About this episode

David Hyde joins John to discuss the 1849 Astor Place Opera House Riot and Canadian humor.

In which David Hyde (Blue City Blues, Seattle Nice) meets John in the bunker to discuss the 1849 Astor Place Opera House Riot and the welcome return of the timeless Ken-era art of razzing Canadians. Certificate #26694.

People in this episode

Host: John

Guest: David Hyde

Topics covered

• Astor Place Riot
• history
• theater
• culture
• society
• Canadian humor

Keywords

• Astor Place
• riot
• 1849
• theater
• David Hyde
• John
• Canadian humor
• culture

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