The Comedy Odyssey Podcast

Solo! I go solo this week, and talk comedy, Ninja Turtles, video games, and pro wrestling.  This might be the worst episode of this podcast so far. Enjoy!

If you had bet me that I'd make 50 episodes of this train wreck, I would have owed you a Coke right now.  Episode 50 of the Comedy Odyssey is very comedy centric, and features a chat with my buddy Brent Ayton/Ehtun. We were sitting in our hotel room in Grande Prairie, and after 2 days of incredible conversation, we decided to try and re-have all the same chats with microphones in our hands. Brent is a fantastic comedy, with the best work ethic I've ever seen. I hope y'all enjoy the episode.  Brent's twitter - @Behtun Adam's twitter & Instagram - @adamblank17 And as always, abcomedy.net Thanks for listening guys. If you liked it or hated it, please leave a review on iTunes. I dont know what that accomplishes, but all the real podcasts I listen to mention it. Cheers.

Hey guys! Sorry for the break, kind of. I return solo this week to blab about being on the road the last few weeks, where I want my comedy career to go, and my plans for the podcast moving forward. This episode is straight up 20 minutes of self-indulgence. You've been warned. I'm on Instagram & Twitter @adamblank17, and the podcast is on twitter @comedypodyssey And as always, you can find me at abcomedy.net Thanks, guys!

This week, I'm joined by arguably the best podcast guest in the city, ol' Billy Hannigan! William is a comic from Edmonton, and despite only being 22, he has all the anger and rage of a 70 year old man.  We chat about his dry spell, hangovers, and William takes time to rant about people he hates. I love this episode. Thanks for listening, guys. And always, please subscribe if you don't hate the show. Will's twitter - @wfosterh Will's Instagram - @williamhannigan Adam's twitter - @adamblank17 Adam's Instagram - @adamblank17 abcomedy.net

I roll solo this week, and I spend 25 minutes talking entirely about myself. Because I can. January 21 was my 2 year anniversary as a stand up comedian, so I spent this podcast looking back on my sophmore season as a comic, and lay out what my goals are for my third year in the business.  Thanks as always for listening, guys. You can find this thing on Podbean, iTunes, or YouTube. And if you haven't subscribed on anything of those things, you'd really be helping me out by doing so. twitter & Instagram - @adamblank17 www.abcomedy.net

This week, I (finally) got a chance to sit down with Celeste Lampa. Celeste is one of my favourite comedians, and people, in Edmonton. We talk about drugs, how she balances being a mom with being a comedian, PC culture in comedy today, and the #metoo movement.  I had a video versio of this episode as well, but after about 3 hours of editing, my computer ate it, and it's not giving it back. So audio will have to do, sorry guys. You can find Celeste on twitter @CelesteLampaand on Instagram @simply_celeste You can find me on twitter & instagram @adamblank17 Thanks for listening, guys! abcomedy.net

This week, I chat with comedian/East Coaster/Internet sensation, Mike Lynch. In addition to being a stand up comic, Mike is one of the brains behind "OutHouse TV", a group of guys that produce hilarious internet videos, with a heavy East Coast flavour.  You can find those videos at https://www.facebook.com/TheOuthouseTV/ You can also find Mike on Instagram @MikeLynchComedy And as always, you can find me on twitter @adamblank17 Or check out my official website abcomedy.net Thanks for listening, guys!  

Welcome to 2018! My first podcast of the new year features a conversation with one of the biggest celebrities I know; my nephew, Ben! Ben is 11 years old, and runs/maintains THREE YouTube channels. He regularly uploads new content, and does all the writing, filming, and editing himself.  Ben is ridiculously well spoken for someone his age, and this turned out to be one of the better conversations I've had since I started this podcast. We discuss starting a YouTube channel, gaining subscribers, and how when it comes to learning a new skill, there's no substitute for practice and hard work.  If you're interested in checking out Ben's work, it can be found at the links below:  Ben's YouTube Channel   Another of Ben's Channels (Called Butter my Bread) And you can find Ben on Instagram @ben_tobin06 Thanks for listening, guys. Take it easy! Adam's twitter - @adamblank17 abcomedy.net

I'm solo this week, and it's possibly the last episode of this mama-jama before 2018. So I spend it looking back on my corporate season in comparison to last year. I also talk a little about more about going after whatever it is you want, and list some of the projects I want to take with me into 2018, which will be my third year as a comedian beginning January 21st. If this is the last episode of the year, I just want to say thank you to all of you for supoorting me and listening over the last 365 days. I really appreciate it.  Twitter: @adamblank17 & @comedypodyssey abcomedy.net Merry Christmas! (It's not offensive, so shut up)

Kevin Light is a comic from Edmonton, who, along with his buddy Arturo Grijalva run "Goat's Head Comedy Night"; a weekly comedy show that takes place every Monday at 9 PM at O'Byrne's Irish Pub here in Edmonton. I wanted to sit down with Kevin, and pick his brain about what it takes to start and maintain a successful weekly comedy open mic. If you're at all interested in the work that goes into running one of these shows, I think you'll really enjoy this episode. Thanks as always guys, please sbscribe and leave a positive review if you like the show, and make sure to check out Goats Head Comedy Night the next time you're in Edmonton! Kevin's Twitter - @kevinlazerlight Adam's Twitter - @adamblank17 The Podcast's Twitter - @comedypodyssey www.abcomedy.net

Brandon Brown sat down with me this week. Brandon is a die-hard Seahawks fan, musician, and stand up comic from Edmonton. He's taking his talents to Toronto in the new year, so I'm glad I had a chance to chat with him before he leaves. We talk sports, how writing can be theraputic, and focusing on the grind and how you can get better at anything you want if you work at it. I hope you guys enjoy this episode as much as I did.  I have video for this one, too! Youtube won't give me an easy to use page yet, but if you search Adam Blank or Comedy Odyssey on Youtube, you'll find it. The link will also be at abcomedy.net And as always, if you like it, please don't hesitate to like/share/subscribe. Thanks, guys!

For the fourtieth edition of this bad boy, my buddy Dave comes back. We have a good conversation about the Louis CK situation, talk stand up's Mount Rushmore, and more. I think/hope/pray you guys will like it.  If you do, please leave an iTunes review. You can also find episodes of this podcast on youtube by searching "Comedy Odyssey".  My twitter is @adamblank17, and as always, you can find me online at abcomedy.net or on Facebook at facebook.com/adamblankcomedy Thanks for the support!

This week I had a convo with Mr. Nick McQuik. Nick's a comedian who hosts his own podcast, The QuiK & Slow Comedy Show, as well as produces/writes/appears on 2 shows; Chew on This and Strength at Length.  We had a good conversation about working hard, trying new things, producing and Ninja Turtles. I hope you guys like it! And if you do, a solid iTunes review would be killer.  Thanks for listening! Nick's twitter - @NickMcQuik Adam's twitter - @adamblank17 abcomedy.net

This edition of the Comedy Odyssey was recorded in my car on Highway 43, as Shawn and drove home from a fun show in Sexsmith, AB, so please excuse the sound quality. This is a very comedy heavy episode of the podcast, as we talked about advice for new comics, grinding, booking shows, and stuff like that. You've been warned. Shawn also co-hosts a fantastic podcast called "The Movie Jerks". If you're a cinema junkie, it's well worth your time.  Thanks for listening, guys! Shawn's twitter - @stfugramiak Adam's twitter - @adamblank17 www.abcomedy.net

This week I had a great conversation with my buddy Miklos Blackshaw. Mik is a comedian/shop foreman that's been a main stay on the Western Canada comedy scene for years. We talk drugs, Mik's ove of trolling people online, a little comedy, and some more drugs.  Thanks for listening, guys. Please leave a review if you don't hate the show! Mik's twitter - @ComedianMiklos You can also find him on Facebook, just search Miklos Blackshaw. He's always looking for people to argue with! Adam's twitter - @adamblank17 And please feel free to check out the new website at abcomedy.net!

This week I sit down with the Edmonton Comedy Scene's resident Milhouse, Scott Porteous. We have a great conversation that ranges from comedy/joke writing, to wrestling, to Simpsons, to comedy again. I think you guys will like this one.  And on that note, if you like the podcast, please take a few seconds to leave a solid review on iTunes, if that's your podcast platform of choice. It would really help us (me) out. Thanks for the support, guys! Scott's Twitter - @ScottPorteous Scott's Facebook Page - facebook.com/scottporteouscomedy Adam's Twitter - @adamblank17 Comedy Odyssey's Twitter - @comedypodyssey facebook.com/adamblankcomedy

Oh hey, didn't see ya tha! I rolled solo on this week's episode, and reviewed the shows I did in Ontario over the last couple weeks in Ottawa and Kingston at Absolute Comedy.  I then touch on dogs, and spend some time praising the SNES Classic. (IT'S AWESOME!!!) Thanks for listening, guys.  twitter - @adamblank17 my instagram - @adamblank17 The podcast's twitter - @comedypodyssey facebook.com/adamblankcomedy  

Happy Thanksgiving! As I edit/upload this week's episode, I'm sitting in an airport in Ottawa. And in keeping with the Thanksgiving theme, I'm thankful that there's a bar about 15 feet away from me, so I can go toast the holiday as soon as I'm done this! This week's episode is a conversation with my buddy Ken Hicks. Ken is a staple on the Alberta comedy scene, and legit one of the nicest people I've ever met. I really enjoyed this episode, and I hope you guys do too! Ken's twitter - @comicKenHicks Adam's twitter - @adamblank17 The podcast's twitter - @comedypodyssey facebook.com/adamblankcomedy

You know how dedicated I am to this stupid podcast? I recorded it alone, in a hurry, Wednesday afternoon, and now I'm sitting in a Starbucks on my Macbook like a hipster nerd just so I can upload it. I've become everything I've ever hated... I'm on the road this week, so I recorded this episode solo at home before I left. I get into the flag kneeling "controversy", Trump, and even a little comedy.  Not my best work. Eat me.  Enjoy! My twitter - @adamblank17 My Instagram - @adamblank17 Facebook.com/adamblankcomedy

I sat down and talked with my buddy Toben last week, and uploaded this days later for no good reason. Toben hosts the awesome Underdog Comedy Show at Blackdog on Whyte every Thursday night. He was a finalist in the 2017 Edmonton's Funniest Person With a Day Job competition. He's very funny. And he has a fantastic voice. Enjoy! Toben's twitter - @TobenSL Underdog's twitter - @ComedyUnderdog Adam's twitter - @adamthehabsfan Comedy Odyessey's twitter - @comedypodyssey Adam's NEW Instagram account (!) - @adamblank17 Thanks guys!