Apeshit - The Comedy Chronicles Podcast

This episode is STACKED with laughs and legendary energy !  Featuring Guest Host Janice Bannister of Laughter Zone 101 and the Hilarious Jackie Amsden & Nicole Anne. We dive into the joys of collaboration, hosting chaos, and how to build a comedy show from the ground up—without losing your mind (mostly). The jokes and puns were flying, the laughter was nonstop, and somehow we still dropped rea...

In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Apeshit Podcast, Lady J and special guest Comedian Travis Arthur break bread and pretzels with our American neighbour’s to celebrate the legends who redefined comedy. From classic stand-up icons like Fluffy to modern masters, we dive into what truly makes a comedian one of the GOATs of American humour. Travis serves up his signature deep dish digs while...

This month we’re shaking things up with a powerful and inspiring conversation celebrating women, their voices, and their resilience. Joining as special co-host is the brilliant Jessica Pigeau, bringing her wit and insight to guide this one-of-a-kind episode.   We’re honored to welcome two incredible guests: Janice Bannister, a true legend of the BC comedy scene, and Rosie Grypma, winner of 2025 BC...

A monumental episode as we welcome two absolute legends and kings of Vancouver comedy, Byron Bertram and Reza Peyk, to the Apeshit Podcast. In this episode we discuss the process of doing stand up in character, the inspirations behind their respective comedy styles, and the great Character Comedians of the past, present, and possibly future.

In Apeshit Episode 6 “Runners”, your hosts Hot Karl and Lady J are joined by Abdul Ali, Manager at Underground Comedy, Vancouver's "it" comedy club, and Alex Svares from Last Laffs becomes the first returning Apeshit guest. With Abdul and Alex we dive into the intricacies of Show Running and Producing and we talk about the summer shows happening at Underground and the Laffs Fest happening in Abbot...

With Episode 5 of the Apeshit Podcast officially dropping on July 1, Canada Day, we had to do something special. In this, the July 2025 Episode of Apeshit, we welcomed guests Sam Tonning and Jon Endo to the show as we explore The Greats of Canadian Comedy with a few surprises along the way. Go Apeshit y'all!

June is upon us, and for Pride Month, Apeshit explores the elegant, eccentric, and often underappreciated, cousin of comedy... The performance art style known as Drag. On this Episode, your Apeshit hosts Lady J and Hot Karl are thrilled to hash it out with royalty of the Canadian Drag scene, guests Carrie Dawn, Scarlett Rosé, and Justin Abit. Dive into the "Wild West" Vancouver Drag scene and lear...

The controversial Apeshit Episode 3 in all it's glory. Join hosts Hot Karl and Lady J as they navigate the furry that is guests Alex Svarez and Brody Shale from Last Laffs Comedy. Side bar, who's idea was it to have them both on at the same time. This episode can only be described as shear chaos. You've been warned. Go Apeshit y'all!

We keep the good times rolling with Episode 2 of the Apeshit Podcast. Your hosts HotKarl and LadyJ, punch it up with guests Chris Griffin and Jessica Pigeau. Covering topics related to persistence in comedy, reading the room, and the fine art of hosting a comedy show.

In this, the inaugural Episode of the Apeshit Podcast, your hosts HotKarl and LadyJ punch it up with guests D Fretter and Robert Peng. Covering topics related to the comedy grind, comedy career path, and a heated discussion about whether we are or are no in a golden age of stand-up comedy.