John Hastings is a fearless, razor-sharp comedian with a wild backstory. We talk about growing up in Canada, surviving the UK comedy scene, his chaotic run-ins at the Edinburgh Fringe, and why stand-up is one of the last true free speech zones. Get tickets to John’s live shows: https://www.thejohnhastings.com/gigs Follow John: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejohnhastings YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thejohnhastings Website: https://www.thejohnhastings.com Text me if you have ideas for guests or topics: I’m @asaparked, everywhere. Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/asaparked YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asaparked Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asaparked TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asaparked X: https://x.com/asaparked Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asaparked Website: https://www.asapark.co In this episode: John Hastings interview, stand-up comedy stories, heckler takedowns, Edinburgh Fringe chaos, comedy in London vs LA, uncensored comedians, surviving the comedy grind, mental health and stand-up, Canada comedians, UK comedy circuit, podcast with comedians, raw comedy moments, best comedy advice, behind the mic stories, fringe festival war stories, unapologetic stand-up, comedy career insights, international comedian tour