The Deets with Duddy

Calgary’s queen of glitter pop, Micah Sage, joins The Deets with Duddy for her first ever podcast appearance. Fresh off a packed show at the King Eddy and days before releasing her new EP Girlfriend, Micah opens up about the stories behind Reflex, Friendly, Favorite Ex-Girlfriend, Secret Like and the wildly emotional closer Josephine. We talk about her journey from childhood piano lessons to produ...

Beckler and Seanna from X92.9 Mornings join The Deets with Duddy for a sharp, funny and unexpectedly revealing deep dive into what it takes to run one of Calgary’s most trusted morning shows. From real stories about burnout and audience pressure to a hilarious haunted handprint moment, this episode shows the chaos, connection and creativity that keep live radio alive in 2025. We talk about their y...

JUNO winning songwriter, producer, and guitarist Russell Broom has spent more than 40 years shaping Canadian music from right here in Calgary. From chart topping records to film and television scores, his work has helped define the sound of generations. In this conversation, Russell reflects on his early days in Calgary’s music scene, the moment he knew music was his path, and the lessons learned...

Ellen Parker has built one of Calgary’s most recognized communications firms, PARKER PR, after a career that’s taken her from the Calgary Philharmonic to New York City and back again. In this episode, we dive into what PR actually is, how it works behind the scenes, and why storytelling and relationships drive every successful brand. Ellen shares her journey from working in politics and the arts t...

In the first-ever Trick or Deets Halloween special, Duddy sits down with Calgary cosplayer and performer Vixen Valiant for a conversation that’s equal parts spooky, creative, and real. Vixen opens up about her lifelong love of Halloween, the moment Supernatural sparked her interest in acting, and how cosplay evolved from late-night projects to a full-blown passion. She shares the realities behind...

Jeremie Saunders, co-host of the award-winning Sickboy Podcast, joins The Deets with Duddy to talk about turning pain into purpose. From living with cystic fibrosis to performing at SXSW and Just for Laughs, Jeremie shares how laughter became his way of surviving, connecting, and breaking the stigma around illness. We talk about the early days of Sickboy, how a conversation in a library studio bec...

From the Easter Epic to Hockey Night in Canada , Kelly Hrudey has lived under the lights for four decades - first as an NHL goaltender, then as one of the most respected voices in Canadian broadcasting. In this episode, Kelly joins Duddy to talk about pressure, performance, and finding peace in high-stakes environments. He shares what he’s learned about bouncing back after bad games, the nerves th...

Katie Rox has lived a few musical lives. From growing up in Airdrie surrounded by Broadway and 90s country, to fronting the industrial-rock band Jakalope, to singing the Degrassi theme song, and now holding it down on banjo and vocals with all-female country powerhouse Nice Horse — her career has been anything but ordinary. In this conversation, Katie shares her path from basement recitals to the...

https://www.vote4brian.ca/ The Calgary Mayoral Election 2025 is coming up on October 20, and The Deets with Duddy is giving you direct access to the candidates who want to lead this city. In this special one-on-one interview, Brian Thiessen — longtime Calgary employment lawyer, former chair of the Calgary Police Commission, and founder of the Calgary Party — joins Jeff Dudder ( Duddydoesit ) to sh...

https://sharpformayor.ca/ The Calgary Mayoral Election 2025 is coming up on October 20, and The Deets with Duddy is giving you direct access to the candidates who want to lead this city. In this special one-on-one interview, Sonya Sharp — current Ward 1 councillor, former City of Calgary administrator, and small business owner — joins Jeff Dudder ( Duddydoesit ) to share her story, priorities, and...

https://www.jeromy.ca/ The Calgary Mayoral Election 2025 is coming up on October 20, and The Deets with Duddy is giving you direct access to the candidates who want to lead this city. In this special one-on-one interview, Jeromy Farkas — former Ward 11 councillor, past police commissioner, nonprofit CEO, and 2021 mayoral runner-up — joins Jeff Dudder ( Duddydoesit ) to share his story, priorities,...

https://jeffdavisonyyc.com/ The Calgary Mayoral Election 2025 is coming up on October 20, and The Deets with Duddy is giving you direct access to the candidates who want to lead this city. In this special one-on-one interview, Jeff Davison — former Ward 6 councillor, business leader, and current CEO of the Prostate Cancer Centre — joins Jeff Dudder ( Duddydoesit ) to share his story, priorities, a...

The Blue is back on The Deets with Duddy —but this time, it’s personal. After joining us earlier to talk about Sled Island, Calgary’s hip hop artist and festival manager sits down to share his own story, his music, and his brand-new album So Look at the Bright Side. We dive into how this record continues the journey from his last project Things Could Be Worse , exploring resilience, gratitude, and...

https://www.devincoopermusic.com/ridetoremember https://www.devincoopermusic.com/ Country rock artist Devin Cooper joins The Deets with Duddy to talk about his music career, the stories behind his songs, and the annual Ride to Remember charity event he founded in support of the Alzheimer Society of Calgary. From growing up in Innisfail surrounded by southern rock, blues, and country, to moving to...

From dental hygiene to Montessori schools to filmmaking, Monique Barrie’s path has been anything but ordinary. In this episode, she sits down with Duddy to share her journey as a Calgary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and filmmaker — and how her daughter inspired her to pursue storytelling through film. Monique opens up about creating the Not In My City documentary with Paul Brandt, and the respons...

On this Labour Day Classic Special, Calgary Stampeders Outriders Lena & Jillian take us behind the scenes of cheer, dance, and game day in Calgary. From their first dance classes in Airdrie and Calgary to Grey Cup halftimes, music videos, and world stages in Vancouver and Amsterdam, they share the journeys that brought them to the sidelines of McMahon Stadium with the Stampeders and onto the f...

Toronto’s six-piece funk/disco/R&B band The Free Label join The Deets with Duddy to talk about their wild journey—from debating Justin Bieber in jazz school, to cramming into a Toyota Sienna on tour, to going viral with millions of views. Josh (lead vocals) and Mat (bass) share the band’s real origin story, what it means to “save Canadian disco,” and how viral moments on TikTok and Instagram c...

In this episode of The Deets with Duddy , I sit down with Harrison Clark , a small business owner from Inglewood and candidate for Calgary City Council in Ward 9 . From Bridgeland to Forest Lawn, Ward 9 is one of Calgary’s most diverse and dynamic areas, and Harrison shares why he’s stepping forward to represent it. We talk about his roots in the community, what he’s learned knocking on doors acro...

This week on The Deets with Duddy , Calgary’s late-night-style podcast takes a turn for pure chaos. Sam and Amber — the unapologetic hosts of Girl Dinner Podcast — crash the set for an episode that’s anything but normal. Their loyal fans (aka the Snackers) know them for sharp banter, zero filter, and a knack for turning every topic into a comedy bit… and they brought all of that energy here. We di...

When you hear GlobalFest, you think fireworks. But that’s just the beginning. In this episode of The Deets with Duddy , I sit down with John and Mia from GlobalFest to unpack how this festival became one of Calgary’s biggest cultural showcases. From community-driven programs and food pavilions to some of the best fireworks shows in the world, GlobalFest is more than a summer event—it’s a celebrati...

Jenna Gearey is a researcher at the University of Calgary studying circadian rhythm and sleep science —and yes, she’s also Duddy’s sister. In this episode of The Deets with Duddy , we dig into what your body’s internal clock is really doing—and how things like shift work, screentime, and caffeine throw it off. We talk about: Why staying up past midnight isn’t just “bad sleep”—it’s a biological mis...

Sam Gerbig is a Calgary-based personal trainer and the marketing lead at LFG Labs , a strength and performance gym known for its tight-knit community and creative content. In this episode of The Deets with Duddy , Sam shares what it’s like to balance life as both a coach and content creator. We talk about: How she went from fitness creator to working full-time at a gym Her role running social medi...

Lisa and Sophia are Calgary-based creatives and the duo behind the No F*cking Filter Podcast (NFF) —a bold, unfiltered show pulling back the curtain on the chaos of the wedding industry. Lisa is a documentary-style wedding photographer. Sophia is a videographer and the show’s editor. Together, they’ve built one of Canada’s most entertaining wedding podcasts, mixing spicy stories with real talk on...

From back-alley burgers to national food shows, Connie DeSousa and John Jackson have shaped Calgary’s culinary identity—one bold, thoughtful, and often smoky concept at a time. On this episode of The Deets with Duddy, the powerhouse chef duo joins Jeff in studio to talk about:Building a restaurant empire from CHARCUT to CHIXLaunching Connie & John’s Pizza during the pandemicAdvocating for ment...

“Be About It” isn’t just a motto — it’s a way of life for Jake Peacock. Jake is a professional Muay Thai fighter, gym owner, father, and absolute mindset machine. In this episode of The Deets with Duddy, Jake shares how he built a fight career, a business, and a family — all while overcoming challenges most people couldn’t imagine. Born without a right forearm, Jake never let that define him. From...