Best Catp Podcasts (2025)

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Finding Strength in Hard Places: Patrick’s Testimony on Homelessness 43:52

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In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Patrick Geier, a participant in Salem’s Safe Parking program. Patrick and his wife, Chantel, journeyed to Salem in search of stability after a lifetime of upheaval and hardship, including years of homelessness. With characteristic honesty and resilience, Patrick bravely details his childhood in Lubbock, T…

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A Mother's Faith: Aurora Granado on Breaking Cycles and Building Hope 43:01

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In this powerful episode of "The Humanity of Homelessness," we sit down with Aurora Granado, a single mother of five whose story is a testament to resilience, faith, and transformation. Aurora shares her journey through two experiences of homelessness, her path to recovery from addiction, and how finding her faith became the cornerstone of rebuildi…

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Connection & Belonging: Kyle Dickinson on Leading With Heart 50:57

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In this episode of The Humanity of Homelessness, we sit down with Kyle Dickinson, the executive director of Salem Leadership Foundation. Kyle shares his personal journey—from his roots in Redding, California to his roles in ministry, fundraising, and community leadership. He reflects on formative moments that shaped his vision of community, belongi…

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Rekindling Hope: Stories of Addiction, Recovery, and Redemption with Paul Fairchild 54:15

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In this heartfelt episode of The Humanity of Homelessness podcast, host John Marshall sits down with Paul Fairchild, a case manager at Church at the Park’s family shelter in Salem, Oregon. Paul bravely opens up about his journey through homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and recovery. He shares personal stories from his upbringing in Tacoma, t…

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Building Bigger Tables: Ben McBride on Belonging, Empathy, and Community Healing 43:48

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In this episode of The Humanity of Homelessness, host John Marshall sits down with internationally recognized peacemaker, faith leader, and activist Ben McBride. As co-founder of the Empower Initiative, Ben has dedicated his life to fostering radical belonging, building bridges across lines of difference, and guiding communities through conflict an…

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Forgiveness, Family, and Finding Your Place: Lessons from Maria’s Journey 1:06:48

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In this powerful episode of The Humanity of Homelessness, John Marshall sits down with Maria Madariaga, Director of Programs at Church at the Park, for an honest and deeply moving conversation about resilience, healing, and the transformative power of community. Maria shares her journey from a childhood marked by domestic violence and instability i…

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A Table for Everyone: DJ Vincent and the Origins of Church at the Park 32:27

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In our inaugural episode of "The Humanity of Homelessness," we sit down with DJ Vincent, founding pastor and CEO of Church at the Park in Salem, Oregon. DJ shares the remarkable journey from humble beginnings-hosting monthly potlucks in Cascades Gateway Park-to becoming a multimillion-dollar operation providing emergency shelter, supportive housing…

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Podcast Trailer 1:03

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Welcome to The Humanity of Homelessness, a podcast from Church at the Park in Salem, Oregon. In each episode, we hear from a member of our community who is experiencing or has experienced homelessness. We invite them to share their story in their own words so that they and we, might remember their goodness, their courage, their hope, and their huma…

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Episode 000: Welcome to Okay, So Here’s One! 13:25

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Welcome to Okay, So Here’s One!: A Podcast Celebrating Street Jokes, hosted by Todd Van Allen If you’re a regular listener to our previous podcast Comedy Above the Pub, welcome back! If you’re a new listener and are a lover of street jokes like we are, welcome! This is the first episode of our new venture, a show where we invite a guest on to tell …

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S23E26: Staff Party – “ANNOUNCEMENT” 32:26

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STAFF PARTY EPISODE! STAFF PARTY EPISODE! STAFF PARTY EPISODE! Welcome to a bit of a bridge episode into the next…season? We’ll explain. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Producer Darcy and TVA as they leap into the following: – We’re taking a bit o…

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S23E25: Carolyn Bennett 1:13:03

2+ y ago1:13:03

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Closing it out with Carolyn Bennett. We couldn’t think of a better guest to have on to close off the 23rd season and open up 2023! Make sure you check out Carolyn at the ‘River City Reading Series’ on Friday, January 27 at 7pm in Brockville (tickets at [email protected]) Also check out her short story in Canadian Notes and Queries. C…

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S23E24: Marc Hallworth 1:11:52

2+ y ago1:11:52

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Boxing it in with Marc Hallworth. Marc returns to the show to talk about his birthday which is today! Also today is the release of Marc’s comedy album “Happy Pappy” so give yourself a gift and pick it up now! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Marc, …

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S23E23: Terry McGurrin 1:16:17

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Getting bubbly with Terry McGurrin. Terry returns to the show after too long of a time. You can catch him on “The Snoopy Show“. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Terry, Producer Darcy and TVA as they fist their way the following: – If you like bubbl…

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S23E22: Dylan Brody 1:16:48

3y ago1:16:48

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Standing up with Dylan Brody. Dylan is a comedian, author and storyteller. What’s great is that he’s amazing at both. Make sure you pick up his book “Relatively Painless” that he reads and excerpt from in this episode! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! J…

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S23E21: Jackie Kashian 53:16

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Getting Far From Here with Jackie Kashian. Jackie is a five-time guest and all-time friend of the show. Both she and Todd will be performing both in-person and streaming live at the Far From Here Comedy Festival which runs at the Red Sandcastle Theatre in Toronto from Dec 7-10, 2022. You can see all of the shows at the festival either at the venue …

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S23E20: Norm Wilner 1:14:01

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Going to the shelf with Norm Wilner. Norm knows movies, which is why he comes onto the show to talk about them. A lot. He likes movies so much he’s now the Programmer of Digital Releasing at the Toronto International Film Festival and hosts the Someone Else’s Movie and Secret Movie Club podcasts. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon p…

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S23E19: Blaine Capatch 1:15:08

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Revving up with Blaine Capatch. Blaine is one of the funniest people alive. You’ll soon find out why. Make sure you check out his live dates if he’s ever in your area! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Blaine, Producer Darcy and TVA as they noodle t…

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S23E18: Sashka DC 1:08:13

3y ago1:08:13

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Stopping-and-going with Sashka DC. Sashka returns to the podcast because she’s hilarious and awesome. Make sure you check out her string of Toronto shows coming up in the next month. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Sashka, Producer Darcy and TVA a…

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S23E17: Billy Wayne Davis 1:11:25

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In the weeds with Billy Wayne Davis. Billy Wayne Davis is originally from Tennessee, but now makes his home in Los Angeles. He’s a very funny comedian, and you should check out his new special “Testify” on Moment.co on November 17th. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and b…

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S23E16: Andrew Searles 1:14:11

3y ago1:14:11

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Getting ghosted with Andrew Searles. Long time friend of the show Andrew returns after a [checks notes] almost nine-years-to-the-day gap. This shouldn’t have happened. We’re so happy to have him back. Make sure you check out his upcoming dates while he puts together his next album! HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY! Check out the video of this episode on o…

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S23E15: Patrick Maliha 1:08:18

3y ago1:08:18

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Running the light with Patrick Maliha. This is a nice reunion episode with Todd and Patrick. Patrick is a very accomplished comedian now living in Vancouver. Todd and he met years ago when they were both starting out in Ottawa. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus c…

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S23E14: Eric San (Kid Koala) 1:12:56

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Getting through flu season with Kid Koala. Kid Koala rejoins the podcast to talk about his new show ‘The Storyville Mosquito’ on tour now! WARNING: Someone on the show has COVID so there’s coughing. Sorry. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Eric/Kid,…

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S23E13: Derek Forgie – EPISODE 600! 1:10:35

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Getting royalties with Derek Forgie. Welcome to our 600th episode. We thank you all for listening. Regular listeners to the show will know Derek very well and it’s no surprise that he came in for our 600th episode. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join …

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S23E12: Trevor Thompson 1:10:07

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Getting steamed with Trevor Thompson. Trevor is an accomplished comedian and podcaster. Follow him for details on his show/podcast ‘Trevor’s Pad’ and get his new album ‘Miserable With Benefits’ on Bandcamp or wherever you get your great comedy albums. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly ep…

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S23E11: Kris Keppeler 56:49

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Talking it up with Kris Keppeler. Kris is an accomplished voice actor, narrator and stage actor. You can also listen to her podcast Does This Happen to You? Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Kris, Producer Darcy and TVA as they listen their way thro…

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S23E10: Tracey Hoyt 1:07:34

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Taking the stage with Tracey Hoyt. Tracey is a wonderful voice actor, screen actor and most recently a stage actor. Most recently she performed in the stage play “Meet My Sister”. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Tracey, Producer Darcy and TVA as t…

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S23E09: Ana-Marija Stojic 1:19:07

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Getting sweet with Ana-Maria Stojic. Ana-Marija returns to the podcast because, well, she’s great. Make sure you get tickets for her album recording at Comedy Bar Aug 27-28 HERE! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Ana-Marija, Producer Darcy and TVA a…

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S23E08: Justin Foster 1:10:36

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Running it out with Justin Foster. Justin is a hilarious and prolific comic. If you’re in the area, make sure you check him out at Brad Garret’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas at the end of August! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Justin, Producer Darcy …

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S23E07: Vong Show 1:13:57

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Getting supreme with Vong Show. Vong is a wonderful comedian and show producer. Make sure you check out his album “Yellow Supremacist”. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Vong, Producer Darcy and TVA as they steam through the following: – Growing up …

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S23E06: Zabrina Douglas 59:44

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Sleeping it off with Zabrina Douglas. Zabrina is a hilarious comic and a front-line worker. Make sure you check out her monthly show “Things Black Girls Say” at Comedy Bar in Toronto! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Zabrina, Producer Darcy and TVA…

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S23E05: Sean Jordan AKA Wordburglar 1:14:50

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Getting hairy with The Wordburglar. Sean Jordan is one of the most prolific, honest and fun hip-hop artists Canada has produced. You can pick up his latest album Burgonomic on Bandcamp before its wide release on August 1. Make sure you buy the album if you can! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for…

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S23E04: Nile Seguin 1:11:06

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Looking up with Nile Seguin. Nile is a fantastic comedian, writer and actor. Probably explains why this is his tenth visit to the podcast! You can see him in the new season of Kids in the Hall. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Nile, Producer Darcy …

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S23E03: Jordan Foisy 1:08:25

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Walking up that hill with Jordan Foisy. Jordan is a hilarious comedian and writer on the forthcoming 30th season of This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Jordan, Producer Darcy and TVA as they limp through the following: – Dry,…

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S23E02: Kris Siddiqi 1:00:58

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Lighting it up with Kriss Siddiqi. Kris is a wonderfully talented actor, writer and comedian. Check out his show ‘Bit Playas’ on Tubi and his D&D podcast Dwarven Moss! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Kriss, Producer Darcy and TVA as they SOMETHING…

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S23E01: Al Val 57:24

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Getting proud with Al Val. Al joins the show for her fourth visit! Make sure you check out her shows during the JFL Toronto shows running Sept 22 to Oct 1! Make sure you check out her social media feeds for details! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join…

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S22E25: Joey Elias 1:14:39

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Getting hammered with Joey Elias. Joey is a wonderful comedian and on-air personality. You can catch him on GlobalTV doing his weekly “Average Joe” spot! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Joey, Producer Darcy and TVA as they shout about the followin…

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S22E24: Howard Glassman 1:00:22

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Getting fierce with Howard Glassman. Howard is one of Canada’s foremost radio personalities who can be found with his partner Fred Patterson on Humble and Fred. Make sure you listen to him here and there! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Howard, Pr…

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S22E23: Meg Felling 1:11:57

3+ y ago1:11:57

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Chopping it up with Meg Felling. Meg is a hilarious performer, writer, producer and editor. If you are in the Brooklyn, NY-area, make sure you check out her ongoing fundraiser show, “Please Give a F$%c!” Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Meg, Produc…

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S22E22: Ola Dada 1:08:38

3+ y ago1:08:38

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Backing away with Ola Dada. Ola is a hilarious comedian whose first album “Dada Plan” is available mid-May 2022. Make sure you pick it up! And vote for him on “Canada’s Got Talent”! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Ola, Producer Darcy and TVA as th…

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S22E21: Alex Wood 1:09:38

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Quitting it with Alex Wood. Alex Wood is a hilarious comedian and author. His book “Float Like A Butterfly, Drink Mint Tea” is available now. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Alex, Producer Darcy and TVA as they dog through the following: – The joy…

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S22E20: Carolyn Bennett 1:09:35

3+ y ago1:09:35

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Blasting chicken with Carolyn Bennett. Always a pleasure to welcome back to the show one of our funniest guests who is also a prolific writer. You can read one of her recent short stories in ‘The Quarantine Review‘. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join…

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S22E19: Aisha Alfa 1:05:10

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Tearing it down with Aisha Alfa. Aisha is a talented comedian and actor whose album All The Parts is available and hilarious. Make sure you listen up! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Aisha, Producer Darcy and TVA as they conjure up the following: …

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S22E18: Charles Demers 1:07:20

3+ y ago1:07:20

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Getting nicked with Charles Demers. Charles is a prolific comedian, writer and actor. His latest album “I Hope I Don’t Remember This My Whole Life” is available everywhere now! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Charles, Producer Darcy and TVA as the…

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S22E17: Guled Abdi 1:21:58

3+ y ago1:21:58

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Dunking it with Guled Abdi. Guled is a hilarious comedian and sketch writer. You can check out his show Tallboyz on CBCGem! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Guled, Producer Darcy and TVA as they lurch through the following: – Memories of Canada’s W…

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S22E16: Josh Johnson 1:02:37

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Working it with Josh Johnson. Josh returns to the podcast to talk about the 1028 things he’s done since his first appearance in Season 21. His latest audio offering Channel Black can be listened to here on YouTube and other streaming services. For tickets to his next recording at the Bourbon Room in Los Angeles on May 12, 2022, CLICK HERE! Check ou…

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S22E15: Jackie Kashian 1:20:01

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Masking up with Jackie Kashian. Jackie returns to the show to talk about her latest album and special “Stay-Kashian” which you can purchase, listen to on streaming platforms or WATCH HERE! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Jackie, Producer Darcy and…

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S22E14: Kevin Brauch 1:23:39

3+ y ago1:23:39

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Chopping it up with Kevin Brauch. Eight-time guest, mixologist and all-round awesome guy Kevin returns to the podcast in his first virtual capacity. There’s a reason he’s been back eight times. Enjoy! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Kevin, Produce…

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S22E13: Matt Davis 1:16:04

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Getting hairy with Matt Davis. Matt’s last visit to the show was 2017. Not much has happened over those five years. We talk about it. Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Matt, Producer Darcy and TVA as they hunker down into the following: – The Trucke…

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S22E12: Brandon Hackett 1:08:18

3+ y ago1:08:18

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Making it up with Brandon Hackett. Brandon is an accomplished actor, improvisor and now writer! Check out some of his great writing on Run The Burbs! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Brandon, Producer Darcy and TVA as they catch the following: – Co…

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S22E11: Harris Anderson 1:11:12

3+ y ago1:11:12

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Asking for it with Harris Anderson. Harris returns to the podcast a second time to talk about his comedy musical EP called “Songs No One Asked For“. Give this hilarious collection a listen! Check out the video of this episode on our Patreon page! Sign up for a mere $3/month for weekly episode videos and bonus content! Join Harris, Producer Darcy an…