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Ep 63: The Gymnastics Gym w/ Della Haddock
Season 1, Ep. 63
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Improviser and festival director of Gender Equity in Media Festival in Vancouver, Della Haddock joins the show to talk about her love of raccoons. Mark learns what a bee is. Della reveals the secret name of a notorious Vancouver gang. She also tells us about perfecting a trans Atlantic accent in high school which prompts us to build a Trans Atlantic club in our town. Della also builds a gymnastics gym with a big foam pit named Chunk Dunkers (formerly Ron’s Magical and Aerobics and Gymnastics Gym). There is a lot Australian accent in this episode and talk of a goon sack.
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome to the Town Show
05:47 Exploring Vancouver and Childhood Memories
08:52 Raccoon Encounters and Stories
11:49 The Fascinating World of Bees
14:33 Theater as a Turning Point
18:35 Adventures in Australia and Goon Culture
21:31 Chunk Dunking and Gymnastics Gym Ideas
25:20 Planning a Birthday Party
26:17 Introducing Susan and Party Packages
27:32 Exploring Party Package Options
29:03 The Unique Tier Three Package
30:17 Choosing the Right Package
31:39 Trampoline Parks vs. Chunk Dunking
33:10 The Transatlantic Accent Discussion
36:07 Creating a Nondescript Cafe Setting
38:09 Gaming Nostalgia and Humor
40:16 Coffee Conversations and Daily Life
42:09 Raccoon Training and Improv Comedy
46:40 Promotions and Upcoming Events
comedy, Vancouver, childhood, theater, wildlife, raccoons, bees, drinking games, gymnastics, improvisation, Chunk Dunking, Birthday Party, Family, Party Packages, Trampoline Park, Transatlantic Accent, Gender Activism, Patreon
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