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Does CANADA have the BEST COMEDIANS??🍁🇨🇦😂 #flyonthewall #podcast #shorts #comedy

November 17, 2025 / 00:51

This episode discusses the unique comedic landscape of Canada, featuring insights on iconic Canadian comedians and their influence on humor.

The hosts talk about the high number of successful comedians from Canada, noting that 80% of the population seems to contribute to comedy. They mention the cold climate as a factor that keeps people indoors, fostering creativity.

Key figures in Canadian comedy are highlighted, including Kids in the Hall, John Candy, Katherine Ryan, Eugene Levy, Jim Carrey, Dan Aykroyd, and Norm Macdonald. The hosts reflect on how Canadian humor is distinct from American and British styles.

They also touch on the perception of American show business as the pinnacle of entertainment, with one host recalling his mother's admiration for American films like Wayne's World.

The conversation emphasizes the cultural significance of Canadian comedians and their contributions to the broader comedy scene.

TLDR

The episode highlights Canada's rich comedic talent and its unique humor style compared to American and British comedy.

Episode

0:51

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What the hell is it with Canada with this low population hall of fame comedians? 80% of Canada is good

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comedians. It's cold and you're inside. Inside a lot. The sensibility of SCTV. I know how to make people laugh. And

00:00:15

between the two of us, a lot of people enjoy themselves. It's not American and it's not English either.

00:00:21

Yeah. What is it? It's somewhere in between. We're an observer nation. You have a lot of creative icons. Kids

00:00:26

in the hall, John Candy, Katherine Harry, and Eugene Levy, Jim Carrey, Dan Akroyd,

00:00:30

Dor McDonald's, It's kind of crazy. Bob and Doug McKenzie. Good day everyone in the lower 48.

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Quintessentially Canadian. People think I'm from Canada. I mean, I love Canada and American show

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business is just the best in the world. America is the show. Even my mom when she saw Wayne's World, she said,

00:00:47

"Americans, they have it, don't they?" Not all. Yeah. Well,

Episode Highlights

Cultural Identity
Canada's unique comedic sensibility lies somewhere between American and English humor.
“It's not American and it's not English either.”
@ 00m 18s
November 17, 2025
The Canadian Comedy Scene
Canada boasts an impressive roster of comedians, including legends like Jim Carrey and John Candy.
“You have a lot of creative icons.”
@ 00m 24s
November 17, 2025

Episode Quotes

I know how to make people laugh.
Does CANADA have the BEST COMEDIANS??🍁🇨🇦😂 #flyonthewall #podcast #shorts #comedy
Americans, they have it, don't they?
Does CANADA have the BEST COMEDIANS??🍁🇨🇦😂 #flyonthewall #podcast #shorts #comedy

Key Moments

Cultural Observations00:21
Iconic Comedians00:24