Inside Jokes

Joined by Nick Smeriglio, Eric D’Alessandro, Eva Alexo, Neema Naz, and Marito Lopez, Vince and Dean chat it up with a host of comics to commemorate the 300th episode of Inside Jokes and its 6th season. All of the comics reflect on the challenges of reconnecting with their audiences during the pandemic and developing their comedic material to reach the digital world.

Nick Smeriglio // https://www.instagram.com/nickysmigs/?hl=en

Eric D’Alessandro // https://www.instagram.com/ericdalessandro/?hl=en

Eva Alexo // https://www.instagram.com/evaalexocomedy/?hl=en

Neema Naz // https://www.instagram.com/neemanaz/?hl=en

Marito Lopez // https://www.instagram.com/nochampagnepapi/?hl=en

Inside Jokes - Sunday, September 5th, 2021 -  One-on-One w/ Vic DiBitetto - "Cawfee Tawk wit Vic"

Vince and Dean catch up with renowned New York comedian Vic DiBitteto about his journey to stardom within the comedic world and being a viral hit on the Internet and social media. Vic shares his sentiments on the digital facets of comedy and the power of fan bases to support his comedic aspirations as well.

Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung

Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en 

Guests

Vic DiBitetto // https://vicdibitetto.net/

Inside Jokes - Sunday, August 29th, 2021 - The Comedy Round Up

Hosts

Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung

Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en 

Guests

Dino Archie // http://www.dinoarchie.com

Efthimios Nasiopoulos // https://www.efthimiosnasiopoulos.com

On today's episode, Dean and Vince chat with Dino and Efthimios for their Comedy Round Up show!  Find out if there will be a pure stand up resurgence after the pandemic.  Were we really seeing a blurring of the lines between ''Comedy Show'' and 'Ted Talk?''  Also, get the scoop on podcasts and how they've become such an essential outlet for comedians.

All this and more!

Inside Jokes - Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 - New Faces & Dubious Places

Vince and Dean chat with two comedians featured on the Standup Show with Jon Dore, Al Val and Cassie Cao. Both of whom have contributed to a shift in diversity within the mainstream Canadian comedic landscape, Al Val shares about his career as a transgender comedian and Cassie provides insight on being a comedian of Asian descent. Both comedians also express their feelings on adapting to comedic audiences digitally and in-person over the past year.

In addition, Vince and Dean catch up with Paul Bates, who talks about the creation of and inspiration behind his podcast, The Dubious Book of Famous Deeds.

Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung

Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en 

Guests

Cassie Cao // https://www.instagram.com/thecassiecao/?hl=en

Al Val // https://www.instagram.com/alvalcomedy/?hl=en

Paul Bates // https://www.instagram.com/batesbot9000/?hl=en

Inside Jokes - Sunday, August 15th, 2021 - Icons & Renegades

Hosts

Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung

Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en 

Guests

Carla Collins // https://www.carlacollins.com/ 

Kyle Lucey // https://www.instagram.com/kyleluceycomedy 

On today's episode, Dean and Vince are joined by a Canadian comedy ICON, and an upcoming renegade, to find out if standup is BACK with a vengeance… and is this FINALLY the end of comedy’s cruelest summer?

Inside Jokes - Sunday, August 8th, 2021 - Inside Jokes in Montreal: Our JFL Recap

Hosts

Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung

Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en 

Guests

Derek Seguin // https://www.instagram.com/thederekseguin/?hl=en

Heidi Foss // https://twitter.com/heidi_foss?lang=en

Daniel Tirado // https://www.instagram.com/tornadotirado/?hl=en

On today's episode, Vince and Dean chat about Vince's trip to Montreal for the Just for Laughs comedy festival. Vince had an opportunity to interview comedians Derek Seguin, Heidi Foss, and Daniel Tirado during his trip and captured their sentiments on returning to the comedic jungle and performing live after almost a year and a half's hiatus due to the pandemic.

Inside Jokes - Sunday, August 1st, 2021 - Suburbs in Stitches

Hosts

Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung

Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en 

Guests

Keesha Brownie // https://www.instagram.com/keeshabrownie/

Cedric Newman // https://www.instagram.com/ticklemeced/

Amish Patel // https://www.instagram.com/fadetobrown/?hl=en

Daniel Woodrow // https://www.instagram.com/mrwoodrow/

On today's episode, Vince and Dean chat with Keesha Brownie, producer of the comedy showcase, Standup Stitches, and its return. She also opens up about readjusting into the comedic world and connecting with a suburban audience. Vince and Dean are also joined by a panel of comedians to discuss suburban comedy and the challenges of performing in front of audiences post-pandemic.

Inside Jokes - Sunday, July 25th, 2021 - The Comedy Round Up: Comedy Records - An Anniversary Show

Hosts

Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung

Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en 

Guests

Barry Taylor // https://www.instagram.com/comedyrecords/?hl=en

K Trevor Wilson // https://www.ktrevorwilson.com/

Dena Jackson // https://www.denajackson.ca/about

Arthur Simeon // https://www.arthursimeon.com/

On today’s episode, Vince chats with the crew from Comedy Records in celebration of their 10 year anniversary. With Comedy Records being Canada’s first ever comedy record label and therefore a pioneer of its own caliber, the guest panel highlights the label’s impact on the Canadian comedy landscape. In addition to comparing Canadian comedy audiences with those from the US, they discuss the challenges of adapting to the world of digital comedy and readjusting into live stand-up comedy following the pandemic.

Inside Jokes - Sunday, July 18th, 2021 - TALL BOYS & FUNNY VIKINGS

Hosts

Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung

Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en 

Guests

Dave Merheje // https://www.instagram.com/davemerheje/?hl=en

Rob Bebenek // https://www.instagram.com/ol_bebsie/?hl=en

Lars Classington // https://www.instagram.com/larsclassington/?hl=en

On today’s episode, Vince catches up with Dave Merheje and Rob Bebenek about an upcoming live comedy show at Tallboys in Toronto. Dave and Rob share their perspectives about adapting to a different comedic landscape following the recent loosening of pandemic restrictions.

Also, Vince chats with Lars Classington from Laughing Vikings, about his new "Comedy in the Alley" showcase and how it feels to provide comedic entertainment outdoors as opposed to indoors.

Hosts

Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung

Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en 

Guests

Mark Breslin // https://yukyuks.com/?action=aboutUs.markbreslin 

Ben Bankas // https://twitter.com/BenBankas 

It's another Sunday night in comedy and this week, Dean and Vince check in with Yuk Yuks founder and Canadian comedy kingpin Mark Breslin. How essential and telling is it to see a major festival like JFL make its return, after such a surreal year? They are also joined by comedian and podcast host Ben Bankas. Known for his blunt observations and darkly dry world view - how much has the turmoil and chaos of the past year further flavored his standup?