The VonDubCast

We back with another OU with Nick and Chase (Noah's off crying at the beauty of Canmore like the softie he is) and holy frig if 4 days of comedy on the road is not the best way to prep for a pod! Ol Nicky bad takes was on an all time heater but luckily Chase was ready to carry the podcast and it was very entertaining watching him dummy Nick for an hour and half! But just like the Oilers you can't play great every game and that's why you got teammates! Even though Nick was probably -5 we still escaped with a win and had some great chats about the Oilers play without the big dogs, the bottom 10 activating in their absence and even some March madness chats to close it out! As always like the pod on instagram and come see some comedy shows!

After last week's episode of darkness we had to bring the funny back and boy was this a giggle fest! Noah got too pickled up Sunday and spent the night in the drunk tank so we had to record without him (jk obv). We found our usual optimism and this podcast will refill your oilers excitement for weeks to come.  We are the team of destiny after all. If you want to listen to 2 idiots make each other laugh while talking about the greatest team on ice then indulge! Also come see me do comedy or somethin.

We finally got all 3 members back on the podcast to discuss what's been happening with our glorious Edmonton Oilers.  It turned into a battle of light versus darkness some may even say good versus evil.  Our resident pessimist Noah tried his best to highlight the Oilers goaltending woes, our trade deadline compared to some other teams in the west and generally prepare himself for the worst.  All the while the eternal optimists Nick and Chase tried to battle his darkness with silver lining takes and alternative reasons why we are not seeing near the level that this team is capable of.  It was probably the darkest OU episode we have ever done but we still managed to find a lot of light in said darkness and I think it made for a great episode!Remember to send the OU pod to the most mentally unhealthy Oilers fans in your life and come out and see some comedy shows or get some clubs re-gripped with Chase!

Adam Blank has been a white whale guest for me since the day I started comedy. Everyone I spoke to told me I HAD to see him and once I saw him take the stage I knew exactly why. He is one of the most talented stand up comedians to ever come out of Edmonton and one of the most successful podcasters as well. We got to talk about his stand up journey and his decision to step away from it and continue down his path of podcast domination. This conversation flowed so smoothly and did so much for me. It's hard to explain how much you can get out of an unfiltered conversation with someone you have a genuine respect for in your chosen occupation and Adam is a master. It feels like I got an entire crash course on the journey/industry of stand up comedy as well as podcasting and I was buzzing off this conversation for days. I was so tempted to drop it early and I couldn't be more excited for it to be out in the world.Please go check out remember the game and all of Adams other podcasts, subscribe to his patreon and follow him on instagram @adamblank17 he is one of my favourite people and he deserves all of the love!Also as always come check out my shows @trishs.asylum at the moon and Primetime Comedy at the comic Strip

We had to have one of my favourite people not only in comedy but in the entire world back on the podcast! Dan Schmidt I like to affectionately refer to as the Mennonite Forest Gump because his life is so crazy and the first episode we did (VDC #208) was one of my favourite podcasts.  I was already good buddies with Dan but until that podcast I had no idea just how deep the story of his life went. Since then Dan has been grinding comedy and has done a ton of very cool things.  Latest of which is his first weekend at the Comic Strip in west edmonton mall May 1st-4th, which is something he has been wanting to do for a very long time.  It was so nice to catch up with Dan and he's such a great guy recording this podcast turned my entire mood around and made me so appreciative that I have him in my life! Go listen to this episode and the first one we did and then go follow Dan on instagram @danschmidtcomedy he is working all the time so whether it is his big host weekend at the strip or any other shows go support this fella there are few guys who deserve it more!Also please share and like the podcast and tell your podcast nerd friends to check it out too!As always I have comedy shows every friday at the moon and they are always a blast! Also check out the Tuesday workshop and Sunday Smoke Show at the moon, it's the best venue and no one supports comedy like they do!And if you are scared of the smoke come see my show, PrimeTime Comedy at the Comic Strip March 9th for the best lineups and hottest shows in the city!

It's a classic Oilers Uncensored episode with Noah sidelined at the dentist! This pod is about 50/50 of us actually talking hockey and trying to make each other laugh! It was a blast to record and we think your gonna love it! We break down the entire 4 nations face-off tournament including the biggest impact players and the effect its going to have on the hockey world at large.  Then we got into the oilers rocky re-entry to league play and why it is just a bump in the road. Finished It off with some trade-deadline talk and a few more laughs! If you love this episode let us know and pass it onto the biggest Oilers hardo in your life!

The boys are back to talk all things 4 nations face-off including our breakdown of the individual efforts, storylines and NHL impacts.  I dont think any of us thought this tournament would suck us in as hard as it has but hot damn are we fired up for the Gold medal game tomorrow and if you have missed any of the games so far what better way to get caught up then with 3 goofballs who combined might be 1 impressive hockey mind.  We recorded at the world famous Comic Strip in west ed and we finished out the pod with a little personal discussion to let you know who the Oilers Uncensored boys are aside from our degenerate fandom of the Edmonton Oilers.  Give it a listen pass it to your friends and let us know what you think then go buy tickets to some local edmonton Comedy shows and some golf lessons with Chase!

I haven't been this excited to have a guest on in a long time! Mike Dambra is one of the funniest people alive and has been plying his craft onstage for almost 40 years. On top of that he's one of the best guys I've met in the industry and after seeing everything you possibly can in comedy he is a wealth of information and I knew our conversation would be epic. But I was completely unprepared for just how wild his story is and after hours of talking I know we could have sat down the next day and ran it back with all new stories. My favourite part about Dambra is how he has worked for decades to build an amazing life for himself and because of that he's completely untethered by the business and politics of comedy. This guy truly don't give a F**K and it is AWESOME! He says what he thinks and it's such a breath of fresh air in an industry rife with saying the right thing and kissing the right asses. In so many ways Mike is an example of exactly what people should be aiming for in their comedy careers and I personally look up to and appreciate him on a very deep level. It was an honour to have him on and I'm sure he will be back on again so give it a listen and let us know what you think! Also go follow him on Instagram @gracesfunnydad and catch him on a show near you! He's one of the hardest working comics around so you won't have to wait long to see him and you will never regret going to a Mike Dambra show!And as always subscribe, like, tell your friends and come see me do comedy at shows across the city! @trishs.asylum on Fridays, PrimeTime comedy on Sundays and all the other shit I got in the works! Comedy Rules!

This has been something we have been cooking up for a loooong time.  Our newest addition to the podcast in the form of our newest co-host @imnoahbronson was always destined to happen.  Not often do me and Chase come across someone who not only matches our level of Oilers degeneracy but Noah often puts us to shaaaame! Noah brings a different type of fandom to the pod as he's always hitting me and Chase with stats we have never even heard of and is a stalwart in all of the NHL reddit/twitter pages, something we've never even dreamed of.  But this podcast was never truly about the Oilers and so many people tell me they barely watch hockey and just like listening to me and Chase try to make each other laugh and learn about it along the way. That's why Noah is a perfect fit because it may have been his oilers degeneracy that first brought him to our attention, but he's the perfect fit to jump on and match our energy and is able to laugh at whatever heinous shit comes out of our mouths, have a few beers and talk some shiiiiiiiit.  I love podcasting so much and there's no purer form of it to me then jumping on with two of your best friends with some fancy german beers and letting the chips fall where they may.  After podcasts like this one it makes me so thankful for the life I get to live and the friends I've gained along the way, so I hope you love it even a percentage of how much I love doing this shit! Oilers Uncensored for life baby!!!!

Well hello you beautiful sickos! I know it's been a while but we are back with a bang! Got one of my best friends in the world and hilarious stand up comic Art Bellerose.  Fresh off a sold out theatre show, Arts comedy touches people all around the province and the work he has put in is starting to pay dividends in some really amazing ways.  We discuss all that we've been up to in comedy since we last sat down to pod including weekends at the comic strip, road work and even our trip down to Austin that we never got to chat about on the record before!If you enjoy the podcast tell a friend about it and go check out Art on Instagram @fbi_comedyAlso come check us out live on stage all over the city!

Today's episode is with one of my favourite local comedians Jules Balluffi! She started comedy not long before I did and she has quickly become one of the best comics around. Not only does she grind her ass off, getting on stage all over the city (and recently all over the country!) but she also takes a humble analytical approach to her comedy, always looking for any improvements she can make and never settling. The craziest part is she's done it all while actively working on her PHD at the U of A! I know first hand just how all consuming comedy can be so it was fascinating to sit down and hear how she manages to balance both and still make the strides that she does! Go follow her on Instagram and catch a show of hers whenever you can, I promise you will not regret it! @julesballuffiAlso im heading to the UK Tomorrow so my comedy shows will be on a bit of a hiatus but once im back there's big things coming! Still great shows at the Moon so go check em out!

O it has been a while.... but we back baby! I have been hesitant to get back into podcasting for a few reasons. The reason I find myself choosing to believe is that i'm out of practice and every time I try to record a podcast I find that i'm not nearly as good at it as I was when I was regularly doing them every week. The more likely reason is that I don't feel like I can talk about the things i'm going through as openly as I would like to.  But really both of those reasons are dogshit and the only way to get through to the other side is to dive in and start.  So this may not be the best podcast i've ever released but dang gummit its a podcast!  Comedy has taken center stage in my life and it's been a wild ride but i'm going to be recording a ton of pods this month and soon we will be back to firing regular podcast into your earholes!Got sonme amazing comedy shows coming up the next two weeks. Friday the 8th and the 15th we have the Asylum at the moon and its the best show in the city! Come smoke some weed and get silly until the early morning hours! 8pm start.OrIf you aren't a fan of weed and want to get a little tipsy on a Sunday come out to The Comic Strip Nov 10th and 17th for the Primetime Comedy Showcase where I will host some of the best comics around and the lineups will be STACKED! 7pm start

Hola! The boys are back on the ice tonight and we had to sit down and record our preseason thoughts.  We both have found ourselves a little more out of the loop then we usually are but it made for some great laughs as we tried to get a handle on what we think this season is going to look like. This episode was supposed to release yesterday but Nick did something really stupid (tune into the intro for details) so it's dropping right before the home opener.  Download the pod crack a beer and ring in the new season with the OU boys, It's our year baby!!!

O baby what a series this is shaping up to be after the first games on the road.  The Oilers have played some of their best hockey and we had to come on and break it down for you beautiful people! We give all our thoughts on individual efforts, Stu's tending, the Adam Henrique dilemma, special teams and so much more.  As always we get completely off task and just try to make each other laugh throughout but what else do you expect from 2 idiots like us?  Also stay tuned in till the end to hear some very exciting comedy news I have been dieing to share!!!!

You know the boys had to give you our thoughts right? We hopped on last night for an awesome game 7 preview show.  It was full of non-hockey shenanigans throughout and we had a blast recording it. Then just because we love you all we also jumped back on after the game to capture the feeling of going to the conference finals and the finer details of game 7 complete with our predictions for the next round of playoffs! Round 3 babbbbbby!!! 

We are so back baby!! I know plenty of you have missed the nonsense that The Oilers Uncensored podcast brings to your lives but after a years hiatus we have a kick ass episode to get you fired up. We talk everything oilers, nhl, storylines, suspensions along with some fun stories from the boys from the year past! It was so nice to get back on the mics and it felt like we never left. And for those of you that don't really love hockey but love hearing us talk nonsense this pod is chalked full of ridiculous riffs and tons of laughs! Give it a listen and stay tuned for more xoxox Also there is an amazing lineup for this Friday's Asylum at the moon so if you need some laughs in your life on an oilers off night come get in the mix!

Hey everybody! Not only do we have one of the best comedians, caricature artists and filmmakers on the podcast today but he is also an amazing guy and a great friend! Simon Glassman is one of the most talented comedians in Canada if not the world. Even though he is already head and shoulders above 99% of the comedians around he is always working to get better all while making movies and doing caricature gigs at the same time. To top that all of he has recently become a father and has finally settled into becoming the old man he was always destined to be! We riff about comedy, parenthood, Napoleon…. Okay actually a lot of napoleon lol. It is never a dull moment talking with the great Simon Glassman and this podcast is no different, go check him out on Instagram @simon_glassass and support anything he has going on, you will not regret it! Also come see me do comedy! @themoonyeg has shows almost every night of the week and we would love to see you there :) 

Got an amazing solo episode today chalked full of new and exciting news! We finally accomplished something that has been months in the making. We have set up a live studio recording space at the moon to start recording podcasts and starting next week you can come watch me record podcasts live! This is something I've wanted since I first started podcasting almost 4 years ago and I couldn't be more excited about it! Also we have some other exciting news to report! Tonight I will be competing in the comic strips comedy competition so if you wanna see me get me get torn apart by judges come through lol. Also this Friday instead of competing with the oilers game we are going to do a watch party at the moon and people can come smoke some weed and watch me live and die on every play! Then we will do comedy after the game ends which will vastly impact my emotional state and should be hilarious either way! Come on out and join us! 

Hey sexy bitches, yall miss me?! I've had waaaay too many people over the last two weeks bug me about how much they miss the podcast and gosh dang it i've missed it!  I talked all about these last few months of comedy and how things have been going as well as cryptically hinting at some very exciting new things to come.  I love this podcast so much and I will never stop but I don't think I even truly realized how hard it has been to let it fall onto the back burner.  So not only is there more amazing comedy thigns coming down the pipe to compliment the amazing shows we are already running but I'm going to make it my goal to get consistent with this podcast so you can continue to take this journey with me.  I love every one of you and i'm so thankful for your patience xoxox.Come on out to the best Comedy shows in Edmonton every Friday at @themoonyeg for @trishs.asylum, the Gen Pop open mic and the Panopticon.  I promise you will not have more fun anywhere else in this city on a friday!

We back baby! After a long 2 month hiatus the VonDubCast is back with a solo episode to let you know why I've been so quiet on the podcast front as well as everything i've been up to since you last heard from me.  I talk about these magical last few months and all the amazing things that have happened and a little bit about what's to come in the future. I know a lot of you reached out when the podcast went quiet and I appreciate every one of you but just know that this podcast dream will never die and the VonDubCast ain't going NOWHERE! It might be a little more sporadic until I find some help to make it what it was always meant to be but I'll be dropping episodes here and there to keep you in the loop! Meanwhile the comedy game is booming!!! I've been performing all over Alberta, performing in theatres, my Friday show is the best show around and I'm middling at the comic strip this weekend! If you haven't come out and experienced the magic of live stand up comedy hit me up and get in the mix! @trishs.asylum@comicstripwem

Well here goes nothing! Been trying to get this podcast out for WEEKS now but something keeps coming up.  Almost feels like some force out there doesn't want this podcast to come out because it highlights how much we are killing it right now! Come hear all about how the last 3-4 weeks has contained more comedy opportunity than the entire year beforehand combined. As well as what huge things are to come in the New Year including another weekend at the world famous Comic Strip and my first chance tp ride with the DnagerCats boys! It's so nice to start to feel like I belong in this world and its only a matter of time before we takeover entirely! We also welcome Poppa Vondub a.k.a. Ingo a.k.a. my father to the podcast to breakdown our family trip to New York, family tattoos, all the comedy we saw and antics we got up to. As always please share this episode wherever you can as it helps more than you can possibly know and if you haven't gotten out to @trishs.asylum show on Friday nights at @themoonyeg what are you even doing wiht your life?This week's show on Dec 15th is going to be a blast and you don't want to miss it so email themoon.yeg@gmail.com now to reserve your seats and also the special Christmas Edition of The Asylum on Dec 22nd is selling like hot cakes so book your spot before its too late!Also go to the DangerCats website to lock down your tickets for Jan 20th in Slave Lake Alberta, one night only, 9pm start.  THIS WILL SELL OUT! So get your tickets nice and early!What's a better christmas gift than the gift of laughter? There are so many amazing comedy shows around go support local this Christmas season! Love you all xoxo!

You know what we haven't had on the podcast for a while?  A good ol' fashion bullshit with the homie.  Today we got the young king Brandon Peters on the cast to talk some shit and cracks some jokes. Brandon is one of the fastest rising comedians in Edmonton and he also has an amazing podcasts of his own called the Brandon Peters podcast.  He is a super talented kid and he is going to do some big things so come get to know him before he hits it big!Follow him on Instagram @brandonwpeters and his podcast @brandonpeterspodcast and let him know we sent ya!Also come check out the most insane comedy show in Edmonton @trishs.asylum on its new time of Friday nights at 8pm! We had our first Friday show last week and it was off the rails in the best kind of way don't miss out!

We are back with another amazing conversation with my friend Shawna Murphy! You can hear her entire journey through the ups and downs of life that led her to where she is today.  She and her amazing group are about to put on the most badass pop up shop in Leduc from Dec 2-17 at 5906 50th st and all the vendors stand for freedom not only of choice but of voice and so much more.  The entire event is put on by brave people who stand behind their products as strongly as they do their values and I personally love to support anyone who has that bravery this day in age.  If you can't make it out to Leduc they also have the shops online at www.thesovereignshop.ca and all vendor hours and information is there as well! I really enjoyed getting to talk opnely and honestly wiht someone else who experienced what the last few years were like if you spoke up about what you were seeing aroudn you and I think this conversation will make more people feel like they can share their experience as well.Please follow Shawan at @shawnamariemurphy as well as their business page @thrivingoversurvivingevents and let her know you loved the podcast!Lastly come to @themoonyeg this Friday for the most amazing show that will genuinely change your fricken life!!!

This week I have some of the biggest opportunities i've gotten comedy so far! This Wednesday November 15th I'm in Grande Prairie at the Great Northern Casino doing 30 minutes!!! Then we have a stacked Asylum Lineup for Thursday night followed by my VERY FIRST HEADLINER in Camrose Ab at @retroplayhere!  It's going to be one hell of a week with some truly awesome people and although I couldn't possibly be more excited im also NEEEERVOUS. So what better way then to hop on the mic and get it all off my chest! We also break down all the action of these last few weeks including having Ryan Long come through my show at the moon along with a bunch of other famous pro comics, my first corporate gig, podcast updates and much more. This podcast is intimate vulnerable and all over the map, just how I like it baby...Come give it a listen and come through and support this week!Great Northern Casino call for ticks 780-539-4454Email themoon.yeg@gmail.com for Asylum ticksCome out to Retro in Camrose for the hottest headliner this side of the Mississippi!

Today we have one of the Edmonton comedy scenes brightest rising stars, and she is one cool rat let me tell ya! It was fascinating to hear the experience of starting comedy from the lens of someone who has done a lot of performing in other arenas beforehand.  It's nice to know that the sheer terror of doing stand up does not fade with experience in other stagecrafts!  Katie is currently running an amazing show called The Rat Academy and it has already made major waves at the Edmonton and Vancouver Fringe festivals (among many others!) and is going all the way to Orlando next year!  Take a listen to hear more about what this show is all about and what makes it so special and then grab your tickets asap!  Katie has the most unique bright energy and it is a joy to take in whether its on the theatre stage or in a comedy club and you are doing yourself a disservice every day you go without seeing her!Follow Katie at @katie_yoner_ as well as her show @the_rat_academy now!And come see my show at @themoonyeg this Thursday at 8pm it's going to be extra wild!

I just got back early last night from Austin Texas and that may have been the greatest trip of my life! From seeing Shane Gillis, Bryan Simpson, Matt McCusker (and countless others) at the @comedymothership before going back in for another show as @Brianholtzman 's guest! (could not have been nicer) Got within inches of Joe Rogan sat with some huge comics and even had Shane Gillis watching the show right beside me! Then I got to go into the green room at redbans club, take another swing at killtony, watched the roast battle at the creek and the cave and so much more! I also went to my first music festival and had honestly the best time of my life! Got to see Of The Trees and Zeds Dead for the second time as well as Ganja White Knight and a ton of new Dj's I'll be a fan of for life! The crew we were with could not have been better and we met so many new friends I can't wait to reunite with! I can't believe I poo poo'ed raving for so long when I was so clearly meant for it but I will rectify that by dancing my heart out every chance I get for the rest of my life!I'm sick as a dog and my head feels like mashed potatoes but it was all worth it and I can't wait to do it again! As always come check out @trishs.asylum this Thursday! The lineup is off the chain and we have some special surprises in store for gen pop so you don't want to miss it! 

For those that have listened to the podcast regularly you will have heard me bring up today's guest cooouuuntless times.  You've heard me talk at length about his comedic abilities and even with how difficult it is to rank comics, anyone with half a brain has Brad at the very top of their lists.  That is why it is such an honour to have him on the podcast to chop it up!  He recently recorded a comedy special @themoonyeg and it was nothing short of spectacular! Everyone already knew Brad had the comedy chops to slay a room but to watch him deal with curveball after curveball, learn on the fly, adapt in the moment and rise to the challenge of getting that elusive comedy magic on film was unbelievable.  We talk through the weekend of recording, the emotions surrounding it, Brad's entry into the comedy game at 17 and so much more!  Brad is currently giving Toronto a crash course in how to fuck shit up but he will be back in Edmonton before you know it and you don't want to miss him when he does!Follow @ihatebrad on instagram and grab tickets the very next time you have the chance because this kid could pop at any moment and then you'll be battling scalpers just to see him perform!Also go follow @thevondubcast @nickvondub @themoonyeg @trishs.asylum and I will love you forever! 

Today's guest is the genius behind La Lune Marketing, and my good friend Nikki Lacroix! And I know your probably laughing at the irony of the podcast with the laziest marketing in the world has on a marketing professional but piss of let me live my life lol. We talked all about Nikki's story and how she came to start her own marketing firm.  From working at earls to running car meetup nights the confidence she has to jump into new arena's and learn on the fly give Nikki a huge leg up on the competition and has her constantly improving.  This conversation highlights a lot of strengths that most people in their 20's really lack and I found myself super impressed by it throughout the conversation! If you want to support go give her a follow on instagram @marketinggalnikki as well as her company's @lalunemarketingltd Catch my comedy shows Mondays at Sherlock's Pub on campus as well as the best comedy show in the city @trishs.asylum every week at the greatest venue in Edmonton @themoonyeg

Decided to record a little solo eppy this Wednesday and it ended up going deeeeeep.  I tried my best to give words to the feelings and emotions i've felt experienced over the last few months of this ridiculous journey and I hope I was able to do it some sort of justice! Gave a little life update including my monday show at sherlock's, my love life, and most importantly how much my life has come to revolve around stand up comedy and more specifically my new shows at the Moon!  It's been awhile since I sat down for a few uninterrupted hours and I can't even begin to list all the different things we covered.  Take a listen to hear a few hints at some upcoming projects I couldn't be more excited about as well as my upcoming trips to Austin and New York this fall!  As always these solo episodes get pretty into the weeds and if you ever want to chat about any of the subjects covered or just need someone to talk to the dm's are always open on the Vondubcast instagram page!With it being a holiday monday we will take a break from the comedy takeover this week at sherlocks.BUT we are back with another friday Asylum this week on the 13th of October! The last one was bananas and sold out quick os grab your tickets today and experience the wildest night in comedy!

Today we have the legend himself Danny Martinello back on the podcast for his second appearance! His first one was one of my favourite podcasts of all time (VDC #164) and if you haven't heard it you should definitely go check it out before or after this one!  So I was super pumped to get Danny back on to hear about his Summer making money up in the patch before he leaves us for the bright lights of the big apple come the new year! No comic is more deserving and I can't wait to see Danny do some serious damage in the New York scene but i'm also super appreciative to have him speak on where he is mentally leading up to such a big change and it sounds like he is confident and ready to kick some ass! Go follow Danny on Instagram at @dannymartinello and don't miss the amazing show he has at the grindstone theatre Oct 25th.I also did a long ass intro where i broke down the latest developments with the greatest comedy show in Edmonton Trish's Asylum at @themoonyeg inclduing our record breaking 9hr show we did this last thrusday that had crowd members from 8pm show start to 5am when we called it quits.  So many people told me this idea was crazy or how it would never work and to see it produce magic week after week makes me so proud.  I think it goes to show just what an amazing comedy scene Edmonton has so go out and support it yall!See Nick do comedy!Monday Oct 2 Comedy Takeover at Sherlock's PubMonday Oct 2 Roughcut Comedy at River City Revival (one of my fav shows!)Thursday Oct 5th Trish's Asylum + Gen Pop Open MicMonday Oct 9 Comedy Takeover at Sherlock's PubMonday Oct 9 The Bell ShowSPECIAL EDITION TRISH'S ASYLUM FRIDAY THE 13TH OF OCTOBER!!!

A few months back when I first started my comedy show at @themoonyeg I was told a legendary Edmonton musical artist was coming to the show! I promptly forgot all about this and went about hosting one hell of a show (as we do...) But afterwards I ended up having the most amazing conversation with this dreadlocked white guy that blew my mind! I found out later that night that it was JUSJRDN and he loved the show!  I was ecstatic about that but even more so I knew we would have to do a podcast and that it was bound to be magic! We chatted over social media for a few weeks and it became clear we had a million things to talk about.  Not only was J a huge fan of music but also of comedy, spirituality, personal growth and some of the very same amazing teachers that have changed my life over these last 6-7 years!  Which is all fine and dandy but now our conversation had some serious pressure to be amazing and sometimes you just can't live up to those expectations.  I am happy to report that we ended up having and even better conversation than even I thought possible and i'm so excited to share it with y'all today :)Please share this episode with someone you know will love the subject matter or at the evyr least that friend you know loves podcasts! And more importantly go RIGHT NOW and follow @jusjrdn on instagram, follow the link in his bio and check out all of his shit!And once your done that text your favourite comedy friends and tell them you're going to see some shows this week! 7:30pm Mondays at Sherlock's pub on the UofA campus and then Trish's Asylum (best show in the city) Thursdays at @themoonyeg email themoon.yeg@gmail.com 8pm start!

Today we have one of the most Australian bastards i've ever met on the podcast!  Chris has been doing comedy for decades and he's been drinking beers for even longer! We had a blast talking about the start to his comedy career and how he has remained in love with the craft all these years later.  Chris resides in Tasmania australia and he brings honour to the term "Bogon" each and every day.  Chris is currently on his third Canadian tour where he gets to ply his craft for Canadian audiences night after night and enjoy our delicious beer.  I think the only thing more impressive than his comedy skills is his absolutely legendary mullet, Alberta is lucky to have him and so is this podcast!Come check out my comedy shows this week, monday at sherlock's pub on campus and Thursday at @themoonyegYou don't want to miss them!

Today we finally have Ila back on the podcast after her initial appearance on episode #84 over two years ago! Ila is still healing, welding and kicking ass, she is just 2 years wiser now and it was a pleasure to catch up with all she has going on!  We discussed her moving from Grande Prairie to Edmonton, mushrooms, community, ceremonies and so much more.  I have always cherished my friendship with Ila as she is one of the most honest and connected people I know and even when sometimes I don't want to hear it she always is there to tell me what I need to hear! Go follow her apothecary page on instagram @alberta.apothecary and check out her website AlbertaApothecary.com to see all the amazing products, ceremonies and plant walks she has to offer!As always we have amazing comedy shows this week starting with the Comedy Takeover Monday night at 7:30 at Sherlock's pub on campus.  Then i'm also booked on the Tuesday Pro-am show at the Comic Strip in West Edmonton Mall and it's going to be a great show! And of course we have the greatest show in Edmonton Trish's Asylum back on its regular Thursday night at the greatest venue in Edmonton @themoonyeg

Today's guest is a brand new comedian that just jumped onto the scene a few months ago but did it with such an infectiously positive attitude I knew I had to get him on the pod to learn more about him.  After this conversation I feel like I understand much better where Heg comes from both in life and comedy.  The kid loves his people and works hard to make them proud all the time.  You can catch Heg at almost every comedy show in Edmonton and when you see him you know his crew is not far behind, the kid rolls deep!  It was a pleasure to spend this time with him on the podcast and I can't wait to do ti again and also just to see where this life takes him!You can catch Heg performing at the comic strip in West ed on Sept 12th and it just so happens myself and a few other VDC alumni will also be on that show so come on out!!!You can also catch Heg at both the comic strip and yukyuks Sept 14th!As always come out to the moon on Thursdays for @trishs.asylum and sherlock's pub on mondays for the comedy takeover but remember this week the Asylum show is having a special Friday edition (Sept 8) and the tickets are moving fast! get yours now by emailing themoon.yeg@gmail.com

Wow sometimes I get asked how I can possibly fill 2-3 hours of conversation with someone and I don't know how to answer because it comes easy to me.  But then you have on a guest like Mitch Clarke who has accomplished so much and done so many amazing things the question is how did you only do 2 hours?! This man has fought in the regional scene, the UFC, gone back and wrestled collegiately, commentated for Unified mma, still trains and coaches bjj and mma AND is making a name for himself as a Pro Wrestler in multiple organizations across Alberta.  This was such a cool ass conversation im sure we could have kept going for 7 horus if time allowed it! I cannot wait to get this manimal back on the pod and out to some comedy shows (undercover funny bastard). In the meantime please go follow him on instagram @mitchclarkemma and catch him wwwwrastlin Sept 8th at the real Canadian Wrestling Show at Norwood Legion as well as Oct 20th for Top Talent Wrestling at one of the best venues in town Midway Music Hall!As always come out mondays at 7:30 and Thursdays at 8pm for some amazing comedy shows!

This is the podcast everybody!!! Not only is Jimmy Clifford an amazing comic but he was one of the most welcoming, encouraging, inspiring people I met in my entire trip to Austin.  Seeing someone doing exactly what I've been talking and dreaming about on this podcast for over 3 years was nothing short of magical. I've heard so many people call me crazy, roll their eyes or straight up try to stop me from achieving my crazy goals but knowing there are people like Jimmy out there making it happen fills me with newfound motivation. The new shit cooking behind the scenes is next fu**ing level and I can't wait to bring it to you all. Please go follow Jimmy @thejimmyclifford on Instagram and let him know you loved the episode.  Also I've been in Instagram and podcast jail the last couple weeks and it's really affecting the downloads. The only way to break out is to have a huge amount of people share and like the posts and pods. If there was ever a time to take 5 minutes out of your day to help the podcast with a like or a comment this is it!!! Also keep your eye out for Jimmy to be coming to Edmonton for some shows soon ;) As always come see my comedy shows on Mondays at @sherlock_campus as well as @trishs.asylum at The Moon A.K.A. the greatest place in Edmonton!

Well I'm back from Texas and what a whirlwind trip it was! From fighting the insane nerves, to keeping the trip secret and announcing it at last weeks Asylum, the build up to the trip was crazy in itself.  Then almost missing my flight to LA that morning. My flight from LA to Austin getting cancelled. And not knowing the guy I was staying with, it was a journey just to get there.  But holy shit balls was that trip amazing and worth every second.  From seeing the B-team Jiu Jitsu gym, watching Sugar Sean win a world title in a packed out bar with new friends, recording some of the most amazing podcasts I've ever done with @thejimmyclifford and @jasonrouse666, seeing shows at The Comedy Mothership, The Creek and the Cave and many others and going through the KillTony gauntlet it was a trip I will never forget.  I am so thankful for everyone who helped me out along the way and this podcast is just the start of me trying to repay all the kind souls that made it so special!As always come see my show this thursday at @themoonyeg for @trishs.asylum The show is always dynamite but this weeks lineup might just be the strongest yet and the Gen Pop open mic afterwards is starting to attract comics from all over Alberta! You do not want to miss it!

Today's guest is an amazing person.  My gut told me I needed to have him on, but I couldn't have imagined what an amazing story I was in for.  His life has had ups, downs, left turns, heartbreaks and triumphs but throughout it all he has remained true to himself and his faith in the most beautiful of ways. Dan has overcome a life changing car accident at 16, being excommunicated from his church and hometown, crisis' of faith and so much more.  And to talk to him you would never suspect any of that behind the depth of kindness and genuine care he shows to everyone around him.  This podcast had some great laughs and some powerful moments and i'm so glad to share it with you all! If you enjoyed his story please go follow Dan @danschmidtcomedy and catch him doing standup all around Alberta!Also please come to the comedy takeover tonight for an amazing amazing lineup of killer comics! And as always come out on Thursday to The Moon for the wildest night in the city, Trish's Asylum and the Gen Pop open mic!  It is only getting better each week and soon the tickets will be hard to come by!

I love to podcast. So when I have an episode lined up, there is a usual level of anticipation I feel in the lead up.  Sometimes however there are guests that elicit such a level of excitement I worry they won't live up to the hype i create in my own head!  Today's guest Cian Beatty was one of these, but i'm so happy to report that it lived up in every way!  Cian is one of the strongest comedians in Edmonton and not only is he funny as hell but he also has an analytical mind that breaks down comedy at a very high level.  It was these skills that had me itching to sit down and pick his brain and I know this is only the first in many amazing podcasts we are going to have over the years! Go check him out right now on instagram @cian_beatty and make sure you catch him on stage as soon as you can! Also go follow @fakejokesyeg to make sure you catch the amazing comedy show Cian co-produces and also catch his weekly show @the_comedycoop at the Rooster on whyte ave sundays at 7:30pm.Lastly please come check out both of my shows this week.  We have the Comedy Takeover Monday nights at 7:30 FREE at @sherlocks_campus with amazing headliner @sterlingsjokes Also go follow the new instagram page for the Thursday show at @themoonyeg @trishs.asylum and get your booties out to the show this week! It is the wildest show in the city and it's worth every penny!

Hello you beautiful crazy bastards! We are back with another episode of the podcast and today's guest is Calgary comic and show runner Erin Wood! I got to meet Erin up in Edmonton and was super impressed with her hosting skills and positive energy. And when I went to let her know that, she was kind enough to invite to her amazing show @ratboycomedy down in Calgary the following week.  So naturally I knew we would have to squeeze in a podcast while I was down there! We only had about 35-40 minutes before the show so it's a little shorter episode than normal but Its amazing all the same. I also can't say enough about how much love was put into that ratboy comedy show and form what I could gather that is a week in and week out occurrence.  Whether it was the handmaid hand coloured setlists/comic sheet or the insane amount of toy rats and tech decks you could never say the show doesn't have personality! I can't wait to see Erin up in Edmonton again so you can all see her do some stand up but until then follow her at @drcoolwood on Instagram and if you are in Calgary on a Wednesday go check out her show! Also Trish's Asylum, the hottest show in Edmonton, is back with a vengeance this Thursday with possibly the strongest lineup yet! As always there will be crazy giveaways all night and after the booked show will be the “gen pop” open mic for those sickos that don't get enough comedy in the first section! Don't miss out! Email themoon.yeg@gmail.com for more information!Also we have a banger lineup for this Mondays comedy takeover at @sherlocks_campus so don't miss out. You won't find lineups this hot for free anywhere else In the city and this weeks is one of the strongest to date!

We are back with a HUGE guest on this beautiful monday morning!  As you may know I had been really been struggling with how much of a backseat the podcast has taken since i've started so many inroads into the world of comedy.  The amazing new shows I've started have been super rewarding but I just wanted to feel those nerves that comes with a big podcast guest but I knew I had to just stay the course and let it happen.  A few weeks back Jason Rouse was in town doing shows and I couldn't believe how kind and open he was to all the comedians but specifically myself.  I fangirled so hard over every comedy store story, Ari Shaffir prank and Sam Tripoli shenanigans that I thought I was just annoying him with all my questions.  But when it became clear that the kindness and encouragement were genuine and he reached out to do my podcast I was over the moon!  The serendipity of this podcast and every single piece of advice Jason had for me cannot be overstated.  This was exactly what i needed exactly when I needed it and the fruits of this conversation have already started but there are also some amazing things in the works.Check out "Safe Word w/ Jason Rouse" on youtube and all podcast platforms.Catch him in canada at Levity in Hamilton, Sep 1-2Yuk Yuk's Burlington Sep 8-9Yuk Yuk's Oshawa Sep 15-16Yup can also catch him in the upcoming horror film "Spare Parts" and keep your eyes peeled for his new comedy special coming this October!!!Please come out to my Monday show at Sherlocks on campus at new time 7:30pmAnd last but definitely not least there will be no Trish's Asylum this Thursday at @themoonyeg. The venue got double booked so it will have to take a one week hiatus but hopefully it will be back soon. It is quickly becoming the hottest show in Edmonton and every single audience member has left saying they cannot wait to come again! Hot Lineups, giveaways all night, the coolest venue in Edmonton what's not to love?  Also stick around for the "Gen Pop" open mic afterwards if you dare.....

We are back  with with another comedian and more importantly my friend Adriaan Kriel.  Adriaan is a super funny, super humble guy that is always a pleasure to have around at shows.  He grinds his ass off and can be found at a show every single night of the week.  I've also had the distinct pleasure of hitting the town and tying one on with him and it is a blast lol.  Adriaan has also just started a new podcast called The Barrys Basement Podcast with fellow comedian Leo Langford and their chemistry plus some amazing guests make it a pod you must check out if you love comedy! The first three guests have all been on this podcast so you know they are good ;).Check out Adriaan at @AdriaanKriel4 on instagram and check out the pod at @thebarrysbasementpod on instagram.As always come through my monday show for free at Sherlocks on campus and check out my latest endeavor called Trish's Asylum on Thursdays at @themoonyeg both shows at 7:30pm

I know it's been awhile since the last interview episode but I promise this Wednesday we will be back with one! I couldn't just leave the people on pins and needles about the shows I had put weeks and weeks of heart and soul into right? So today I decided to hop on a solo and break down the amazing first night of shows at the moon! I could not be happier with how the night went considering how many curveballs were thrown and how much we were trying to accomplish.  We learned so much along the way and the next shows will be infinitely better but considering everything it was a magical first night! A huge thank you to The Moon and its entire community for putting so much love into these shows.  Every crowd member there could feel it and that's what made it truly special! This Thursday there will be no live from the moon podcast and Trish's Asylum will start earlier at 7:30pm and if we can keep the crowd rocking we will do a "gen pop" pseudo open mic after it to try and get more comics some stage time on the best one in Edmonton. Email themoon.yeg@gmail.com for more info and I can't wait to see y'all there!Also come out to the comedy takeover at the campus sherlock's pub for an amazing show with legendary headliner Sean Lecomber!! 7pm!!

The big week is finally here! In partnership with the most amazing venue in Edmonton we are starting the first of our upcoming comedy shows.  This thursday July 13th come on down to @themoonyeg for the wildest comedy show in town.  Trish's asylum will start at 9pm and be complete with giveaways throughout the night, some wild onstage shenanigans and obviously some of the strongest local comedians in our great city!  As well there will be a live podcasts with myself and other local comedians at 7:30 pm which will be completely free for the first week but I promise it will quickly become a sold out staple of the city within weeks so don't be shy to stop by while you still can.  In this episode I take you through exactly how these shows came ot be, what we hope to accomplish with them and why shows like this can only live at a venue as amazing as The Moon!  Also I talk about my road trip and first comedy shows in Calgary, getting unbelievable life lessons and comedy stories from @jasonrouse666 and much more!Contact myself or email themoon.yeg@gmail.com for tickets and lets sell this mother f*cker out! The lineup is stacked to the tits with the funniest comics in town plus some of mine and the Moons personal favourites.  It would be an amazing show anywhere but combine that with the magic that is the venue and sprinkle in some dope ass giveaways and you will find yourself partying with us every Thursday for the foreseeable future!

Today's guest is a VDC staple and one of my favourite people in the whole world to converse with, Jessie Fiddler.  Her fourth appearance on the pod discusses her new E-book, her podcast, online coaching, Van life, psychedelics and much much more.  It is so amazing to have a guest like Jessie where I can go in with zero planning and know the conversation is going to be amazing regardless.  She is one of the best guests of all time and today's episode is no exception! We also recorded an episode a few weeks back for her podcast and it is possibly an even better conversation than this, so check out her podcast "Sublime Human Experience" and keep an eye out for that ep!Come check out the amazing show @sherlocks_campus with Mike Dambra Headlining and special guest host Brandon Peters!Also follow @themoonyeg on instagram for the most amazing community, shows, venue etc. in the city.  Listen to the intro to hear a sneak peak of some of the amazing game changing things we are putting together!Last and most importantly go follow the amazing Jessie Fiddler on instagram @jessie.fiddler download her E-book, check out her podcast and just send her a message telling her how cool and awesome she is!

Well party people… we made it. Episode 200 in the books and what a journey it's been. Since this podcast began I've been through heartbreak, new love, heartbreak again, started comedy, moved cities and so much more. In some ways I feel the same as I did years ago but in others I don't even recognize myself from last month. As is tradition we have my father on the podcast for the big milestone and we chatted about politics, comedy, hockey and many more things along the way. I wouldn't want to celebrate the occasion with anyone else and I'm so excited to finally announce some new comedy ventures coming in July with @themoonyeg. I've wanted to talk about them for weeks but I wanted to wait until this episode to do it with my poppa! We are starting a live weekly podcast with a comedy show afterwards on Thursday's and a Riff show on Fridays! This means the moon will have comedy Thurs-Sun and are soon going to be the biggest comedy institution in the city! Also don't forget the comedy takeover tonight at @sherlocks_campus. We have one of the legends of the Edmonton comedy scene @nickmcquick headlining and it's sure to be one hell of a show!! Lastly thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and every listener, guest, and supporter in any way of this podcast.  I've truly found my calling but it's you guys that allow me to pursue it and I will never forget that...

WE welcome the little brother I never had, Kale Hancock back onto the podcast today to chat about his first year of university! We chat about his first year away from the game of Hockey and how that adjustment has gone,  what he thought of the UofA, the business school and University in general. We also chatted about the Oilers and told a few stories that are sure to make you laugh.  Kale is one of my closest friends and it's always a pleasure to have these conversations with him and it's amazing to watch him grow into the young man he is when I can still remember holding him when he was a baby!  Also we have an amazing show tonight at the University Sherlock's Pub headlined by my brother Art Bellerose.  7pm start and the show is stacked top to bottom, you don't want to miss it!

The boys have had enough time to recover from their debilitating sadness and they are here to break down the Oilers season.  We take stock of what an amazing year it was and then get into the nitty gritty of what we need to see from the squad in order to get over the hump.  We talk coaching, leadership, cap crunch, positional depth and much more before we get off the rails and talk some LIV golf and Chase has his mind blown because Nick doesn't know what hand 99% of the NHL shoot with.  It's a classic OU extravaganza and you don't want to miss it!  Also a little intro tacked on to let you all know about some upcoming comedy shows as well as a little bit of stories from a drunken saturday night on the town with a bunch of comics!  Something for everyone!

Good morning party people! We are back after an awesome weekend with an even better conversation to start your week off right! Today's guest is the co-founder of East Anchor Media and my good friend Nicole Murphy.  I got to meet Nicole when she helped run the Shaun Newman Presents new media mixer a few months back where I got to first hear about East Anchor, what they stand for and what they are trying to bring to the world.  I was lucky enough to be a guest on Nicole's podcast a few weeks back and it was so much fun we had to run it back on here!  We talk a lot about new media forms and being brave in the face of legacy media all throughout the pandemic as well as a bit about comedy and where we see things going in the next few years!Give Nicole a follow on instagram @nicolesmurphy and follow the link in her bio to find her podcast The Nicole Murphy Podcast and check out my episode first!Also come on down to Sherlock's pub on campus for an amazing comedy show tonight June 5th.Here is the link to East Anchors "Seeing Truth and Lies in the Media" course! Use the code NICK50 for 50% off until June 30! (Ngl pretty juiced to have a coupon code)https://www.eastanchormedia.com/truth-lies-course 

Every once and a while you just gotta force yourself to do something you don't want to.  I've been struggling a lot with that lately and a solo podcast about how i've struggling a bit with my mental health is the LAST thing I wanted to do.  But i sat down and forced myself and i'm glad I did.  Today's episode talks a bit about heartbreak and its long term effects, the struggles of stand up comedy on your self confidence, and where some of the personal struggles have been emanating from for me lately as well.  I also talk a bunch about comedy, running my own show, the final of the Comedy competition, silly comedy drama and much much more.  I think most of the time i was just searching for an yhting I could talk about in order to not have to talk about how I was feeling but it made me talk about some things i probably wouldn't have otherwise.  As always if you hear anything on the pod you think you would want to chat about anyone is welcome just send me a DM and we will make it happen! HAve a wonderful weekend you beautiful 

Sometimes these conversations are with people i've known my whole life where we have a deep well of topics built over years of friendship.  Then there are episodes like today that come together through social media with little to no idea of what the conversation is going to be.  I love the freedom of this especially when your gut tells you it's going to be a powerful conversation and then the reality blows that out of the water.  Elena may be young but she has lived through some tough times that have resulted in a unique mind I had a blast getting to know!  Not only is she in school pursuing a nursing degree but she has also recently decided to pursue a dream in music!  You will have it listen to the episode to see where the inspiration for such a dramatic move came from ;).  Give her a follow on insta @elena.everestt and let her know you enjoyed hearing her on the podcast!Lastly come check out the Comedy Takeover at sherlocks on campus monday nights at 7pm!