House of Bad Comedy Podcast
Adamandia and Vanessa get together weekly to chat about comedy, life, and using comedy to work through the messy stuff. They dive into their experiences on and off the stage, which sometimes leads to learning new things about themselves, each other, and how Adamandia functions in life using an Android phone and Mac laptop. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please email us at houseofbadcomedy@gmail.com. Disclaimer: The views, information, and opinions expressed in the ”House of Bad Comedy” podcast are the personal perspectives and experiences of Adamandia and Vanessa. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any health condition and should not be used as medical advice. It is intended to provide bad to mediocre comedy in your life. If you do not enjoy this podcast and do not find yourself laughing at least once, you may stop listening at any time. There may be swearing, oversharing, and the occasional inappropriate joke. You’ve been advised.
Episodes
We went all over the place this episode. 😂
Adamandia recaps white-knuckling through hosting a Friday comedy show while fighting an oncoming migraine and drowning in school deadlines — low energy, basic transitions, but still getting the mileage in. Vanessa shares why she missed the show: babysitting for a friend and making a conscious effort to spend time with childhood friends' parents now, instead...
Sometimes your comedy brain shows up at the worst possible time. 😂
In this episode of House of Bad Comedy, we’re talking about those painfully cringey moments when we’ve tried to make people laugh in normal, everyday situations… and absolutely bombed.
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Adamandia just wrapped up her criminology class, so naturally, we had to talk about it! 😂
How much do we actually know about criminology beyond what we’ve absorbed from true crime shows, documentaries, and movies? Adamandia shares some of the things she learned in class that caug...
This week on House of Bad Comedy, Adamandia shares the story of her weekend adventure… including the time she somehow got on the wrong ferry! 😂 It turns into a conversation about trusting your gut, asking questions when you’re not sure, and remembering that it’s okay to pause and figure things out.
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It's another joke workshop episode! 🎤
Adamandia pitches a joke about why she might just be every Republican parent's worst nightmare, while Vanessa shares her observations from attending a toddler's birthday party as a single, childless woman. Plus, Vanessa works through brand-new material she's ...
Another catch-up and check-in! This week, we’re getting into the things that catch our attention when we meet someone new—from Vanessa’s appreciation for a nice pair of calves to the surprisingly specific thing Adamandia notices right away. 😂
We also wonder whether heckling bad ...
If you've ever wondered how stand-up jokes are built (or completely fall apart)…
Adamandia and Vanessa workshop new material, test out fresh premises, and see where the conversation goes. To start off, they dive into a surprisingly complicated question: are accents ever okay, depending on the context?
They also riff on their biggest pet peeves about bad drivers, including Vanessa's surprisingly satisfying alternative t...
After spending some time out of town, we're finally back together for a good old-fashioned catch-up episode!
We chat about our love of driving, why road trips can feel surprisingly meditative, and how having uninterrupted time alone with your thoughts is becoming a rare luxur...
It's another behind-the-scenes joke writing session! This week, Vanessa tests out new stand-up comedy material about Jesus, her prerequisites for making friends as an adult, and the surprisingly specific things that give her FOMO in her 40s. 😅
As always, one joke leads to another, and somehow the...
In this episode of the House of Bad Comedy, the Adamandia and Vanessa recap a recent successful backyard comedy show that brought together a unique variety of performers and new audience members. They discuss the post-show adrenaline and the importance of finding gratifying creative outlets to navigate life’s inevitable trauma and suffering.
The conversation takes a deep dive into:
- The "Church of Comedy" Concept: A poten...
Another joke writing session with A & V this week. #BTS
Adamandia thinks AI ruined the em dash, and takes way too long to explain what could be a short joke. Vanessa reveals what it takes to disappoint the family (hint: it might be related to some BDE)
This week, we're catching up on everything from Wreck Beach to... well... poop journals! 😅
Vanessa shares what it was like visiting Vancouver's famous nude beach, for the very first time, while Adamandia celebrates surviving an intense round of summer school. Along the way, we chat about the strange (and sweet) experience of seeing our younger selves reflected in our friends' kids.
Then Adamandia opens up about navi...
This week on the podcast, Adamandia and Vanessa are keeping things light and, hopefully, funny, before heading into their short summer break!
The two run new joke ideas past each other, talk about the random moments that suddenly make you feel super old, and question whether ...
In this catch-up episode, Adamandia and Vanessa get into everything from stand-up comedy in Montreal to growing up with strict 90s parenting expectations. Vanessa shares what it was like performing comedy in a completely different city and the things she learned while traveling solo.
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Who are you really… and who do you think you should be?
This week, Adamandia brings a fascinating psychology topic from school: Self-Discrepancy Theory — the idea that we’re all made up of three versions of ourselves: our actual se...
What do your inner stories say about you, and are they quietly holding you back…?
In this episode, Adamandia and Vanessa talk about the psychology behind self-schemas (the beliefs and narratives we build about ourselves over time), and h...
This week, Adamandia and Vanessa are doing something a little different. Vanessa has some open mics coming up, so they sit down to workshop a few joke ideas before they hit the stage. Nothing is fully formed, everything is up for debate, and that's kind of the whole fun of it.
This week, Adamandia and Vanessa discuss the fascinating overlap between intuition and pattern recognition. Are our gut feelings truly instinctual, or are they shaped by everything we’ve experienced?
Adamandia shares some of the ideas she’s been exploring in school, and the conversation evolves into how we make decisions, when we trust ourselves, and what happens when that trust gets shaken. That leads them to cha...
This episode is a reminder that sometimes the best material comes from the weirdest, and unexpected, corners of real life. Get ready for raw (literally), real, and slightly unhinged storytelling this week.
Please be advised: Adamandia and Vanessa get a little more open than usual in this episode, and some topics might make you squirm.
In this episode, Adamandia and Vanessa get real about self-perception, movement, and the little habits that shape how we feel day-to-day.
They talk about why it’s not what other people say about you that sticks…it’s the story you tell yourself. From th...
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