Moms Are Not Funny

Jen Richardson, Christine Hall

Wannabe comics, Christine Hall and Jen Richardson, interview comedians about the moms that inspired them. Whether it's their own mom, their wives, friends, themselves or Kitty from that 70s Show. They talk about their favourite mom comedians, sitcom moms and more!

  1. Martha O'Neill, the Queen's purse

    2021-05-26

    Martha O'Neill, the Queen's purse

    Martha O’Neill’s wry, often edgy comedy is at odds with her laid-back, likeable stage presence; a combination which has made her an audience favourite wherever she performs. This Toronto native spent the first 10 years of her comedy career performing improv and sketch, but shifted her focus to stand-up 16 years ago and hasn’t looked back since. She performs regularly at the Absolute Comedy chain of clubs, at corporate/private events and has performed all over Canada, and as far away as Dublin and London. Television appearances include a stand-up special, “No Kidding” on iChannel, “The Mom Show” on the Slice Network and “Come Dine With Me Canada” on W Network. She is also a busy voice actor and former on-air personality at 105.9 The Region (serving York Region). Martha was nominated for a 2009 Canadian Comedy Award for “Best Stand- Up Newcomer”, has competed in both the 2010 and 2012 “World Series of Comedy” in Las Vegas and was a performer in the 2013 She Devil Comedy Festival in New York City. From 2013-2018, Martha was the Executive Producer of SheDot Festival (Toronto’s Festival of Funny Women) and continues to produce shows highlighting women in comedy. She recently released her first comedy album “Fine Big Girl”, available everywhere! We spoke about a number thing: Like how she's a b-word on ciderHer dad calling her standup shows skitchesWhat's in the queens purse?That she was a  HUGE fanilowHer Irish mother-in-lawAnd so much more!  Find her here: https://twitter.com/Martha_ONeillhttps://www.instagram.com/martha_oneill/

    54 min
  2. Kerri Louise: Mean Mommy

    2021-04-21

    Kerri Louise: Mean Mommy

    This conversation runs the gamut. Kerri is a seasoned comedian, with a comedian husband, mother of 3. She doesn't encourage her kids to go into comedy at all. We chat about cancel culture. Her mom, beauty pageants, having a comedian as a husband, having kids later, wishing she had them earlier and how she wants her kids to have them young, but not too young, getting her son to pee in a cup, and so so much more! How it was once the norm for moms to smoke while pregnant.  Check out her books, her special, and album here: Mean Mommy: Tales of Motherhood Survival from the Comedy Trenches http://amzn.to/2eeoDH6 Kerri Louise is Mean Mommy! With her fearless and hilarious attitude toward modern motherhood, comic Kerri Louise tells all and never holds back. Truthful and funny, Mean Mommy attempts to balance her career in the comedy trenches and stay grounded while raising three boys. Kerri knows you don’t need another bossy book about motherhood like you didn’t need the baby wipe-warmer you bought for $29.95. Mean Mommy costs less and offers inspiration, encouragement and non-stop laughter that will last way longer than the warm feeling on your baby’s butt. What we really want is Mean Mommy’s frank, reassuring and uproarious approach to parenting. After all, Mean Mommies raise the best kids! Harry the Elephant has a Peanut Allergy https://amzn.to/31lGpQd Follow Harry The Elephant as he discovers that he's the only elephant allergic to peanuts. Watch how he turns his lonely days at the peanut free table into happiness and trophies. This lighthearted, funny story explores allergies in a silly way that will spark a dialogue between teachers, parents, friends and family. With its captivating illustrations and clever wordplay, this book will entertain adults and children of all ages. Harry triumphs his way through when he finds out his new friends — Buzzy The Bee, Cam The Cow, Catherine The Chicken, and Tommy 2 Bird — all have something in common, and together they help Harry realize that he can accomplish great things when he puts his trunk into it.   Showtime Special - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_8osI1yYYc&t=136s   Her new comedy album Funny Mommy-https://orcd.co/kerrilouise

    43 min
5
out of 5
30 Ratings

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Wannabe comics, Christine Hall and Jen Richardson, interview comedians about the moms that inspired them. Whether it's their own mom, their wives, friends, themselves or Kitty from that 70s Show. They talk about their favourite mom comedians, sitcom moms and more!