Illustrated Men

The Time Is Now!

Comedy EN ↓ 19 episodes

The Time Is Now  is a weekly, 20-minute comedy podcast  f eaturing sketch, improv, music and song featuring some of Canada’s comedy icons. Touching on subjects ranging from social issues of the day to blatant silliness, this collage of funny will end before you know it and leave you wanting more! Brought to you by the acclaimed comedy troupe, Illustrated Men and guests, showcasing new and vintage sketches and songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Author

Illustrated Men

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Comedy

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Latest episode

Nov 4, 2026

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Episodes

Season 1 Bonus Episode 9 04.11.2026

Episode 9 of our bonus Monagami series finds Smith & Wesson, the musical-comedy writing team, frantically trying to meet a Spillage Benefit Concert deadline from hell. Also in this episode, the alien bounty hunting team encounter the Double Z zombie family with unsettling results. Will brains conquer brawn? And what happens when pranking turns into a business. And be sure to check out our book...

Season 1 Bonus Episode 8 28.10.2026

Oh my, what a disturbing bonus episode number 8 turns out to be... Monagami is devastated by The Spillage! Dobbie Diamond, owner of The Pecker Club is struck down while singing his favourite song; the town dissolves into mayhem; thugs roam the streets (well, more than usual). And a new song about the times in which we live from a reporting perspective. Who can save Monagami now?! And be sure to ch...

Season 1 Bonus Episode 7 21.10.2026

My goodness, time flies! Here we are seven episodes in... half way through in fact. This week Ella goes to boot camp while Mayor Wiener hires Thaddeus J. Porker to come up with the talent for the Spillage Benefit Concert. Meanwhile, on a bus to Monagami, some of that very talent meets an ugly end. And if you've ever met an ugly end you know it ain't pretty. And be sure to check out our boo...

Season 1 Bonus Episode 6 14.10.2026

. In this dark and disturbing episode Matt Cutter, MD finds out the truth about Mr. Tweedle; Dan Standish meets children's entertainer, Captain Gash to get him to help out with the war; Ella Toad signs with the army; we meet Putsy the Pigboy, cartoon character; and at the evil Neckwear Tie Factory the evil Board of Directors unleashes their evil plan! And a news report from a distant galaxy. C...

Season 1 Bonus Episode 5 07.10.2026

The frightening speed at which the new disease is taking over Monagami is matched only by the disturbing reality of its cause. Mr. Tweedle visits the hospital as Matt Cutter, MD learns to fear the worst and how a mystery plot actually works. Rock Hard appears in a movie while super-spy Dan Standish finds an unlikely ally in high-school guidance councilor, Jack Helperin. We also meet Rock's pat...

Season 1 Bonus Episode 4 30.09.2026

Holy smoke, it's Episode Four already! Today we find Sam & Ella trying to make a go of it in their temporary lodgings at the Motel-Hotel Inn when Ella decides to enlist in the army. Police Officer Daly has a run-in with an undead tow-truck driver as Lewis Vesterberian (the kid wandering around in a daze) finds himself a new friend. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister gets a visit and some help f...

Season 1 Bonus Episode 3 23.09.2026

In this tense and terse tertiary episode, Monagamites are conflicted about the upcoming war with Easter Island and argument is rife. Sam Toad invents an award-winning tie while Dwayne & Darryl Drindle, the owners of the Double 'D' Diner decide to enlist just as a dreadful new disease breaks out right in their dining room! Meanwhile the army's recruitment drive has started but with...

Season 1 Bonus Episode 2 16.09.2026

In this exciting second bonus episode... Meet Count Vlad, Sam Toad has his first day on the job at the Neckwear Tie Factory and finds out that tie-making is not as simple as it looks; Listen to Dave audition for Illustrated Men, The aliens get closer to Monagami but make a huge mistake; Ella visits with her estranged father and learns some bitter truths; Stevie & Johnny report the alien i...

Season 1 Bonus Episode 09.09.2026

Well, you demanded it and we are happy to give it to you. The Time Is Now - Bonus Episode. In the Monagami Files you'll find out out about our fictional town of Monagami, Ontario and the start of a story that you won't want to miss. For those of you who have already heard the Monagami story, we will also be including new material just for you! Tell your friends! And be sure to check out our book,...

Episode 10 02.09.2026

The Season Finale?? Say it ain't so! The Time Is Now to: Listen to a ukulele, visit Portland, try some turtle soup, battle the Tree of Death and learn about the Illustrated Men's School of Business. Yes, it's the end of season 1 but don't start jonesing just yet. There's a bonus episode coming next week and it's all about Monagami, Illustrated Men's favourite Northern Ontario town. Join us!  ...

Episode 9 26.08.2026

Episode 9: The Time Is Now for: Apartment emergency chaos, the classic play A Bus Name Hope from Kentucky Williams, A.I. at sea, and the need for a note to the teacher! Lots to do so better get listening! The Time Is Now! And be sure to check out our book, "The Illustrated Men Book of Letters". Available at Lulu.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8 19.08.2026

Episode 8. The Time Is Now for: News from around the world with John Downer, A cowboy scene (yay), an interview from somewhere, and a song featuring the guitar work of Sean Abbott! Be still my beating heart! And be sure to check out our book, "The Illustrated Men Book of Letters". Available at Lulu.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7 12.08.2026

Episode 7. The Time Is Now for: The Boy with the biggest head in the world, dark poetry, a visit from Mr. Dylan, golfing with Trump, meeting the tree people and, best of all, Illustrated Men being booed off the stage! And be sure to check out our book, "The Illustrated Men Book of Letters". Available at Lulu.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 6 05.08.2026

Episode 6. The Time Is Now for: hearing from the first governor of The 51st State, wrapping up The Rock Hard Mystery Hour, a visit to The Grizzly Gulag, The Mr. Watermelon kid's show and a new album by criminal crooner, Dobbie DIamond! Faaaaantastic! And be sure to check out our book, "The Illustrated Men Book of Letters". Available at Lulu.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Episode 5 29.07.2026

Episode 5. THE TIME IS NOW for: hearing Elvis take a bath, keeping our roadways free of roadkill, yet more of the Rock Hard Mystery Hour, a beautiful Irish Sea shanty, The Wreck of the Betty Ford, and a posthumous warning from Ozzy Osborne about litter. Yes, sir! And be sure to check out our book, "The Illustrated Men Book of Letters". Available at Lulu.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Episode 4 22.07.2026

Episode 4. THE TIME IS NOW for: Chimps bearing gifts, more of the Rock Hard Mystery Hour, Mark Bovine buys your gold, A Monster To Myself, Fun in the sky, and announcing the winner of the Rock Hard Contest Winner. All this plus, old doctor sketches and desperate picnic proposals. Enjoy! And be sure to check out our book, "The Illustrated Men Book of Letters". Available at Lulu.com Hosted on Acast....

Episode 3 15.07.2026

Episode 3. THE TIME IS NOW for: enjoying old time mystery radio with The Rock Hard Mystery Hour, having fun with time machines, meeting hospital administrator Jim Hargroves and trying out animal surgery on humans! Hope you enjoy! And be sure to check out our book, "The Illustrated Men Book of Letters". Available at Lulu.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2 08.07.2026

Episode 2. THE TIME IS NOW for: An interview with an assassin, the rescue of some castaways, a song about the state of the arts in Canada, a senate hearing on the deadly Strombago outbreak, to go golfing with some old English twats and we also found some letters from Russia written during the Sochi Olympics. Impressive, eh? And be sure to check out our book, "The Illustrated Men Book of Letters"....

Episode 1 01.07.2026

Episode 1. THE TIME IS NOW for: Screwdriver Sales Day, The Golden Lung theatre remounts The Encyclopedia Salesmen, a Song about Money, The first all-cat soccer game, and a teaser for that hit cop show Branigan's Watch. Guest Star: crooner Alex Bird. Expect the Unexpected. And be sure to check out our book, "The Illustrated Men Book of Letters". Available at Lulu.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

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