The Inspiring Brains Podcast

Kevin 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...

Lisa 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 Lis...

This 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 ...

This 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 k...

I 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 ...

Happy 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 Sh...

Andrew 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 sc...

Along 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 ...

A 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 Recordin...

Dave 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...

Lars 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 Jo...

Today 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 & YouT...

Curtis 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 avail...

Shawn 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 que...

Darren 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 l...

Lori 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, ...

Tim 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 m...

Today'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 a...

During 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 ...