House of Bad Comedy Podcast

This week, we're catching up on everything from Wreck Beach to... well... poop journals! 😅 Vanessa shares what it was like visiting Vancouver's famous nude beach, for the very first time, while Adamandia celebrates surviving an intense round of summer school. Along the way, we chat about the strange (and sweet) experience of seeing our younger selves reflected in our friends' kids. Then Adamandia...

This week on the podcast, Adamandia and Vanessa are keeping things light and, hopefully, funny, before heading into their short summer break!   The two run new joke ideas past each other, talk about the random moments that suddenly make you feel super old, and question whether watching school lectures on 2x speed is actually destroying Adamandia’s life. They also chat about modern dating disasters...

In this catch-up episode, Adamandia and Vanessa get into everything from stand-up comedy in Montreal to growing up with strict 90s parenting expectations. Vanessa shares what it was like performing comedy in a completely different city and the things she learned while traveling solo.   Vanessa also talks about (unexpectedly!) bonding with her friends’ dog, which sparks a deeper discussion about wa...

Who are you really… and who do you think you should be?   This week, Adamandia brings a fascinating psychology topic from school: Self-Discrepancy Theory — the idea that we’re all made up of three versions of ourselves: our actual self, ideal self, and ought self. But what happens when those selves don’t align? And is finding balance between all three actually possible?   Vanessa opens up about be...

What do your inner stories say about you, and are they quietly holding you back…?   In this episode, Adamandia and Vanessa talk about the psychology behind self-schemas (the beliefs and narratives we build about ourselves over time), and how they can shape everything from our confidence to our decisions.   They also chat about how these internal scripts can lead to self-sabotage, and how to adjust...

This week, Adamandia and Vanessa are doing something a little different. Vanessa has some open mics coming up, so they sit down to workshop a few joke ideas before they hit the stage. Nothing is fully formed, everything is up for debate, and that's kind of the whole fun of it. On the table: disappointing your Asian parents, why eye exams are a lose-lose situation no matter what you say, and an old...

This week, Adamandia and Vanessa discuss the fascinating overlap between intuition and pattern recognition.  Are our gut feelings truly instinctual, or are they shaped by everything we’ve experienced? Adamandia shares some of the ideas she’s been exploring in school, and the conversation evolves into how we make decisions, when we trust ourselves, and what happens when that trust gets shaken. That...

This episode is a reminder that sometimes the best material comes from the weirdest, and unexpected, corners of real life.  Get ready for raw (literally), real, and slightly unhinged storytelling this week. Please be advised: Adamandia and Vanessa get a little more open than usual in this episode, and some topics might make you squirm.

In this episode, Adamandia and Vanessa get real about self-perception, movement, and the little habits that shape how we feel day-to-day.   They talk about why it’s not what other people say about you that sticks…it’s the story you tell yourself. From there, they explore the impact of moving your body for both mental and physical health, and how finding something you actually enjoy makes all the d...

Have you ever had an ex slide into your messages years later and make you question everything?  👀  This episode is a mini joke-workshopping session for one of Adamandia’s bits based on a very unexpected DM from a friends-with-benefits fling from over 10 years ago. Adamandia always wanted to be the one who got away… but what happens when the past suddenly reaches out? Is it flattering, awkward, or...

Ever feel super awkward when someone compliments you?  Like you want to say thank you… but instead something weird comes out?  Yup, SAME. 😅 In this episode, Adamandia and Vanessa get into the strange, hilarious, and slightly uncomfortable world of receiving compliments. Why do compliments make us feel both good and embarrassed, especially when other people are around? Vanessa shares her struggle...

This week on House of Bad Comedy, they're back in the comedy lab. Vanessa shares brand-new stand-up comedy material she’s been working on ahead of an upcoming open mic, and Adamandia helps her workshop the jokes in real time.  Get ready for dating jokes (yes, the ex makes another appearance), an observational bit about vegans, and some very real thoughts about using the stairs in your 40s.

Grief isn't linear.  Sometimes, it's messy! In this episode, Adamandia and Vanessa dive deeper into the grieving process, what it really feels like to give yourself permission to cry, and why making space for your emotions can actually be healing. Adamandia also opens up about some unexpected ways she tried to cope with grief…like visits with psychics and intuitive readers. 👀 What was that experi...

In this week’s episode of House of Bad Comedy, Adamandia and Vanessa circle back to their conversation about critical thinking in relationships (yes… more on Vanessa’s ex 👀).  They talk about red flags and what happens when you ignore your gut because you're trying to be "understanding."  Spoiler: growth happens.  Sometimes, on the comedy stage. Then they chat about how they each got into stand-u...

It finally happened!  Workshopping jokes on the podcast! In this episode, Adamandia and Vanessa share material they’re actively developing, talk through what’s working, and what absolutely isn’t.  They somehow end up discussing dicks, tits, and the weird places comedy takes you. If you’ve ever wondered how jokes are born (or die) this one’s for you.

Quick update!  Adamandia and Vanessa are performing for International Women’s Day with an amazing lineup of incredible women.     Expect fresh material and performances that are a little outside their usual stand-up comfort zone.    Sunday, March 8th at House of Comedy in New Westminster, BC. Tickets are limited so get them HERE before they’re gone!  

How much damage can a lack of critical thinking actually do? In this episode, Adamandia and Vanessa unpack why critical thinking matters way beyond school.  Adamandia shares why this topic hits close to home, while Vanessa reflects on how ignoring red flags (and her own instincts) showed up in a past relationship.  They get vulnerable, reflective, and a little uncomfortable, in the best way.

Welcome to House of Bad Comedy!  It's where Adamandia and Vanessa figure things out in real time and laugh through the chaos. In the first episode, Adamandia and Vanessa talk about why they started this podcast and a bit about where they're at in their lives. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like you’re starting over again… you’re in the right house.