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Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, February 28 - Yuk Yuks, Edmonton (GREAT CANADIAN LAUGH OFF FINALS)
Wednesday, March 7 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, March 8 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, March 9 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, March 10 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Sunday, March 11 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Monday, March 26 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, March 2 - Great Expectations

A Pair of Singles (with Dawn Dumont) in ed magazine
Saturday, March 3 - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Saturday, March 17 - Married People

Other Apperances
Saturday, March 3 - MPW Infinity, Kingsway Hangars, Edmonton

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Wednesday is the Great Canadian Laugh Off Regional finals at Yuk Yuks (show starts at 8pm). If you're in Edmonton, hope to see you there. There's some great comics on the bill, and you're guaranteed a good time.

Sunday was MPW wrestler HEAVY METAL's birthday. I was at the celebrations along with CHI CHI CRUZ, 'YOUNG LION' BOBBY SHARP, BIG JESS, SHANE O'RYAN, MR. INTENSITY, EVAN INFERO, and THE WORLD'S MOST POLITE TAG TEAM (DANNY MANNERS and BRADY ROBERTS). And of course, RIPPER was there to make sure everyone got home safe. It was the first time I've been out drinking since the weeks following my brother's death, and I overdid it a little. On the plus side, Evan Inferno got a picture of me drunk with my head in a strip club toilet--fantastic. Britney Spears eat your heart out. I sobered up as the night went along--just in time to see BIG JESS lashed to a stripper pole. I think I was better off blind drunk.

Yesterday, I MC'd at The Comic Strip, which is always fun. I bumped into BILL GEE before the show and we hung out a bit. He even bought me a drink--of water. I think I've done my drinking for awhile.

As well, don't forget the MPW show this Saturday. Also, MITCH FATEL is coming to town the third week of March, so check that out at The Comic Strip. He's one of the best there is.

Thank You

Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, February 21 - Yuk Yuks, Edmonton
Monday, February 26 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, February 28 - Yuk Yuks, Edmonton (GREAT CANADIAN LAUGH OFF FINALS)

Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, March 2 - Great Expectations

A Pair of Singles (with Dawn Dumont) in ed magazine
Saturday, March 3 - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Saturday, March 17 - Married People

Other Apperances
Saturday, March 3 - MPW Infinity, Kingsway Hangars, Edmonton

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I was fortunate enough to win the audience vote in the Great Canadian Laugh Off Wednesday night and along with Judge's choice KERRY UNGER will advance to the finals on Wednesday, February 28 at Yuk Yuks in Londonderry Mall in Edmonton. I'll be joining my co-writer DAWN DUMONT, SEAN LECOMBER, KATHLEEN MCGEE, and a host of other in the finals where the winner will move on to Toronto.

This would probably be a good time to say thank you to all the people who have supported me over the last couple years. Everything I achieve is because of you and I always remember that. Regardless of who wins the contest, the crowd noise from the people who cheered for me Wednesday is something I"ll never forget. Thank you so much.

Dan

Update

Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, February 21 - Yuk Yuks, Edmonton
Monday, February 26 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, March 2 - Great Expectations

A Pair of Singles (with Dawn Dumont) in ed magazine
Saturday, March 3
Saturday, March 17

Other Apperances
Saturday, March 3 - MPW Infninity, Kingsway Hangars, Edmonton

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Hey everybody. Hope all is well and that you all had a good Valentine's Day.

Tonight is the Great Canadian Laugh Off. There's still a few tickets left, so call the Yuks box office if you're interested in coming down. I'm pretty excited. It's been a while since I've been on Yuks' stage and I'm looking forward to it.

Not much to report otherwise. I've seen a couple plays over the weekend "Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad" which was fantastic and "Les Liaisons Dangereueses" which is one of my favorite scripts. I think I've been watching too much wrestling though--when the sword-fight happened in Liaisons...I spent the entire fight analyzing the storytelling. I liked most of it, and the set-up was good, although the finish could have been a little more clear (or maybe it was a blown spot).

Feb 15 Kokanee Komedy Battle Postponed

Hope this gets to everyone before you head out. Apparently the Sidetrack Cafe has closed its doors, so the Kokanee Komedy Battle has been postponed until Kathleen can find another venue.

This sucks. The Sidetrack was the birthplace of Edmonton comedy as well as being an integral part of the Edmonton music scene. Hopefully we'll know more about what happened soon.

Upcoming Comedy
Thursday, February 15 - Kokanee Komedy Battle, The Sidetrack Cafe
Wednesday, February 21 - Yuk Yuks, EdmontonGreat Canadian Laugh-Off
Monday, February 26 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Sunday, February 11 - Valentine's Day

A Pair of Singles (with Dawn Dumont) in ed magazine
Saturday, February 10 - Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 17 - Bar Stars

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Congrats are in order to my writing partner, DAWN DUMONT, for advancing past the first round of the Great Canadian Laugh Off. I will be performing next Wednesday, February 21st at Yuk Yuks, so I hope people come down as well. If you want to come down and support me and all the other comics, call in advance and make a reservation, as I expect these shows to do well.

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Between the Living Column and A Pair of Singles, I've written everything on Valentine's Day that I can possibly think of. I'm told the Ottawa Citizen picked up one of the A Pair of Singles articles, so that's awesome news. I'm hoping we can continue doing it. Dawn and I will be performing together on the 15th at teh Sidetrack Cafe as part of the KOKANEE KOMEDY BATTLE's Valentine's Day special. I am quite excited.

Mo Update

Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, February 21 - Yuk Yuks, Great Canadian Laugh-Off
Thursday, February 15 - Kokanee Komedy Battle, The Sidetrack Cafe
Monday, February 26 - The Comic Strip

Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Sunday, February 11 - Valentine's Day

A Pair of Singles (with Dawn Dumont) in ed magazine
Saturday, February 10 - Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 17 - Bar Stars

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I just learned DAWN DUMONT, who co-writes A Pair of Singles with me in ed Magazine (this week's topic: Valentine's Day) and I will be going onstage at the special Valentine's Day Version of the Kokanee Komedy Battle Thursday, February 15 (http://www.myspace.com/kokaneecomedybattle ). As well, KATHLEEN MCGEE will be on with her boyfriend, RYAN and AMBER-LYNN of Mayhem will be there, and so will the unlikely pairing of POWERMANN and ANDREW IWANYK, aka the Humbugs. With the exception of a couple of joke battles and an ill-considered vaudeville routine with Powermann at the old Sidetrack, I've never done a two man show before. I have no idea what Dawn and I are going to do at this point, but I'm really looking forward to it. If we had someone to design a cool set for us, we could put on an advice show. At least I won't be alone on the day AFTER Valentine's Day. And isn't that the most important thing?

Update (Edited)

Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, February 21 - Yuk Yuks, Great Canadian Laugh-Off
Thursday, February 15 - Kokanee Komedy Battle, The Sidetrack Cafe
Monday, February 26 - The Comic Strip

Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Sunday, February 11 - Valentine's Day

A Pair of Singles (with Dawn Dumont) in ed magazine
Saturday, February 10 - Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 17 - Bar Stars

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The MPW taping was awesome. It was great to see everyone again, and the cameras were rolling to catch all the action for Season 2 of MPW MADNESS, tentatively scheduled to start airing in April. NITE and HEAVY METAL headlined with at 2-out-of-3 falls match, which was cool a) because you don't see many best of three matches anymore, and b) it was a great opportunity to showcase the "up and comers" in MPW. They lived up to the challenge and put on a great match. As well we saw SYNN return to action and WAVELL STARR, a legend in Canadian Indy wrestling made his debut. Plus we got to see STEVE RIVERS wrestle lucha libre style which was pretty hysterical.

The writing class looks to be great this term. I have seven students, and they are strong writers and the group is very open and friendly. It should be an excellent few weeks.

Don't forget about The Great Canadian Laugh Off happening Wednesdays at Yuk Yuks. I will be performing February 21st. Hope to see you there.

Last Friday Dawn and I went out to the bars to "research" our dating column. Truly, I have the best job in the world.

Back From Vancouver

Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, February 21 - Yuk Yuks, Great Canadian Laugh-Off
Monday, February 26 - The Comic Strip

Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Edmonton Journal
Sunday, February 11 - Valentine's Day

A Pair of Singles (with Dawn Dumont) in ed magazine
Saturday, February 3 - Kissing on the First Date
Saturday, February 10 - Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 17 - Bar Stars

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The Great Canadian Laugh-Off is underway. I will be performing February 21 at Yuks along with a number of other hopefuls. These contests usually provide great shows since there are always some good acts on the bill. I believe my night also features KERRY UNGER and TODD K, so come down and vote for your favorite. At the end of the night two of us will advance to the finals. Part of the decision is based on audience vote, so if you're interested in coming down, let me know and I'll see how many people I can hook up on my guest list.

Vancouver was phenomenal. In addition to performing at Yuks, I got a spot at Lafflines Comedy Club (Thanks to DAVID TSONOS for hooking me up with the number). Both shows were great. I also really enjoyed meeting some of the Vancouver comics (and one Calgarian on vacation). If I tried to name them, I'd probably forget someone and feel bad about it, but they know who they are. Thanks for making me feel welcome, guys.

Now that I'm back, I realized just how much work I have coming up. More headLINEs, more photo shoots, more articles with Dawn, more prep work for the Writing course...more stress, but also more fun. I never knew life could get this good.

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Update
Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, January 24 - Yuk Yuks, Vancouver
Monday, January 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Friday, January 26 - Sharp Dressed Man, Living Section, Edmonton Journal

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My flight to Vancouver leaves tomorrow. I'm excited.

I picked up an extra show, opening for LARS CALLIEOU in Camrose. Another comic cancelled at the last minute, and Lars rode out to save the day. POWERMANN was unable to make it as an opener, so I went in his stead. It's been a long time since I've done a two-man show, so I felt a little rusty, but the crowd was phenomenal, and of course it was nice to be out on the road.

The writing Science Fiction and Fantasy course that I teach through Metro Continuing Education will start February 5 instead of January 29, as advertised. What course is this? I hear you ask. It's a writing course I teach every year and forget to promote on the blog. I don't know if registration is still open (What a professional I am), but if you're interested in writing fantasy, SF, or horror for a living, you can get in touch with Metro and see if there's still space. And you'll get to spend fifteen hours in my august presence listening to me rattle on for fifteen hours (not all in a row). Here's the link: www.metrocontinuingeducation.ca

Got some great reader response to the first Dawn & Dan column which was called A Pair of Singles. I think the folks at ed did a phenomenal job with the layout, so it looked really good. The next one is on kissing on the first date, and should run in a couple weeks.

Update

Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, January 24 - Yuk Yuks, Vancouver
Monday, January 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Saturday, January 20 - Single in the City (w/Dawn Dumont) ed magazine in the Edmonton Journal
Friday, January 26 - Sharp Dressed Man, Living Section, Edmonton Journal

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Perception is interesting. Usually, I wear glasses onstage, but I was going to see a show after, and so I was in my contact lenses and Rock and Roll-ier clothing than I usually wear. I ended up doing a guest spot and it was interesting the way the audience seemed slightly confused at first, because my appearance didn't 'fit' the material as strongly. I love comics who perform with their entire body--their voice and mannerisms and physcial presence work with their jokes to create their act--but I wonder if some of the mannerisms I use have become a crutch. I don't mind being the 'nervous little guy' because it's a quick way to establish a stage identity, but I think its important to keep experimenting. Sometimes finding something that works means you stop looking at other ways to do things, and I think its important as an entertainer and in real life too, to keep trying new things (except for maybe seafood. I'm not a fan.).

The co-article with DAWN runs this Saturday in ed. I have no idea what we're going to call it, if anything, but I hope people check it out.

Thursday was fantastic at the Sidetrack KATHLEEN's done such an awesome job at building up the room. KEVIN FOX also proved to be an able attraction and even sacrificed most if not all of his winnings on bets with the audience. Either he's the consummate showman or he has a serious gambling issue. I'm always amazed at just how cool most comedians are. From the headliners on down, it's just an amazing community to be a part of.

Yesterday (Monday) I was back at the Sidetrack trying some new jokes. I think a few of them may have potential, which is exciting.

For those of you who have been writing in about the future of MPW on television, we're working on it. The plan is to tape a bunch of upcoming shows and start production work on them in a few months. I'll keep you posted once a timeline becomes more clear. Hopefully we'll be back on the air soon and better than ever. In the meantime, the next show is February 3 at the Hangers (www.monsterprowrestling.com).

If you're bored in Edmonton the TALES society runs a storytelling circle the second Friday of every month. (You can find the ads in SEE or look them up here: http://www.ecn.ab.ca/~tales/). I'd never been before last week and it was a really cool experience.

Update (edited)

Upcoming Comedy
Tuesday, January 9 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, January 11 - Kokanee Comedy Battle, The Sidetrack Cafe, Edmonton
Wednesday, January 24 - Yuk Yuks, Vancouver
Tuesday, January 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Friday, January 12 - Living Columns in the Edmonton Journal

Single in the City (w/Dawn Dumont) - ed magazine in Saturdays Edmonton Journal (Dates TBA)

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Tonight is the Shaw cable audition. I'm very excited. I also have a spot on KATHLEEN MCGEE's Kokanee Comedy Battle this Thursday, January 11. These are great shows because Kathleen goes out of her way to get a variety of acts on the show. Also, the audience gets a pretty strong role in the show, because they vote on the winner, who gets money.

(if you're a funny person and are living or visiting Edmonton and want to participate in the Kokanee Comedy Battle, here's the myspace URL: http://www.myspace.com/kokaneecomedybattle . Your contact name is Kathleen.)

I'm also excited about the upcoming feature with Dawn. It's scheduled to premiere either this Saturday or the Saturday after and run every couple weeks until Valentine's Day. I'm excited about it, and I hope people check it out.

Monday was a really gratifying night as RYAN and AMBER-LYNN collectively known as MAYHEM were offering us a look at their new TV show GUINEA PIG, which will be airing on the Discovery Channel. It always feels good to see people's hard work pay off, especially when it's folks you know. Afterwards, I snuck down to the Sidetrack to do some work of my own polishing some new jokes. It's always interesting to see which jokes resonate with an audience and which ones don't. It's like the audience determines your act, because ultimately they decide what's funny and what stays in your set.

Breaking News

The Comic Strip in West Edmonton Mall is hosting a TV taping Tuesday, January 9 for Shaw cable featuring some of Edmonton's hottest up and coming comedians including LARS CALLEIOU, ANDREW IWANYK, myself (or should that by MYSELF? I should really figure out the capitalization rule on that), and the rest of the usual suspects. (If I get a list of confirmed attendees, I'll post the full rundown, but rest assured it's going to be a good night)

So if you're free tomorrow, we'd love to see you out there. You don't often get a chance to see this kind of a show, and all of us would love your support.

Showtime is 8PM. Call The Comic Strip ((780) 483-5999) for reservations.

Tiny Update

Upcoming Comedy
Monday, January 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Upcoming Writing
Friday, January 12 - Living Columns in the Edmonton Journal

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Hope everyone had good holidays. My New Year's Resolution is to focus harder on my writing. We'll see how that works out. I'll be taking a trip to Vancouver in the next couple weeks, and I'm hoping to get some stage time out there.

It looks like DAWN DUMONT and I will have an upcoming biweekly feature in ed magazine. It will be a he said/she said look at single life. I'm excited about it. Our first entry should run either next Saturday or the one after.

Speaking of writing, here are a couple other interesting blogs to read:

tonyhomo.blogspot.com --hilarious, especially if you're an NFL fan, though perhaps not if you're a fan of the Cowboys. Written by "The Real Drew Bledsoe" (who is probably not the real Drew Bledsoe--though it would be funny if it was), it looks at the travails of this year's Dallas team through the eyes of a arrogant, petty, and not-very-bright washed up quarterback. Absolutely phenomenal writing.

standingonthebox.blogspot.com - Nightlife through the eyes of a New York bouncer. Not funny, so much, but compelling. Anybody who's worked in the hospitality industry will likely relate.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Upcoming Comedy
Wednesday, December 20 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 21 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 22 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 23 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

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Just want to wish everyone who reads this a happy holidays. It's been a great year for me, and things continue to look even better for the year ahead. I'm at the Comic Strip this week, and then will be taking some time to be with my family, who have been such a great support for me.

If you're jonesing for something to read, two folks whose writing I've been thoroughly enjoying are KELLY SOLODUKA and AMBER (I have no idea what her last name is). They can be found at http://www.myspace.com/soloduka and
http://www.myspace.com/bougieworld respectively. Fabulously entertaining stuff, especially if you're a believer in mouse sociopolitics, Jerry Bruckheimer, or Britney Spears' crotch.

NOTE: MPW MADNESS is on temporary hiatus from television. However there are some ongoing talks, and I expect to have some positive news to announce in the next few weeks. Meanwhile, there are shows booked through 2007 so I hope people will continue to check out the live events. The wrestlers and production team are some of the hardest working people I know and definitely worth checking out.

Update (edited)

Upcoming Comedy
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, December 20 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 21 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 22 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 23 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Sunday, December 24 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM

Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal

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Busy week this week. I host Hit or Miss Monday tonight at the Comic Strip. Tomorrow I'm filming lead-ins to the next episode of MPW MADNESS. Wednesday, is the filming for SURE-SHOT DOMBROWSKI (or at least my part in it) and Saturday is MPW's next live show--MPW JINGLE BRAWLS. The MPW show will be an afternoon show at the Alberta Ave Community hall and proceeds will be donated to Santas Anonymous, a classy gesture on the part of MPW.

I'm also trying to get my passport for a trip to the States next year. Why did I have to wait until you actually needed a passport to make this decision? The Passport Office is a nightmare, with people travelling for Christmas and with the new travel stuff coming in in January. Oh well. If that's the worst problem I have, I'm in pretty good shape.

Acutally the worst problem I have is Christmas shopping for my family. If anybody has any ideas, I'm open to suggestions.

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Upcoming Comedy
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, December 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM

Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal

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Busy week this week. I host Hit or Miss Monday tonight at the Comic Strip. Tomorrow I'm filming lead-ins to the next episode of MPW MADNESS. Wednesday, is the filming for SURE-SHOT DOMBROWSKI (or at least my part in it) and Saturday is MPW's next live show--MPW JINGLE BRAWLS. The MPW show will be an afternoon show at the Alberta Ave Community hall and proceeds will be donated to Santas Anonymous, a classy gesture on the part of MPW.

I'm also trying to get my passport for a trip to the States next year. Why did I have to wait until you actually needed a passport to make this decision? The Passport Office is a nightmare, with people travelling for Christmas and with the new travel stuff coming in in January. Oh well. If that's the worst problem I have, I'm in pretty good shape.

Acutally the worst problem I have is Christmas shopping for my family. If anybody has any ideas, I'm open to suggestions.

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Upcoming Comedy
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Wednesday, December 27 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Thursday, December 28 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Friday, December 29 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton
Saturday, December 30 - The Comic Strip, Edmonton

Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM
Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal

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It's been a productive week for writing. I'm still plodding away on a teleplay I've been pecking at for some time. We also did the lead-ins for the next MPW show. RIPPER and I are working together pretty well, although I don't think my own performance was as good as last week. However, I'm told most people watch don't watch wrestling for the announcers. They wrestling for the wrestling--though you wouldn't know it from how little of it some of the other wrestling shows put on.

KATHLEEN MCGEE is hosting a Comedy Contest at the Sidetrack Cafe December 14. Go down there and vote for who you think the funniest person is. The contest will be running regularly and is open to pro comics and people just starting out, so if you want to compete for the prize ($400), contact her through the contest myspace at www.myspace.com/kokaneecomedybattle . It's a lot of fun, so I encourage you to sign up and bring your friends since the winner will be decided by audience reaction. The December 14 show is all booked up, but she's hoping to run more shows in the future.

Incidentally, this isn't the first room Kathleen's hosted. She also ran rooms in the Thirsty Turtle and Blue Chicago, so this isn't her first trip to the dance. I remember Blue Chicago with a lot of fondness since I cut most of my open-mic teeth there when I was starting out. I also cut my teeth on those five dollar steaks, but that's another story.

Thinking about where I've come from reminds me to be grateful to the people who have helped me along my way, giving me a place to write or perform. Whether its' writing, comedy, wrestling, or life in general, there have been a lot of people who stood behind me who don't get recognition. From the staff of the clubs to the editors at the paper to the friends and family who have provided me with so much encouragement over the years, I offer a heartfelt thank you.

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Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Journal
Friday, December 1 - Kid Stuff

Upcoming Comedy
Monday, December 11 - The Comic Strip

Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM

Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal

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Quiet week this week (at least professionally). I've been getting lots of writing done though, so that's always a nice feeling. People often ask me where I get my ideas. I actually find ideas easy. It's turning those ideas into a decent column that's the work. My next column, on kids, runs this Friday in the Edmonton Journal.

As well, a new episode of MPW MADNESS airs this week at the usual time. It'll feature SHANE O'RYAN's return to action and the INSANE IRISHMAN/FINAL CHAPTER match I went on about at some length a few weeks ago. Filming the lead-ins for the show was as smooth as it's ever gone. RIPPER and I are working like a well-polished machine. Or a well-oiled shoe. Or something.

Wednesday Night.

If you're wondering what every comic in the city will be doing Wednesday night, they'll be listening to CJSR at midnight. Here's why:

Powermann and Lars co-host a weekly radio show with a focus on stand up comedy every Wednesday at midnight (MST) on CJSR 88.5 FM. or you can tune in online at www.cjsr.com This week their guest is Doug Stanhope! He was host of the Man Show and Girls Gone Wild. But to comedians he is known for comedy and he is the HUGE!!!

"Ask anyone whose opinion matters, and they'll tell you Doug Stanhope is one of the top ten stand-ups in the world today. [...]" Chortle UK

If you have a question for Doug email us here at kkcjsr@hotmail.com.
Doug Stanhope myspace http://www.myspace.com/dougstanhope
Doug Stanhope website http://www.dougstanhope.com/"

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Upcoming Writing
Living Articles in the Journal

Friday, November 17 - The Best Announcer in the World

Television(as 'Martial' Art McNeil)
MPW Madness airs every Friday night (Saturday morning) at 1 AM

Dan Brodribb's headLINES appears every Saturday in the ed section of the Edmonton Journal

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First of all, thanks to all who sent in birthday wishes. It means a lot.

My next Jounal article runs this Friday, and it's on my experiences as an announcer for Monster Pro Wrestling. Speaking of MPW, no pies in this week's MPW show, but it will feature two title matches: NITE vs. HEAVY METAL for the Jr. Heavyweight championship (It was a show-stealer live) and MASSIVE DAMAGE vs. DARREN "THE BOMB" DALTON in a barbed wire match. And yes, the shorts to which I refer in the article, are indeed the ones Massive Damage is wearing in the match.

The XM radio tapings at Yuks went well last Friday. I was the first act up on the late show, which means I didn't get as much of a chance to suss out the crowd as I would have liked. Still, I had a decent but not spectactular set. A lot of guys from Calgary came down, so it was great to see them. If I was better at names, I'd mention them, but they definitely established themselves as guys to watch. I also was glad to see KERRY UNGER again. On and off stage he's such a cool guy. If you get a chance to see him, do so. If you've seen the cartoon Yuk Yuks ads that run in SEE magazine every week, he's the guy behind them. Funny stuff. He's also part of THE NE'ER DO WELLS, a band that does some really funny songs. Look 'em up on myspace.

KATHLEEN MCGEE was co-middling Sunday at the Comic Strip with ANDREW IWANYK, while WELBY SANTOS headlined and KELLY SOLODUKA hosted. I enjoy watching all four of these guys (and gal), but I was most blown away at how much Kathleen and Kelly have both improved over the past few months. I've said it before, but I'll say it again. Watching other people grow and develop is one of the coolest things in comedy.

Rehersals are underway for SURE-SHOT DUMBROWSKI, a feature length movie directed by TIM MCKORT. I have a small role, but I intend to be the best Russian Goal Judge ever. In other movie-ish news, BILL GEE, LARS CALLEIOU and I shot a short teaser to promote the Edmonton Journal's ed magazine with the help (and camera of DON CAMPBELL). Alternate takes also included a cameo by the one-and-only MAX MAULT. If it makes the website, I'll let everyone know.

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the home of wrestler "MR. INTENSITY" MARK POSEY (and of course his wife, the lovely Mrs. Intensity). ECLIPSE and HEAVY METAL came along as well, and we discovered that Mark has a box full of old wrestling magazines from the days when the territories thrived and wrestling was treated as real. It made me realize how much times have changed, and how fortunate the MPW guys are. As far as I know, MPW is the only independent Canadian wrestling promotion with television, so our wrestlers gain some invaluable experience. If you happen to be reading this and are interested in getting involved in MPW as a wrestler, contact them through the www.monsterprowrestling.com website.