About this season
A dozen of Canada’s hottest new comics gathered for one hilarious night of standup as part of the Just For Laughs VANCOUVER Festival. These rising stars each headline their own 10-minute episode exclusively for CBC Gem.
Episodes (12)
1. Myles Anderson
Myles Anderson is a regular performer on Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters on CBC Radio.
2. Faris Hytiaa
Known for his relaxed delivery and quick wit, Faris Hytiaa was selected for New Faces of Comedy at JFL in 2023.
3. Rebecca Reeds
Rebecca Reeds is known for her appearances on Sirius XM, and CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters. She co-hosts the award-winning podcast The Villain Was Right.
4. Alistair Ogden
Alistair Ogden won CBC's Next Up competition in 2019. Since then, he's appeared at the Halifax Comedy Festival and garnered over eight-million views across Instagram and TikTok.
5. Tamara Shevon
Tamara Shevon is a Toronto-based comic who has performed at Just For Laughs, CBC Accent on Toronto and the Comedy is Art Festival.
6. Sam Sferrazza
Sam Sferrazza appeared on JFL's New Faces of Canada in 2023. His trademark wit, political satire and relatable rants have earned him recognition from Time Magazine, Narcity, and Thrillist.
7. Jordanne Brown
Jordanne Brown is a standup, writer and performer from Saskatchewan based in Toronto. She has been featured on CBC's TallBoyz, Toronto Sketch Fest and Just For Laughs Originals.
8. Spencer Adamus
Spencer Adamus is a comedian and actor from Winnipeg who appeared on JFL's New Faces of Canada in 2023. He co-created the sketch group Family Dinner.
9. Eva Alexopoulos
As producer of The Kickback MTL, Eva Alexopoulos has made waves in Montreal's comedy scene and beyond.
10. Ahren Belisle
Ahren Belisle is a nonverbal comedian who skyrocketed to fame as a finalist on America's Got Talent.
11. Rachel Manson
Rachel Manson is a Toronto based stand-up who has performed at numerous comedy festivals across Canada and the U.S.
12. Cassidy Anhorn
A comedic performer and writer from Vancouver, Cassidy Anhorn produces her comedy show Big Queer Party Mix, and improvises on QueerProv.