Experience

640 Toronto

• Canada
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer/Co-Host "Inside Jokes"​

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Producer and on-air personality for "Inside Jokes" with host Sandra Carusi. Airing Sunday nights on AM640 in Toronto. A panel style show featuring standup comedians, actors, comedy writers, performers and personalities from across North America. We cover comedy careers, pop culture and the relevant top stories of the week

• Freelance Content Producer/On Air

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Producer and contributing panelist of radio content airing weekly on Toronto's Talk Radio AM640. I appear regularly on the air with our show hosts, providing additional commentary. Book guests, arrange panels and show topics, prepare show notes and curate weekly episodes of radio programming based around current events, news stories, trending topics and discussion relating to the lives and careers of our featured guests



Talkhole Podcast Network

• Creator/Co-Founder

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Creator and co-founder of Talkhole Podcast Network. Canada's own comedy podcast network. With nearly 30 original Canadian comedy podcasts from here in Toronto and across Canada. Our Toronto studio is home to a wide array of hosts from standup and sketch comedy and radio. I curate all network content and oversee all studio production as Executive Producer

• Program Host "Forever Young"

  • 2013 - Present

  I'm also the host of "Forever Young with Dean Young & Friends", a weekly podcast that airs Thursdays on Talkhole Podcast Network and iTunes, Stitcher and all podcast providers. Forever Young is a loose, laidback interview format with frequent guest panelists, that takes listeners inside the world of Canadian showbiz and entertainment. With guests taking on often uncomfortable topics, while dissecting their own careers and plugging current projects



Premier Artists Management

• Voice Over Artist

  • 2016 - Present

  Voice over artist and actor (film, television and commercial) on the Premier Artists talent roster. Based in Toronto, Canada Voice over artist and actor (film, television and commercial) on the Premier Artists talent roster. Based in Toronto, Canada



Toronto Guardian

• Comedy Editor

  • 2014 - Present

  As a contributing editor to Toronto Guardian I profile the latest in Canadian comedy, with a primary focus in and around the Toronto comedy scene. Sketch and standup, improv and fringe. Showcasing and covering the latest in independent comedy, the club circuit, the festival scene and the latest tours, albums and productions highlighting Canadian comedy content for a national audience. Artist profiles, editorials and satire pieces As a contributing editor to Toronto Guardian I profile the latest in Canadian comedy, with a primary focus in and around the Toronto comedy scene. Sketch and standup, improv and fringe. Showcasing and covering the latest in independent comedy, the club circuit, the festival scene and the latest tours, albums and productions highlighting Canadian comedy content for a national audience. Artist profiles, editorials and satire pieces



The Scene Magazine

• India
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Comedy Editor

  • 2012 - Present

  Comedy Editor for The Scene Magazine. Covering the latest in comedy happening here in Toronto and across Canada. Independent show listings, club highlights, artist profiles and plugs for current and upcoming shows, tour dates, albums and festivals. As well as reviews and editorials on North American comics performing here in Canada Comedy Editor for The Scene Magazine. Covering the latest in comedy happening here in Toronto and across Canada. Independent show listings, club highlights, artist profiles and plugs for current and upcoming shows, tour dates, albums and festivals. As well as reviews and editorials on North American comics performing here in Canada



The Brogue Irish Pub

• Comedian

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Co-producer and featured comedian on "Inside Jokes: LIVE!" at The Brogue Inn, the premier neighbourhood pub in Port Credit at Lakeshore and Hurontario . Presented by Inside Jokes on AM640, this monthly standup comedy showcase features touring headliners and top comics from Toronto and across the GTA Co-producer and featured comedian on "Inside Jokes: LIVE!" at The Brogue Inn, the premier neighbourhood pub in Port Credit at Lakeshore and Hurontario . Presented by Inside Jokes on AM640, this monthly standup comedy showcase features touring headliners and top comics from Toronto and across the GTA



Cherry Cola's Rock 'N Roll Cabaret Lounge

• Host/Event Producer

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

  Co-host and Co-Producer of "Talk 'N Role Comedy", a seasonal weekly comedy showcase at Cherry Cola's. A cult classic Rock 'N Roll cabaret lounge in Toronto's Queen & Bathurst area. Talk 'N Roll Comedy has featured touring headliners and TV and radio personalities from across North America including Mike MacDonald, Kenny Robinson, Mike Wilmot, Anne Marie Scheffler, Mike Bullard. Co-hosted with founding producer Mini Holmes Co-host and Co-Producer of "Talk 'N Role Comedy", a seasonal weekly comedy showcase at Cherry Cola's. A cult classic Rock 'N Roll cabaret lounge in Toronto's Queen & Bathurst area. Talk 'N Roll Comedy has featured touring headliners and TV and radio personalities from across North America including Mike MacDonald, Kenny Robinson, Mike Wilmot, Anne Marie Scheffler, Mike Bullard. Co-hosted with founding producer Mini Holmes



Rogers Sports & Media

• Canada
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Writer/Voiceover

  • 2011 - 2016

  KISS 92.5, CHFI, Sportsnet 590, 680 News (Toronto) JACK FM (Vancouver and Calgary)As a copywriter and voice talent I've worked on national and local radio campaigns. Including multi-city, multi-station radio campaigns across the Rogers network for clients including Pizza Pizza, Carlton Cards and the Canadian Cancer Society. Station imaging and promotional campaigns for multiple stations and platforms. And contributed to a Crystal award winning campaign for "Absolute Comedy Clubs" KISS 92.5, CHFI, Sportsnet 590, 680 News (Toronto) JACK FM (Vancouver and Calgary)As a copywriter and voice talent I've worked on national and local radio campaigns. Including multi-city, multi-station radio campaigns across the Rogers network for clients including Pizza Pizza, Carlton Cards and the Canadian Cancer Society. Station imaging and promotional campaigns for multiple stations and platforms. And contributed to a Crystal award winning campaign for "Absolute Comedy Clubs"



Natasha & Dean's Canned Laughs

• Host/Producer

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2015

  Host and co-producer of a series of live comedy shows under the "Natasha and Dean's Canned Laughs" production banner. Producing shows at venues throughout Toronto Host and co-producer of a series of live comedy shows under the "Natasha and Dean's Canned Laughs" production banner. Producing shows at venues throughout Toronto



KITCH

• Host/Event Producer

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2015

  Host and co-producer (later sole producer) of the cult weekly standup comedy revue "KITCH Komedy" at KITCH. A live music and performance venue in Toronto's west end Host and co-producer (later sole producer) of the cult weekly standup comedy revue "KITCH Komedy" at KITCH. A live music and performance venue in Toronto's west end



The Night is Young

• Talk Show Host

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2014

  Host and Producer of "The Night is Young", a live talk show format variety show at Toronto's famous Comedy Bar. The show originally took place at a venue in Toronto's Danforth neighbourhood and was produced under the banner "417 Tonight", before being rebranded as 'The Night is Young'. The show included a house band, and two different late show sidekicks named Andy. In summer 2013 a one hour pilot was filmed during a live show at Comedy Bar Host and Producer of "The Night is Young", a live talk show format variety show at Toronto's famous Comedy Bar. The show originally took place at a venue in Toronto's Danforth neighbourhood and was produced under the banner "417 Tonight", before being rebranded as 'The Night is Young'. The show included a house band, and two different late show sidekicks named Andy. In summer 2013 a one hour pilot was filmed during a live show at Comedy Bar



McGugan's Pub & Restaurant

• Host/Event Producer

  • Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  Host and producer of "Inside the Kilt", weekly standup showcase at McGugan's fine Scottish pub and restaurant in Toronto's Leslieville neighbourhood Host and producer of "Inside the Kilt", weekly standup showcase at McGugan's fine Scottish pub and restaurant in Toronto's Leslieville neighbourhood



Corus Entertainment

• Canada
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Writer/Voiceover

  • 2008 - 2011

  NEW COUNTRY 95.3, VINYL 95.3, Y108, CHML - Hamilton Q107, The Edge - TorontoAs a creative writer and voice talent at Corus Entertainment I wrote and performed on local and national campaigns. I served as lead imaging/promo writer for stations in our local radio cluster. And contributed national content across the Corus Network NEW COUNTRY 95.3, VINYL 95.3, Y108, CHML - Hamilton Q107, The Edge - TorontoAs a creative writer and voice talent at Corus Entertainment I wrote and performed on local and national campaigns. I served as lead imaging/promo writer for stations in our local radio cluster. And contributed national content across the Corus Network



Dougall Media

• Creative Writer/Producer Television and Radio

  • 2006 - 2008

  Rock 94, CKPR, CFNO, HOT 105.3, 105.3 The Thunder (Radio)CBC and CTV (Television)As a writer/voice talent I worked on local and national radio campaigns and station imaging/promo. I also created original content for air on shows on all stations and day parts. I also wrote, directed, and produced television campaigns and content for local CTV and CBC affiliates. From concept and development to on-air broadcast Rock 94, CKPR, CFNO, HOT 105.3, 105.3 The Thunder (Radio)CBC and CTV (Television)As a writer/voice talent I worked on local and national radio campaigns and station imaging/promo. I also created original content for air on shows on all stations and day parts. I also wrote, directed, and produced television campaigns and content for local CTV and CBC affiliates. From concept and development to on-air broadcast



The OPUS Magazine

• Contributing Editor

  • 2002 - 2004

  During my time as a film student, I was a Contributing Editor for our weekly campus newspaper "The OPUS". My main focal points were editorials on politics and pop culture, as well as film and theatre reviews, comedy content, satire pieces and weekly political cartoons. This paper was run by a ragtag group of film and broadcasting students, and we'd often pull all-nighters in the office listening to Tom Waits albums and lampooning George Bush During my time as a film student, I was a Contributing Editor for our weekly campus newspaper "The OPUS". My main focal points were editorials on politics and pop culture, as well as film and theatre reviews, comedy content, satire pieces and weekly political cartoons. This paper was run by a ragtag group of film and broadcasting students, and we'd often pull all-nighters in the office listening to Tom Waits albums and lampooning George Bush