E33: Laughing Out Proud: Queer Comedy in Canada | Everyday Forum Podcast
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Audience Advisory: This episode contains explicit and coarse language. Listener discretion is advised.
In this lively conversation, award-winning comedian Gavin Crawford sits down with two of Canada's most celebrated comedic voices: grande dame of Canadian comedy Martha Chaves and comedian and drag queen Tom Hearn. Together, they discuss the highlights and challenges of working as queer comedians in a traditionally straight comedy world.
This event was recorded live on June 13, 2026 as part of the Meighen Forum at the Stratford Festival.
Support for The Meighen Forum is generously provided by Kelly & Michael Meighen and the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation.
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