What's So Funny?

Dwight Slade returns to What's So Funny? to talk about death, drinking, aging, comedic relevance, forgotten Tonight Show comedians, cruise ships and his dear, departed friend, the legendary Bill Hicks. Brought to you from the third precinct of Baltimore. At least it sounded like that at times.

The Wet Spots return to What's So Funny? after a seven-year absence. Cass King and John Woods fill us in on their successes since we last talked. They've played the world, mounted a full-on burlesque musical, and had an American Nipple-gate experience of their own. They also talk about their monthly variety show in Vancouver, explain what their polyamorous marriage means, and discuss what Cass finds so disgusting about toes.

Harry Doupe returns! The veteran BC comic was back in his home province for a high school reunion and some comedy dates so of course we invited him back on. Never short on opinions, Harry takes on the Calgary comedy fest and the Canadian Comedy Awards, and reminisces about days of yore with Norm Macdonald, Howie Mandel, Wayne Cox, Maureen Murphy, Larry David, Steve Landesberg and the Tragically Hip.

Jay Ono and Pearce Visser drop by the What's So Funny? studios to talk about the Vancouver TheatreSports League. We learn how Ono taught Visser how to bomb on stage, what Visser shoved up his ass long ago, and as an added bonus Broken Ankle Guy makes an appearance!

Nikki Glaser's act may be like the Vagina Monologues, but in this episode of What's So Funny?, she gets serious about her past struggles. We talk about her eating disorder, argue about the deliciousness of alcohol, and she talks about nannying for a famous Hollywood director.

Gilbert Gottfried's career has been long and varied. But to hear him talk about it, it's always on the verge of ending. But whatever he's being fired from, be it Saturday Night Live or the Aflac Duck commercials, he's always got stand-up comedy and dirty jokes. Of course, that gets him in trouble, too. On this episode, he talks about all that and throws in a few impressions for good measure.

Katie-Ellen Humphries is true southern belle. The south of Canada, but still. In her first appearance on What's So Funny?, Miss Katie-Ellen talked about being a fat weirdo elite athlete, a super gross young person, and a wicked cute heartbreaker as a grown lady comic. We also discuss swimming with otters and the safety of sexy time underwater.

Ivan Decker may have eschewed university for clown college, but the kid knows his science – at least to a third grade level. We also talk about his high school musical career and his fear of spiders.

Baron Vaughn gives a clinic on how to be a fantastic podcast guest. The energetic Fairly Legal star talks about his rain-induced depression, actor's motivation, Shakespeare, farts and not being accepted by the black comedy community. And along the way throws out some pretty great showbiz references that belie his youthful age.

Glen Foster has been a mainstay on the Canadian comedy scene for eons. He talks about being the oldest guy in the room, being perceived as a right winger, human rights tribunals, and mentoring young comics.

Ari Shaffir was once a pious young seminary student. Now look at him, eating bacon and turning off lights willy-nilly. Ari talks about losing his religion on this elongated episode. Other topics under discussion: a recent review of his act, faking it in stand-up, and skepticism. Lots to chew on, but it's completely kosher so don't worry.

Sunee Dhaliwal returns – and on time this time! He came armed with a new hand injury and told us about the highs and lows of 2011 and why lack of driver waving etiquette gives him road rage.

Mark Breslin is putting the imp back in impresario. He talks about opening a new Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club in Vancouver, his relationship with Sam Kinison and critiques his own performance as a stand-up comic from 25 years ago.

Jay Brown and Patrick Maliha have never been friends. They're still not, but they at least came to some kind of agreement and mutual respect on this, the most awkward episode in What's So Funny? history.

Chris James reveals how he stays so trim, how he was discovered by Johnny Scoop, fills us in on his dreams and goals, tells us why he chose his stage name and why he enjoys trolling Facebook.

Paul Hooper's OCD finally got him to Canada. But his OCD also contributed to his earlier banishment. The North Carolina native talks about his eight years as a blackout drunk, picking up stray pieces of paper, checking out of hotels and why he'll never call 9-1-1. Again.

Mike Storck flew all the way from Baltimore to be with us. We talked about actors masking as comedians, the definition of alternative comedy, and where the comedy boom is heading.

Rob Mailloux has visited Vancouver before, opening up for Doug Stanhope and Jim Jefferies. But this is the first time the Torontonian has graced the WSF? studios. We talk about his eating disorders, an unfortunate early stage name, going up against the mighty Just For Laughs festival, visiting Little Mosque on the Prairie with Stanhope, and lessons learned from Humber College.

Will Davis makes his annual visit to What's So Funny? to talk about his baby: the Vancouver ComedyFest and all the acts he booked this year. And we'll throw around some American slang while we're at it.

David DJ Roy breaks his WSF? cherry in this episode, and talks about comedy riots, selling drugs, homelessness, hitchhiking, gang bangs and the porn industry. Er, I mean "adult film" industry.