8 episodes
VSP with Steve Patterson Steve Patterson
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VSP is the new podcast being launched by old (well, “veteran” anyway)
Canadian comedian Steve Patterson.
Comedy fans around the world know Steve Patterson as an award-winning stand-up comedian and the host of The Debaters on CBC Radio. With VSP, Steve aims to bring laughter and learning through interviews with experts who are actual experts and comedians who are actually funny.
The weekly podcast begins with a monologue of the week’s events put together by Steve and some of his funniest comedian friends, along with letters Steve has written (but doesn't know where to send) and various other comedy segments.
The interviews with experts are done the way only Steve can do them, and special bonus features are available on social media @VSPpod and NeverSleepsNetwork.com
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Pride And No Prejudice
In the season finale of VSP, Steve sits down with Pride Ambassador Elvira Kurt to discuss how peforming comedy is therapy and how to be an ally. Jon Steinberg teaches Steve about low cost airlines. Jon, Jennifer McAuliffe and Jeremy Woodcock go wild for the World Cup. Diana Frances tries to get energy drinks to chill. And finally, Steve sings a new anthem for the nation we all love.
VSP Charity of the Week - Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Mulitcultural Women Agianst Rape
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Drinking In Dartmouth
This week Steve sits down with music icon and proud Nova Scotian Joel Plaskett to talk about songwriting, performing with his dad, and buildings big and small. Jon Steinberg brings us his first and possibly last “Tech Minute." Jennifer McAuliffe gives an A effort on behalf of bees and Diana Frances says goodbye to Vancouver.
VSP Charity of the Week - Canadian Liver Foundation
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Shrewd About Food
This week Steve sits down with culinary activist Joshna Maharaj to discuss food standards in public institutions. We have a summer wedding RSVP from R VSP correspondent Jennifer McAuliffe. Studdies Buddies Jon Steinberg returns to explain where Canada ranks on the "Misery Index" with special guest host Jeremy Woodcock.
VSP Charity of the Week - Take Back The Tray
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Standing Up For Standups
Steve sits down with Sandra Battaglini to talk about what she's doing to get Canadian comedy some serious recognition and is inspired to write his own letter to Prime Minister Trudeau. We make slogans for the Ontario political parties better and our apology expert returns to apologize for something else he didn't do...
VSP Charity of the Week - Canadian Association of Stand-up Comedians
Sign The Petition: E-512
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Tareq Hadhad: Peace Love And Chocolate
This week Diana Frances speaks with Syrian refugee and successful new Canadian entrepreneur Tareq Hadhad about how he’s been welcomed in Nova Scotia and what he is doing to help others. Steve shares a letter to a racist New York lawyer (with help from Martha Chaves) and you don't want to miss an important VSP PSA.
VSP Charity of The Week – IWK Foundation
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Peace By Chocolate
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Music Credits
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Denise Donlon: Award Winning Supportive Person
Steve sits down with Canadian music industry trail blazer Denise Donlon to discuss what artists of all sorts should spend their “10,000” hours developing. Plus a letter to Ontario voters and a low amount of higher education advice for Americans from Jon Steinberg.
VSP Charity of The Week - War Child Canada
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