Winnipeg Comedy Festival | DNTO Live Taping

21 Apr
I think Bill Richardson is checking out my butt

I think Bill Richardson is checking out my butt

Hey pals! So last week I did a live taping of Definitely Not the Opera about the weird and wonderful world of parenting. I told the story of how I found my birth son Liam on Facebook. It was terrifying, as it’s a story usually told to close friends and family.

Click HERE to listen to the podcast on the DNTO website. (You’ll need to click on ‘listen’ icon when you get that that page.) I come in at around the 13 minute mark.

There are also hilarious and heart-wrenching stories from the very funny comedian Dean Jenkinson (22 Minutes, The Debaters), Zarqa Nawaz (creator of Little Mosque on the Prairie), Niigaan Sinclaire (Professor of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba) and his adorable daughter Sarah, plus Bill Richardson (CBC Radio 1 – Saturday Afternoon at the Opera.) AND musical guests Imaginary Cities – who are my new favourite band!

Of course, it’s all hosted by the lovely Sook-Yin Lee.

Give it a listen. Hopefully it will make you think about your own beautifully messed up relationship with your parents.

 

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Dating Diana | Social Media & Relationships

18 Apr

DatingDianaRadio_1Hey! You should Facebook, tweet, text or Instagram your mate about this fascinating study about how social media is ruining relationships!

Click below to listen to the story that aired on CBC Radio 1.

Game of Thrones | Episode 3, Season 3

15 Apr
Why did I do this stupid photoshoot without my shirt.

Why did I do this stupid photoshoot without my shirt.

Hey Throners!

What did you think of the episode ‘Walk of Punishment?’

What surprised you most? The ending, Pod’s studliness or Hot Pie’s animal crackers?

Click HERE to read my full episode recap published on The Scrib!

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Leave it to Cleavage | Evergreen Cultural Centre

14 Apr
You can't tell, but one of us forgot to wear nylons.

You can’t tell, but one of us forgot to wear nylons.

Last night we rocked  the nearly sold out Evergreen Cultural Centre with our newly expanded Leave it to Cleavage Show.

Denise Jones was added to the cast as our surly Russian maid ‘Rosa.’ Holy hell it was awesome. Her deadpan rage was the perfect foil to our perky nonsense. Her eyebrows alone are worth the price of admission.

In her country, she was an award winning dramatic actress.

In her country, she was an award winning dramatic actress.

We had a great time riffing endlessly on a guy in the audience named ‘Dick’ and I’m pretty sure we made every feasible combination of dick jokes possible while still keeping our lady-like composure.

Also fun to see our name in lights. Or at least in lights as they would appear after you’ve had a few beers.

Some drivers thought this was an entirely different kind of show.

Some drivers thought this was an entirely different kind of show.

We have one more show next Saturday April 20th, 2013 at the ACT  Maple Ridge Theatre at 8pm. Come check it out if you are in the neighbourhood! I grew up in Maple Ridge so I look forward to dropping references only the locals will know.

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Dating Diana | The Health of Gay Marriage

14 Apr

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Need another reason to change your Facebook profile pic to an equal sign? Turns out the health benefits of being in a relationship are the same no matter who you like to bump uglies with.

Click below to listen to the story that aired on CBC Radio 1

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Winnipeg Comedy Festival | DNTO Live Taping!

12 Apr

Just flew back from Winnipeg today after taping a live episode of Definitely Not the Opera for CBC Radio at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

Not only was the show sold out (gawd I love CBC audiences) but fellow storytellers Dean Jenkinson, Bill Richardson, Zarqa Nawaz and Niigan Sinclair rocked the house with their unusual stories on ‘parenting.’ Guess what I talked about? Click HERE to link to the DNTO page to read about the storytellers and the stories they told.

Almost as good as the show was the super funky clothing store I stumbled upon between tech and the show called Out of the Blue.dress

I should have been rehearsing my story but instead found this new outfit! And isn’t feeling great about what you’re wearing on stage almost as important as remembering your lines?

Loved this repurposed vintage black n white polka dot dress with fitted cardigan. And yes, I took this picture in the green room bathroom because I was slightly ashamed at changing my clothes between rehearsal and show.

Also, someone needs to clean that mirror.

Also, what the hell is that thing on the counter?

Game of Thrones Recap | Episode 2, Season 3

8 Apr
C'mon Guys, Gimme my shirt back.

Ok, very funny guys. Now gimme back my shirt.

Hey Throners! What did you think about the episode ‘Dark Wings, Dark Words?’

Some people say that Game of Thrones is hard to follow, so whenever you get confused just look at Jon Snow’s naked torso.

Click HERE to read my full recap.

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The Irrelevant Show | Dog Park

5 Apr

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There are some things you should just NOT talk about at the Dog Park.

Click HERE to listen to the sketch I wrote for CBC Radio’s The Irrelevant Show.

Plus you can enter your dog to be the official puppy of The Irrelevant Show!

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Dating Diana | Men & Women Not That Different

4 Apr

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If you still think that men are from Mars and women are from Venus then you’re talking out Uranus.

Find out what I mean by clicking below on the story that aired on CBC Radio 1.

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Game of Thrones Recap | Episode 1, Season 3

2 Apr
"Apparently, I know nothing."

Apparently, I know nothing.

Hey pals! I am super excited to be writing recaps of Game of Thrones for the Canadian online humour website The Scrib.

Click HERE to read the recap.

Dragons and Giants and nipples OH MY!

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