Comedy Factory from CBC Radio: Recent Episodes
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If a joke's worth telling, it's worth repeating. Comedy Factory host Jane Testar 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!
Oh, unknowable love! It is what the world needs now. Let us learn more about it, then maybe we can have it!
Why is it so hard to figure out what to eat? From nutrition, to trends, the refrigerator becomes a minefield.
By phone, by text, or by e-mail, they're all out to get us.
Host Jane Testar shows you how to build a wall around your information...and your heart.
It's not easy to stay calm, stay positive, or sane these days.
But what if...we FORCED IT at hard as we can?
We're supposed to accomplish things and improve ourselves after weeks of imbibing, gorging and overspending?
Host Jane Testar explores how January, and the expectations of self-renewal...are the WORST.
When did Ben and Jen get a divorce? How long has that space crew been stuck on the space station? WHAT IS TIME? Host Jane Testar looks back at the stories you won't believe happened this calendar year.
Did you shy away from posting your most listened-to songs for this year's Spotify Wrapped?
Is that because your music is...EMBARRASSING? We sift through the dusty shelves of your music collection. There's no hiding your musical shame now!
Trying to save some cash? The answer might be inside your local second-hand sanctuary. Although there might be some really questionable items in there as well.
Host Jane Testar gives her loving ode...to the thrift store.
It's holiday get-together season. Brush off your suit, your little black dress, and your DANG MANNERS!
Shopping season is upon us. This is your survival guide. You will not last without it.
This is a comfortable shoes zone. You have been warned.
Deny, dismiss, disavow. We'll deal with the ramifications of recent world events LATER. For now...we distract and dissociate!
Got a weird neighbour who does sketchy stuff?
So does the nation of Canada!
Learn the tricks to being a good neighbour and the tell-tale signs that you're already the bad one!
Pizza pie optional, but that moon is going to hit your eye, and it WILL be AMORÉ.
We're mooning over Earth's biggest satellite and maybe another one too?
Did you exchange your friends for having kids?
Feeling your friendships starting to drift?
Starting out in a new city and need some chums?
Making friends as a grown up is the WORST. Luckily. we're here to help
It's finally sweater weather, people! But which sweater should you choose? From turtlenecks to hoodies, toasty warm host Jane Testar rates all the sweaters from wooliest to useless.
From the internet, to moments in history, we can't get enough of our animal friends...to the point where it gets weird.
Youth is wasted on the young AND everyone else.
Find out why getting old is far superior to taut skin and empty heads.
When did the whole world start living their lives...out loud?
Host Jane Testar discusses the odd trend of full-volume devices.
Three dirty words in this country: SUMMER IS OVER.
There are signs everywhere. Host Jane Testar has proof.
In parts of Canada cell phone bans in schools will be taking effect in the upcoming school year. What are the pros and cons of kids having constant tech access?
And how sticky do their screens get?
Feeling deflated as your unicorn floaties after returning home from summer holidays?
Why? When home might just be the ULTIMATE getaway?
Your personal grooming changes when it's hot out! Don't worry, we won't make you wax anything.
If you're road tripping this summer, you need something to kill the ENDLESS hours of driving. Host Jane Testar has some brain tickling, skill testing car games to bring you to your destination, and the brink of insanity.
Stick her with a fork, because she is DONE. Host Jane Testar is definitely out of the kitchen because she cannot stand the HEAT of summer.
Now that you're fully thawed, your guard is down. Host Jane Testar explores the many hidden menaces of a Canadian summer.
Not all Olympic events make it past their first Games. We drag some sport fails out of the past purely to deride them.
Are you eating enough protein to build muscle?
Or are you getting enough protein to build a BISON?
It's a magical, pop-up, open-air grocery store. Find whatever you're looking for, if what you're looking for is the bitterest vegetables in the world and questionable handicrafts!
PANK: Professional Aunt, No Kids. She's here when you need her and she gets all the perks of parenthood with none of the pitfalls. JEALOUS?!
You use them every day. They basically make your life possible.
Or at least portable. In celebration of...THE BAG.
Do you dabble in the inky arts? Does your skin tell a story or two?
Host Jane Testar ponders the people's art form from the elegant to the foolish.
You know you're fully an adult when your dogs start barkin'.
Put your best foot forward with host Jane Testar (the foot that doesn't hurt as much)
Earn your spot in Canada by spending a few dozen hours in a car with your friends.
Learn the method to the Trans Canada madness with host Jane Testar.
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed? OR...
Dead-eyed and flat and lifeless-tailed?
How do you wake up in the morning?
Can you really trust...your own brain? It's the one that told you to buy that time share. Time to reprogram!
Too many choices! Not enough brain power! Host Jane Testar decides to tackle our inability to make a choice.
Names are tricky, subjective...and just plain weird.
Host Jane Testar wonders...what's in a name?
Host Jane Testar peels away the layers to get at our undergarments...
Not literally of course.
Bust off the bikinis and leather boots! It's the launch of music festival season, starting with the coolest one, Coachella.
That five to six month winter nap probably did a doozy on you.
Time to come out of 'hibernation' and check in with what's happening in the world this spring.
Spring has supposedly sprung, so guest host Julie Dupré takes a closer look at some of the trends making the rounds during this shoulder season. Easter eggnog, anyone?
The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th will be visible by millions of North Americans.
But are you even remotely ready for this historic, eyeball frying astronomical event?
Are you WAY past due for a dental check up? Host Jane Testar eases you back into the chair. You don't even have to lie to her about how much you do or don't floss!
Best Actor? Cinematography? Never mind all that. This award season, let's get to the REALLY important things in life that truly deserve awards!
Host Jane Testar FINALLY got...the Covid. Don't you worry, she's on the mend and on a journey to get back to 100%.
Two worlds collide this week as a love story dominates America's biggest football showdown. And what's google got to do with it anyway? Guest host Julie Dupré takes a closer look at what we were searching for online while the big game was on.
We're talkin' all things MAIL. From stamps to parcels, what's your relationship with real, physical mail? Jane's guess? You've been estranged for a long time.
The end of January is the test to see if your New Year's resolutions survived. It's also when gyms nation-wide become less crowded.Find out where you went wrong with host Jane Testar.
Bravery, courage, trail blazing...WHAT ARE THOSE?Host Jane Testar is much more comfortable cowering in the corner these days. And with good reason!
If you've got a lot of STUFF around you these days, you're not alone.Host Jane Testar wades through the reasons we acquire things, and the things we have too much of.
Will Artificial Intelligence eventually replace everything? Host Jane Testar has proof that there's at least one thing it still can't usurp...jokes.
We traded the "Fear of Missing Out" for a joy of staying in. But did that fear make life more interesting?
A salute to those who don't actually get time off this time of year.YOU ARE SEEN.Those of you tormenting said people?YOU ARE DOINKS.
When it comes to office parties, house parties and general holiday events... What do you wear? What do you bring? What do you do...or NOT DO??? All of your holiday event comportment questions are answered right here!
Not all December treats are created equal. Host Jane Testar sorts through the best and the worst of the stuff served at the dinner table and in the office break room.
What does your brand of musk say about you as a person? And how does one find the scent that best suits them?Host Jane Testar is ready to follow her nose!
Are you drowning in Black Friday deals? Are advertisers going a bit TOO FAR to earn your pre-holiday dollars this year? Host Jane Testar and her melted credit card think so.
Host Jane Testar reviews a 36-year-old television show. Why not? Those cold cases can't get any colder.
If you're just dipping your toe into the ever-popular world of self-help and self-improvement books, here's what you need to know beforehand.
If we're so afraid of ghosts and monsters...why are there fake ones sitting on your lawn right now? What are we ACTUALLY afraid of?
Having trouble taking the trolley to snooze town? Host Jane Testar conducts you through the mysteries of the sleep world.
She sees all...as long as it has to do with the end of summer, transitioning into fall.Gaze into her crystal ball and see...large amounts of cinnamon.
Looks like we CAN go on together with suspicious eyes. Because everybody being leery of everything...is the new normal.
Host Jane Testar milks her day of birth for all its worth, exploring the nature of birthdays and hoping no one will sing to her at a restaurant.
Animals are all around us. Time we learned some stuff about them! Example: Turtles can breathe from their behinds...discuss.
Living that Lake Life from the outside. Host (and non cottage owner) Jane Testar observes the cultural experience of having a smaller home with older furniture at a place near water with patchy cell service.
Everything is coming up Barbie these days! Host Jane Testar walks you through the history and interesting facts about everyone's favourite fashion doll, without ever bending a joint.
Strikes, shortages, inefficiencies and red tape. Let this podcast be your haven from a world that doesn't quite work!
Get the whole scoop on what your choice of frozen treat reveals about your personality! It's like a Buzzfeed quiz, but cooler and younger.
Ignorance is bliss until you're burnt, blistered and peeling. Host Jane Testar throws some shade on our sun safety misinformation.
Before you gas up the grill (propane being something you definitely forgot to buy before hosting a barbeque) get some tips on how to throw a world-class sizzle fest from host, Jane Testar.
You may be an atheist, agnostic, or subscribe to one of many faiths... But host Jane Testar thinks all Canadians are worshipping something else without knowing it. The sun.
Dads have come a long way from the emotionless monoliths of yesteryear. Time to give them a pat on the back, not a mug shaped like a toilet.
Janey Janey quite complainy is in her happy place, the garden, growing some funnies just for you!
Hey sports fans! Step up to the plate for a game-winning play of funnies, and host Jane Testar subtly bragging about her high school soccer career.
Will Artificial Intelligence eventually replace everything?Host Jane Testar has proof that there's at least one thing it still can't usurp...jokes.
Appreciate your mom (or just moms in general) even more with some fascinating factoids about breeders!
What happens in a church, involves fancy outfits and giant promises?A Coronation, of course!From lovers to haters, we're coming at this historic event from all angles.
From bumping into a stranger to falling in love with someone you once hated. Host Jane Testar sees the ugliness in the Romantic Comedy trope of "The Meet Cute".
Are you going along with a behaviour pattern or trend...just because?What if that thing...is the WORST and you're just OBLIVIOUS to it?!Host Jane Testar flags things in your life that you don't need.
A hairstyle is a big decision.From bowl cuts to bobs, you should always THINK BEFORE YOU CUT.
Does one look at the movie listings make you sigh instead of gasp?Host, Jane Testar, theorizes as to why we're in such a film famine.
Trying to navigate volatile pricing at the grocery store? You're not alone. Stroll the inflated aisles with host, Jane Testar.
What do those night-time visions mean? Host Jane Testar interprets your dreams from the just plain weird to the ...even weirder.
What are the products that social media entices you to buy?And did they disappoint? Or fulfill your wildest dreams???
Know your month! Fun facts you didn't know you wanted to know about the month of March, named after the Roman god of war.See? You're already learning!
We're making up the plots of Oscar-nominated movies based on what we THINK they're about.
It's far from spring in this country, but our houses are far from clean. Jane gets a head start on spring cleaning, and begs you to do the same.
Remove ten years from your face, but maybe also from your life?Host Jane Testar tries out the latest exhausting skin care regimens.
Feeling the economic squeeze of late? You're not alone, because host, Jane Testar, works in the arts!
We traded the "Fear of Missing Out" for a joy of staying in.But did that fear make life more interesting?
Were your New Year's resolutions meant to make you better person, or just an adult?Lessons on how to be a real life grown up, with your host who's working on it...Jane Testar.
A booze-free 'Dry January' has never been a better idea.'Wring out' the new year with host, Jane Testar.
Host, Jane Testar, has NEVER left holiday planning to the last minute...until now. Join her panicked journey to catch up before her family finds out.
Prepare yourself for an epic journey...to Brampton, Ontario to see your family...by plane.Host, Jane Testar, gives you the skills to survive holiday travel.
Are you slipping on your plant parenting duties? Host Jane Testar certainly is. That Ficus is going to need therapy.
They're almost as irksome as repetitive X-mas carols...The local business holiday radio commercial. From our monotonous family, to yours...
Hunker down for the most wonderful time of the year (if you're a retailer or a package delivery service). Only a few more sleeps...until Black Friday.
Forget Valentine's. Late fall is the most romantic time of year. Or is it the most DESPERATE time of year?
Who or what are you refusing to support or participate in lately? THERE'S SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM.
Lower temperatures, higher fashion. Your guide for all the trendy fall updates for 2022.
Come out through the other side of loss with host Jane Testar. Put the cover on the pool. We'll get through this together.
Not sure what to wear for Halloween? Host, Jane Testar has some solid tips, some popular ideas, and some scary clichés to stay away from!
Are you making the most of the nicer weather before the painful weather begins? If not, are you racked with guilt? Host Jane Testar muses over this possibly Canadian conundrum?
That awkward time between summer and fall where you're attracted to all things warm and cozy, but it's still hot out. Tricky.
Are we no longer hyping each other up, partying on yachts and taking what's ours? What is life when it's not HOT GIRL SUMMER anymore?
A positive outlook will fix EVERYTHING. Get ready for some affirmations. They are...like...so affirmative.
It's that time of year again! The time you have to sum up your entire summer experience for everyone you meet. You do have the option to lie!
Can we blame even more stuff on the Rogers network outage? Also, WHO can we blame? Godzilla? Mothra?
You are DEFINITELY labouring under false pretenses. Host Jane Testar tries to convince you to give up your lawncare routine in favour of your sanity.
Feeling like the target of nostaglia marketing? Feel like re-buying everything you owned in your youth? Oh boy. You are NOT alone. Game of Pogs, anyone?
Before you buy that 12 pack of barbeque sauce... Could there be a better option gift-wise for your Dad? One that isn't a packaged cliché?
It's Marathon season in Canada! Got your runners? And your first aid kit? And a diaper? And some baby Asprin?
Things that served you during the pandemic (or specifically lockdown periods) probably aren't serving you anymore. Not just spring cleaning time, PANDEMIC spring cleaning time!
Why do desserts have to look like other things? Remember when they looked like edible things? Can you trust anything around you to be anything BUT cake now?
It might be time to take a 'social media fast' when you associate every sitaution in life with a video you saw on an app.
Can three comedians create a legit sci-fi show? Comedians Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly, and Mark Chavez are going to find out. Over eight episodes, they’ll try to write a serious, and seriously nerdy, pilot script. When they run into trouble they’ll consult Hollywood experts who have worked on things like Star Trek, Star Wars, and Firefly and science fiction superstars like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rainn Wilson, Emily VanDerWerff and Neill Blomkamp. And in the final episode, professional actors will read their script, bringing it to life — for better or worse. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/letsmakeascifi
THIS JUST IN! Podcast host steps aside graciously when presented with the opportunity to comment on global callamity!
The streets of Downtown Ottawa are clear. The Olympics are over. It's quiet. Too quiet?
The Academy Award nominations are out. Have you seen all the nominated movies? Jane hasn't. Not one. Can she watch 37 movies before the show?!?!
Are the Winter Olympics the SEXIEST Olympics? Jane certainly thinks so. It MIGHT have something to do with spandex.
Should celery cost your whole salary? Is bread costing you all your bread? The only way to afford groceries anymore is to move into the home section.
Finales and cancellations galore! Is your favourite TV show ending this year? Maybe in some cases...you probably should not be THAT sad.
Sure, New Year's Resolutions generally don't work. Except maybe for this year? By default?!?!?!
Welcome back! Happy New Year? Are we sure it's really a NEW year? Or is it just one long 2020?
Christmas comes many times a year for the person who loves cancelling plans! You (and they) KNOW WHO THEY ARE.
What's the least amount of effort you can put into the holidays and not be perceived as a Grinch? Host Jane Testar is going to find out.
Is there a logic behind the naming of the variants? Do you have to be a scientist to understand it?
Host, Jane Testar, enters the world of the holiday shopping mall. And she falls into a deep insanity coupled with mall nostalgia. Join her why don't you?
Are you the target of on-road verbal attacks? Jane certainly seems to be! Featuring Jolene Banning, Gerry The Big Bear Barrett, The Debaters, and This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
We all have an old friend that is returning this time of year. How dramatically will YOU greet them?
These friendly warnings apply to more than just dating scenarios. Though he's "Too busy to respond to your text."???? That's a definite red flag.
This is an epic, no-food shame zone. It's also a loose pants and no-belt zone. Play that turkey-filled belly like a bongo with pride!
Turkey is dry, and Covid means it's still not a great time for large gatherings. So Jane has some tips to improve this long weekend's festivities.
Canadian farmers are bringing in the harvest. Jane sifts through the bounty and serves up the plumpest, juiciest, most ripe bits of comedy! Featuring This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Because News!
Jane gets on the hay ride band wagon, and dives straight into a vat of cider as she surprisingly falls in love with fall.
Jane is a Weather Forecaster for the day. So far there's a 100% of calamity...everywhere...on the planet.
Why is everyone in a screaming hurry for it to be fall? Scientific proof that summer isn't over.
Host, Jane Testar, mentally wrestles with the thought of her upcoming birthday. Her theory? 2020 didn't happen...so.......