Good Deeds That Don’t Get Returned
It’s almost been six years of doing comedy. During this time I have been subjected to more abuse, harassment, slander and threats than any comedian in the province, for sure. Most of you know my story, as it has been played out on the pages of this blog. Here is the part I find fascinating though. In the five...
Read MoreA Long Overdue Changing Of The Guard
Things are very different from when I first started in the Saskatoon comedy scene, way back on October 4, 2011. The biggest change I’ve noticed is in the leadership role of Saskatoon comedy. A pair of skinny, identical twins with Lyle Lovett-style hairdos have taken control of the Saskatoon scene, and in...
Read MoreWhere Are We Going?
The comedy scene in Saskatoon has changed dramatically from when I started over 5 1/2 years ago. The new comedians into comedy recently are signalling a change as well, and that isn’t for the best. I will just come out and say it. It used to be the comedians of yesteryear (did I even spell that right?) got...
Read MoreThis Ain’t No Sex Tape
Many comedians share the same personality traits, regardless whether or not you’re in Los Angeles or Saskatoon. We have this inherent need to be liked, loved, or this need to seek approval from large groups of people. We aren’t the most confident bunch and we fail lots. Most importantly, once a comedian...
Read MoreThe Silent Majority
Do you know what the three big differences are between myself and Irish Steve? I have never been a joke thief. Whenever I meet adversity in my comedy career, I actually meet it head-on instead of running away and hiding. He can write a status update about getting the sniffles and have that post flooded with comments....
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