The Town Show

Person

Aaron Read

Background and Appearances

Born at the Women's Hospital in Vancouver, Aaron Read moved to the neighboring city of Burnaby as a child. He grew up in a townhouse complex featuring common areas and shared walls, situated near woods, local malls, and train tracks. During his guest appearance on Episode 10, "The Egg Market," he shared memories of practicing the steel drum in his room and recalled a childhood fear that placing rocks or pennies on railway tracks might cause a train to tip over. He also provided the inspiration for a sketch about a neglectful Australian landlord who refused to perform any maintenance.

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Episode appearances

The Egg Market w/ Aaron Read

Aaron Read joins the show to discuss his Burnaby roots, his childhood history with the steel drum, and a personal anecdote about a neglectful Australian landlord who only appeared once a year to drop off cookies. Aaron Read suggests the town gets a 24-hour diner and takes the stage to perform a scene as the owner of the establishment.