The Defining Narrative?
When I sit down to write a blog post, it’s usually based on what I feel in the moment. Yes, those thoughts and emotions may not last the next day, or next week for that matter. But, they are part of the narrative and why The Stand-Up Diaries is such a compelling read. My plans, thoughts and feelings can...
Read MoreThe Gospel According to JC & JC
I have had a feeling of thankfulness these last few weeks with respect to my stand-up comedy, wondering in amazement how I’ve managed to still be doing this considering the road I have traveled to get to respectability. That road hasn’t been easy. It’s been lonely, very, very, very lonely. At...
Read MoreComfortably Uncomfortable
Every so often I need a challenge in comedy, something to look forward to. It doesn’t have to be something I will succeed at, but something that will make me uncomfortable. Two things are present now that I never used to experience. First, I am finally getting consistent sets under my belt. I don’t...
Read MoreThe Underwhelming Value of Crickets
Usually when you attend a show of some type, regardless of whether you paid admission, it’s safe to say that you will have a good idea of what to expect. Social media and word of mouth are good barometers to determine if an event is worth taking in. except when it comes to open mic stand-up comedy There are a...
Read MoreJesus – Asleep At The Wheel?
In Matthew 8:23-27 NIV (New International Version), it tells the story of Jesus in the boat with his disciples. The boat comes upon a storm that tosses it about in the water, while all this time Jesus is asleep, seemingly unbothered by the events going on around him. Naturally, the disciples are frightened and...
Read MoreCan You Put A Price On Ignorance Or Stupidity?
In Quebec they tend to go overboard with things, whether it be with defending their French language, banning religious symbols from the workplace and with free speech. There was a story that came out a couple days ago about a Quebec comedian that made a “joke” about a disabled boy five or six years ago. ...
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