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Park Bench Ontology

is a low-stakes existential crisis disguised as a comedy podcast for people quietly losing faith in the script of modern life. Each week, comedian and writer Gavin Stephens dissects the absurd machinery of capitalism and culture — from sitcoms to wealth inequality, Baudrillard to people who talk in the movies — exposing the broken myths, invisible rules, and slow-motion collapse we all pretend isn’t happening.Presented by The Chonilla Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Episode 148 – LA Stories & Eyez AIDZ

Park Bench Ontology ·

2016/02/29

Manolis is back from his West Coast trip, regaling us with good stories, and other ones. We talk about a ghost wing man, standup as therapy, and crappy open mic moments that get heated! Please remember to subscribe, comment, share and rate.

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Episode 147 – Chasing Yellow Fever

Park Bench Ontology ·

2016/02/22

We welcome back the talented Michael Moses and enigmatic Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) to discuss all things family, including the impacts of the lack of fathers. The other Nick (@ndurie) asks a vague question that spawns a great conversation about where we are individually with standup. Remember to subscribe, comment, share and rate. We love you.

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Episode 146 – Rick Shapiro & Sean Humphries

Park Bench Ontology ·

2016/02/17

A special edition of #GirlsNightOut! While at the 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood, California, Manolis Zontanos interviews the great Rick Shapiro (@rickshapirotv) and his good friend and fellow comic, Sean Humphries (@elhump). The three discuss the balance of good and evil. Shout out to our #California listeners: be sure to follow @ManolisZontanos for dates in your area.

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102:01

Episode 145 – The Amazing Racist

Park Bench Ontology ·

2016/02/12

What an episode, one of our personal favourites of late! Hamilton comic Black Zeus (@akaBlackZeus) is on with some harrowing tales of racism he has experienced, along with Gavin’s incredible tales of racism in both the entertainment industry and life in general. We mine the differences in racism between Canada and the US, and what it means to be a comic of colour. An incredible discussion on “voice” concludes this interesting episode. Anyone who creates anything will love it.

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65:46

Episode 144 – Judging Amy

Park Bench Ontology ·

2016/02/03

David Brennan (@BrennanDavidN) joins us as we discuss the different types of shows one of us has done recently, our individual writing styles, and chime in on the latest controversy surrounding Amy Schumer.

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104:06

Episode 143 – BBWNBA

Park Bench Ontology ·

2016/01/28

Listen now! Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) joins the Girls again to discuss the open mic scene in NYC, movie talk, the Oscars and race. The highlight is Gavin’s idea for a newly created sports league. You can’t miss this one.

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86:53

Episode 142 – Garth & Chris

Park Bench Ontology ·

2016/01/19

New York opens up Masturbation Booths to combat frequent public indecency. Gavin gets a creepy email from a stalker. Somewhere in between all of this, Alan Rickman dies, but not before he can say a few positive things about the progressive hiring practices in the Die Hard movies. Whitney Cummings tells why she thinks women get a bad rap in comedy. Oh, and Garth Brooks is doing a 5 day concert in Hamilton. Matthew Surina (@matthewsurina) and Jordan Hoath join.

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132:01

Episode 141 – Court-Ordered Oven Mitts

Park Bench Ontology ·

2016/01/11

Happy New Year! We kick off 2016 with local comics Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) who teaches us what “Solstice” is, and first-time Girl David Brennan (@BrennanDavidN) gives a unique insight to the recent mass-firings at Hamilton’s independent TV station, CHCH. We talk sketch vs standup, and make a pitch for how to save all TV with a 16-year old news reporter. Please share, rate, and review!

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120:23

Episode 140 – MGM Gran & Star Wars

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/12/21

Somehow it’s 2015 and Manolis just learned what the Underground Railroad was, and he does his best to teach us. Gavin had a run-in with a Starbucks washroom, and employee, before reviewing the new Stars Wars movie (no spoilers). We discuss the ultimate search for a partner who has both looks and personality. Finally, we close with an intriguing discussion about whether one of the Girls is interesting or not, both on stage and off. This is our Christmas episode, so thank you for downloading and

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115:53

Episode 139 – Take a Perc, Leave a Perc

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/12/14

This week the Girls are joined by fellow Hamilton comics Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) and recently-named new host of Comedy at the Station, Michael Moses. Nick T. tells us about the superb Jim Jeffries show in Hamilton, including hanging with Jim at a local bar. We lament the cutbacks at the local TV station, CHCH, but follow that up with a thorough discussion of how Manolis (aka Dr. Perc) used to use gym equipment in a way it was never intended. We debate the usefulness of police in society and try

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107:01

Episode 138 – Pamela & Patton

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/12/07

You’re in for a treat – because Episode 138 includes two Nick’s and two Jordan’s, plus one Gavin! ~ Playboy is scraping its nudity, but before it does, Pamela Anderson accepts the honour of being the last nude model ~ Celebrity porn star James Dean is accused of raping several women ~ Again, guys? America faces its 1,042nd mass shooting since 2012 ~ then the girls discuss Patton Oswalt’s continuing defence of the role of the comic in the social justice warrior age.

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110:53

Episode 137 – Ghost Porn

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/12/01

How well do comics use social media? ~ How (not) to come across as a dick to a show runner ~ Do you believe in ghosts? Manolis does. ~ #BlackFriday happens ~ Joe Botelho (@theangryskeptic) discloses his transgender fantasies about Bailey Jay (@baileyjaytweets)

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Episode 136 – Charlie Sheen & Doggystyle

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/11/23

We talk about Charlie Sheen’s HIV confession and then Manolis quickly proposes a cure for HIV using Charlie Sheen’s popularity as a form of currency ~ Facebook is developing an app that removes your ex and your memories with them instantly ~ One of Tomkin’s old girlfriends tells him “some women” have an interest in fucking dogs. Did she bark up the wrong tree? Devin Bateson (@debateward) joins.

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115:57

Episode 135 – Paris

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/11/16

We discuss the sad events that happened in Paris this week, the racism (and anti-racism) surrounding it ~ Are hookers finding work at Santa Claus Parades? We take an in-depth look ~ Then we talk about new comedians doing silly things

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Episode 134 – Christians & Coffee Cups

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/11/10

NASA’s unexplainable EmDrive makes headlines ~ Christians flip out over the lack of snowflakes on the new Tim Hortons/Starbucks coffee cup ~ #ThePush hits the Zoetic Theatre for Hamilton Film Festival ~ Later in the show, Manolis parachutes in with his pilot friend who tells a great story about flying Jerry Seinfeld around ~ Remember to check out the Patrick Coppolino DVD release party at Hamilton Yuk Yuks this Wednesday

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115:47

Episode 133 – Louie or Patrick?

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/11/03

Patrick pranks the world again, this time everyone thinks he’s Louie CK, making international headlines and has everyone asking, “did Louie just get into a fight on stage?” ~ Comic books and Movies ~ Halloween ~ Comedy, racism and free speech ~ Remember to see Patrick’s release party November 11.

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120:10

Episode 132 – Voting & Comedy

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/10/20

We come back after missing a week (blame thanksgiving) ~ Devin Bateson (@debatewerd) and Colin Brown join ~ Should you vote? We talk about those annoying people who constantly demand that you vote ~ John Oliver weighs in on the Canadian election ~ Then we talk about homelessness in Hamilton ~ We reminisce stories about Manolis while he’s not here ~ Patrick gives some great advice about making it in comedy.

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126:53

Episode 131 – #VestGate

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/10/06

Isi comes back for Episode 131 and tells us about a fight he almost had ~ Manolis refuses to give Gavin’s vest back in a timely manner ~ Drug addiction and the rise of heroin within the middle class

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102:53

Episode 130 – Alex Johnston & Michael Jordan’s Ex-Wife

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/09/28

We welcome new Hamilton comic Joe Botelho to the podcast for the first time ~ First up, we talk Alex Johnston and the whole Auschwitz thing ~ Canadian elections ~ How Michael Jordan’s ex-wife deals with average ass guys ~ Bill Nye takes a stand on abortion

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110:29

Episode 129 – Bomb Clock Kid

Park Bench Ontology ·

2015/09/21

Nicole Arbour appears on The View to defend her fat shaming video on YouTube ~ We talk a bit about the bomb clock kid ~ Matt Damon speaks out of turn when trying to explain where diversity should be represented.

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