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Every great laugh starts with one brave joke. Join host Karim Kanji on *My First Joke*, where comedians share the hilarious, awkward, and inspiring stories behind their first time on stage. From bombing to bringing the house down, we dig into the journeys of today’s funniest people. Whether you’re a comedy superfan or just need a good laugh, this podcast delivers punchlines, backstage stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. Tune in and find out where the funny begins!
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21 minutes
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Engels
Canada
32 afleveringen
sinds 21 januari 2025
episodic
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Comedian Tim To joins My First Joke to share how he started stand-up comedy in Hong Kong during COVID, performing in empty venues, Zoom shows, and one of the toughest environments for new comics.
In this episode, we talk about what it takes to become a stand-up comedian, from bombing at open mics t…
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What’s the difference between stand-up comedy and storytelling—and why does it matter?
In this episode of My First Joke, host Karim Kanji talks with comedian and producer Michael Salvatore about how he found his voice through storytelling, and how it changed the way he approaches stand-up.
Michael …
What actually pushes someone to try stand-up comedy for the first time?
Karim Kanji sits down with comedian Carolina DG to unpack how she went from being “the funny one” in everyday life to stepping onto a stage and making it real. Her path isn’t traditional—and that’s exactly what makes it interes…
On this episode of “My First Joke,” host Karim Kanji welcomes Toronto-based comedian John Mostyn for an honest and hilarious conversation about the journey into stand-up comedy. John shares how moving from Glasgow to Canada—and overcoming social anxiety—set him on a path to the stage. He recounts h…
In this episode, comedian Nitish Sakhuja joins us for an open and insightful conversation about his path in stand-up comedy. Nitish reflects on his personal health journey during the pandemic, the challenges and surprises of performing virtual shows, and how he found his comedic voice through years…
In this episode, Karim Kanji sits down with Toronto comedian Ernie Vicente for an insightful and entertaining conversation about the journey from everyday life to the comedy stage. Ernie shares how a college presentation and a viral wedding video inspired him to pursue stand-up, and reflects on the…
In this episode, Karim Kanji sits down with comedian Nick Reynoldson for a candid and entertaining look at Nick’s two-decade journey in stand-up comedy. Nick shares how he stumbled into comedy through Humber’s writing and performance program, discovering his passion during a three-minute set at Yuk…
Our final guest this season is comedia Himansu Patel. Himansu recounted his two-decade journey in comedy, starting from promoting parties in Montreal to performing at notable venues like the Broadway Comedy Club in New York City. He discussed the evolution of his comedic style and the importance of…
In this episode, Karim Kanji sits down with comedian Thea Rainford to explore her journey into stand-up and the stories behind her earliest jokes—a perfect fit for Karim’s upcoming season centered on comedians' “first jokes.”
Thea opens up about discovering comedy during a difficult breakup in the …
Comedian Clif Knight is this week's guest on My First Joke.
Clif began by sharing his journey into stand-up comedy, detailing how he discovered the open mic scene in Toronto after moving from Mississauga. He described his initial performance as challenging, emphasizing the significance of preparati…
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