up Your LifeChris Middleton - Blacked OutChris Middleton - When Chris is promoted to assistant manager of a university bar, that’s already funded by student admission, he literally becomes too big to fail. The power corrupts him entirely, until he is framed for something he didn’t.... or maybe actually did do (It’s hard to say, there’s a lot of drinking involved)? Either way, this story has plenty of sex, crime, and cheap beer.2022-07-061h 26
Punch Up Your LifeHools Kay - DisFUNctionHools Kay - the ins and outs of family feuds, from cokehead baby daddies to mothers going haywire for her daughter's wedding. But where does Holly fit in? (Dark comedy)2022-06-211h 01
Punch Up Your LifeIsabel Zaw-Tun - The Assorted Spectres of Saint John's RoadIsabel Zawtun Two musicians with four rambunctious kids, move from a tiny town in northern Alberta, to a haunted house in downtown Toronto.2022-06-071h 49
Punch Up Your LifeChris Sandiford - Begging for ScrapsChris Sandiford: Chris is an ambitious home cook, who came THIS CLOSE to winning a season-long competition cooking show. A fan Favorite, he stuck it out and published his own cookbook for humans and their best friends... dogs! This combo backfires however, and inadvertently leads to MANY lawsuits.2022-05-311h 43
Punch Up Your LifeMatt Nightingale - Freedom DiverMatt Nightingale - Matt thought freedom meant living for free as a dumpster diving anarchist. But a run-in with the police changed all of that. Now he's finding out that freedom is taking responsibility for your actions.2022-05-102h 00
Punch Up Your LifeAdam McNamara - A Sensei ConsensusAdam McNamara - When 8-year-old Adam is signed up for karate classes against his will, with his older brother/frenemy Andy, they are forced to work together to defeat the rival dojo.2022-04-261h 36
Punch Up Your LifeTim Gray - Head over HeelsTim Gray - While studying abroad, Tim gets into a horrible skateboarding accident. The result of which is a fractured skull and a 4 day stay in the hospital. Tim wakes up from this near-death experience a changed man.2022-04-131h 50
Punch Up Your LifeBrie Watson - Cottage CountryBrie Watson - When Brie is forced to leave behind her life in the city (For mysterious reasons!), she goes back to her old family cottage, and is determined to ingratiate herself to this small town... whether they like it or not.2022-03-301h 40
Punch Up Your LifeLogan Stefanson - Logan Come HomeLogan Stefanson: When the well-being of an innocent stray dog, is thrust upon one dumb hungover kid (Logan) late for work, he must journey back through the events of the previous evening and find the true identity of the mysterious pup!2022-03-161h 29
Punch Up Your LifeJessica Buchanan - Jazz Hands of JusticeJessica Buchanan: When Jessica’s school is threatened to be shut down, she is forced to commit social suicide, and admit that she cares about something.2022-03-011h 27
Punch Up Your LifeJessica Seburn - Friend at the End2022-02-162h 00
Punch Up Your LifeJ.D. Renaud - This is Not ThatJ.D. Renaud. August 14, 2003, the day of the Northeast Blackout. From 4pm to 4am, this is the day J.D. decided what he was going to do with the rest of their life.2022-02-022h 09
Punch Up Your LifeRachel Manson - My So Called Wiccan SummerWhen 15-year-old Rachel gets her hands on the summer camp's shared Ouija board, she gains popularity by leading seances out of cabins... Much to the camp staff's dismay.2022-01-191h 14
Punch Up Your LifeAva Julien - A Heart WalkDesperately lonesome Ava, on the brink of her thirties, leaves everything to move from the ostensibly new-age hippie vibe of Vancouver, to reconnect with her sister in the cold hustle of New York City.2022-01-191h 21
Punch Up Your LifePunch Up Your Life Introduction"Who would play you, in the movie of your life?" We've all done this ice breaker game. It's fun and silly, but can quickly lead to a much deeper question: "If your life was a movie, what are the most formative moments?" And that’s the way into the interview.
Punch Up Your Life is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by comedian and writer Andrew Lizotte, where he interviews someone as if they are pitching him a biopic of their life. Meanwhile, he gives them suggestions on how to make the story "better", in the style of a smug producer's network no...2022-01-1207 min
Comedy Album Book ClubA Remembrance of Norm MacdonaldI had the priviledge to sit with friends and colleagues of Norm Macdonald Bruce Clark, Jim McAleese, Lara Rae and Todd Van Allen. They shared their memories and thoughts of their time and experiences with Norm Macdonald.
Thanks to Dexter Outhit for our new opening theme.
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SNL Hall of FameEpisode Five - Michael O' DonoghueOn this week's episode of the SNL Hall of Fame podcast, Jamie is joined by Matthew Ardill to add Michael O' Donoghue to the ballot. Mr. Mike brought an acerbic wit to the show that was sometimes considered Dangerous but he was crucial to getting the show established as it's first ever head writer outside of Lorne Michales. Does he bring enough to the table to be a Hall of Famer though? We'll have to wait and see.If you've got questions about the show or would like to be a guest on an episode in the...2021-10-3128 min
Ya Gotta Laugh! An Improv PodcastSymbiotic Twins and the Tantalizing Manor!BINGO BANGO guess who stopped by our ShOWShoW! Our dear dear friends and improvisers from WEIRD TOWN COMEDY - Matthew ‘The Astronaut’ Ardill and Brian ‘A Game Show Host’ Archdekin!! And guys?... Can I tell you something? It’s frickin weird, man. It’s perfect. It’s…. IMRPOV!So - we met Matt and Brian at (YEP, you guessed it) the Second City Training Centreeee!! T’was a cold day in February of 2018 when awkward humans came together to YES AND. Brian got into improv after “big number” birthday and Matt turned to improv due to the reccom of a few...2020-10-0900 min
Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 55 - Steve Martin's Let's Get SmallIn our final episode we return to a favourite album of mine, I chat Let's Get Small with Luba Magnus and Yaw Attuah. While this is the final episode of Comedy Album Book Club in its current incarnation please stay subscribed. We'll be bringing one off special conversations as well as coming back with a whole new format in the future. Thanks for three years of support and we look forward to returning new and refreshed.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 54 - Memories of John Mulaney: Kid GorgeousIn celebration of two years in the studio, we re-air this awesome episode featuring Courtney Gilmour where we chat about John Mulaney's Kid Gorgeous at Radio City. Our first full panel in the studio space.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 53 - Tracy HamiltonI had an opportunity to talk with the always funny Tracy Hamilton about comedy, self-care and her awesome podcast Love is Everywhere. This was a terrific opportunity to catch up with a funny friend and chat about the realities of the comedy world right now, their inspirations and some of their crazier experiences as a working stand-up (plus what kind of animal her stand-up is).
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 52 - Whisky Kids talk Easy AClare Blackwood and Ryan Hughes of Whisky Kids chat with Matt about the film Easy A, like a high-class podcast for governors or athletes.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 51 - Ali Wong's Baby CobraIn this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with returning guests Alicia Carrick and Emily Milling as well as Julia Jones, Sam Sexton and Jo Anne Tacorda all of Big Chick Energy. It was a real joy to chat with this hilarious group (and do yourself a favour, check out their video Spanx live today). We discussed the incredible Ali Wong and her special Baby Cobra. This is the first of our virtual episodes recorded over zoom so please forgive the audio quality. As always we encourage you watch the special before listening to the episode but please...2020-06-111h 01
Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 50 - Louis C.K.'s HilariousI sit with comics by Andy Wong, Christine Kay, Justin Antony, Kenzie Nelligan and Rosemary Quinlan to discuss the disgraced comic Louis C.K.'s album Hilarious. This is a difficult conversation about the comic at a pivotal moment in his career and how his eventual disgrace recontextualizes this earlier work.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 49 - An interview with Joe VuI sit with comedian Joe Vu where we talk about the mechanics of comedy and the life of a comedian. We also touch on his amazing album First Generation Comedian. If you can download it and give it a listen now.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 48 - Girl Brain talk about Mike Birbiglia's Sleepwalk With MeAll last week and all this week we're in the throes of the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival 2020! The 15th festival has been a showcase of some amazing talent with both new acts and returning acts. One of the returning acts is Girl Brain from Edmonton. This awesome troupe composed of Alyson Dicey, Ellie Heath and Caley Suliak wowed audiences from the mainstage of Comedy Bar on Friday and Saturday night.
I reached out to them and asked if there was any album they'd like to chat about while in town. They suggested Mike Birbiglia's Sleepwalk With Me...2020-03-1243 min
Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 47 Martha O'Neill & Karen O'KeefeThis week we sat with the hilarious Martha O'Neill and Karen O'Keefe to discuss their albums Fine Big Girl and Surprised Eyebrows. We touched on the process of recording an album, the state of comedy in Canada and the amazing powers of attraction granted to you on recording a comedy album. Thanks again to Karen and Martha for joining me and please go out and buy their albums today. You will not be disappointed.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 46 - George Carlin Class ClownJason and Matt sit with Jim McAleese and Robin Archer to listen to the career-defining George Carlin album Class Clown. We discuss the impact George had on the comedy world and how he shaped our own views of comedy. We also discuss how his voice changed and evolved, his continued relevance and the lasting impression of his work to this day.
We also bid farewell to Jason Deline as the host of Comedy Album Book Club, thanks to Jason for two years of hosting the show. It has been a true adventure and a million laughs, we...2020-02-131h 07
Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 45 - A conversation with Beth StellingIn April of 2019 we sat down with funny people Grace Smith and Ryan Hughes to talk about Beth Stelling's awesome album Simply The Beth. We spent a great hour talking about Beth, the accessibility of her material and the power a good burp. After the episode, we decided to reach out to Beth and seeing if we could chat with her about the album, her inspirations and her current projects. This past December we were able to reach Beth after her tour of Oregon and have a great conversation about all of those topics and more. Thanks to Grace...2020-01-0954 min
Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 44 - The 2nd Annual Holiday SpecialIt's that time of year again, we're back for our second annual holiday special this year with writer, musician, filmmaker and performer Emily Milling plus writer and performer John Budreski of Weird Town Comedy sat with their fellow Weird Town citizen Matt. We each selected one of our favourite funny holiday films. Emily selected the Gubinator's family-friendly smash fest Jingle All The Way, John picked the cult favourite A Christmas Story and Matt selected Colbert's A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! Time to put a log on the fire, pop in those earbuds and slap on your kerch...2019-12-1243 min
Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 43 - Musical Comedy with Flo & JoanThis past spring my wife Heather and I visited the UK, on our trip we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with sisters Nicola and Rosie Dempsey also known as Flo & Joan. Fixtures of the Toronto sketch community who had returned to their native England sat with us over an initially sunny and progressively rainy brunch to talk about their influences both musically and comedically as well as the challenges and opportunities of performing in Canada versus the U.K., Fringe Festivals and some of their experiences performing. They are currently on tour and you can find...2019-11-1446 min
Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 42 - Lenny Bruce The Carnegie Hall Concert part 2 with Lara RaeWe do a second deep dive into Lenny Bruce's album The Carnegie Hall Concert this time joined by special guest writer, comedian, playwright, educator and activist Lara Rae. Lara has spent many years working with some of the greats of comedy and was able to share their encyclopedic knowledge of comedy with some terrific first-hand accounts of talking with people from Lenny's life. It was a real joy to sit with them and we look forward to doing so again in the future.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 41 - Lenny Bruce The Carnegie Hall ConcertJason and Matt sit down talk with Andrew Lizotte to discuss the immensely influential Lenny Bruce and his seminal recording The Carnegie Hall Concert. It's a really deep dive into language, relevance and how many comedians who model their work after Bruce just can't reach what he's attained.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 40 - Dennis Miller's The Off-White AlbumHey Chachi, put down your latte and get a load of Mr. Todd Van Allen and Mr. Chili Davidson taking a break and chatting with Jason and Matt about the 1988 debut album by Dennis Miller called The Off-White Album. We discuss the career of Dennis Miller and ponder what turned him from the comedian he was into the comedian he is (as well as the fact that the 80s were a very screwed up time).
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 39 - Jim Gaffigan Mr. UniverseWe sit down with a batch of new comedians to talk about Jim Gaffigan's Grammy nominated album Mr. Universe. Thanks to Alicia Carrick, Liz Myers, Sunny B and Miguel Martin-Garcia for joining me to discuss the quiet and subtle darkness that is Jim Gaffigan.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 38 - Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset StripJoining us via Google Chat we sat with Alsa Bruno from the sunny Bay of San Francisco and Izaak Runkel Sunleaf from the bustling black and white cookie filled metropolis of New York. These two joined us from two of the most influential comedy cities in the world to talk about Richard Pryor's revolutionary album Live on the Sunset Strip. We talked about pain, catharsis, the power of words as well as laughter. This was a really incredible conversation with two terrifically funny performers.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 37 - Jerry Seinfeld I'm Telling You For the Last TimeWe had the joy of sitting with Marc Hallworth of Vest of Friends and Chili Davidson of Pay What You Can't to discuss Jerry Seinfeld's 1998 album and HBO special I'm Telling You For The Last Time. We discussed Jerry's impact on comedy, his continued relevance and the weird little differences between the album and the special. In addition to this amazing conversation about Jerry Seinfeld we also talked about National Lampoon, Chevy Chase and the value of a damn joke.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 36 - Interview with Brandon HackettI had the pleasure of sitting with Second City and Sketchersons alumnus Brandon Hackett, Brandon had previously joined us on our Saturday Night Live album episode from the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival. In our on one one conversation we were able to discuss his early influences, the writing process and underrated nature of MadTV.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 35 - Beth Stelling: Simply the BethJason and Matt sit down with the incredibly funny and talented Grace Smith and Ryan Hughes to discuss Beth Stelling's album Simply the Beth. We touch on her incredible pacing, meticulous use of language and her instantly relatable humour, all whilst plumbing the dark arts of the dramaturge and family strengthening qualities of belching the alphabet.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 34 - Interview with Juno nominee Pat ThorntonIn this, the last interview in our week long celebration of Canadian comedy, we sit with Pat Thornton to discuss their Juno nominated album Chicken! as well as the adorable dog the album was named after. I mean look at that cutey on the cover!
Come back in April when we'll be discussing Simply The Beth with with Grace Smith and Ryan Hughes also check out our prior four Juno interviews with Chanty Marostica, Dave Merheje, Debra DiGiovanni and Mayce Galoni as well as our Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival panel episode where we discuss the 1976 Saturday Night Live album...2019-03-1632 min
Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 33 - Interview with Juno nominee Mayce GaloniThe fourth interview in our week long celebration of Canadian comedy we sit with Mayce Galoni to discuss their Juno nominated album Awkwarder, what it was like recording an album and the experience of driving around Stanley Park with his partner for over ten hours.
Tune in tomorrow for our conversation with Pat Thornton also while you're there check out our last three interviews with Chanty Marostica, Dave Merheje and Debra DiGiovanni.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 32 - Interview with Juno nominee Debra DiGiovanniThe third interview in our week long celebration of Canadian comedy we sit with Debra DiGiovanni to discuss their Juno nominated album Lady Jazz, the experience of recording an album and her life in Los Angeles.
Tune in the rest of the week for our conversations with Mayce Galoni and Pat Thornton also while you're there check out our last two interviews with Dave Merheje and Chanty Marostica.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 31 - Interview with Juno nominee Dave MerhejeContinuing our week long celebration of Canadian comedy we sit with Dave Merheje to discuss their Juno nominated album Good Friend Bad Grammar and the excitement of being nominated for a Juno.
Tune in the rest of the week for our conversations with Debra DiGiovanni, Mayce Galoni and Pat Thornton also while you're there check out yesterday's interview with Chanty Marostica.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 30 - Interview with Juno nominee Chanty MarosticaThe third episode in our week long celebration of Canadian comedy we sit with Chanty Marostica to chat about their Juno nominated album The Chanty Show and all the excitement since we last sat with Chanty.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 29 - Saturday Night LiveRecorded live at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival sit down with Robin Duke of Second City, SCTV, Saturday Night Live and Women Fully Clothed, Kerri Donaldson and Allie Entwistle of Brunch Comedy and their podcast You've Got Brunch as well as Brandon Hackett of Second City and The Sketchersons to talk about the 1976 cast recording of The Not Ready For Prime Time Players performing in season 1 and 2 of Saturday Night Live. This historic album is an artifact of sketches gathered when envelopes were being pushed and formats were being established. In the album you can start to hear the...2019-03-1146 min
Comedy Album Book ClubToronto Sketch Comedy Festival: Brunchy goodness!The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival is underway and Jason had the pleasure of sitting down with artists during a brunch gathering of sketch comedians. We talk with Carson Pinch about his show Carson Fears Fear Itself, Cam Wyllie about Cam Wyllie & Jon Plester Presents Fruit Cart Bonanza (and another show that we distinctly did not talk about because that's secret and we don't talk about secrets here) as well as the troupe Girl Brain consisting of Caley Suliak, Alyson Dicey and Ellie Heath. Much yummy food, zesty coffee and good conversation was consumed.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 27 - Maria Bamford Ask Me About My New God!In this terrific episode Jason and Matt sit down with performer and teacher Jess Grant and writer and performer Tracy Hamilton to discuss the amazing and awesome album Ask Me About My New God! by Maria Bamford. During this conversation we have the joy of discussing the bright darkness that is Maria Bamford's comedy along with its healing power and inspirational qualities.
Just a reminder tickets for our live show on March 9th at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival are now available. Get your tickets here!
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Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 26 - Interview with Olivia StadlerWe catch up with one of our very first guests Olivia Stadler (@ostadz). We have a great conversation about her last year and a half in the comedy world and how she's experienced her journey as well as the terrific new comedy show case she produces at The Comedy Bar called Literally Dead! It's a terrific conversation that touches on her inspirations, how dance has informed her performance style and some funny (and not so funny) experiences. Thanks to Olivia for coming back and we look forward to checking in down the road.
Additionally I'm happy to...2019-01-2456 min
Comedy Album Book ClubEpisode 25 - Robin Williams: Reality... What A ConceptWe (Jason, Helena and Matt) had the joy of sitting down with Martha O'Neill and Andrew Fleming to discuss Robin Williams' debut album Reality... What A Concept. If you don't do drugs you'll surely feel like you've done them after going down the rabbit hole of Willams' album Reality... What a Concept. His rapid fire delivery, his off the cuff improvisational jokes and his pure joy is infectious and even when some of the panel may not have got the jokes they felt better for having listened to it.
For the full experience also listen to our earlier episode A Night...2019-01-101h 18
Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club Holiday SpecialJason, Helena Marie and Matt sit down to talk about their favourite holiday movies that are part of their holiday traditions. Jason and Helena selected holiday classics National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and Home Alone... Matt selected the cultish comedy mock-musical AD/BC: A Rock Opera... of course. Here them talk about their holiday favourites and share yours with us in the comments or on our face book page. We'll be back in the new year and have a happy holidays!
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club - Interview with Courtney GilmourIn this week's episode Courtney Gilmour comes back to talk about her experiences as a stand up comedian. It's a great chat with a hilarious person and where we get to hear about everything from why she selected Kid Gorgeous as her album for the panel show to doing jokes in the nude. To find out more about her shows check out her Twitter, Instagram or Facebook group.
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club - John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous At Radio CityIn our second panel episode from our shiny new studio space we sat down with comedians Courtney Gilmour (@CourtGilmour) and Ryan Dillon (@TheRyanDillon) to discuss the amazing album John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous At Radio City. We chat about assembly, sex ed and this incredible album by this gifted writer and teller of jokes.
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Comedy Album Book ClubEncore Presentation of Adam Sandler's They're All Gonna Laugh At YouIn celebration of Adam Sandler's well received new Netflix Special 100% Fresh we are re-airing our December 2017 episode of Adam Sandler's They're All Gonna Laugh At You. In it, Jason sits down with Jordan Kennedy, Jon Blair and Kat Letwin to discuss this Adam Sandler album. Join us in discussing this interesting and early work.
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club - JFL42 Interview with Matteo LaneThe third in our JFL42 2018 interviews we chatted with Matteo Lane, I was lucky enough to catch him perform twice at the festival and it was a real joy. He joined me for a phone interview after his return to New York from Toronto and we discussed one of his favourite comedy albums Ellen Degeneres' special Here and Now.
The chat was a blast, we talked about his work as an opera singer, painter, graphic designer, comic book illustrator and a comedian. If you want to see more of his amazing work check out his instagram. Also...2018-10-2545 min
Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club - JFL42 Interview with Jackie KashianOver the last two weeks of September JFL42 rolled into town and we got to sit with Jackie Kashian to talk about the state of the comedy world and her experiences in it but also about podcasts (like her two podcasts The Dork Forest and The Jackie and Laurie Show), fantasy novels, role playing games (including her husband's super hero game The Hero Instant), alternative history and some of our favourite authors. It was a blast to chat with Jackie and see her perform, thanks again goes out to Jackie for sitting with us.
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club - JFL42 Interview with Chanty MarosticaWe had the pleasure of sitting down with Chanty Marostica, the first out trans performer in JFL42 history and a finalist in the SiriusXM Top Comic competition. They just wrapped their solo show at The Comedy Bar last night and will be recording their set for the SiriusXM Top Comic special this evening. It was a great converation about comedy, creating spaces and the process of taking part in SiriusXM's Top Comic competition (and the plus side of getting to stay in a swanky hotel).
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club - Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is MagicIt may be a bit late but the wait is worth it, welcome to the first episode of The Comedy Album Book Club recorded in our new studio. I was lucky enough to have the pleasure of sitting with SiriusXM Top Comic finalist Chanty Marostica, comedian Kat Letwin and playwright and performer Adam Bailey. We dug into the album Jesus Is Magic by Sarah Silverman. It was a lively and fun discussion where we touched on Star Trek: Voyager, Drake, the 90s and drill down on growing as a comic.
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club Second Edition: Welcome to the studioWe wanted to welcome you to our new studio, unfortunately we're going to be a bit late in getting our first episode in the new space out and to your ears. Tune in next week though when we sit down with Chanty Marostica, Kat Letwin and Adam Bailey to discuss Sarah Silverman's Jesus Is Magic! In the mean time enjoy this picture of our recording space and my replacement as producer!
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 12 - Eddie Murphy: ComedianWow, it's been a year already?! Thanks to everyone for being such an amazing gift! To Neil Jones for helping us get off the ground, to Andrea Miller and the folks at the Social Capital Theatre for being such amazing hosts! To Helena Marie for sitting in when Jason was sick and to every single guest Jules, Olivia, Craig, Martha, Jeremy, Nug, Sharilyn, Adam McNamara, Jordan, Jon, Kat, Allan, Katie, Dave, Dan, Sean, Ian, Meryle, Kyle Betts and Kyle Scott, Neil, Derek, Adam Kenneth Wilson and Adam Bailey, Peter, Nigel and Heather. Thanks also to every artist who's albums...2018-08-091h 19
Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 11 - A Night At The Met!Unfortunately this month Jason couldn't join us so I (Matt Ardill @commonperson) had the pleasure of hosting the podcast. I was lucky enough to sit down with Peter Hill (@peterjameshill) and Sharilyn Johnson (@thirdbeat) to discuss the Robin Williams album A Night At The Met! It was a night to relive memories of our youth and laugh out loud from The Social Capital Theatre (@thesocap). We hope you enjoy the episode and we miss you Robin.
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 10 - Supplemental with Adam BaileyHi everyone, this is Matt Ardill the co-producer of Comedy Album Book Club. I had the pleasure of sitting down with our guest Adam Bailey three weeks ago following his turn on the panel where we spoke about Eddie Izzard's Force Majeure. We got to talk about his process of writing and all the influences that go into it.
A lot has happened since this interview including the addition of Adam's show The ABCs of Love with Adult Baby Cupid to the Toronto Fringe Festival running from July 5th to July 15th and the Hamilton Fringe Festival...2018-06-2854 min
Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 10 - Force MajeureThis month we dig deep into the force of nature that is Eddie Izzard's live album Force Majeure. A two album extravaganza with God, Gods, Scuba diving, Darth Vader, Titans clashing and makeup. What more could you ask for? Jason (@JasonDeline) is joined once again by Ian MacIntyre (@mrianmacintyre) and Meryle Evans (@themeryle) as well as new comer Adam Bailey (@stillyourfriend) to relish in the absudity. Thanks again to the Social Capital Theatre (@thesocap) for hosting us and Andrea Miller for saving the day, you are a tech extraordinaire!
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 9 - Arizona Bay supplemental episodeHaving had such a great time with Derek Forgie (The Ten Minute Talkshow) and Adam Kenneth Wilson (@adamkwilson) we decided to release this from the Disney vaults. It involved a heist led by Bill Murray, the elite hacking skills of Hackerman and the dry cool action hero wit of Jason Deline (@jasondeline). As usual Andrea Miller runs the show from behind the desk back at the Social Capital Theatre (TheSoCap). So join us as we enjoy discussing a moment in Toronto sketch history.
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 9 - Arizona BayThis month from The Social Capital Theatre (TheSoCap) Jason (Jason Deline) was joined by activist, comedian and ginger Derek Forgie (10 Minute Talkshow) as well as his partner in laughs and classy fellow Adam Kenneth Wilson (Adam K Wilson) to discuss Bill Hicks' posthumous work Arizona Bay. You could almost call it Three Funny Men and a Comedy Podcast! Once again thanks to Andrea Miller for making us sound so soooo sweet.
And remember Chachi, last time I listened to a podcast this good Malkovich was wearing a French wigady foo...
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 8 - MotormouthOur regular host Jason Deline (@JasonDeline) was under the weather and the intrepid Helena Marie stepped in to fill his hosting shoes while we discussed the multi-talented Ben Elton's album Motormouth. Joined by Neil Jones (Radio Project X), myself Matt Ardill (@commonperson) and Kyle Scott (@gkylescott) while we dive into the man who made Edmund Blackadder so delightfully evil and The Young Ones' plot make sense as he delved into the world of staundup.
As always our amazing engineer Andrea Miller kept our show ticking along and please check out our home on Facebook for more information...2018-04-1758 min
Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 7 - Supplemental - Our interview with Patton OswaltPatton took time out of his busy schedule to sit down with Jason and discuss Werewolves & Lollipops, comedy and helping bring Michelle McNamara's project I'll Be Gone In The Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer to the public.
Thanks to Patton for his generosity and kindness in sitting and speaking with us.
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 7 - Werewolves and LollipopsJason (@JasonDeline) along with featured panelist Ian MacIntyre (@mrianmacintyre), Meryle Evans (@themeryle) and Kyle Betts dig into a delicious KFC bowl of comedy with Patton Oswalt's Werewolves and Lollipops. Special thanks to engineer Maddox Campbell for sitting with us and keeping the beats sticky.
Also, if you wanted to see the tweet and selfie Meryle mentions in her story, here you go!
If you haven't heard the story... what are you waiting for?! Go listen right now! Also remember to subscribe, rate and review and come back next week for our very special inte...2018-03-0854 min
Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 6 - 2000 Years with Carl Reiner & Mel BrooksJoin Jason Deline (@JasonDeline) as he sits with the near naked Dan Hershfield (@danhershfield), our first returning panelist and comedy producer extrordinare Martha O'Neill (@martha_oneill) plus comedy veteran Sean Browning (@sean_browning) while they chat about Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner's album 2000 Years With Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks from the Social Capital Theatre. Once again our engineer Andrea Miller keeps the tweeters tweeting and the woofers woofing.
Leave your comments here, tweet us at @CABCPodcast or check out our Facebook page and group to drop us a line. Leave us a question for our next episode Pa...2018-02-081h 02
Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 5 - Let's Get SmallIn our first podcast of 2018 join Jason Deline (@JasonDeline) as he speaks with clown, improviser and man with the most impressive shirt in the room Allan Turner (@TheAftEnd), razor witted comedian Katie Westman (@theotherKWest) along with comedian and glue enthusaist Dave Martin (@No_WrongAnswers) as they discuss Steve Martin's debut album Let's Get Small from The Social Capital Theatre. Thanks once again go out to engineer Andrea Miller for keeping the bass thumping.
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 4 - Adam Sandler They're All Gonna Laugh At YouJoin Jason (@JasonDeline) for this very special holiday episode as he sits down with panelists Jordan Kennedy, Jon Blair (@okjonblair) and Kat Letwin (@letwinka) to discuss Adam Sandler's hit album They're All Gonna Laugh At You! Special seasonal thanks goes out to engineer Andrea Miller for helping our bells jingle and happy holidays to one and all!
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 3 - The Songs and Comedy of the Smothers Brothers! Recorded at the Purple Onion, San FranciscoListen as Jason Deline (@JasonDeline) with featured guest Nug Nahrgang (@NugNahrgang), Sharilyn Johnson (@thirdbeat) and Adam McNamara (@gamesrocks1) discuss the class and wit of Tommy and Dick Smothers and their first album The Songs And Comedy Of The Smothers Brothers At The Purple Onion with thanks to engineer Andrea Miller for working the board.
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 2 - The Button-Down Mind of Bob NewhartJoin Jason (@JasonDeline), featured guest Craig Fay (@CraigFayComedy), Martha O'Neill (@martha_oneill) and Jeremy Woodcock (@jwPencilAndPad) as they examine the erudite comedy of Bob Newhart with his ground breaking album The Button-Down Mind Of Bob Newhart with thanks to engineer Andrea Miller for making us sound so good. This episode was recorded before a live audience on Thursday October 5th at The Social Capital Theater.
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Comedy Album Book ClubComedy Album Book Club: Vol 1 - An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine MayWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Comedy Album Book Club's podcast. Jason was joined at The Social Capital Theatre by guest panelists comedians Olivia Stadler and Jules Osen as well as video game and pop culture blogger Matthew Ardill to mull over the classic An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May and discuss its impact on comedy history with thanks to engineer Andrea Miller for bringing the noise.
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