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On Loving Norm Macdonald: A Remembrance

Today, September 14, 2021, the world mourned the loss of comedian Norm Macdonald. A hero of mine for some 30 years, Norm altered me profoundly and so here, in an unplanned ramble, I briefly reflect on what he means to comedy fans, how he altered the way some of us thought and even spoke, his genius and profundity as a comedian, our lone in-person encounter in 2011 and subsequent correspondences, and just how much sadder the world is for me without the funniest person ever, here to make it better. I love you, Norm. I always have, I always will.

vish and Norm Macdonald, backstage, River Run Centre, Guelph, ON, March 7, 2011

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Ep. #635: Zoon

Daniel Monkman discusses the history of Zoon, his love of shoegaze and noise pop, how his Indigenous ancestry impacts his latest album, Bleached Wavves, how rehab and music saved his life, future plans, and much more! Supported by you on Patreon, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.

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Ep. #634: Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson on his new memoir, Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice (1967-1975), Fairport Convention and British punk, touring with Bob Dylan, working with Jeff Tweedy, guitars in 2021, future plans, and much more! Supported by you on Patreon, Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.