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The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson(Laughs & Anxiety) The Journey of Stand-Up with Niek TheelenIn this episode of The Midday Show, J.R. Bjornson sits down with stand-up comedian Niek Theelen to discuss the highs and lows of comedy, including their experiences with stage anxiety and overcoming personal challenges. From Niek's first time performing comedy in university to J.R.'s memorable first open mic, they share their stories of growth, struggles, and the unique community of comedians. Whether you're a fan of stand-up comedy or interested in how anxiety plays a role in the performing arts, this episode is filled with humor, heart, and insightful conversations. Tune in as they explore what...2024-09-1752 min

Kelly and CompanyFull Episode - 1858Comedian Niek Theelen reviews Adam Sandler's 'Love You,' trending Netflix comedy special. Wyze, the budget-friendly smartphone product company, now allows you to search through your captured surveillance footage with keywords. We get the scoop with John Biehler on our App Update. Experts are calling for greater legislation and privacy regulation around police use of drones. Grant Hardy has this, and more, on trending headlines. In his sports update, Brock Richardson tells us about a promising trend he’s noticed with major sports broadcasters and their social media. On the Chatty Bookshelf, we venture to Kansas City with Ryan Hooey...2024-09-061h 44

Kelly and CompanyComedian Niek TheelenComedian Niek Theelen reviews Adam Sandler's 'Love You,' trending Netflix comedy special. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more g...2024-09-0614 min

NOW with Dave BrownEpisode 1079: Full ShowCanadian travel and tourism are still sputtering to come back post pandemic. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will highlight a couple stories about the issue. New Brunswick is the only province that doesn’t offer assistance for low-income earners when it comes to utility. Shelley Petit shares her distaste. Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews the Deadpool and Wolverine movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. The Made by Google event takes place tomorrow from Google's headquarters. It’s expected that Google will announce a few new gadgets from phones to watches and everything in between. Shaun Preece helps tee...2024-08-121h 44

NOW with Dave BrownBook Review: “HUGE”Comedian, Brent Butt’s debut novel “HUGE” marked a drastic turn for the comedian. The book is a psychological thriller set in the world of stand-up comedy. Niek Theelen shares his review.2024-08-1209 min

NOW with Dave BrownEpisode 1065: Full ShowToday on NOW with Dave Brown: Gunshots were fired at Donald Trump political rally over the weekend. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge reacts to that story. Shelley Petit shares some accessibility news from New Brunswick, including the latest on the vulnerable persons registry. Entertainment Critic, Kim Thistle has a review of the Netflix film starring Eddie Murphy, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”. When it comes to wearable tech. How much should we care about its functionality versus aesthetics? Shaun Preece stops by to share his opinion. And, Comedian Ava Val’s new comedy special “So Brave” just dropped on YouTube...2024-07-151h 44

NOW with Dave BrownReview: Ava Val’s ‘So Brave’Comedian Ava Val’s new comedy special “So Brave” just dropped on YouTube. Niek Theelen shares his thoughts on the special.2024-07-1509 min

NOW with Dave BrownEpisode 1050: Full ShowToday on NOW with Dave Brown: weekly news panelists Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta discuss NATO Defence spending, heat wave implications, and limitations for tourist destinations. Plus, comedian Niek Theelen reviews Kevin James’ comedy special “Irregardless” on Prime Video. This is the June 21, 2024, episode.2024-06-211h 44

NOW with Dave Brown“Kevin James: Irregardless” ReviewKevin James has a new comedy special called “Irregardless” on Prime Video. Comedian Niek Theelen shares his review. From the June 21, 2024, episode.2024-06-2114 min

NOW with Dave Brown‘The Great Outdoors’ Comedy FestivalThe Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is making its way across Canada. Comedian Niek Theelen gives you a sneak peek! From the June 6, 2024, episode.2024-06-0612 min

NOW with Dave BrownPreparing Material for Stand-up ComedyThere is a lot that goes into preparing material for stand-up comedy. Niek Theelen breaks down the process. From the April 22, 2024, episode.2024-04-2211 min

The Midday Show With J.R. BjornsonNiek and J.R. Get Ready For Stand Up ComedyJoin me and Niek Theelen as we talk about tips and tricks to performing stand-up comedy if you are considering trying it out as things slowly open in Alberta Canada. Thank you for listening to the podcast. Talk to you soon keep listening 2021-06-1914 min

The Midday Show With J.R. BjornsonThe Mid Day Show With J.R. Bjornson 04-06-2021 Niek Theelen Joins The ShowThe Mid Day show With J.R. Bjornson another day of being positive and trying to keep smiling as we live life together. In today's episode the lovely Niek Theelen drops on by via Zoom for a great chat on what to do during times when you can't do anything. We even have a fun joke off between J.R. and Niek. You can learn more about Niek Theelen by visiting his YouTube, Website and Facebook. You can find J.R. Bjornson on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and his website. Send a friendly hello and he wi...2021-04-0624 min

Not Your Average Joes PodcastWade Lever and Niek TheelenOne special podcast hosted by Karl and Heather. We have on the show two great comedians with cerebral Palsy, we talk about difficulties being a comedian with disabilities and also some great stories To reach Niek: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube To reach Wade: Facebook Bus Comedy Tour 2021-03-201h 35

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 42 - Circus/ Street performer Flyin' BobFlyin’ Bob, aka Bob Palmer, lives in the greatest country on Earth: Canada (yay) and lives in Sylvan Lake. He was born in Nova Scotia and grew up in Saskatoon. He has performed as a guitar player in many rock bands, taught school, coached spring board diving and had a huge number of “real jobs” (none of which really took). He finally and luckily heard the call of the variety performer life and has never looked back…except to see what was stuck to his shoe… For over 30 years, across Canada and 16 count...2020-08-251h 15

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 41 with Olympic Bronze Medalist Author and keynote speaker Kevin RempelKevin Rempel was a member of the 2013 Sledge Hockey World Champion with team Canada and a member of team Canada's Sledge Hockey Team that won Bronze at the 2014Paralympics in Sochi, Russia in addition hw is the author of an autobiographical book titled Still Standing: When You Have Every Reason To Give Up, Keep Going which is available on Amazon in addition Kevin is the creator of the Resilience Toolbox for Mental Health. He can be booked for public speaking engagements via his website www.kevinrempel.com there you will also be able to read his blog. I...2020-08-171h 01

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 40 with Comedian Lisa BakerLisa Baker has been performing standup for 13 years She is the winner of Edmonton's Funniest Comic with a Day Job contest in 2016. She has been a part of theatre tours across Western Canada and Newfoundland. She has performed with Canadian comedy icons Darren Frost, Kenny Robinson and Mike MacDonald as well as Tom Green and Rob Schnieder. You can follow Lisa on social media Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and you can also catch Lisa on Outhouse TV or on CBC's The Debaters.2020-08-0446 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 39 with Comedian Mark DeBonisThis conversation is one that was recorded in March of 2020 in the very early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mark Debonis is a Canadian Comic who has been doing comedy for 12 years starting out in 2009 and putting all his energy into standup which lead him to winning a Canadian Comedy Award for best Newcomer followed by 2011 Great Canadian Laugh off winner and a Sirius XM's Next top Comic Finalist. Mark shared some great insight about his start in Comedy and gives unique insight into the Green card process and some of the major differences between Comedy in Canada and...2020-07-221h 09

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 38 with AGT Contestant, Comedian Ryan NiemillerThis is episode 48 of the Inspiring Brains Podcast with Niek Theelen. This episodes guest is Ryan Niemiller. Ryan is a standup comedian who took part in America's Got Talent season 14 and placed 3rd. He has 14 years of experience in the industry. I had a great time chatting with him about his journey to becoming the comic he is today As well as chatting with him about his love of wrestling, video games and about his memories as a kid growing up in a trailer park. If you have not already go watch his standup on YouTube and follow him...2020-07-2151 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 37 - Discussing the Black Lives Matter movement in Alberta with DK AnokyeI had been meaning to release this episode earlier but life got busy so I am releasing it now. I was extremely thankful to have a discussion with DK Anokye who is a good friend of mine and a teacher at a school on the Tsuut'ina Nation reserve in Calgary Alberta. In this discussion not only did I learn about the lessons and discussions he has had with his students about creating a safe space for them to talk and ask questions about their experiences as Native students growing up in Alberta but I also heard a lot about...2020-07-1249 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 36 with Canadian comedy legend John WingHappy Canada Day, everyone, I had the opportunity to speak with Canadian comedy legend John Wing a few days ago. John recently celebrated 40 years of performing standup the opportunity to speak with him and get advice from him was an honor. For those who don't know here's brief overview of just some of John Wing's Accomplishments. John Wing began in Toronto and moved to Los Angeles in 1988. He has performed on “The Tonight Show” six times and at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival nine times. A regular performer on Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line...2020-07-0153 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 35 with Comedian Andrew AlbertAndrew got his start in stand-up comedy in 1997 as a dare at the Yuk Yuk’s in Windsor, Ontario. Much to his surprise, it was an annual contest searching for the greatest Canadian amateur. And although he did not win, his stand-up routine won him second place. Since then, he has entertained audiences from Florida to B.C. Andrew is also an accomplished sketch writer and performer as well as an actor both on stage and on the silver screen. As a professional touring comic, Andrew has performed twice at the Just for Laughs festival an...2020-05-251h 08

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 34 with Comedian & Comedy Monday Night Producer James MooreAlong with producing Comedy Monday Night at Broken City in Downtown Calgary which just celebrated its 15th year on April,20,2020 James is also a well established and respected comedian he is a 2 time Great Canadian Laugh of Finalist and a 5 time Invitation only Just For Laughs showcase comedian. He is a road warrior who's adventures have seen him travel Canada from Coast to Coast, The USA and Asia. Thank you for taking the time to be on the show James. Here's to many more great years of Comedy Monday Night!2020-05-1945 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 33 with Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers & Clayton Bellamy & The CongregationA veteran in the country music industry with a career spanning over 15 years, Clayton Bellamy is a true renaissance man; award winning musician, family man and even Motorcross racing star, once ranking 4th in Canada. Originally from rural Bonnyville, Alberta, he is surely no stranger to the world of country music with a career filled with accolades and achievements including multiple awards (such as a Juno for Best Country Recording, a five time Canadian Country Music Award winner, and SOCAN Songwriter of the Year). Bellamy has dominated the stage performing at the Grand Old Opry and even for President...2020-05-1036 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 32 - Comedian & Actor with Dave MerhejeDave Merheje Interview Video on YouTube I am Grateful to have had the chance to talk with Dave Merheje about his standup and acting career. He is one of the hardest working and unique comedic voices working in Canada today which is evident in his recent Juno win for his album Good Friend, Bad Grammar, and his Comedy Special ""Beautifully Manic" which is part of Comedians of The World Now streaming on Netflix and took time out of his day to talk to a relative newcomer in the industry with 5 years of experience it was a...2020-05-0237 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 31 - Comedian Lars CallieouLars Callieou has appeared at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montréal and has a 1-Hour Comedy Special currently airing on The Comedy Network. He's been overseas to entertain the troops 4 times (Kuwait, IRAQ, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Dubai and Abu Dhabi) and is a 2-Time Canadian Comedy Award Nominee. He can be heard on CBC's LoL, CBC's The Debaters and on Sirius/XM. Lars has toured with the likes of Miss Joan Rivers, Jeff Foxworthy, Bob Saget and Martin Short. This upcoming spring he'll be making his sixth appearance at t...2020-04-3059 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 30 - Comedian/Actor/Host Derek SeguinToday I am proud to share my conversation with someone who is undeniably one of the most recognized and well respected comedians in the industry!! It's a privilege to welcome Derek Seguin to the show! Thank you Derek for sharing your time with me. In addition to all his other content. During the Covid-19 outbreak you can visit www.derekseguin.com and click the "PanDEREK" Section of his website to see the live stream zoom & YouTube shows Derek is doing in addition to customized pandemic merch packages which include signed toilet paper and a...2020-04-2351 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 29 Featuring Rock/Pop Singer, Songwriter & pianist Curtis LabelleCurtis Labelle is a Canadian pop/rock singer-songwriter, composer and pianist who is known for his energetic piano entertainment. Originally from British Columbia, now in Alberta Canada. Having performed around Canada, working alongside and collaborating with artists in the industry. Pawn In My Shade was released on October 5, 2019 with digital distribution and a music video available on YouTube. Collaborating with a new team, Curtis Labelle will be releasing his debut album "Vulnerable" set to be released in 2021. Curtis Labelle has been a respected...2020-04-1932 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 28 with Comedian Shawn GramiakShawn Gramiak has been Canada’s top Up and Coming Comic for almost 20 years. His brand of comedy, when mixed with his smoldering sensuality, has made him a hit across Western Canada, and one part of Quebec. Shawn’s been an opening act for comedians such as Dom Irrera, Mad TV’s Bobby Lee, Kevin McDonald from Kids in the Hall and The One Man Hit Parade, André-Philippe Gagnon. And he’s headlined numerous comedy clubs and venues of questionable nature. His act, like his appearance, defy description. No one knows quite how to classify him. Let’s just say he...2020-04-151h 14

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 27 featuring Comedian & Actor Darren FrostDarren Frost is the only comedian in Canada to independently release four full length standup comedy DVD’s and two CD’s, this is Darren Frost's SEVENTH independent comedy release - the most in Canadian History. A firm believer in the importance and power of uncensored and socially penetrating comedy, Frost's latest 45 minutes of “Story Yelling” provides audiences with a blast of hyper-driven criticism, dark revelation and amusing lunacy. Story Yelling Debuted at #1 on the Itunes Comedy charts on March 1, 2020 and it will be accompanied by Darren’s first cross Canada comedy tour in five years. Darren Fro...2020-04-0657 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 26 Featuring Comedian Lori Ferguson FordLori has been a professional stand-up comic for over 30 years. She began her love for comedy in 1988. A bit of a fairytale beginning…while working as a waitress, one of her regulars offered to sponsor her dream of stand- up comedy as a career. Soon after Lori was voted B.C.’s Funniest New Comic and four years later B.C.’s Funniest Woman. Lori has toured all over Canada and the United States, she has graced the stages of Yuk Yuk’s, The Improv, The Laugh Factory and the Comedy Store…just to mention a few. Lori has also m...2020-04-0432 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 25 with Comedian Tim NuttTim Nutt is a Comedian who personifies not judging a book by it's cover his long-haired beard and rough around the edges look are unexpected once you hear his razor sharp punchlines and well conjured premises that making him one of Canada's top comics working today. Tim has made appearances at JFL Montreal, Halifax Comedy Festival Winnipeg Comedy Festival and also performed for military troops all over the world. You can find out more about tim by visiting his website timnutt.ca or by searching "Tim Nutt" on YouTube 2020-04-0152 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 24 - Singer Songwriter & Multi Instrumentalist Gabriel ThaineToday's Interview is with Singer/Songwriter, Photographer and Writer Gabriel Thaine from Lethbridge Alberta. His music combines elements of folk, country and blues to date Gabriel has released 5 Albums including Feelin' Blues (2020) Monster (2019) Alone In This World (2018), Promised Land (2018) which is an album recorded as part of a 48 hour album recording challenge and his first album Well Here Goes... (2017) All of his albums are available. on his website www.gabrielthaine.com and through Bandcamp his website also includes his photography and some of his short stories. Additional Photography can be found through his Facebook page " Gabriel Thaine Photography...2020-03-271h 06

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 23 with Comedian Big Daddy TazzDuring a time of uncertainty in our world it was an absolute privilege to have a 1 on 1 conversation with Big Daddy Tazz who is not only an extremely talented Comedian who has toured Canada Coast to Coast but also a one of a kind caring human being who cares about those around him. With 30 years of experiences and regular appearances on CBC Television, CBC's The Debaters, Just For Laughs and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival Tazz knows what it's like to make a career out of standup comedy. As a comedian myself I learned a lot from our conversation and...2020-03-2155 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 22 - Comedians Bradley Layden & Simon KingGlad to be back doing the podcast shout out to J.R Bjornson from blindguycomedy.com for creating the new intro. I was ver pleased to be joined in this episode by Bradley Layden a fantastic Comedy show producer here in Central Alberta who you can find out more about by visiting "LongShot Comedy" on Facebook and Simon King who has been doing standup for 30 years, in the UK, US and Canada and he has been featured on JFL, HBO, The Comedy Network, CBC, CTV and Sirius XM as well as comedy competitions including The San Fransisco International...2020-03-1933 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 21 Singer/Songwriter Dean RayThis is the Audio version of an interview I did with my friend Christian Burton from 94 Productions live at the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer. You can watch this live interview with video on my YouTube Channel "Niek Theelen Comedy" 2020-01-0418 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 20 with Comedian Mike DambraI've had some up's and downs in standup recently which is why I think now is the perfect time to release episode 20 of The Inspiring Brains Podcast this episode featured my good friend Comedian Mike Dambra who's advice to me and all other comedians and artists was "Don't Give Up, Don't take No for an answer and learn from others!" Mike is an amazing guy who has worked with the likes of Rosie O'Donnell, Adam Sandler, Howie Mandel and Norm MacDonald, He's got some great stories about lie on the Road, the people he's worked with and some...2019-10-2143 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 19 with The Not Necessarily Sober NewsEpisode 19 features the comedic duo of Vidi Epson and Daren Brockovich together they form the Comedic Duo known as The @notnecessarilysober News Team you can find out more about them by following them on their Facebook page . I had a great chat with them while enjoying a cup of coffee at Denny's and talking with them about their thoughts on standup, their writing process current events and how this effects their creative process. Thanks so much to the guys from Not Necessarily Sober for joining me on the show we had a ton of fun. Feel free to...2019-10-101h 07

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 18 with Author Bianca RowenaHey Everyone, I'm excited to announce Episode 18 of the The Inspiring Brains Podcast will feature Author Bianca Rowena from Lethbridge who sat down with me to talk about the trials, tribulations and Joy, and beauty her writing and creative process Bianca Rowena was born in Romania, Transylvania and has enjoyed writing from a young age. She now lives in Canada with her daughter and husband. She attended Film School for Writing/Producing/ Directing at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology To date Bianca has self published 4 books the first Being a romance"The Virgin Diaries"...2019-10-0455 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 17 - Part 2 - Comedians Randy Webb, Eden Rodriguez and Celtic Comedian Angus FraserI sat down with 3 of my closest friends in standup Randy Webb, Eden Rodriguez and comedian Angus Fraser recorded live in Lethbridge. This is Part 2 of my 2 part conversation with them. Randy Webb has been performing standup for 13 years while Eden Rodriquez and Angus Fraser have been performing for 4 years. You can find Angus Fraser Celtic comedian on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram You can find Eden Rodrequez on Facebook and on Eden M Rodrequez Photography on Instagram You can also find Randy Webb on Facebook and Instgram 2019-09-1938 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 16 - Part 1 - Comedians Randy Webb, Eden Rodriguez and Celtic Comedian Angus FraserI sat down with 3 of my closest friends in standup Randy Webb, Eden Rodriguez and comedian Angus Fraser recorded live in Lethbridge. This is Part 1 of my 2 part conversation with them. Randy Webb has been performing standup for 13 years while Eden Rodriquez and Angus Fraser have been performing for 4 years. You can find Angus Fraser Celtic comedian on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram You can find Eden Rodrequez on Facebook and on Eden M Rodrequez Photography on Instagram You can also find Randy Webb on Facebook and Instgram 2019-09-1947 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 15 with Calgary rapper Transit22Transit22 is an Independent Music Award winner and Western Canadian Music Award nominated rapper, a Calgary poet laureate finalist and a winner of a Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award. His music has received over 2,500,000 streams, and has garnered a substantial amount of national broadcast media coverage and airplay. Transit22 has toured as a headliner several times, has also supported tours of Canada, the United States, and Europe with Doomtree, Sage Francis, P.O.S., Swollen Members, Astronautalis, Apathy & Celph Titled. He has been selected to showcase at prestigious festivals like SXSW, CMW, and Breakout West, and...2019-09-041h 08

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 14 with Vancouver Comedian Chris Gaskin Part 2Part 2 of my 2 part conversation with Comedian Chris Gaskin. to listen to part 1 on Spotify click here https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Abzl9Sc70qQWKD6cLMdpU?si=-eqjuKqTQOq0vwkEH4dIiA Hailed by Brielle Magazine as "The Baby-Faced Assassin," Chris Gaskin is one of Canada's fastest rising comedians. Known for commanding audiences' attention with his innocent looks, and sharp tongue has led to him being described as, "brutally honest, and hysterical." Growing up as the runt of the litter in a small town with a single mother, and a congenital heart defect has...2019-08-051h 14

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 13 Vancouver Comedian Chris Gaskin Part 1Part 1 of my 2 part conversation with Vancouver comedian Chris Gaskin. Hailed by Brielle Magazine as "The Baby-Faced Assassin," Chris Gaskin is one of Canada's fastest rising comedians. Known for commanding audiences' attention with his innocent looks, and sharp tongue has led to him being described as, "brutally honest, and hysterical." Growing up as the runt of the litter in a small town with a single mother, and a congenital heart defect has created a goldmine of material. After moving to Vancouver, BC and doing his first three minute spot at Kino Cafe, Gaskin...2019-08-0451 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 12 - with Filmmaker Randy S. KirkRandy S Kirk fell in love with movies at an early age. He would sneak out at night and ride his bike down to the local drive in and sit out side the fence and get lost in the movie on the giant screen. This started at age seven and his love of film continues to grow. He has written several full length features, shorts and a T.V. Pilot. He loves the entire process of bringing what he has written to life and the collaborative effort of bringing a scene to life. Randy has created a production company...2019-07-2058 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 11 with Comedian Adam Blank"I have asthma, allergies, a lazy eye, and my last name is 'Blank'...." Stand up comedy came pretty naturally to Adam Blank. "People have been laughing at me since I was a kid, whether I liked it or not. I figured I might as well get in on the joke." A life long comedy fan, Adam decided to "hit reset" at the age 32, walking away from his day job as a forklift operator to become a stand up comedian. Today, he's considered one of the top up and coming comics in&nb...2019-07-1345 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 10 - Cam Moon Play by play voice of the Red Deer Rebels Hockey ClubCam Moon studied at NAIT before taking a job with the Nanimo Clippers of the BCHL before moving back to Central Alberta to take work with the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League (WHL) the same league in which he played his junior hockey in total Cam played 60 WHL games with the Prince Albert Raiders, Saskatoon Blades and Medicine Hat Tigers. Over 21 seasons as the play by play voice of the Rebels Cam has called over 1600 games and has no plans of slowing down any time soon. It was my pleasure and privilege to sit down with...2019-07-1054 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 9 with Comedian Lori Gibbs“Have fun” was the best comedy advice Lori Gibbs ever received, so naturally, she had it tattooed on her arm. She is known as the “human antidepressant” and she probably loves you. In addition to a Comedy Now! national special, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the Hubcap Comedy Festival, the Calgary Comedy Festival, the Edmonton Comedy Festival, CBCs Laugh Out Loud, SheDot Festival and being a regular on CBC’s The Debaters, Lori was nominated as Best Standup Comic at the Canadian Comedy Awards this year. She has more credits and they can be found on her Mom’s fridge.2019-07-101h 07

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 8 with Former Bodybuilder & Planet Fitness Alberta INC. CEO Shawn FreebornShawn Freeborn is a former Professional bodybuilder crowned Mr. Alberta 1992. Shawn is also former part owner and coach of The Red Deer Rustlers a former Junior A ice Hockey team in the Alberta Junior Hockey league from 1967-89 The rustlers now run a spring training hockey program which prepares youth aged 5-15 years old for the Western Hockey League (WHL) Draft former NHL alumni of the Red Deer Rustlers program include Kelly Kisio, all 7 of the famous NHL Sutter family as well as Glen and Blake Wesley just to name a few. t I sat down...2019-06-2554 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 7 with YouTuber, Podcaster & Radio DJ Cassius MorrisHere is a little more info about this weeks guest Cassius Morris: Cassius is the Host of The Cassius Morris Show is a music & entertainment podcast featuring interviews with some of the biggest names in Music & Comedy, in-depth music reviews of a wide variety of genres, and solo personal narrative segments. Show host Cassius Morris’ relaxed,candid style of interviewing creates a stimulating environment for his guests and listeners alike, and gives fans the chance to communicate with their favourite artists by sending questions via social media. Previous guests featured on his sh...2019-06-2247 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 6 with Comedian Chris FonsecaChris Fonseca has been performing Standup for 35 years some of his credits include HBO's Loco Slam, The Arsenio Hall Show, The Montreal International Comedy Festival and Late Night with David Letterman just to name a few. Chris and I chatted via Skype. He joined me from his home in Colorado we discussed how he got into standup, his favourite moments so far ,his goals/ plans for the future and also discussed what it is like for each of us living and performing with Cerebral Palsy. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with Chris...2019-06-151h 03

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 5 - Photographer/Videographer & CEO of 94 Productions Christian BurtonChristian is a photographer, videographer and founder of 94 productions. He has worked with 9 time World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) racer Kurt Bensmiller (stat via www.wpca.com) attending and taping chuckwagon events across Canada becoming Kurt Bensmiller's official videographer in the process. Since that time he has worked with some of the best in the WPCA including Kelly Sutherland, Jason Glass as well as Jordie and Chad Fike. Hehas also been the videographer for the Curtis Glencross Charity Roughstock event in 2016. He also volunteers with the Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) Red Deer Vipers and is the CEO of 94...2019-06-0640 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEp 4 - Actor/Filmmaker Jason SteeleJason Steele is a man of many talents well known within the Red Deer arts scene for his work with Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) as well as Red Deer Players. Jason has been in several productions including One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Soul Mate and has played the lead role in CAT’s production of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes since it began early in 2018 and has had consecutive sell outs ever since. When he is not on the theatre stage, you might find him doing stand-up at Heritage Lanes or spending every spare moment he has on h...2019-05-301h 08

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 3 - Vancouver Comedian Ryan LachanceOn this weeks early release episode of the inspiring Brains Podcast with Niek Theelen I was joined by Vancouver based comedian Ryan Lachance. Ryan has 20 years of experience in the industry so it was great to learn from him, like me he also lives with Cerebral Palsy. Ryan has Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy which means most of his body is affected by CP and he is confined to a wheelchair. This makes physically getting on stage a challenge for him and thus they are doing a fundraiser to raise $3000 for him to buy the ramp system and make stages more...2019-05-2449 min

The Inspiring Brains PodcastEpisode 2 with Comedian and YouTube Sensation J.r. BjornsonEpisode 2 of the Inspiring Brains podcast with Niek Theelen on this episode I sit down with Comedian and YouTube Sensation J.r. Bjornson. This podcast is also available on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and all your other favourite streaming services. If you would like to be on the show contact me at theelenn@gmail.com.2019-05-191h 13

The Inspiring Brains PodcastThe Inspiring Brains Podcast Episode 1 - The IntroThe introductory episode of The Inspiring Brains podcast with Niek Theelen. 2019-05-1117 min

The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson2 COMEDIANS ONE PODCAST EPISODE (1) ANSWERING RANDOM QUESTIONSThis podcast is extra special. Join my friend Niek and I as we answer the following questions. Who are you guys? How did you guys get to know each other? What is the coolest job you ever had? How do you market yourself? What is your fave kind of food? Android or iPhone and why? What are your goals in life? Who got you into comedy? What was their name? If you had $10,000 what would you do with it? Pl...2019-05-0450 min