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Pints With Aquinas

Aussie Comedian James Donald Forbes McCann | Ep. 447

Jan 15, 2024
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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Quick takeaways

  • Becoming Catholic while being a stand-up comedian and navigating the challenges it poses
  • Supporting Cardinal Pell and advocating for a reconsideration of his situation

Deep dives

The journey to Catholicism and the impact on comedy

The speaker shares their experience of becoming Catholic while being a stand-up comedian. They discuss attending Latin mass, the impact of Catholicism on their comedy career, and the challenges of navigating the comedy scene and its use of vulgar language.

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