This episode, our hosts welcome comedian Cathy Boyd, who you might recognize from her appearance on Canada's Got Talent or from stand-up stages across North America! Tune in for a fun conversation about trying new things and finding your stride. Plus, Alicia makes a friend! Or fangirls over our guest, at the very least.
Cathy is headlining Jokers Theatre & Comedy Club in Richmond Hill on August 16th and 17th, and will soon be seen at Yuk Yuks across the country! Check out her social media for more tour dates.
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This week, Dan and Alicia sit down with comedian and podcaster, Brandon Sobel, to talk about the Hamilton open mic grind, the importance of finding your own voice, and the philosophy that led Brandon to co-owning one of Toronto's best comedy clubs, Backroom Comedy Club. Plus, Dan and Brandon try to out-sales each other!
When he's not at Backroom, you can catch Brandon performing all over Toronto and Ontario, both solo and as half of the comedy duo Bubbies Boys.
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On this episode, Dan and Alicia grill freelance photographer Jibril Yassin on the differences between Toronto and the West coast, karaoke dos and don’ts, and the pros and cons of turning your passion into your job. Plus, our hosts bond over some Hamilton institutions.
Follow (and hire) Jibril on Instagram at @uhhwhy!
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On our latest, Dan and Alicia sit down with the Godfather of Hamilton comedy himself, Manolis Zontanos. This wide-ranging conversation covers topics such as the importance of community, murder-for-hire, and flatulence! This one’s not to be missed.
You can catch Manolis performing stand-up all across Ontario, and listen to his latest album ‘Growing Up Greek’ on Spotify and Apple Music.
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We’re a bit late with this episode but it’s well worth the wait! Dan and Alicia hang out with Alicia’s old high school pal, Thomas Bodnar, who made the music for this very podcast. They talk about growing up in Burlington, the challenges of creative collaboration, band names, and Tom spills the secrets of the Freemasons! This one’s a real giggle fest.
You can see Tom performing in Hamilton, Ontario with his band Macro Error on July 29th at The Casbah for Sing for Mental Health!
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This week, comedians Megan Myke and Ryan Visser join Dan and Alicia to talk about balancing their careers, comedy, and their long-distance relationship, which sees them hopping between Hamilton and Toronto. Plus, Dan tries to set a new record for how many facts he can get wrong about a guest in one episode!
You can catch Megan and Ryan performing together March 28th at Winks Eatery in London, March 30th at The Comedy Lab in Toronto, March 31st at Uptown Social House in Burlington, and April 17th at Comedy Bar for Break Point Comedy, a monthly show Ryan co-produces.
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On this episode, Dan and Alicia sit down with professional dancer Taylor Hunt to discuss her globe-trotting career, which has taken her everywhere from Dawson City, Yukon to Tokyo, Japan. She also spills secrets from her childhood growing up with Alicia, and may or may not reveal the truth about Alicia’s first kiss. Plus, Dan and Alicia take in a Star Wars-themed burlesque show in a segment called Dan and Alicia Go Forth!
You can find Taylor performing all over Toronto, or stop by for one of her classes at The Pink Studio Toronto.
Episode available wherever you listen to podcasts (and Spotify link in comments). Bonus pic in the comments of baby Taylor and baby Alicia being adorable cuties.
We meant to post our second episode today but are having some delays. Instead, we'd like to take a moment to thank our good friend Thomas Bodnar for the awesome segment music he made for this little podcast of ours.
Here is a painting of Tom, as depicted by the incredible Daisy Bodnar, who is not only talented but is also Tom's wife!
Check out Tom's new project @macroerror_ while you wait with bated breath for our delayed episode 2, and give them a follow on Instagram.
We'll be back with our regularly scheduled programming tomorrow!
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On our first episode, Dan and Alicia catch up with comic Scott Faulconbridge to talk about his improv beginnings in Montreal, taping a comedy album the night of a snowstorm, and his new sketch show Faulconbridge's Falling Down—out now on YouTube and Bell Fibe TV1!
You can also catch Scott performing this weekend at the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Festival in Hamilton, Ontario.
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