Not many people could have expected the pandemic and it's related lock-downs would last this long. This week, Andrew and Sam explore the on-going impact the pandemic has had on them, their careers in comedy & insurance, and the society around them. Thanks for tuning in!

Kicking off Sam's annual Sober October with a deep dive into some big questions. Andrew & Sam share how they approach talking about 'death' in the contexts of comedy & insurance, keeping clients or audience members comfortable. The hosts also get into how they formulate their own thinking about the inevitable, and what may or may not happen in the after-life.

After 9 months abroad, Andrew is back home in Canada, in quarantine, to protect us all. We had lots to catch up, and tackled an important topic for our fellow Canadians: cannabis usage and addiction. Since cannabis legalization in 2019, both Sam & Andrew's impressions of the substance have developed, along with insurance company attitudes & it's importance in Andrew's comedic career. Thanks as always for tuning in!

Andrew is one of the few Comedians lucky enough to host real, in-person, live, comedy shows since the pandemic hit. That’s one of the benefits of being stranded on a secluded island. He runs through his approach for engaging the audience and the balance between riffing & prepared material. Sam pulls the curtain back on what it’s like to be an insurance Broker for a day. He shares real-life phone calls and client interactions, shedding light on the type of work he does as an insurance Broker, and the pace at which he does it. Thanks as always for tuning in!

With in-person stand-up comedy still on hold, Andrew’s been exploring the world of video production, learning the basics of every aspect from ideation to final edits. He shares some of his X-factors that helped him get started and get the ideas rolling. Sam reflects on his experience managing a team, and has some great tips for any new “people leaders” navigating the critical first steps of building trust within the team. Thanks for tuning in!

Time flies when you're having fun! In this plus sized episode, Sam shares his insight on a key aspect of any insurance brokers' job: the front line underwriting. If you're wondering what that even means, this episode is for you! Andrew picks up from last week with real-world advice for those starting out in comedy. He covers crowd work, joke structures, and much more. Thanks as always for tuning in.

It may sound like we’re in the same room, but our show gets recorded from across the ocean and a 12-hour time difference! This week, Andrew has been work-shopping with first time comics, and he shares his personal keys to success for the first year as a Stand-Up Comedian. Sam highlights the unique insurance solutions for technology companies, simplifying the confusing and seemingly overlapping terminology and coverage. Thanks for tuning in!

Andrew explores the components of story structure, how we find these themes in all forms of media around us, and how he is applying it so his comedy. Sam examines an insur-tech named Lemonade, highlights what you may not know about the business model, and considers his own biases.

Andrew's STILL in Siargao, Philippines, and considers making it his permanent residence. Just kidding, but really, he is still in the Philippines and riding out the pandemic safe on an island with very weak internet connections. Andrew shares how he optimizes his content based on the platform he'll be posting on. Sam introduces the risks that insurance brokers themselves face when they begin to write commercial insurance business. Thanks for tuning in!

Still stranded in Philippines, Andrew is finding new and creative ways to share his comedy with the world and shouts out some of his favorite online comedians. Sam shares a story of some clients who've been given the run-a-round due to unknowns during COVID-19. Thanks for tuning in as always!