You’ve seen Michael de Adder’s editorial cartoons. They’ve been shared online millions of times and by some very big names. In this episode, I talk to Michael about the power of humour and how his cartoons help us all process this bonkers world. Follow Michael on Substack Michael de Adder The video version of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers. We love free subscribers too though. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Trump’s commanding election victory has had an impact on a lot of people. I mean, the guy’s a convicted felon and an adjudicated sexual abuser. Dr Jen Golbeck (magareport.news) is a computer science professor at the University of Maryland and she spent her summer going to MAGA rallies so you didn’t have to. I asked her if people are just horrible and what can we do to move past this point? The video of this podcast is only available to paid subscribers.We love free subscribers too though. ...

Right or wrong… here we are at the start of another Trump presidency. In order to put a somewhat positive spin on things… comedian Fiona O’Brien and I talk about the Top 5 Things I Learned From Trump’s Re-Election Video versions of the podcast are only available to paid subscribers.We love all subscribers though. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

In this episode, Brittlestar, Steve Boots, and Lisa discuss various topics, including the Swan Parade in Stratford, Ontario, and Alex Jones endorsing Pierre Poilievre. They also touch on the alignment of ideologies and the complexities of political alliances. The conversation explores the polarization in politics and the lack of nuance in public discourse. It discusses the controversy surrounding Pierre Poilievre and his association with Alex Jones, as well as the response from the...

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Mark Critch, from Son Of A Critch and This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and I bond over moist towelettes and deep deep personal insecurities.  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Allana Harkin from Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and I both went to the same event in 2013.  My experience was transformative.  Her's? Kinda but in a more mildly traumatic way. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Sugith Varughese is more than just that familiar face from Kim's Convenience or the hospital drama Transplant... he's also quite angry about not having enough Canada on our screens.   This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Andrew Phung should be in oil & gas or selling jeans at Bootlegger in Alberta, but no... he's making us laugh and feel good all the damn time.   Sponsored by ClubCoffee.ca This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Schitt's Creek's Karen Robinson shares her infectious joy, tremendous talent and talks about how moving from Jamaica to growing up in Drumheller, Alberta was actually alright. Weird. Sponsored by ClubCoffee.ca    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

UK comedian, writer, singer, and social media celeb Sooz Kempner reveals just how rich you can get on TV today Sponsored by ClubCoffee.ca  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Forget everything you think you knew about TVOKids icon, Gisele Corinthios... Forget it so you can be delighted all over again.  She is AWESOME. Sponsored by ClubCoffee.ca   This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

I don't think I've laughed this much in a VERY long time.  Damn it, Colin and Debra are just so damn funny is borderline cruel.  Sponsored by ClubCoffee.ca  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Hannah and her father seek thrills on the edge of the Grand Canyon, once and for all asking “What would you do for the Vine?” Actor, comedian, and writer Hannah Pilkes joins us for a chat.   Sponsored by ClubCoffee.ca This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Can you imagine taking a Krav Maga class and suddenly being in a fight with the host of Cash Cab?  It happens.  Beloved TV show host, entertainer and all-round good guy, Adam Growe joins us for a chat - Sponsored by ClubCoffee.ca  This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Jean Yoon finally admits to her very concerning public park habit and walks us through her journey as an POC artist and how Brittlestar may be the last middle-aged white guy in entertainment we need. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Join me for a chat with tech guru/TV host/keynote speaker/business tycoon Amber Mac on wanting to become the Oprah of tech and why she doesn't think she is but I do. Sponsored by the amazing Club Coffee! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

The amazing Richard Crouse (CTV Film Critic) tells us a bunch of stories of his encounters with stars like Lady Gaga, Madonna and his conversation with Brad Pitt.  PLUS he tells us a really great tip about limes! Sponsored by Club Coffee This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Join me as I chat with tech guru Lance Ulanoff about if there is a strict protocol for how he addresses Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest on Live with Kelly and Ryan, and how we both hate helping our families.   Sponsored by Club Coffee (ClubCoffee.ca)! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Think there's not a lot goin' on? Look closer, baby. You're so wrong.... Come hang out with me as I chat with the wonderful Brent Butt and Nancy Robertson.  They reveal the secrets to life and CORNER GAS and it's all free to you.   This episode is brought to you by Club Coffee! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Grab a coffee or your favourite beverage and settle in for a lovely chat with Jessie Bahrey, one of the two people behind Room Rater. You know, that Twitter account that makes bigshot TV people cry.  This episode is brought to you by Club Coffee! Check out ClubCoffee.ca This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

On Canada Last Week this week... CBSA strike, US Tourists return, Catholic Church absolutely loaded, Canada takes gold and women get canoes, Quebec's Vaccine Passports, Offical Trump card has one good use This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Eric McCormack on the car crisis in Cape Breton, Canada’s Next Top Governor General, Canadian women rule the olympics, Swimming in vaccines, Stephen Harper goes all Stephen Harper and more This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe

Unrelated Expert Jon Cryer takes a kick at professional soccer in Saskatchewan, Canada welcomes cootie cousins back across the border, Freedom Day in the UK, Olympic Sex Boxes, Look at my Rocket, and more… This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brittlestar.com/subscribe