The Good Night Podcast

The Good Night Podcast

Two homies set out to make an entertaining and hilarious podcast. You will feel like a fly on the wall as your two buddies, Gabriel and Amer will make you feel at home. Two best friends traversing the Torrid Waters of Stand-up Comedy. Both up-and-comers in the scene, making our mark and sticking the landing. Be prepared to laugh, think and and forget all your troubles. This podcast if perfect is you want to turn our brain off and have a nice time.

  1. 5d ago

    Life on the Rez with CJ Monias

    Welcome back to The Good Night Podcast! This week, Amer Rez sits down with stand-up comedian, music producer, and longtime friend of the show, CJ Monias, the producer behind the podcast’s iconic intro beat. CJ talks about leaving his home community of Chisasibi in Northern Quebec to chase comedy and music in Montreal, sharing what life was really like growing up in a remote Cree community where television and MuchMusic offered a glimpse into the outside world. The conversation explores Indigenous culture, why humour plays such an important role in everyday life, and how teasing the people you love is often the ultimate sign of affection. The two also dive into CJ’s journey from producing hip-hop beats as a teenager to finding his voice on stage as a stand-up comic. He reflects on the teachers and mentors who encouraged him to pursue comedy, the challenges of building a creative career, and how music and stand-up have always gone hand in hand. Things take a hilarious turn as Amer and CJ compare their wildly different approaches to breakups, relationships, and moving on from an ex. From deleting every trace of a past relationship to getting a tattoo simply to troll an ex, the stories only get crazier from there. They also talk about Montreal’s comedy scene, roast battles, writing jokes, performing for different audiences, and CJ’s future ambitions, including taking on the French comedy scene and developing a horror film. Whether you’re into comedy, music production, Indigenous culture, or just love hearing honest conversations packed with laughs, this episode is full of funny stories, unique perspectives, and behind-the-scenes insight into life as a working comedian. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. New episodes of The Good Night Podcast drop every week. #Comedy #Podcast #CJMonias #StandUpComedy #MontrealComedy

  2. Jul 9

    French Comedy with Olivier Foy

    In this episode of The Good Night Podcast Amer Rez sits down with bilingual comedian Olivier Foy for a fascinating conversation about the differences between French and English stand-up comedy in Montreal. Olivier shares his experience performing in both languages, explaining how translating jokes has made him a stronger writer by forcing him to move away from wordplay and focus on universal ideas. Together, they explore why Quebec audiences connect differently with comedians, the importance of building a likable stage persona, and how French comedy has evolved from theatrical characters into modern stand-up. The conversation also dives into the realities of bombing in a second language, adapting dark comedy for different audiences, and the unique challenges of finding your voice as a bilingual performer. Amer reflects on his own journey performing in French, while Olivier offers insight into Quebec's comedy culture, the École nationale de l'humour, and the lessons he learned from studying comedy professionally. Along the way, they discuss comedy legends like Mike Ward, Sugar Sammy, Louis C.K., and Joey Elias, debate whether comedy can truly be taught, and share honest stories about writing jokes, handling rejection, balancing authenticity with performance, body image, loneliness, and the never-ending pursuit of becoming a better comedian. Whether you're a stand-up comic, a fan of Montreal's comedy scene, or simply curious about how language shapes humour, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of comedy from two performers navigating both sides of the linguistic divide. Follow The Good Night Podcast for more conversations with comedians, creators, and interesting people from Montreal and beyond.

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Two homies set out to make an entertaining and hilarious podcast. You will feel like a fly on the wall as your two buddies, Gabriel and Amer will make you feel at home. Two best friends traversing the Torrid Waters of Stand-up Comedy. Both up-and-comers in the scene, making our mark and sticking the landing. Be prepared to laugh, think and and forget all your troubles. This podcast if perfect is you want to turn our brain off and have a nice time.