14 episodes

On the eve of his 38th birthday and 2nd year of sobriety, John Mostyn, has realised he has spent his entire adult life in a world of addiction, debauchery, and self destruction. Now newly sober, he is trying to figure out who he is, what he is doing, and how to behave as a (somewhat) responsible functioning adult human being/stand up comedian.

Join John, as he talks about comedy, life, sobriety, addiction, self care, wellness and everything inbetween.

Follow/contact John and the podcast on Instagram (@mostyncomedy), Facebook (@mostyncomedy) and Twitter (@mostyncomedy)

Modern Life Is Rubbish John Mostyn

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On the eve of his 38th birthday and 2nd year of sobriety, John Mostyn, has realised he has spent his entire adult life in a world of addiction, debauchery, and self destruction. Now newly sober, he is trying to figure out who he is, what he is doing, and how to behave as a (somewhat) responsible functioning adult human being/stand up comedian.

Join John, as he talks about comedy, life, sobriety, addiction, self care, wellness and everything inbetween.

Follow/contact John and the podcast on Instagram (@mostyncomedy), Facebook (@mostyncomedy) and Twitter (@mostyncomedy)

    S2/Ep 1: Quarantine Life Is Rubbish

    S2/Ep 1: Quarantine Life Is Rubbish

    John is back, and he is currently living alone in another lockdown. Will he turn to Jesus like some of his friends? Or is he quietly and patiently awaiting the vaccine so he can see Paddington 3 in the movie theatres?

    In this episode John tells us about his year (2020), starting a new business, dating during Covid, losing a friend to addiction, how the pandemic has forced him to look at what is and isn't working in his life, and spends a good chunk of time telling us what a masterpiece Paddington 2 is.  These are lonely weird times so its perfect time for the new season of Modern Life Is Rubbish.

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    #13 Back in time for the end of the world

    #13 Back in time for the end of the world

    John is back after a healthy podcast layoff.  He explains where he has been, how he is doing amidst the current quarantine, his hopes for the future of humanity and for the podcast.  

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    Check ma face on youtube if you want some visuals

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2YOD9byC10

    If you would like to subscribe to my patreon its www.patreon.com/johnmostyn 

    • 51 min
    Episode 12: Courtney Gilmour

    Episode 12: Courtney Gilmour

    We are back after a (lengthy) summer break.  Today I sit down with comedian, Courtney Gilmour to talk about comedy, life, manifesting, goal setting, diet and more!



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    Twitter: courtgilmour

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    • 59 min
    #11: Mark Hughes

    #11: Mark Hughes

    Comedian Mark Hughes drops in on the MLIR podcast to chat about his past life as a heroin addict and armed robber.  Mark tells us his story about growing up in Vancouver, getting involved in a life of drugs and crime, which ultimately leads him to be in and out of prison for most of his life.  After a seven year stint, Mark is sober and finds a new life with the help of stand up comedy, and AA. We break down the struggles and successes of being an ex convict trying to find a 'normal' existence in a new unknown world. 

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    If you are in Toronto check out this great show Mark is producing on July 12th (Laughs on Lives Terms) which will also feature me!

    https://www.facebook.com/events/383778092216836/

    • 56 min
    #10: Bawbag

    #10: Bawbag

    John is staying in an old Victorian prison/converted hostel in Ottawa, which reminds him of the time he got arrested twice in one day when he first moved to Toronto, where he encounters a Scottish detective.  This episode looks at how to deal with your past and moving on from it in a positive way.

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    • 1 hr 18 min
    #9 Time For A Pause

    #9 Time For A Pause

    After last's week's meltdown, John talks about taking a break from stand up and the reasons why, Iron Man training, and hopes for the future.

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    • 55 min

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