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Flyin’ 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 countries around the world, Bob Palmer has performed as a juggler, tightwire walker, comic, and musician in every venue imaginable. The street, stage, corporations, national television shows and festivals in Europe, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Korea, Israel, Egypt, and the US have all experienced Flyin’ Bob’s unique brand of comedy and physical theatre. He has toured extensively through the Alberta, Saskatchewan, and BC School systems, and has performed at many outdoor and corporate events throughout Canada. He also teaches Circus Skills at Schools and circus camps around the country.
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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 booked for public speaking engagements via his website www.kevinrempel.com there you will also be able to read his blog. I want to give a special thank you to Kevin for joining me and sharing stories about his journey as athlete as an advocate for people with disabilities and for mental health awareness. I am grateful that he took the time to speak with me. Thank you for taking the time to listen to the episode.
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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 Lisa on Outhouse TV or on CBC's The Debaters.
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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 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 the US. I believe he provides a lot of great insight into standup for comics and promoters regardless of experience. Mark is also an actor he was in the Film "Picture Day" which gave him the opportunity to walk the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
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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 kid growing up in a trailer park. If you have not already go watch his standup on YouTube and follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @cripplethreat8 there you will also find his upcoming tour dates. Ryan is a super nice guy, I am grateful that he took the time to chat with me and for his help and advice through my own personal journey as a standup comedian myself. Thank you for watching my videos please consider liking and subscribing.
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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 their experiences as Native students growing up in Alberta but I also heard a lot about what DK heard from his students that he learned from them about their native culture as well as him teaching his students about his experiences growing up as a black man in Alberta. Not only that but I was able to get some very valuable insight into the types of issues DK has faced in Alberta over the last 11 years and the issues he faced growing up in Toronto Ontario and the differences between the 2 cities.
In addition we discussed what can be done to ensure that changes are made so this is not just another event in history or a daily story on the news and I personally felt that DK would be a great person to offer insight into how we can adjust our current education system to better educate younger generations about equality and race. We both agree that discussions like the one we had are a great way to open dialogue and educate others and educating and informing is my primary goal with this episode. There are things I learned during this discussion that I did not know about previously that opened my eyes and caused me to look inward into what kind of changes I can make in my life and if a few more people listen to our discussion on this episode and learn a thing or two then we can start to create a more diverse and accepting society and one that is equal for all races and cultures.
I want to extend a HUGE thank you to DK Anokye for his time and sharing his personal stories. I wish you and your family happiness and success moving forward and am grateful for our discussion . THANK YOU!
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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 Show” six times and at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival nine times. A regular performer on Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines, John has traveled the length and breadth of the North American continent, working in 36 states and 10 Canadian Provinces. Most recently he almost made it to the final ten contestants on America’s Got talent. He can be heard regularly on CBC’s the Debaters and is a regular contributor to Definitely Not The Opera. John recently celebrated 40 years in the comedy business and has recently started a podcast called "The Bad Piano player where he reviews music from the 1900's to the 1960's which is available on all major streaming platforms.
I know the audio is not the best but i really enjoyed the conversation. I really gained a lot of insight into his career and got a lot of great advice from someone who is very respected in the industry. Most of all I appreciate Mr.Wing for taking the time to connect with. It means a lot to me for him to take the time to take an interest in my questions even though I am a relatively new comedian. The next time John is in Alberta I will definitely purchase a ticket just for the opportunity to watch him work.
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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 screen.
As a professional touring comic, Andrew has performed twice at the Just for Laughs festival and has appeared at the Boston Comedy festival. His material has been heard on countless radio morning shows, XM radio as well as on CBC.
Andrew most recently was featured on CBC television in a stand-up comedy showcase, “The New West”.
Andrew is also very passionate about food and wine, becoming a sommelier in 2008. Andrew has released two albums including "Warning Canadian Content" in 2017 and "Guns N Yoga in 2019.
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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 be on the show James. Here's to many more great years of Comedy Monday Night!
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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 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 Carter, and is best known for his rock n' country style, reflected in both his music and fashion sense (with a little inspiration from Marlon Brando's Wild Ones). He is an artist who believes actions speak louder than words, a statement which holds true throughout his successful career as both a solo artist and notably, a member of the award-winning band The Road Hammers.
The Road Hammers
www.theroadhammers.com
Clayton Bellamy & The Congregation
www.congregationmusic.com
All music is available on Itunes Spotify and wherever you buy/stream your music.
All songs are used with permission
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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 of his day to talk to a relative newcomer in the industry with 5 years of experience it was a pleasure to talk to Dave as you will see by the smile on my face and I hope you enjoy it as well
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Here is Dave's Bio:
Dave Merheje is considered to be one of the most original stand-up acts on the comedy scene today. His multiple award-winning act has gained a loyal following across in North America with his “no fear” approach on stage and a comedy style best described as aggressive in-your-face funny. Dave had his first comedy special air in Australia on ABC2, and has made appearances on Comedy Network’s Match Game, was a regular contributor on MTV Live, recurred on CBC’s Mr. D, and he co-stars in the comedy series Ramy on Hulu.
As a stand-up, Dave won the Just For Laugh's 2011 Homegrown Comic Competition and NOW Magazine's 2011 Best of Toronto Award for Best Male Stand-up. In 2012 he was a part of the NBC Standup for Diversity tour, and a Canadian Comedy Award-nominee for Best Stand-up. In 2013 he was nominated for another Canadian Comedy Award, this time for best taped live performance, and was a finalist at the Seattle Comedy Competition. Dave has made multiple appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, JFL42 in Toronto, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the Halifax Comedy Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia, and tours clubs and theatres regularly. In 2018 Dave released his comedy special “Good Friend Bad Grammar” which is available on iTunes and Amazon Prime, and won the 2019 Juno Award for Comedy Album of the year. His most recent comedy special, Beautifully Manic, can be seen on Netflix as part of Comedians of the World, right now.
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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 Joan Rivers, Jeff Foxworthy, Bob Saget and Martin Short. This upcoming spring he'll be making his sixth appearance at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia. He’s also appeared at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland, the Boston Comedy Festival, the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas and the Halifax Comedy Festival in… well… Halifax. It’s safe to say he’s become an overnight success in just 17 years.
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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 & YouTube shows Derek is doing in addition to customized pandemic merch packages which include signed toilet paper and a unedited raw copy of his upcoming New comedy album. All his shows are pay what you want so no matter your budget, you can be included.
https://www.derekseguin.com/
@TheDerekSeguin - Twitter @thederekseguin - Instagram
You can also find his albums " Newfie Octapus" & Derek Seguin 43.0 on Itunes & all streaming services.
You can also listen to him and Co-host Abdul Butt on the Bacon, No Bacon podcast on Itunes and also on YouTube.
Undeniably one of Canada’s hottest comedians, he has been touring clubs and theatres across North America intensely for the past few years and his debut concert album “Newfie Octopus” is a bestseller on CD Baby and on iTunes. Whether he’s ragging on politics or describing life with his children, he brings us into his perspective without preaching any selfish point of view. His undeniable charm makes him simply fun to watch and listen to and is in large part why he is one of Canada’s most “in demand” comedians.
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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 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 instructor in Alberta for 17 years, prepping professionals in the industry, students for high school drama, college's and universities, including Broadway and New York. with nominations of Excellence in Arts Teaching and Emerging Artist Award through various chambers of commerce and organizations.
As a composer Curtis Labelle has worked with Ozmosis Entertainment and Matchbox Theatre Foundation;"Year After Year Musical", Music by Curtis Labelle, Lyrics by Stephanie Ridge and Spenser Pasman. Various pieces for piano; Rhapsody in D Minor, Minuet in A Major, Theme for Atlantis and more. Orchestra works include Contra Contira, QECII Suite for Violin and Orchestra.
Winner of the 2019 Rock 104.5 Star Search, Curtis Labelle will be working on his NEW single with JUNO Nominated Producer Mark Troyer.
All music now available on Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Amazon Music, Google Play, Deezer and more.
In the episode we discussed development on his album, involvement in the Juno Awards, and new musical developments since the Covid - 19 outreak.
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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 questionable nature. His act, like his appearance, defy description. No one knows quite how to classify him. Let’s just say he’s smart with a touch of stupid, clean with a touch of risqué, and a little of everything you need him to be. One thing you can be guaranteed is that he’ll always be genuinely funny. Shawn’s always been more than just a hot blond with a great set of wits.
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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 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 Frost was in the Hollywood blockbuster Hairspray with John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Christopher Walken. and has many movies to his credit including Assault On Precinct 13 with Ethan Hawke, Fever Pitch featuring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon, and Don’t Say A Word with Michael Douglas. Darren is perhaps best-known for his appearances in over 50 commercials including “The Cash For Life Fairy” and “Listerine’s Action Hero Bottle”. Most recently Darren Frost worked with Nicolas Cage on Pay The Ghost, in addition to appearing in multiple episodes of Murdoch Mysteries and CBC's Mr. D. He has performed at the Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs and on The Ron James Show. One of the busiest voice actors in Canada, Frost can also be heard in cartoons like Total Dramarama, Ranger Bob, Little Charmers, Chuck and Friends, BeyBlade, Bakughan Brawlers, Stoked, Sixteen, NBC Discovery Kids Time Warp Trio, PBS’s Timothy Goes to School, Showtime’s Gahan Wilson’s The Kid, and Fox’s Medabots. "The comedy equivalent
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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, The Improv, The Laugh Factory and the Comedy Store…just to mention a few. Lori has also made television appearances on CTV, CBC, WTN and The Comedy Network, as well as CBC Radio’s Madly Off In All Directions.
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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 more about tim by visiting his website timnutt.ca or by searching "Tim Nutt" on YouTube
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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 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. Gabriel also started doing live streams of his music regularly back in 2018 and they can be seen on his facebook fan page and personal facebook page. During the Coronavirus quarantine he will be posting daily live stream concerts to his Facebook page as well. This interview was recorded in 2019, I apologize to Gabriel and to my fans of the podcast for this delay but, I had a lot of fun doing this interview and I hope you have as much fun listening to it as much Gabriel and I did during the interview.
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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 what it's like to make a career out of standup comedy. As a comedian myself I learned a lot from our conversation and I hope you do too.
During this time of Covid 19 pandemic Big Daddy Tazz is reading to kids ( and adults too) twice a day on his Facebook page under " Tazz Norris" or you can go to his website www.bigdaddytazz.com and all the videos are available for free on his website. He will continue to read to kids until the quarantine we are all going thorough is lifted.
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