John Corcelli🇨🇦
@johncorcelli.bsky.social
I know a little bit about a lot of things and occasionally I write about them.
My books: https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/search/?q=corcelli
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https://johncorcelli.substack.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-corcelli/
My books: https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/search/?q=corcelli
www.johncorcelli.com
https://johncorcelli.substack.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-corcelli/
Coming this Sunday at Noon ET:
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3 Voices, 3 Venues, 4 Nights
Concert Reviews
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February 10, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Coming this Sunday at Noon ET:
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Trump's America is not a “safe” country for anyone.
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
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That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
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Stand up to Trump: End the Safe Third Country Agreement
Sign the petition calling on Canada to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Trump's America is not a “safe” country for anyone.
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/st...
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/st...
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
Ban X/Twitter in Canada
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ban-x-twitter-in-canada/?source=f...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
Coming December 15th: open.substack.com/pub/johncorc...
From The Archives
A Review of Miles Ahead, the movie.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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On this day in Carlin history, In 2005 George's 13th HBO special, Life Is Worth Losing is broadcast Live. One of his finest. Read all about it and how HBO revitalized his career.
www.amazon.ca/Outside-Look...
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Outside Looking In: The Seriously Funny Life and Work of George Carlin
Outside Looking In: The Seriously Funny Life and Work of George Carlin: Corcelli, John: 9781493062201: Books - Amazon.ca
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November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On this day in Carlin history, In 2005 George's 13th HBO special, Life Is Worth Losing is broadcast Live. One of his finest. Read all about it and how HBO revitalized his career.
www.amazon.ca/Outside-Look...
www.amazon.ca/Outside-Look...
On this day in Carlin history: In 1981, after recovering from a heart attack, George releases A Place For My Stuff, a milestone in his career.
Read all about it in my book about George, a huge fan of baseball, especially the NY Mets.
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
Read all about it in my book about George, a huge fan of baseball, especially the NY Mets.
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
Outside Looking In
John Corcelli, author of Frank Zappa FAQ, takes a deep dive into the comedic artistry of George Carlin, one of America's most important funny men. From his…
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November 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
On this day in Carlin history: In 1981, after recovering from a heart attack, George releases A Place For My Stuff, a milestone in his career.
Read all about it in my book about George, a huge fan of baseball, especially the NY Mets.
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
Read all about it in my book about George, a huge fan of baseball, especially the NY Mets.
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
Sad news. One of Canada’s most important historians:
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Canadian War Museum's chief historian, Tim Cook, dies — The Canadian Press
The Canadian War Museum says its chief historian and research director has di
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October 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Sad news. One of Canada’s most important historians:
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On this day in Carlin history: In 1982, George entertains a sold out Carnegie Hall after recovering from a heart attack a year earlier. In 2004 George releases his book, When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? Read about his important achievements in my book: www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
Outside Looking In
John Corcelli, author of Frank Zappa FAQ, takes a deep dive into the comedic artistry of George Carlin, one of America's most important funny men. From his…
www.bloomsbury.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On this day in Carlin history: In 1982, George entertains a sold out Carnegie Hall after recovering from a heart attack a year earlier. In 2004 George releases his book, When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? Read about his important achievements in my book: www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
On this day in Carlin history: In 1975 George hosts NBC's Saturday Night Live on its debut broadcast. Read all about it in my book:
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
Outside Looking In
John Corcelli, author of Frank Zappa FAQ, takes a deep dive into the comedic artistry of George Carlin, one of America's most important funny men. From his…
www.bloomsbury.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
On this day in Carlin history: In 1975 George hosts NBC's Saturday Night Live on its debut broadcast. Read all about it in my book:
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
On this day in Carlin history: In 1996 George releases the CD version of his 9th HBO special, Back In Town. Read all about it in my biography of GC, Outside Looking In.
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
Outside Looking In
John Corcelli, author of Frank Zappa FAQ, takes a deep dive into the comedic artistry of George Carlin, one of America's most important funny men. From his…
www.bloomsbury.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
On this day in Carlin history: In 1996 George releases the CD version of his 9th HBO special, Back In Town. Read all about it in my biography of GC, Outside Looking In.
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
Coming next Monday at NOON ET
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Terra Firma
A Review of Deeper Down by Nancy Walker
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September 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Coming next Monday at NOON ET
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This cause is important - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/te...
Tell the Canadian Government: Stop Funding Companies Supporting Trump’s Human Rights Abuses
GardaWorld — a Canadian-based “private security company” — has million-dollar contracts to execute Trump's racist and inhumane immigration regime, which kidnaps people, tears families apart, and denie...
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August 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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On this day in Carlin history: In 1974 George records his performance for Toledo Window Box.
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Outside Looking In
John Corcelli, author of Frank Zappa FAQ, takes a deep dive into the comedic artistry of George Carlin, one of America's most important funny men. From his…
www.bloomsbury.com
July 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
On this day in Carlin history: In 1974 George records his performance for Toledo Window Box.
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
On this day in Carlin history: In 1971 George records his two shows at the Cellar Door in Washington, DC. His routines will show up on FM&AM and win him his first Grammy Award. 😂 www.bloomsbury.com/ca/search/?q... www.amazon.ca/Outside-Look...
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June 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
On this day in Carlin history: In 1971 George records his two shows at the Cellar Door in Washington, DC. His routines will show up on FM&AM and win him his first Grammy Award. 😂 www.bloomsbury.com/ca/search/?q... www.amazon.ca/Outside-Look...
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On this day in Carlin history: In 1986 George releases his 5th HBO Special, Playin with Your Head. 😂
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Outside Looking In
John Corcelli, author of Frank Zappa FAQ, takes a deep dive into the comedic artistry of George Carlin, one of America's most important funny men. From his…
www.bloomsbury.com
June 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
On this day in Carlin history: In 1986 George releases his 5th HBO Special, Playin with Your Head. 😂
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
www.bloomsbury.com/ca/outside-l...
My next substack at Noon Sunday: a review of a new book about Tom Wilson, music producer. open.substack.com/pub/johncorc...
An Almost Complete Unknown
Book Review on Tom Wilson, Music Producer
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June 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
My next substack at Noon Sunday: a review of a new book about Tom Wilson, music producer. open.substack.com/pub/johncorc...
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Repeal Bill 5
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June 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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On this day in Carlin history: In 1990 George releases his 7th special for HBO, Doin' It Again recorded in New Brunswick, New Jersey. www.amazon.ca/Outside-Look...
Outside Looking In: The Seriously Funny Life and Work of George Carlin
Outside Looking In: The Seriously Funny Life and Work of George Carlin: Corcelli, John: 9781493062201: Books - Amazon.ca
www.amazon.ca
June 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
On this day in Carlin history: In 1990 George releases his 7th special for HBO, Doin' It Again recorded in New Brunswick, New Jersey. www.amazon.ca/Outside-Look...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pr...
Make Canada's voting system fair and proportional!
Canadians are tired of our broken voting system.
After Trudeau broke his promise of reforming our electoral system in 2015, apathy and cynicism towards our democracy has grown. If Canada is to weath...
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May 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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