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Happy Funny Amazing

Joanne O'Sullivan (Host), John Bartmann (music) 26 Episodes Jul 5, 2025

Host Joanne O'Sullivan invites guests to share their happiest, funniest, and most amazing true stories. Each episode features personal anecdotes and real-life experiences. The show celebrates joy, humor, and surprising moments. Music is by John Bartmann.

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Allana Harkin Re-Release and Something To Look Forward To! Jul 5, 2025 00:26:08 Little did Allana and I know when we recorded this episode two and half years ago, that this summer, she would directing and dramaturging my new solo show – Something To Look Forward To – running right now at the Toronto Fringe.The irony of this is that Something to Look Forward To tells the behind-the-scenes story of how Happy Funny Amazing — this very podcast — came to be and how making it helpe

A Story (And interview!) from Norm Foster Jun 27, 2023 00:27:38 Tickets for The Foster Festival: https://fosterfestival.com/Information on the Happy Funny Amazing Storytelling Express Workshop: https://happyfunnyamazing.com/workshops#service-1

Stories from Christel Bartelse and Briane Nasimok May 7, 2023 00:33:07 Co-Hosts from the popular Live Storytelling Show, But That's Another Story, Christel Bartelse and Briane Nasimok both reach back into their pasts to tell Joanne Happy Funny and Amazing stories of love and loss. Plus, Joanne has an announcement about the next exciting chapter for Happy Funny Amazing. https://storytellingtoronto.org/festival/ https://happyfunnyamazing.com/

Stories from Judy Holm and Paul Mather Mar 22, 2023 00:42:05 What do being a model in the 80s and being alone in a pandemic 40 years later have in common? Producer Judy Holm and Television Writer Paul Mather share very different and amazing stories of overcoming adversity, showcasing the unwavering human spirit that drives us to push through the unexpected and get to the other side.

Stories From Steve Pratt and Geoff Siskind Jan 31, 2023 00:50:54 Founders of the Creativity Guild, Steve Pratt and Geoff Siskind tell uncannily parallel stories of confronting their own mortality - and surviving to tell the tale. Plus a crazy reveal, unlike anything we've heard on Happy Funny Amazing before. The Creativity Guild: https://thecreativityguild.substack.com/ The Creativity Business: https://www.creativity-business.com/

Stories Live from the Stratford Festival, Featuring Pulga Muchochoma, Ijeoma Emesowum, and Ron Kennell Nov 30, 2022 00:48:08 Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Pulga Muchochoma, Ijeoma Emesowum, and Ron Kennell all tell extraordinary stories of personal journeys - whether leaving home and country, a life-changing hike, or an emotional tour to Iran - all are stories of lives forever changed. Stick around to the end of the episode for a few bonus stories and a lot of laughter! Taped li

Stories from the Stratford Festival, Featuring Beau Dixon, Lisa Nasson and Sepehr Reybod Oct 20, 2022 00:51:05 Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Beau Dixon, Lisa Nasson and Sepehr Reybod, tell happy, funny, amazing, and emotional stories of break-ins, breakthroughs and going on with only a day's notice - all Iive on stage in Lazaritis hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre.

Stories from the Stratford Festival. Featuring Jani Lauzon, André Sills and Jason Sermonia Sep 15, 2022 00:44:16 Happy Funny Amazing goes LIVE! 2022 Stratford Festival company members Jani Lauzon, André Sills and Jason Sermonia, tell happy, funny and amazing stories of surprise concerts, close to showtime labour pains and a life entwined with the musical Chicago - Iive on stage in Lazaritis hall in the new Tom Patterson Theatre.

A Story by Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram Jul 12, 2022 00:29:09 Second City Alumni and very funny married couple Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram join forces to tell an amazing story that demonstrates the lengths people will go for love. Plus, the first 3 storytellers joining me in Stratford for Happy Funny Amazing Live, as part of the 2022 Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum are revealed!

Stories by Graham Abbey and Raoul Bhaneja May 12, 2022 00:30:15 Two beautiful stories about human connection, both goosebump inducing, but for entirely different reasons.

A Story from Barry O'Sullivan Mar 17, 2022 00:12:23 In honour of St. Patricks Day an amazing story from my Dad, Barry O'Sullivan. Plus, an exciting announcement about Happy Funny Amazing!

A Story from Allana Harkin Feb 1, 2022 00:25:04 The lovely and funny Allana Harkin, co-executive producer, director and correspondent on the hit show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, tells a hysterical and heartwarming story about her childhood idol and the carefully executed plan she put in motion to meet her.

Stories from Graham Greene Dec 24, 2021 00:22:35 Iconic and beloved Canadian Actor, Graham Greene, tells us a funny and amazing story that just might make you feel better about having to stay home this holiday season.

Stories from Michael Landsberg and Diana Frances Jul 23, 2021 00:36:53 Broadcaster and host Michael Landsberg and comedy writer Diana Frances, tell amazing stories about how happenchance encounters changed the trajectory of their lives in beautiful ways.

Stories from Jenn Whalen and Dean Jenkinson Jun 25, 2021 00:38:18 Jenn and Dean, two funny friends from my time writing on 22 Minutes, join me with their stories for a mini-reunion. #frequentguestishardtosay

Stories from Scott Wentworth and Christy Bruce May 7, 2021 00:33:53 In honour of live theatre (hopefully) resuming this summer - outside and under tents or anyway it can- actors Scott Wentworth and Christy Bruce tell funny and amazing true stories about auditioning and understudying.

Stories from Astrid Van Wieren and Eliza Jane Scott Apr 27, 2021 00:33:04 Come from Away cast members Astrid Van Wieren and Eliza Jane Scott, tell stories of letting go and desperately holding on.

Stories from Mike Shara and Michael Allcock Apr 17, 2021 00:29:02 Actor Mike Shara and documentarian Michael Allcock both tell amazing stories of unexpected visits from beyond.

Stories from Lucy van Oldenbarneveld and Adrienne Fish Apr 9, 2021 00:35:52 From the dangerous to the relaxing, two amazing women tell me stories about two very different trips in a canoe.

Stories from Chris and Brad Goddard Apr 1, 2021 00:32:56 Identical twins Chris and Brad Goddard tell competing versions of the same funny story, involving a twin switch-a-roo stunt that changed the trajectory of their lives.

Stories from Tom McCamus, Chick Reid and Yours Truly Mar 25, 2021 00:28:29 Two unexpected and amazing vacations end up in the same beautiful city.

Stories from the other Joanne O'Sullivan Mar 18, 2021 00:20:09 The other Joanne O'Sullivan tells me an amazing story about an epic day that starts with Michael Jackson - but doesn't end there.

Stories from Seán Cullen Mar 11, 2021 00:27:49 Seán takes us on a roller coaster ride that leads to his working on a pilot with Ellen DeGeneres with one of his comedy heroes, Tim Conway.

Stories From Adrienne Fish and Graham Abbey Mar 4, 2021 00:24:52 Adrienne Fish and Graham Abbey entertain us with their dueling Uhaul stories.

Stories from Chick Reid and Jenn Whalen Feb 25, 2021 00:21:14 Amazingly spooky stories from Chick Reid and Jenn Whalen.

Stories from Colin Mochrie, Deb McGrath and Michael Moses Feb 17, 2021 00:26:23 Guests tell host, Joanne O'Sullivan, their happiest, funniest, and most amazing true stories.

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