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10th Anniversary of the Vancouver Just for Laughs (JFL) Festival

March 20, 2026March 19, 2026InterviewJFL, Just For Laughs, Nick Brazao

February 12th to February 22nd marked the tenth Anniversary of Just for Laughs in Vancouver. Most events were either sold out or near capacity. The festival brought Brent Butt, Tranna Wintour, Katherine Blanford, Ed Gamble,

Brent Butt – Just For Laughs (JFL) Vancouver

February 27, 2026February 25, 2026InterviewBrent Butt, Corner Gas, Just For Laughs, Vancouver JFL

If Brent Butt is not a household name where you live, you should probably move. He worked for years, becoming one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. He starred in and created one of the most

Humour on Hold – Interview with Comedians from NWOS

December 30, 2024December 27, 2024InterviewEva Alexo, Faris Hytiaa, Ivan Decker, JFL, JFL2024, Just For Laughs, Moe Ismail, New Wave of Standup, Vancouver JFL Film Festival

A while back, New Wave of Standup showcased on TV’s with the CBC network and CBC Gem, while I was bogged down with interviews, announcements, and a seasonal job I’d rather not do again. So

Talent on Tap – Abdul Aziz is Surfing the New Wave of Stand-up On CBC Gem

March 21, 2022April 13, 2022InterviewAbdul Aziz, Just For Laughs, New Wave of Standup

Laughter is still the best medicine and no organization knows that better than Just For Laughs. Their new stand-up series New Wave of Standup premiered on CBC Gem March 29, 2022. Each comedian is given

JFL – To Hell and Back with Richard Lett in NEVER BE DONE

February 12, 2019February 5, 2020ReviewJFL, Just For Laughs, Never Be Done, Never Be Done: The Richard Glen Lett Story, Richard Lett

It’s somewhat of a cruel irony that the funniest clowns among us are also some of the saddest souls on earth. Some of the most side-splitting comedic material comes from the deepest depths of pain,misery

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