The Comedy Lab Hangs Up Their Lab Coats

It’s nice to be able to highlight the positives of the local comedy scene, especially when nobody else seems interested in doing so.  I have been doing this blog for over six years and have a bit of a following, so I understand the responsibility that I have in taking the focus off of me at times, to showcase...

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Dumping The Seven Year Itch For Good

Before I entered the world of stand-up, I was already immersed into another form of entertainment that thankfully, I was able to view as a stepping stone and not let it define me.  Of course, I could only be talking about karaoke. I ran shows at four different venues over several years.  There was a karaoke league...

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Adults That Don’t Grow Up

You can generally tell who your friends are, and who they aren’t, by how they act in the defining moments. Even acquaintances whom you would consider to be on good terms with, will show their true colours in these moments. Allow me to briefly explain. I know that some local comedian(s) wanted me to fail at the...

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Back To The Scene Of The Crime

This will probably be the last post of 2017, so I will take a moment for reflection, with an eye towards the future and a major announcement. This year has probably been the most difficult of my life.  I would almost put it right up there with the year of the trial and trying to get Nicki back (the first time). I...

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Watch What You Say

I have already told you that quite a few phonies exist in the local comedy scene, and within the province for that matter.  However, there is one thing I can learn from them. When you have a big gig coming up, do not make your insecurities known about the gig.  Ever.  Some bookers have told me that they heard I...

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