Mullinger's Weekly Ramble

It's another weekly ramble from Mullinger as he talks roasts, racism, kayaking, getting his teeth fixed, Breaking Bad, the census, Keir Starmer, tequila... with so many tangents. His highlight was his first Saturday night off for months to go watch Mark Normand live, and was blown away by Mark's hilarious opener Liam Godson. All of this plus new jokes from your suggestions.Mullinger's Weekly Ramble is brought to you by PodstarterPlease send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please email info@podstarter.ca

Episode 80 finds James back on the mic less than 24 hours after returning from the whirlwind that was the Winnipeg Comedy Festival - exhausted, slightly delirious, but very much in full ramble mode.Fresh from a career milestone week, he takes us behind the scenes of performing on a major televised gala after years of trying to get booked, sharing the nerves, near-meltdown, and last-minute crisis of confidence. What follows is a rare moment of satisfaction as the set lands exactly as hoped - alongside a glimpse into the surreal machinery of big TV comedy: wardrobe teams, rehearsals, drivers, and the strange novelty of not having to do everything himself.There are stories from the road, including headlining Yuk Yuk’s for a mental health fundraiser, performing at the legendary Rumor's Comedy Club, and recording another episode of The Debaters, all while running on minimal sleep and maximum adrenaline. Elsewhere, the ramble veers into airport encounters with fellow New Brunswickers, the peculiar moment of returning home via Toronto and instantly knowing everyone again, the perils of late-night McDonald’s decisions, and his near-death steak-choking incident. There are punchy new jokes on Will Smith, Hulk Hogan, and the psychology of performers chasing big moments, plus thoughtful reflections on ambition, ageing, and choosing family time over relentless touring.As ever, it is chaotic, candid and deeply funny - a snapshot of a comedian riding the high of a huge career moment while already overthinking the next one.Mullinger's Weekly Ramble is brought to you by PodstarterPlease send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast advertsing and sponsorship opportunities, please email info@podstarter.ca

Brought to you by Ganong ChocolatierTo purchase Ganong’s new Sea Salted Caramels and Peanut Butter Caramel Clusters that James can’t stop raving about, please visit Shoppers Drug Mart, Sobeys, Safeway, Foodland, Canadian Tire, Atlantic Superstore, Dominion or Walmart Atlantic.Episode 78 is a funny, reflective, slightly frazzled and deeply grateful end-of-year ramble, opening with the oddly satisfying (and mildly annoying) fact that Christmas 2025 is almost 25/25/25, if only the calendar would cooperate.From there, James looks back on an extraordinary year on the road: over 100 shows, six provinces, thousands of laughs, countless hugs and a profound sense of gratitude for the audiences, venues, promoters and fellow comedians who made it the best year of his life. There are shout-outs, tour highs, cultural observations, Christmas traditions, favourite films and songs. Beneath the jokes, though, this episode gets honest. James talks candidly about anxiety, overthinking, creative insecurity and how performing is often the only reliable switch that quiets his brain. He reflects on grief, friendships, career knockbacks, confidence after good gigs and disappointment after bad ones, plus the strange balance between caring deeply about the world and protecting the emotional energy your family deserves. There are musings on comedy as purpose, why getting out of the house can save your sanity, why laughter is still the fuel, and why a life built around pubs, theatres and making people laugh in New Brunswick might just be the perfect version of success. Funny, heartfelt and reassuringly human, this is a Christmas Eve episode for anyone trying to stay hopeful, grateful and sane.Mullinger's Weekly Ramble is brought to you by Ganong ChocolatierPlease send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities, please email info@podstarter.caProduced by Podstarter

Brought to you by Pascan Aviation x Saint John Airport + Ganong ChocolatierEpisode 76 finds James home alone running the show and steering the ship… in an EV car without winter tires. He’s rambling about Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, his favourite podcast, grocery prices, getting home for Christmas, Miramichi, whether ADHD has helped or hindered his career, English Vs Canadian Christmas traditions, woodchuck chucking, Cost Co encounters, the history of the English language, Golden Globe nominations, Starbucks toilets, the new issue of Atlantic Book Today featuring Natalie MacMaster, Andre Rieu's Merry Christmas live from Maastricht at Cineplex, and he answers all of yourcrazy questions!To purchase Ganong’s new Sea Salted Caramels and Peanut Butter CaramelClusters that James can’t stop raving about, please visit Shoppers Drug Mart, Sobeys, Safeway, Foodland, Canadian Tire, Atlantic Superstore, Dominion or Walmart Atlantic.To book bargain flights this Christmas please visit: pascan.com/en/Sponsored by by Pascan Aviation x Saint John Airport + Ganong ChocolatierPlease send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities, please email info@podstarter.caProduced by Podstarter

Brought to you by Ganong ChocolatierJames has just landed in Kelowna for his run of five shows in the Okanagan, BC this week and he is reporting live from the Fairfield Inn after a full day of travelling on three planes!He is in a great mood as he prepares for tonight’s show in the official wine capital of Canada – Oliver, BC. And there is a lot to be happy about: Fredericton’s first ever comedy festival, a record amount of money raised for the Saint John Hospital from the Rothesay Yule, Wicked For Good, Ed Sheeran’s One Shot, new specials from Gerry Dee Kevin Hart and Sebastian Maniscalco, the We Buy Records podcast, Charlotte Flewelling’s inspiring message, Down Cemetery Road, A House of Dynamite, Champagne Problems, Call Her Daddy, The Beast In Me, Gummo, The Morning Show season finale, whistlestop trips to PEI and Fredericton and Charlotte County and, as ever, a few thousand ADHD tangents. He also asks the questions: do facts matter when we are sharing fake AI-generated stories online about people that don’t exist (such as 73-year old Raymond)?Another warm, uplifting, joy-filled episode created to lift spirits, spark smiles, and remind us that - even in chaotic times - there is still so much good in the world. One joyful moment at a time.To purchase Ganong’s new Sea Salted Caramels and Peanut Butter Caramel Clusters that James can’t stop raving about, please visit Shoppers Drug Mart, Sobeys, Safeway, Foodland, Canadian Tire, Atlantic Superstore, Dominion or Walmart Atlantic. Sponsored by Ganong Chocolatier (https://ganongchocolatier.shop/) Please send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.com For podcast sponsorship opportunities, please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.io (mailto:info@podstarter.io)Produced by Podstarter

James records on a rare Wednesday afternoon, still buzzing from a one-off show at Hampton Brewing Company where he ditched the set and improvised for an hour. He talks about the strange freedom of those nights when the room, the venue, and the vibe let you try anything. From there, it is classic Mullinger: the touring life health cycle (YMCA laps, sit-ups, trainer Tara, then peanuts and New Brunswick beer), a small-world tale about Teddy’s teacher in London, and a proper date night with Pam to see the Colleen Hoover adaptation Regretting You.James celebrates local author Riel Nason’s bestselling book The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt and its new winter sequel after a packed Quispamsis library event. He reviews The Toxic Avenger remake and its campaign to retire medical debt, riffs on scams and casino bans, and vents about Dana White after Tom Aspinall’s eye-poke fiasco. There is quick-fire commentary on The Diplomat season three, the John Candy documentary, and why negative comments can be useful if you let them.Plus: Horizon Healthcare Ambassadors, the Romero House fundraiser, unplanned shows coming to Saint John’s BMO and Fredericton’s The Comic Sutra, NBCC campus dates, BC tour stops, and a call for small theatres in Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Saskatchewan. James also shouts out artists who price fairly, from Stewart Lee to Luke Combs, and asks listeners to send coping strategies for compartmentalizing, along with spicy but humane pop-culture hot takes.Please send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities, please email Jonathan Burns at info@podstarter.ioProduced by Podstarter

Brought to you by Pascan Aviation + Saint John AirportJames Mullinger returns with Episode 70 of the podcast, and it's a jam-packed mix of travel tales, cultural discoveries, and classic Mullinger mayhem. Fresh from viewing National Theatre Live’s extraordinary broadcast of Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike, James reflects on why this stage-to-cinema experience at Saint John’s BMO Theatre might actually be better than seeing it live in London. He also watched the Sea Dogs win on ice and Keira Knightley lose on water.James answers all of your crazy listener questions regarding: the lack of direct debit in Canada, cruise ships, his comedy dreams, most embarrassing childhood crush stories, and his beloved aunt. He also shares his thoughts on Andrew Santino’s new special, White Noise, and the enduring mystery of fame after rewatching the Lewis Capaldi documentary, ADHD humour from comedian Katherine Cairns, and Matt McCusker’s comic philosophy. All that and more, alongside a special visit to Saint John Airport — where James meets the warm, welcoming crew of Pascan Aviation, the airline reconnecting the region with flights to Halifax, Montreal, and Quebec City.Funny, curious, and full of Maritime heart, it’s another lively ramble that celebrates community, creativity, and the joy of getting there - both literally and figuratively.Sponsored by Pascan Aviation + Saint John AirportProduced by PodstarterQuestions: comedy@jamesmullinger.comSponsorships: info@podstarter.io

Brought to you by Pascan Aviation + Saint John AirportJames has been driving, spinning, gigging, biking, fretting, and Crossfitting this past week! Enjoy insights into building a new crafted show for the Fredericton Playhouse last week, the joy of performing on a boat dock in a farmers market, the nature of privilege and humility, 50 years of Architects4, the East Coast Mermaid, Elm City Events, the jailing of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, The Pitt, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Stephen King's The Long Road, the Riyadh Comedy Festival, the Audi SQ5, Mark Billingham's new Tom Thorne book What The Night Brings, Ethan Hawke's The Lowdown, colonic irrigations vs dental hygiene cleans, the inspiration for Anne of Green Gables, Lewis Capaldi, and why Pascan Aviation is reconnecting the region. Please send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities, please email at info@podstarter.ioProduced by PodstarterSponsored by Pascan Aviation + Saint John Airport

James has six gigs in three provinces this week but is squeezing in therapy with you to ramble about... Charlie Kaufman, Audi Halifax, Hosting the Atlantic Interior Design Awards, Halifax's new MillerKnoll showroom, the Sandman in Dartmouth and he answers all of your questions about: Fears, Garbage, Normal Vs Abnormal, what makes a great show, getting into festivals, Men In Love by Irvine Welsh, The Girlfriend, Cornhill's Cedar Cafe, Tootsie Licks, East Coast Witches and so many tangents, rambling and sidetracks!Please send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.ioProduced by Podstarter

Brought to you by Floyd's Appliance Centre in Hampton, New BrunswickIt's 5.45 am and James has a lot to get off his chest: World affairs! Cat transportation! Eyebrow trimming, The Salty Fisherman, Yip Cider, Kill Tony at Madison Square Garden, Andre Rieu's latest cinema experience, Venice Film Festival standing ovations, making people happy, kayaking, The Waterfront, and why you should go and see: Brad Rice! Brady Manderville! Cive Lucas! Josh Kotsabasakis! Michelle Lynn Petite! Adam Blanchard! All this plus much more rambling...Follow Floyd's on Facebook by clicking herePlease send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities, please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.ioProduced by Podstarter

Brought to you by The Lighting Lounge in Rothesay, New BrunswickIt's Episode 62 and Mullinger is recovering from extreme pain and turning into The Elephant Man last week, but after a blistering and eventful gig at Hampton Brewing Company the night before he is still able to enthusiastically ramble about Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson dating, the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, bullies, root canal surgery, meeting Lady Catherine, Colin Fowlie, Corn Hill Nursery, Reeds Point Pub, crossing the border, Epstein, Lola Young and more...Follow The Lighting Lounge on Facebook by clicking herePlease send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities, please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.ioProduced by Podstarter

Brought to you by The Lighting Lounge in Rothesay, New BrunswickIt is a very special Canada Day episode of the podcast with James rambling about appearing to The Good Stuff With Mary Berg in Toronto this week, an eventful weekend in Fredericton, new neighbours, local takeouts, the organizations displaying elbows down tendances, We Were Liars, the books of Sophie Mcaloon, Picaroons, Yennah Hurley saving dating in Canada with The One Connection, being both big and unbooked in Alberta, bingo cards, sex shops, where to spend Canada Day, owning part of the Kingston Peninsula and so so much more! Follow The Lighting Lounge on Facebook by clicking herePlease send any questions to comedy@jamesmullinger.comFor podcast sponsorship opportunities please email Jonathan Burns at jon@podstarter.ioProduced by Podstarter

James is just back from a rollercoaster research mission for his next book and he rambles about all of the plane delays, train debauchery and automobile action as well as Tim Key's The Ballad of Wallis Island, The Salt Path, The Newt in Somerset, The Creamery and muses on friendship, family and fondness for frivolity.