Wilfully Funny

Wilfully Funny

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Wilfully Funny episodes

  • Season 2, Episode 14: Janelle Niles - Part 1

    Although this is a comedy podcast, this episode deals with depression, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, neglect, abuse, and racism. Listener and viewer discretion is advised.


    I talk with my good friend, Ottawa comic Janelle Niles.


    Part 1 deals with the COVID-19 vaccine, how black and indigenous people are treated differently in the health care realm, how people are finally realizing that systemic racism is real, and how much we miss live comedy and hugs. We also talk about the conundrum of being too black or not black enough, the stigma of mental health, and the reluctance to use medication to treat it. Janelle opens up about her difficult childhood and we discuss what being called the n-word feels like. 

    1 hr 14 min
  • Season 2, Episode 13: Mitch Muirhead

    I talk with my friend, Ottawa comic Mitch Muirhead. We talked recording farts, keeping busy during lockdown, things we miss the most, what/who makes us laugh, and people who order Champagne from Champagne in a dingy, basement comedy bar.

    1 hr 8 min
  • Season 2, Episode 12: Jake Daly
    I talk with my friend, Ottawa comic Jake Daly. We talked everything comedy for almost 2 hours that I can’t narrow it down. We had a lively in-depth conversation…it was awesome!
    1 hr 51 min
  • Season 2, Episode 11: Michaela Chung
    I talk with Ottawa comic Michaela Chung. We talked about being a woman in Ottawa comedy, slut shaming, our writing processes, and how we cope while in lockdown. Also Michaela shared an awkward moment involving a cameraman at a JFL show.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Season 2, Episode 9: Tom Hills
    I talk with my good friend Ottawa comic/musician Tom Hills. We went there. We talked mental health and how we’re handling the current lockdown and stay-in-place orders. Surprise…we’re both over it. We also talked racism, social injustice, and our experiences with it. Still funny tho.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Season 2, Episode 8: David Haddad
    In this episode, I talk with Ottawa comic/musician David Haddad. We talk lockdown, self-isolating in paradise, and of course comedy. David shares the greatest “best moment in comedy” ever and gets an earful of cat-drama. He also answers a question about the perfect murder weapon…it got dark.
    1 hr
  • Season 2, Episode 7: Pierre Brault
    In this episode I talk with award-winning actor, writer, teacher, and comedian Pierre Brault. We talk about his stand up classes, how live stand up has changed, and what he’s learned and seen after 40 years in the biz. I forgot to ask him if was his favourite student ever.
    57 min
  • Season 2, Episode 6: Pete Egnatoff
    I talk with Kingston comic Pete Egnatoff. Pete and I talk performing post lockdown, mental health, and the incident that solidified our friendship. He gets roasted and complimented in the comments and he answers some silly questions.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Season 2, Episode 5: Kia Mazhar
    I talk with Ottawa comic Kia Mazhar. We talk scooters, favourite local comics, and Kia’s early experiences and pranks that ultimately brought him to standup. Who should play Kia in his bio pic? Also, dumbest injury?
    1 hr 3 min

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I am a stand-up comedian in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I like to talk to interesting, funny people about comedy and life in general.