Inside Jokes

Hosts: Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests:  Carol Zoccoli // https://www.carolzoccoli.com/ Todd Ness // https://www.toddness.com/ It’s another Sunday night, another week in comedy - and tonight we’re talking to two crowd killers, from the New York scene to the Canadian West. Their take on comedy in a Covid world, their biggest influences AND the comedy giants we’ve said goodbye to this year! I’m Dean Young, and we’re about to go… INSIDE the joke!   

Hosts: Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests:  Harris Anderson // https://twitter.com/hulloharris?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Aaron Arya // https://aaronarya.com/home Gianni Fiasche //https://www.instagram.com/giannifiasche/?hl=en Peter Anthony // https://peterisfunnycom.tumblr.com/ It’s another Sunday night, another year in comedy… and it looks like 2022 is the same old punchline! As Covid roars across Canada shutting down clubs and gigs everywhere in it’s path, we’re checking in with some of our favourites from coast to coast to see just how ready Canadian comedy is for another wave! 

Inside Jokes - Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 - It's an Omicron Christmas THIS EPISODE OF INSIDE JOKES ORIGINALLY AIRED ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, 2021 Hosts: Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests:  Frank Spadone // https://frankspadone.com/ Pina Crispo // https://chicmamma.ca/ Keith Pedro // http://keithpedro.com/ Jean Paul // https://twitter.com/jeanpaulcomedy On today's episode, Dean and Vince are recapping the year in comedy! All of the hot topics and controversy that made headlines in the comedy world in 2021, and a great panel is weighing in! You don't want to miss this!

Inside Jokes - Sunday, December 26th, 2021 - It's an Omicron Christmas Hosts: Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests:  Frank Spadone // https://frankspadone.com/ Pina Crispo // https://chicmamma.ca/ Keith Pedro // http://keithpedro.com/ Jean Paul // https://twitter.com/jeanpaulcomedy On today's episode, Dean and Vince are recapping the year in comedy! All of the hot topics and controversy that made headlines in the comedy world in 2021, and a great panel is weighing in! You don't want to miss this!

Inside Jokes - Sunday, December 19th, 2021 - Jews Going Out Of Business Hosts: Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests: Ronan Geisler // https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ronengeisler Laura Leibow // https://kw-comedy.com/Laura-Leibow Jacob Balshin // https://twitter.com/dinkbalshin Simon Rakoff // https://www.simonrakoff.com On today's episode, Dean and Vince head towards the end of another year of punchlines but tonight they are catching up with 3 young crowd killers and one of our favourite headliners...and together they are JEWS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS! You don't want to miss this!

Inside Jokes - Sunday, December 12th, 2021 - Hoop Dreams And Hustlers Hosts: Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests: Cathryn Naiker // https://twitter.com/itsme_cathryn Freddie Rivas // https://twitter.com/FreddieRivas Joe Tuccitto // https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/owner-of-torontos-corner-comedy-club-on-local-comedians-and-laughter Andreas Prifitis // https://www.yukyuks.com/niagarafalls   On today's episode, Dean and Vince are pulling double duty!  From the basketball court to the comedy clubs.  With two Toronto comics who turned their love of the game into cult hit podcasts. And then, checking in with club owners to find out what 2022 has in store for live stand up! You don't want to miss this!

  Inside Jokes - Sunday, December 5th, 2021 - Dark Comedy for Dark Times Vince and Dean chat with Tyler Morrison and Rob Mailloux about the return of Toronto's renowned Dark Comedy Festival. Vince and Dean also chat with Seattle International Comedy Competition winner, Danny Martinello, about his victory and experience partaking in the event. Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Guests Tyler Morrison // https://www.instagram.com/tylermorrison123/?hl=en Rob Mailloux // https://www.instagram.com/roblovesarguing/?hl=en Danny Martinello // https://www.instagram.com/dannymartinello/?hl=en  

  Inside Jokes - Sunday, November 28th, 2021 - The Comedy Round Up: Second City, Second Home Vince and Dean chat with some of the cast and crew behind the new holiday season at Second City and their new home stage. The cast opens up about the return of live sketch and what Second City has planned for the holiday season. Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Tricia Black // https://www.instagram.com/its_triciablack/?hl=en Gary Rideout // https://www.instagram.com/garyrideoutjr/?hl=en Danny Avila

  Inside Jokes - Sunday, November 21st, 2021 - Can'EHdian Hall of Famers Vince and Dean shoot the breeze with the three creatives behind the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame, paying homage to the most prominent and memorable talent in Canadian comedy. Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Tim Progosh // https://www.instagram.com/tjprogosh/?hl=en Jim Stolek // https://www.instagram.com/jslotek/?hl=en Kenny Robinson // https://www.instagram.com/fabulouskennyrobinson/?hl=en

  Inside Jokes - Sunday, November 14th, 2021 - The Uncle, the Nurse, and the Wine Purse Vince and Dean chat it up with 3 local club comics on what performing at comedy clubs is like post-pandemic and their latest comedic albums. Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Bryan Hatt // https://www.instagram.com/bryan_hatt/?hl=en Zabrina Douglas // https://www.instagram.com/zabrinadouglas/?hl=en Tamara Shevon // https://www.instagram.com/teemair/?hl=en  

  Inside Jokes - Sunday, November 7th, 2021 - Roast Battle Canada Vince and Dean talk with four comics from the new CTV comedy series, Roast Battle Canada, about their experiences of being apart of the show and what roasting in the modern comedic world looks like. Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Daniel Woodrow // https://www.instagram.com/mrwoodrow/ Sophie Buddle // https://www.instagram.com/sophbuds/ Mike Rita // https://www.instagram.com/ritathehuman/  

  Inside Jokes - Sunday, October 31st, 2021 -  Halloween Round-Up: Undead Air! Vince and Dean chat with the creators of Sonar Network, a podcast network that features mystery and paranormal podcasts with a comedic twist. The creators explain the inception and objectives of their podcast network and share their thoughts on the relevance of podcasting in the comedic world as an alternative to traditional radio. Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Michael Mongiardi // https://www.instagram.com/mikemonjo/?hl=en Marianna Miniotis // https://www.instagram.com/marimints/?hl=en Griffin Toplitsky // https://www.instagram.com/toplitsky/?hl=en Ian Geldart // https://www.instagram.com/iangeldart/?hl=en https://thesonarnetwork.com/  

Inside Jokes - Sunday, October 24th, 2021 - Magiacakes & Millennials Hosts Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Guido Cocomello // https://www.instagram.com/guidococomello Levi Mccachen // https://www.thecomedymix.com/?portfolio=levi-mccachen On today's episode, Dean and Vince have a fun conversation with Guido and Levi.  Find out all about Guido's new one-man show ''So I Married a Mangiacake.''  How does this new shoe and his comedy in general, pull apart the cultural differences between the Italian-Canadian community, and non-Italians?  The guys then speak to Levi about his debut standup album 'Illuminati.''  How much do the current social politics of today play into his material, as a 30 year old standup?  Gender identity, race relations, cancel culture, wokeness...How much does this all fit into his voice? You don't want to miss this!

Inside Jokes - Sunday, October 17th, 2021 - Jokes & Joie de Vivre! Hosts Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Pantelis // https://www.instagram.com/bigp4h Gianni Fiache // https://www.instagram.com/giannifiasche On today's episode, Dean and Vince have a fun conversation with Pantelis and Gianni.  Find out how much of a massive part of Montreal's identity as a city is rooted in live entertainment, what exactly is the job of a ''Hype Man'' in comedy and if Quebec crowds stand out as something of their own. You don't want to miss this!

  Inside Jokes - Sunday, October 10th, 2021 - Hollywood North Vince and Dean chat with the cast of Audition, an award winning comedy series. Cast members Jaclyn Dipietro, Marc-Anthony Sinagoga, and Cosimo Tucci collectively explain how the comedic series was created and produced – also delineating each of their own personal comedic aspirations. Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Jaclyn Dipietro // https://www.instagram.com/ivylieve47/?hl=en Marc-Anthony Sinagoga // https://www.instagram.com/notmarcanthony/?hl=en Cosimo Tucci // https://www.instagram.com/cosimotucci/?hl=en  

Inside Jokes - Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 - The Best Medicine Hosts Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Quinn C. Martin // https://www.instagram.com/quinnthecomic Vinny Fasline // https://www.instagram.com/vinnyfasline   On today's episode, Dean and Vince chat with Quinn and Vinny.  The guys speak with Quinn about his new album, ''Girl, Quinterrupted.'' How much of an influence does the environment we grow up in flavour our comedy.  Is there a difference between Toronto comedy than New York or L.A?  With Vinny, they talk about how his brain cancer launched him into comedy and find out who gave Vinny his biggest push when he first jumped on the stage. You don't want to miss this!  

Inside Jokes - Sunday, September 26th, 2021 - The Comedy Round Up: Acting Canadian Hosts Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Tenisha Collins // https://www.instagram.com/teneishac Sandra Battaglini // https://www.sandrabattaglini.net Emmanuelle Vaugier // https://twitter.com/evaugier Gwynne Phillips // https://www.instagram.com/gwynne.phillips   On today's episode, Dean and Vince rounded up actors that all can relate to the industry and ''hot topics'' around the business as it compares to film/tv/stand-up and stage.  Our Round Up is a full panel of strong female minds from all sides of the entertainment industry that spreads from Montreal to Toronto to Los Angeles. You don't want to miss this!

Inside Jokes - Sunday, September 19th, 2021 - Chill Therapy Hosts Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Talie Perry // https://www.instagram.com/chickenfriedboobs Akeem Hoyt Charles // https://twitter.com/akeemtweetz Namcy Ho // https://www.instagram.com/nancyhohaha   On today's episode, we are all taking a chill pill.  We're checking in with three west coast comics - each with a cause that brought them to the stage.  Find out about upcoming shows, can they be productive and proactive, and can they balance normality with comedy?! You don't want to miss this!

  Joined by Nick Smeriglio, Eric D’Alessandro, Eva Alexo, Neema Naz, and Marito Lopez, Vince and Dean chat it up with a host of comics to commemorate the 300th episode of Inside Jokes and its 6th season. All of the comics reflect on the challenges of reconnecting with their audiences during the pandemic and developing their comedic material to reach the digital world. Nick Smeriglio // https://www.instagram.com/nickysmigs/?hl=en Eric D’Alessandro // https://www.instagram.com/ericdalessandro/?hl=en Eva Alexo // https://www.instagram.com/evaalexocomedy/?hl=en Neema Naz // https://www.instagram.com/neemanaz/?hl=en Marito Lopez // https://www.instagram.com/nochampagnepapi/?hl=en

  Inside Jokes - Sunday, September 5th, 2021 -  One-on-One w/ Vic DiBitetto - "Cawfee Tawk wit Vic" Vince and Dean catch up with renowned New York comedian Vic DiBitteto about his journey to stardom within the comedic world and being a viral hit on the Internet and social media. Vic shares his sentiments on the digital facets of comedy and the power of fan bases to support his comedic aspirations as well. Dean Young // https://twitter.com/comicdeanyoung Vince Tedesco // https://www.instagram.com/bigvinniestyles/?hl=en  Guests Vic DiBitetto // https://vicdibitetto.net/