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James has just landed in Kelowna for his run of five shows in the Okanagan, BC this week and he is reporting live from the Fairfield Inn after a full day of travelling on three planes!

He is in a great mood as he prepares for tonight’s show in the official wine capital of Canada – Oliver, BC. And there is a lot to be happy about: Fredericton’s first ever comedy festival, a record amount of money raised for the Saint John Hospital from the Rothesay Yule, Wicked For Good, Ed Sheeran’s One Shot, new specials from Gerry Dee Kevin Hart and Sebastian Maniscalco, the We Buy Records podcast, Charlotte Flewelling’s inspiring message, Down Cemetery Road, A House of Dynamite, Champagne Problems, Call Her Daddy, The Beast In Me, Gummo, The Morning Show season finale, whistlestop trips to PEI and Fredericton and Charlotte County and, as ever, a few thousand ADHD tangents.

He also asks the questions: do facts matter when we are sharing fake AI-generated stories online about people that don’t exist (such as 73-year old Raymond)?

Another warm, uplifting, joy-filled episode created to lift spirits, spark smiles, and remind us that - even in chaotic times - there is still so much good in the world. One joyful moment at a time.

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In this special Joy Episode, generously sponsored by the wonderful team at Ganong Chocolatier, James celebrates the best days of listeners’ lives. After putting out the call for uplifting stories, he was flooded with hundreds of inspiring, heart-warming, and downright magical “best day ever” moments, and in this episode he shares many of the most extraordinary. From simple kindnesses to life-changing milestones, these listener stories are a reminder that even in a time of chaos and unease, joy is still out there… and often closer than we think.

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James also opens up about the unexpected two-week break from the podcast - yet again the busiest stretch of his career! He takes listeners behind the scenes of an exhilarating run of shows and keynotes for NBCC and RBC, the massive Rothesay Yule fundraiser that brought more than 1300 people together, a whirlwind of filming projects, and the release of Nancy Regan’s new TV show, including what it felt like to have two episodes dedicated to his own story.

He also reflects on precious family time, Christmas movies, hockey nights, and the inspiring students and teachers he met across the province last week. A warm, uplifting, heartfelt episode designed to lift spirits, bring smiles, and remind us of the goodness in the world - one joyful moment at a time.

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James records on a rare Wednesday afternoon, still buzzing from a one-off show at Hampton Brewing Company where he ditched the set and improvised for an hour. He talks about the strange freedom of those nights when the room, the venue, and the vibe let you try anything. From there, it is classic Mullinger: the touring life health cycle (YMCA laps, sit-ups, trainer Tara, then peanuts and New Brunswick beer), a small-world tale about Teddy’s teacher in London, and a proper date night with Pam to see the Colleen Hoover adaptation Regretting You.

James celebrates local author Riel Nason’s bestselling book The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt and its new winter sequel after a packed Quispamsis library event. He reviews The Toxic Avenger remake and its campaign to retire medical debt, riffs on scams and casino bans, and vents about Dana White after Tom Aspinall’s eye-poke fiasco. There is quick-fire commentary on The Diplomat season three, the John Candy documentary, and why negative comments can be useful if you let them.

Plus: Horizon Healthcare Ambassadors, the Romero House fundraiser, unplanned shows coming to Saint John’s BMO and Fredericton’s The Comic Sutra, NBCC campus dates, BC tour stops, and a call for small theatres in Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Saskatchewan. James also shouts out artists who price fairly, from Stewart Lee to Luke Combs, and asks listeners to send coping strategies for compartmentalizing, along with spicy but humane pop-culture hot takes.

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James Mullinger is just back from shows in Fredericton and Moncton and is gearing up for three more shows this week, but still has time to ramble about everything that has happened in the past week. Prince Andrew, Diane Keaton, Julia Roberts' new movie, supporting local with Rothesay Athletics' Frank Cruz including Jano Spring Water from Blanchard, New Brunswick, classic BBC comedy Bottom, Will Arnett hawking Zyn, the best comedians in New Brunswick including James' fave Shane Ogden, anime Anne Shirley, drugs in sport, cocaine use rising in the USA, the World Series, ADHD coping mechanisms and his upcoming tour dates in British Columbia! Oh, and obviously, a heck of a lot of tangents...

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James Mullinger returns with Episode 70 of the podcast, and it's a jam-packed mix of travel tales, cultural discoveries, and classic Mullinger mayhem. Fresh from viewing National Theatre Live’s extraordinary broadcast of Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike, James reflects on why this stage-to-cinema experience at Saint John’s BMO Theatre might actually be better than seeing it live in London. He also watched the Sea Dogs win on ice and Keira Knightley lose on water.
James answers all of your crazy listener questions regarding: the lack of direct debit in Canada, cruise ships, his comedy dreams, most embarrassing childhood crush stories, and his beloved aunt. He also shares his thoughts on Andrew Santino’s new special, White Noise, and the enduring mystery of fame after rewatching the Lewis Capaldi documentary, ADHD humour from comedian Katherine Cairns, and Matt McCusker’s comic philosophy.
All that and more, alongside a special visit to Saint John Airport — where James meets the warm, welcoming crew of Pascan Aviation, the airline reconnecting the region with flights to Halifax, Montreal, and Quebec City.
Funny, curious, and full of Maritime heart, it’s another lively ramble that celebrates community, creativity, and the joy of getting there - both literally and figuratively.

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James Mullinger returns with Episode 69 and it's the first ever episode recorded in the evening! Fresh from two sold-out shows at the Cochrane Comedy Festival, James reflects on the magic of small-town crowds, prairie hospitality, and the New Brunswickers that made his time in Alberta so special. He also dives into some big talking points from the world of comedy and sport: Bill Burr’s controversial trip to the Riyadh Comedy Festival and the conversation it’s sparked, his deep admiration for Lee Mack after rewatching all his stand-up specials, and the rare night when all three Toronto teams actually won - the Leafs, Raptors, and Blue Jays.

All this plus broken VHS players, armed robbers, hot yoga, heartfelt film reviews of The Smashing Machine and Magazine Dreams and a very special visit to Saint John Airport to meet the pilot and crew of Pascan Aviation's plane to Halifax. Funny, fiery, and full of heart, it's an intimate and brutally honest and proudly Canadian ramble.

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James has been driving, spinning, gigging, biking, fretting, and Crossfitting this past week! Enjoy insights into building a new crafted show for the Fredericton Playhouse last week, the joy of performing on a boat dock in a farmers market, the nature of privilege and humility, 50 years of Architects4, the East Coast Mermaid, Elm City Events, the jailing of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, The Pitt, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Stephen King's The Long Road, the Riyadh Comedy Festival, the Audi SQ5, Mark Billingham's new Tom Thorne book What The Night Brings, Ethan Hawke's The Lowdown, colonic irrigations vs dental hygiene cleans, the inspiration for Anne of Green Gables, Lewis Capaldi, and why Pascan Aviation is reconnecting the region.

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James has hit four provinces in seven days and has a lot to get off his chest. The big story is that Campbellton has the best new comedy festival in Canada, and best of all, it's bilingual! He shares how and why CBC's The Debaters host Steve Patterson learned that Saint John has the best airport in the world. The return of Jimmy Kimmel and what it says about consumer power. All this plus: Charlie Sheen and Heidi Fleiss, Barry and Eddie Hearn, The Morning Show Season 4, Cochrane Comedy Festival, playing tour dates in Fredericton and Kingston this week, the absolute genius of Tam Dean Burn, the new issue of [EDIT] magazine, the return of Rick Moranis, ADHD brain, UK clubland in the 60s and why Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things? A Comedian’s Guide to Autism by Pierre Novellie is one of the best books you will read this year.

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