Episode 121: Brent Butt

You’d be forgiven for not associating Brent Butt with Vancouver, and instead picturing him behind the counter of a gas station in Dog River, Saskatchewan, AKA the setting for Corner Gas, the iconic comedy series turned movie turned animated series. But the road to Dog River includes some significant stops in Vancouver, and Brent remains a mainstay of the Vancouver film and television scene. In this special episode of the YVR Screen Scene Podcast, Brent reflects on lessons learned from stand-up and growing up in a small town, his lifelong passion for comic books, why the animation realm is a good fit for Corner Gas, what to expect from Corner Gas Animated's third season, and how he responds to people who criticize the show's diverse characters. Also: what Brent says about raw cauliflower that leaves Sabrina flabbergasted! Episode sponsor: UBCP/ACTRA