Each week Toronto comedian Todd Van Allen hosts local and touring comics, music moguls, television celebrities and politicians. Serving comedy up one sweet pint at a time.
Episode 000: Welcome to Okay, So Here’s One!
Welcome to Okay, So Here’s One!: A Podcast Celebrating Street Jokes, hosted by Todd Van Allen If you’re a regular listener to our previous podcast Comedy Above the Pub, welcome
6/21/2023 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
S23E26: Staff Party – “ANNOUNCEMENT”
STAFF PARTY EPISODE! STAFF PARTY EPISODE! STAFF PARTY EPISODE! Welcome to a bit of a bridge episode into the next…season? We’ll explain. Check out the video of this episode on
1/29/2023 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
S23E25: Carolyn Bennett
Closing it out with Carolyn Bennett. We couldn’t think of a better guest to have on to close off the 23rd season and open up 2023! Make sure you check
1/1/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 3 seconds
S23E24: Marc Hallworth
Boxing it in with Marc Hallworth. Marc returns to the show to talk about his birthday which is today! Also today is the release of Marc’s comedy album “Happy Pappy”
12/26/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 52 seconds
S23E23: Terry McGurrin
Getting bubbly with Terry McGurrin. Terry returns to the show after too long of a time. You can catch him on “The Snoopy Show“. Check out the video of this
12/19/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 17 seconds
S23E22: Dylan Brody
Standing up with Dylan Brody. Dylan is a comedian, author and storyteller. What’s great is that he’s amazing at both. Make sure you pick up his book “Relatively Painless” that
12/12/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 48 seconds
S23E21: Jackie Kashian
Getting Far From Here with Jackie Kashian. Jackie is a five-time guest and all-time friend of the show. Both she and Todd will be performing both in-person and streaming live
12/5/2022 • 53 minutes, 16 seconds
S23E20: Norm Wilner
Going to the shelf with Norm Wilner. Norm knows movies, which is why he comes onto the show to talk about them. A lot. He likes movies so much he’s
11/28/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 1 second
S23E19: Blaine Capatch
Revving up with Blaine Capatch. Blaine is one of the funniest people alive. You’ll soon find out why. Make sure you check out his live dates if he’s ever in
11/21/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 8 seconds
S23E18: Sashka DC
Stopping-and-going with Sashka DC. Sashka returns to the podcast because she’s hilarious and awesome. Make sure you check out her string of Toronto shows coming up in the next month.
11/14/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 13 seconds
S23E17: Billy Wayne Davis
In the weeds with Billy Wayne Davis. Billy Wayne Davis is originally from Tennessee, but now makes his home in Los Angeles. He’s a very funny comedian, and you should
11/7/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 25 seconds
S23E16: Andrew Searles
Getting ghosted with Andrew Searles. Long time friend of the show Andrew returns after a [checks notes] almost nine-years-to-the-day gap. This shouldn’t have happened. We’re so happy to have him
10/31/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 11 seconds
S23E15: Patrick Maliha
Running the light with Patrick Maliha. This is a nice reunion episode with Todd and Patrick. Patrick is a very accomplished comedian now living in Vancouver. Todd and he met
10/24/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
S23E14: Eric San (Kid Koala)
Getting through flu season with Kid Koala. Kid Koala rejoins the podcast to talk about his new show ‘The Storyville Mosquito’ on tour now! WARNING: Someone on the show has
10/16/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 56 seconds
S23E13: Derek Forgie – EPISODE 600!
Getting royalties with Derek Forgie. Welcome to our 600th episode. We thank you all for listening. Regular listeners to the show will know Derek very well and it’s no surprise
9/19/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 35 seconds
S23E12: Trevor Thompson
Getting steamed with Trevor Thompson. Trevor is an accomplished comedian and podcaster. Follow him for details on his show/podcast ‘Trevor’s Pad’ and get his new album ‘Miserable With Benefits’ on
9/12/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 7 seconds
S23E11: Kris Keppeler
Talking it up with Kris Keppeler. Kris is an accomplished voice actor, narrator and stage actor. You can also listen to her podcast Does This Happen to You? Check out
9/3/2022 • 56 minutes, 49 seconds
S23E10: Tracey Hoyt
Taking the stage with Tracey Hoyt. Tracey is a wonderful voice actor, screen actor and most recently a stage actor. Most recently she performed in the stage play “Meet My
8/29/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 34 seconds
S23E09: Ana-Marija Stojic
Getting sweet with Ana-Maria Stojic. Ana-Marija returns to the podcast because, well, she’s great. Make sure you get tickets for her album recording at Comedy Bar Aug 27-28 HERE! Check
8/22/2022 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 7 seconds
S23E08: Justin Foster
Running it out with Justin Foster. Justin is a hilarious and prolific comic. If you’re in the area, make sure you check him out at Brad Garret’s Comedy Club in
8/15/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 36 seconds
S23E07: Vong Show
Getting supreme with Vong Show. Vong is a wonderful comedian and show producer. Make sure you check out his album “Yellow Supremacist”. Check out the video of this episode on
8/8/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 57 seconds
S23E06: Zabrina Douglas
Sleeping it off with Zabrina Douglas. Zabrina is a hilarious comic and a front-line worker. Make sure you check out her monthly show “Things Black Girls Say” at Comedy Bar
8/1/2022 • 59 minutes, 44 seconds
S23E05: Sean Jordan AKA Wordburglar
Getting hairy with The Wordburglar. Sean Jordan is one of the most prolific, honest and fun hip-hop artists Canada has produced. You can pick up his latest album Burgonomic on
7/25/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 50 seconds
S23E04: Nile Seguin
Looking up with Nile Seguin. Nile is a fantastic comedian, writer and actor. Probably explains why this is his tenth visit to the podcast! You can see him in the
7/17/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 6 seconds
S23E03: Jordan Foisy
Walking up that hill with Jordan Foisy. Jordan is a hilarious comedian and writer on the forthcoming 30th season of This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Check out the video of
7/10/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 25 seconds
S23E02: Kris Siddiqi
Lighting it up with Kriss Siddiqi. Kris is a wonderfully talented actor, writer and comedian. Check out his show ‘Bit Playas’ on Tubi and his D&D podcast Dwarven Moss! Check
7/3/2022 • 1 hour, 58 seconds
S23E01: Al Val
Getting proud with Al Val. Al joins the show for her fourth visit! Make sure you check out her shows during the JFL Toronto shows running Sept 22 to Oct
6/26/2022 • 57 minutes, 24 seconds
S22E25: Joey Elias
Getting hammered with Joey Elias. Joey is a wonderful comedian and on-air personality. You can catch him on GlobalTV doing his weekly “Average Joe” spot! Check out the video of
5/30/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 39 seconds
S22E24: Howard Glassman
Getting fierce with Howard Glassman. Howard is one of Canada’s foremost radio personalities who can be found with his partner Fred Patterson on Humble and Fred. Make sure you listen
5/22/2022 • 1 hour, 22 seconds
S22E23: Meg Felling
Chopping it up with Meg Felling. Meg is a hilarious performer, writer, producer and editor. If you are in the Brooklyn, NY-area, make sure you check out her ongoing fundraiser
5/15/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 57 seconds
S22E22: Ola Dada
Backing away with Ola Dada. Ola is a hilarious comedian whose first album “Dada Plan” is available mid-May 2022. Make sure you pick it up! And vote for him on
5/8/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 38 seconds
S22E21: Alex Wood
Quitting it with Alex Wood. Alex Wood is a hilarious comedian and author. His book “Float Like A Butterfly, Drink Mint Tea” is available now. Check out the video of
5/2/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 38 seconds
S22E20: Carolyn Bennett
Blasting chicken with Carolyn Bennett. Always a pleasure to welcome back to the show one of our funniest guests who is also a prolific writer. You can read one of
4/24/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
S22E19: Aisha Alfa
Tearing it down with Aisha Alfa. Aisha is a talented comedian and actor whose album All The Parts is available and hilarious. Make sure you listen up! Check out the
4/17/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
S22E18: Charles Demers
Getting nicked with Charles Demers. Charles is a prolific comedian, writer and actor. His latest album “I Hope I Don’t Remember This My Whole Life” is available everywhere now! Check
4/10/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 20 seconds
S22E17: Guled Abdi
Dunking it with Guled Abdi. Guled is a hilarious comedian and sketch writer. You can check out his show Tallboyz on CBCGem! Check out the video of this episode on
4/3/2022 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 58 seconds
S22E16: Josh Johnson
Working it with Josh Johnson. Josh returns to the podcast to talk about the 1028 things he’s done since his first appearance in Season 21. His latest audio offering Channel
3/28/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 37 seconds
S22E15: Jackie Kashian
Masking up with Jackie Kashian. Jackie returns to the show to talk about her latest album and special “Stay-Kashian” which you can purchase, listen to on streaming platforms or WATCH
3/20/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 1 second
S22E14: Kevin Brauch
Chopping it up with Kevin Brauch. Eight-time guest, mixologist and all-round awesome guy Kevin returns to the podcast in his first virtual capacity. There’s a reason he’s been back eight
3/13/2022 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 39 seconds
S22E13: Matt Davis
Getting hairy with Matt Davis. Matt’s last visit to the show was 2017. Not much has happened over those five years. We talk about it. Check out the video of
3/6/2022 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 4 seconds
S22E12: Brandon Hackett
Making it up with Brandon Hackett. Brandon is an accomplished actor, improvisor and now writer! Check out some of his great writing on Run The Burbs! Check out the video
2/27/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
S22E11: Harris Anderson
Asking for it with Harris Anderson. Harris returns to the podcast a second time to talk about his comedy musical EP called “Songs No One Asked For“. Give this hilarious
2/21/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 12 seconds
S22E10: Simon King
Getting better with Simon King. Simon is a wonderful comedian and performer. His album and special “As Good As or Better Than” is available soon! Check out the video of
2/13/2022 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 5 seconds
S22E09: Samantha Wan
Finding the funny with Samantha Wan. Samantha returns as a third-time guest on the podcast. You can find her in the CBC Gem show “Run the Burbs” and on the
2/6/2022 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 17 seconds
S22E08: Blaine Capatch
Picking at threads with Blaine Capatch. Blaine is one of the funniest minds alive whose work in comedy is as prolific as it is prolific. It’s a pleasure to have
1/30/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 35 seconds
S22E07: Jon Fisch
Feelings with Jon Fisch. Jon is an accomplished comedian and podcast pioneer. His third album “Hinged” is available on YouTube and other streaming services. Watch and listen now! Check out
1/23/2022 • 1 hour, 55 seconds
S22E06: Tracy and Martina (Justine Williamson & Greg Vardy)
Playing Bingo with Tracy and Martina. Tracy (Justine Williamson) and Martina (Greg Vardy) are a beautiful pair of friends who have lived in Cape Breton all their lives. We were
1/16/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 14 seconds
S22E05: Ryan Maglunob
Catching it with Ryan Maglunob. Ryan is a hilarious comedian and gamer. Check out his Xtreme G Gaming channel! Join Ryan, Producer Darcy and TVA as they hack their way
1/9/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 42 seconds
S22E04: Sashka DC
Staying in with Sashka DC. Sashka is one of the the fastest-rising comedians around. She is brilliantly funny and we’re happy to have her. Make sure you check her out
1/2/2022 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 46 seconds
S22E03: Derek Forgie
Summing it up with Derek Forgie. Derek returns for his 11th appearance on the podcast! Incredible comedian and activist, he has started creating videos on becoming an effective ally to
12/27/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 40 seconds
S22E02: Steven Morgan
Grabbing local coffee with Steven Morgan. Steven is a world-travelled comedian having performed all over the globe. Make sure that you check him out in his new home of The