en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-cf.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio knows that if a joke's worth telling, it's worth repeating. The Comedy Factory collects our favourite skits, commentaries and funny bits that appeared on CBC Radio over the past week. It's an assembly line of humour, safety-tested and priced to move! CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio CBC Radio knows that if a joke's worth telling, it's worth repeating. The Comedy Factory collects our favourite skits, commentaries and funny bits that appeared on CBC Radio over the past week. It's an assembly line of humour, safety-tested and priced to move! http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20120209_68468.mp3 Unseasonably warm temperatures are freaking out our host, Jane Testar. Mexican vacations seem unnecessary now, and DANGEROUS. Fortunately our relationship with China seems more positive these days and Canada's population is on the upswing. Listen in for some warm, international comedy in this edition of the Comedy Factory Podcast. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT "I'm melting! MELTING!" February 9, 2012 Unseasonably warm temperatures are freaking out our host, Jane Testar. Mexican vacations seem unnecessary now, and DANGEROUS. Fortunately our relationship with China seems more positive these days and Canada's population is on the upswing. Listen in for some warm, international comedy in this edition of the Comedy Factory Podcast. 685 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20120202_24443.mp3 Not sure if you've heard of any of the Academy Award nominated movies this year? Not sure if the government will let you retire? In need of a rousing story about a squirrel? We've got the answer for all three. Plus, we've rolled out the red just pour vous. Wear something pretty, or Joan Rivers will make fun of you. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT "Oscar Noms and Other Disappointments", February 2nd, 2012 Not sure if you've heard of any of the Academy Award nominated movies this year? Not sure if the government will let you retire? In need of a rousing story about a squirrel? We've got the answer for all three. Plus, we've rolled out the red just pour vous. Wear something pretty, or Joan Rivers will make fun of you. 735 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20120126_56254.mp3 Host Jane Testar is proud of two countries this week. The first, Canada, fills Jane's heart with pride as Americans plan how they'll use Canada as a giant national park. Then, we have a sketch about another point of Canadian pride, makers of the Blackberry, Research in Motion. And finally, the Comedy Factory gives Egypt a pat on the back on the anniversary of their uprising...by making fun of King Tut. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT "Yay Canada, Yay Egypt!" January 26, 2012 Host Jane Testar is proud of two countries this week. The first, Canada, fills Jane's heart with pride as Americans plan how they'll use Canada as a giant national park. Then, we have a sketch about another point of Canadian pride, makers of the Blackberry, Research in Motion. And finally, the Comedy Factory gives Egypt a pat on the back on the anniversary of their uprising...by making fun of King Tut. 634 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20120119_97328.mp3 Somewhere a brass monkey is desperately searching for something. Yep, it's pretty darned cold out. But your host, Jane Testar is here to heat things up with some warm, crackling comedy. We hear some more of Tony Clement's Tweets, Diana Frances shows us that the best way to find a healthy relationship is to 'follow your nose', and Al Rae sums up the biggest Canadian headlines of the week. "It's so cold...hitch hikers are holding up pictures of thumbs." Classic. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT "HOW COLD IS IT?!" January 19, 2012 Somewhere a brass monkey is desperately searching for something. Yep, it's pretty darned cold out. But your host, Jane Testar is here to heat things up with some warm, crackling comedy. We hear some more of Tony Clement's Tweets, Diana Frances shows us that the best way to find a healthy relationship is to 'follow your nose', and Al Rae sums up the biggest Canadian headlines of the week. "It's so cold...hitch hikers are holding up pictures of thumbs." Classic. 675 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20120112_91205.mp3 Jane Testar is back...so you can stop crying now. We made it through the end of the world...so you can stop hoarding now. Miss Conduct shows you the evils of spitting in public...so you can stop spitting now. And Jean Chrétien has some ideas to breathe life into the Liberal Party...so the party may rise from the flames like a Phoenix! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT "New Beginnings...wait...is that redundant?" January 12, 2012 Jane Testar is back...so you can stop crying now. We made it through the end of the world...so you can stop hoarding now. Miss Conduct shows you the evils of spitting in public...so you can stop spitting now. And Jean Chrétien has some ideas to breathe life into the Liberal Party...so the party may rise from the flames like a Phoenix! 760 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20120104_24925.mp3 something new, borrowed and blue for the first podcast of 2012 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT "Al Rae takes over" January 4, 2012 something new, borrowed and blue for the first podcast of 2012 451 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111229_71168.mp3 A second heaping serving of starchy, tryptophan laced comedy from the year that was. Don Cherry, Air Canada, end of the world survival guide, and more! Host Jane Testar even attempts some impressions. Well...sorta. It's her New Year's Resolution to get better at them. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT "Best of 2011: Part Two" December 29, 2011 A second heaping serving of starchy, tryptophan laced comedy from the year that was. Don Cherry, Air Canada, end of the world survival guide, and more! Host Jane Testar even attempts some impressions. Well...sorta. It's her New Year's Resolution to get better at them. 976 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111222_93883.mp3 Some of our favorite sketches from the year that was. Plus, a brand new favorite on Parliamentary insults. "You're out of order! No, YOU'RE out of order! This whole HOUSE is out of order!!!" http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT "Best of 2011: Part One" December 22, 2011 Some of our favorite sketches from the year that was. Plus, a brand new favorite on Parliamentary insults. "You're out of order! No, YOU'RE out of order! This whole HOUSE is out of order!!!" 931 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111215_67999.mp3 Being in charge is hard work. Especially when no one likes you. The Comedy Factory team presents a heartfelt letter from Vladimir Putin, a freshly re-vamped border security system, and a holiday salute to cultural insensitivity. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT "Running from Running the World" December 15, 2011 Being in charge is hard work. Especially when no one likes you. The Comedy Factory team presents a heartfelt letter from Vladimir Putin, a freshly re-vamped border security system, and a holiday salute to cultural insensitivity. 594 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111208_51303.mp3 Jane Testar can't accept that it's winter, but the comedy crew can already make jokes about it. Boy it's cold in Canada...HOW COLD IS IT? Dean and Mike tell you. We hear some reports after an attack from Chinese hackers and the Twilight Saga continues...for some reason Jane can't quite comprehend. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT "Merry Abyss-mas" December 8, 2011 Jane Testar can't accept that it's winter, but the comedy crew can already make jokes about it. Boy it's cold in Canada...HOW COLD IS IT? Dean and Mike tell you. We hear some reports after an attack from Chinese hackers and the Twilight Saga continues...for some reason Jane can't quite comprehend. 663 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111201_47226.mp3 Is Canada about to punk out of the Kyoto Accord? Al Rae discusses the history of the accord, we open the vault to confront Canada about its addiction to emissions and we try to help Lobster fishermen rebrand their product. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT "Kyoto Oh No" December 1, 2011 Is Canada about to punk out of the Kyoto Accord? Al Rae discusses the history of the accord, we open the vault to confront Canada about its addiction to emissions and we try to help Lobster fishermen rebrand their product. 649 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111124_60981.mp3 The world is buzzing with political unrest and we Canadians are...kind of peeved as well. Podcast host Jane Testar and the CBC Comedy Crew fight the powers that be, starting with the G20 planning committee, moving on to the RCMP and finally Miss Conduct takes on the real trouble makers...people who wear too much perfume. Hell no, we won't go!...unless you ask us nicely. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT "We're Not Gonna Raise a Little Hell" November 24, 2011 The world is buzzing with political unrest and we Canadians are...kind of peeved as well. Podcast host Jane Testar and the CBC Comedy Crew fight the powers that be, starting with the G20 planning committee, moving on to the RCMP and finally Miss Conduct takes on the real trouble makers...people who wear too much perfume. Hell no, we won't go!...unless you ask us nicely. 711 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111117_40708.mp3 The "Occupy" Movement is now being threatened with eviction all around the world. This comes as no surprise to us here at the Comedy Factory. In fact we've got a whole list of previous, lesser known Occupy movements. Al Rae and host Jane Testar unsuccessfully try to stay calm in the financial crisis and DNTO explores the feeling being trapped. Did this room suddenly get smaller? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT "Stuck in the 99% with You" November 17, 2011 The "Occupy" Movement is now being threatened with eviction all around the world. This comes as no surprise to us here at the Comedy Factory. In fact we've got a whole list of previous, lesser known Occupy movements. Al Rae and host Jane Testar unsuccessfully try to stay calm in the financial crisis and DNTO explores the feeling being trapped. Did this room suddenly get smaller? 805 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111110_73874.mp3 Jane is cranky. Is she just paying tribute to recently deceased rantmeister Andy Rooney? Sure, let's go with that. We lampoon Tim Horton's jump onto the specialty coffee bandwagon and we open the vault to make fun of Justin Bieber...he's young and rich...he's asking for it. Did we mention Jane is cranky? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT "The Complaint Department is Closed", November 10, 2011 Jane is cranky. Is she just paying tribute to recently deceased rantmeister Andy Rooney? Sure, let's go with that. We lampoon Tim Horton's jump onto the specialty coffee bandwagon and we open the vault to make fun of Justin Bieber...he's young and rich...he's asking for it. Did we mention Jane is cranky? 584 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111103_49863.mp3 To celebrate CBC's broadcasting milestone, host Jane Testar serves up a lovely hors d'oeuvre platter of CBC history. Al Rae gives us a jaunty CBC timeline, and we hear from CBC comedy favorites The Frantics and the king of the passionate rant, Rick Mercer. You can't see it, but there's confetti EVERYWHERE. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Happy 75th Birthday, CBC!!!" November 3, 2011 To celebrate CBC's broadcasting milestone, host Jane Testar serves up a lovely hors d'oeuvre platter of CBC history. Al Rae gives us a jaunty CBC timeline, and we hear from CBC comedy favorites The Frantics and the king of the passionate rant, Rick Mercer. You can't see it, but there's confetti EVERYWHERE. 710 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111027_18814.mp3 They're scrapping the long gun registry, but don't worry Canada, there's something ELSE to complain about...The new border crossing fee! Then we take a look at a 'new classic' from This is That to celebrate 75 years on the air. Can you believe this gold is free?! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT "So long, long gun registry" October 27, 2011 They're scrapping the long gun registry, but don't worry Canada, there's something ELSE to complain about...The new border crossing fee! Then we take a look at a 'new classic' from This is That to celebrate 75 years on the air. Can you believe this gold is free?! 690 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111020_14151.mp3 Not sure about what you should be occupying? How about a chair as you take a quiz to see if you've got what it takes to protest properly? Then we celebrate 75 years of the CBC with a little help from our old friends The Vestibules and The Royal Canadian Air Farce. Host Jane Testar hopes she occupies your hearts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Occupy This" October 20, 2011 Not sure about what you should be occupying? How about a chair as you take a quiz to see if you've got what it takes to protest properly? Then we celebrate 75 years of the CBC with a little help from our old friends The Vestibules and The Royal Canadian Air Farce. Host Jane Testar hopes she occupies your hearts. 802 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111013_68373.mp3 Everyone and everything seems to be on the chopping block these days. Or they're at least wearing out their welcome. We've got Don Cherry's rebuttal to criticism of his latest rant, we open the vault to support flight attendants and we try to get the kids of the cell phone, but their skin seems to have grown around it. Bleh. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Ready...Aim...FIRED!" October 13, 2011 Everyone and everything seems to be on the chopping block these days. Or they're at least wearing out their welcome. We've got Don Cherry's rebuttal to criticism of his latest rant, we open the vault to support flight attendants and we try to get the kids of the cell phone, but their skin seems to have grown around it. Bleh. 737 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20111006_47522.mp3 Jane Testar is back and she's cleaning up this town, one sketch at a time. The Comedy Team tackles cyber crime, unreported crime and Miss Conduct cracks down on visible underwear. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Law and Disorder" October 6, 2011 Jane Testar is back and she's cleaning up this town, one sketch at a time. The Comedy Team tackles cyber crime, unreported crime and Miss Conduct cracks down on visible underwear. 650 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110929_90036.mp3 Al Rae fills in for Jane Testar, asks questions about the controversial Keystone Pipeline, looks at the positives and negatives of Greece's financial woes and opens the vault to make fun of Leonard Cohen. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Al Rae Already!", September 29, 2011 Al Rae fills in for Jane Testar, asks questions about the controversial Keystone Pipeline, looks at the positives and negatives of Greece's financial woes and opens the vault to make fun of Leonard Cohen. 556 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110922_51883.mp3 Giant chunks of space debris might be falling from the sky, but Jane Testar is trying to be positive about the whole thing. We learn get some useful facts about Parliament so that we're all ready for the first day back, and we get to hear Stephen Harper's thoughts on his return to the House. Everything's going to be fine, right? *nervous laughter* http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT "The Sky is Falling" September 22, 2011 Giant chunks of space debris might be falling from the sky, but Jane Testar is trying to be positive about the whole thing. We learn get some useful facts about Parliament so that we're all ready for the first day back, and we get to hear Stephen Harper's thoughts on his return to the House. Everything's going to be fine, right? *nervous laughter* 694 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110915_36931.mp3 Jane Testar gives you a veritable Who's Who...of comedy we did this week. First, don't worry if you can't PHYSICALLY take a walk down the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival, Al Rae has the next best thing. Then Jean Chrétien and Sheila Copps figure out the next step for the Liberal party, and DNTO shows us the real power of music. Flashbulbs and fancy dresses! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Testar Struck" September 15, 2011 Jane Testar gives you a veritable Who's Who...of comedy we did this week. First, don't worry if you can't PHYSICALLY take a walk down the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival, Al Rae has the next best thing. Then Jean Chrétien and Sheila Copps figure out the next step for the Liberal party, and DNTO shows us the real power of music. Flashbulbs and fancy dresses! 880 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110908_11508.mp3 Eyes forward, sit up straight, and spit out that gum. Summer holidays are over, but the comedy continues with a debate over Conrad Black's new found humility, a quiz to see if you could be the next leader of the NDP and a look back at the effect "Text-Talk" is having on the English language. Take out your number two pencils… or whatever number of pencil you like, we're a progressive podcast. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Back to Work, School...and Jail" September 8, 2011 Eyes forward, sit up straight, and spit out that gum. Summer holidays are over, but the comedy continues with a debate over Conrad Black's new found humility, a quiz to see if you could be the next leader of the NDP and a look back at the effect "Text-Talk" is having on the English language. Take out your number two pencils… or whatever number of pencil you like, we're a progressive podcast. 660 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110901_39906.mp3 The winds of change are blowing. Kings are forfeiting their crowns, from Apple's Steve Jobs to CTV's Lloyd Robertson. Will the new winds bring equal glory? Or will they just...blow? Jane Testar guides you through the changing of the guard with comedic lists, Al Rae explains why prisoners vote conservative and we open ye olde comedy vault. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Step up to Step Down" September 1, 2011 The winds of change are blowing. Kings are forfeiting their crowns, from Apple's Steve Jobs to CTV's Lloyd Robertson. Will the new winds bring equal glory? Or will they just...blow? Jane Testar guides you through the changing of the guard with comedic lists, Al Rae explains why prisoners vote conservative and we open ye olde comedy vault. 727 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110825_69651.mp3 We discover how royal designations are doled out, Al Rae explains the economy to a child and we pay tribute to a real class act, Mr. Jack Layton. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Jack of Hearts" August 25, 2011 We discover how royal designations are doled out, Al Rae explains the economy to a child and we pay tribute to a real class act, Mr. Jack Layton. 599 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110818_22382.mp3 Bob Dylan was right, the times, they really ARE 'a changin'. Though Dylan isn't always right. Like his choice in facial hair. Creepy. Jane Testar guides you through the changing times with advice on how to announce your engagement and ReVision Quest explores the change from rural to urban life. Come gather round children, wherever you roam! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Change is Inevitable" August 18, 2011 Bob Dylan was right, the times, they really ARE 'a changin'. Though Dylan isn't always right. Like his choice in facial hair. Creepy. Jane Testar guides you through the changing times with advice on how to announce your engagement and ReVision Quest explores the change from rural to urban life. Come gather round children, wherever you roam! 705 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110811_42965.mp3 Down in the dumps? Are you already envisioning the end of summer? Guest host Jane Testar has a few reasons to stay in a fun summer mood. Al Rae makes going back to work easier with some workplace civility tips, we make fun of the news with Headline Punch lines and we take a look back at some funnies from the funny papers at Archie and Veronica's wedding. Don't put the pool noodles away just yet! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT "The Summer Blahs" August 11, 2011 Down in the dumps? Are you already envisioning the end of summer? Guest host Jane Testar has a few reasons to stay in a fun summer mood. Al Rae makes going back to work easier with some workplace civility tips, we make fun of the news with Headline Punch lines and we take a look back at some funnies from the funny papers at Archie and Veronica's wedding. Don't put the pool noodles away just yet! 697 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110804_14846.mp3 Did you know that Jane Testar always wanted to host one of those science shows for kids? Well, here's her chance with this informative take on comedy. Because learning is fun! First we teach Doug Ford who the heck Margaret Atwood is, we learn about the U.S. debt crisis and we open the Comedy Vault to show people how to stop smoking. And we throw in a few factoids about elephants. Did you know they have over 500,000 muscles in their trunks? Fun facts! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT "DID YOU KNOW?" August 4, 2011 Did you know that Jane Testar always wanted to host one of those science shows for kids? Well, here's her chance with this informative take on comedy. Because learning is fun! First we teach Doug Ford who the heck Margaret Atwood is, we learn about the U.S. debt crisis and we open the Comedy Vault to show people how to stop smoking. And we throw in a few factoids about elephants. Did you know they have over 500,000 muscles in their trunks? Fun facts! 680 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110728_82833.mp3 Woe is us. There's a lot of sad stuff going on in the news these days, but guest host, Jane Testar is determined to make the best of it. Al Rae tells a Northrop Frye Spy story, we take a nostalgic look back at the glory days of space travel and Miss Conduct tackles life's REAL problems: Phone etiquette. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Tragic Comedy (Tragomedy)" July 28, 2011 Woe is us. There's a lot of sad stuff going on in the news these days, but guest host, Jane Testar is determined to make the best of it. Al Rae tells a Northrop Frye Spy story, we take a nostalgic look back at the glory days of space travel and Miss Conduct tackles life's REAL problems: Phone etiquette. 784 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110721_49343.mp3 We're having a heat wave (a tropical heat wave). And due to her on again off again air conditioner, guest host Jane Testar is MISERABLE. But comedy will get her through it. We've got Rupert Murdoch's answering machine, a lesson on will power from Mike O'Brien's Strange Animal and ReVision Quest, CBC's aboriginal myth busting show, goes Mad Men. Hot enough for ya? *friendly elbow jab* http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Conditional Air Conditioning" July 21, 2011 We're having a heat wave (a tropical heat wave). And due to her on again off again air conditioner, guest host Jane Testar is MISERABLE. But comedy will get her through it. We've got Rupert Murdoch's answering machine, a lesson on will power from Mike O'Brien's Strange Animal and ReVision Quest, CBC's aboriginal myth busting show, goes Mad Men. Hot enough for ya? *friendly elbow jab* 673 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110714_25907.mp3 Still trying to shed that last ten pounds? Yeah...we probably can't help you with that. But guest host Jane Testar can at least get the blood flowing with a few laughs! Dean Jenkinson takes you through Baby Boot Camp, Miss Conduct shows you how to stop being an annoying health nut, and we make Canada's fitness guide for the 21st century. Time to abdominize! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT "The Fitness Episode" July 14, 2011 Still trying to shed that last ten pounds? Yeah...we probably can't help you with that. But guest host Jane Testar can at least get the blood flowing with a few laughs! Dean Jenkinson takes you through Baby Boot Camp, Miss Conduct shows you how to stop being an annoying health nut, and we make Canada's fitness guide for the 21st century. Time to abdominize! 655 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110707_39873.mp3 Jane Testar fires up the grill and serves the comedy medium rare. Dean Jenkinson plays a strumtastic ditty about Canadian inventions, we try to calm your fears surrounding the dangers of cell phones and we get a sneak preview of the latest episode of Strange Animal. Pull up a lawn chair and pile your plate with starchy goodness. It's BBQ season. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT "The Great Canadian BBQ" July 7, 2011 Jane Testar fires up the grill and serves the comedy medium rare. Dean Jenkinson plays a strumtastic ditty about Canadian inventions, we try to calm your fears surrounding the dangers of cell phones and we get a sneak preview of the latest episode of Strange Animal. Pull up a lawn chair and pile your plate with starchy goodness. It's BBQ season. 733 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110630_89625.mp3 It's a Royal podcast with guest host, Jane Testar. We invite William and Katherine to Canada...but advise them against visiting certain places, Prince Charles tries to make a good impression with the help of Camilla and the decorated CBC radio show ReVision Quest tries to choose an elder. Pour a nice cup of tea, do that funny wave and listen in! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Royale with Cheese", June 30, 2011 It's a Royal podcast with guest host, Jane Testar. We invite William and Katherine to Canada...but advise them against visiting certain places, Prince Charles tries to make a good impression with the help of Camilla and the decorated CBC radio show ReVision Quest tries to choose an elder. Pour a nice cup of tea, do that funny wave and listen in! 658 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110623_62092.mp3 Guest host, Jane Testar lounges out of the sun to celebrate the official start of summer. And nothing says summer like the NDP's annual convention, being forced to electrocute your own father or the sequel to one of many nerdly Hollywood blockbusters coming out this summer. Grab your SPF 90 and join us! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Jane Gets a Tan", June 23, 2011 Guest host, Jane Testar lounges out of the sun to celebrate the official start of summer. And nothing says summer like the NDP's annual convention, being forced to electrocute your own father or the sequel to one of many nerdly Hollywood blockbusters coming out this summer. Grab your SPF 90 and join us! 764 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110616_10235.mp3 If you're a hockey fan right now, you're probably a little down in the dumps (or you're in the midst of setting fire to a dumpster). Either way, Jane Testar has some soothing comedy for you. We teach politicians how to lessen their public humiliation on the internet, Miss Conduct rejects your hug and we have a frightening vision of customer service yet to come from the strike burdened, Air Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Licking Your Wounds", June 16, 2011 If you're a hockey fan right now, you're probably a little down in the dumps (or you're in the midst of setting fire to a dumpster). Either way, Jane Testar has some soothing comedy for you. We teach politicians how to lessen their public humiliation on the internet, Miss Conduct rejects your hug and we have a frightening vision of customer service yet to come from the strike burdened, Air Canada. 796 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110609_23361.mp3 Guest host, Jane Testar, has walked away from negotiations. She's on strike. As are Canada Post's mail carriers, but don't worry, we have a back-up plan to keep the mail running on time. The Comedy team also has some methods to help Jim Flaherty cut four billion dollars from their spending budget, Diana Frances gives you a better way to spend your money, paying hotties to date you! And Jane opens the comedy vault... reluctantly. Hey! Ho! She won't go! Unless you ask politely. Then she probably will. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT "I Must Protest!", June 9, 2011 Guest host, Jane Testar, has walked away from negotiations. She's on strike. As are Canada Post's mail carriers, but don't worry, we have a back-up plan to keep the mail running on time. The Comedy team also has some methods to help Jim Flaherty cut four billion dollars from their spending budget, Diana Frances gives you a better way to spend your money, paying hotties to date you! And Jane opens the comedy vault... reluctantly. Hey! Ho! She won't go! Unless you ask politely. Then she probably will. 816 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110602_61855.mp3 Let Jane Testar hold your baby while you listen. Please? She's a little baby deprived. We meet a Dad, fighting the expectations placed on his genderless baby, the Comedy Team desperately tries to fix the soiled image of Alberta's Oil Sands, DNTO tells a story about the dangers of being a Penguins fan, and Jane feigns interest in hockey. Woot? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Hockey and Babies", June 2, 2011 Let Jane Testar hold your baby while you listen. Please? She's a little baby deprived. We meet a Dad, fighting the expectations placed on his genderless baby, the Comedy Team desperately tries to fix the soiled image of Alberta's Oil Sands, DNTO tells a story about the dangers of being a Penguins fan, and Jane feigns interest in hockey. Woot? 685 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110526_40480.mp3 Climb out of your bunkers, folks. The end -as it turns out- is not nigh. But in case the Mayans had it right about 2012, Dean Jenkinson gives you the Do's and Don'ts of the end of days. Then we reveal some surprises surrounding Oprah's last show, regular host Mike O'Brien explains contagious laughter and because he's such an easy target, we make fun of Arnold Schwarzenegger. "Calleeefawnnnnnya". Guest hosted by that quirky little Jane Testar. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Apocalypse Not Now", May 26, 2011 Climb out of your bunkers, folks. The end -as it turns out- is not nigh. But in case the Mayans had it right about 2012, Dean Jenkinson gives you the Do's and Don'ts of the end of days. Then we reveal some surprises surrounding Oprah's last show, regular host Mike O'Brien explains contagious laughter and because he's such an easy target, we make fun of Arnold Schwarzenegger. "Calleeefawnnnnnya". Guest hosted by that quirky little Jane Testar. 867 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110519_88769.mp3 Jane Testar plans to party it up this long weekend...Victorian style. Can I get a ‘what what’? The Comedy Factory shows us how the F-35 fighter jets don't QUITE measure up, Diana Frances reveals when men tend to say those three little words and we open up the vault for a Victoria Day song by Dean Jenkinson. Fire up the barbeque, put your feet up and pay homage to everyone's favorite monarch. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT "A Short Walk off a Long Weekend", May 19, 2011 Jane Testar plans to party it up this long weekend...Victorian style. Can I get a ‘what what’? The Comedy Factory shows us how the F-35 fighter jets don't QUITE measure up, Diana Frances reveals when men tend to say those three little words and we open up the vault for a Victoria Day song by Dean Jenkinson. Fire up the barbeque, put your feet up and pay homage to everyone's favorite monarch. 646 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110512_68456.mp3 Giddy up as guest host, Jane Testar, takes the Comedy Podcast reins and takes you on a wild ride through Jack Layton's first Caucus meeting, drives you through a Census game show and leads you to Miss Conduct's lesson on polite conversation. Sound of a whip cracking! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Census and Caucus Maximus", May 12, 2011 Giddy up as guest host, Jane Testar, takes the Comedy Podcast reins and takes you on a wild ride through Jack Layton's first Caucus meeting, drives you through a Census game show and leads you to Miss Conduct's lesson on polite conversation. Sound of a whip cracking! 666 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110504_57431.mp3 Guest host Dean Jenkinson tackles the Federal Election of 2011 with help from Mike O’Brien, Doug Holmes, Jane Testar, and no help from Gilles Duceppe. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT “Bin Laden, Ignatieff, and other murders” May 4, 2011 Guest host Dean Jenkinson tackles the Federal Election of 2011 with help from Mike O’Brien, Doug Holmes, Jane Testar, and no help from Gilles Duceppe. 682 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110428_22912.mp3 With mere days to the federal election, our factory has been working overtime (and charging accordingly.) We've got the latest Conservative attack ads, a guide to encourage young voters, and we dissect Laytonmania and the non-voter. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Politickles," April 28, 2011 With mere days to the federal election, our factory has been working overtime (and charging accordingly.) We've got the latest Conservative attack ads, a guide to encourage young voters, and we dissect Laytonmania and the non-voter. 925 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110421_90768.mp3 Technological problems dogged last week's podcast, so this week we tipped the Web guys. If it was enough, you'll hear the News of the Day, an earth day rant, a song about high gas prices and a warning about no-frills flying. Here's hoping! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Failure To Launch", April 21, 2011 Technological problems dogged last week's podcast, so this week we tipped the Web guys. If it was enough, you'll hear the News of the Day, an earth day rant, a song about high gas prices and a warning about no-frills flying. Here's hoping! 707 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110414_73026.mp3 Didn't have the time (or the stomach) to watch the televised debates? Join guest host, Jane Testar for a two minute version that will bring you up to speed. Then, find out the REAL meaning behind the candidates' jargon. We remind you to do your taxes honestly, while Definitely Not the Opera talks about shoes...and Jane feels an uncontrollable urge to buy shoes...and to be a giant female stereotype. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Up and Down for Debate", April 14, 2011 Didn't have the time (or the stomach) to watch the televised debates? Join guest host, Jane Testar for a two minute version that will bring you up to speed. Then, find out the REAL meaning behind the candidates' jargon. We remind you to do your taxes honestly, while Definitely Not the Opera talks about shoes...and Jane feels an uncontrollable urge to buy shoes...and to be a giant female stereotype. 864 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110407_66847.mp3 Let's see if we can play off the title of that John Hughes movie for the entire election campaign. Yep, this is an all-political episode of the podcast, with our take on the different leaders' policies, phone messages and aerial adventures. Plus, we revisit a favourite from the last campaign: the 2-minute debate! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Planes, Campaigns & Auto-diallers" April 7, 2011 Let's see if we can play off the title of that John Hughes movie for the entire election campaign. Yep, this is an all-political episode of the podcast, with our take on the different leaders' policies, phone messages and aerial adventures. Plus, we revisit a favourite from the last campaign: the 2-minute debate! 747 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110331_47520.mp3 The election is underway and a mysterious new illness is already being reported: EOVA. If you think you're affected, we've got the cure. We've written an attack ad aimed at our radio rival, and headline hunter Al Rae takes us through the highs and lows of the week. Patrick Ledwell feels the winter chill and aches for a nice spring. And we wind the clock back on Earth Hour. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Chills, Aches and Campaigns," March 31, 2011 The election is underway and a mysterious new illness is already being reported: EOVA. If you think you're affected, we've got the cure. We've written an attack ad aimed at our radio rival, and headline hunter Al Rae takes us through the highs and lows of the week. Patrick Ledwell feels the winter chill and aches for a nice spring. And we wind the clock back on Earth Hour. 888 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110325_47160.mp3 Yes, start your engines and drive far away from Canada, lest you get caught in the election campaign due to begin any minute now. We couldn't escape it, and offer a series of fake campaign ads inspired by some real-life banking ads. Our two fake pundits provide some fake punditry. Diana Flacks recalls the oddest party noisemaker she ever heard. Al Rae surveys a turbulent week of news, and we track the source of Anne Coulter's.... magical thinking. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Start Your Engines!" March 25 Yes, start your engines and drive far away from Canada, lest you get caught in the election campaign due to begin any minute now. We couldn't escape it, and offer a series of fake campaign ads inspired by some real-life banking ads. Our two fake pundits provide some fake punditry. Diana Flacks recalls the oddest party noisemaker she ever heard. Al Rae surveys a turbulent week of news, and we track the source of Anne Coulter's.... magical thinking. 1010 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110324_46840.mp3 There are lots of people named Steve, but no podcasts. Why not? We decided it's time to change that. This week on "Steve", Patrick Ledwell settles in for the winter, Al Rae mines the headlines, 3-D gets the third degree, and we debut the trailer for our latest sure-to-be-a-hit film. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Steve," March 17, 2011 There are lots of people named Steve, but no podcasts. Why not? We decided it's time to change that. This week on "Steve", Patrick Ledwell settles in for the winter, Al Rae mines the headlines, 3-D gets the third degree, and we debut the trailer for our latest sure-to-be-a-hit film. 825 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110310_46420.mp3 Guest host Jane Testar outs herself as a spinster in honour of International Women's Day, Al Rae gives us his News of the Day, Mike O'Brien reaches into the mind of Charlie Sheen and Canadian politicians to see who is more misguided, while Miss Conduct shows you how to leave a polite voicemail. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "The Deluded Narcissist's Guide to the Universe" Mar 10 2011 Guest host Jane Testar outs herself as a spinster in honour of International Women's Day, Al Rae gives us his News of the Day, Mike O'Brien reaches into the mind of Charlie Sheen and Canadian politicians to see who is more misguided, while Miss Conduct shows you how to leave a polite voicemail. 888 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110303_46124.mp3 In the last podcast before we switch from Wednesday to our new release date of Thursdays, our host apologizes for a truly awful deed. Ryan Pallson is at the mercy of mean girls, Patrick Ledwell becomes a jock to meet les femmes, Al Rae looks at the Middle East with his X-Rae vision, and we toss in some vintage concussion comedy that will make you laugh 'till your head hurts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "The Last Wednesday Show" March 3 2011 In the last podcast before we switch from Wednesday to our new release date of Thursdays, our host apologizes for a truly awful deed. Ryan Pallson is at the mercy of mean girls, Patrick Ledwell becomes a jock to meet les femmes, Al Rae looks at the Middle East with his X-Rae vision, and we toss in some vintage concussion comedy that will make you laugh 'till your head hurts. 994 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110224_45795.mp3 George Washington was the first president of the United States and, up to that point, the best one ever. And he remained so. Until John Adams came along. The third monday in February is celebrated as Washington's Birthday but, because some people could never get past the wooden teeth, is also known as President's Day. We honor that holiday the traditional way, with a sketch about a panda. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "George Washington," February 24, 2011 George Washington was the first president of the United States and, up to that point, the best one ever. And he remained so. Until John Adams came along. The third monday in February is celebrated as Washington's Birthday but, because some people could never get past the wooden teeth, is also known as President's Day. We honor that holiday the traditional way, with a sketch about a panda. 887 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110217_45434.mp3 Egypt is never far from this week's satire. It's not just the historic shakeup of the government there. There's also our recreation of King Tut's sputtering demise. Patrick Ledwell shares some family secrets that his wife probably wishes he had not, and Jean Freeman confesses to some literary fibbing. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Mock like an Egyptian," Feb. 17, 2011 Egypt is never far from this week's satire. It's not just the historic shakeup of the government there. There's also our recreation of King Tut's sputtering demise. Patrick Ledwell shares some family secrets that his wife probably wishes he had not, and Jean Freeman confesses to some literary fibbing. 974 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110210_45087.mp3 Guest host Jane Testar takes on internet bandwidth caps, comedian Patrick Ledwell has the Flu and is having dreams about Matlock, and Nile Seguin brings us his take on Black History Month from the Comedy Vault. So Jane combined those three things and called it The History of Internet Flu Medication. Jane is so sly. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "The History of Internet Flu Medication", Feb 10, 2011 Guest host Jane Testar takes on internet bandwidth caps, comedian Patrick Ledwell has the Flu and is having dreams about Matlock, and Nile Seguin brings us his take on Black History Month from the Comedy Vault. So Jane combined those three things and called it The History of Internet Flu Medication. Jane is so sly. 847 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110203_44772.mp3 Guest host Jane Testar avoids the bad news of the week, by pretending everything is great! Which it isright? RIGHT?! Al Rae gives us the news gently, Dean Jenkinson has some suggestions for our healthcare system and Diana Frances wonders if infidelity is genetic. Meanwhile Jane keeps her fingers in her ears and says La la la la la la. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Self Preservation", feb 3, 2011 Guest host Jane Testar avoids the bad news of the week, by pretending everything is great! Which it isright? RIGHT?! Al Rae gives us the news gently, Dean Jenkinson has some suggestions for our healthcare system and Diana Frances wonders if infidelity is genetic. Meanwhile Jane keeps her fingers in her ears and says La la la la la la. 684 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110127_44428.mp3 Guest host Dean Jenkinson welcomes Al Rae, Jane Testar, Patrick Ledwell and others to take on new moms, iPad users, vampires, and other suckers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Odds and Ends (But Mostly Odds)" Jan. 27, 2011 Guest host Dean Jenkinson welcomes Al Rae, Jane Testar, Patrick Ledwell and others to take on new moms, iPad users, vampires, and other suckers. 832 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110120_44105.mp3 Despite having the slightly fatiguing early symptoms of a cold, our host bravely takes ten minutes to record this week's podcast. Now, that's dedication. This week, our neo-news team takes a closer look at the phenomenon of unreported crime. Grant Lawrence takes us on a wet and wild bus ride, and Patrick Ledwell gets literal with his navel-gazing at his first yoga class. And we make fun of those poor souls trying to buy property in Vancouver. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "A Portrait in Courage" Jan. 20, 2011 Despite having the slightly fatiguing early symptoms of a cold, our host bravely takes ten minutes to record this week's podcast. Now, that's dedication. This week, our neo-news team takes a closer look at the phenomenon of unreported crime. Grant Lawrence takes us on a wet and wild bus ride, and Patrick Ledwell gets literal with his navel-gazing at his first yoga class. And we make fun of those poor souls trying to buy property in Vancouver. 925 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110113_43772.mp3 Is that our pride showing? Nope, it's our waistline. We're an unhealthy nation, in more ways than one, so here's hoping laughter is the best medicine. We look at Canadians' penchant for sleep deprivation and our declining standards for physical fitness. We follow the new Minister for Seniors to his first speaking engagement, and we ask an astronomer how it feels to be outshone by his telescope-wielding daughter. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Lazy, fat and sleep-deprived." Jan. 13 2011 Is that our pride showing? Nope, it's our waistline. We're an unhealthy nation, in more ways than one, so here's hoping laughter is the best medicine. We look at Canadians' penchant for sleep deprivation and our declining standards for physical fitness. We follow the new Minister for Seniors to his first speaking engagement, and we ask an astronomer how it feels to be outshone by his telescope-wielding daughter. 737 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20110106_43408.mp3 Our look back at 2010 continues wiht six more soon-to-be classics (it's a low bar.) Plus, a new sketch that is one part "House", one part vaudeville, and a whole lot of 2010. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "That is sooo last year!" Jan. 6, 2011 Our look back at 2010 continues wiht six more soon-to-be classics (it's a low bar.) Plus, a new sketch that is one part "House", one part vaudeville, and a whole lot of 2010. 971 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101230_43140.mp3 Here's a half-hour of some of the best stuff that rolled off the factory assembly line in 2010. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "This Year Has 27 Minutes." Dec 30, 2010 Here's a half-hour of some of the best stuff that rolled off the factory assembly line in 2010. 1619 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101223_43035.mp3 Yes, we blunder away at trying to solve global warming, we fumble our attemtps to save dying pets and we are lambasted in the press for the way we host the winter games. Oh well, at least there's always Larry King.... what? There isn't always Larry King? Some Christmas this is! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "It's a Blunderful Life." Dec 23 2010 Yes, we blunder away at trying to solve global warming, we fumble our attemtps to save dying pets and we are lambasted in the press for the way we host the winter games. Oh well, at least there's always Larry King.... what? There isn't always Larry King? Some Christmas this is! 978 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101216_42715.mp3 Comedy Factory worker Doug Holmes siezes the spotlight... nearly burning his hand in the process. Doug figures in three sketches this week, as producer of some standup comedy about Canada's soccer futility, as an actor in a sketch about Twilight's thinly veiled metaphor, and as a shameless storyteller with a dark secret. Lastly, Patrick Ledwell explains why scotch whisky and scotch pine go hand in hand... and Doug probably had something to do with that piece as well. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "It's a Doug's Life." Dec 16 2010 Comedy Factory worker Doug Holmes siezes the spotlight... nearly burning his hand in the process. Doug figures in three sketches this week, as producer of some standup comedy about Canada's soccer futility, as an actor in a sketch about Twilight's thinly veiled metaphor, and as a shameless storyteller with a dark secret. Lastly, Patrick Ledwell explains why scotch whisky and scotch pine go hand in hand... and Doug probably had something to do with that piece as well. 819 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101209_42362.mp3 Tis the season to look back on the year that was. But if you're too bloated from eating piles of dainties to be able to fit an entire year in, guest host Jane Testar has a bite-sized week in review for you. Weve got Al Rae with the news of the day, the U.S. thinking our television shows are plotting against them and we take a look back at some airport security comedy (NUDITY JOKES GALORE!). http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Looking to Look Back", Dec 9th, 2010 Tis the season to look back on the year that was. But if you're too bloated from eating piles of dainties to be able to fit an entire year in, guest host Jane Testar has a bite-sized week in review for you. Weve got Al Rae with the news of the day, the U.S. thinking our television shows are plotting against them and we take a look back at some airport security comedy (NUDITY JOKES GALORE!). 759 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101202_42012.mp3 We bid adieu to the month that's left, by replaying comedy from its final week. Canada's new conservative news channel breaks the lid open on the Grey Cup scandal, and the premier of one scandalous province chooses not to abandon ship. Patrick Ledwell explains why calendars made of candy are not an ideal holiday gift for small children. We revisit the Internet's most memorable moments. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Go-vember" Dec. 2 2010 We bid adieu to the month that's left, by replaying comedy from its final week. Canada's new conservative news channel breaks the lid open on the Grey Cup scandal, and the premier of one scandalous province chooses not to abandon ship. Patrick Ledwell explains why calendars made of candy are not an ideal holiday gift for small children. We revisit the Internet's most memorable moments. 903 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101125_41678.mp3 In-house funnyman AL Rae provides three sketches (two fo them courtesy of the Royal Romantics) but not even he is a comedic match for the cookie-loving former head of a provincial health agency. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Rae-diation Therpay" Nov. 25, 2010 In-house funnyman AL Rae provides three sketches (two fo them courtesy of the Royal Romantics) but not even he is a comedic match for the cookie-loving former head of a provincial health agency. 650 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101118_41318.mp3 Welcome to Steve Nash's world, where becoming a father and an eligible bachelor are two things you can do in one weekend. We shine a "Rae-gun" on the news of the week, and offer our best wishes to Prince William and Kate Middleton. Now where's our invite? Also, Nile Seguin remembers the unkindness of strangers, and we look back at the Heenie hysteria. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Nashville" Nov. 18, 2010 Welcome to Steve Nash's world, where becoming a father and an eligible bachelor are two things you can do in one weekend. We shine a "Rae-gun" on the news of the week, and offer our best wishes to Prince William and Kate Middleton. Now where's our invite? Also, Nile Seguin remembers the unkindness of strangers, and we look back at the Heenie hysteria. 840 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101111_41001.mp3 Our host is left holding the bag when co-host Jane Testar misses the studio booking. At least she wrote a sketch about the dark world of wine connosirses, conuissoo... wine experts. Daylight Saving Time scares genuine comic Patrick Ledwell, as well as fake comic Danny Margolis. And we show that there's a funny side to unsafe baby products and dangerous childhood rollerskating. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Where's Jane?" Nov 11, 2010 Our host is left holding the bag when co-host Jane Testar misses the studio booking. At least she wrote a sketch about the dark world of wine connosirses, conuissoo... wine experts. Daylight Saving Time scares genuine comic Patrick Ledwell, as well as fake comic Danny Margolis. And we show that there's a funny side to unsafe baby products and dangerous childhood rollerskating. 972 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101104_40637.mp3 We've got some Darwinian comedy this week, courtesy of Simian Stand-Up Dan Licoppe. Diana Frances explains why massage therapists make lousy spouses. Don Draper offers some dated advice to modern women, and we have some "dry humour" about a waterless future. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Origin of the Feces" Nov. 4 2010 We've got some Darwinian comedy this week, courtesy of Simian Stand-Up Dan Licoppe. Diana Frances explains why massage therapists make lousy spouses. Don Draper offers some dated advice to modern women, and we have some "dry humour" about a waterless future. 861 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101028_40279.mp3 Alright, so it isn't so scary, but at least it's funny. Regular host Mike O'Brien returns...again...FROM THE DEAD! The dead part isnt true. But we DO have a helpful Halloween Costume Help line, Patrick Ledwell tries to decipher a MYSTERIOUS facebook status, a FIENDISH doctor gives an EVIL diagnosis, and we pull a HORRIBLE specter from the comedy vault! WOOOOOOOO!!!! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Really Spooky Stuff!", Oct 28th, 2010 Alright, so it isn't so scary, but at least it's funny. Regular host Mike O'Brien returns...again...FROM THE DEAD! The dead part isnt true. But we DO have a helpful Halloween Costume Help line, Patrick Ledwell tries to decipher a MYSTERIOUS facebook status, a FIENDISH doctor gives an EVIL diagnosis, and we pull a HORRIBLE specter from the comedy vault! WOOOOOOOO!!!! 995 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101021_39923.mp3 For all you ladies and lady lovers out there. There's no cover charge, but there's lots of comedy. Royal Lady, Queen Elizabeth gets some flack for cancelling a Christmas party, Diana Frances tells ladies where in Canada to "get some", Justin Bieber drives the girls wild with his autobiography and Miss Conduct cools your jets when it comes to telemarketers. All for the ladies, hosted by guest lady, Jane Testar. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Ladies Night", October 21st, 2010 For all you ladies and lady lovers out there. There's no cover charge, but there's lots of comedy. Royal Lady, Queen Elizabeth gets some flack for cancelling a Christmas party, Diana Frances tells ladies where in Canada to "get some", Justin Bieber drives the girls wild with his autobiography and Miss Conduct cools your jets when it comes to telemarketers. All for the ladies, hosted by guest lady, Jane Testar. 925 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101014_39580.mp3 Guest host Jane Testar gives you a second helping of comedy, Al Rae thinks about what superstars and politicans are thankful for, Patrick Ledwell has his goose cooked, and Miss Conduct tells you how to drive...politely. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "You've Eaten the Leftovers...Now Listen to THIS!", Oct 14th, 2010 Guest host Jane Testar gives you a second helping of comedy, Al Rae thinks about what superstars and politicans are thankful for, Patrick Ledwell has his goose cooked, and Miss Conduct tells you how to drive...politely. 796 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20101007_39255.mp3 Guest host Jane Testar goes on a rant (or five) and serves up comedy on cigarette warning labels, the newest Law and Order spin-off, a facebook primer for those not in the know, and Diana Francis gives hope to the loveless technology lovers. It's rantin' time. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Ranty McRanterton", Oct 7th, 2010 Guest host Jane Testar goes on a rant (or five) and serves up comedy on cigarette warning labels, the newest Law and Order spin-off, a facebook primer for those not in the know, and Diana Francis gives hope to the loveless technology lovers. It's rantin' time. 700 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100930_38919.mp3 Regular host Mike O'Brien is back from paternity leave with fond memories of the sleep he enjoyed before becoming a new dad. He's also armed with some comedy, about tobacco lawsuits, disorganized sporting events and the possible elimination of Canada's anti-prostitution laws. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT From Here to Paternity, Sept 30, 2010 Regular host Mike O'Brien is back from paternity leave with fond memories of the sleep he enjoyed before becoming a new dad. He's also armed with some comedy, about tobacco lawsuits, disorganized sporting events and the possible elimination of Canada's anti-prostitution laws. 597 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100923_38555.mp3 Everything old is new again! Leonard Cohen turns 76, the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is now in 3D, the long gun registry is getting old and Jane Testar prefers the old-fashioned letter writing style in the latest 'Miss Conduct'. Oh, and the old host, Mike O'Brien is back. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "New Classics", Sept 23rd, 2010 Everything old is new again! Leonard Cohen turns 76, the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is now in 3D, the long gun registry is getting old and Jane Testar prefers the old-fashioned letter writing style in the latest 'Miss Conduct'. Oh, and the old host, Mike O'Brien is back. 871 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100916_38220.mp3 It's a brand new season of new beginnings and Jane Testar is excited! Fall is upon us, as is the new television season. Reality shows are still going strong, but how REAL are they? Al Rae compares Parliament to Dr. House, Jane tackles teachers and students friending each other on Facebook and Diana Frances makes a Booty Call...I mean TALKS about Booty Calls...yeah...that's the ticket. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "New Season", Sept 16th, 2010 It's a brand new season of new beginnings and Jane Testar is excited! Fall is upon us, as is the new television season. Reality shows are still going strong, but how REAL are they? Al Rae compares Parliament to Dr. House, Jane tackles teachers and students friending each other on Facebook and Diana Frances makes a Booty Call...I mean TALKS about Booty Calls...yeah...that's the ticket. 941 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100909_37864.mp3 Jane Testar may be a substitute host, but she's permanently serious about comedy. It's time to get back to work. We've even got a Pop Quiz for you (the answers are mostly C's). Diana Frances has an unusual explanation for why men cheat, Jacquie Loewen gives us some tips on how to ward off Bed Bugs and Jane opens the Comedy Vault to voice her displeasure on a speculated federal election. Class is in session. Holla. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "No Substitute for Quality", Sept 9th, 2010 Jane Testar may be a substitute host, but she's permanently serious about comedy. It's time to get back to work. We've even got a Pop Quiz for you (the answers are mostly C's). Diana Frances has an unusual explanation for why men cheat, Jacquie Loewen gives us some tips on how to ward off Bed Bugs and Jane opens the Comedy Vault to voice her displeasure on a speculated federal election. Class is in session. Holla. 776 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100902_37591.mp3 Guest host Jane Testar is up to her ears in comedy and salmon. We put the heat on pot cars, Diana Francis tries to add some colour to her wardrobe and to men, we register our long guns (wink wink), and Mother Nature calms our fears about water contamination. It's a virtual comedy BONANZA! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "BONANZA!", Sept 2nd, 2010 Guest host Jane Testar is up to her ears in comedy and salmon. We put the heat on pot cars, Diana Francis tries to add some colour to her wardrobe and to men, we register our long guns (wink wink), and Mother Nature calms our fears about water contamination. It's a virtual comedy BONANZA! 917 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100826_37277.mp3 Guest host, Jane Testar takes over for guest host, Dean Jenkinson. Who will take over for Testar? She'll let the comedy do the work for her. New words for the dictionary, a manifesto on our right to the Internet and Patrick Ledwell waves goodbye to summer with a smile on his face. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Summer Chillax" August 26th, 2010 Guest host, Jane Testar takes over for guest host, Dean Jenkinson. Who will take over for Testar? She'll let the comedy do the work for her. New words for the dictionary, a manifesto on our right to the Internet and Patrick Ledwell waves goodbye to summer with a smile on his face. 722 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100819_36950.mp3 Guest host Dean Jenkinson tackles good health, superheroes, popular politicians, and other things that don't really exist. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Bisphenol Eh" Guest host Dean Jenkinson tackles good health, superheroes, popular politicians, and other things that don't really exist. 1056 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100812_36651.mp3 Or "Stockwell's Logic and Other Unreported Crimes". Guest host Dean Jenkinson wonders how the government makes decisions while contributors Darrell Dennis and Patrick Ledwell contribute their contributions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Putting the Con in Conservative Or "Stockwell's Logic and Other Unreported Crimes". Guest host Dean Jenkinson wonders how the government makes decisions while contributors Darrell Dennis and Patrick Ledwell contribute their contributions. 942 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100805_36345.mp3 Host Mike O'Brien has an extremely important appointment to get to, so he gives less than his usual 60 per cent and rushes through the podcast, introducing sketches about the game show inspired by Canada's Census debate, the revolutionary brainstorming about table salt, and the Facebook privacy scandal. Finally, one litigious native musician argues that most people don't actually march to the beat of a different drum. Then the host is out the door! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Gotta go!" Aug. 5 2010 Host Mike O'Brien has an extremely important appointment to get to, so he gives less than his usual 60 per cent and rushes through the podcast, introducing sketches about the game show inspired by Canada's Census debate, the revolutionary brainstorming about table salt, and the Facebook privacy scandal. Finally, one litigious native musician argues that most people don't actually march to the beat of a different drum. Then the host is out the door! 713 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100729_36066.mp3 Ottawa's flap over the national head count convinces us to follow a census-taker when he stops at a surprising address. We ponder Paula Abdul's future, and the folks at Revision Quest ask: what's so funny about First Nations ecology? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "In the Realm of the Census" July 28,2010 Ottawa's flap over the national head count convinces us to follow a census-taker when he stops at a surprising address. We ponder Paula Abdul's future, and the folks at Revision Quest ask: what's so funny about First Nations ecology? 670 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100722_35730.mp3 Today's podcast is named after the incredibly cool, somewhat unintentional feature of the latest iPhone. It hangs up. When you hold it. Nifty, huh? Also nifty is the Liberal Party's new ad to promote its leader's cross-country tour. We present the one-year anniversary of the sketch about the 40-year anniversary of Woodstock. And, introducing, the first Metis! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "The Death Grip" July 22, 2010 Today's podcast is named after the incredibly cool, somewhat unintentional feature of the latest iPhone. It hangs up. When you hold it. Nifty, huh? Also nifty is the Liberal Party's new ad to promote its leader's cross-country tour. We present the one-year anniversary of the sketch about the 40-year anniversary of Woodstock. And, introducing, the first Metis! 645 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100715_35387.mp3 We look for an upside to the continuing death spiral of Mel Gibson's personal and professional life. And we look back to the Oka crisis, twenty years ago. And if all that looking wasn't enough, we also look back into the comedy vault for a sketch about cruelty-free rodeo. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "The Mel-tdown" July 15, 2010 We look for an upside to the continuing death spiral of Mel Gibson's personal and professional life. And we look back to the Oka crisis, twenty years ago. And if all that looking wasn't enough, we also look back into the comedy vault for a sketch about cruelty-free rodeo. 562 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100708_35048.mp3 Believe it or not, this podcast is put together in Canada. And yet, this week's episode includes a financial planning seminar with none other than Queen Elizabeth II. We also add a bit of James Bond to Canada's button-downed top spy. And Diana Frances brings us the headlines from her comedic headquarters in BRITISH Columbia. Blimey! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Hail Brittania!" July 8, 2010 Believe it or not, this podcast is put together in Canada. And yet, this week's episode includes a financial planning seminar with none other than Queen Elizabeth II. We also add a bit of James Bond to Canada's button-downed top spy. And Diana Frances brings us the headlines from her comedic headquarters in BRITISH Columbia. Blimey! 687 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100701_34740.mp3 Summer's here, but you wouldn't know it from the crappy weather. Our comedians offer up clues for spotting the true signs of summer, as well as ways the airlines could lower the price of your pending vacation. We look at the odd method for naming sports teams after native people. We celebrate Canada Day with a lesson more hysterical than historical, and Diana France wishes a great comedian a fond farewell. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Summertime Blows" July 1, 2010 Summer's here, but you wouldn't know it from the crappy weather. Our comedians offer up clues for spotting the true signs of summer, as well as ways the airlines could lower the price of your pending vacation. We look at the odd method for naming sports teams after native people. We celebrate Canada Day with a lesson more hysterical than historical, and Diana France wishes a great comedian a fond farewell. 842 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100624_34396.mp3 Guest host Dean Jenkinson ties up some loose ends from Father's Day and celebrates Take Your Dog to Work Day. Plus a tribute to Canadian comedy great Irwin Barker. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Dean, Dads 'n' Dogs" June 24 Guest host Dean Jenkinson ties up some loose ends from Father's Day and celebrates Take Your Dog to Work Day. Plus a tribute to Canadian comedy great Irwin Barker. 831 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100617_34028.mp3 Guest host Dean Jenkinson joins regular contributors Diana Francis, Patrick Ledwell, and Mike O'Brien in taking on oil companies, cottage owners, jazz listeners and other scourges of humanity. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Fiddling While the Ocean Burns," June 17, 2010 Guest host Dean Jenkinson joins regular contributors Diana Francis, Patrick Ledwell, and Mike O'Brien in taking on oil companies, cottage owners, jazz listeners and other scourges of humanity. 899 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100610_33659.mp3 Because at least one of you demanded it! We're packing in as much comedy as we can! First, Diana Frances gives us the lay of the land (people... please. Then we dive in to the government's fake lake controversy. Mike Holmes casts a critical eye on the G20 Summit's security fence. We imagine a world without phone books, and remember a world with H1N1 hysteria. And if you don't care about anything we're doing... you should take our special Empathy Quiz. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Not longer, but denser!" June 10, 2010 Because at least one of you demanded it! We're packing in as much comedy as we can! First, Diana Frances gives us the lay of the land (people... please. Then we dive in to the government's fake lake controversy. Mike Holmes casts a critical eye on the G20 Summit's security fence. We imagine a world without phone books, and remember a world with H1N1 hysteria. And if you don't care about anything we're doing... you should take our special Empathy Quiz. 834 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100603_33300.mp3 Of course we start with some slick comedy, courtesy of BP's still-leaking underwater oil well. We try to figure out better ways to spend one billion dollars on G-8 security. Diana Frances explains why some Canadian cities are happy, some are embarassed and one is just ducky. One Facebook fiend tries hard to shake his habit, and we go back into the vault for some Prime-Ministerial stand-up. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Oil's well that ends well-oiled." Of course we start with some slick comedy, courtesy of BP's still-leaking underwater oil well. We try to figure out better ways to spend one billion dollars on G-8 security. Diana Frances explains why some Canadian cities are happy, some are embarassed and one is just ducky. One Facebook fiend tries hard to shake his habit, and we go back into the vault for some Prime-Ministerial stand-up. 858 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100527_32939.mp3 The latest poll felt like spring to the upwardly mobile Conservatives, while the spiraling Liberals were left coughing and wheezing with what looked like hay fever. That's one of the top stories that Diana Frances set her satirical eye upon. We reach back to last spring, when the newly appointed Liberal leader looked like a worthier target. Patrick Ledwell's topic this week is on the tip of his tongue, and Dean Jenkinson offers some tips for spotting the airport terrorist... maybe. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Dance Around the May Poll" May 27 2010 The latest poll felt like spring to the upwardly mobile Conservatives, while the spiraling Liberals were left coughing and wheezing with what looked like hay fever. That's one of the top stories that Diana Frances set her satirical eye upon. We reach back to last spring, when the newly appointed Liberal leader looked like a worthier target. Patrick Ledwell's topic this week is on the tip of his tongue, and Dean Jenkinson offers some tips for spotting the airport terrorist... maybe. 865 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100520_32608.mp3 Guest host Dean Jenkinson returns with a May two-four weekend look at Canada's national bird, GM's finances, perfume labeling, and other things that stink. It will make you think; it will make you laugh; it will make you think you're laughing. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Ohhhh Canada!" May 20, 2010 Guest host Dean Jenkinson returns with a May two-four weekend look at Canada's national bird, GM's finances, perfume labeling, and other things that stink. It will make you think; it will make you laugh; it will make you think you're laughing. 819 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100513_32249.mp3 While hardworking CBC comedy contributors Mike O'Brien, Diana Francis, and Evan Wilson entertain and enlighten, guest host Dean Jenkinson prattles on an on about becoming a new Dad. Sigh. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "It's a Bouncing Baby Bore!" While hardworking CBC comedy contributors Mike O'Brien, Diana Francis, and Evan Wilson entertain and enlighten, guest host Dean Jenkinson prattles on an on about becoming a new Dad. Sigh. 1177 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100506_31880.mp3 This week, we salute both mothers and segues. We present two oily British executives, a nightmarish tax-filing program, and a court system corrupted by bad American TV. Patrick Ledwell says farewell to an exercise ball and other poor purchases, and we meet Vincent Amadeus "The Ghost Lisperer." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Speaking of Mothers..." This week, we salute both mothers and segues. We present two oily British executives, a nightmarish tax-filing program, and a court system corrupted by bad American TV. Patrick Ledwell says farewell to an exercise ball and other poor purchases, and we meet Vincent Amadeus "The Ghost Lisperer." 920 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100429_31501.mp3 Some weeks it's sure hard to find stuff to lampoon. Oh sure, there's Director James Cameron taking on the Alberta oil sands in a sequel to Avatar. And we do check out a weird forecast by Iran's wackiest weatherman. And, okay, the people behind Earth Day throw in the towel. But even with Diana Frances analyzing the news for laughs, some weeks it's hard to make the funny. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "What's so funny?" April 29, 2010 Some weeks it's sure hard to find stuff to lampoon. Oh sure, there's Director James Cameron taking on the Alberta oil sands in a sequel to Avatar. And we do check out a weird forecast by Iran's wackiest weatherman. And, okay, the people behind Earth Day throw in the towel. But even with Diana Frances analyzing the news for laughs, some weeks it's hard to make the funny. 886 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100422_31125.mp3 And of course, we're talking about the volcano with the unpronounceable name in Iceland. This week, we sum up Iceland's plan for world domination. We turn Rahim Jaffer's troubles into a new marketing campaign. We go back in time and up in the air with some vintage airport comedy. Diana Frances gives us the good, bad and ugly news (especially ugly this week)and Patrick Ledwell babbles about Scrabble. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Flaming Ash Hole" April 22 2010 And of course, we're talking about the volcano with the unpronounceable name in Iceland. This week, we sum up Iceland's plan for world domination. We turn Rahim Jaffer's troubles into a new marketing campaign. We go back in time and up in the air with some vintage airport comedy. Diana Frances gives us the good, bad and ugly news (especially ugly this week)and Patrick Ledwell babbles about Scrabble. 924 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100415_30775.mp3 Maybe for Tiger Woods, but he still gets a parting shot from us. And it sounds like just the beginning of the Helena Guergis Affair. We eavesdrop on the petulant politician's phone messages. We bring you not one but two gems from the Comedy Vault, about a computer bug and a buggy economy. Diana Frances puts her sly stamp on the news of the week, and we take cover for a very safe Parliamentary tour. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "The End of the Affair?" APril 15, 2010 Maybe for Tiger Woods, but he still gets a parting shot from us. And it sounds like just the beginning of the Helena Guergis Affair. We eavesdrop on the petulant politician's phone messages. We bring you not one but two gems from the Comedy Vault, about a computer bug and a buggy economy. Diana Frances puts her sly stamp on the news of the week, and we take cover for a very safe Parliamentary tour. 902 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100408_30429.mp3 That's what we call week-old sketches about Easter. If the sketches appeared before the holiday, we would call the podcast "Preaster." Patrick Ledwell takes us through the finer points of eating chocolate rabbits. A clueless dad tries to explain the connection between Jesus and eggs. And Chris Barry explains the dangers of sharing a name. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Yeasterday" April 8 2010 That's what we call week-old sketches about Easter. If the sketches appeared before the holiday, we would call the podcast "Preaster." Patrick Ledwell takes us through the finer points of eating chocolate rabbits. A clueless dad tries to explain the connection between Jesus and eggs. And Chris Barry explains the dangers of sharing a name. 883 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20100401_30123.mp3 Motley Crue would love this podcast because it features Hilary Clinton, Sarah Palin, and our own Jacquie Loewen and Diana Frances, and there's nothing the Crue likes as much as lots of ladies engaged in a satirical examination of universal health care, overseas troop deployment and other important issues. Okay, mostly they just like all those ladies. There are some guys in the podcast, and sketches about the Liberal party and 3-D television. But mostly ladies. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Motley Crue would love this podcast" Motley Crue would love this podcast because it features Hilary Clinton, Sarah Palin, and our own Jacquie Loewen and Diana Frances, and there's nothing the Crue likes as much as lots of ladies engaged in a satirical examination of universal health care, overseas troop deployment and other important issues. Okay, mostly they just like all those ladies. There are some guys in the podcast, and sketches about the Liberal party and 3-D television. But mostly ladies. 870 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/cf_20091224_25018.mp3 We're not saying he's not real. We're just saying he's really in need of some lifestyle changes. Patrick Ledwell explains the dangers of grandma's candy, and we try to market a warmer world. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT "Fat Santa" Dec. 24, 2009 We're not saying he's not real. We're just saying he's really in need of some lifestyle changes. Patrick Ledwell explains the dangers of grandma's candy, and we try to market a warmer world. 591