Talking comics and vlogging with the man who knows them best.

Courtesy of Sean Ward.net

As we pulled out our Dictaphone ready to interview daily vlogger and comic, Sean Ward, he pulled out his video camera aiming to shoot us instead. It was a classic Western duel held bang-on time for happy hour at a posh patio table along Queen East. But quick thinking isn’t his only forte; Sean has been exploring his creativity since childhood, and continuously living his dream despite all scoffs sent his way. Sitting there, aiming our technological devices at each other, he decided to fire first:

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Comedian Claire Brosseau goes off men for 365 days in her Manbbatical.

Courtesy of Claire Brosseau

It’s been just over two months, and Claire Brosseau is already feeling the pangs of loneliness. A once boy-crazy comedian getting high off the thrill of dating has chosen to undergo a man-cleanse for 365 days (rules including no sex, no kissing, no flirting, no dates, etc.). Why the hell is she putting herself through this? We had to ask her ourselves.

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Our interview with three-time Canadian Comedy Award winner, Nikki Payne.

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Whether you saw her on NBC’s Last Comic Standing or Much Music’s Video on Trial, Nikki Payne made a lasting impression in your mind. Be it the lisp, the air humping, or literally eating out her own hair extensions, this award-winning comedian leaves you jaw-dropped and begging for more (that’s what she said). So how does your average Nova Scotian master the art of dragging comedy out of its comfort zone? After a quick Q&A with Nikki herself, here’s what we learned:

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Our interview with new media installation artist: Rich Gilbank.

Courtesy of Rich Gilbank

What you’re looking at in the above photo isn’t a collection of Klu Klux Klan hats. Instead, they are Anthros: stationary tentacles that gravitate towards any person standing nearby. The artist behind this installation, Rich Gilbank, has incorporated technology (using human-centric applications) in order to create interactive artwork. The Cowgirls were totally blown away – seeing as they barely know how to turn on their laptop – so they decided to chat up this astute artist firsthand.

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