Comedy Above the Pub Podcast (CATP)
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsComedic conversations one pint at a time.
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Episodes
S18E07: Mark DeBonis
September 21, 2019 19:39 - 56 MBSlicing it up with Mark DeBonis. Mark is a truly wonderful comedian on a huge Canadian tour before he returns to LA. Make sure you check him out! Join Mark and TVA as they fill the card with the following: - Skid Row is a place - How do you define 'stand-up comedy'? - "You should be able to perform for any audience" and other show business lies Thanks and enjoy!
S18E06: Andrew Chapman
September 14, 2019 01:51 - 54.8 MBSeeing the end with Andrew Chapman. Five-time guest, actor and comedian Andrew comes back onto the podcast for a wonderful conversation. Join Andrew and TVA as they SOMETHING the following: - One-Nighters can suck - ANOTHER GUEST GOT RAPTORS PLAYOFF TICKETS!!! - We've performed at fairs. Fear us. Thanks and enjoy!
S18E05: Victoria Dunsmore
September 05, 2019 12:55 - 52.5 MBGetting personal with Victoria Dunsmore. Victoria is a wonderful actor who you can see at TIFF in "The Last Porno Show". Make sure you see it! Join Victoria and TVA as they bone up on the following: - We're woke... - ...but not at the gym - We tell you how to act Thanks and enjoy!
S18E04: Jeewan Gill
August 31, 2019 20:53 - 47.7 MBGetting biblical with Jeewan Gill. Jeewan comes back for some conversation, laughs and a correct pronunciation of his name. Join Jeewan and TVA as they elect to talk about the following: - Religion! - Politics! - Weddings! Thanks and enjoy!
S18E03: Myles Anderson
August 27, 2019 23:06 - 41.2 MBGoing quiet with Myles Anderson. Myles is a wonderful comedian from Victoria, BC whose album Myles From Home is hilarious and you should listen to it. Join Myles and TVA as they compose their thoughts on the following: - Society is great - Blue whales are actually great - Take THAT, classical rock! Thanks and enjoy!
S18E02: Victoria Searle
August 18, 2019 19:02 - 51.2 MBGoing 55 with Victoria Searle. Victoria is a talented model, actor and, like TVA, a fan of Rangers FC. Make sure you follow Victoria and see her upcoming events, including a trip to Glasgow for the first Old Firm match of the year. Join Victoria and TVA as they have a blether about the following: - Modelling tips! - Ghosts! - Who's your fave Rangers team? Thanks and enjoy!
S18E01: Neil Crone
August 10, 2019 12:23 - 37.4 MBLoading the count with Neil Crone. You know Neil. He's a Canadian actor who has been in everything. And now you can see him in The Ninth now streaming on CBC Gem. Join Neil and TVA as they take a swing at the following: - Second City is where it all starts - We take a stroll through Neil's resume. It's a biggie. - Neil and TVA have a past... Thanks and enjoy!
S18: Staff Party!
August 02, 2019 01:03 - 20.3 MBStaff Party Episode! No guest, just Darcy and TVA putting together a transition from Season 17 to Season 18. We can't thank you all enough for listening to over 400 episodes that we've done. We're already looking forward to Season 18. It's going to be great. Thanks and enjoy!
S17E25: Matthew Reid
July 14, 2019 13:38 - 50.6 MBComposing with Matthew Reid. Matt returns to the podcast solo to talk about his time with Second City, the Toronto Symphony, and both! Join Matt, Darcy and TVA as they play through the following: - Be careful what composer you pull out of the air - Show and improv troupe names are just dumb - Matt's been on 'Chopped'!!! Thanks and enjoy!
S17E24: Greg Eckler
July 07, 2019 12:08 - 48.2 MBLooking back with Greg Eckler. Long-time friend Greg comes to the CATP studios to take a look down Memory Lane. Join Greg and TVA as they traipse through the following: - Ahhhhh. Comedy in the 80s. - Writing v Stand-Up - The things you learn from Rick Mercer Thanks and enjoy!
S17E23: Jeewan Gill
June 29, 2019 16:56 - 45.2 MBLawyering up with Jeewan Gill. Jeewan is a terrific comic and just a really great person. Make sure you check out his shows. Follow him on Instagram for details. Join Jeewan and TVA as they dribble through the following: - Apparently there's no such thing as good lawyers - The Raptors did a thing! - Canadian show biz in a nutshell Thanks and enjoy!
S17E22: Jay Hunter
June 22, 2019 16:19 - 50 MBSaving bullets with Jay Hunter. Jay is a visiting Detroit-based comic who will be performing around Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal in the near future. He will also be performing on TVA's next Write Em Up show. Check him out there. Join Jay and TVA as they piss all over the following: - Doing comedy is hard - Watching comedy is harder - We solve racism Thanks and enjoy!
S17E21: Al Val
June 13, 2019 11:40 - 45.7 MBBreaking out with Al Val. Al is a hilarious comic who talks about his recent journey about coming out. Al is one of the best. You can check out both Al and TVA at this month's Write Em Up:PRIDE EDITION! show at Comedy Bar. Join Al and TVA as they drag through the following: - Comedy in a dress can be fun - Al and TVA toured - We're all LGBTQOK! Thanks and enjoy!
S17E20: Brian Stollery
June 10, 2019 11:55 - 42.7 MBSetting it up with Brian Stollery. Brian has returned to the podcast for a great chat about comedy and his forthcoming album TBD. Keep an eye out for it! Join Brian and TVA as they push through the following: - Album recordings are fun - Sometimes the audience is wrong - Keeping it all relevant Thanks and enjoy!
S17E19: Tracey MacDonald
June 01, 2019 13:58 - 60.1 MBSearching around with Tracey MacDonald. Tracey is a wonderful comedian whose latest album ”These Tits Have Always Been Trouble” is currently being worked on and will be available July 2019. Keep an eye out for it! Join Tracey and TVA as they wig out on the following: - Life on 'Star Search'! - Cancer survival - The not-so-direct path from Dartmouth, NS to LA Thanks and enjoy!
S17E18: John Catucci
May 25, 2019 15:15 - 30.2 MBSlicing it up with John Catucci. John is back and at it again with his new show Big Food Bucket List. Make sure you check it out. Join John and TVA as they chew over the following: - Italy is a place you should go to - Let's get John back on stage! - Some food is great. Then there are other foods. Thanks and enjoy!
S17E17: Max Sheldrick
May 19, 2019 15:55 - 44 MBDrinking it up with Max Sheldrick. Max is a comedian and sketch writer who is also part of the team that brings you Plus Time Comedy. Keep an eye out for this budding comedy empire. Join Max and TVA as they cycle through the following: - SPOILERS!!!!! TVA's seen the Avengers movie. Finally. - Balancing married life with comedy - Ever perform for zero people? Thanks and enjoy!
S17E16: Matt DiSero
May 11, 2019 13:18 - 55.9 MBCruising with Matt DiSero. Matt is a long-time friend, first-time guest. A wonderful comedian and magician, his marrying of both crafts is truly magical. Join Matt and TVA as they present the following: - What are magician green rooms like? - Magicians should get a bit of respect - Christina Hendricks is way cool Thanks and enjoy!
S17E15: Barry Taylor
May 04, 2019 23:36 - 48 MBSinking 3s with Barry Taylor. Barry is the founder of Comedy Records, the first all-comedy record label in Canada that's celebrating its ninth year in July. He's also one of the hosts of the Talking Raptors podcast. Listen to both things. Join Barry and TVA as they dribble through the following: - We are happy the CASC is a thing. - Road gigs. Gotta love them. - Open mics: Is there? Thanks and enjoy!
S17E14: Andre Kaden Black
April 27, 2019 18:54 - 37.8 MBSlamming the door shut with Andre Kaden Black. Andre is a musician and producer who will be part of The Producers Panel at CMW. Make sure you check it out. Join AKB and TVA as they play through the following: - Where do you find your music? - How do you make it - Will Andre and Todd fight? Thanks and enjoy!
S17E13: Matt Gass
April 20, 2019 17:03 - 50.3 MBChanging it up with Matt Gass. Matt is a funny comedian and actor. So much so that he's back for a second dose of CATP. As well, my show Write Em Up turns three years old on April 20th at Comedy Bar in Toronto. You can buy tickets HERE. Join Matt and TVA as they stretch it out on the following: - Even dogs get "career changed" - Which Van Halen are you? - The Mob: Is there? Thanks and enjoy!
S17E12: Samantha Wan
April 13, 2019 15:16 - 39.8 MBInvestigating with Samantha Wan. Return guest time! Samantha returns to the show to talk about her upcoming show Private Eyes. Join Samantha and TVA as they sob their way through the following: - Writing is great and sucks - Working with Jason Priestley is just great - 'Dear Evan Hansen' will make you cry Thanks and enjoy!
S17E11: Kate Davis
April 06, 2019 15:14 - 46.5 MBGetting bookish with Kate Davis. Kate is a wonderfully talented comedian, actor and now author. You can get her new book "Second Best Mom" and her first stand-up album "House Arrest" HERE. Join Kate and TVA as they come together on the following: - It's amazing what brings the comedy community together - Who blocks you? - Comedy is changing...for the good! Thanks and enjoy!
S17E10: Andrew Ivimey
March 31, 2019 14:52 - 49.5 MBGetting rudderless with Andrew Ivimey. This is Andrew's 8th visit to the podcast. We counted. He's got an album out now called 'Casual Screams' and you better go and
S17E09: Veronika Slowikowska
March 24, 2019 14:06 - 33.7 MBGetting outcast with Veronika Slowikowska. Veronika is a talented actor whose new show What We Do In The Shadows debuts on FX. Make sure you watch it! Join Veronika and TVA as they take a bite out of the following: - Moms: Your worst critic - What's wrong with Barrie? Nothing. - Musicals: Is there? Thanks and enjoy!
S17E08: Kate Barron
March 16, 2019 12:01 - 42.7 MBGetting out with Kate Barron. A favourite of the show, comedian Kate Barron returns just prior to her move to England. If you get the chance to see her, please do. She's wonderful. Join Kate and TVA as they bantz about the following: - For four days there, Canadian comedians made no money - Some foods just eat weird - Dammit we can't have nice things Thanks and enjoy!
S17E07: Tarra Stubbins
March 07, 2019 09:52 - 38.2 MBSorting it out with Tarra Stubbins. Tarra is a concierge to the stars and, yeah, you could say she has a story or two. Join Tarra and TVA as they tour through the following: - Nickelback: The Nickelback of Nickelback - Join us as we nap through the Rolling Stones - Sandra Bullock is a delight. So is Keith Richards! Thanks and enjoy!
S17E06: Derek Forgie
March 01, 2019 03:31 - 51.5 MBBringing it in with Derek Forgie. Derek returns, fave of the podcast, creator of the "10 Minute Talk Show" and "Kiss a Ginger Day" and roots-level social activist. Always a pleasure to have him into the studio. Join Derek and TVA as they SOMETHING the following: - If you see something, say something. - Snuggles from Ed Sheeran - Write Em Up! Thanks and enjoy!
S17E05: Naomi Snieckus
February 22, 2019 15:52 - 54.7 MBComing together with Naomi Snieckus. Naomi is a wonderful comedian, actor and improviser who has performed on Mr. D and Baram & Sniekus. She joins us in studio to talk about her latest project The Firecracker Department. Join Naomi and TVA as they crack on the following: - Ever wonder how Naomi and TVA met? - Creation of ideas - Work with your sweetie Thanks and enjoy!
S17E04: Tennille Read
February 15, 2019 21:49 - 50.1 MBWorking it out with Tennille Read. Tennille is a wonderful actor who you may have seen on Workin' Moms. Enjoy this wonderful conversation. Join Tennille and TVA as they act on the following: - Auditioning for TV shows is waaaaaay better than commercials - Life on set - Theatre in the Northwest Territories: Is there? Thanks and enjoy!
S17E03: Pastel Supernova & Rosie Mae
February 02, 2019 17:44 - 39.1 MBGetting educated with Pastel Supernova and Rosie Mae. Return guest Pastel Supernova returns and brings her friend Rosie Mae to talk about their new Burlesque University. Join Pastel, Rosie and TVA as they peel through the following: - There's a difference between 'Burlesque', 'Showgirls' and 'Stripping' - Learn to dance, dammit - What's in a name? Thanks and enjoy!
S17E02: Harris Anderson
February 02, 2019 15:06 - 40.2 MBGetting above it all with Harris Anderson. Harris is a wonderful comedian from out west and we get to talk to him. Check out his album Above and Beyond. Join Harris and TVA as they go beyond the following: - Monty Python rules! - Writing totally sucks - Vancouver: Not Just Bike Paths (c) Thanks and enjoy!
S17E01: Mike Storck
January 26, 2019 02:42 - 48.4 MBSnacking with Mike Storck. Baltimore comedian and friend of the show Mike joins us once again for the SIXTH TIME! He's a delight to have back and you'll see why. Join Mike and TVA as they dunk into the following: - Living under Trump - Be in the moment, dummy! - Comedy: Is there? Thanks and enjoy!
S16: STAFF PARTY!!!
January 04, 2019 00:51 - 38.2 MBSeason 16 was a blast and we can't thank you enough for listening. Producer Darcy is back in studio to bridge the gap between Season 16 and 17, coming soon. Happy New Year everyone! Join Darcy and TVA as they close out on the following: - The best of 2018 - Who did we talk to this past season? - HOVER MICS!!! Thanks and enjoy!
S16E25: Josh Gondelman
December 28, 2018 22:57 - 46.2 MBClosing it out with Josh Gondelman. Josh is a prolific comedian and writer and we couldn't be happier that he's here to close out our 16th season. Look forward to Josh's book and new album coming out in the new year! Join Josh and TVAas they count down the following: - John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight"! - Comedy doesn't age well! Sometimes! - Sports! Thanks and enjoy!
S16E24: Heather Russell
December 21, 2018 21:18 - 38.8 MBGetting Christmasy with Heather Russell. Heather is a wonderful singer/songwriter and from her early beginnings to now shows she is well on her way to great things. Join Heather and TVA as they sandwich themselves through the following: - Who writes music at the age of 8??? - Surround yourself with the right people to do your art - Simon Cowell: Is there? Thanks and enjoy!
S16E23: Andrew Chapman
December 16, 2018 21:39 - 50.5 MBTaking it to the streets with Andrew Chapman. ANDREW HAS JOINED THE "FIVE TIMER'S CLUB"!!! We welcome back Andrew for his fifth episode. He's just a wonderful person and a fantastic comic. You'll hear the reason he keeps coming back. Join Andrew and TVA as they joke about the following: - We got street jokes! - We got two award-winning comics on the show! - We got acceptance of where we are in life! Thanks and enjoy!
S16E22: Dr. Nekessa Remy
December 09, 2018 22:44 - 36.5 MBSetting it straight with Dr. Nekessa Remy. This week we welcome our first ever doctor onto the show, where we talk posture, health and her new book coming out in the new year. Join Nekessa and TVA as they stretch out the following: - "Better Posture in 30 Days" - What gets someone into chiropractic? - Maybe meet just some of your heroes Thanks and enjoy!
S16E21-Supplement: Nathan Ali’s “I Wanna Know” & TVA’s Dates
December 05, 2018 18:08 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBOops. We messed up. We forgot the audio for Nathan Ali's "I Wanna Know". You can find the video here: Also, TVA lists his upcoming dates in December and January. Go out and see him live! All dates are found here at his website's Calendar Page. Thanks and enjoy!
S16E21: Nathan Ali
December 02, 2018 21:43 - 32.8 MBFreestylin' with Nathan Ali. Nathan is a fantastic hip-hop artist with a brilliant story on how he got to be the performer he is. You can find his latest single I Wanna Know
S16E20: Chiara Young
November 25, 2018 01:23 - 39.1 MBGaming they system with Chiara Young. Chiara is a wonderfully talented musical artist whose latest single Not For You is now available. Join Chiara and TVA as they fallout over the following: - Performing in front of 20,000 people - High school, video games and music - #MeToo...sadly Thanks and enjoy!
S16E19: Bree Taylor
November 18, 2018 19:45 - 47.8 MBSplitting it up with Bree Taylor. Bree is a delightful singer/songwriter and her new single "You Played It All" is available now. Join Bree and TVA as they hit on the following: - Music's good for you - Some parents listen to garbage - Country Music: Is There? Thanks and enjoy!
S16E18: Chanty Marostica
November 11, 2018 14:36 - 42.2 MBWinning with Chanty Marostica. Chanty is a wonderful and talented comic just off the heels of being the first trans person to win Siris XM's Top Comic. They're a delight to talk to and you'll soon see why. Make sure you also pick up their album The Chanty Show. Join Chanty and TVA as they consider the following: - Metamorphosis - The 80s Rule! - The Darkness and the Hope Thanks and enjoy!
S16E17: Michael Antonakos
November 04, 2018 23:51 - 36.1 MBGaming with Michael Antonakos. Michael is a wonderful actor who you can see/play in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Make sure you check it and him out! Join Michael and TVA as they SOMETHING the following: - Acting starts on the stage, dahling. - Using your voice for fun and profit - The Non-Creepy Way to Find Girls in High School Thanks and enjoy!
S16E16: Nick Martinello
October 28, 2018 18:13 - 30.3 MBMoving out with Nick Martinello. Nick is a Toronto comic, host of the great stand-up show "The Game" at Comedy Bar and we get to steal some time with him before he leaves our fair city. Join Nick and TVA as they SOMETHING the following: - Nick's going to Madchester! - Planet's fine - Spelling Mistakes on Menus: Is there? Thanks and enjoy!