The Feature: Courtney Gilmour - Tuesday October 22nd, 2024

Courtney Gilmour is a JUNO nominated stand up comedian and television writer. She was a finalist for Canada’s Got Talent, and is an amputee. She is releasing her second comedy album on October 25th called “Wonder Woman” and joined Jacob Shymanski to talk about the rules of stand-up comedy, the process of recording “Wonder Woman” and paranormal experiences. Highlights:Introducing Courtney Gilmour (00:00)Recording the comedy album “Wonder Woman” (1:41)Having a fanbase adds lots of pressure (6:07)Handling politics and comedy (9:54)Courtney’s paranormal experience (11:36)Creating a social media presence as a comic (14:52)What are the rules of stand-up comedy? (18:47)Talking about disability through comedy (22:13)More comedians with disabilities could make the comedy scene more accessible (26:36) AMI Today airs weekdays on AMI-audio in Canada and streams on the Accessible Media Inc. YouTube Channel.Follow AMI Today on YouTubeAbout AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected]