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Jon has a case of the sads about work. Luckily, "The Reverend" Brian Giles stops in to cheer him up. They also talk trucking, Trump and comedy. Pre-Recorded live to tape Saturday June 3rd 2017. Aired on Local 107.3fm (LocalFM.ca) Monday June 5th 9-10pm.   Playlist: Snoop Dogg - The Shiznit Rage Against the Machine - Bombtrack Sampa the Great - Blue Boss Intro/Outro music - RU Ready? by Hoveland   Brian Giles  The Reverend Brian Giles on Facebook Reverb Nation   Jon Forward JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred  

A quick update on Jon's work situation that was discussed last week before a rundown of the Tool concert in Bangor over the weekend. Matt Keenan returns to the show to talk about winning James Mullinger's Comedy Boot Camp, starting his own comedy show (Keen on Laughter) and his new podcast (Keenan Peel). Recorded live Monday May 29th 2017 on Local 107.3fm (LocalFM.ca) Playlist: Tool - Opiate Mumford & Sons - Holland Rd Dwarves - The Dwarves Are Still the Best Band Ever Intro / Outro - RU Ready? by Hoveland     Matt Keenan Facebook Instagram Twitter Keenan Peel Podcast   Jon Forward JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred    

Just when he thought things at work were back to normal, more gets added to the pile. Ian Estey joins him in the studio to give Jon some advice as a corporate shill. Ian also talks about his history with the radio station and the various projects he is currently working on. Recorded live May 22, 2017 9-10pm on Local 107.3FM (localfm.ca). Playlist: White Cowbell Oklahoma - Packing My Bags Cornershop - Butter the Soul Marillion - Incommunicado Intro/Outro - RU Ready? by Hoveland   Guest: Ian Estey    Groove Hill Studio on Youtube Groove Hill Studio on FB Hard Times in the Maritimes   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred

Jon talks about plans for his one man show at the Fundy Fringe Festival this summer. Special guest, Glen Jardine (R Bar owner) com s in to talk about The R Bar, No Jokes Barred and uptown Saint John. Recorded live on Local 107.3fm (LocalFM.ca) Monday May 15 2017 9-10pm Playlist: Timber Timbre - Grifting Ugly Duckling - Eye on the Gold Chain Intro / Outro: Hoveland - RU Ready?   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred

Jon stumbles through a half-formed analogy between video games and comedy before being joined by Mei Wonderful for her third appearance. She talks about sobriety, the different No Jokes Barred shows and the perils of being a comedy wife. Recorded live Monday May 8 2017 on Local 107.3fm (localfm.ca) 9-10pm. Playlist Hugh Dillon - My Mistakes PJ Harvey - The Pocket Knife Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes - Lullaby Intro/outro - RU Ready? (Hoveland)   @meiwonderful on Instagram   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred

Jon wanted to want to take in some ECMA shows and wonders if parellels can be drawn to comedy. Ken Bolton drops in to talk about upcoming shows, his comedy class, moving away from Saint John and his list of "best" local comedians. Recorded live May 1 2017 9-10pm on Local 107.3fm (LocalFM.ca). Playlist: Skinny Puppy - Worlock Tom Lehrer - We Will All Go Together When We Go Homeboy Sandman - Talking (Bleep) intro/outro - RU Ready by Hoveland   Ken Bolton classes Intro to Stand Up Comedy (May 7th) Writing Your Personal Memoir (May 10th) Intro to Novel Writing (May 11th)   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter  

This week Andrew has a guest on the phone. It's the host of No Jokes Barred and the Saint Jon Forward radio show. Mr. Jon Forward! The two discuss many topics from flyer gate, comedy beefs, the Halifax incident, comedy competitions, t-shirts on stage and much much more.   AndrewVaughanComedy.ca

THe fans demanded a return to Jon's Therapy Updates (tm) and he delivers! Reflection on his work future plus a surprising comedy job offer. Shane Ogden joins him in the studio to talk about his recent headlining show in Saint John along with hecklers and Chuckles Comedy Club. Recorded live Monday April 24th 2017 9-10pm on Local 107.3fm (localfm.ca) Playlist: Tragically Hip - So Hard Done By DJ Premier, Rakim, Nas, KRS-ONE - Classic Intro/Outro - Hoveland - RU Ready?   Shane Ogden: Chuckles Comedy Club Shane Ogden on FB @shaneogden1 on Twitter   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter

Jon spills the beans on a huge conspiracy in the New Brunswick comedy scene. Rudy Winsor bravely enters the the studio fresh of his second appearance at No Jokes Barred to discuss his checkered past dealings with Jon, KILLDEVILS and show flyers. Recorded live Monday April 17th, 2017 9-10pm on Local 107.3fm (localfm.ca).   Playlist: Eminem - Just Don't Give a Fuck KILLDEVILS - The Devil is For Sale intro / outro - RU Ready by Hoveland   Rudy Winsor: Rudy on the "Every Comedian in NB" show KILLDEVILS on Facebook   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred  

Jon debriefs his comedy weekend (Wilsers, No Jokes Barred Deluxe and Sunday Laughternoons) before Spike "Patches" Soulpatch surprises him with a guest from his roster of pro comics. Swami Anwar Lungi Khan AKA Jeff (Arif Hussain) explains the importance of "good points" in comedy. Recorded live Monday April 10th 2017 at Local 107.3 fm (localfm.ca) Playlist: Like a Motorcycle - High Hopes Father John Misty - Bored in the USA Tom Waits - Come On Up to the House (intro/outro) Hoveland - R U Ready   Arif Hussain: Tucker Park Road Podcast   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred  

Jon talks about his sneaky weekend trying to promote a local comedy show to local comedy fans. Kris Trotter (from the show intro!) is in the studio to discuss comedy, her life, outsiders and more. Recorded live Monday April 3, 2017 9-10pm on Local 107.3fm (localfm.ca)   Playlist: Suuns - Resistance Liza Minelli - Cabaret Cornbugs - Spot the Psycho (Intro/outro) Hoveland - R U Ready?     JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred

Jon makes a lot of points about customer service despite having no training, experience or ability to run a profitable comedy show. Snortz Comedy Club booker, Spike Soulpatch (Adam Landry) stops by the studio to offer Jon some advice on how to be a more bookable comedian. Recorded live Monday March 27th, 2017 in Saint John, NB on 107.3fm LocalFm.ca 9-10pm. Playlist: Blood Ceremony - The Great God Pan P.E.P.E. - Shadilay   Adam Landry Hoveland Hard Times in the Maritimes   Jon Forward JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred

New Saint John comedian and Comedy Bootcamp finalist, Matt Keenan, joins Jon in the studio for a chat. Also ... Jon whines about finding out there is another show he isn't allowed to do. Recorded live March 20th, 2017 9-10pm in Saint John, NB on Local FM 107.3fm (LocalFM.ca) Playlist: Buck 65 - Hot Lunch 30 Seconds to Mars - End of All Days Mastodon - Sultan's Curse  (Intro/outro) Hoveland - R U Ready?   Matt Keenan Facebook Instagram Twitter   Jon Forward JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred

Former H to the C co-host and current host of "The Pagan Place Sessions" podcast, Kalen Capson joins Jon in the studio. Recorded live Monday March 13th, 2017 on 107.3fm in Saint John NB 9-10pm (LocalFM.ca) Playlist Peeping Tom - Mojo Austin Eatman - Hello H to the C  Classic - Roast Beef Buffet Crystal Fairy - Drugs on the Bus  (Intro/outro) Hoveland - R U Ready? The Pagan Place Sessions: Facebook Twitter Podbean   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred

Mark Splude joins Jon in the studio to help with his existential comedy crisis about whether or not to strip for laughs. Recorded live Monday March 6th, 2017 on Local FM 107.3 (localfm.ca)  Playlist McLusky - To Hell With Good Intentions Drake - Energy Six Feet Under - Exploratory Homicide   (Intro/outro) Hoveland - R U Ready?   Mark Splude The Spludecast @marksplude on Twitter @marksplude on Instagram   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred

Brian "The Godfather" Godsoe joins Jon in the studio to talk comedy, video games, and live streaming. Bonus Phil SMith call! Recorded live Monday Februrary 27th, 2017 on Local FM 107.3 (localfm.ca)   Playlist: Big Sugar - Empty Head The Cramps - Garbageman Cyborg Octopus - Discobrain!   Brian Godsoe: @mayorcigarface on Twitter @Godsoe on Instagram Brian Godsoe Comedy on Facebook     JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred

Jon goes over his comedy weekend along with a therapy update. Sam Laidman joins him in the studio to discuss being a new comic on the SJ comedy scene, music, levelling up. Fredericton's own Phil Smith calls in to join the conversation about clean comedy. Matt Copeland also calls in with some news on his new webseries "Hard Times in the Maritimes". Playlist: Timbre Timbre - We'll Find Out '68 - Track 1 R Hoveland - RU Ready (instrumental)   Hard Times in the Maritimes   @slaidman on Twitter   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter No Jokes Barred

Jon talks about recent comedy shows at Wilsers Room in Fredericton and No Jokes Barred Deluxe at O'Leary's. SJ comedian Dan McCarthy joins him in the studio to discuss his process and his set at the Lloyd Ravn Memorial show. Recorded live Monday Februrary 6th, 2017 on Local FM 107.3 (localfm.ca) Playlist: Headstones - Losing Control Vince Staples - 65 Hunnid Dan McCarthy - Dad Suicide Bit Karma to Burn - Sixty-two   Guest: Dan McCarthy Dan on Facebook @booyadannyboy on Twitter     JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter

Inspired by last week's episode with Shane Ogden, a guestless Jon Forward rambles alot about his attempts to "give peace a chance" in the local comedy scene. There is also a very special edition of H to the C Classics that is not to be missed! Recorded live Monday January 30th 9-10pm on 107.3 Local FM (localfm.ca). Playlist Devin Townsend Project - Secret Sciences P.O.S. - Wearing a Bear H to the C Classic - The Rise and Fall of MC Crosswalk Mindless Self Indulgence - 2 Hookers and an 8 Ball   JonForward.com @jonforwarddotcom on Instagram @jonforward on Twitter