Montreals derek seguin wins siriusxms top comic competition. Lara rae and derek seguin deliver an eggcellent performance when they. Man has been accustomed, ever since he was a boy, to having a dozen incompatible philosophies dancing about together inside his head. Comedy club brings big talent and big chuckles to saint. Twotime academy award winner denzel washington american gangster directs and stars with academy award winner forest whitaker last king of scotland in this important and deeply inspiring page from the notsodistant past richard roeper, at the movies with ebert and roeper. Derek seguin is back with his third oneman show and will be touring the maritimes just in time to pull us out of our winter depression.
Of mixed french canadian and irish descent, he is best known for comedy which plays on the cultural differences between english canada and french canada, laughter unites two solitudes. Eventbrite rachelle elie presents rash comedy bash in almonte w derek seguin is sold out saturday, 18 may 2019 at almonte old town hall, mississippi mills, on. Dereks work has been published in magazines, books, and record sleeves, and has also designed a number of record sleeves himself. Montrealbased derek seguin is one of the most sought after standup comedians on the international circuit.
Lara rae and derek seguin deliver an eggcellent performance when they discuss easter. Mar 08, 2017 montreal comic derek seguin celebrates his roaring 40s with new album back to video. Montreal comic derek seguin celebrates his roaring 40s with new album back to video. Aug 31, 2015 many colleges and universities require first year students to take a great books course that introduces them to the classic works. A second marked characteristic of the liberal in debate with the conservative is the tacit premise that debateis ridiculousmany people shrink from arguments over facts because facts are tedious, because they require a formal familiarity with the subject under discussion, and because they can be ideologically dislocative. Tolson washington is the kind of educator who truly recognizes the remarkable power. The debaters is the hit cbc radio show that features canadas hottest comedians. He doesnt think of doctrines as primarily true or false, but as academic or practical, outworn or contemporary, conventional or ruthless.
In conversation with derek seguin, who thinks festival du. In conversation with derek seguin, who thinks festival du voyageur. Cbc radios the debaters regular derek seguin brings. Although debate teacher melvin tolson is a stock character from washingtons repertoire a firebrand given to rousing speeches and a stoical sense of righteousness its also a typically strong performance. Cbc radios the debaters regular derek seguin brings derek. He has performed at the prestigious invitationonly. The debaters gives the rest of the country a chance to appreciate both regional humour, and the show exposes new talent. Apr 17, 2009 the great debaters 2007 april 17, 2009 by dwight this inspiring movie is based on the true story of melvin b. The debaters is a canadian radio comedy show currently hosted by steve patterson. I would read art argument and advocacy by john meany and kate schuster, sparking the debate by alfred snider, and art of the m. This week, the debaters are in muskoka, as francophone flagwaver derek seguin tries to prove to antagonistic alan park that the g8 is grrrr8. Then, jon steinberg and bruce clark try to be good sports over the benefits of coming in second place.
In general, debaters are given a limited time in which to make their speeches. Hubcap promotions is proud to announce derek seguins upcoming national tour of his oneman standup comedy show derek seguin 43. Derek is dramatically ambitious and a series that moves beyond some perceptions of gervais, but his portrayal of a gentle, kind soul helping out. The montrealborn funnyman is a regular on the debaters, a twiceweekly. Visiting a club is the exciting first step to building a better you, contact the club to plan your visit. Rachelle has been seen on just for laughs 42, sirius xm, bostons women in comedy festival, the hubcap comedy festival, the crackup comedy. Celebrity appearance fees and availability contact a booking agent to check availability on derek seguin and other top corporate entertainment exclusive buyers agent that books celebrities, entertainers and speakers like derek seguin for speaking engagements, appearances and corporate events. Montrealcomic derek seguin stole one of the most starstudded gala shows last year from host whitney cummings.
Then, john hastings and derek seguin dial it up a notch on telemarketers. The debaters is the hit cbc radio show that features canadas hottest comedians going toe to toe, debating topics in the news and on the minds of canadians. Montreal comic derek seguin celebrates his roaring 40s with. He has performed at the prestigious invitationonly just for laughs festival an impressive 10 times as well as appearing numerous times at every other major festival in the country, making several television appearances along the way. Denzel washington impresses both in front of the camera and behind it in the great debaters, his second feature as a director. Oct 06, 2015 derek seguin was plenty apprehensive last week in toronto. The debaters tv series 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. But ive read all the books that this one references, so this had nothing new for me. He has performed at the prestigious invitationonly just for laughs festival an impressive six times.
Popular comedian returns for two shows sudbury star. Undeniably one of canadas hottest comedians, derek seguin has been touring clubs and theatres across north america intensely for the past twenty years. Derek seguin is back with his third oneman show, just in time to pull us out of our winter depression. The montrealborn funnyman is a regular on the debaters. Today the club hosts multiple shows a month with bigname comedians from across canada such as john wing, a finalist on the tv show americas got talent. Comedian derek seguin, it seems, is popular in greater sudbury. Home the debaters with steve patterson cbc radio cbc. For example, some recent shows centred around whether comic books were just for. Dec 05, 2019 the debaters gives the rest of the country a chance to appreciate both regional humour, and the show exposes new talent. Rash comedy bash in almonte w derek seguin is sold out.
Episode listing the following is a listing of the debaters shows starting with the initial broadcast date, a summary of the debating topics for each show, and the names of the comics who debated the issue in brackets. The debaters is a canadian radio comedy show hosted by steve patterson. A regular on cbc radios the debaters, seguin has long been a crowd favourite, but his luck really began to change four years ago. The the debaters episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. In the 2disc edition, the first disc includes no extra material, but the second disc includes an audio commentary, a making of documentary, deleted scenes, featurettes, and a still gallery. Derek seguin, as seen in just for laughs, cbcs the debaters, and the winner of siriusxms top comic challenge, will be on stage tonight dealing with his always funny and sometimes dirty humour at the timeless comedy nest.
Derek seguin born 1972 is a canadian standup comedian. Hbo has recognized and showcased his humour and gq magazines comedy editor reported that. What are the best books for improving informal debating. A second marked characteristic of the liberal in debate with the conservative is the tacit premise that debateis ridiculousmany people shrink from arguments over facts because facts are tedious, because they require a formal familiarity with the subject under discussion, and because they can be. I am writing this as a multinational champion debater. A regular on cbc radios the debaters, seguin has long been a crowd favourite, but his luck really began. The debaters is the hit show where comedians go toetotoe in a battle of. Best known as canadas top comic 2015 and an alltime favorite on cbcs the debaters, dereks show is one you wont want to miss. The great debaters is a 2007 american biographical drama film directed by and starring denzel washington. Philosophy and journalism by john calhoun merrill ph. Derek seguin is one of the rare comedians who can entertain his fans on a. Denzel washingtons the great debaters features the director himself as the ambitious educator, and forest whitaker as the resentful father of a student whose loyalties now lie almost exclusively with his coach.
The 43yearold montreal standup was about to battle wits with seven other canadian comics in siriusxms top comic competition to. Last year he filmed a gala set for hbo at the festival where he received a standingovation at the citys 3,500 seat place des arts. Derek seguin was plenty apprehensive last week in toronto. The great debaters by denzel washington, forest whitaker.
But critics say the reading lists for these classes dont. Some of the episodes include a single segment that is a repeat from a previous show, with the other segment previously unaired. Two hamilton writers vying for cbc short story prize. Montrealbased derek seguin is one of the most sought after stand up comedians on the international circuit. Montreal comic derek seguin celebrates his roaring 40s. This page will constantly update as i read more, so bookmark it if you want to check back in a.
Derek seguin, who some might know from his regular appearances on cbc radios the debaters, sat down for an interview at 11 a. Montreal comic derek seguin celebrates his roaring 40s with new. Dont miss your chance to see montreal comedian supreme derek. Then, love is in the air when lori gibbs and graham clark debate romance novels. The debaters holiday tour laughs across canada the province. Montrealbased bilingual english and french comedian and actor. Since 2008, derek has traveled the world and stayed busy creating and nurturing creative endeavors, like muckwork, his newest company. One of the top five books every job seeker should read, says. The debaters is the hit show where comedians go toetotoe in a battle of laughs and logic. In part two of the show, funnyman albert howell tries to convince comedic conspiracist matt billon that asserting the 69 moon landing was faked is pure lunacy. Nov 11, 2019 the debaters gives the rest of the country a chance to appreciate both regional humour, and the show exposes new talent. You guys ever see those videos where they go into the universe, whatever, and show, like, oh my god, theres stars that are 20 million times bigger than our sun and that some of the things we think are stars are actually whole galaxies like 600 million light years away like, really.
Comedian derek seguin ponders the wisdom of holiday mascots and school breaks, and rails at the absurdity of frenchcanadian swearing. Many colleges and universities require first year students to take a great books course that introduces them to the classic works. The montrealborn funnyman is a regular on the debaters, a twiceweekly show on cbc radio that pits comedians against one other arguing usually ridiculous premises. If you havent read those others, this would be a good starting book for you. Cbc radios the debaters regular derek seguin brings derek seguin 43. In 2015 he appeared in the nasty show in which the standups perform their most shocking and filthy material and proceeded to steal that too. Trevor wilson from the crave tv hit show letterkenny.
Use the isbn number to find it from your local library or anywhere else. It is based on an article written about the wiley college debate team by tony scherman for the spring 1997 issue of american legacy. The great debaters 2007 april 17, 2009 by dwight this inspiring movie is based on the true story of melvin b. The great debaters was released on dvd on may, 2008 on 1disc and 2disc editions. In addition, he has also recorded a couple of episodes of the television version of the debaters. This is the truth, not the ivory tower speculations of those who write but have no actual experience. Derek seguin funny business funniest standup comics. Tolson, a professor at historically black wiley college in texas, who, in 1935, at the height of the jim crow era, started the schools first debate team. Dont miss your chance to see montreal comedian supreme.
Most clubs allow guests to attend for free and theres no pressure to participate until you are ready and comfortable. More recently derek has photographed from the jam, dc fontana, ready steady go. Quebec comedian derek seguin battles with winnipegger al rae about. Canadian audiences best recognize dereks voice from his numerous appearances on cbc radios the debaters where he has performed close to thirty times, plus two episodes of the show on cbc television. Much of what i learned regarding debate, is not derived from an actual book about debate but from a book on the subject of ethical journalism. Derek seguin is one of the rare comedians who can entertain his fans on a regular basis in between trips to their cities. A veteran of the canadian standup comedy scene, seguin was the winner of the 2015 siriusxm top comic competition, has 10 just for laughs comedy festivals under his belt and has appeared more than 30 times on cbc radios the debaters, defending everything from hot dogs to curling. List of the debaters episodes academic dictionaries and. Then, tim nutt says phone books are obsolete while graham clark can think of a million things to do with them.