Your Hood's A Joke

Canadian comedy legend Martha Chaves joins us to discuss her hard fought career, Katt Williams & Norm Macdonald's troubles in the press & what it takes to make it in this tough business.

In this episode we're joined by comedians Bobby Knauff and Ana Marija Stojic to discuss robots, equality and representation.

Is she human, or a Robot? Is Artificial, The Podcast just her attempt to groom humans into being comfortable with the Robot takeover? Find out Danish Anwar's many theories as to how Ana Marija does so many great projects so consistently. 

Also discussed on the show, Gerry Hall is the most unsung Comedy Roast GhostWriter in Canada, and everyone's favourite topic: white guys!

Canadian comedy legend Kenny Robinson joins Danish Anwar (@terrorsuspect) for an insightful one on one discussion about the evolution of comedy, changing demographics and tastes, and the next wave of killer standups from Canada. 

The Winnipeg born, Chicago bred Robinson has hosted The Gemini Awards and was twice nominated for his writing and performance in his ground breaking one hour special "Thick and Thin" on the CBC.Kenny has earned accolades as the creator, writer, producer and host of the edgy late night series"After Hours with Kenny Robinson" on The Comedy Network.His episode of the CBC's Comics has been referred by the Toronto Star as "One of the few episodes that still stand with the test of time."

Anubha Momim (VICE, CBC) & Cathryn Naiker (The Beaverton) join host Danish Anwar (@terrorsuspect) to discuss the experiences of women of colour in entertainment, navigating the unique and often problematic dynamics in immigrant communities & safety issues for female comedians. Plus a short roast of Oshawa!

Host Danish Anwar (@terrorsuspect) is joined by Toronto comedians Leonard Chan & Joe Vu.

With multiple TV, radio & festival credits between all 3 comedians, they discuss the relative advantage minorities have in the entertainment industry, how jokes are shaped by the responsibility of representing your race, and the specific kind of online harassment experienced by entertainers of colour such as Kelly Marie Tran.

Plus the roast of British Columbia!

In Your Hood's A Joke: The Podcast - Comedians and academics discuss the nature of conflict, why cultures clash, free speech & the art of dark comedy.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Host Danish Anwar (@terrorsuspect) chats with comedians Rahil Shaikh and Bobby Knauff, both of whom are well versed in the art of dark comedy. 

Roseanne Barr: Free speech or asshole? Is she responsible for her off camera antics and that of her fans? Is she batshit insane? 

Rahil Shaikh, having lived most of his life in India, breaks down the different perspectives between first generation immigrants and subsequent generations. 

Bobby Knauff discusses the backlash from performing at the infamous White Guys Matter show at Yuk Yuks in Toronto.

Now that the Canadian government is also an oil company, it's time to roast Alberta!

Comedians and academics discuss the nature of conflict, why cultures clash, free speech & the art of dark comedy. Host Danish Anwar (@terrorsuspect) is joined by comedians Cassie Cao & Foad HP along with Edward Escalon Jr, a PhD Candidate at University of Toronto who also teaches Diaspora & Transnational Studies.

Did you know about the Asian Hierarchy? We got bad news for the Philippines, but atleast the Chinese system of racism is easy to understand.

Why do so many immigrants vote conservative? Four immigrants discuss.

Which is the worst Canadian province and why is it Quebec?

Should you be fined by the govt for teaching Nazi salutes to your pug? Also, shouldn't it be a German Shepherd? 

Hey Spain, just one question: ... how?