From open mics to trivia nights, films and plays to festivals and concerts – events don’t just happen on their own. Behind the scenes, someone is organizing everything, and that someone is the producer. But what exactly is a producer? What do they do, how do they do it, and can anyone be one?
I’m Veronica Dymond, a writer, comedian, and independent producer (sometimes). I love talking shop with other creators and hearing their advice, insights, and war stories. If you’ve ever wondered how shows get made, this is the show for you. Welcome to “The Means of Producing.”
This week on the show, my guest is Stephen Vanier. Steve runs Fogged Up Comedy, the longest-running open mic comedy show in St. John’s. He came by to chat about the challenges and highlights of running an open mic comedy show, his favourite show memories, and his advice to people interested in starting their own shows. I want to give huge thanks to Steve for coming by, and I hope you enjoy the conversation.
Originally recorded May 5, 2025 in St. John’s, NL, Canada. Created by Highs Below Zero
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