Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast!
Welcome to the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast, where laughter takes center stage! Join us on a hilarious journey through the rich and vibrant history of Canadian comedy as we celebrate the comedic legends who have shaped the nation’s sense of humor. Named one of the Top 20 Comedy Podcasts in Canada, each episode, we delve into the lives and careers of the funniest individuals to have graced the Canadian stage, screen, and airwaves. From timeless stand-up comedians and improvisational geniuses to beloved sitcom stars and sketch comedy icons, we explore the extensive roster of talent that has made Canada a comedic powerhouse. Our podcast features in-depth interviews with legendary comedians, writers, producers, and industry insiders, offering unique insights into their creative processes, inspirations, and the stories behind their most memorable moments. Get ready for side-splitting anecdotes, behind-the-scenes gossip, and heartfelt reflections that will leave you in stitches. Not only do we honor the trailblazers who have become household names, but we also highlight rising stars and emerging voices in the Canadian comedy scene. Discover the next generation of comedic brilliance as we showcase up-and-coming talents who are carrying on the tradition of making Canada laugh. Beyond the spotlight, we explore the impact of Canadian comedy on society, examining how it has served as a mirror to reflect the nation’s identity, values, and social issues. From satirical sketches that challenge the status quo to comedic commentary that cuts through the noise, Canadian comedians have played a vital role in shaping public discourse and fostering a collective sense of unity through laughter. Whether you’re a die-hard comedy aficionado or simply someone in need of a good laugh, the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast is your ticket to a joyous world of wit and humor. Immerse yourself in the captivating stories, unforgettable punchlines, and contagious laughter that have made Canadian comedy an integral part of the nation’s cultural fabric. So grab your headphones, sit back, and prepare to be entertained. Welcome to the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast, where we celebrate the comedic genius that makes Canada a true comedic force to be reckoned with!
Episodes
Episode 41 is all about the new show on Amazon Prime Video (Canada ) and Hulu (US ), Davey & Jonesie's Locker. The show is a coming-of-age comedy centered on the relationship between two inseparable best friends, Davey & Jonesie. The shows creator Evany Rosen joins the podcast, Evany a founding member of the Canadian Comedy Award-winning comedy troupe Picnicface, and has years of comedy writing experience with partners such...
Episode 40 is all about the hosts! Although both guests are American they have some serious Canadian ties. First is Hunter March! Hunter is the New Host of Netflix Blown Away, a Canadian Produced show that was filmed in Hamilton. Hunter is a Stand Up who has also hosted Sugar Rush on Netflix and Nightly Pop on E! Next is Marc Summers, Marc was the host many kids grew up with, he was the host of Double Dare on Nickelodeon in the Ear...
Episode 39 is Live From Hamilton! Two stars of this years CCHOF Festival join the show! First up is the always hilarious Shaun Majumder, Shaun is a stand up comic, sketch performer and one of the hosts of This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Chad gets the scoop from Shaun on one of his favorite shows growing up UH OH! Next up is Elvira Kurt, Elvira is one of Canada's greatest comics, she has performed at JFL and was the host of PopCultured. A...
Big week for the CCHOF with the festival just a few short days away! To celebrate two of the funniest comics working today and two great interviews. First up its Caroline Rhea who will be at JFL Vancouver Feb 22nd (tickets at jflvancouver.com). Caroline talks about "kidnapping" Conan O'Brien and her early days of New York Comedy. Next Up is former Netflix employee fresh off of quitting her job, its Leslie Liao. Leslie will also be ...
CCHOF Festival and JFL Vancouver are fast approaching, and we have two big interviews to get you ready for comedy festival season in Canada! First up its Nathan Macintosh! Originally from Halifax Nathan has performed on The Tonight Show, The Late Show and Conan. Nathan also wrote and starred in ‘Trapped’, which is on Bell Fibe. Next Up is Che Durena, He is best known for his work as a host and writer for My Most Amazing Top 10, and...
Episode 36 is a big one! Featuring two guests with impressive resumes. First up it’s CCHOF Inductee Steve Smith! Steve of course is known as the co-creator and star of the hit Canadian sketch show The Red Green Show which ran for 300 episodes and 15 season. Next on the show is Ryan Conner, Ryan Conner was a finalist on the most recent season of NBC's Last Comic Standing, where judge Norm MacDonald called his first set "The best 3.5...
The Class of 2023 Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame has been announced! Chad reveals all the names who will go into this years class at a ceremony in February in Hamilton. Two big interviews are also on the show! First up is Kenny Hotz, star of Kenny vs Spenny, South Park writer, producer and director. Kenny talks about the makings of his show with Spenny, inside the South Park writers room and the early days of Yuk Yuks. Next up is one...
Episode 34 was all about great conversation and great story tellers. First up was Kevin Farley, Kevin is in the new movie Grumpy Old Santa now streaming on Amazon Prime. He is a standup comedian, actor and brother to the late great Chris Farley. Chris tells a great story about his time opening for Norm Macdonald and what it was like going to a talk show at Tom Greens house (kevinfarleyofficial.com for standup dates). Next up is Ham...
Episode number 33 is hotter then the Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce rumours! First on the show is one of the creators and stars of the sketch comedy series Baroness von Sketch Show Carolyn Taylor! Carolyn has a hilarious new show called I Have Nothing (named after Whitney Houston 1992 classic). The series follows Carolyn on a comical quest to choreograph the perfect, full-length pairs figure skating routine and features famous athletes...
The 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 ...
It's August! Which means JFL has ended, but where one festival ends another begins! The Danforth Comedy Festival runs for 5 days in August (4th, 5th, 6th, 11th and 12th) on the Danforth and features some of Canada's top comics including Sean Cullen, Crystal Ferrier, Nathan MacIntosh, Glen Foster, Tim Blair, Rob Haze and many more. To talk about this amazing festival we have creator, producer and comic Luke Lynndale and comedian Len...
The 4th of our Just For Laughs Series of Podcasts featuring to 2 comedians with a combined 4 million Instagram followers!
First it's Trey Kennedy! Trey is a born and raised Oklahoman who never expected to enter the entertainment industry. While attending college at Oklahoma State University, Trey found fame on the app “Vine”, amassing more than 2.5 million followers. Trey still makes viral worthy videos and is also a successful st...
Its the 3rd of 4 JFL episodes and this week we have a Comedian and Podcaster who has brought in millions of views and The President of JFL!
First Up is Kurtis Conner! Kurtis has sold out shows across North America and the world. After studying comedy at Humber College, Conner quickly found an audience on Vine, later migrating to YouTube and growing that audience to over 4.2 million subscribers worldwide. Kurtis was named one of Va...
Just for The Culture (Formerly The Ethnic Show), is back at JFL Montreal this summer, July 18th to the 26th at Club Soda. The show features a diverse line-up of comedians from various cultural backgrounds and experiences. Two performers from the show are on todays episode, first up its Arthur Simeon. Arthur is a Ugandan-born Toronto-based comedian who has been performing for a decade all over the world. He has opened for Russel Pet...
The Nasty Show is one of the premier events on the JFL Schedule! This years Nasty Show is star studded and runs July 18th to the 26th at Club Soda in Montreal. This is the Nasty Show edition of the CCHOF Podcast featuring two comics who will be performing during the shows run. First Up is Geoffrey Asmus, Geoffrey is a regular at the World Famous Comedy Cellar in NYC, was featured on JFL New Faces in 2016 and went to #1on iTunes wit...
The Nominees have been released for the 2023 Class of the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame! To see the full list and to Vote head over to canadiancomedyhall.com. To celebrate the nominees we have two great interviews, first up is standup comedian, producer and Owner of Cottage Comedy its Tyler Morrison. Tyler talks about the future of tech and comedy, he also lets us know what it was like working with WWE Legends Bully Ray and Rick Fla...
Episode 25 of the CCHOF Podcast is a fun one. Chad here, breaking the fourth wall for this podcast write up. On this weeks episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Nielsen and Bart Batchelor (Night Sweats, World Doctors) to chat about there new show Psi Cops, which launched June 4th on Adult Swim Canada and streaming Live and On- Demand on Stack TV. This was the most fun I had in an interview, Chris and Bart are hilarious c...
Wayne and Shuster's list of accomplishments and credits includes inductions into the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame and the most appearances ever on the Ed Sullivan Show. Now there comedy is being revived for a new audience May 25th, 26th and 27th at The Hart House Theatre in Toronto. Paul Bates (Second City, Dan for Mayor) and Aurora Browne (Baroness von Sketch Show) are part of the team that is bringing this show to Toronto. They s...
Spring is in the air and Episode 23 is coming in hot! As always two Canadian funny people on this show, first up its Jackie Pirico. Jackie is a Juno nominated standup comedian whos album Splash Pad is streaming right now where ever you listen to comedy. Jackie is featured in the new season of New Wave of Standup which is now on CBC Gem. Also on the show is Ottawa comic, talented musician and great guy Logan Brown. Logan just record...
Two very funny Canadians are on the show this week! First up is Courtney Gilmour, Courtney has had an amazing 18 months that included a Juno nomination. She is featured in Season 2 of CBC Gems New Wave of Stand Up which is streaming right now on CBC GEM! Next on the show Crystal Ferrier, Crystal has opened for Russel Peters, was the first Indian women to headline Kenny Robinsons Nubian show and competed in season 2 of Roast Battle ...
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