Comedy Factory

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"DRUGS DRUGS DRUGS" October 3, 2013

Jonesing after the series finale of Breaking Bad? We can help. Worried about the US shutdown? We already know how it turned out. Curious about the new medical marijuana plans? The Government made a commercial for you. DNTO tells a story of "Experimentin

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"Mysteries Revealed!" September 26, 2013

Join host Jane Testar on a magical journey through the unexplained. From invisible buildings to what a 'Freeman on the Land is'. Then Miss Conduct unlocks what not to say to single people. Also, Blackberry's mysterious future, and Steve Patterson asks why

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"No Steps Forward, 1000 Steps Back" September 19, 2013

This week is full of stories that make Canadians say "Really? Aww jeeze." A historic exodus out of Quebec, the government's reaction to "Stand Up for Science" rallies, a deliciously gross story from DNTO and what makes Canadians happy..instead of embarras

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"Oh, right! Woops." September 12, 2013

We imagine that the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo will be very active...radioactive. We look at iPhone's new features, Jackie Torrens tackles Tooth Fairy inflation and Steve Patterson is still adorable.

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"Eeeeeeeeeeew!" September 5, 2013

Great big gobs of greasy grimy gopher guts...and Jane Testar. Creepy creatures on the loose, slimy phone companies, what to do with your useless University degree and how often that 18-35 year old guy changes his sheets. Eeeeeeeeeeeew.

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"Jane and the Justice League" August 29, 2013

Jane is back! Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman come to Canada, Canada post tries to make more money, DNTO stands up to injustice and Canadians take Labour Day for granted. Twerk it, Mylie!

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Handhelds and Headdresses (Aug. 15, 2013)

This week we ponder H and M's apology, the state of BlackBerry, and why your best friend is probably not "exploring strategic alternatives" with your significant other. Enjoy!

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The meat genie's out of the bottle! (Aug. 8, 2013)

Robots on Mars! Burgers built in labs! Beer! Cell phones! This week's podcast has all that and more! (NOTE: Podcast does not contain more than listed.)

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"Sorry Quebec! And most of Canada, really..." (Aug. 1, 2013)

It may be the August Long Weekend, but the Comedy Factory's still in production. We check in on the post-flood rebuild in Calgary, get you up to speed on Quebec's language laws, and light up Justin Trudeau's remarks on pot legalization. PARTY ON.

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"Oh Baby" July 28, 2013

We promise not to talk about the ROYAL BIRTH. We have far more HEROIC tales to tell you. Grab a cup of COFFEE and take a listen. But don't spill it on your WHITE T-SHIRT. Find out what the 'h' we're talking about by listening!

Download "Oh Baby" July 28, 2013
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"Epic Epicness and its...Epicosity" July 18, 2013

Behold! Comedy about the babe, born of a Duke and Duchess! MORE comedy about corporations colliding! Steve of Patterson recounting the many woes of Justin Bieber and how many gold pieces to give as a wedding present. HUZZAH!

Download "Epic Epicness and its...Epicosity" July 18, 2013
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"Get Away From It All" July 11, 2013

Trying to evade capture like Edward Snowden? Looking for a safe place to spend your vacation? Need a gadget for your wrist (who has time to LOOK at their cell phone anymore)? Or wanting to get more involved in politics? You've come to the right podcast.

Download "Get Away From It All" July 11, 2013
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"Ohhh It's a SCORCHER!" July 4, 2013

Hot towns, summer in the cities...of Canada. Calgary brings the heat, and the Stampede back in spite of floods, Steve Patterson of the Debaters has 90 seconds of opinion on that, Miss Conduct tries to respond to her e-mail in a timely manner, and we coo

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"How 'Bout This Weather? Am I Right?" June 27, 2013

The weather is ALWAYS a topic in Canada, but it's been a doozy of a week weather-wise all across the country. We bring you heat wave comedy, re-train Canadian Senators, Bell Mobility tries to recruit more unpaid interns and Diana Frances studies the "Sug

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"Revolving Mayor Policy" June 20, 2013

We have a way to choose yet another mayor, We open the comedy vault, Parliamentary tour guides don't give the complete tour, and Steve Patterson has a bone to pick with the EU.

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"Nano Summer, Meta Data" June 13, 2013

Cram some fun into your tiny summer, Canada! Quick! Learn how to mingle at a party with Miss Conduct! Imagine what the live action Archie Comics movie will be like! Learn how to evade government surveillance! Listen to Steve Patterson! There's no tim

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"Quit Bugging Me" June 6, 2013

Cell phone companies have to calm down with their ridiculous charges and never ending contracts, so say the CRTC, Nestlé Water has the right to take all the water, your spouse may have only ticked you off in a dream, and Cicadas are super gross, but Steve

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"Beavers Who Kill!" (May 30, 2013)

We try as hard as we can to avoid making fun of Toronto's mayor and Canadian Senators... and fail. The Comedy Factory also can't quite avoid jury duty - or at least, can't avoid poking some fun at jury duty. It's our comedic duty.

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"Say NO To Crack" May 23, 2013

This week's podcast can't ignore all the hype behind the Rob Ford crack smoking video. The podcast also can't ignore the fact that we ALL need to be healthier Canadians.

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"A Space Oddity" May 16, 2013

This week's podcast looks at Canadian super star astronaut Chris Hadfield and super star Queen Victoria, the name sake of the greatest of all long weekends.

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"Health Schmealth" May 9, 2013

We take your physical well-being to heart. We have a prescription for exercise, some good news about the benefits of beards from relationship expert, Diana Frances, and Justin Bieber runs himself ragged. Listen to this podcast and call us in the morning

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"Fashion Puh-leeze" May 2, 2013

We now know what the real cost of cheap clothing is, but is buying ethical all that easy? The Canadian Cattleman's Association wants the government to follow the trend of food irradiation on Canadian beef (with super human effects) and Miss Conduct (along

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"The Tax Man Cometh" April 25, 2013

Hate paying your taxes? We have an ode to a literary classic for you. Raising kids? Dean Jenkinson has a story to tell you. Love Star Wars? We have the trailer for the new movie for you! We fill all your comedy needs. 15 minutes a day, one day a w

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"The Worst" April 18, 2013

The world isn't looking like a very nice place right now. But at least we can make fun of stuff. Laugh before (or until) you cry with host Jane Testar, comedy from John Wing, Trudeau attack ads and Marijuana. That should cheer us up!

Download "The Worst" April 18, 2013
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"Royal Mislabeled Iron Lady from Venus" April 11, 2013

RBC kicks out some employees, but not before making them train their replacements, that tuna salad sandwich you're eating might be a tilapia salad 'falsehood-wich' and we finally find out the difference between men and women!

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"PANDAMONIUM!" March 28, 2013

Cute, cuddly, fluffy wuffy fun! Look at some pandas, stop saying stupid crap to red heads and the Bank of Cyprus gives you the tough sell.

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"Uncommon Relationships" March 21, 2013

Diana Frances looks at a cure for cheating, B.C. looks at making common-law marriages...more like official marriages, we take a look at hockey sans fighting and hey, who wants to die on Mars? Hosted by Jane Testar.

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