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Comedian Sam Walker tells all about why he was outlawed from the infamous Just for Laughs Festival for daring to make jokes and why he had to leave Canada to pursue authentic, uncensored comedy. We discuss the very real differences between audience's "offended radar" in Canada and the USA and how to get a visa without getting a Juno. Trudeau, Matthew Perry, Trudeau's Mom, we really give'er on this episode!He and the Danger Cats (other members include Brett Forte and Uncle Hack) have been banned from venues, stripped of opportunities and had completed gigs revoked - all for telling jokes across Alberta, Ontario and Vancouver. Support our buddies here: https://www.dangercatsshop.com/0:00 - 2:43 Why Sam Walker has one of the most unique styles of comedy5:10 How difficult it used to be to break into comedy from Canada and how it has completely transitioned since the pandemic6:00 Why Canada is no longer a country7:00 How Justin Trudeau’s mom became a woman of the night11:34 How to get an American visa without credits from failed institutions such as just for laughs , CBS, and the Junos 18:26 Why Just for Laughs is a dying brand23:43 Sam gives us the scoop on the new movie he is in25:26 Why the Danger Cat’s approach to comedy is one to aspire towards26: 40 Why a vast amount of comedians lack social skills/ are ret@rd3d29:24 What city in Canada is the worst for cancel culture34:35 Why woke stand up comedy doesn’t make money for the venue36:27 We discuss Sam’s iconic look and Sam keeps in his fanny pack41:02 Why you should see the world through Adam Sandlers lens44:01 Why shows that lock up your phone are worth going too46:00 Watch out for the Danger Cats! Why they are going to blow up in America47:00 The rowdy girls that always come to your show
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