Hall of Famers Podcast

Episode 20! What a run it has been for the CCHOF Podcast and we are going to keep this comedy train rolling. This week as always we have two amazing interviews. First up is Mark Little and Josh O'keefe (2:35), Mark is a hilarious Canadian Comic who is known for his time on Mr. D and with the sketch group Picnicface. Mark is now the creator of the hilarious show Gary and His Demons which just had i...

CCHOF Podcast Episode 19 has two very different guests. First up is Canadian Icon Fred Penner (1:55). Fred is a musician and entertainer who was the host of Fred Penner's Place on CBC for 12 seasons. Fred has won 4 Junos and is a member of the Order of Canada. Fred talks about writing a children's show, his relationship with Mr. Dressup and much more. For more info on Fred's music, merch and shows...

The 2022 CCHOF Festival Week has come to an end but the Podcast roles on. This week features Rhino Party Candidate, Stand Up Comedian, Producer and all around good guy Sean Carson (3:19). Sean chats about the history of the Rhino Party and his Comedy Show Off The Rails which has a huge taping Dec 18th at Comedy Bar in Toronto (comedybar.ca for tickets). Next up is Canadian Comedy Legend Ron James...

Episode 17 is here and so is the list of Inductees in this years Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame! Hall of Famer and Air Farce legend Don Ferguson (3:15) helps us break down the careers of these legends including Catherine O'Hara, Mort Sahl, Phil Hartman and many more. Next up we talk with Comedian and Canada's Got Talent Contestant Cathy Boyd (31:40). Cathy is a hilarious stand up comedian with her o...

Episode 16 of the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast brings the Comedy industry together. First up Chad had the opportunity to do media at the 2022 Emmy Awards! He breaks down all the winners and shares clips from his conversation with Lorne Michaels (1:40), where he finds out who really does the best Lorne impression. Also featuring John Oliver and Jason Sudeikis moments after their Emmy Wins....

Episode #15 of the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast. Two interviews on the show first up is Hisham Kelati (2:18), Hisham is a Stand Up Comedian, Writer and Podcaster. Hisham is hot off of an amazing show at JFL in Montreal and will be at Just for Laughs in Toronto in September. Chad and Hisham talk about his early comedy influences, The Red Green Show, Russel Peters and Writing on shows like T...

3 Big moments in this episode! The first two come in interview form with Glenda Fordham and Janelle Niles. Glenda (1:46) runs Fordham PR (fordhampr.ca) and was the Former Business Manager at Yuk Yuks Toronto in the 80's. Glenda was vital in helping build Yuk Yuks into what it is today. Glenda has some incredible stories about some legendary comedians coming through Toronto. Next Up is Janelle (37:...

Pierre and Jamine are getting married! In the most unique way! This weeks episode find out how these two talented comedians plan to tie the knot. studio2be.ca has all the info. Chad and the happy couple talk about how they got their start in comedy, how they met and the unique characters they meet running their stand up comedy classes at Absolute Comedy in Ottawa. Follow us for all this comedy at...

On this weeks episode its the return of The Canadian Comedy Quiz! The one and only Casey Rocket is on the show taking the quiz and talking about Grimace and the Austin Comedy Scene. Two interviews on the show, the other featuring the amazing Kenny Robinson, Kenny has been doing stand up for 30 years, he's actor, President of the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame and creator of the Nubian show which is...

Episode 11 of The Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast with Chad Noonan. First up is Kristie Gunter and Rockland Pickard from Funnies for Families (2:41). Kristie and Rockland use the power of Improv to bring joy to children and families who are going through hardships. They do amazing work in the GTA with their comedy talents. Next up is comedy legends Scott Thompson and Bruce McCulloch from The...

Made it to Episode 10! Lets celebrate with two big guests, first on the show is Legendary Pro Wrestler Santino Marella (2:46). Santino brought the Comedy to WWE for years. Santino chats with Chad about Comedy in Wrestling, his influences, famous segments and Vince McMahon. Next on the show is Actor, Comedian, SNL Alum, Musician, Cannabis Farmer Jim Belushi (26:18). Jim talks about his good friends...

Episode #9 of The Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast features interview and clips of the winners from the Canadian Screen Awards taking place last week in Toronto (00:00). The winners of Best Actor in a comedy, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Best Actress in a Comedy, Jean Yoon and Best Comedy winner Sort Of starring Bilal Baig. Clips with all these amazing comedy performers! Also Simon Rakoff is on the sho...

The first of many episodes highlighting the 2022 CCHOF Nominees. This episode is all about Keith Johnstone. Keith is a pioneer in the improv world, he's an author and founder of the famous Loose Moose Theatre in Calgary. To celebrate Keith and the Loose Moose Chad welcomes Norm Hiscock (1:38). Norm is an Emmy winner for King of The Hill and a writer for many classics including Parks and Rec, Corne...

The Nominees have been announced! Chad gives you the full list of nominees while talking about them with two premier Canadian journalists. First up is Bill Brioux (2:14). Bill has interviewed almost every big TV star for his acclaimed website brioux.tv. Bill and Chad talk about the cast of SCTV, his delight for the nomination of Steve Smith and what the best and worst series ending are in televisi...

The Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast! The CCHOF is getting set to announce the list of 2022 Nominees. Chad gives you all the details on how to get involved, plus two big interviews. First is Joey Cerone (2:14). Joey is the first American on the show and the first to take the Canadian comedy quiz. Joey is trying to win a bottle of Pure Canadian Maple Syrup with his Canada Knowledge! The second...

The Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast! This week is stacked with two hilarious members of the Canadian Comedy community! First up is Kyle Woolven (3:19)! Kyle is a musician and comedian whos Youtube channel has garnered thousands of views. Recently Kyle won the 3rd Annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Competition for his video Buy Houses ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSHju1jMgDY )! Chuck Tatham (25...

The Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast! This week we are talking all things Last One Laughing Canada. LOL comes out on Amazon Prime Video February 18th. Two stars of the show joined Chad Noonan to talk about LOL and Canadian Comedy! Brandon Ash-Mohammed (2:55) joins the show to talk about his comedy influences and how he kept it together when Caroline Rhea was trying to make him laugh. Then it's...

The Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast! This week Chad Welcomes two Great Canadian Guests. First Off its Joel Cohen (2:08) the co-executive producer of the Simpsons. Joel and Chad chat about Calgary Wrestling, Comedy Influences and Simpson Cameos. Next on the pod, its Adam Growe (18:00)The Cash Cab Guy! Adam is an accomplished host, stand up and advocate for Canadian Comedy. He hosts the Adam Gr...

Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast! First off Chad is joined by Canadian Writer and Producer Rob Cohen (2:14). Rob has worked on The Simpons, The Big Bang Theory and many other Comedy's! Rob talks about his journey to Hollywood and why Canadian Comedy is so great! Next up is the Executive Director of the CCHOF Tim Progosh (24:27). Tim is an Actor, Writer and Producer who has been the driving for...

Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast! First off Chad is joined by Vancouver based comedian and Just For Laughs Newcomer Andrea Jin (4:36), they talk about who influenced her, what sitcoms she watched as a child to learn English and much more. Next up is Cameron Hughes (24:32), Cameron has been a Crowd Igniter for 25+ years, he's an entertainer, public speaker and author. Cameron chats about how he...

The Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast launches next week! This Podcast will track all things Canadian Comedy and will gear you up for the announcement of the nominees for the class of 2022! Join us every week as we pick the brain of Canadian Comedians on there influences and who inspired them!