In this episode of The Good Night Podcast Amer Rez sits down with bilingual comedian Olivier Foy for a fascinating conversation about the differences between French and English stand-up comedy in Montreal.

Olivier shares his experience performing in both languages, explaining how translating jokes has made him a stronger writer by forcing him to move away from wordplay and focus on universal ideas. Together, they explore why Quebec audiences connect differently with comedians, the importance of building a likable stage persona, and how French comedy has evolved from theatrical characters into modern stand-up.

The conversation also dives into the realities of bombing in a second language, adapting dark comedy for different audiences, and the unique challenges of finding your voice as a bilingual performer. Amer reflects on his own journey performing in French, while Olivier offers insight into Quebec's comedy culture, the École nationale de l'humour, and the lessons he learned from studying comedy professionally.

Along the way, they discuss comedy legends like Mike Ward, Sugar Sammy, Louis C.K., and Joey Elias, debate whether comedy can truly be taught, and share honest stories about writing jokes, handling rejection, balancing authenticity with performance, body image, loneliness, and the never-ending pursuit of becoming a better comedian.

Whether you're a stand-up comic, a fan of Montreal's comedy scene, or simply curious about how language shapes humour, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of comedy from two performers navigating both sides of the linguistic divide.

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In this episode of The Good Night Podcast, Amer Rez sits down with Montreal comedy legend Joey Elias for a hilarious conversation about stand-up, the city that shaped him, and more than three decades of life on the road.

Joey looks back on his journey from getting into comedy in 1992 after losing a pool hall bet to becoming one of Canada’s most recognizable stand-up comedians. With over a dozen appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival, multiple national television specials, years hosting The Comedy Show with Joey Elias on CJAD 800, and performing for Canadian Armed Forces members in Afghanistan, Rwanda, Haiti, and beyond, Joey has built a career filled with unforgettable stories.

The conversation covers the evolution of Montreal’s comedy scene, life on tour, the highs and lows of performing, entertaining troops overseas, radio, television, and why Montreal continues to be one of the greatest comedy cities in the world. Joey also shares plenty of behind-the-scenes road stories, lessons learned over decades in stand-up, and his unique perspective on the changing comedy landscape.

Whether you’ve followed Joey’s career for years or are discovering him for the first time, this episode is packed with laughs, incredible stories, and a celebration of one of Montreal’s most beloved comedians.

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Tales from the Trap House with Vance Michel | The Good Night Podcast #227

In this episode of The Good Night Podcast, Amer Rez sits down with comedian Vance Michel for a hilarious and unpredictable conversation recorded on a rooftop in Montreal.

Vance shares wild stories from his life, including chaotic memories, strange characters, and the kind of ridiculous situations that sound almost too crazy to be real. The conversation moves through comedy, Montreal life, growing up, survival stories, and the funny side of moments that probably were not funny at the time.

With plenty of laughs, sharp observations, and Vance’s natural storytelling style, this episode captures the energy of two comedians trading stories and finding humour in the madness.

If you enjoy comedy podcasts, wild life stories, Montreal comedians, and conversations that go completely off the rails in the best way, this episode is for you.

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