is a low-stakes existential crisis disguised as a comedy podcast for people quietly losing faith in the script of modern life. Each week, comedian and writer Gavin Stephens dissects the absurd machinery of capitalism and culture — from sitcoms to wealth inequality, Baudrillard to people who talk in the movies — exposing the broken myths, invisible rules, and slow-motion collapse we all pretend isn’t happening.
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Jason Allen and Vandad Kadar join Gavin and Dave to talk about what's worse; Small town racism or Big City racism. ----more---- You can continue the discussion with us on social media; TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: GavinBStephens Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
We are joined this week to talk about Identity Politics. Buzzword? Or a neccsary part of the political process? Remember to rate and comment on Itunes. ----more---- Some of the aritcles we used in this episode: Toronto Sun - The race-baiting identity politics of Justin Trudeau The Gurdian - Liberals, don’t fall into the right’s ‘identity politics’ trap Xexizy - Identity Politics And Intersectionality - Youtube Follow us and continue the discussion: Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MRDPod...
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Son's of bitches. Yeah he said it, and we're talking all about it. What's it? #BendTheKnee. What is going on in sports. ----more---- Some links to check out from the episode. Ticats won't be protesting - 3 Down Nation Trumps culture war takes over American sports - CNN What the Data says about police and racial bias - Vanity Fair Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: GavinBStephens Subscr...
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We're back with a classic episode where we discuss tubs for two, belts, handjobs & fist fights happening in the same place (Hess), Gavin's recent exchange with a stripper/heckler, and what it was like as a minority comic starting out. Thank you for listening. Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: GavinBStephens Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
A special episode with 3 Girls, one phone in from a mom, AND an actual girl chimes in. We discuss our childhoods and how that has shaped us today, the usefulness of envy in growing as a comic, friendship between the Girls, and love in your 20s vs. your 30s vs your 40s. Thanks for listening, and please remember to subscribe, comment, share and rate: Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: Ga...
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@akablackzeus joins the girls where grammar and pronunciation take a bit hit. We give our weekly update on Trump, cover #Elbowgate, and have another rousing discussion on local comedy competitions. Thanks, as always, for listening. Please remember to subscribe, comment, share and rate. You all look hot in that dress, by the way. Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: GavinBStephens Subscri...
Hoh boy, we are back with an instant classic!! Mayce returns and tells us how he’s employed Manolis’ strategy that ensures he won’t procreate. (Sir) Patrick horrifies with a story of shoulder sex and the pathetic attempt at sexual awareness in the Hamilton school system. We talk some comedy, and circle back to a defining Manolis story, which includes an asshole lamp. Thanks, as always, for listening. Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow ...
We’re back with topics! Including the #WHCD, Trump vs Hillary, and of course, a To Catch a Predator Starter Kit. Manolis has made some big decisions about his lifestyle, and everyone is supportive. And we circle back to OJ. Thanks, as always, for listening. Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: GavinBStephens Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
#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 Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: GavinBStephens Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted...
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 to subscribe, comment, share and rate! Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: ...
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! Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: GavinBSt...
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. Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: GavinBStephen...
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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. Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: GavinBStephens Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See aca...
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. Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: GavinBStephens Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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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. Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Follow us on BlueSky: Gavin...
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. Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instagram: @countgavin Foll...
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 “voice” concludes this interesting episode. Anyone who creates anything will love it. Visit our website: ...
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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 Hamilton. Matthew Surina (@matthewsurina) and Jordan Hoath join. Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca ...
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! Visit our website: gavinstephens.ca Check out the Substack: Dispatch From The Simulation Follow us on instag...
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 interesting or not, both on stage and off. This is our Christmas episode, so thank you for downloading and t...
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 use gym equipment in a way it was never intended. We debate the usefulness of police in society and ...
