Park Bench Ontology

#Forgiveness. We had topics to discuss but we got stuck on finding peace of mind and forgiveness. The smart Girl turns out to be an idiot, and every other Girl makes sure to let him know. Remember, everybody is a dude, until… Thanks for listening. Please remember to subscribe, comment, share and rate 🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 W...

Manolis somehow has the ability to give his phone PTSD. We hear about his experience opening up for Duncan Trussell this week, and discuss Mark Breslin’s recent take on current stand-up, the enemy that is yourself, being a mentor, and so much more. On what other podcast can you hear the quotes “only my heart is gentle” AND “get off your knees, baby”? Thank you to all our listeners. Please remember...

There was high drama this week in the Hamilton comedy world, with the head butt heard round the world, and a lot of inner fighting amongst the scene online. We do our weekly duty to dissect it all, including Manolis’ ISIS video, and one of the Girls’ personal struggles online. This is a humdinger of an episode. Thank you to all our listeners! 🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end...

We get right into it with a debate about filming your standup, people’s (bad) reactions to comics who got into a contest, the validity of contests, one’s of the Girl’s harrowing stories of their mother, porn involving cats (not really), and finally OJ’s guilt (really). This is a fun, classic GNO episode. Thank you to our loyal listeners. 🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of th...

🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 Website: http://gavinstephens.ca 🎧 Podcast: https://pod.link/uncolonized 📷 Instagram: @countgavin 🐦 Bluesky: gavinstephens.substack.com 🎵 TikTok: @ParkBenchOntology 📼 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology Also, Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Subscribe and leave a rev...

We made it to a milestone, and deliver all you would expect: Hulk Hogan, sex with Hulk Hogan, Vigilante Pedophile Hunters, and Bowling with Hitler. Thank you to all our loyal listeners. We really do love you, Manolis especially. Please remember to subscribe, comment, share and rate. 🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 Website: http://gav...

Mad Men and Dragon’s Den have nothing on us. We pitch a new marketing strategy for Kleenex, a new smoking accessory, Manolis’ portal into the afterlife, Trump vs Sanders, and the fecal position in burial pods. Please remember to subscribe, comment, share and rate. 🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 Website: http://gavinstephens.ca 🎧 Po...

🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 Website: http://gavinstephens.ca 🎧 Podcast: https://pod.link/uncolonized 📷 Instagram: @countgavin 🐦 Bluesky: gavinstephens.substack.com 🎵 TikTok: @ParkBenchOntology 📼 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology Also, Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Subscribe and leave a rev...

We welcome back the talented Michael Moses and enigmatic Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) to discuss all things family, including the impacts of the lack of fathers. The other Nick (@ndurie) asks a vague question that spawns a great conversation about where we are individually with standup. Remember to subscribe, comment, share and rate. We love you. 🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the e...

A special edition of #GirlsNightOut! While at the 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood, California, Manolis Zontanos interviews the great Rick Shapiro (@rickshapirotv) and his good friend and fellow comic, Sean Humphries (@elhump). The three discuss the balance of good and evil. Shout out to our #California listeners: be sure to follow @ManolisZontanos for dates in your area. 🎙 Park Bench Ontology — exist...

What an episode, one of our personal favourites of late! Hamilton comic Black Zeus (@akaBlackZeus) is on with some harrowing tales of racism he has experienced, along with Gavin’s incredible tales of racism in both the entertainment industry and life in general. We mine the differences in racism between Canada and the US, and what it means to be a comic of colour. An incredible discussion on “voic...

🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 Website: http://gavinstephens.ca 🎧 Podcast: https://pod.link/uncolonized 📷 Instagram: @countgavin 🐦 Bluesky: gavinstephens.substack.com 🎵 TikTok: @ParkBenchOntology 📼 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology Also, Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Subscribe and leave a rev...

🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 Website: http://gavinstephens.ca 🎧 Podcast: https://pod.link/uncolonized 📷 Instagram: @countgavin 🐦 Bluesky: gavinstephens.substack.com 🎵 TikTok: @ParkBenchOntology 📼 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology Also, Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Subscribe and leave a rev...

New York opens up Masturbation Booths to combat frequent public indecency. Gavin gets a creepy email from a stalker. Somewhere in between all of this, Alan Rickman dies, but not before he can say a few positive things about the progressive hiring practices in the Die Hard movies. Whitney Cummings tells why she thinks women get a bad rap in comedy. Oh, and Garth Brooks is doing a 5 day concert in H...

Happy New Year! We kick off 2016 with local comics Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) who teaches us what “Solstice” is, and first-time Girl David Brennan (@BrennanDavidN) gives a unique insight to the recent mass-firings at Hamilton’s independent TV station, CHCH. We talk sketch vs standup, and make a pitch for how to save all TV with a 16-year old news reporter. Please share, rate, and review! 🎙 Park B...

Somehow it’s 2015 and Manolis just learned what the Underground Railroad was, and he does his best to teach us. Gavin had a run-in with a Starbucks washroom, and employee, before reviewing the new Stars Wars movie (no spoilers). We discuss the ultimate search for a partner who has both looks and personality. Finally, we close with an intriguing discussion about whether one of the Girls is interest...

This week the Girls are joined by fellow Hamilton comics Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) and recently-named new host of Comedy at the Station, Michael Moses. Nick T. tells us about the superb Jim Jeffries show in Hamilton, including hanging with Jim at a local bar. We lament the cutbacks at the local TV station, CHCH, but follow that up with a thorough discussion of how Manolis (aka Dr. Perc) used to...

You’re in for a treat – because Episode 138 includes two Nick’s and two Jordan’s, plus one Gavin! ~ Playboy is scraping its nudity, but before it does, Pamela Anderson accepts the honour of being the last nude model ~ Celebrity porn star James Dean is accused of raping several women ~ Again, guys? America faces its 1,042nd mass shooting since 2012 ~ then the girls discuss Patton Oswalt’s continuin...

How well do comics use social media? ~ How (not) to come across as a dick to a show runner ~ Do you believe in ghosts? Manolis does. ~ #BlackFriday happens ~ Joe Botelho (@theangryskeptic) discloses his transgender fantasies about Bailey Jay (@baileyjaytweets) 🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 Website: http://gavinstephens.ca 🎧 Podcas...

We talk about Charlie Sheen’s HIV confession and then Manolis quickly proposes a cure for HIV using Charlie Sheen’s popularity as a form of currency ~ Facebook is developing an app that removes your ex and your memories with them instantly ~ One of Tomkin’s old girlfriends tells him “some women” have an interest in fucking dogs. Did she bark up the wrong tree? Devin Bateson (@debateward) joins. 🎙...

🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 Website: http://gavinstephens.ca 🎧 Podcast: https://pod.link/uncolonized 📷 Instagram: @countgavin 🐦 Bluesky: gavinstephens.substack.com 🎵 TikTok: @ParkBenchOntology 📼 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology Also, Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Subscribe and leave a rev...

NASA’s unexplainable EmDrive makes headlines ~ Christians flip out over the lack of snowflakes on the new Tim Hortons/Starbucks coffee cup ~ #ThePush hits the Zoetic Theatre for Hamilton Film Festival ~ Later in the show, Manolis parachutes in with his pilot friend who tells a great story about flying Jerry Seinfeld around ~ Remember to check out the Patrick Coppolino DVD release party at Hamilton...

Patrick pranks the world again, this time everyone thinks he’s Louie CK, making international headlines and has everyone asking, “did Louie just get into a fight on stage?” ~ Comic books and Movies ~ Halloween ~ Comedy, racism and free speech ~ Remember to see Patrick’s release party November 11. 🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 Websi...

We come back after missing a week (blame thanksgiving) ~ Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) and Colin Brown join ~ Should you vote? We talk about those annoying people who constantly demand that you vote ~ John Oliver weighs in on the Canadian election ~ Then we talk about homelessness in Hamilton ~ We reminisce stories about Manolis while he’s not here ~ Patrick gives some great advice about making it i...

🎙 Park Bench Ontology — existential comedy for the end of the world. 🔗 Follow & Support: 🌐 Website: http://gavinstephens.ca 🎧 Podcast: https://pod.link/uncolonized 📷 Instagram: @countgavin 🐦 Bluesky: gavinstephens.substack.com 🎵 TikTok: @ParkBenchOntology 📼 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology Also, Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Subscribe and leave a rev...