Andy Jones

I'm your host, Dr. Mike Wahl.

Today we're speaking with Andy Jones, a true legend in comedy here in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Andy has an illustrious career spanning decades from his work with Codco to his acclaimed one-man shows and television appearances.

Today we'll discuss Andy's contribution to comedy and culture in Newfoundland and Labrador, his deeply personal one-man show, Don't Give Up On Me, Dad, which sheds light on mental health challenges and his family's journey following the loss of his son, as well as his new book, Actor Needs Restraint, a collection of his iconic one-man shows that was published by Breakwater Books.

Andy will explain how comedy has become an integral part of Newfoundland and Labrador's culture and why humor and storytelling are so valuable for our health and our sense of community.

Let's get to our interview with Andy Jones.

[instrumental music] Hi, Andy.

Welcome to the show.

And a production this ambitious was filmed here, with Newfoundland and Labrador talent in front of the camera.

You know, we had Andy Jones and Martha Picard and Willow Keane and Mary Walsh in the cast, and then Chris Hatcher was producing, and Stephen Dunn, who you're going to be talking to later, directed.

It just shows what our crews can do and what this place can bring to a story when we film here.

Well, Mary as mayor is

Well, you know what? We'll save your heat pump segment for another day.

Let's talk about Bolo.

You guys with Andy Jones and a bunch of others are doing a free premiere marathon, all six episodes tonight at Spirit of Newfoundland in town.

You've got a bunch of the actors, Mary, Andy Jones, Joel.

David from Canadian International.

And so David and Andy Jones, who was in Kodko from Faustus Bidgood, they met at that screening at Whammy.

And then it just kind of it's now been restored.

So So these things set in motion, which is great.

So with all that ahead, we best get to it.

Here, after many, many years looking forward to it, is my sit-down conversation with the one and only Andy Jones.

Well, they say if you hold your breath... and pray for a long, long

time.

In

12 years, you'll get the chance to meet up with somebody you've always wanted to interview.

Andy Jones, how are you?

Fine, thank you, Stephanie.