The Comedy Green Rooms Apri l 2026 Newsletter Comedy Spotlight Mr. Ritch Shydner Stand-Up Comic, Actor, Comedy Writer, and Comedy Historian “Nothing Makes Me Happier Than Making People Laugh!” -- Ritch Shydner Canadian Comedy; International Comedy; Stand Up Comedy;

Recently I was lucky enough to have an almost two-hour phone conversation with Mr. Ritch Shydner. He is a busy man these days, touring with both his stand-up act, The History Of Comedy Show, numerous writing projects, and his History Of Comedy YouTube Channel.( https://www.youtube.com/@historyofstandup ) Stand-Up Comedy; Ritch Shydner; History Of Comedy;

Another heartbreaking loss for The Canadian Comedy Community! Wnnipeg based comedian, Clayton T. Stewart passed away on December 29, 2025, following a tragic house fire in the Lord Roberts neighbourhood of Winnipeg. He was 45 years old. A proud Ojibwe and Treaty member of Peguis First Nation, Clayton lived with pride in his identity and a deep commitment to community. He believ...