Comedian, television writer and Artistic Director of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival Al Rae

Al and I discuss writing and performing comedy for the stage and TV. Al worked on a TV show with David Steinberg and does a great impersonation of Steinberg, on the set, calling for a lunch break. He also mentions comedians who influenced him including Ronnie Corbett, Dave Alan, Tommy Smothers and Bob Newhart. Al is a recovering alcoholic, who came out of the closet a few years ago and we discuss how that has influenced his comedy. Finally, he mentions how the careers of Burroughs and Bukowski inspire him. Don't miss this podcast with one of the most successful guys on the Canadian comedy scene.