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A Much Anticipated Weekend 11 Jun 2013 | 09:21 pm
My upcoming weekend performing at Yuk Yuk’s Calgary is, perhaps, the show that I’ve looked most forward to in quite some time. Not only do I thoroughly enjoy performing in that club but I get to work ...
The Homestretch 17 Apr 2013 | 03:10 am
It was almost a year ago that I began 260 Minutes – in fact, it was 46 weeks ago. Since May 21, 2012, I’ve stepped onto a stage 46 times and told (about) five new minutes of stand-up each time. Some o...
A Little Bit of Press 3 Apr 2013 | 07:11 am
This coming weekend I’m travelling to both Lethbridge and Okotoks to perform. On Friday night I’ll be performing in the windy city (that’s Lethbridge for those that have never lost a hat there) at Joe...
Looking Back (A Little Late) 22 Jan 2013 | 01:52 am
I know that we’re almost three full weeks into 2013 and, for many people, 2012 is a distant memory. For me, however, 2012 is often on my mind – and not just because I’ve been wanting to write this “ye...
Why I Vote 21 Nov 2012 | 03:42 am
A post on voting right now is going to seem out of place to most of the world (probably earning a sarcastic “topical” from many) but, in my particular riding here in Calgary, a by-election is on to se...
130 Minutes! 7 Nov 2012 | 02:59 am
260 Minutes is just a few short sets away from hitting the half way point! With the completion of last night’s taping (set #24), I have just two left before I complete this milestone. I am simultaneou...
Featured in BEATROUTE 2 Oct 2012 | 10:09 pm
A few weeks ago I sat down with Com Phillips to talk about stand-up, Red Carpet Comedy and 260 Minutes for an article in BEATROUTE Magazine. It was published in their October issue and is available at...
Seven Nights of YYComedy-ing 20 Sep 2012 | 07:17 am
Next week Calgary comedians from the stand-up, sketch and improv fields from throughout the city’s history are gathering to showcase all that has made this city funny. The YYComedy Festival runs from ...
Headlining! 11 Sep 2012 | 08:30 pm
“But you’ve headlined before.” I heard that a couple of times after my first headlining weekend at my home comedy club two weeks ago. Yes, I’ve headlined before, but August 31 and September 1 was my p...
Some Surprise Press 21 Aug 2012 | 07:00 pm
A few weeks ago FFWD Weekly dedicated a big chunk of their issue (August 9, 2012) to the local comedy scene here in Calgary. In addition to a large profile on the upcoming YYComedy Festival, an articl...
