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Bites and Bits

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Bites and Bits is a podcast where the worlds of comedy and cuisine collide! Co-hosts and foodies Mat Mailandt and Hisham Kelati bite into their favourite dishes and share a bit of their lives with their favourite comedians. There’s jokes, heartfelt stories and some hot takes. New episodes are released every other Monday!

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Latest episode

Jul 30, 2025

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Episodes

S01E11: Mat and Hisham’s Favourite Things 27.12.2021

Mat and Hisham look back at their first season and share their favourite foods - Wendy’s burgers and Decendant’s pizza. They recall when their friendship was taken to the next level. They play a game to see who knows who best! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

S01E10: Alternatives with John Mostyn 20.12.2021

Scottish Stand up and founder of Pielander John Mostyn joins Mat and Hisham for a vegan feast! John shares his rocky immigration into Canada including getting arrested twice in one day. They discuss alt comedians and crown Mr. Bean the king. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

S01E09: Home with Noah Telson 06.12.2021

Comedian and Founder of Comedy Café Berlin Noah Telson joins Mat and Hisham for coffee and biscotti. They dish about comedy in Europe, decaf coffee and Hisham reveals a secret that shocks Mat and Noah. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

S01E08: Traditions with Leonard Chan 22.11.2021

Kim’s Convenience and This Hour Has 22 Minutes writer and comedian Leonard Chan joins Mat and Hisham for some classic Montreal smoked meat sandwiches. They chat about Seinfeld, food, and get a little personal as they share their fave pre-show traditions. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

S01E07: Guilty Pleasures with Courtney Gilmour 08.11.2021

Just For Laughs Homegrown Talent Winner Courtney Gilmour joins Mat and Hisham for burgers. She talks shows on the road, her obsession with ice, and her take on lettuce on burgers. Our hosts grill Courtney on how many guilty pleasures she has! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

S0106: Pairings with Nkasi Ogbonnah 25.10.2021

Second City Alumna Nkasi Ogbonnah joins Mat and Hisham for pretzels, hot wings and beer. They talk breakups, pickles and Nkasi shares her must have beer list. And because nobody asked for it, our hosts riff about vomiting ASMR. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

S01E05: Do It Yourself with Alice Rose 11.10.2021

Comic Sans Founder and comedy Producer Alice Rose joins Mat and Hisham for Kordogs. She shares her must-have kitchen tools for home-cooks, talks about producing during a pandemic, and has hot takes on pizza crust. Mat shares fishing adventures. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

S01E04: Changing Tastes with Guled Abdi 27.09.2021

CBC’s Tallboyz star Guled Abdi joins Mat and Hisham for a pasta feast. He dishes on what it’s like to have a personal stylist, Guled and Hisham find common ground with closed toed shoes. Guled rates new and old trends with some surprising results. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

S01E03: Alone with Kris Siddiqi 13.09.2021

Canadian Screen Award winner Kris Siddiq joins Mat and Hisham for Tacos El Asador. They compare ideal nap times, their search for alone time during the pandemic, and the joys and sorrows of eating alone in a restaurant. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

S01E02: Food and the Internet with Jan Caruana 30.08.2021

Hosts Hisham and Mat are joined by Toronto comedian and foodie Jan Caruana. They bite into bánh mì sandwiches, talk about the right time to throw in the towel on home cooking and just order pizza, and debate their fave sandwiches! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

S01E01: New Beginnings 30.08.2021

Foodies, friends and comedians Hisham Kelati and Mat Mailandt share their stories about moving to Toronto over Caribbean food. They talk first jobs, first bites and what it’s like to be a new kid in a big city. Hisham crowns Canadian shawarma capital! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Introducing Bites and Bits 09.08.2021

Introducing Bites and Bits! Mat Mailandt is an improv comedian and acclaimed home chef.  Hisham Kelati is a standup comedian, writer and foodie.  Together they bite into delicious dishes and share some laughs with their funny friends! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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