Let's Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford
Comedy
If laughter really was the best medicine, Gavin Crawford would have cured his mother of Alzheimer’s disease. As a son, his mother’s dementia has been devastating. As a comedian though… it’s been sort of funny. Honestly, how do you respond when your mom confuses you with her teenage crush and wants you to take her to the high-school dance? Well, you laugh. Because it’s the only thing you can do. In this seven-part series, Gavin tells the story of losing his mother — his best friend and the inspiration for a lot of his comedy — to a disease that can be heartbreaking, but sometimes also hilarious. He’s joined by comedian friends who share their experience caring for family members with dementia. The result is a cross between an improv act and a support group. Part memoir, part stand-up, part meditation on grief and loss, Let’s Not Be Kidding is a dose of the very best medicine for anyone dealing with hard times. Listen ad-free by subscribing to the CBC Stories Premium channel on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/cbcstories). For more content from Gavin, check out Because News: cbc.ca/becausenews
Location:
Canada
Genres:
Comedy
Description:
If laughter really was the best medicine, Gavin Crawford would have cured his mother of Alzheimer’s disease. As a son, his mother’s dementia has been devastating. As a comedian though… it’s been sort of funny. Honestly, how do you respond when your mom confuses you with her teenage crush and wants you to take her to the high-school dance? Well, you laugh. Because it’s the only thing you can do. In this seven-part series, Gavin tells the story of losing his mother — his best friend and the inspiration for a lot of his comedy — to a disease that can be heartbreaking, but sometimes also hilarious. He’s joined by comedian friends who share their experience caring for family members with dementia. The result is a cross between an improv act and a support group. Part memoir, part stand-up, part meditation on grief and loss, Let’s Not Be Kidding is a dose of the very best medicine for anyone dealing with hard times. Listen ad-free by subscribing to the CBC Stories Premium channel on Apple Podcasts (apple.co/cbcstories). For more content from Gavin, check out Because News: cbc.ca/becausenews
Twitter:
@cbcpodcasts
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.cbc.ca/podcasts
Email:
emilie.quesnel@cbc.ca
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Duration:00:31:15
Episode 7: Good Grief
Duration:00:32:16
Episode 6: The Bus Stop at the End of the World
Duration:00:36:37
Episode 5: Hide the keys!
Duration:00:35:18
Episode 4: Children and Art
Duration:00:32:24
Episode 3: Just Roll With It
Duration:00:31:04
Episode 2: Certified Mother’s Boy
Duration:00:35:58
Episode 1: Another Day, Another Donna
Duration:00:34:22
Introducing: Let's Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford
Duration:00:02:54