Interview: Morocco-born francophone superstar Gad Elmaleh on the challenges and excitement of starting stand-up comedy all over in a new language
Posted by: Paul Little • November 9, 2017 @ 3:11pm
If you're a North American comedy fan, you may recognize Morocco-born comedian Gad Elmaleh from his various appearances over the last couple years on the talk show circuit: Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, CONAN,
Bronx-born comic, writer, and actress Gina Brillon started her stand-up career much earlier than most, at only 17 years old. Finding a way to fit in with the other older comics at New York City clubs -- and keeping audiences laughing along the way -- gave her experience most comics don't get until their late 20s or 30s. To learn about these daily JFL42 roundups, read the first one! Now, onto Wednesday's comedy shows, featuring Max Silvestri and the first night of Andy Kindler's midnight Alternative Shows. To learn about these daily JFL42 roundups, read the first one! Now, onto Tuesday's comedy shows, featuring Hari Kondabolu, Ali Saddiq, and World Champion Judah Friedlander... Saturday was a day off for my brother's wedding. To learn about these daily JFL42 roundups, read the first one! Now, onto Friday's comedy shows, featuring Morgan Murphy, a live taping of The Last Podcast on the Left, and a Feminist Live Read of Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion... The festival begins, and my task has been laid out: chronicle my experiences at one of the best comedy festivals in Canada, and make it seem somewhat enticing so that I can justify being here and hopefully get people out to see more shows. I can do that. Problem is, reviewing comedy shows is a tad redundant. It's September. It's Toronto. It's unseasonably hot, and I'm sleeping on my friend's couch again for two weeks. Are you a jock? A prep? Whatever the heck a "scene kid" is? Do you want to be? Actor/improviser RobYn Slade joins us to teach you how to reinvent yourself over the summer. We're back after a little Fringe-induced hiatus! This one of our longest episodes yet, for learning one of our shortest skills: how to eat six saltine crackers in ONE MINUTE.
Interview: Stand-up comic, writer, and actress Gina Brillon
Posted by: Paul Little • October 20, 2017 @ 12:46pm
JFL42 Roundup: Saturday, September 23 to Monday, September 25
Posted by: J.D. Renaud • September 26, 2017 @ 8:43pm
JFL42 Preview: 10 things I'm looking forward to seeing at 2017's JFL42 in Toronto
Posted by: J.D. Renaud • September 21, 2017 @ 1:23pm
Something Wiki This Way Comes Ep. 23: How to Come Back to School as a Whole New You with RobYn Slade
Posted by: Jesse Bergen • September 12, 2017 @ 5:41pm
Something Wiki This Way Comes Ep. 22: How to Eat Six Saltine Crackers in One Minute
Posted by: Jesse Bergen • August 11, 2017 @ 7:30pm
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