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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 1H 18M

Director Tyler Burns Shares His Secrets On Creating Comedy That Pushes The Limit

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This week we are having a drink at Jellies on Quinpool Road in Halifax with screen writer and director Tyler Burns, and the conversation goes from bar stories and many random interjections to the real deal on making Canadian comedy. Tyler walks us through what it took to build a six-episode series and then finding a place to put it where audiences would see it. Trailerparkboysplus.com happened to be the perfect spot for this raunchy fun comedy to go. We get through a lot in this one, including how fast a million dollar budget disappears, the producer director-dynamic, Tylers take on directing and some candid takes on the film industry up north. Open Mic'ers and is available now. You can wathch the whole series for less than a Starbucks order: https://www.trailerparkboysplus.com/open- mic-ers-1/season:1/videos/tpb-open-mic-ers-ep1-with-credits-hd-mp4If you like the show, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves film or comedy, and leave a review so more Canadians can find us.Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introductionSupport the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTokBuy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca#afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanadaYour follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show. 

This week we are having a drink at Jellies on Quinpool Road in Halifax with screen writer and director Tyler Burns, and the conversation goes from bar stories and many random interjections to the real deal on making Canadian comedy. Tyler walks us through what it took to build a six-episode series and then finding a place to put it where audiences would see it. Trailerparkboysplus.com happened to be the perfect spot for this raunchy fun comedy to go. We get through a lot in this o...

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