Aren't We Special

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Two Canadian comics break down the biggest stand-up specials in comedy—what works, what bombs, and what only other comics notice. New episodes every Monday with Lee Serviss and Aaron Hill.

  1. 5d ago

    #17 - Sam Tallent - The Toad's Morale

    This week on Aren’t We Special, Lee brings a slide whistle! The guys talk about advertising to fund art projects, Aaron's night at the Ottawa Comedy Roast Awards Ceremony, Lee's less-than-stellar hospital experience followed by a great night of comedy, and the challenge of mixing clean and dirty material—before discussing Sam Tallent's The Toad's Morale. This week is a little different: the guys also caught Sam Tallent live before hitting record, bringing a fresh perspective to the conversation.

  2. Jul 13

    #16 - Ian Bagg - Ian Bagg Vs The Government

    This week on Aren’t We Special, the guys talk about the etymology of the phrase "the shit end of the stick," public washroom etiquette, bidets vs. toilet paper, munchkin arm, and Dutch ovens—before storming into Ian Bagg's smoking-hot crowd work special, Ian Bagg vs. The Government.

  3. Jul 5

    #15 - Derrick Stroup - Nostalgic

    This week on Aren’t We Special, the guys talk about being topical, dollar-store oysters, trash pandas, hosting an open mic, why they miss MySpace, what makes a “best” friend, and the art of the “I look like…” joke—before they fully max out on Derrick Stroup’s Nostalgic, now streaming on Netflix.

  4. Jun 29

    #14 - Chris Fleming - Live At The Palace

    This week on Aren’t We Special, the guys talk about smoking cigars, their joke-writing processes, the challenge of turning off the creative mind, Lee's steampunk laptop, Aaron's newfound love of vinyl, The Boss, and the golden age of cable TV—before thrusting into Chris Fleming's Live at the Palace, available on Crave.

  5. Jun 21

    #13 - Kevin Nealon - Loose In The Crotch

    This week on Aren’t We Special, the guys talk about YouTube comments, what makes someone wholesome, the dangers of running your mouth about comedy in arenas, saying the N-word in the '90s, The Nutty Professor, and the Ottawa comedy scene—before leaning into Kevin Nealon's Loose in the Crotch, available on YouTube from 800 Pound Gorilla.

  6. Jun 15

    #12 - John Early - Now More Than Ever

    This week on Aren’t We Special, the guys talk about having a midlife crisis, streaming vs. physical media, how sweet the '90s were, how Daft Punk aren't even punk, trips to Blockbuster, and the rise of demassification—before prancing into John Early's special Now More Than Ever, available on Crave.

  7. Jun 8

    #11 - Greg Fitzsimmons - You Know Me

    This week on Aren’t We Special, the guys talk about how time is a theory, the origins of the AWS Podcast, artistry vs. organization, the war in Iran, and how not to be a bull in a baby shop—before getting into Greg Fitzsimmons' fantastic special You Know Me, available on YouTube.

  8. May 31

    #10 - Ricky Gervais and the Spastic Gammons

    This week on Aren’t We Special, the guys talk about the difference between a cold and the flu, hosting an open mic, Canada vs. USA hockey, and mimosas in the morning—before delving into Ricky Gervais' Netflix special Mortality.

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Two Canadian comics break down the biggest stand-up specials in comedy—what works, what bombs, and what only other comics notice. New episodes every Monday with Lee Serviss and Aaron Hill.

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  • Creator
    Comics Talking Comedy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Comics Talking Comedy
  • Show Website
    Aren't We Special

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