With Admiration To Regina
Of all the Saskatoon comedians I am the one who has worked with the Regina comedians the most. I have a good understanding of the comedians and what each one brings to the table. Having said that, I realized that I never covered an obvious topic that hasn’t been touched on since the blog started. What is the...
Read MorePass The Hat, Pass The Bucks
On the third Friday of the month in Regina, that citys collection of comedians gather at The Exchange on 7th Avenue. Think a Lydias type of vibe but only half the size. There are two licensed rooms, the one on the left usually has a band of some sort or a live performance, while the room on the right is for the...
Read MoreThe Opposite Of Risk Averse Is Me
It’s been almost five years now. I don’t get asked to join the local guys out of town on gigs. I am the only local comic who gets left behind and never asked. I’m an easy target for lazy comedians who need a cheap laugh. When they can’t do their own material they bash me, even when...
Read MoreSurprise, Surprise!
I was talking with a friend last night about my stand-up career. This person asked some very good questions, wanting an understanding of what it’s like to do comedy. One of the questions they asked was if my comedy career up til this point has been fun. Fun? I had to pause before I answered the question. I...
Read MoreDo I Love The Skin I’m In?
Recently I came up with a great idea for a half hour set that I can use in the fall. While the specifics will remain under wraps for now, suffice it to say this material will examine very closely the last few years of my life and the struggles they highlight. Will the material created from this period be funny? I...
Read MoreMustang Memories
In a little over a month from now the graduating class of 1991 from Mount Royal Collegiate will be celebrating the 25th anniversary with a reunion. The Saturday afternoon will feature a tour of the high school, because it’s apparently changed from what we remembered as kids. The evening will see everyone head...
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