PodGis with Ava Val

Algis sets the record straight about the previous episode's misinformation regarding coffee, before she covers a variety of topics at a distracted clip, contemplating whether she has ADD or if she's just a distractable millenial with bad habits; discussing a video that she had to watch in order to feel like a nice person and more broadly, the things that people send her without context; the symbolism around communion wafers in the Catholic church; dealing with strangers online who get uppity and feel entitled to her time and energy; people who ask "when will you be onstage?"; and a mistake in her 'sensual' YouTube music playlist...

Algis comes right out of the gate fully honest about the case of the 'Sads' that she's got going on today, but she turns the GODDAMN BUS AROUND and has a lovely time!

In this episode she talks about supporting her podcast through natural disasters, suddenly loving a new colour, seeing morbid content on Reddit by accident, her incredibly delicious guacamole, her favourite instagram account (@francis_bourgeois43), the time she yelled "it's fine!" at a racoon, a terrifying little tale about a centipede, some complaints about her printer, "The Boys" TV show, and then reflections on coffee and Val's relationship with it.

In this fine-as-wine episode, Algis kicks off the episode by describing her new 'studio setup', then exercising her 'expertise' by speaking absolute nonsense about Bitcoin. After that she talks about the pain of facial laser hair removal, the irrelevance of Freudian Psychology and sitting on a carrot when you're four years old, having sex to odd music, overplucking her nose, and a story about tracking down a bottle of leave-in conditioner.

Happy 57th episode to people whose favourite number is 57! This one is JUST FOR YOU!

In this episode of "PodGis", Val discusses (at great length) the number 57, her upcoming headlining week of shows at JFL Toronto (tickets available online Friday June 17!), then talks about her charming brother and the ways in which he laughs at her; she then tells a story about an unconfident magician, about magicians in general, and about invoice quality and how she's trying to step her game up. HAPPY FIFTY SEVEN! 

OH, OKAY!

HELLO MY LOVELIES!!!! AL VAL HAS RETURNED AND "PODGIS" IS BACK!

Oh boy, so much to catch y'all up on! Val rips right into it, describing her new setup; proposing a new catchphrase for all trans people (across the entire spectrum!); a new term for her favourite colour; talking about her recent big move across town; and speaks at length about her recent experience filming season 3 of "Drag Heals" for OutTV. As always, this episode is full of life, encouragement, and introspection!

HELLO HELLO PAT PAT PAT!

In this fun and introspective episode (were you expecting anything less??) Val talks bindle sacks, the relevance of clowns, how people talked in the 1920's, and a wide variety of philosophical reflections regarding meaninglessness, nihilism, and the movie "Everything Everywhere All At Once". Enjoy!!

After a brief hiatus, Val is back! In this one, she freeforms about recently losing her credit card because of silly pocket standards for women's clothing; funny sound bites with her Roommate & Friend; a tale about being far too stoned on edibles at the club; and some closing thoughts on neurodivergence, human nature and social media.

Have a good week, ya jackals!

Hey hey hey happy 'Trans Day of Visibility'! Get your WOBBLE BOBBLE on and have a super visible day, trans friends!

In this fun, frolicking episode Val begins by offering some positive, optimistic thoughts on Trans Day of Visibility (as well as some observations on her own hormonal and... physical... progress). She then dives into two of the more ridiculous takes she's observed online in regards to the Will Smith/Chris Rock "Oscars slap" incident (I know, I know...), after which she describes her new favourite Twitter account @ClubPhotos_, then ends on some parting thoughts about teaching improv to children.

Have a listen to "PodGis" and don't go getting forgot! Even if you find yourself clanking a metal bucket on your head, sometimes you gotta order a gabagool from T-Dov, give it a YBWC shrug, and say to yourself "Wobble Bobble"! 'Cuz that's life, baby! Wobble Bobble! 

Hello, PodGis listeners! Check out this episode, why dontcha??

In this episode, Val starts out joking about the "UNCUT JAHHHMZ" valley girl, and the idea of being one's 'muse'; after which, she tells you the full details of a hilarious Instagram video that made her laugh so hard she cried on the couch and got a headache. Finally, for the second half of this episode of "PodGis", Val digs pretty deep and personal, reflecting on a painful recent 'roast battle' experience, and reflecting on how she represents herself and her community onstage.

This is a true yin-yang, self-reflective episode of weighing the positives and negatives! In this one, Val talks about her gag reflex; about dress codes in standup; the cesspool of the comments section; her definition of modern day saintliness in the social media era; the time a woman wrote and performed a dating request to Val in song; and the previous night's misadventures with mentally unhinged folks in the city.