What's So Funny?

Lee Camp is a political animal. But he takes his comedy very seriously. In this episode, he tells us he was a stand-up comic long before he got a social conscience. It's an hour of clarity from the preeminent political comedian of his generation.

Dwight Slade returns to What's So Funny? to talk about death, drinking, aging, comedic relevance, forgotten Tonight Show comedians, cruise ships and his dear, departed friend, the legendary Bill Hicks. Brought to you from the third precinct of Baltimore. At least it sounded like that at times.

The Wet Spots return to What's So Funny? after a seven-year absence. Cass King and John Woods fill us in on their successes since we last talked. They've played the world, mounted a full-on burlesque musical, and had an American Nipple-gate experience of their own. They also talk about their monthly variety show in Vancouver, explain what their polyamorous marriage means, and discuss what Cass finds so disgusting about toes.

Harry Doupe returns! The veteran BC comic was back in his home province for a high school reunion and some comedy dates so of course we invited him back on. Never short on opinions, Harry takes on the Calgary comedy fest and the Canadian Comedy Awards, and reminisces about days of yore with Norm Macdonald, Howie Mandel, Wayne Cox, Maureen Murphy, Larry David, Steve Landesberg and the Tragically Hip.

Jay Ono and Pearce Visser drop by the What's So Funny? studios to talk about the Vancouver TheatreSports League. We learn how Ono taught Visser how to bomb on stage, what Visser shoved up his ass long ago, and as an added bonus Broken Ankle Guy makes an appearance!

Nikki Glaser's act may be like the Vagina Monologues, but in this episode of What's So Funny?, she gets serious about her past struggles. We talk about her eating disorder, argue about the deliciousness of alcohol, and she talks about nannying for a famous Hollywood director.

Gilbert Gottfried's career has been long and varied. But to hear him talk about it, it's always on the verge of ending. But whatever he's being fired from, be it Saturday Night Live or the Aflac Duck commercials, he's always got stand-up comedy and dirty jokes. Of course, that gets him in trouble, too. On this episode, he talks about all that and throws in a few impressions for good measure.

Katie-Ellen Humphries is true southern belle. The south of Canada, but still. In her first appearance on What's So Funny?, Miss Katie-Ellen talked about being a fat weirdo elite athlete, a super gross young person, and a wicked cute heartbreaker as a grown lady comic. We also discuss swimming with otters and the safety of sexy time underwater.

Ivan Decker may have eschewed university for clown college, but the kid knows his science – at least to a third grade level. We also talk about his high school musical career and his fear of spiders.

Baron Vaughn gives a clinic on how to be a fantastic podcast guest. The energetic Fairly Legal star talks about his rain-induced depression, actor's motivation, Shakespeare, farts and not being accepted by the black comedy community. And along the way throws out some pretty great showbiz references that belie his youthful age.