In this episode of the Red Man Laughing podcast we have a featured chat with the Drum Keeper, Composer & Lead Singer for Cree Confederation - a powwow group from Frog Lake FN in Alberta. People may have also heard of Dallas as he is also part of an incredible and ground breaking singing duo, Fawn & Dallas. Fawn, of course, is Dallas's wife & better half - and we feature music from their new album "Blessings" (Canyon Records, 2013).

In this episode we talk about everything from the humble begginings of walking to powwows to winning the largest powwows in Indian Country. This is a good chat and a necessary look at the behind the scenes life of a powwow singer and his family - so much work has to happen behind the scenes to be able to have the privilege of being able to help the people with our songs & dance.

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In this episode of the Red Man Laughing podcast we ride along side Ryan as he drives to the University of Saskatchewan for a show. In this episode we talk about Ryan's deep displeasure with having to talk to strangers and we get his thoughts on the Papal announcement and what he thinks that means & doesn't mean for Indian Country.

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In this episode of the Red Man Laughing podcast the microphone is turned on Ryan - an old friend of Ryan's, Eric C Keast (visual artist, muralist, writer), interviewed Ryan for his podcast over a year ago - Eric never released the podcast and the rest is history. In this chat we talk about Ryan's comedy beginnings in Toronto, the struggle to "make it" as a comedian and the struggle to find the truth through comedy.

The "politics of Indian Comedy" are covered pretty heavily in this episode and this chat shines a light on some of the "comedy nerdom" and the struggle therein.

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in this episode of Red Man Laughing we talk about the Idle No More movement becoming a more reflective movement as a whole - the need for change & the call for a plan moving forward begins on the ground, in our communities! Ryan's key to good parenting (lying through your teeth) is shared with Red Man Laughing listeners. Ryan talks about wanting to get his shoes shined but ultimately chickening out - airports, a $20 bill and the mens room are key components to this story.

And , musical artists have started to release tracks and new works around the Idle No More Movement and we're featuring ALL NEW WORKS from Lorenzo, Fawn Wood, Sacramento Knoxx, A Tribe Called Red, Janet Rogers & Ostwelve.

Music Tracks:

12 mins 12 secs - Lorenzo - They Say (Death Song) 

26 mins 02 secs - Fawn Wood - Tapwe Oma (Iskwaywak - Songs of Indigenous Womanhood)

37 mins 47 secs - Sacramento Knoxx W/ John Truddel - Our Fantastic World

47 mins 17 secs - A Tribe Called Red - The Road

51 mins 52 secs - Janet Rogers - Giving A Shit

56 mins 03 secs - Ostwelve - Stand For You

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In this episode of Red Man Laughing I have a guest Co-Host for the very first time - I'm joined by Mr. Wab Kinew. Wab and I have been talking about creating/starting a new podcast together and we (along with our dear friend Lorenzo) have kicked around the idea for months. Last night, when news from Ottawa started to roll in about the movement the Chiefs at the AFN Special Assembly made - we thought this would be the perfect chance to put our heads together and try something new.

Today on the show we feature THREE incredible leaders and we chat with them about the INCREDIBLE movement we see happening in Indian Country today here in Canada. Featured on the show this week we have Chief Isadore Day (Serpent River First Nation), Tanya Kappo (one of the leaders & creators behind the #IdleNoMore community movement) & Dr. Pam Palmater (Mi'kmaq Lawyer, Ryerson University).

INTERVIEW TIMES

Chief Isadore Day Interview begins at 42.00

Ryan McMahon Breaking Down The Proposed 24 Hour Telethon Idea 1hr 10mins

Tanya Kappo Interview begins at 1hr 15mins

Dr. Pam Palmater Interview begins at 1hr 33mins 

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In this episode we talk about Moose Hunting and the importance of having a connection to the land or having "a place that you are from." It gets a bit "heady" at times, but bare with Ryan, he's working shit out for himself. We take some listener email and we feature music from the incredible talents of BURNT PROJECT 1.

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In this episode of Red Man Laughing we are proud to present a featured chat with Mskwaankwad "Musky" Rice. Musky is a young man from Wasauksing First Nation in Ontario, Canada and he recently uprooted his life, dropped everything he was doing and moved home to his First Nation to learn his language - Anishinaabemowin. An incredibly young person, Mskwaankwad is a Youth leader and advocate, a University graduate and his story of starting a brand new journey on his life path is an incredible story that we had to share with our podcast listeners. We talk language, culture, community and reconnecting with our sense of self through spending time with our Elders. This podcast episode is as good as it gets - enjoy!

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In this episode of Red Man Laughing we say a GIGANTIC thank you to everyone that support Ryan's 30 show, 26 city, cross Canada fall tour, we talk about the comfort of "being home", we continue the conversation revolving around Ryan not being a "real man" and we talk about bad hotel rooms.

MUSICAL GUEST(s)

This week we're proud to present the incredible sounds of MOB BOUNCE. Buy their music, get their merch and follow them on twitter and facebook.

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In this episode of Red Man Laughing we celebrate the return of the show as we launch EP#1 of Season 2 of the podcast. We're stoked to be back and we've got a few announcements, we share a live standup clip from a show I did in Ottawa this summer and we give you the lowdown on what's going on this Fall in the world of Ryan McMahon Comedy.

IN THIS EPISODE

We're proud to announce a NEW musical producer to the show. Last season our podcast music beds were excellently produced by A Tribe Called Red. Their music helped shape the feel & attitude of the show! This season our musical producer is the incomparable STOMP of Rezofficial fame. The super producer from Hobeema is one of the most well respected and most busy producers with projects with Rezofficial, Wab Kinew, Winnipeg's Most and others under his belt. We're stoked to have STOMP on board!

We're announcing a new segment to the show. This season you're going to be introduced to "What My Elders Told Me" as we have guests share their rendition of teaching/stories/life lessons that helped them along their paths.

We also talk about the UnReserved Tour, my time at the Just for Laughs Festival and why it's important to claim space, reclaim space and to standup and be counted - as uncomfortable as it always will be.

MUSICAL GUEST(s)

This week we're proud to present the incredible sounds of WORLD HOOD & THE NATIONAL PARCS. Buy their music, get their merch and follow them on twitter.

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In this episode of Red Man Laughing we talk with Mohawk Rocker-Blues-Singer-Songwriter-Asskicker-Race Car Driver - Derek Miller. We talk about where and how he got his first guitar, boobs, Willie Nelson and charting your own path in art but also in life. This was a highly anticipated interview and we KNOW you're going to love it - Derek is the real deal and he breaks it down for us in a way only he can.

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