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Halfhandsome Presents: The Codcast

Posted on July 21, 2022
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Comedy, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Theatre, Web Exclusives

Sketch comedy crew Halfhandsome adapted to the global pandemic with a if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em mindset, developing the hilarious podcast, The Codcast
The hilarity slung by the fine folks at sketch comedy troupe Halfhandsome is to be applauded.
Adapting the nose-to-the-grindstone work ethic and wink and a

Tags: CODCO, comedy, Greg Malone, Halfhandsome, humour, Newfoundland and Labrador, podcast, sketch comedy, The Codcast, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

TV | This Hour Has 22 Minutes Adds New Castmembers

Posted on October 27, 2021
By Dillon Collins
on Arts & Culture, Entertainment, From The Archives, TV, Web Exclusives

East Coast based comedy troupe This Hour Has 22 Minutes, which continues to have deep roots to this province since its inception, continued with its 29th season last night, and a new duo at the anchor desk.
Stacey McGunnigle and Aba Amuquandoh join Newfoundlanders Mark Critch and Trent McClellan as

Tags: Aba Amuquandoh, Cathy Jones, CBC, Mark Critch, Newfoundland and Labrador, sketch comedy, Stacey McGunnigle, Susan Kent, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Trent McClellan, TV

PEOPLE | Raised Critch

Posted on June 18, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
on Arts & Culture, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

Mark Critch is many things – comedian, actor, and author – but his most important role is that of Dad to sons Jacob and Will

Ask a kid what they remember most about a somewhat significant day in their life, and if skipping school was part of

Tags: comedy, Jacob Critch, Mark Critch, Raised Critch, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Will Critch

Mad About Majumder

Posted on May 10, 2021
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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Actor, comedian, philanthropist, husband, father: Shaun Majumder gets real on living life and raising his daughter back ‘ome in Newfoundland

Shaun Majumder is not only proud of where he comes from, but he makes a point to ensure his daughter, Mattis Maple, along with his wife, Shelby Fenner, get

Tags: comedy, COVID-19, Newfoundland, Race Against the Tide, Shaun Majumder, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Trent McClellan – The Hunt For Happiness

Posted on March 9, 2020
By Dillon Collins
on Comedy, Entertainment, From The Archives, Local, Web Exclusives

From sketch comedy to podcasting and the stage, Trent McClellan hunts for happiness and the funny side of life in this in-depth sit down with The Herald

Stand-up comedian, podcaster, cast member of an iconic satirist comedy troupe, from Corner Brook to Halifax and Calgary, Trent McClellan has a mound

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PEOPLE | In Conversation with Rick Mercer

Posted on November 20, 2019
By Dillon Collins
on Comedy, From The Archives, Web Exclusives

One of Newfoundland’s favourite sons, Rick Mercer talks life after The Rick Mercer Report, viral memes, political leanings and his surprising career highlight

Rick Mercer is the epitome of a glass half full type, not that his glass is lacking, mind you.
The Newfoundland-born and bred comedic

Tags: Interviews, Rick Mercer, Rick Mercer Report, This Hour Has 22 Minutes