Chances are if you've performed comedy in Toronto, you're likely one degree of separation from this episode's guest; Gary
Rideout Jr., owner of Toronto's famous Comedy Bar & Director of Business Development at The Second City in Toronto. This episode dives into Gary's timeline as a budding comedian-turned-business owner and tracks the many successes he's had along the way, the struggles that come with taking risks and putting yourself out there, as well as some truly great lessons learned along the way.
With the recent tease on social media announcing the opening of a second Comedy Bar location, on the Danforth, we're thrilled to get to chat with Gary about his journey in Toronto comedy and his excitement for all that's to come.
This is an episode for comedians and for fans of comedy. You'll see what it takes to create a space for an entire community of comedy artists; how to foster that community and the heights where it can lead.
KEY CREATIVE TIPS:
Comedy, Writing, Performance, Touring, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Accessibility.
Nick's Update:
Editing again, and prepping for NaNoWriMo
Brie's Update:
Niagara Falls Night of Art, Improv Fallout back at Mahtay Café, Writing Accountability Partner
RESOURCES
Comedy Bar
The Second City
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E61 - The Struggly Days of Summer
E60 - Writing in the Time of Covid
E59 - The Socially Distant Struggle
E58 - Nick & Brie's 2019 Review
E57 - Grace Smith PhD : The Right Things for the Wrong Reasons
E56 - Don't You Forget About Dave (Lahti)
E55 - Maddox Campbell: Blanket Fort Enthusiast
E54 - Blow That S*#% Up with Kate Fenton
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E52 - Deb Howey, Leading Lady
E51 - Happy Twenty Nine-Tea!
E50 - Be Kind to Yourself
E49 - There's Always Struggles
E48 - Erica Sherwood's Big FIGHT!
E47: Lacie Williamson & the Dunnville Renaissance
E46: One Foot in the Forest with Jess Grant
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