Boiling Point - Episode 094 - James Mullinger
Making it Big in a Smaller Market
Making it Big in a SmallerMarket
Introducing James Mullinger
There is truth to the idiom of the big fish in a small pond asthis week’s Boiling Point guest can attest. James Mullinger was on of theUK’s hardest working stand up comedians before moving to SaintJohn, New Brunswick to pursue a greater quality of life. Jamesconceded at the time that the move could probably call an end tohis stand up career, as New Brunswick wasn’t a known Mecca forpeople in the funny business. However, with a passion for his craftand massive determination, James has been able to become one of thehottest comedians on the Canadian scene. In fact, now he has theopportunity that seemed so distant on the other side of the pond,headlining astadium show.
James credits his Canadian success to a few of differentfactors. First was his choice of city. Saint John has had anemergence in the last number of years. Unlike New York or Londonwhere many would believe life was better 10 years ago, most SaintJohners say that things seem to get better every year. Secondly,James refused to give up. He took every opportunity to perform thatwas afforded to him because his fiery desire to be like his idols.Though he was given opportunities in the past, like hosting‘Movie Kingdom’ a funnyfilm review show featuring such stars as Robin Williams, and JerrySeinfeld, he didn’t want to talk with his idols he wanted to BETHEM.
This episode of the Boiling Point is for anyone looking to beinspired to be bold and pursue his or her dreamsno matter where you are.
In this episode
- James shares his excitement over his stadium show at HarbourStation on Thursday, April 28th. Tickets arestill available HERE.
- James also introduces us to his “sidekick”, show-stealer, andson Hunter
- James also tells us about a project he is doing with our ownGreg Hemmings, “City on Fire” set to air on CBC later this yearthat is all about Saint John.
- James discusses the fallacy that just because you are doingwell in a small area, everyone must know who you are.
- James discusses why you can make a “big splash” in a small cityand seemingly go unnoticed in the big centers.
- Dave links the parallels to his own journey and James’ as a“come-from-away”
- James tells us where his boundless energy comes from.
- He also tells us about his journey as a shy child to anoutgoing performer.
- Dave suggests that James story is a great lesson for anyentrepreneur to be bold.
- James also talks about how he was unfulfilled from his job on‘Movie Kingdom’ as hedidn’t want to talk to comedians and celebrities but he wanted tobe them.
- We also hear a joke written by our host Greg as performed byJames.
Links
- Tickets toJames' Harbour Station Show
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