Happy Funny Amazing

Joanne O'Sullivan (Host), John Bartmann (music)
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  • COMEDY INTERVIEWS

Guests tell host, Joanne O'Sullivan, their happiest, funniest and most amazing true stories.

  1. 2025-07-05

    Allana Harkin Re-Release and Something To Look Forward To!

    Little did Allana and I know when we recorded this episode two and half years ago, that this summer, she would directing and dramaturging my new solo show – Something To Look Forward To – running right now at the Toronto Fringe. The irony of this is that Something to Look Forward To tells the behind-the-scenes story of how Happy Funny Amazing — this very podcast — came to be and how making it helped me deal with some heavy grief after losing two of my brothers.  The show celebrates of the power of storytelling and the importance of art – while also being relatable funny and honest.  I’ve had some great reviews and audience responses so far — and that means the world to me. "...prepare to have your life changed. Because with Something To Look Forward To, your life will be changed." - Slotkin Letter  "...the writer’s sense of detail and her questing spirit are moving...Above all, she has a great rapport with the audience. Since she performs in the round, there’s nowhere to hide — a fitting metaphor for the show’s honesty." - Glenn Sumi, Toronto Star.  "...Joanne O’Sullivan tells this hilarious and harrowing story with such timing (bravo to her and director Allana Harkin), pacing, nuance and conviction that she has us all sitting forward at what will come next" - Slotkin Letter I’ve only got five shows left and I’d love to see you there: Sunday July 6 at 9:45 PM Tuesday July 8 at 5:45 PM Wednesday July 9 at 4:00 PM Thursday July 10 at 7:00 PM and Saturday July 12 at 12:30 PM. 📍At VideoCabaret, 10 Busy Street Tickets are only 15 dollars and can be found here: fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/something-look-forward   And now, to celebrate this full-circle moment — here’s a throwback to Allana’s hilarious and episode of Happy Funny Amazing.

    26 min

  2. 2023-06-27

    A Story (And interview!) from Norm Foster

    Tickets for The Foster Festival: https://fosterfestival.com/ Information on the Happy Funny Amazing Storytelling Express Workshop: https://happyfunnyamazing.com/workshops#service-1

    28 min

  3. 2023-05-07

    Stories from Christel Bartelse and Briane Nasimok

    Co-Hosts from the popular Live Storytelling Show, But That's Another Story, Christel Bartelse and Briane Nasimok both reach back into their pasts to tell Joanne Happy Funny and Amazing stories of love and loss. Plus, Joanne has an announcement about the next exciting chapter for Happy Funny Amazing. https://storytellingtoronto.org/festival/ https://happyfunnyamazing.com/

    33 min

  4. 2023-03-22

    Stories from Judy Holm and Paul Mather

    What do being a model in the 80s and being alone in a pandemic 40 years later have in common? Producer Judy Holm and Television Writer Paul Mather share very different and amazing stories of overcoming adversity, showcasing the unwavering human spirit that drives us to push through the unexpected and get to the other side.

    42 min

  5. 2023-01-31

    Stories From Steve Pratt and Geoff Siskind

    Founders of the Creativity Guild, Steve Pratt and Geoff Siskind tell uncannily parallel stories of confronting their own mortality - and surviving to tell the tale. Plus a crazy reveal, unlike anything we've heard on Happy Funny Amazing before. The Creativity Guild: https://thecreativityguild.substack.com/ The Creativity Business: https://www.creativity-business.com/

    51 min

  6. 2022-11-30

    Stories Live from the Stratford Festival, Featuring Pulga Muchochoma, Ijeoma Emesowum, and Ron Kennell

    Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Pulga Muchochoma, Ijeoma Emesowum, and Ron Kennell all tell extraordinary stories of personal journeys - whether leaving home and country, a life-changing hike, or an emotional tour to Iran - all are stories of lives forever changed. Stick around to the end of the episode for a few bonus stories and a lot of laughter! Taped live on stage in Lazaridis Hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre. Link to Pulga's Music Video! https://youtu.be/JTIIdvbDwQg

    48 min

  7. 2022-10-20

    Stories from the Stratford Festival, Featuring Beau Dixon, Lisa Nasson and Sepehr Reybod

    Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Beau Dixon, Lisa Nasson and Sepehr Reybod, tell happy, funny, amazing, and emotional stories of break-ins, breakthroughs and going on with only a day's notice - all Iive on stage in Lazaritis hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre.

    51 min

  8. 2022-09-15

    Stories from the Stratford Festival. Featuring Jani Lauzon, André Sills and Jason Sermonia

    Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Jani Lauzon, André Sills and Jason Sermonia, tell happy, funny and amazing stories of surprise concerts, close to showtime labour pains and a life entwined with the musical Chicago - Iive on stage in Lazaritis hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre.

    44 min
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About

Guests tell host, Joanne O'Sullivan, their happiest, funniest and most amazing true stories.

Information

  • Creator
    Joanne O'Sullivan (Host), John Bartmann (music)
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Happy Funny Amazing