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Dean Young is a writer, comedian and radio host based in Toronto. When he’s not covering Canadian comedy and showbiz, or taking the readers of the Guardian into the green room for an inside look at Toronto’s booming independent standup scene, Dean can be heard weekly on AM640 and coast to coast on the Talkhole Podcast Network. Dean is the host of the live show Tinder Tales. And he’s the proud father of two feral cats named Hunter S. Tomcat and Catton Oswalt
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Ron James: Fast Forward to 2016

December 30, 2015 Dean Young

2015 was a good year for Canadian comedy heavyweight Ron James. Actually, that’s a complete understatement. As politically astute and […]

talkhole
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Two College Buddies, One TALKHOLE.

December 13, 2015 Dean Young

This revolution has not been televised, yet. Two college buddies walk into a dive bar in Hamilton Ontario. The so-called […]

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PINKTOBER Comedy Showcase Supports Toronto’s Performing Arts Lodges

October 21, 2015 Dean Young

This October at the Hard Rock, Comedy saves! Actor/Comedian and all-around Renaissance Man Lars Classington hosts PINKTOBER: A night of Comedy in […]

Toronto's biggest comedy festival
Comedy

42 MORE YEARS!

October 14, 2015 Dean Young

Another year of Toronto’s biggest comedy festival has come and gone. In just 4 years running, #JFL42 (the hashtag is […]

canadian comedy
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THE CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION

October 2, 2015 Dean Young

The tail end of 2015 is a Golden time in Canadian comedy. Not to be overzealous. I mean, don’t get […]

JFL42
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JFL42 4 in the 6, 2015

June 17, 2015 Dean Young

Confusing title, I know. “What the f*ck are you talking about, Comedy Editor Dean Young?” Well, it’s not a weirdly […]

Kids in the Hall
Comedy

The Kids are Back in Town!

April 29, 2015 Dean Young

So far, it’s been just another average day in Canadian comedy. I woke up at the crack of 6am (slightly hungover) […]

Comedy records
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Comedy Records In The Punchline State

April 8, 2015 Dean Young

  When Comedy Records first came together a few years ago, the idea was (and still is) simple. A collective of […]

Saturday Night
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Live from New York – its SATURDAY NIGHT!

February 23, 2015 Dean Young

“Live from New York – its SATURDAY NIGHT! That’s a line that my generation grew up with. After 40 years, […]

Comedy

Texas Comedy Massacre 2

February 21, 2015 Dean Young

Here at Toronto Guardian Comedy its our M.O to showcase the major festivals, live shows, album releases and hidden gems of […]

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