Younge Modern Laughs

Arcade Brain. ⚪️🕹🔫🔵⚡️👾🔴 . . . . . #daveandbustersoakville #arcade #mirroredheels #pong #pacman #hungryhungryhippo #bensherman #telephonecordpurse #videoarcadetop10 #martyyoung #youngemodernlaughs https://www.instagram.com/p/ClkxIxlgVcp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I once read somewhere. Work so hard everyone’s biggest brag is that they used to know you. That’s what these shows felt like. @stephtolev opened for @wilfredburr at @scotiabankarena then came and played 3 sold out shows @comedybarto This gesture alone is a testament to the duality that is ever present in her comedy. On stage she is ruthless,wild, unafraid to be uncomfortable and angry largely about the inconveniences of life and woman hood. Off stage she is a humble, driven person who never passes up a chance to work and loves her dog and sister with her whole heart. It was wild to see a comic actually on top of their game. Stadium level on top of their game. There is a Burr infused American brashness to this phase of Steph. She has traded in her Canadian Tuxedo for a leather dress. Yet there remains an endearing indelible quality. My first inclination Steph was going to be a very successful comic was when w I would talk to other non comedy girls in the wild. They always remembered her jokes even if they they couldn’t remember her name. I think that’s because Steph is a friend to people in her comedy. A humor that comes out of being exactly who you are no matter who is watching. I always say I miss having a bad day and seeing Steph do a good set. . . . . . #stephtolev #friendswhokill #netflix #comedybar #canadiancomedy #standupcomedy #lastandup #femalecomic #dipthelips #artsandculture #nikond3400 #50mm #modernhumor #youngemodernlaughs (at Comedy Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-mZFXv4cg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Lately in comedy I have been having complex feelings around acts I have been “right”about. Comedians I featured in my content and supported in their career who no longer need day jobs. I am fundamentally thrilled for them and like that they remember how I cared when few others did. That’s not the issue, it's how can I take this knowing I can see raw talent and use it to level up my own career. Get rid of my own day Job. Until I do it’s just nice to be right. I have a new sympathy for people who say about bands “I liked their first album.” @bonezpoley is a comic I am very excited about her potential as a comedian. She is self actualized, meticulous and at the same time completely under the effects of her own human condition. All the ingredients to be a force in contemporary merger of punk comedy. Like Sam Tallent and or Stanhope She used to front a band and run a house venue. What has carried over from this is her ability to really connect with her audience. No one is doing what she is doing. People don’t know her name in the scene everywhere yet. I do know that most of Comedy Bar main space was packed and the show was recorded by @tyshazma Fun show great shots, a good time was had by all. Let’s see where this goes. . . . . . . #bonezpoley #standupcomedy #femalestandup #punkcomedy #torontocomedy #womenincomedy #canadiancomedy #onestowatch #artsandculture #modernhumour #nikond3400 #youngemodernlaughs https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1BNeiNuOL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some shots from @420funnybuisness Rooftop show. @tylermorrison123 is an exciting force in Canadian comedy. The whole brand @cottagecomedy is comfortable in not being nice and polite and out on a skidoo. He likes who he likes and I am lucky enough to be someone in his favour. There isn’t a project that company does where he doesn’t remember to send me a press release. A whip smart business man who even when he’s not trying to teach me anything I learn alot. He did not like these photos and immediately started roasting himself. Catch him on @roastbattle Canada season 2 . . . . #tylermorrison #cottagecomedy #unkyty #canadiancomedy #standupcomedy #kwcomedy #artsandculture #nikond3400 #50mm #martyyounge #modernhumor #youngemodernlaughs (at Uptown Waterloo) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChiUigwJKdS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When this photo was taken I was having a slow burn of a migraine on a hot morning in June. When these happen I lose things easily I miss steps, I say odd things. When I saw someone I swore was @peter_dreams from @julytalk hauling gear. I was afraid I was actually hallucinating. I spoke to him asked him If I could help thinking It would be merely someone with the same haircut. He said was okay because I was in all white I knew it was him that voice is so completely unmistakable I resisted the urge to ask a million questions about how he sings. He told me how July Talk were just about to go to Germany. I told him about the Massey Hall shows right before Christmas a few years ago. We complimented each others clothes. I went back in the car and with my signature bounding energy came immediately out and said. Oohhh Yeahhh and Jack. Fucking. White. in August. Yeahh that’s going to be a big one he said. I asked for a Polaroid mostly to prove to myself I wasn’t hallucinating. Tonight is going to be the Rock n Roll show of the summer. #peterdreimanis #julytalk #jackwhite #polaroid600 https://www.instagram.com/p/Chcz2LSA7nY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#justforlewks - Day 5 The final day of everyone is running on fumes. I was very proud of how I had paced myself,planned in advance, kept hydrated made healthy choices (with a few treats.) I do not give into the sadness I don’t go to the hotel the final night I give people their space. I think more then a goodbye people remember how you’ve made them feel. There is always friends from far away I wish l could watch do their thing all the time. Meeting @paulrabliauskas after writing about him several times was lovely “You were a reviewer who finally got it right what you wrote stuck with me. Cause that’s how I see my comedy.” @co_christmas is a very unique talent I have followed for about 2 years and I was so happy to get to know him better. I joked I would trade 3 Toronto comics to for him. During the day at the @sonofacritch panel I opted for my very rare map print wind breaker made popular by #kurtcobain from @kingpin_chic and my trusty black jumpsuit from @fashionnova Then for the 40th anniversary gala I opted for a #LBD with custom Victor ( the retired mascot of JFL) Purse and earrings made my beloved @skriptzz Walking down St Catherine street wearing this outfit. My little Victor purse caught the eyes of people and they yelled and wanted to take photos. In a festival that was previously teeming with Victor people were happy to see three no matter how small. It was not lost on me looking around the press section of the gala how fortunate I had been so spend so much time doing my thing at @placedesarts over that week @jimmycarr plus 3 galas the 40th being the most star studded. I will be re-sharing my coverage this week. Thank you to Charlene and the entire @c2ccomms team my editor Debra @theinterrobang This experience always reminds me comedy can not be faked it’s a long game with many rounds of applause and puzzles to ponder and if you are in on the bit it’s the best. 📸 @charliesotelo . . . . . #victor #justforlaughs #justepourrire #jflmtl #ootd #festivaloutfit #mtlmoments #40thanniversarygala #fashionnova #standupcomedy #newyorkcomedy #canadiancomedy #comedynews #theinterrobang #modernhumor #martyyounge #youngemodernlaughs https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg2cvznv77m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#justforlewks Day 4 The midnight party is a bash and I wanted to take as many #instax as I could. Covering @justforlaughs on a media pass is a different beast and a true honour. My schedule is proposed months in advance and finalized days before. 3 shows a night sometimes up to 5 keep it all straight sleep on it see a panel or a keynote. Make the deadline give myself a look then it’s about time to do it all over again. Friday I had the privilege of floor seats at the @pattonoswalt gala. Delirium set in. So unfortunately on Friday this was the only photograph of my outfit With probably two of the most exciting talents of the festival @comedianpinkfoxx and @heyjaredhey I paired this jumpsuit with tan heels huge hoops and dark green lipstick. I looked for my sober friend they were high on mushrooms. I turned down shots instead I opted for Redbull (ohhhh watermelon fancy...)paired with a story about that’s what @strombo drinks at burning man. Over the course of 5 days I had 4 drinks and met every deadline. . . . . . #jflmtl #justforlaughs #instax #midnightparty #justepourrire #comedy #newfaces2022 #standupcomedy #artsandculture #watermelonredbull #modernhumour #martyyounge #youngemodernlaughs (at Juste pour rire Les Gags) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgyIh5QtWtb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#justforlewks Day3 Isabella Blow is always who I am trying to emulate. She was British fashion editor and a disruptor. She spotted talent and was a head of the wave of what was in style. She knew Alexander McQueen was a force and famously bought his graduation collection. It was very validating to see comics I’ve known and supported for years have real breakouts at this festival. My guys on Rad dads @re_reeset @walterlyng @bigp4h @co_christmas @allie_pearse @hishamkelati And @sophbuds who was a undeniable breakout star of the festival. I will admit this outfit is alot I will also admit if I had contrasting shoes I’d wear thoes too. Walking down the street from the nasty show I saw notorious roast comic Jimmy Carr coming towards me I braced myself for impact. He clocked me and said without a drop of scarasm he said “Great outfit I like that.” Style has power when your style is authentic. 📸 @re_reeset Dress @fashionnova Tights @spirithalloween Shoes @annekleinofficial . . . . . #blackandwhite #splitdress #fashionnova #jflmtl #justforlaughsmontreal #standupcomedy #cruelladevil #blackandwhiteoutfit #ootd #torontocomedy #newyorkcomedy #artsansculture #lacomedy #modernhumor #martyyounge #youngemodernlaughs https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgur3JPP3VW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#justforlewks Day 2 How cute is is this hat? I love a #militaryberet I have had many this one was is so tiny and cute. In the month before going to just for laughs I was on a total vintage British comedy kick. Mostly Rik Myall I love how zany and arrogant he is. The Young ones is a show so ingrained in my DNA Recently I’ve been revisiting bottom because the chemistry between him and Ade Edmondson is so tight in it. I found this shirt on red bubble and had it turned into a dress. It’s a scene from The young ones where his characters demands to know who likes him. It was sort of a troll of how people are here too. No one got it. Yet it was perfect to wear to another Brit manic @jimmycarr It felt fun to wear a ripped up T-shirt to such a grand theatre. I came here to see shows and write and that’s what I’ve been doing so far. . . . . . #justforlaughs #jflmtl #theyoungones #rikmayall #ootd #bottom #britishcomedy #vintagecomedy #tshirtdress #redbubble #modernhumour #handsupwholikesme #youngemodernlaughs https://www.instagram.com/p/CgjxHnUg84s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#justforlewks night 1 this translated says ( here for the Jokes) Going back to @justforlaughs yesterday required embracing some post covid darkness. I remember last year a friend took me camping to get my mind off it being cancelled. I was miserable and thought how much would have to go right for it to all happen. It did it’s back and it’s beautiful. Yet I’m changed. It was a very long train ride. Alone wich meant keeping track of everything myself. I have a lovely seat mate and brought just the right amount of stuff. I’m going to eat healthy,swim, make my deadlines be polite. See shows. Write. This is my 5th time covering JFL I know the deal. Anyone who I am supposed to meet it will happen while I’m looking straight ahead. 📸 @fudagraphy #martyyounge #justforlaughs #jflmtl #artdress #fashionnova #artsandculture #modernhumour #ootd #youngemodernlaughs https://www.instagram.com/p/CghYYuzAKVl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some summer fits lately. I decided a while ago to get out of the way of my natural beauty. That I was going to always be extra but not everything had to be so done so contrived. This was largely egged on by my friend co-creator and makeup artist @mediumbeans who is so talented she is the cosmetics manager @shoppers_stoneroadmall and is seriously one of the city’s best kept secrets in MUA. 1. My look for hosting @bonnietrashband at @kazooguelph It was inspired by the Italian goth glamour aesthetic of their band. MUA: @mediumbeans Dress @fashionnova 3. The next day of @kazooguelph I wanted to dress like a alien fan girl for @sleddofficial 4. At the Toronto waterfront before the @purityring concert simple and dreamy I have yet to swim at the big pool there. 5. Saturday night comedy show @levitycomedyclub 6. #killbillvol1 inspired look for my friend’s MMA fight ( we had a whole row cheering him on it was so bad ass) 7. Cruella is my muse forever even when it’s not fur coat season I don’t eat Blizzards I was holding this for the picture my preferred summer treat is cherries and cold soda. Sometimes I forget that I am dressed up and wonder why people are looking at me. #summerfits #fashionnova #ootd #shoppersbeauty #whatisshewearing #artsandculture #martyyounge #torontocomedy #royalcity #youngemodernlaughs (at Marty Party!) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgQUtZONxue/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My latest for @theinterrobang is a total wish list interview. Liza Treyger @glittercheese over the years at Just for Laughs has always been a joy to discover as a comic. She is part of grand tradition of The Jewish female truth teller While being totally scathing,shiny, and at once so fucking real. Thank you very much to the bright and kind Andrew Max Levy @justoffthesix for allowing me to use these photos. And the whole @c2ccomms team. Link in Bio. #lizatreyger #justforlaughs #theinterrobang #femalecomics #standupcomedy #artsandculture #lacomedy #martyyounge #thenastyshow #modernhumour #youngemodernlaughs https://www.instagram.com/p/CgPhhflAKzt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My media accreditation for @justforlaughs was approved today. So pleased to be covering it for @theinterrobang Looking forward to working with the brilliant @c2ccomms team again. So ready for everything JFL’s return has in store. #justforlaughs #jflmtl #comedypro #canadiancomedy #artsandculture #standupcomedy #theinterrobang #imissedyou #newyorkcomedy #youngemodernlaughs https://www.instagram.com/p/CfUmdkVvIen/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

John Mostyn has sort of become of my best friends in Comedy. I can’t remember how I met him. I do remember his snowman joke. I have a vivid montage in my head of seeing it in all seasons get funnier and funnier. Maybe because we are both Tall and in each other’s eyeline maybe that’s how we became friends. Seeing the Billy Connelly Doc,JFL 2019 when I didn’t know you’d be there....there you were a familiar grounding presence in a sea of new faces and unique experiences. There is a bluntness, there is a heat to John Mostyn on stage. This is fuelled by a earnest inquisitive vegan who makes pies for his friends and just wants to be a little bit better then the day before. John Mostyn could have probably had 3 alright albums by now. Instead he has one you should listen to. Released on @tylermorrison123 visionary label @cottagecomedy and engineered by @tyshazma Congratulations my friends. I know you hated everything word of this and will roast me in the DMs accordingly. #johnmostyn #scottishcomedy #canadiancomedy #artsansculture #torontocomedy #standupcomedy #glagow #onestowatch #ukcomedy #comedyalbum #cottagecomedy #levitycomedyclub #nikond5300 #youngemodernlaughs (at A Galaxy Far, Far Away) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce9Y7o5JRgD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’ve been sort of quiet on here lately. My car was broken and I was dealing with some seasonal migraines. I get about two a year and as I’ve gotten older they have become more episodic. I have a few stories from this last one. There is still so much I have to learn in this industry but what I have learned is to rest don’t quit. Very greatful to Jonathan Emily and Jessica who let me run away to their cottages walk the beach,paddle board and general let me get my Jonah Hill chill on. I saw my first comedy show in a while on Saturday @crazy_canuck_restauranteh @rustynailcomedy1 @dompare and @ol_bebsie who I will watch play a K-W audience anyday. He is from here originally and besides being a good comic...he isn’t thrown off by the rhythm of the audiences who have been known to laugh and then immediately quite for the next joke. My beloved caught this photo of me trying to name all the comics on the wall. It was good to see you all again. As always I am very greatful to the producers who make space for me with margins being so tight. Looking forward to a great summer and a new chapter of memories and of laughter. . . . . . #canadiancomedy #standupcomedy #kwcomedy #artsandculture #kwawesome #thecrazycanuck #dompare #modernhumour #youngemodernlaughs (at The Crazy Canuck DTK) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cee1r6Ttq7Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Bruce McCulloch chose quietly do the world premiere of his new stage Tales of Bravery and Stupidity At a Presbyterian church in Paris Ontario. I wrote about for @theinterrobang it and we had a great conversation. In Toronto we’ve known about the new season of The kids in the Hall since it began shooting in the summer. It gave us hope and some of us jobs. The opportunity to write this was born out of sketch comedy connections forged out of the non glamorous times, The small shows before the big breaks. Thank you @vancebanzo @lauracilevitz @edisontwins @elise_bailey_ I kept my scene in my heart during this interview. I didn’t want to write the same article I have been reading. I didn’t want write something assigning context that bite or held the hand that fed me a healthy breakfast of satirical defiance at 7 am on the Comedy network. I interviewed Bruce because I am a Bruce. Read this or don’t. @kithonline taught me not to care too much what you think anyway. This is dedicated to the memory of @sara.dahms may there be a little bit of you in everything I write forever. Link in Bio. . . . . . #thekidsinthehall #nikond3400 #talesofbraveryandstupidity #brucemcculloch #brucio #torontosketchcomedy #torontocomedy #parisontario #canadiancomedy #artsandculture #gavin #superstar #martyyounge #theinterrobang #youngemodernlaughs (at Paris Presbyterian Church Canada) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdd25wDrfyL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Quarantina! Ahhhhh! Get in here for a hug! @bonnietrashband is Quarantina’s favourite band. She was freaking out when she met Sara although Marty had told her she was very kind and cool. Nicolette from @nicolette_nobodies was there too very cool black cowboy hat. So many friends new and old. See not everyone hates your Quarantina Somone even said they were going to get a tattoo of your ancient ancestor he was Spanish or English or something definitely a doctor.....definitely the famous one in the family hogs all the attention. Your robes are prettier. Did they even have fake feathers back then? Carly is sort of the coolest and wasn’t scared of you at all. Don’t get a nose job just to fit in Quarantina. I heard you can’t breathe the same after. Pics by the unmistakable @crybbcarly . . . . . #quarantina #plaguedoctor #plaguedoctorcosplay #plaguemask #gothgirl #bathroomselfie #pandemic #guelphbands #bonnietrash #weallwearmasks https://www.instagram.com/p/CdUaBodNlEC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=