Fest Quest

Hey everyone! No episode this week, just wanted to give a brief announcement that we are changing our release schedule to bi-weekly. This will allow us to work even harder on our festival, The Yukon Comedy Festival. So stay tuned for next weeks episode and keep subscribed and tuning in!    Intro by: Tyson and his Gameboy Musician of the week: Soul Brother Stef

In this episode we sit down with LA based, Michigan born poster artist Dave Kloc. We talk about his time spent touring with punk bands, managing merch for streetlight manifesto, and how he became one of America's most prolific poster artists.  All music by: Tyson and his Gameboy Comedian of the week: Joe Mande

In this episode we sit down with actor, writer, director David Eden. We find out about Fringe Festivals across Canada and how to get your event an audience with very limited resources. We also talk about David's early days in theatre in the 1960's and 70's. As well as the challenges faced when you you have to do everything yourself. This is a great episode for you self-starters and one-man-woman army's out there!   Comedian of the week: Katherine Ryan Intro and Outro by Tyson and his Gameboy  

In this episode we sit down with comedian, actor, writer, and producer Monika Scott and talk with her about her journey in stand up comedy in Los Angeles, as well as her sketch group "Hush Money". We also talk about the thankless job of event producer, and how to utilize social media to promote your event and get people out!    Comedian of the week - Monika Scott Intro and Outro by Tyson and his Gameboy    

In this episode we talk with Emily Farrell about her history with Yukon theatre production, we also dive deep into what makes the Dawson City Music Festival so special. Join us as we find out how you are already surrounded by your biggest supporters.   Intro by Tyson and his Gameboy

In this episode Richard and George talk with actor and comedian Jason Westover about being a professional theatre actor, training to be a professional wrestler, and some of the most cringe-worthy shows you've ever heard of. Jason teaches us a very valuable lesson for any time you are putting together an event "know your audience".

In this episode Richard and George talk with comedian Rivers Langley about growing the comedy scene in his small home town of Auburn, Alabama and what it was like to move to LA and finding his way in the big city.    Comedy Outro: Rivers Langley All music by: Tyson and his Gameboy  

In this episode Richard and George talk with Vice President of the Yukon Comic Culture Society and their key event Yukomicon, as well as the Executive Director for Skills Yukon, Tracy Erman. We sit down with Tracy and discuss why a business or organization would become a not-for-profit, as well as the challenges that come with it.    Comedy Interludes: K. Trevor Wilson Intro and Outro song by: Tyson and his Gameboy  

In this episode Richard and George discuss their personal connections to The Yukon, Planning events, and comedy. We discuss what the comedy scene looks like in Whitehorse now, and how that differs from years prior. We also discuss meaningful questions like "what is a moose nuckle?". Finally we also break down where we are with our own event, The Yukon Comedy Festival.    Intro and Outro song by: Tyson and his Gameboy