Rick Mercer: Proud of Absolutely Everybody

Rick Mercer: Proud of Absolutely Everybody

Rick Mercer didn’t exactly know he was allowed to be proud. As a teenager, he was barely making it through high school and traveling the island province of Newfoundland, Canada, as the sidekick to a kindly clown. But being an outsider gave him a unique perspective. His razor wit, biting political commentary, and celebration of small town dreams would make him one of Canada’s most beloved voices.

Together, Kate and Rick talk about:

  • Their shared love of being Canadian (and why the Meech Lake Accord was so funny)
  • The rather unhelpful suggestions people offer one another
  • Why it feels so good to be proud of people doing what they love


This episode is sure to make you laugh (even if the Canadian references go over your head) and feel proud to be where you’re from—no matter how obscure.

CW: spicy language, negative perceptions of coming out

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