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CATP: Season 2

Season 2 Bonus Episode: “Nerd Nite!”

Hey, all. Before Season Three rolls out, here’s a presentation that Todd and Ian did at the latest “Nerd Nite” in Toronto on August 5, 2011 at the Tranzac Club....

Season 2 Wrap-up!

Two seasons, 50 episodes, and some awesome guests. We’re taking a break for a bit and will be back with some more great episodes of “Comedy Above the Pub”. We...

S02E25: Nug!

Pulling into port with Nug. Improvisor and actor Nug joins us for tales of cruises, TV shows, and a not-so-secret new project. Join tva, Nug, and Ian as we weigh...

S02E24: Massimo Capra

Cookin’ up some laughs with Chef Massimo Capra. Chef Massimo comes to CATP Towers and joins Todd for a load of chat about food and fun. Join tva and Massimo...

S02E23: Nick Beaton & Steve Scholtz

The Laugh-opalypse approacheth with Bloor Horsemen Nick Beaton and Steve Scholtz. We have the immense pleasure of visiting with Nick and Steve before they take off to different shores and...

S02E22: Sharilyn Johnson

Things get hot with Sharilyn Johnson. Comedy reviewer, owner of the great blog Third-Beat.com, and most recently fringe performer in “An Inconvenient Truthiness”, Sharilyn Johnson joins us before we murder...

S02E21: David Miller

We are honoured to talk with his honour David Miller. Former Toronto Mayor David Miller comes to one of his former constituents and rules! Join tva, David, and Ian as...

S02E20: David Pryde

David Pryde swings by with a tingling Spidey-Sense. Funny man David Pryde Google-maps his way to the CATP Towers to record with us. Join tva, David, and Ian as we...

S02E19: Jason Deline

Jason Deline takes shots. Voice actor Jason steps into the stuio with some Mexican courage. It gets weird but funny. Join tva, Jason, and Ian as we go vocal on:...

S02E17: Brendan McKeigan

Brendan McKeigan turns our studio into a house of lies. Join tva and Brendan as we swear on a stack of bibles on the following: – They’ve gone and cancelled...

S02E15: Darryl Purvis

We take a 7th inning stretch with Darryl Purvis. A special Mother’s Day/post-Jays game record at CATP, and we cover a lot about touring, comedy, and how jokes outside of...

S02E14: Precious Chong & Erin Keaney

We keep far from mum with Precious Chong and Erin Keaney. We drop this episode early in order to get some word on the street about Erin and Precious’ show...

S02E13: Freedom of Speech w/ Nile Seguin

We have our way with words with Nile Seguin. This episode is devoted for the most part on the Guy Earle case on the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal that...

S02E12: Brian Lazanik

Brian Lazanik comes by to chew the fat. A big episode this week where we talk about the joys and sorrows of comedy. Truly a great time with Brian and...

S02P03: “Textuality”

It’s time to talk about a movie that, if it isn’t about you, you’re probably texting that person right now. Mark Rigaux, the producer of the movie “Textuality” gets on...

S02E11: Andrew Schulz

We double up with New York’s Andrew Schulz and Toronto’s Rob Mailloux. We’re fortunate to have Andrew Schulz come in from New York while he tours Canada, and also lucky...

S02E10: Tracey Hoyt

We get animated with Tracey Hoyt. An Ian-less affair, where Tracey comes by in good voice. We talk about some fantastic shows that she’s now a part of. And tva...

S02E09: Darrin Rose

We get our day in court with Darrin Rose. Darrin slides by for a spell and we have no objectsion. Join tva, Darrin, and Ian as we testify on the...

S02E08: Jason Blanchard

A nice shore leave with Jason Blanchard. Old friend Jason Blanchard joins us above the pub for a shanty or two. Join tva, Jason, and Ian as we run these...

S02P02: Henry Rollins

Some words are spoken with Henry Rollins! We welcome over the phone musician, actor, author, performer Henry Rollins! We were able to have a brief chat in advance of his...

S02E07: John Catucci

We break focaccia with John Catucci. Half of the Doo Wops John Catucci shows up this week and we also team up with old friend Dave Paterson who joins in....

S02P01: Michael Showalter

We book some time with Michael Showalter! Welcome to our first phoner! We were able to get hold of comedian, sketch artist, actor, and now author Michael Showalter! We were...

S02E06: Shelley Marshall

We put names to faces with Shelley Marshall. Comedian, world traveller, and fantastic friend Shelley Marshall swings by to sit a spell and give the whisky a go. Join tva,...

S02E05: Alan Park

You know, that Alan Park is quite the character. Comedian, actor, and sometime impressionist Alan Park comes in and joins us and talks about some of his favourite faces to...

S02E04: Aaron Berg

Aaron Berg stops by looking for packing peanuts and any liquor boxes we can spare. Friend of the podcast Aaron Berg slides by for a chin wag. The clanging noise...

S02E03: Christian Potenza

Total Drama with Christian Potenza. We are blessed with the presence of brilliant voice actor and exceptional portrayer of exaggeratingly large dental care equipment Christian Potenza. Join tva, Christian, and...

S02E02: Zoe Randall and Tim Rabnett

We drop an amazing submission with “Just For Laughs” booker Zoe Randall and comedian Tim Rabnett. We’ve got two fantastic guests to describe the ins-and-outs of the world’s most popular...

Season 2 – SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Hey, all. Just a quick message from all of us at “Comedy Above the Pub” thanking you all for listening to our first season. Season 2 is just around the...