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Mike Rita Sessions 15 - Drew Behm Drew Behm is originally from Alberta but has taken off since joining the Toronto comedy scene. His incredibly charming delivery and hilarious story telling makes him of one the most enjoyable comics in the country. Mike and Drew talk music, art, weed, Alberta and touring the country and doing all the gigs nobody else wants to do. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, comment, like, and share! Follow Drew Behm https://twitter.com/drewbehm https://www.instagram.com/drewbehm/ https://www.facebook.com/drewbehmcomedy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRmJ8KEctT_BKOZlrWU4gUw https://www.drewbehm.com/   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman  

Mike Rita Sessions 14 - Sandra Battaglini Ohhh ohhhhh, looky looky who do we have here...  One of the funniest comics on and off stage. Sandra Battaglini has gone from stand up comedian to stand up human over the past few years as not only is she a star on stage but off it she has dedicated a large amount of her time to making sure comedians voices are heard as the leader of the CASC (Canadian Association of Standup Comedians), an association for stand up comedians in Canada. One of the most engaging and enjoyable humans on the planet, i hope you enjoy this informative and hilarious conversation. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, comment, like, and share! Follow Sandra Battaglini https://sandrabattaglini.net/ https://twitter.com/sandrabatt https://www.facebook.com/officialsandrabattaglini/ https://www.instagram.com/sandrabattaglini/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKcByAnyolY6yfycYTNvKtw   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman  

Mike Rita Sessions 13 - Dave Merheje WOAH!!!! HUGE GUEST THIS WEEK!!!! WOAH!!!! HUGE GUEST THIS WEEK !!!! Dave Merheje is one of if not the most recognized comedians to come out of Canada in the past decade. With multiple Just For Laughs tapings, a Netflix special, a Juno award for Comedy Album of the Year, plus his roles on CBC's and Hulu's Ramy, Dave is blazing a trail for other Canadian comedians. We talk comedy and what its like to transition into the TV world from the world on stage. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, comment, like, and share! Follow Dave Merheje https://www.davemerheje.com/ https://twitter.com/davemerheje https://www.instagram.com/DAVEMERHEJE/ https://www.facebook.com/comediandavemerheje   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman  

Mike Rita Sessions 12 - Paul Thompson   In an industry as hard as comedy Paul Thompson has shaped his career around his high energy and unique style of urban and suburban comedy. This week I interview one of my personal favourite comedians and one of my best friends in comedy about our early days and talk about what Paul does to feel like an artist, even in tough times like this. Oh and drugs, we talk about drugs alot too :) This interview was recorded before Covid.   Thanks for listening!   Please subscribe, comment, like, and share!   Follow Paul Thompson https://twitter.com/iampaulthompson https://www.instagram.com/paulthompsoncomedy/   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman  

Mike Rita Sessions 11 - Naomi Poley What can I say about this week's guest other then she has become a complete legend in Canadian Cannabis over the past decade for her incredibly well put opinions and her no hold back attitude. I first met Naomi Poley, a retired nurse and current pot activist, in 2008 at the age of 18 and she must have been at least 50 years old and she could out smoke me so bad already that it was inspirational to watch and sesh with her. A millions stories, a million tokes and a million laughs I've had the honour of sharing with this long time activist and badass bitch! Enjoy!!! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, comment, like, and share!   Follow Naomi Poley https://www.facebook.com/naomi.poley https://twitter.com/naomipoley   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman  

Mike Rita Sessions 10 - Rob Bebenek   Fresh off the release of his album, Rob Bebenek steps into the hotbox and talks sports, comedy and life. Rob is one of Canada's top acts producing hilarious and sometimes thought provoking comedy. We dive deep in sports conspiracy and Rob finds out the truth about Canadian basketball legend Steve Nash. Thanks for listening!   Check out Rob's new comedy album "Everything is Fine" here: https://smarturl.it/robbebenek   Please subscribe, comment, like, and share!   Follow Rob Bebenek https://robbebenek.com/ https://twitter.com/rob_bebenek https://www.facebook.com/robbebenekcomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/ol_bebsie/?hl=en   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman  

Mike Rita Sessions 09 - Joey "Puff Mama" Baker This week's guest is a legendary figure in Canadian comedy as the owner and show runner at Toronto's infamous Underground Comedy Club, it's Joey "Puff Mama" Baker. Home to some of the most outrageous events to ever happen in Toronto's live comedy scene including drop ins from Joe Rogan, Tom Segura, Ari Shaffir and even The Iron Sheik. We dive deep into what makes a great comedy room and why The Underground Comedy Club was so successful. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, comment, like, and share!   Follow Joey "Puff Mamma" Baker https://www.puffmama.ca/ https://twitter.com/puffmama420 https://www.undergroundcafe420.com/ https://www.facebook.com/UndergroundCafe420/ https://twitter.com/UndergrndComedy https://www.instagram.com/undergroundcafe420/   Follow Mike Rita https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeRita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman  

Mike Rita Sessions 08 - Nitish Sakhuja   This week's guest is possibly the only stand up comedian in Canada that can out smoke me! Nitish Sakuja has quickly become one of the most sought after acts in Canada with his tireless touring and killer act. This stoner comedian is the real deal. Nitty and I talk about what it's like to be the comedian in the family, and how coming from traditional immigrant families can be tough for comedians. We also enjoy some Astro Pink Brand weed that leaves us both having a laugh. Thanks for listening!   Follow Nitish Sakhuja https://www.instagram.com/nittysak/ https://www.facebook.com/NitishSak https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf_5mRk_WS18dNcH9cfRD3w https://twitter.com/nitishsakhuja?lang=en   Follow Mike Rita https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeRita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman

Mike Rita Sessions 07 - Sam "The Caveman" Tarasco Sessions is blessed to bring you a Canadian TV icon! He's dirty, he's raw and he's hilarious, Sam "The Caveman" from The Trailer Park Boys is my guest on EP 7. Sam takes you behind the scenes on what it was like to work on the iconic television show. From stories with Randy and Lahey, to how Robb Wells aka Ricky gave caveman his start on TV. Truly an incredible interview and oh ya, Sam and I get super high too. Enjoy! Thanks for listening!   Follow Sam "The Caveman" Tarasco https://twitter.com/samtarasco?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/sammytarasco/ https://www.facebook.com/SamTarascoFanPage/ https://www.swearnet.com/?fbclid=IwAR2eQStaw7LQfRRxwOeOcLOMjmVx4LUaavCoPUJWJIS2rw3GBxXnW1YiUWk   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann   https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman  

Mike Rita Sessions 06 - Nathan Teixeira Mike sits down with his opening act and long time admirer Nathan Teixeira as they discuss what it's like to get started in comedy, raising kids while touring and what it's like for Nathan to open for the greatest stand up comedian to ever walk the earth!! ;) In all seriousness, this honest conversation between two friends is a great behind the scenes look at what it's like to be fathers and stoners In Canadian comedy! Thanks for listening!   Follow Nathan Teixeira https://www.instagram.com/420funnybuisness/ https://twitter.com/NateTEXeira https://www.facebook.com/nathan.teixeira.7737   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman  

Mike Rita Sessions 05 - Frank Spadone You like pasta? You like Pizza? You like getting high and eating Pizza and Pasta ?!?!? Well this episode of MRS is the equivalent of that in audio form. A hilarious indulgence into the world of ethnic comedy from two of Canada's best leaves you feeling full and satisfied.    Thanks for listening!   Follow Frank Spadone https://frankspadone.com/ https://www.instagram.com/frankspadone/ https://twitter.com/frankspadone https://www.facebook.com/FrankSpadone/   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman

Mike Rita Sessions 04 - Danny Raposo Mike sits down with one of the most popular pot chefs in Canada, Danny Raposo. He's been seen on Master Chef Canada and Dragons Den and recently became one of the leaders of the corporate cannabis cooking world with his unique style and creations! From his tough and gritty start to his television stardom, Mike covers everything on this episode with the stoner chef!  Thanks for listening!   Follow Danny Raposo https://www.instagram.com/thestonerchefcanadainc/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqp60OF6IeNLzaNLR8xCjkQ http://thestonerchefcanada.com/   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman

Mike Rita Sessions 03 - Chris Robinson   Chris is one of my best friends in comedy and one of the funniest comedians in Canada. The joints burn quick and so do the ideas during this podcast that includes comedy and family, religion and life and a whole lot of funny story telling. A great episode featuring a couple comedians seshing and having a good time.   Thanks for listening!   Follow Chris Robinson https://twitter.com/andmynameschris https://www.instagram.com/snapshotrobinson/ Comedy Album - Gut Bussa Vol. 1: https://smarturl.it/gutbussa   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathehumann https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman

Mike Rita Sessions 02 - Brandon Ash-Mohammed. Brandon is one of Canada's rising comedic stars and within minutes of this podcast you'll realise why. This fun and informative filled podcast touches on growing up gay and black in Toronto, being the first black gay comedian to release a comedy album in Canadian history and a million other topics that Mike and Brandon share and discuss enthusiastically. This is one episode you don't wanna miss. Thanks for listening!   Follow Brandon Ash-Mohammed https://www.instagram.com/brandonamcomedy/ https://howlandroarrecords.com/brandon-ash-mohammed/ https://brandon.lol/   Follow Mike Rita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https:/https://twitter.com/RitaTheHumanN https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman  

Mike Rita Sessions 01 - Sarah Hanlon.   Mike and Sarah get ripped and talk celebrity stardom, winning Big Brother Canada Season 3 and what she did with her 100k! They also find time to order pizza and talk about their love for weed. Enjoy this fun filled episode. (This episode was recorded before the pandemic) Thanks for listening!   Follow Sarah Hanlon https://twitter.com/flatshanlon https://www.instagram.com/flatshanlon/   Follow Mike Rita https://www.youtube.com/mikerita https://www.instagram.com/RitaTheHuman/ https://twitter.com/ritathesir https://www.facebook.com/RitaTheHuman