Happy Funny Amazing

Little did Allana and I know when we recorded this episode two and half years ago, that this summer, she would directing and dramaturging my new solo show – Something To Look Forward To – running right now at the Toronto Fringe.The irony of this is that Something to Look Forward To tells the behind-the-scenes story of how Happy Funny Amazing — this very podcast — came to be and how making it helped me deal with some heavy grief after losing two of my brothers.  The show celebrates of the power of storytelling and the importance of art – while also being relatable funny and honest. I’ve had some great reviews and audience responses so far — and that means the world to me."...prepare to have your life changed. Because with Something To Look Forward To, your life will be changed." - Slotkin Letter "...the writer’s sense of detail and her questing spirit are moving...Above all, she has a great rapport with the audience. Since she performs in the round, there’s nowhere to hide — a fitting metaphor for the show’s honesty." - Glenn Sumi, Toronto Star. "...Joanne O’Sullivan tells this hilarious and harrowing story with such timing (bravo to her and director Allana Harkin), pacing, nuance and conviction that she has us all sitting forward at what will come next" - Slotkin LetterI’ve only got five shows left and I’d love to see you there:Sunday July 6 at 9:45 PMTuesday July 8 at 5:45 PMWednesday July 9 at 4:00 PMThursday July 10 at 7:00 PMand Saturday July 12 at 12:30 PM.📍At VideoCabaret, 10 Busy StreetTickets are only 15 dollars and can be found here: fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/something-look-forward  And now, to celebrate this full-circle moment — here’s a throwback to Allana’s hilarious and episode of Happy Funny Amazing.

Tickets for The Foster Festival: https://fosterfestival.com/Information on the Happy Funny Amazing Storytelling Express Workshop: https://happyfunnyamazing.com/workshops#service-1

Co-Hosts from the popular Live Storytelling Show, But That's Another Story, Christel Bartelse and Briane Nasimok both reach back into their pasts to tell Joanne Happy Funny and Amazing stories of love and loss. Plus, Joanne has an announcement about the next exciting chapter for Happy Funny Amazing. https://storytellingtoronto.org/festival/ https://happyfunnyamazing.com/

What do being a model in the 80s and being alone in a pandemic 40 years later have in common? Producer Judy Holm and Television Writer Paul Mather share very different and amazing stories of overcoming adversity, showcasing the unwavering human spirit that drives us to push through the unexpected and get to the other side.

Founders of the Creativity Guild, Steve Pratt and Geoff Siskind tell uncannily parallel stories of confronting their own mortality - and surviving to tell the tale. Plus a crazy reveal, unlike anything we've heard on Happy Funny Amazing before. The Creativity Guild: https://thecreativityguild.substack.com/ The Creativity Business: https://www.creativity-business.com/

Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Pulga Muchochoma, Ijeoma Emesowum, and Ron Kennell all tell extraordinary stories of personal journeys - whether leaving home and country, a life-changing hike, or an emotional tour to Iran - all are stories of lives forever changed. Stick around to the end of the episode for a few bonus stories and a lot of laughter! Taped live on stage in Lazaridis Hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre. Link to Pulga's Music Video! https://youtu.be/JTIIdvbDwQg

Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Beau Dixon, Lisa Nasson and Sepehr Reybod, tell happy, funny, amazing, and emotional stories of break-ins, breakthroughs and going on with only a day's notice - all Iive on stage in Lazaritis hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre.

Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Jani Lauzon, André Sills and Jason Sermonia, tell happy, funny and amazing stories of surprise concerts, close to showtime labour pains and a life entwined with the musical Chicago - Iive on stage in Lazaritis hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre.

Second City Alumni and very funny married couple Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram join forces to tell an amazing story that demonstrates the lengths people will go for love. Plus, the first 3 storytellers joining me in Stratford for Happy Funny Amazing Live, as part of the 2022 Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum are revealed!

Two beautiful stories about human connection, both goosebump inducing, but for entirely different reasons.

In honour of St. Patricks Day an amazing story from my Dad, Barry O'Sullivan. Plus, an exciting announcement about Happy Funny Amazing!

The lovely and funny Allana Harkin, co-executive producer, director and correspondent on the hit show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, tells a hysterical and heartwarming story about her childhood idol and the carefully executed plan she put in motion to meet her.

Iconic and beloved Canadian Actor, Graham Greene, tells us a funny and amazing story that just might make you feel better about having to stay home this holiday season.

Broadcaster and host Michael Landsberg and comedy writer Diana Frances, tell amazing stories about how happenchance encounters changed the trajectory of their lives in beautiful ways.

Jenn and Dean, two funny friends from my time writing on 22 Minutes, join me with their stories for a mini-reunion. #frequentguestishardtosay

In honour of live theatre (hopefully) resuming this summer - outside and under tents or anyway it can- actors Scott Wentworth and Christy Bruce tell funny and amazing true stories about auditioning and understudying.

Come from Away cast members Astrid Van Wieren and Eliza Jane Scott, tell stories of letting go and desperately holding on.

Actor Mike Shara and documentarian Michael Allcock both tell amazing stories of unexpected visits from beyond.

From the dangerous to the relaxing, two amazing women tell me stories about two very different trips in a canoe.

Identical twins Chris and Brad Goddard tell competing versions of the same funny story, involving a twin switch-a-roo stunt that changed the trajectory of their lives.

Two unexpected and amazing vacations end up in the same beautiful city.

The other Joanne O'Sullivan tells me an amazing story about an epic day that starts with Michael Jackson - but doesn't end there.

Seán takes us on a roller coaster ride that leads to his working on a pilot with Ellen DeGeneres with one of his comedy heroes, Tim Conway.

Adrienne Fish and Graham Abbey entertain us with their dueling Uhaul stories.

Amazingly spooky stories from Chick Reid and Jenn Whalen.

Guests tell host, Joanne O'Sullivan, their happiest, funniest, and most amazing true stories.