Pints With Aquinas

Aussie Comedian James Donald Forbes McCann | Ep. 447

Jan 15, 2024

James Donald Forbes McCann

James Donald Forbes McCann, an Australian stand-up comedian associated with the Adelaide Fringe Festival, discusses topics like video game nostalgia, monarchy vs democracy, navigating Catholicism in the comedy scene, Shane Warne’s controversial personal life, use of graphic language in discussing sensitive topics, challenges of volunteering, thoughts on gun culture in America, choosing between America and home, and US politics, comedy, and sports.

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Video Game Nostalgia

02:03 • 14min

The Paradox of Knowledge and Humility

The Length of Modern Video Games and Their Addictive Nature

Monarchy vs Democracy

Navigating Catholicism in the Comedy Scene

31:54 • 11min

Shane Warne's Controversial Personal Life and the Impact of 2020 Cricket

42:24 • 10min

The Use of Graphic Language in Discussing Sensitive Topics

52:09 • 15min

The Nature of Conversations and Choices in Leisure Activities

01:07:23 • 14min

The Challenges of Volunteering and Cultural Differences

01:21:16 • 17min

Traveling to Columbus and Expanding Audience

01:37:48 • 4min

Thoughts on Gun Culture in America and Personal Views on Politics

01:41:43 • 2min

Choosing Between America and Home

01:44:05 • 20min

Video Course and Poetry

02:04:06 • 3min

Answering Questions and Discussing Kangaroo Meat, Emu Meat, and Community

02:07:35 • 2min

Border Crisis, Housing Struggles, and Responsibilities of Immigrants

02:09:06 • 2min

Discussion on Comedians and Primary Audience

02:11:09 • 2min

US Politics, Comedy, and Sports: A Passionate Conversation

02:13:21 • 5min

Frustration with Instagram and the Desire to Perform at a Comedy Club

02:18:25 • 17min

The Southern Cross and Reading Preferences

02:35:40 • 15min

Reminiscing about Cleaning a Driveway and Discussing Rewilding Efforts

02:50:31 • 2min

Discussion on Driving Licenses, Speed Cameras, and Travel Plans

02:52:05 • 2min

Traveling with Kids and Airport Experiences

02:53:38 • 17min