Damien Nelson
@5onthe5.bsky.social
Press Agent
Vice Chair, Bad Dog Theatre Company
Co-Producer, Sketch to the Deah
Co-Founder, Sketch Comedy Festival Association
WantAndAble.ca
PartonAndPearl.com
Vice Chair, Bad Dog Theatre Company
Co-Producer, Sketch to the Deah
Co-Founder, Sketch Comedy Festival Association
WantAndAble.ca
PartonAndPearl.com
I co-produce a comedy tournament called Sketch to the Death at Comedy Bar Danforth - every Wednesday until Feb 25! Winner receives $1000CAD which is the largest payout in local sketch comedy history probably
comedybar.ca/shows/sketch...
comedybar.ca/shows/sketch...
January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I co-produce a comedy tournament called Sketch to the Death at Comedy Bar Danforth - every Wednesday until Feb 25! Winner receives $1000CAD which is the largest payout in local sketch comedy history probably
comedybar.ca/shows/sketch...
comedybar.ca/shows/sketch...
This perfect angel is HOME!
January 26, 2026 at 4:13 PM
This perfect angel is HOME!
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For CBC Arts, I wrote about why I think Canada needs to revel in the beauty of its weirdest impulses www.cbc.ca/arts/canadia...
OPINION | Canadian TV needs to get weird again | CBC Arts
In the ‘80s and ‘90s, English Canadian screens were filled with bizarre, fever dream-like shows. Writer Niko Stratis argues that we need to back to that
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January 21, 2026 at 8:42 PM
For CBC Arts, I wrote about why I think Canada needs to revel in the beauty of its weirdest impulses www.cbc.ca/arts/canadia...
Reposted by Damien Nelson
One of the most exciting monthly comedy shows spotlights two up-and-coming sketch troupes and is performed at the Second City.
In my latest So Sumi newsletter, I spoke to Gabe Meacher and Taylor Hreljac, the producer/hosts behind the hit show.
www.goaheadsumi.com/gabe-meacher...
In my latest So Sumi newsletter, I spoke to Gabe Meacher and Taylor Hreljac, the producer/hosts behind the hit show.
www.goaheadsumi.com/gabe-meacher...
The guys behind Toronto’s next sketch comedy boom
With their monthly Spotlight at the Second City sketch series, Gabe Meacher and Taylor Hreljac get serious about making people laugh
www.goaheadsumi.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM
One of the most exciting monthly comedy shows spotlights two up-and-coming sketch troupes and is performed at the Second City.
In my latest So Sumi newsletter, I spoke to Gabe Meacher and Taylor Hreljac, the producer/hosts behind the hit show.
www.goaheadsumi.com/gabe-meacher...
In my latest So Sumi newsletter, I spoke to Gabe Meacher and Taylor Hreljac, the producer/hosts behind the hit show.
www.goaheadsumi.com/gabe-meacher...
On Tues all HBO content on Crave stopped working for us when using an HDMI cable from our laptop to TV. I contacted customer service and they said they would call us back w/ next steps. They called today to say this should now be “expected” when using an external device to watch HBO on Crave.
Bell is unafraid that a Warner Bros. sale could mean Crave loses HBO programs, says company's CEO (CP)
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/bel...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/bel...
Bell unafraid of potential loss of HBO due to Warner Bros deal, CEO says
MONTREAL - BCE Inc. chief executive Mirko Bibic says he remains unperturbed about the prospect of losing access to content from HBO, the premium U.S. television network that Bell streams
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
January 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM
On Tues all HBO content on Crave stopped working for us when using an HDMI cable from our laptop to TV. I contacted customer service and they said they would call us back w/ next steps. They called today to say this should now be “expected” when using an external device to watch HBO on Crave.
This video is relevant to mine and @jhackett.bsky.social ‘s interests and I need to see it as soon as possible.
I have resigned myself to the fact that my on-air admonishment of Tusky the Utah Mammoth mascot for blocking my view while I was calling the game (“Dude!”) is going to go very viral tomorrow.
January 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
This video is relevant to mine and @jhackett.bsky.social ‘s interests and I need to see it as soon as possible.
Today is the 12th day of Christmas so don’t do anything you don’t want to do.
January 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Today is the 12th day of Christmas so don’t do anything you don’t want to do.
Punkinhead by Wilf Carter looms large in our Christmas
December 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Punkinhead by Wilf Carter looms large in our Christmas
Gale’s Snack Bar got a brand new sign and I feel conflicted.
December 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Gale’s Snack Bar got a brand new sign and I feel conflicted.
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I've got a #StageDoorDinner to finish up this Monday! Ben Kopp and Calvin Rea are part of the "Spotlight at The Second City" this week! Their clown duo Glen and Vinny are here to bring the laughs!
#TheaTO #Theatre #Interview
aviewfromthebox.net/2025/12/08/s...
#TheaTO #Theatre #Interview
aviewfromthebox.net/2025/12/08/s...
Stage Door Dialogues: Ben Kopp and Calvin Rea of “Glen and Vinny”
Second City is hosting their “Spotlight at The Second City” again this week, with two nights of fabulous performances from some of Toronto’s best new comedians. Ben Kopp and Calvin Rea, better know…
aviewfromthebox.net
December 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I've got a #StageDoorDinner to finish up this Monday! Ben Kopp and Calvin Rea are part of the "Spotlight at The Second City" this week! Their clown duo Glen and Vinny are here to bring the laughs!
#TheaTO #Theatre #Interview
aviewfromthebox.net/2025/12/08/s...
#TheaTO #Theatre #Interview
aviewfromthebox.net/2025/12/08/s...
Put your money in this pocket!
I HAVE A PATREON NOW! 🎉
Hello everyone. It's official: you can now support me and my comedy, if you are able to and wish to. Link to the Patreon will be below, and is also in this video's YouTube description.
I'm so excited! It's going to be really fun. Unless you hate jokes.
youtu.be/_DFgW0Q_H2E
Hello everyone. It's official: you can now support me and my comedy, if you are able to and wish to. Link to the Patreon will be below, and is also in this video's YouTube description.
I'm so excited! It's going to be really fun. Unless you hate jokes.
youtu.be/_DFgW0Q_H2E
I Have A Patreon Now!
YouTube video by Clare Blackwood
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December 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Put your money in this pocket!
One of the funniest troupes on the scene in North America now have a podcast!
You there boy! What day is it?
Why it's Field Trip Sketch Comedy Presents: Monster Mush premiere day sir!
open.spotify.com/episode/5bAn...
Why it's Field Trip Sketch Comedy Presents: Monster Mush premiere day sir!
open.spotify.com/episode/5bAn...
S1E1 - Monster Mush
open.spotify.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:16 AM
One of the funniest troupes on the scene in North America now have a podcast!
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I think if Canada wants to have a strong cultural identity we need to go back to doing what we're best at, making the weirdest fucking TV shows you've ever seen
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I think if Canada wants to have a strong cultural identity we need to go back to doing what we're best at, making the weirdest fucking TV shows you've ever seen
I probably need to go back to grade school, but surely Her Honour has the duty to participate in stopping bills that will cause people to lose their homes?
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I probably need to go back to grade school, but surely Her Honour has the duty to participate in stopping bills that will cause people to lose their homes?
I am deeply disturbed and worried about the Ontario that Doug Ford is creating, but am disassociating by being actively upset that there was not a Blue Jays float in the Santa Claus Parade even though Rogers had the broadcast rights this year. Have you no joy?! #Canada150
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I am deeply disturbed and worried about the Ontario that Doug Ford is creating, but am disassociating by being actively upset that there was not a Blue Jays float in the Santa Claus Parade even though Rogers had the broadcast rights this year. Have you no joy?! #Canada150
My favourite thing about Toronto’s 500 million dollar streetcars is that they only have three call buttons each and they are always 13 feet away from where you are sitting or standing.
Give! Us! Pull cords!
Give! Us! Pull cords!
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
My favourite thing about Toronto’s 500 million dollar streetcars is that they only have three call buttons each and they are always 13 feet away from where you are sitting or standing.
Give! Us! Pull cords!
Give! Us! Pull cords!
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At the beginning of the pandemic, the ad $ most publications rely on dried up, and editors started killing assignments. Publications closed. @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social is 5 because a group of music writers across "Canada" figured we shouldn't keep living like that www.newfeeling.ca/new-feeling-...
New Feeling is 5
Five years ago, we launched New Feeling with a simple but important idea: music criticism can be worker-led, community-funded, and accountable to the people who make and love music. We started small, ...
www.newfeeling.ca
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
At the beginning of the pandemic, the ad $ most publications rely on dried up, and editors started killing assignments. Publications closed. @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social is 5 because a group of music writers across "Canada" figured we shouldn't keep living like that www.newfeeling.ca/new-feeling-...
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Cree writer and actor Todd Houseman talks about his new play, Children of the Bear performing at the Native Earth Performing Arts.
The play is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and follows a Cree family rising above colonial structures.
The play is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and follows a Cree family rising above colonial structures.
Cree writer and actor talks new play inspired by Dungeons and Dragons | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Cree writer and actor Todd Houseman talks about his new play, Children of the Bear performing at the Native Earth Performing Arts.
The play is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and follows a Cree family rising above colonial structures.
The play is inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and follows a Cree family rising above colonial structures.
There is a line to get into the Imperial Pub Library Bar ♥️
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
There is a line to get into the Imperial Pub Library Bar ♥️
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Topline arts/culture notes from budget... 15% cut across Heritage dept, including into Cultural Spaces Fund, but the following boosts:
-48m to Canada Music Fund
-150m to Telefilm over 3yrs
-128m to Canada Media Fund
-26m to NFB
-6m to Canada Council
-no book fund mention
-48m to Canada Music Fund
-150m to Telefilm over 3yrs
-128m to Canada Media Fund
-26m to NFB
-6m to Canada Council
-no book fund mention
November 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Topline arts/culture notes from budget... 15% cut across Heritage dept, including into Cultural Spaces Fund, but the following boosts:
-48m to Canada Music Fund
-150m to Telefilm over 3yrs
-128m to Canada Media Fund
-26m to NFB
-6m to Canada Council
-no book fund mention
-48m to Canada Music Fund
-150m to Telefilm over 3yrs
-128m to Canada Media Fund
-26m to NFB
-6m to Canada Council
-no book fund mention
I don’t want to alarm anyone, but I bought a pair of brand name pants at the CNE for $17 and they are totally falling apart.
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I don’t want to alarm anyone, but I bought a pair of brand name pants at the CNE for $17 and they are totally falling apart.
Proud to be from Toronto.
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Proud to be from Toronto.