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John Mostyn
On this episode of “My First Joke,” host Karim Kanji welcomes Toronto-based comedian John Mostyn for an honest and hilarious conversation about the journey into stand-up comedy. John shares how…
Nitish Sakhuja
In this episode, comedian Nitish Sakhuja joins us for an open and insightful conversation about his path in stand-up comedy. Nitish reflects on his personal health journey during the pandemic, the…
Ernie Vicente
In this episode, Karim Kanji sits down with Toronto comedian Ernie Vicente for an insightful and entertaining conversation about the journey from everyday life to the comedy stage. Ernie shares how a…
Nick Reynoldson
In this episode, Karim Kanji sits down with comedian Nick Reynoldson for a candid and entertaining look at Nick’s two-decade journey in stand-up comedy. Nick shares how he stumbled into comedy…
Himansu Patel
Our final guest this season is comedia Himansu Patel. Himansu recounted his two-decade journey in comedy, starting from promoting parties in Montreal to performing at notable venues like the Broadway…
Thea Rainford
In this episode, Karim Kanji sits down with comedian Thea Rainford to explore her journey into stand-up and the stories behind her earliest jokes—a perfect fit for Karim’s upcoming season centered on…
S2E8 Clif Knight
Comedian Clif Knight is this week's guest on My First Joke.Clif began by sharing his journey into stand-up comedy, detailing how he discovered the open mic scene in Toronto after moving from…
S2E7 Keesha Brownie
Comedian Keesha Brownie joins host Karim Kanji for a lively and insightful conversation about her journey into stand-up comedy. Keesha shares how she transitioned from dreams of singing and acting to…
S2E6 My First Joke with Hershawn Arora
In this episode, host Karim Kanji sits down with comedian Hershawn Arora for an in-depth conversation about the craft and community of stand-up comedy. Hershawn opens up about his journey from his…
S2E5 My First Joke with Allie Pearse
In this episode Allie detailed her comedic journey, which reignited after a breakup, leading her to pursue stand-up seriously. She recounted her first successful joke and its viral impact,…
S2E4 My First Joke with Zul Gulamhusein
Welcome to the show, Zul Gulamhusein!This episode centered around Zul Gulamhusein's journey into stand-up comedy. Zul shared his passion for comedy, driven by a desire to bring joy and reflect on his…
S2E3 My First Joke with Husein Panju
Today's guest is Husein Panju!Host Karim Kanji and Husein discuss Husein's journey from a legal career to stand-up comedy, highlighting his lifelong passion for humour and the skills he developed…
S2E2 My First Joke with Bong Gun Kim
Today's episode features my conversation with comedian, BONG GUN KIM and his journey into stand-up comedy, highlighting his transition from a traditional career path in Korea to pursuing his passion…
S2E1 My First Joke with Rasha Elfeky
Welcome to Season Two of My First Joke.Today's guest is comedian Rasha Elfeky.The discussion centered on Rasha's journey into stand-up comedy, beginning with her unexpected entry into the field three…
S1E14 My First Joke with Keith Bender
The final episode of Season One centered around Keith Bender's journey in comedy and his experiences as a performer. Keith reflected on his early influences, including his upbringing as the class…
My First Joke with Monty Scott
In this episode, Karim Kanji sits down with stand-up comedian Monty Scott to explore his journey through the world of comedy—starting with their shared roots in Scarborough. Though Monty now lives in…
S1E12 My First Joke with Freddy Jan
The discussion centered on Freddy Jan's journey into stand-up comedy, beginning with his early interest sparked by a classmate's suggestion in kindergarten. Freddy recounted his first performance at…
S1E11 My First Joke with Rebecca Reeds
Rebecca reflected on her journey in stand-up comedy, detailing her initial struggles and the evolution of her comedic style over 13 to 14 years. She shared memorable experiences, including opening…
S1E10 My First Joke with Kevin Christopher
Welcome to My First Joke with host Karim Kanji. Today's guest is comedian, Kevin Christopher. The discussion centered on comedian Kevin Christopher's journey into stand-up comedy, highlighting his…
S1E9 My First Joke with Mark DeBonis
Mark DeBonis is a Canadian comedian known for his stand-up performances and contributions to the comedy scene. He has achieved significant recognition in his career, including winning The Great…
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My First Joke has published 29 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Comedy, Comedy Interviews.
My First Joke is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 19m.
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