Episodes
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Join Oliver for the live 100th episode of 'Just Chill with Oliver George'! Recorded at Yuk Yuk's Ottawa in front of live audience, Oliver chills with four different and hilarious comedians. Including Kia Mazar, Jeff Davis, (return guest) Christina Muehlberger and guest of honour Derek Seguin! You won't want to miss this hysterical and celebratory podcast!
Recorded on July 11th, 2023
(We had an audience of around 40 people or so. Not too shabby for a Tuesday night in July!)
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
(Our soundboard audio ended up being unusable due to us having no experience recording off a live venue soundboard... levels were way to hot. Thankfully we had an extra camera running in the crowd and the sound from that ended up being pretty decent! That's what you hear here)
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
(Mav attended, as you'll see when some of the comics joke with him)
ARCADE- Oliver: 25 / Guests: 12 (No match! At Yuk Yuk's!)
©2023 Just Chill with Oliver George
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Just Chill with Oliver George #99 - Glenys Marshall
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Join Oliver as he chills with actor, comedian, dancer, musician, singer and all-around creative dynamo Glenys Marshall! A captivating individual and master of improv, Glenys also has a deep appreciation for collaboration and fostering inclusive communities within the arts. Earlier this year she began co-producing a very successful local variety show called 'Small Fish', which aims to promote a welcoming environment while highlighting performers from marginalized groups within society.
After performing on many of the same musical comedy shows, Glenys and Oliver finally got to sit down and podcast together! Early on in the chat, they reflect on their gratitude for having such supportive parents. With Glenys noting that many of her artistic curiosities were sparked by gifts that she received from her folks. This leads to Oliver learning quite a bit about a wonderfully unique and radical musical instrument...the keytar! The discussion later delves into talk about queer culture and the constantly evolving nature of language, before shifting to talk about fashion, Dungeons & Dragons, impersonating accents and much more!
Recorded on July 3rd, 2023
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 25 / Guests: 12 (No match, no time!)
©2023 Just Chill with Oliver George
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Just Chill with Oliver George #98 - Peter Andrew Lusztyk
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Join Oliver as he chills with phenomenal photographer (and old friend) Peter Andrew Lusztyk! A true visionary and innovative artist, Peter's work has been featured in many notable publications like Esquire, National Geographic and Wired Magazine (among others). You may have spotted his work adorning the sets of televisions shows like 'Suits' or the Matt Damon film 'Downsizing'. With new projects always on the rise, this award-winning shutterbug's career shows no signs of slowing down.
Peter first made his debut on Just Chill all the way back in episode 14, so there was plenty to catch up on... Especially since his original appearance was recorded right before the onset of the pandemic! Oliver learns about Peter's various struggles during that time, and how he was ultimately able to triumph over them. Things turn nostalgic as the conversation gets into childhood neighbourhoods and high school house parties gone awry. Peter later shares some travel tales and reflects on his experience collaborating with colleague Peter McKinnon. The podcast also gets into Canadiana, LEGO, Rolexes, working with Matty Matheson and more!
Recorded on June 17th, 2023
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 25 / Guests: 12 (No match, no time!)
©2023 Just Chill with Oliver George
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Just Chill with Oliver George #97 - Morgan O. Smith
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Join Oliver as he chills with author and former television personality Morgan O. Smith! You may recognize him as 'Mista Mo', one half of the Gemini award-winning comedic duo behind The Comedy Network's 'Buzz'. Since that show's ending in the mid-aughts, Morgan has shifted his focus to a life of growth and enlightenment. In addition to his frequent non-profit work with communities and youth, Morgan has also developed a fascinating meditative process that utilizes binaural beats and brainwave entrainment to reach higher levels of consciousness, clarity and inner peace. He's dubbed this practice 'Yinnergy' and describes it in detail within the pages of his new book 'Bodhi In The Brain'.
Things kick off with Morgan talking about his roots in comedy, leading to chat about what is was like co-starring on a television show for so many years (alongside his collaborator and friend Daryn Jones). Oliver then learns about the complete pivot in Mo's life and some of the psychedelic awakenings that lead to those drastic changes. Morgan shares a wealth of knowledge about nondualism, while also recounting many incredible experiences he's had that have changed the way he perceives reality completely.
Recorded on May 26th, 2023
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 25 / Guests: 12 (No match, no time!)
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Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Just Chill with Oliver George #96 - Jeff Leeson
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Join Oliver as he chills with the king of crowd work himself, comedian Jeff Leeson! His remarkable performances combine long-form improv and major audience interaction, creating hilariously unique shows every time that he's on stage. Jeff has two specials on Amazon Prime, a Dry Bar Comedy special and a new special on YouTube titled 'I'm Sorry I'm Not Kevin Hart'.
The podcast kicks off with Jeff describing what is was like first trying standup in his early teens, and how his mother was such an integral part of his budding comedy career. Oliver then learns about a public speaking disqualification that still haunts Jeff to this day. Conversation shifts to discovering his comedic style and why he was born to tour as a road comic. Later on, Jeff has everyone in stiches as he recalls a time that he got extremely lost, as well as an intense schoolyard fight that he was roped into as a youth. All this and a heck of a lot more in this wonderfully robust chat!
Recorded on May 23rd, 2023
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 25 / Guests: 12 (Beat them both! Close calls though...)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
https://jeffleesoncomedy.com/
Monday May 22, 2023
Just Chill with Oliver George #95 - Johnny Rogers
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Join Oliver as he chills with comedian, podcaster, musician and content creator Johnny Rogers! An exceptional host, Johnny always does a fantastic job on his own program (appropriately titled 'The Johnny Rogers Show'). He has interviewed a wide variety of interesting, entertaining and notable individuals, always building a sincere rapport with his guests in the process. His YouTube channel also boasts a ton of other great stuff, including Johnny's full-length rap album 'Undeniably Dope!
Things kick off with talk about collaborative podcasting, which later leads into discussion regarding etiquette and technique as an interviewer. Johnny describes his experience starting comedy over 12 years ago and how relocating to a new city was pivotal for him. Oliver learns about Johnny's vast experience reporting on pop culture, entertainment and other news stories. Including a recent instance where Netflix utilized a video clip of him for a documentary, neglecting to credit him and taking the footage completely out of context! All this and so much more in this splendid conversation.
Recorded on May 14th, 2023
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 23 / Guests: 12 (No match, no time!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Monday May 22, 2023
Just Chill with Oliver George #94 - Chris Candy
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Join Oliver as he chills with actor, comedian, musician and writer Chris Candy! He hosts his own weekly radio show called 'Neüz Pollution' on Los Angeles' KXLU and co-hosts a podcast called 'Bumper 2 Bumper' with filmmaker Rick Darge. In addition to his many talents, he is also the only son of legendary actor John Candy!
Things kick off with talk about the Crackup Comedy Festival here in Ottawa, where Chris was bestowing this year's Candy Awards upon standup comic Big Daddy Tazz and SCTV alumni Robin Duke. Oliver learns about Chris' musical endeavors, as well as his longstanding friendship with ska/punk icon Mike Park. The conversation later covers some of the very entertaining short films that Chris has been involved with and the importance of following your own path. Which leads to chatting about his Dad's remarkable body of work and Chris reflecting on actor Ryan Renolds' extreme admiration for John.
Recorded on March 25th, 2023
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 23 / Guests: 12 (Close...but I took him down!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Just Chill with Oliver George #93 - Glenn Humplik & Phil Giroux
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Join Oliver as he chills with two legendary Canadian comedy television personalities! That's right, returning guest Glenn Humplik brought the irreplaceable and charismatic Phil Giroux along with him this time around. As you can imagine...podcasting pandemonium ensued. Fans of The Tom Green Show are sure to adore this spirited hangout!
Things kick off with the guys discussing their recent forays into performing standup comedy. For Glenn it's a brand new experience, while Phil revisits the craft after decades away. The podcast also covers a range of tech topics, including artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, video games and more. Glenn and Phil express their mutual excitement for the upcoming golf season, while also hinting at a friendly rivalry. This episode full of laughs also contains an engaging debate about a hypothetical battle that hopefully ChatGTP can clear up in the end.
Recorded on March 20th, 2023
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 22 / Guests: 12 (No match, no time!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Just Chill with Oliver George #92 - Matty McKechnie (Graven)
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Join Oliver as he chills with skilled folk-rock singer/songwriter Matty McKechnie! Performing under the artist name 'Graven', he has a put out a whopping 15 major releases to date and also toured Canada three times over. His most recent album 'Simple Complex' is a collection of heartfelt tunes showcasing his beautiful lyricism, which was mixed by Juno Award winner Joel Plaskett! Matty also hosts a podcast called 'Graventown' which radiates with warmth and has featured an array of impressive guests.
This lengthy conversation is tangent-heavy and covers quite a lot of ground! Things start off with Matty explaining the origin of his Graven moniker and discussing how he got his start in music. Which leads to chatting about a myriad of different musical topics and artists. From hip-hop to country and just about everything in between, this episode is a great one for music lovers! Additionally, this podcast includes talk about Canada's east coast, Mister Rogers, mental health, the art of interviewing and so much more!
Recorded on March 7th, 2023
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 22 / Guests: 12 (Close, but Matty took the win!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
www.gravencanada.com
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Just Chill with Oliver George #91 - Fiona O’Brien
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Join Oliver as he chills with Irish comedian Fiona O'Brien! Since relocating with her family to Canada in 2012, Fiona has been harnessing her craft to become the endlessly entertaining comic that she is today. She has performed at noteworthy events like the Halifax Comedy Festival and had her work featured on networks like CBC and Sirius XM. Fiona's humour has also garnered her a very impressive following on TikTok and her hilarious album 'Magically Malicious' is available now!
This episode kicks off with Fiona describing her experience emigrating to the Great White North, and how that (coupled with a divorce) ultimately lead her to pursue getting into standup. Oliver gets in touch with his Irish roots, as Fiona explains the origins of St. Paddy's Day and fields a bunch of other inquiries about the Emerald Isle. In addition to their Irish connection, Fiona and Oliver bond over the often confusing, sometimes frustrating process of raising teenagers. Later on, Fiona recounts the time that she met Adam Sandler and also shares a wild story about almost dying on her way to perform comedy at a swingers club!
Recorded on February 13th, 2023
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 22 / Guests: 11 (No match! Fiona wasn't having it... lol)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George