I sit down with New York's Adam Gabel who joined me in the studio for my first in person interview of this season. It was an absolute delight getting into Mitch Hedberg's headspace together. We chatted about Mitch's style, his history and tips and tricks of the trade as well as Adam's own album None of This Is True. Advertising Inquiries: https://r…

In memory of the passing of Bob Newhart we re-air our episode recorded November 5th 2017 with host Jason Deline and guests Craig Fay, Martha O'Neil and Jeremy Woodcock. Recorded live at the Social Capital Theatre Andrea Miller worked the boards. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

I sit down with my friend Alicia Carrick chat about comedian Deborah Kimmett's Downward Facing Broad. It resonated with us both on multiple levels and we got to catch up after a long gap and talk about a fun amazing comedian. A great way to spend a day. Check out Big Chick Energy at Hamilton Fringe! Don't forget to pick up Magic Mind using our code…

I chat with Mike Carrozza about Kyle Kinane, how comedy as art and the way the internet has made people think heckling is okay and how uncool that is. Check him out in Montreal or featuring for Kyle at the Vermont Comedy Club July 18th to the 20th. If you can't make it to Vermont do yourself a favour and pick up Mike's album Cherubic. Advertising I…

Matt sits with Melanie Dahling to talk about Paul F. Tompkins' album Impersonal. While we were discussing Paul we also chatted about Howl & Roar Records, comedy and goth soccer. Enjoy the show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Matthew Ardill

Matt chats with the incredible Sarah Ashby about Maria Bamford's Special Special Special. It's a fun chat about the nature of comedy, mental health and telling jokes about your dad. Check it out along with Sarah's album Ew, What is this? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

I sit with Dan Rosen my favourite family boy to talk about Hannibal Buress's album My Name is Hannibal. We relish in his rule breaking, smart jokes and smart way of spinning dumb jokes. Pick up Dan's album Family Boy at your favourite comedy album platform. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com…

The amazing Emily Decloux of Big Chick Energy sits down with Matt to talk about the irrepresable Nicole Byer's 2021 special Big Beutiful Weirdo. While at it we ponder the construction materials of women's glory holes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Matt sits with Montreal based Lucy Gervais to talk about everyone's favourite grumpy dad Bill Burr and his special Let It Go. It's a fun chat about walking the edge and sticking the landing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Matthew Ardill

I sit down with comedian Vannessa Jackson who you may know from her stand up sets around New York City, her work on Tiger Beat, Black Lady Sketch Show and SNL! We talk about Aziz Ansari's album Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening a hilarious and really joyous album. Check out our limited time offer at http://magicmind.com/kinda and use code KIND…

Matt sits with friend of the podcast Marc Hallworth to discuss Nick Nemeroff's album The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life. We chat about album recordings, pre-pandemic venues and the shifting nature of a set. Check out our sponsor Magicmind https://www.magicmind.com/kinda and use code Kinda20 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands …

I sit with my friend the amazing comedian, writer and performer Shaharah Gaznabbi and we talk about the super funny physical Rhys Darby and his special Mystic Time Bird. While we're at it we explore grief in comedy (and yes there's someone hammering in the background). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r…

We sit with comedian Al Val to talk about Werewolves and Lollipops, crowd work and physical comedy. We get into how to keep it organic and in live in that moment while still nailing your beats. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Matthew Ardill

Matt sits with hilarious Toronto comedian Evan Klim and we discuss a list of the best Martins in comedy including Demetri Martin. We do a deep dive into his album These Are Jokes and are wowed by Will Forte's pipes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Matt sits with comedian, actor and fellow podcaster Mary Kennedy to chat about their mutual friend Kelly Zemnickis' album Sugar 'n Spice & Smirnoff Ice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Matthew Ardill

Matt invites comedian and documentarian Kelly Zemnickis to visit Ardill Sound Studios to record the first in person Comedy Album Book Club in years. We chat about Toronto comedian's Brock (Simpson) and John (Mitchell)'s Unrehearsed. A Toronto comedy duo lost to the sands of comedy time and one of the funniest comedy albumes I've heard in YEARS! We …

Matt sits down with comedian, writer, actor, podcaster and amazing human Ali Hassan to discuss Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend. We touch on the power of story telling and how it's evolved in comedy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

I had the priviledge to sit with friends and colleagues of Norm Macdonald Bruce Clark, Jim McAleese, Lara Rae and Todd Van Allen. They shared their memories and thoughts of their time and experiences with Norm Macdonald. Thanks to Dexter Outhit for our new opening theme. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/…

In our final episode we return to a favourite album of mine, I chat Let's Get Small with Luba Magnus and Yaw Attuah. While this is the final episode of Comedy Album Book Club in its current incarnation please stay subscribed. We'll be bringing one off special conversations as well as coming back with a whole new format in the future. Thanks for thr…

In celebration of two years in the studio, we re-air this awesome episode featuring Courtney Gilmour where we chat about John Mulaney's Kid Gorgeous at Radio City. Our first full panel in the studio space. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

I had an opportunity to talk with the always funny Tracy Hamilton about comedy, self-care and her awesome podcast Love is Everywhere. This was a terrific opportunity to catch up with a funny friend and chat about the realities of the comedy world right now, their inspirations and some of their crazier experiences as a working stand-up (plus what ki…

Clare Blackwood and Ryan Hughes of Whisky Kids chat with Matt about the film Easy A, like a high-class podcast for governors or athletes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Matthew Ardill

In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with returning guests Alicia Carrick and Emily Milling as well as Julia Jones, Sam Sexton and Jo Anne Tacorda all of Big Chick Energy. It was a real joy to chat with this hilarious group (and do yourself a favour, check out their video Spanx live today). We discussed the incredible Ali Wong and her sp…

I sit with comics by Andy Wong, Christine Kay, Justin Antony, Kenzie Nelligan and Rosemary Quinlan to discuss the disgraced comic Louis C.K.'s album Hilarious. This is a difficult conversation about the comic at a pivotal moment in his career and how his eventual disgrace recontextualizes this earlier work. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.…

I sit with comedian Joe Vu where we talk about the mechanics of comedy and the life of a comedian. We also touch on his amazing album First Generation Comedian. If you can download it and give it a listen now. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

All last week and all this week we're in the throes of the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival 2020! The 15th festival has been a showcase of some amazing talent with both new acts and returning acts. One of the returning acts is Girl Brain from Edmonton. This awesome troupe composed of Alyson Dicey, Ellie Heath and Caley Suliak wowed audiences from the…

This week we sat with the hilarious Martha O'Neill and Karen O'Keefe to discuss their albums Fine Big Girl and Surprised Eyebrows. We touched on the process of recording an album, the state of comedy in Canada and the amazing powers of attraction granted to you on recording a comedy album. Thanks again to Karen and Martha for joining me and please …

Jason and Matt sit with Jim McAleese and Robin Archer to listen to the career-defining George Carlin album Class Clown. We discuss the impact George had on the comedy world and how he shaped our own views of comedy. We also discuss how his voice changed and evolved, his continued relevance and the lasting impression of his work to this day. We also…

In April of 2019 we sat down with funny people Grace Smith and Ryan Hughes to talk about Beth Stelling's awesome album Simply The Beth. We spent a great hour talking about Beth, the accessibility of her material and the power a good burp. After the episode, we decided to reach out to Beth and seeing if we could chat with her about the album, her in…

It's that time of year again, we're back for our second annual holiday special this year with writer, musician, filmmaker and performer Emily Milling plus writer and performer John Budreski of Weird Town Comedy sat with their fellow Weird Town citizen Matt. We each selected one of our favourite funny holiday films. Emily selected the Gubinator's fa…

This past spring my wife Heather and I visited the UK, on our trip we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with sisters Nicola and Rosie Dempsey also known as Flo & Joan. Fixtures of the Toronto sketch community who had returned to their native England sat with us over an initially sunny and progressively rainy brunch to talk about their influe…

We do a second deep dive into Lenny Bruce's album The Carnegie Hall Concert this time joined by special guest writer, comedian, playwright, educator and activist Lara Rae. Lara has spent many years working with some of the greats of comedy and was able to share their encyclopedic knowledge of comedy with some terrific first-hand accounts of talking…

Jason and Matt sit down talk with Andrew Lizotte to discuss the immensely influential Lenny Bruce and his seminal recording The Carnegie Hall Concert. It's a really deep dive into language, relevance and how many comedians who model their work after Bruce just can't reach what he's attained. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…

Hey Chachi, put down your latte and get a load of Mr. Todd Van Allen and Mr. Chili Davidson taking a break and chatting with Jason and Matt about the 1988 debut album by Dennis Miller called The Off-White Album. We discuss the career of Dennis Miller and ponder what turned him from the comedian he was into the comedian he is (as well as the fact th…

We sit down with a batch of new comedians to talk about Jim Gaffigan's Grammy nominated album Mr. Universe. Thanks to Alicia Carrick, Liz Myers, Sunny B and Miguel Martin-Garcia for joining me to discuss the quiet and subtle darkness that is Jim Gaffigan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p…

Joining us via Google Chat we sat with Alsa Bruno from the sunny Bay of San Francisco and Izaak Runkel Sunleaf from the bustling black and white cookie filled metropolis of New York. These two joined us from two of the most influential comedy cities in the world to talk about Richard Pryor's revolutionary album Live on the Sunset Strip. We talked a…

We had the joy of sitting with Marc Hallworth of Vest of Friends and Chili Davidson of Pay What You Can't to discuss Jerry Seinfeld's 1998 album and HBO special I'm Telling You For The Last Time. We discussed Jerry's impact on comedy, his continued relevance and the weird little differences between the album and the special. In addition to this ama…

I had the pleasure of sitting with Second City and Sketchersons alumnus Brandon Hackett, Brandon had previously joined us on our Saturday Night Live album episode from the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival. In our on one one conversation we were able to discuss his early influences, the writing process and underrated nature of MadTV. Advertising Inqui…

Jason and Matt sit down with the incredibly funny and talented Grace Smith and Ryan Hughes to discuss Beth Stelling's album Simply the Beth. We touch on her incredible pacing, meticulous use of language and her instantly relatable humour, all whilst plumbing the dark arts of the dramaturge and family strengthening qualities of belching the alphabet…

In this, the last interview in our week long celebration of Canadian comedy, we sit with Pat Thornton to discuss their Juno nominated album Chicken! as well as the adorable dog the album was named after. I mean look at that cutey on the cover! ​Come back in April when we'll be discussing Simply The Beth with with Grace Smith and Ryan Hughes also ch…

The fourth interview in our week long celebration of Canadian comedy we sit with Mayce Galoni to discuss their Juno nominated album Awkwarder, what it was like recording an album and the experience of driving around Stanley Park with his partner for over ten hours. ​Tune in tomorrow for our conversation with Pat Thornton also while you're there che…

The third interview in our week long celebration of Canadian comedy we sit with Debra DiGiovanni to discuss their Juno nominated album Lady Jazz, the experience of recording an album and her life in Los Angeles.​Tune in the rest of the week for our conversations with Mayce Galoni and Pat Thornton also while you're there check out our last two inter…

Continuing our week long celebration of Canadian comedy we sit with Dave Merheje to discuss their Juno nominated album Good Friend Bad Grammar and the excitement of being nominated for a Juno.​Tune in the rest of the week for our conversations with Debra DiGiovanni, Mayce Galoni and Pat Thornton also while you're there check out yesterday's intervi…

The third episode in our week long celebration of Canadian comedy we sit with Chanty Marostica to chat about their Juno nominated album The Chanty Show and all the excitement since we last sat with Chanty. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Recorded live at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival sit down with Robin Duke of Second City, SCTV, Saturday Night Live and Women Fully Clothed, Kerri Donaldson and Allie Entwistle of Brunch Comedy and their podcast You've Got Brunch as well as Brandon Hackett of Second City and The Sketchersons to talk about the 1976 cast recording of The Not Ready…

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival is underway and Jason had the pleasure of sitting down with artists during a brunch gathering of sketch comedians. We talk with Carson Pinch about his show Carson Fears Fear Itself, Cam Wyllie about Cam Wyllie & Jon Plester Presents Fruit Cart Bonanza (and another show that we distinctly did not talk about because…

In this terrific episode Jason and Matt sit down with performer and teacher Jess Grant and writer and performer Tracy Hamilton to discuss the amazing and awesome album Ask Me About My New God! by Maria Bamford. During this conversation we have the joy of discussing the bright darkness that is Maria Bamford's comedy along with its healing power and …

We catch up with one of our very first guests Olivia Stadler (@ostadz). We have a great conversation about her last year and a half in the comedy world and how she's experienced her journey as well as the terrific new comedy show case she produces at The Comedy Bar called Literally Dead! It's a terrific conversation that touches on her inspirations…

We (Jason, Helena and Matt) had the joy of sitting down with Martha O'Neill and Andrew Fleming to discuss Robin Williams' debut album Reality... What A Concept. If you don't do drugs you'll surely feel like you've done them after going down the rabbit hole of Willams' album Reality... What a Concept. His rapid fire delivery, his off the cuff improv…

Jason, Helena Marie and Matt sit down to talk about their favourite holiday movies that are part of their holiday traditions. Jason and Helena selected holiday classics National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and Home Alone... Matt selected the cultish comedy mock-musical AD/BC: A Rock Opera... of course. Here them talk about their holiday favourites…