Join Oliver as he chills with revered Canadian comedian Ron James! Selling out theatres across the country for decades now, Ron has cemented himself as one of the Great White North's most recognizable and respected comics. He has performed numerous times at Canada's most reputable comedy festivals, and starred in his own television series 'The Ron James Show' (which had an impressive five year run). He's a former writer for 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes' and more recently has also became a published author!

Things kick off with talk about the strange times we're living in, followed by Ron reflecting on some of his experiences travelling and conversing with folks throughout Canada. He then delves into his early years as an entertainer, working with Second City and ultimately moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. Ron explains how his time spent in LA would end up becoming the muse for his first one-man show 'Up & Down in Shaky Town', leading to him becoming a true standup comedian in his late thirties. Oliver inquires about Ron's impeccable memorization skills and the process of writing his wonderfully engrossing book 'All Over The Map: Rambles and Ruminations from the Canadian Road'. All this and much more in this season 5 finale episode!

Recorded on October 23rd, 2024

Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly

Edited (poorly) by Oliver George

Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly (so talented!)

ARCADE- Oliver: 28 / Guests: 14 (No match, Ron had to jet!)

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Join Oliver as he chills with award-winning standup comedian & cartoonist Jacob Samuel! Known for his insightful wit and clever joke writing, Jacob has appeared multiple times at both the Just For Laughs and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals. In 2021 his debut comedy album 'Horse Power' impressively took home the JUNO award for comedy album of the year. He is also a talented cartoonist that has published two books and has had his work featured in 'The New Yorker' several times!

The podcast begins with Jacob describing his origins in comedy and reflecting on working his way up in the clubs. This leads to talk about the many different trends in comedy that have emerged over the years, and why it's so important to hone your own unique comedic voice. Jacob opens up about the bittersweet experience of winning a JUNO, while simultaneously grieving the loss of his mother. The conversation then shifts to marriage and Jacob explains to Oliver how food poisoning ended up being the uninvited guest at his wedding party. All this and more in this fun, down-to-earth chat!

Recorded on October 12th, 2024

Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly

Edited (poorly) by Oliver George

Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly (so talented!)

ARCADE- Oliver: 28 / Guests: 14 (No match, no time!)

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Join Oliver as he chills with actor, comedian and dancer Anjelica Scannura! Poised to become a household name in no time, Anjelica is a comedic force to be reckoned with. Currently touring Canada and the United States, she kicked off 2024 by becoming the first Canadian woman ever to win the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival! Anjelica is also an exceptional dancer, having studied ballet, flamenco and Irish dance styles (among others). Additionally, her YouTube show 'Anjelica's Daily Surprise' is a charming mix of funny, informative and playful.

The podcast starts with the wonderful news of Anjelica's recent engagement and pregnancy, leading to talk about choosing baby names. Things then get into the origins of Anjelica's comedy career, with Oliver learning that she used to be a professional bellydancer before pursuing comedy full time. Anjelica details the frustrating process of obtaining a US work visa, and teases some of the upcoming segments on her show. The chat also touches on baseball, pole dancing and using beetle venom to cure a foot ailment!

Recorded on October 5th, 2024

Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly

Edited (poorly) by Oliver George

Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly (so talented!)

ARCADE- Oliver: 28 / Guests: 14 (No match, no time!)

©2024 Just Chill with Oliver George