The Potato Files: Recent Episodes
Jeff Paul
Comedian Jeff Paul, known to the masses as “The Human Potato of Comedy” is starting a file on his favourite comedians and artists. On a quest to alienate his friends, Jeff asks the questions that nobody wanted to.
Listen as Jeff interrogates his guests and gets to the bottom of who these artists truly are. One file at a time, join “Potato” in his foray into journalism as he presses record on…THE POTATO FILES.
Jeff Paul is a Toronto-based Comedian who can be seen every Wednesday night at The Underground Comedy Club (670 Queen E.) hosting “Dope N’ Mic Comedy” and across the country at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Clubs.
Multiple Canadian Screen Award winner Steve Dylan popped by to talk about the education and last name he walked away from to chase the crazy dream of Canadian showbiz.
The stars finally aligned for us to have the amazing Laurie Elliott in studio. We talk about writing rooms, home cooking and driving stick.
Graphic designer turned actor and sketch comedian, Nigel Downer, made the long arduous journey across King St. to tell us all about his new TV show BIT PLAYAS on CBC Gem and sell us Big Macs.
Bit Playas on CBC GEM
Scrawny nerd turned bodybuilding powerhouse Dave Burke lets us know he's not ready to settle down.
Canada's funniest gay veterinarian stopped by the studio to let us know he's hanging up the needle and going all in on this business we call show.
We here at the Potato Files do not endorse the views expressed by Dan Guiry but we did enjoy hearing him say them.
Fresh off 8 shows working with the very controversial Louis CK, Shannon talks about her amazing experience.
Funny man Chris Locke dropped by the studio for a few beers, some laughs and NO cigarettes.
Ice Breakers Comedy Festival in Niagara On The Lake. January 17-18, 23-25, 2020 Click For Tickets
The pride of Ottawa Kyle Brownrigg dropped by the studio with some fashion advice for his side potato.
kylebrownrigg.com
The Fabulous Kenny Robinson drops by to tell us some legendary stories.
Kenny Robinson Celebrates 25 years of the Nubian Show in April.
The Nubian Show @ Yuk Yuk's
Kenny's Facebook
CRACK ME UP COMEDY FESTIVAL: RANK AND VILE
President and CEO of the Smooth Movers moving company Andrew Barr talks beer, balding and the misadventures of teenage sex.
Porn producer and owner of the Oasis Aqualounge, Fatima Mechtab, dropped in to talk cannabis, coming out and of course, fucking.
Fatima on Twitter
Fatima on Instagram
OasisAqualounge.com
Martha dropped by the studio for a little singalong and some Donald Trump bashing.
MarthaChaves.com
Comedy Bar owner and avid golfer, Gary Rideout Jr., dropped in to talk dogs, sports and the state of the comedy industry.
ComedyBar.ca
Heir to the Hakim Optical fortune and ex-porn writer, Patrick Hakeem opens up about his crazy life and his baller father.
This episode is sponsored by Dave Cyr Photography & We Will Walk You Dog Walking Services in the Junction, Toronto.
Fun Bobby stopped by the studio to talk about sobriety, comedy, and that time he blew a guy.
Yuk Yuk's founder and Order of Canada recipient Mark Breslin dropped by to chat about comedy, heroin and giving the hook to Jim Carey.
Yuk Yuk's Website
Geography, divorce and life in Maple Ontario are just a few of the topics discussed with the hilarious Juliana Rodrigues.
Well not an actual guru but he did play one on TV. We discuss this and more during this tantalizing chat with Mr. Hatt.
Writer/Comedian Jordan Foisy came by for a very candid chat about Halifax, heartbreak and deadbeat dads.
Jordan on Twitter
Vancouver's own John Beuhler talks about the ups and downs of Canadian comedy on location from the Best Western in Niagara Falls
www.JohnBeuhler.com
Art dealer turned standup, Kate Barron stopped by for a great chat before her upcoming move to England.
Kate on Twitter
Kate on Instagram
Paul is moving on up to the east side but before that he stopped by for a great chat and some warm beer.
Lovable Newfie and all around great guy Matt Wright travelled through time to talk jokes and dogs.
Matt on Twitter
MattWrightComedy.com
Former 102.1 The Edge DJ Barry Taylor dropped in to the studio to talk life in Hamilton, Comedy Records and the Icebreakers Comedy Festival...plus a "Barry Funny Joke"!
IcebreakersComedy.com
ComedyRecords.ca
Phil Luzi made his return to the Never Sleeps studio to talk Christmas, acting and coming out.
Phil on Twitter
philluzi.com
We may not talk about the twins Keith's wife is growing inside her but he does tell us about his time in prison...so that's something!
keithpedro.com
Keith on Twitter
We'll be right back with more Adam Christie right after this commercial break.
Adam on Twitter
adamchristie.com
The great Juan Gordon dropped in to talk food, chairs and magazines.
Food and Chair Podcast
Ian on Instagram
Winnipeg's own Garrett Jamieson stopped by to chat cars, Halloween and life at the family funeral home.
GJpartyhugs on Twitter
godofcomedy.com
Had a visit from the Auto Trader guy to talk bacne, bread routes and basketball.
Kyle on Twitter
Kyle on IMBD
An educational chat with Adrienne about the perils of cocaine use, living on the streets and the joys of a strap on.
Adrienne on Twitter
adriennefish.com
Michelle dropped by Never Sleeps to talk teeth, diet and living the high life on that sweet, sweet Degrassi money.
Michelle on Twitter
Michelle's album "I Know What You Did"
Um so, guys....lets ah, keep that energy going for our guest Todd Graham.
Todd on Twitter
Todd's Facebook Page Apocalypse Pooh
Sticky Nicky Beaton made his return to Never Sleeps studios only to discover that it is now a safe space.
Nick on Twitter
Courtney dropped by to talk fetishes, religion and how to get a leg up in comedy.
Courtney's Dreamleg on GoFundMe
Courtney on Twitter
Ol’ Tits McGee dropped by to talk road life, gas money and of course, TITS!
Plus a bonus track from Hunter Collins’ sketch album Nincom2oop.
Kathleen on Twitter
kathleenmcgee.ca
Great chat with Ben about his early days in TV and what led him to SiriusXM Stay tuned for bonus sketch from Hunter Collin's new album Nincom2oop!
Hamilton home owner and This Hour Has 22 Minutes staff writer Bob Kerr dropped by to remind us all about our mortality.
Bob Kerr Twitter
Bob Kerr Instagram
Pete opens up in great detail about his family, his upbringing and life in the town he grew up in.
petejohansson.com
Pete Johansson Twitter
Pete Johansson Instagram
Canadain Comedy Award nominee Alex Wood dropped by to talk drinking, drugs and all the other cool stuff he doesn't do anymore.
Alex on Twitter @woodcomedy
Alex on Instagram @woodcomedy
WoodComedy.com
Shawn Hogan dropped by to test out some material and promote his hangover Cure show running every sunny Sunday until Fall.
@shogancomedy
Shawn on Facebook
Just for Laughs Director of Festival Talent & Planning Zoe Rabnett took time from scouting comedic talent around the world to talk with us about dogs, adoption and of course comedy.
Zoe on Twitter
James is a UK transplant who tells us about his move to Canada and trying to make a go of it in sunny Saint John.
James on Twitter
James Mullinger's site
Graham took a late night Greyhound from Brantford to talk about his 4 dogs, his diet and the legend of Glen Gretzky.
Graham on Twitter
Graham's site
Jarrett stopped in to talk growing up in the country, life at the Paper St. Soap Company and his comedy goal to one day meet Shaun Majumder.
Jarrett on Instagram
Jarrett on Twitter
Jarrett's profile on funnybusiness.ca
Kyra is the Vice President of Yuk Yuks but it was her daddy issues that brought her to me.
Kyra on imbd
Shoelesscomedy.com
John filibusters for an hour to avoid the hard hitting questions only asked on the Potato Files.
John Hastings on Twitter
John Hastings on Instagram
Clifford dropped by for a glass of orange drink and to talk about his childhood addiction to spinning.
Clifford on Twitter
Julia pulled herself off my couch on her latest visit to Toronto to talk life in Ottawa, breaking into comedy and the big move to LA.
Julia on Twitter
juliacomedy.com
Lad-Ko-Wits (Live Album)
Ali dropped by to tell how things were on his dad's side of the family...which is also his mom's side - they're cousins.
Ali's site
Ali on IMDB
Uncle TT made the trip down from Bracebridge to chat about life in cottage country and a true Muskoka booster seat
Tyler on Twitter
Tyler on Instagram
Cal and I discuss life on the road, trying to sue Tim Hortons and a quick chat about his extremely hot sister.
Cal on Instagram
Cal on Twitter
Calpost.ca
The great Boyd Banks dropped out by to tell us about life in Moose Jaw before the big move to Edmonton and the knock knock joke that changed his life.
Boyd Banks on IMDB
Marito flew into the Never Sleeps studios for a little chat about comedy, alcoholism and his journey from El Salvador to Calgary.
Marito on Twitter
Marito on Instagram
Chantel drops by to talk about her plans for top surgery and the joys of growing up gay in Winnipeg.
Chantel on Facebook
Chantel on Twitter
Chantel's standup on CBC
John drops by the studio to talk prank calls, immigrant parents and Traffic....no, not that kind of traffic.
John on Twitter
John on Instagram
Hear more of John on Speaking Duck!
Steve and I discuss the CBC, London life and the other Steve Pattersons of the world.
StevePatterson.ca Steve Patterson on Twitter CBC's The Debaters
We talk going viral, beating up women and rolling the dice on the rhythm method.
Aisha Brown's Website
Aisha Brown's Twitter
Baby Dick on Kevin Hart's LOL Network
Steph stops by to tell us about her days as a lifeguard, highland dancing and her daddy issues.
Nigel Williams of the Pocket Dwellers dropped by to tell us about our lord and savior Jesus Christ.
A fun little chat with Tim about a time when being funny was all that mattered.
Tim Steeve's Website
Tim Steeve's Twitter
From standup to the big screen and a few steak dinners in between, Sammy Easton’s got some stories.
We chat with Matt about farm life and the importance of drowning cats. Instagram @Matt_obrien Official Site
Dave Hemstad warms us up for the Icebreakers Comedy Festival. We talk golf, being struck by lightning and the legend of Billy Bob Joe Taylor.
Dave Hemstad's Website
Dave Hemstad's Twitter
A great chat with Sandy Batts about life in small town Sudbury to clowning her way onto Toronto stages.
Jason Rouse stops by to discuss the lighter side of dark comedy. For more explicit Jason Rouse: Instagram & Twitter
Jeff Paul is joined by friend and fellow comedian Rob Bebenek to talk family, religion and the battle of Kitchener/Waterloo.
Jeff Paul opens up a file on Crave TV’s Letterkenny star, K. Trevor Wilson.
The two discuss his journey from child actor to TV star and all the ups and downs in between.
Jeff Paul sits down with fellow comedian Rob Pue to learn about one another and what this podcast is going to be about.