Committing Carrie Carrie

This week on Committing Carrie Carrie, Carrie Anne interviews comedian, and Newsload Host, Jordan Minter about how he feels like a "90s telemarketer" with his high-tech equipment, how he once got told he had a "face for radio" while trying to get into broadcasting, how Karaoke becomes a performance opportunity after a few drinks, how Taylor Swift trivia events are so rowdy, they make you wonder if you’ve entered a Swiftie convention, how storage auctions turned out to be a goldmine and how when running for mayor he felt totally outgunned. https://www.instagram.com/club_poubelle/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@mintertaining 00:10 - Jordan's telemarketer reference 00:32 - Film school experience 00:59 - Discussion about general arts 01:41 - Staging and setting the scene 02:01 - Introduction of Twisted Mint 02:27 - Bingo nights and trivia 03:17 - Karaoke and performing 03:38 - Talent in karaoke 04:19 - Storage lockers fascination 05:11 - Auction experience during COVID 05:56 - Favorite locker score 06:22 - Unexpected find in storage locker 07:11 - Interaction with the previous locker owner 08:59 - Funny discoveries in lockers 10:21 - Running for mayor experience 11:49 - Political insights 12:09 - Debate night anecdote 13:42 - Stand-up comedy inspirations 14:34 - Community engagement and shows 15:31 - Hiring new people for events 16:32 - Focus on first-time performers 17:41 - Growing community and Twisted Mint Like what you see? Check out the Newsload here for more fun local news content! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourNewsload Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_newsload/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/TheNewsload And visit us at our website - https://www.newsload.ca/ #comedyshow #londonontario #LdnOnt #ontario #newsload #londonon #comedy #OntarioCA #ontarioca #londonontariocanada #newsloadlondon #londoncanada #ontarioarts #comedyclub

This week on Committing Carrie Carrie, Carrie Anne interviews comedian, Susan Stewart about how it's amazing how a big smile and baby blues can sometimes get you through life, how if comedy is therapy, then Carrie and Susan are the ultimate emotional wellness team, how nothing says “mental health awareness” quite like a comedy show where the punchline might just be a trip to the psych ward, how she believes in tragedy plus time equals comedy, how who needs a drink when you can chase your anxiety away with a wild dash in the dark, how folks should forget the gym; her workout routine involves pacing backstage and avoiding panic attacks before her shows, how being a female leader means you can’t just assert yourself—you might be called a “bitch”, and how, for those who think laughter is the best medicine, she puts the “fun” in functional healing! https://susanstewart.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/@SusanStewartToronto https://www.instagram.com/susanistewart/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ComedianSusanStewart/ 00:00:04 - Introduction of Host Carrie Ann Stevenson 00:00:13 - Greeting Susan Stewart 00:00:35 - Discussing Susan's Eyes and Aging 00:01:03 - Advantages of Looks in Life 00:01:28 - Likeness to Ellen DeGeneres 00:01:54 - Perceptions of Ellen's Aging 00:02:14 - Discussion on Ellen's Leadership 00:02:44 - Female Leadership Standards 00:03:37 - Scandals and Mental Health 00:04:08 - Benefits of Working Out 00:04:32 - Closing the Stress Cycle 00:05:58 - Pre-Show Eating Habits 00:06:48 - Anxiety Before Performances 00:07:09 - Robin Williams' Nerves Before Performing 00:07:56 - The Joy of Performing 00:08:47 - Laughter as a Healing Tool 00:09:10 - Comedians as Healers 00:09:33 - Raising Money for Mental Health 00:10:03 - Personal Mental Health Crisis 00:10:48 - Reducing Stigma in Mental Health 00:11:14 - Finding Humor in Tragedy 00:11:39 - Experiences in the Psych Ward 00:12:01 - Looking Back on Trauma Stories 00:12:33 - Sharing Dark Humor 00:13:26 - Irony in Trauma Recovery 00:14:21 - Writing the Show and Sharing Experiences 00:15:16 - The Performance Experience 00:15:37 - Writing the Book 00:16:25 - Challenges of Writing 00:17:31 - Plans for an Audiobook 00:18:18 - How to Follow Susan Like what you see? Check out the Newsload here for more fun local news content! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourNewsload Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_newsload/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/TheNewsload And visit us at our website - https://www.newsload.ca/ #comedyshow #londonontario #LdnOnt #ontario #newsload #londonon #comedy #OntarioCA #ontarioca #londonontariocanada #newsloadlondon #londoncanada #ontarioarts #comedyclub

This week on Committing Carrie Carrie, Carrie Anne interviews comedian, JC Currais about how a man was using a leaf blower during a serious conversation is a problem, how growing up in Miami, he had a wild teenage life filled with partying, how Florida is known as a party state, and how he took full advantage of it, how his dad was an architect and restaurant owner, creating his backdrop for creativity, how the "Florida Man" birthday challenge adds a twist to any celebration, how on tour, he finds sanity by traveling with friends and reimagining it as a comedy road trip, how his hair is now healthier thanks to his girlfriend's hair care routine. how he collects cool clothes at places like One Bone, especially designed for big guys and how he forgot how to talk once when he met Brad Pitt. https://www.instagram.com/jccomedian/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/user/jcurrais https://www.facebook.com/Jcstandup/ https://x.com/jcstandup 00:00 - Introduction 00:01 - Leaf Blower Interruption 00:56 - Special Announcement 01:45 - Canadian Tour Dates 02:47 - Supportive Parents 03:49 - Growing Up in Miami 04:58 - University Experience 05:53 - Florida Man Joke 06:40 - Comedy Touring 08:13 - Favorite Joke 09:35 - Hair Care Routine 10:43 - Shopping for Clothes 11:32 - Celebrity Encounters 12:54 - Film Experience 14:20 - Upcoming Projects 15:10 - Conclusion Like what you see? Check out the Newsload here for more fun local news content! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourNewsload Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_newsload/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/TheNewsload And visit us at our website - https://www.newsload.ca/ #comedyshow #londonontario #LdnOnt #ontario #newsload #londonon #comedy #OntarioCA #ontarioca #londonontariocanada #newsloadlondon #londoncanada #ontarioarts #comedyclub

This week on Committing Carrie Carrie, Carrie Anne interviews comedian, Dave Merheje about how he learned that living in L.A. means adapting to flooding and fires like it's just another Tuesday, how moving from Windsor to Toronto prepared Dave for the stretches of L.A., how Comedians like Dave sometimes feel their jokes age like fine wine, but the audience often wants a fresh batch of laughs, how performing stand-up comedy is like picking cherries – you want the sweet laughs but avoid the pits of old material, how he thinks finding a date while touring is like trying to find Wi-Fi at a campsite: challenging and often depends on good communication and how he respects his fellow comics but dreams of a world without unprofessional ones—like a superhero fighting the menace of bad punchlines. https://www.davemerheje.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davemerheje https://www.facebook.com/comediandavemerheje/ 1:00 Natural Disasters 1:40 Cultural Background 2:50 Cultural Differences 3:40 L.A. Traffic 4:20 Evolving Comedy 5:30 Frustrations of Stand-Up 6:30 Music vs. Comedy 7:40 Acting vs. Stand-Up Comedy 8:40 Feedback on Performance 9:40 Observations on Kevin Hart 10:50 Just for Laughs Festival 12:00 Meeting Celebrities 13:10 Netflix Special Process 14:25 Health on the Road 15:15 Challenges of Dating 16:20 Communication in Relationships 17:30 Dealing with Fans 18:40 Inspiration for Jokes 19:50 Handling Unprofessional Comics 21:00 Conclusion and Audience Engagement 22:00 Upcoming Shows Like what you see? Check out the Newsload here for more fun local news content! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourNewsload Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_newsload/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/TheNewsload And visit us at our website - https://www.newsload.ca/ #comedyshow #londonontario #LdnOnt #ontario #newsload #londonon #comedy #OntarioCA #ontarioca #londonontariocanada #newsloadlondon #londoncanada #ontarioarts #comedyclub

This week on Committing Carrie Carrie, Carrie Anne interviews comedian, actor Levi MacDougall about what it's like living in Los Angeles for the last 15 years, how his experience writing for the Conan O'Brien show included a unique submission process, how pressure to write new sketches showed him humorous panic is a hallmark of creative writing, how Conan O'Brien is one of the fastest improvisers he’s encountered, how Martin Short’s playful jabs at Conan's paleness shows the camaraderie in the comedy world and how Robin Williams once surprised an audience by dropping into a comedy show where Levi was performing. https://levimacdougall.com https://www.instagram.com/levimacdougall https://x.com/levimacdougall 00:00 - Introduction and Applause 00:01 - Welcome to News Load 00:06 - Carrie Ann’s Excitement for the Interview 00:25 - Introduction of Levi McDougal 00:50 - Levi's Journey in L.A. 01:09 - Humber College Memories 01:34 - Discussing Debra DiGiovanni's Success 01:58 - Current Projects and Conan O'Brien Show 02:21 - Interview Process for Conan O'Brien 02:42 - Submitting Material for the Show 03:00 - Previous Comedy Specials and Sets 03:39 - Dealing with Writing Pressure 04:09 - Collaborative Environment in Writing 04:50 - Conan as a Rapid Improviser 05:27 - The Fun and Supportive Vibe 05:52 - Comic-Con Experiences 06:37 - Team Dynamics in Comedy Writing 07:24 - The Difference Between Stand-up and Sketch Writing 08:09 - The Importance of Collaboration 08:54 - Balancing Work Under Tight Deadlines 09:21 - Finding Productivity in Scheduled Shows 10:05 - Celebrity Encounters in L.A. 10:51 - Experiences with Open Mics and Celebrity Sightings 11:48 - Robin Williams Surprise Appearance 12:49 - Unique Aspects of Stand-up vs. Other Arts 13:27 - Reflecting on Comics and Exposure 14:54 - Levi's Upcoming Projects 15:13 - Comedic Background and Challenges 15:36 - The Impact of Commercials on Career 16:46 - Personal Reflections on Acting Opportunities 17:12 - The History of Their Comedy Series 18:36 - Closing Remarks and Future Plans 18:58 - Levi's Final Words 19:17 - Sign Off: “I Love News Load” 19:20 - Outro Like what you see? Check out the Newsload here for more fun local news content! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourNewsload Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_newsload/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/TheNewsload And visit us at our website - https://www.newsload.ca/ #comedyshow #londonontario #LdnOnt #ontario #newsload #londonon #comedy #OntarioCA #ontarioca #londonontariocanada #newsloadlondon #londoncanada #ontarioarts #comedyclub

This week, on the season opener of Committing Carrie Carrie, Carrie Anne interviews comedian, actor Precious Chong about how how her experience on "Pearl Harbor" was fun, even with a small role in a large-scale film, how the filming for her scenes took place at an old asylum in California, which sparked ghostly speculation, how Michael Bay, the director of "Pearl Harbor," exhibited a unique leadership style described as "big dick energy." About her awkward encounters with neighbours, including Jennifer Lopez, before her rise to fame. How Russell Crowe impressed her with his charismatic presence before he became a household name, how there's a contrast between the collaborative yet high-pressure environment of film versus the raw immediacy of stand-up comedy. How she believes that the feedback and interaction of audiences are essential for developing comedic material and how she references the process of joke writing, combining personal experiences and audience reactions to refine comedic timing. Like what you see? Check out the Newsload here for more fun local news content! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourNewsload Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_newsload/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/TheNewsload And visit us at our website - https://www.newsload.ca/ #comedyshow #londonontario #LdnOnt #ontario #newsload #londonon #comedy #OntarioCA #ontarioca #londonontariocanada #newsloadlondon #londoncanada #ontarioarts #comedyclub

This week, on the season finale of Committing Carrie Carrie, Carrie Anne interviews comedian, Todd Glass about how he is properly aligned today, how he does not give up on audiences that are just a seven, how some jokes are timeless, how coming up with 50% new material a year seems like a good balance, how every comedian should do whatever they are comfortable with in order to have fun doing what they're doing, how he loves having a real band playing and the vibe it creates at his shows, how every band instrument adds so much, how he loves the Just for Laughs festival and hanging with comedians, how he doesn't get star struck but he gets talent struck regularly and how you only hear great stories about Conan O'Brien. https://www.toddglass.com https://www.instagram.com/thetoddglassshow https://www.tiktok.com/@thetoddglassshow https://www.youtube.com/@toddglasscomedy Like what you see? Check out the Newsload here for more fun local news content! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourNewsload Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_newsload/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/TheNewsload And visit us at our website - https://www.newsload.ca/ #comedyshow #londonontario #LdnOnt #ontario #newsload #londonon #comedy #OntarioCA #ontarioca #londonontariocanada #newsloadlondon #londoncanada #ontarioarts #comedyclub

This week on Committing Carrie Carrie, Carrie Anne interviews comedian, actor, host Derek Seguin about how Die Hard is a Christmas movie but Grosse Pointe Blank is not, how men may need to flex their muscles after admitting to watching Love Actually, how he's surprised the show Ted Lasso affected him so much, how he stays sane by going on tour, how he feels so lucky about his life balance that he's sure disaster will strike any moment, how main stream media starts playing Christmas songs so early now he starts to resent them, how audiences in Quebec evolve on their own, how the new Joker movie made him start smoking again, how pubic hair in the 70s may have been to catch the cigarette ashes, how it's interesting that the people who are considered beautiful on screen aren't as much in real life and how those who come to his show always get his absolute best. https://www.derekseguin.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisE6UJ3uKK0WrqXFm_Et-A @baconnobacon6992 Like what you see? Check out the Newsload here for more fun local news content! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourNewsload Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_newsload/ X (Twitter) - https://x.com/TheNewsload And visit us at our website - https://www.newsload.ca/ #comedyshow #londonontario #LdnOnt #ontario #newsload #londonon #comedy #OntarioCA #ontarioca #londonontariocanada #newsloadlondon #londoncanada #ontarioarts #comedyclub