Today on Festive Talk we have John Helmkay from Crackup Comedy Festival. For over a decade, John has been bringing the brightest comedic talents to the nation's capital, mixing advocacy work and comedy shows. Crackup Comedy Festival is a registered, Canadian not-for-profit run by passionate supporters of mental health — from all walks of life. Today he talks to us all about the upcoming festival, what audiences can expect and the ways these shows tackle mental health through comedy.