Episodes
When a story grows into a full-blown interview, Norm and I cover a wide range of topics including his early days as a playwright, his sources of inspiration, surprising things you never knew about Norm Foster, and advice for new playwrights. We uncover some amazing and funny stories as we journey through his amazing career as one of Canada's most produced and beloved playwrights.
Published 06/27/23
Published 06/27/23
Co-Hosts from the popular Live Storytelling Show, But That's Another Story, Christel Bartelse and Briane Nasimok both reach back into their pasts to tell Joanne Happy Funny and Amazing stories of love and loss. Plus, Joanne has an announcement about the next exciting chapter for Happy Funny Amazing.
https://storytellingtoronto.org/festival/
https://happyfunnyamazing.com/
Published 05/07/23
What do being a model in the 80s and being alone in a pandemic 40 years later have in common? Producer Judy Holm and Television Writer Paul Mather share very different and amazing stories of overcoming adversity, showcasing the unwavering human spirit that drives us to push through the unexpected and get to the other side.
Published 03/22/23
Founders of the Creativity Guild, Steve Pratt and Geoff Siskind tell uncannily parallel stories of confronting their own mortality - and surviving to tell the tale. Plus a crazy reveal, unlike anything we've heard on Happy Funny Amazing before.
The Creativity Guild: https://thecreativityguild.substack.com/
The Creativity Business: https://www.creativity-business.com/
Published 01/31/23
Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Pulga Muchochoma, Ijeoma Emesowum, and Ron Kennell all tell extraordinary stories of personal journeys - whether leaving home and country, a life-changing hike, or an emotional tour to Iran - all are stories of lives forever changed. Stick around to the end of the episode for a few bonus stories and a lot of laughter! Taped live on stage in Lazaridis Hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre.
Link to Pulga's Music Video! ...
Published 11/30/22
Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Beau Dixon, Lisa Nasson and Sepehr Reybod, tell happy, funny, amazing, and emotional stories of break-ins, breakthroughs and going on with only a day's notice - all Iive on stage in Lazaritis hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre.
Published 10/20/22
Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Jani Lauzon, André Sills and Jason Sermonia, tell happy, funny and amazing stories of surprise concerts, close to showtime labour pains and a life entwined with the musical Chicago - Iive on stage in Lazaritis hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre.
Published 09/15/22
Second City Alumni and very funny married couple Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram join forces to tell an amazing story that demonstrates the lengths people will go for love. Plus, the first 3 storytellers joining me in Stratford for Happy Funny Amazing Live, as part of the 2022 Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum are revealed!
Published 07/12/22
Two beautiful stories about human connection, both goosebump inducing, but for entirely different reasons.
Published 05/12/22
In honour of St. Patricks Day an amazing story from my Dad, Barry O'Sullivan. Plus, an exciting announcement about Happy Funny Amazing!
Published 03/17/22
The lovely and funny Allana Harkin, co-executive producer, director and correspondent on the hit show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, tells a hysterical and heartwarming story about her childhood idol and the carefully executed plan she put in motion to meet her.
Published 02/01/22
Iconic and beloved Canadian Actor, Graham Greene, tells us a funny and amazing story that just might make you feel better about having to stay home this holiday season.
Published 12/24/21
Broadcaster and host Michael Landsberg and comedy writer Diana Frances, tell amazing stories about how happenchance encounters changed the trajectory of their lives in beautiful ways.
Published 07/23/21
Jenn and Dean, two funny friends from my time writing on 22 Minutes, join me with their stories for a mini-reunion. #frequentguestishardtosay
Published 06/25/21
In honour of live theatre (hopefully) resuming this summer - outside and under tents or anyway it can- actors Scott Wentworth and Christy Bruce tell funny and amazing true stories about auditioning and understudying.
Published 05/07/21
Come from Away cast members Astrid Van Wieren and Eliza Jane Scott, tell stories of letting go and desperately holding on.
Published 04/27/21
Actor Mike Shara and documentarian Michael Allcock both tell amazing stories of unexpected visits from beyond.
Published 04/17/21
From the dangerous to the relaxing, two amazing women tell me stories about two very different trips in a canoe.
Published 04/09/21
Identical twins Chris and Brad Goddard tell competing versions of the same funny story, involving a twin switch-a-roo stunt that changed the trajectory of their lives.
Published 04/01/21
Two unexpected and amazing vacations end up in the same beautiful city.
Published 03/25/21
The other Joanne O'Sullivan tells me an amazing story about an epic day that starts with Michael Jackson - but doesn't end there.
Published 03/18/21
Seán takes us on a roller coaster ride that leads to his working on a pilot with Ellen DeGeneres with one of his comedy heroes, Tim Conway.
Published 03/11/21
Adrienne Fish and Graham Abbey entertain us with their dueling Uhaul stories.
Published 03/04/21
Amazingly spooky stories from Chick Reid and Jenn Whalen.
Published 02/25/21
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