🇨🇦 Gavin Stephens 🇬🇾 🇵🇸
@gavinbstephens.substack.com
Comic. Podcast host Park Bench Ontology. JUNO-nominated. CBC opinion contributor. Caribbean-Canadian. Working class. Marxist.
Albums: All-Inclusive Coma, Park Bench Ontology.
🔗 https://dot.cards/gavinstephens
Albums: All-Inclusive Coma, Park Bench Ontology.
🔗 https://dot.cards/gavinstephens
Pinned
He walked in, touched my stomach, and blamed my pain on my body.
That’s not medicine — that’s necropolitics in action.
🎙 Park Bench Ontology — Ep. 7
#Necropolitics #ComedyPodcast #Philosophy #ExistentialComedy #BlackAbsurdism #CriticalTheory
That’s not medicine — that’s necropolitics in action.
🎙 Park Bench Ontology — Ep. 7
#Necropolitics #ComedyPodcast #Philosophy #ExistentialComedy #BlackAbsurdism #CriticalTheory
Keep a Straight Face — Art + Comedy Tour
This weekend at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Nov 17–19 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #Hamilton #ArtComedy
This weekend at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Nov 17–19 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #Hamilton #ArtComedy
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Keep a Straight Face — Art + Comedy Tour
This weekend at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Nov 17–19 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #Hamilton #ArtComedy
This weekend at the Art Gallery of Hamilton.
Nov 17–19 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #Hamilton #ArtComedy
Keep a Straight Face — Art + Comedy Tour
A guided art tour that refuses to behave.
Nov 17–19 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #Hamilton #ArtComedy
A guided art tour that refuses to behave.
Nov 17–19 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #Hamilton #ArtComedy
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Keep a Straight Face — Art + Comedy Tour
A guided art tour that refuses to behave.
Nov 17–19 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #Hamilton #ArtComedy
A guided art tour that refuses to behave.
Nov 17–19 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #Hamilton #ArtComedy
They said D&D was satanic.
But if Satan wanted an army — would he really choose
https://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology?si=ddq6ZUiSS6BhdLB9
##TheDevilsArmy #ComedyOfCollapse #ParkBenchOntology #ExistentialComedy #DarkHumor
But if Satan wanted an army — would he really choose
https://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology?si=ddq6ZUiSS6BhdLB9
##TheDevilsArmy #ComedyOfCollapse #ParkBenchOntology #ExistentialComedy #DarkHumor
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
They said D&D was satanic.
But if Satan wanted an army — would he really choose
https://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology?si=ddq6ZUiSS6BhdLB9
##TheDevilsArmy #ComedyOfCollapse #ParkBenchOntology #ExistentialComedy #DarkHumor
But if Satan wanted an army — would he really choose
https://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology?si=ddq6ZUiSS6BhdLB9
##TheDevilsArmy #ComedyOfCollapse #ParkBenchOntology #ExistentialComedy #DarkHumor
Keep a Straight Face — Art + Comedy Tour
A guided art tour that refuses to stay serious.
🗓️ Nov 17–19 | 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Art Gallery of Hamilton
🎟️ Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #ArtMusicFood #Comedy #Hamilton
A guided art tour that refuses to stay serious.
🗓️ Nov 17–19 | 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Art Gallery of Hamilton
🎟️ Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #ArtMusicFood #Comedy #Hamilton
November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Keep a Straight Face — Art + Comedy Tour
A guided art tour that refuses to stay serious.
🗓️ Nov 17–19 | 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Art Gallery of Hamilton
🎟️ Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #ArtMusicFood #Comedy #Hamilton
A guided art tour that refuses to stay serious.
🗓️ Nov 17–19 | 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Art Gallery of Hamilton
🎟️ Tickets required.
www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/
#AGHFest #AGHFest25 #ArtMusicFood #Comedy #Hamilton
He walked in, touched my stomach, and blamed my pain on my body.
That’s not medicine — that’s necropolitics in action.
🎙 Park Bench Ontology — Ep. 7
#Necropolitics #ComedyPodcast #Philosophy #ExistentialComedy #BlackAbsurdism #CriticalTheory
That’s not medicine — that’s necropolitics in action.
🎙 Park Bench Ontology — Ep. 7
#Necropolitics #ComedyPodcast #Philosophy #ExistentialComedy #BlackAbsurdism #CriticalTheory
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
He walked in, touched my stomach, and blamed my pain on my body.
That’s not medicine — that’s necropolitics in action.
🎙 Park Bench Ontology — Ep. 7
#Necropolitics #ComedyPodcast #Philosophy #ExistentialComedy #BlackAbsurdism #CriticalTheory
That’s not medicine — that’s necropolitics in action.
🎙 Park Bench Ontology — Ep. 7
#Necropolitics #ComedyPodcast #Philosophy #ExistentialComedy #BlackAbsurdism #CriticalTheory
What if the freedom we chase is just another form of control?
Originally uploaded as ‘Necropolitics.’ Correct title: Freedom From Freedom
🎙 Episode 6 – Freedom From Freedom: To Be Free of Freedom
#FreedomFromFreedom #ComedyOfCollapse #ParkBenchOntology #ExistentialComedy #AfroAbsurdism
Originally uploaded as ‘Necropolitics.’ Correct title: Freedom From Freedom
🎙 Episode 6 – Freedom From Freedom: To Be Free of Freedom
#FreedomFromFreedom #ComedyOfCollapse #ParkBenchOntology #ExistentialComedy #AfroAbsurdism
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
What if the freedom we chase is just another form of control?
Originally uploaded as ‘Necropolitics.’ Correct title: Freedom From Freedom
🎙 Episode 6 – Freedom From Freedom: To Be Free of Freedom
#FreedomFromFreedom #ComedyOfCollapse #ParkBenchOntology #ExistentialComedy #AfroAbsurdism
Originally uploaded as ‘Necropolitics.’ Correct title: Freedom From Freedom
🎙 Episode 6 – Freedom From Freedom: To Be Free of Freedom
#FreedomFromFreedom #ComedyOfCollapse #ParkBenchOntology #ExistentialComedy #AfroAbsurdism
Some people treat “freedom” like it’s a weapon — their right to ignore everyone else.
🎙 From Park Bench Ontology
📼 YouTube: youtube.com/@parkbenchon...
#Necropolitics #WhosEntitledToExist #Freedom #ComedyOfCollapse #ExistentialComedy #ParkBenchOntology
🎙 From Park Bench Ontology
📼 YouTube: youtube.com/@parkbenchon...
#Necropolitics #WhosEntitledToExist #Freedom #ComedyOfCollapse #ExistentialComedy #ParkBenchOntology
October 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Some people treat “freedom” like it’s a weapon — their right to ignore everyone else.
🎙 From Park Bench Ontology
📼 YouTube: youtube.com/@parkbenchon...
#Necropolitics #WhosEntitledToExist #Freedom #ComedyOfCollapse #ExistentialComedy #ParkBenchOntology
🎙 From Park Bench Ontology
📼 YouTube: youtube.com/@parkbenchon...
#Necropolitics #WhosEntitledToExist #Freedom #ComedyOfCollapse #ExistentialComedy #ParkBenchOntology
Unless ‘grumpy old man’ suddenly becomes trendy, I’m never gonna be a thing to achieve
A clip from Park Bench Ontology Ep. 5: Psychopolitics: How Control Got Cute
Watch the full episode: youtube.com/@parkbenchon...
Website: gavinstephens.ca
#comedypodcast #Capitalism #philosophypodcast
A clip from Park Bench Ontology Ep. 5: Psychopolitics: How Control Got Cute
Watch the full episode: youtube.com/@parkbenchon...
Website: gavinstephens.ca
#comedypodcast #Capitalism #philosophypodcast
October 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Unless ‘grumpy old man’ suddenly becomes trendy, I’m never gonna be a thing to achieve
A clip from Park Bench Ontology Ep. 5: Psychopolitics: How Control Got Cute
Watch the full episode: youtube.com/@parkbenchon...
Website: gavinstephens.ca
#comedypodcast #Capitalism #philosophypodcast
A clip from Park Bench Ontology Ep. 5: Psychopolitics: How Control Got Cute
Watch the full episode: youtube.com/@parkbenchon...
Website: gavinstephens.ca
#comedypodcast #Capitalism #philosophypodcast
My generation didn’t understand gender.
We had Mr. Mom and Three Men and a Baby — movies that treated basic care like science fiction.
Hauntology isn’t just about ghosts. It’s about replaying confusion until it feels like culture.
pod.link/uncolonized
#Hauntology #GenderRoles
#FilmTheory
We had Mr. Mom and Three Men and a Baby — movies that treated basic care like science fiction.
Hauntology isn’t just about ghosts. It’s about replaying confusion until it feels like culture.
pod.link/uncolonized
#Hauntology #GenderRoles
#FilmTheory
October 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
My generation didn’t understand gender.
We had Mr. Mom and Three Men and a Baby — movies that treated basic care like science fiction.
Hauntology isn’t just about ghosts. It’s about replaying confusion until it feels like culture.
pod.link/uncolonized
#Hauntology #GenderRoles
#FilmTheory
We had Mr. Mom and Three Men and a Baby — movies that treated basic care like science fiction.
Hauntology isn’t just about ghosts. It’s about replaying confusion until it feels like culture.
pod.link/uncolonized
#Hauntology #GenderRoles
#FilmTheory
New Park Bench Ontology episode drops tomorrow.
Philosophy x pop culture x comedy X existential dread.
Philosophy x pop culture x comedy X existential dread.
September 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
New Park Bench Ontology episode drops tomorrow.
Philosophy x pop culture x comedy X existential dread.
Philosophy x pop culture x comedy X existential dread.
Tony Soprano isn’t scared of the FBI. He’s scared of the void. 💀 Every panic attack is a jump scare from reality itself.
September 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Tony Soprano isn’t scared of the FBI. He’s scared of the void. 💀 Every panic attack is a jump scare from reality itself.
Reposted by 🇨🇦 Gavin Stephens 🇬🇾 🇵🇸
We need to talk about Mark Carney's approach to Middle East politics.
Because he just said something so unhinged it prompted Canada’s largest Muslim advocacy organization to demand an apology.
When you see the clip, you'll understand why.
Let's talk about that and more:
Because he just said something so unhinged it prompted Canada’s largest Muslim advocacy organization to demand an apology.
When you see the clip, you'll understand why.
Let's talk about that and more:
June 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
We need to talk about Mark Carney's approach to Middle East politics.
Because he just said something so unhinged it prompted Canada’s largest Muslim advocacy organization to demand an apology.
When you see the clip, you'll understand why.
Let's talk about that and more:
Because he just said something so unhinged it prompted Canada’s largest Muslim advocacy organization to demand an apology.
When you see the clip, you'll understand why.
Let's talk about that and more:
In Episode 25 of the Uncolonized, @yungguard.bsky.social talk about the film Sinners and the series Andor. On our bonus episode we discuss the concept of "vice signalling."
pod.link/uncolonized
patreon.com/theuncolonized
#UncolonizedPodcast #Sinners #Andor #CulturalCritique #PoliticalDiscussion
pod.link/uncolonized
patreon.com/theuncolonized
#UncolonizedPodcast #Sinners #Andor #CulturalCritique #PoliticalDiscussion
May 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In Episode 25 of the Uncolonized, @yungguard.bsky.social talk about the film Sinners and the series Andor. On our bonus episode we discuss the concept of "vice signalling."
pod.link/uncolonized
patreon.com/theuncolonized
#UncolonizedPodcast #Sinners #Andor #CulturalCritique #PoliticalDiscussion
pod.link/uncolonized
patreon.com/theuncolonized
#UncolonizedPodcast #Sinners #Andor #CulturalCritique #PoliticalDiscussion
Just dropped a new solo ep of Uncolonized:
Working at a federal polling station confirmed what I already suspected—capitalism and democracy can’t coexist.
🎧 Listen + support: pod.link/uncolonized
#CanadaElection #Podcast #LeftistCanada #TheUncolonized #PoliticalCommentary
🎧 Listen + support: pod.link/uncolonized
#CanadaElection #Podcast #LeftistCanada #TheUncolonized #PoliticalCommentary
May 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Just dropped a new solo ep of Uncolonized:
Working at a federal polling station confirmed what I already suspected—capitalism and democracy can’t coexist.
🎧 Listen + support: pod.link/uncolonized
#CanadaElection #Podcast #LeftistCanada #TheUncolonized #PoliticalCommentary
🎧 Listen + support: pod.link/uncolonized
#CanadaElection #Podcast #LeftistCanada #TheUncolonized #PoliticalCommentary
Colonialism didn't die — it just got a museum membership. We’re talking deportations, dirty boards, and outdated boomers. New Uncolonized up now @yungguard.bsky.social
pod.link/uncolonized
#Colonialism #Deportations #RoyalOntarioMuseum #DecolonizeNow #PoliticalPodcast
pod.link/uncolonized
#Colonialism #Deportations #RoyalOntarioMuseum #DecolonizeNow #PoliticalPodcast
April 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Colonialism didn't die — it just got a museum membership. We’re talking deportations, dirty boards, and outdated boomers. New Uncolonized up now @yungguard.bsky.social
pod.link/uncolonized
#Colonialism #Deportations #RoyalOntarioMuseum #DecolonizeNow #PoliticalPodcast
pod.link/uncolonized
#Colonialism #Deportations #RoyalOntarioMuseum #DecolonizeNow #PoliticalPodcast
Reposted by 🇨🇦 Gavin Stephens 🇬🇾 🇵🇸
Season 16 Episode 21 with @gavinstephens.bsky.social is now available here: pod.link/uncolonized
April 23, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Season 16 Episode 21 with @gavinstephens.bsky.social is now available here: pod.link/uncolonized
Reposted by 🇨🇦 Gavin Stephens 🇬🇾 🇵🇸
The notwithstanding clause, climate change, public safety and international conflict, Poilievre’s missing security clearance, drama in the newsroom. Here are the five things @jenstden.bsky.social noted for @thetyee.ca during last night’s debate.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/04...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/04...
Tensions High as Leaders Spar in Montreal | The Tyee
Here are five things we noted during the leaders’ debate.
thetyee.ca
April 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The notwithstanding clause, climate change, public safety and international conflict, Poilievre’s missing security clearance, drama in the newsroom. Here are the five things @jenstden.bsky.social noted for @thetyee.ca during last night’s debate.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/04...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/04...
As a Christian I do not feel under attack, but it’s good to know the conservatives are looking out for… wait I’m black. forget it
April 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
As a Christian I do not feel under attack, but it’s good to know the conservatives are looking out for… wait I’m black. forget it
On this weeks eps of Uncolonized @yungguard.bsky.social & I unpack how power, race, and prestige shape the narratives around "genius"—while reviewing the film #Mickey17
pod.link/uncolonized
#Bourdieu #CulturalCapital #CriticalTheory #PostcolonialCinema #MarxistFilmTheory
#DeconstructingCinema
pod.link/uncolonized
#Bourdieu #CulturalCapital #CriticalTheory #PostcolonialCinema #MarxistFilmTheory
#DeconstructingCinema
April 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
On this weeks eps of Uncolonized @yungguard.bsky.social & I unpack how power, race, and prestige shape the narratives around "genius"—while reviewing the film #Mickey17
pod.link/uncolonized
#Bourdieu #CulturalCapital #CriticalTheory #PostcolonialCinema #MarxistFilmTheory
#DeconstructingCinema
pod.link/uncolonized
#Bourdieu #CulturalCapital #CriticalTheory #PostcolonialCinema #MarxistFilmTheory
#DeconstructingCinema
Reposted by 🇨🇦 Gavin Stephens 🇬🇾 🇵🇸
Back to talk about Mickey 17 and who “gets” to make quirky movies on S16E20 of Uncolonized Podcast with @gavinstephens.bsky.social
pod.link/uncolonized
pod.link/uncolonized
April 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Back to talk about Mickey 17 and who “gets” to make quirky movies on S16E20 of Uncolonized Podcast with @gavinstephens.bsky.social
pod.link/uncolonized
pod.link/uncolonized
I have feelings about a dude I had in an audience on tour. He was a #MAPLEMAGA and was entirely on board with Trump taking over. Ah, the authoritarian mindset.
pod.link/uncolonized
Part 2 of our episode is also out on HTTP://patreon.com/theuncolonzied
pod.link/uncolonized
Part 2 of our episode is also out on HTTP://patreon.com/theuncolonzied
April 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I have feelings about a dude I had in an audience on tour. He was a #MAPLEMAGA and was entirely on board with Trump taking over. Ah, the authoritarian mindset.
pod.link/uncolonized
Part 2 of our episode is also out on HTTP://patreon.com/theuncolonzied
pod.link/uncolonized
Part 2 of our episode is also out on HTTP://patreon.com/theuncolonzied
This weeks episode of Uncolonized Podcast I talked with Derek Forgie (The social about his up coming project #Parties?over.
pod.link/uncolonized
#podcast #political #canada
pod.link/uncolonized
#podcast #political #canada
March 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This weeks episode of Uncolonized Podcast I talked with Derek Forgie (The social about his up coming project #Parties?over.
pod.link/uncolonized
#podcast #political #canada
pod.link/uncolonized
#podcast #political #canada
These people. I mean they have an entire province convinced that, this is they're identity.
Surging oil prices were the single largest driver of post-COVID lockdown inflation raising prices on everything from gas to groceries, according to a report from the Centre for Future Work. 🍅 @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports.
Feeling Broke? Blame Big Oil | The Tyee
Canada’s affordability crisis and fossil fuel company profits are linked, says report.
thetyee.ca
March 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
These people. I mean they have an entire province convinced that, this is they're identity.
Wait I’ve seen this movie before
SCOOP—Trump plans to issue an executive order designating fentanyl as a "Weapon of Mass Destruction," per copy of EO reviewed by me. Source at State speculates purpose is to designate cartels as terrorist orgs/justify military ops in Mexico/Canada.
Context/full text of draft only on The Handbasket:
Context/full text of draft only on The Handbasket:
Trump to declare fentanyl “Weapon of Mass Destruction," per draft EO
A copy of the draft was obtained and reviewed by The Handbasket.
www.thehandbasket.co
March 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Wait I’ve seen this movie before
This week @yungguard.bsky.social and I talked about the #ontario #election and so much more.
pod.link/uncolonized
Bonus episode: patreon.com/theuncolonized
pod.link/uncolonized
Bonus episode: patreon.com/theuncolonized
March 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This week @yungguard.bsky.social and I talked about the #ontario #election and so much more.
pod.link/uncolonized
Bonus episode: patreon.com/theuncolonized
pod.link/uncolonized
Bonus episode: patreon.com/theuncolonized