A sit down with Sketcherson/Stand-up/Writer and general comedic ingenue Celeste Yim. We talk about being SNL nerds, which potato chips you should like according to your generation, and how to be fearless and afraid at the same time. *OH NO, the

Monica Garrido

Dec 8th, 2017 52m 12s

She moved to Canada from Mexico in hopes that her life would play out like the best parts of Degrassi: The Next Generation. Has it happened? Find out as we sit down with the very funny and wonderful Monica Garrido!

Women In Comedy Panel: BCIF 2017

Oct 26th, 2017 1h 35m

We're baaaaack! And with a wisdom-packed episode of the Women in Comedy panel discussion at Big City Improv Festival 2017! Featuring Yas Kweens Nelu Handa & Ann Pornel, and inimitable peers Nadine Djoury, Sarah Hillier, Alessandra Vite, Lisa Me

Dionna Griffin-Irons

Nov 2nd, 2016 54m 21s

So lucky to have a chat with Dionna Griffin-Irons during a short trip to Toronto. If you haven't heard her story, settle in for a fascinating talk with the current Director of Diversity and Inclusion at The Second City Chicago. Also, find out w

Women In Comedy at #BCIF2016

Oct 26th, 2016 1h 17m

As part of Big City Improv Festival, we held a panel discussion feature 9 incredible women to talk about their journey in comedy. Featuring: Jan Caruana, Ify Chiwetelu, Monica Heisey, Allison Hogg, Lisa Merchant, Maribeth Monroe, Jaime Moyer, P

Heather MacDonald

Jun 16th, 2016 54m 1s

A fun old chit chat with Heather MacDonald, Toronto Stand Up darling. We talk about growing up in small town Ontario, the word "exotic" as a descriptor of humans, and the magical powers of Welch's grape flavoured frozen juice pops.

Aisha Brown

Apr 18th, 2016 52m 54s

A good gab sesh with Aisha Brown, the fabulous Stand Up and member of comedic rap group Runnin' at the Mouth. We talk about what it's like on the comedy scene for a woman, unspoken racism in Toronto, and the truth about anxiety hawks.

Coko Galore

Mar 25th, 2016 58m 15s

A brand new chat with Coko, 1/2 of the improv duo Coko & Daphney and Yas Kween mainstay! We discuss the Toronto improv scene, cultural influences that have shaped her comedic sensibilities, and finding your way to your authentic voice.

Rakhee Morzaria

Feb 22nd, 2016 48m 34s

A talk with Rakh! We discuss the fun of sketch and improv comedy, knowing your funny, and taking the leap to become a professional Actor when you have a perfectly good University degree in Not-Acting.

Ann Pornel

Feb 9th, 2016 56m 58s

Layin it down with the tremendously funny, ballsy and be-glittered Ann Pornel! We discuss her journey to Tour Co at Second City, being a bold woman on the comedy scene, and advice for those stepping into the game.

Episode 10: Hannan Younis

Feb 4th, 2016 53m

A good ole sit down with Hannan, one of the most versatile and physically comedic humans in the game. Curl up in a warm blanket to listen because this chick so chillllllllll!

Episode 9: Olivia Allen-Arrington

Jan 18th, 2016 1h 2m

From Houston to Chicago to the Middle East, Olivia's career as a stand up comic is filled with fascinating stories and wisdom. We talk about her life as a travelling comic for the US Military, how the world has changed since she came up in the

Daphney Joseph

Jan 9th, 2016 1h 4m

A rendezvous with the hilarious bilingual comedian, talking about the art of performing in English, overcoming personal pain through comedy, and our mutual respect and devotion to Excel spreadsheets.

Preeti Torul

Dec 17th, 2015 1h 1m

The standup comic and producer of #BOSSComedy talks about growing up in Toronto, the big "d" (um, diversity), and why she doesn't finish the food I lovingly made for her.

Hoodo Hersi

Nov 30th, 2015 1h 6m

A deep chit-chat about Hoodo's rise in the world of standup comedy, the privileges/not-so-privileges enjoyed by people of colour, and the thing she has to do every time she gets up on stage.

Ruth Tecle

Nov 18th, 2015 54m 42s

Talking to Ruth about her new journey in Stand Up, her ongoing commitment in consuming all things comedy, and the power of flirting with the mirror before you leave the house.

Ify Chiwetelu

Nov 10th, 2015 1h 6m

Talking to Improviser and Stand Up comedian Ify about her insatiable curiosity to know people's secrets, becoming a Maestro, and learning to listen to the beeps.

Episode 3: Nour Hadidi

Oct 31st, 2015 52m 22s

New to Toronto via Montreal and Jordan, we chat about Nour's journey to standup, finding the balance with her corporate and artistic life, and we also eat croissants. They were delicious!

Aisha Alfa

Oct 31st, 2015 55m 8s

Our first guest is none other than stand-up comedian and actor extraordinaire, Aisha Alfa! We discuss her path in comedy, how to pronounce 'Detroit' and moving to ELLLL AYYYY.

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