Category: Comedy

Facts are not “a matter of opinion” Dipping into Listowel Ontario’s cultural history

Posted on by Colin Burrowes

This is the final of three pieces of local media that dove into a strange incident that shook the foundations of Listowel, Ontario, in 1995.

I will clarify whether I was naked or not after you read this 174-word article, under no byline, that was printed on the final page of the Wednesday, October 4, 1995, issue of the Listowel Banner. It is pure comedy gold and should have won an award.

“Almost obscene” Dipping into Listowel Ontario’s cultural history

Posted on by Colin Burrowes

This is the first of three pieces I am reprinting from local media that dove into a strange incident that shook the foundations of Listowel, Ontario. When this issue flared into a fervour of debate among the town council and local authorities, my father told me, “You are ahead of your time; this town is not ready for you yet.” It seems that this is still the case. Yet, I’m still here.  

Originally printed in the edition of the Listowel Banner on Wednesday, September 20, 1995, this story had no byline attributed to it.  Although the newspaper has gone through several ownership changes since then, it has been printed continuously since 1866, and back issues can be found at the archives housed in the Stratford Perth Museum.

Woodstein Media Podcast Episode 16: Bonez Poley promotes other people, and mentions something about a debut comedy album

Posted on by Colin Burrowes

Episode 16 features a conversation with Toronto comedian Bonez Poley, who learned their performance chops in the Ontario punk and metal music scenes before crossing over into stand-up.

Poley’s debut comedy album is set for release on May 30, and in the discussion, there are hints at several other surprises to be announced soon.

Is there a message in the method of the madness that is Bonez Poley?

Posted on by Colin Burrowes

She might seem like just another comedian who has found her way to Toronto, but as her website boasts, Bonez Poley is a multidisciplinary artist, an activist, and a seasoned adventurer who leads a colourful life.

She spoke to Woodstein Media about everything from her wild antics on and off stage fronting thrash bands to her self-deprecating humour. She offered a lot of discerning opinions in between.