Ernie Hart is a Vancouver-based comedian who describes his style as observational with a silly, loose energy on stage. Drawing inspiration from comedy heavyweights like Mike Birbiglia, John Mulaney, and Bill Burr, Hart has carved out his own voice in the local scene—though TikTok commenters often note his resemblance to Mulaney’s cadence when he gets into storytelling mode.
How would you describe your comedy style?
I suppose observational, I like being silly and loose on stage.
Who are some of your influences?
Mike Birbiglia for sure, John Mulaney, Bill Burr and Seth Rogen.
Who was your favourite comedian growing up?
It’s tough to nail it down to one, maybe John Mulaney? Sometimes people on my TikTok comment that I sound like him when I’m talking. I think when I start telling jokes, I’ll unknowingly start emulating his cadence a tiny bit.
Who is your favourite comedian now?
It’s between a few: local favs are Sean McDonnell and Jimmy Trotter. Otherwise, I’d say Dan Soder or Mike Birbiglia.
What is your pre-show ritual?
Nothing crazy, usually eat at whatever club I’m hitting, look over my joke book/ notes app to get my set down. Maybe have a beer if i’m feeling absolutely sick and twisted.
What is your favourite place you have performed? Why?
Probably the Yuk’s in Toronto. It’s a super hot room. Locally, I’d say the Underground Comedy Club, also a super hot room.
What is your favourite bit you have written and why were you proud of it?
I’d say my material about my full legal name (Ernest the 3rd), I’ve been working on it for years. It’s cool to watch a bit evolve and change with time. Maybe you cut some tags that aren’t working or realize that adjusting a word or phrase completely revamps it/ makes it better. In all the time I’ve told that joke and rewritten it, it hasn’t gotten stale and is still a solid opener.
What is your favourite medium for listening or finding new comics/comedians?
“Content Farm” with Sean McDonnell and Darcy Boon Collins, tap in.
Tell us a joke about your city.
No can do, I’m too busy affording to live.
Do you have anything to promote right now?
Feature film on the way, also independent video game on the way, also music on the way, also mental breakdown on the way, also psychiatric ward visit on the way, also.
Where can we follow you?
Get at me on Instagram and TikTok. Get at the music at “LBY SOMNUMB” on all platforms.
PAY IT FORWARD: Who is another local comic/comedian we should know about?
The good homie Aaron Campbell deserves his flowers, and so does Jimmy Trotter. And Niki Mohrdar, my goat.
