The Deets with Duddy

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...

What’s it really like to fly over the Rockies, land in a snowstorm, and then edit the footage into a viral cockpit video? On this episode of The Deets with Duddy — Calgary’s late-night-style podcast spotlighting the city’s most fascinating creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders—we’re joined by Evan Luft , a contract pilot, content creator, and founder of the Luft Bros media brand. Evan has built a l...

This week on The Deets with Duddy , Calgary artist and Sled Island Festival Manager “The Blue” (Hemen Tor-Agbidye) joins the show to break down what goes into building one of Canada’s most unique music and arts festivals. Sled Island 2025 runs June 18–22 across 30+ venues in Calgary, showcasing over 200 musicians, artists, and performers from around the world. With Japan’s genre-defying punk legen...

Actress and rising Canadian theatre star Kelsey Verzotti joins The Deets with Duddy to talk all things Legally Blonde the Musical, now playing at Theatre Calgary and headed to The Citadel Theatre this July. She shares the behind-the-scenes magic of becoming Elle Woods, her early love of musical theatre, and what it was like studying at the legendary Sheridan College. We also chat about her time st...

https://www.mariyastokes.com/ @MariyaStokes Canadian country artist Mariya Stokes makes her first-ever appearance on The Deets with Duddy to celebrate the release of her debut album, Mood Ring — and it's already making waves in the Alberta country music scene 🎶🌾 In this episode, we dive into what Mood Ring represents in her artistic journey, how she’s built her signature sound blending count...

https://aureliafineart.ca/ @aureliafineart @meganmeganp This week on The Deets with Duddy , Calgary art curator and Aurelia Fine Art founder Megan Paterson joins the show for a deep dive into creativity, community, and curating with heart. With over 14 years of experience in the gallery world, Megan shares how she launched her own art business, why the Calgary art scene is catching fire, and how s...

👉 Follow Jessie Dans online: 📸 Instagram: @jessicadsquires 🌐 Website: www.jessiedans.com 🎵 New album ‘TOM FORD’ dropping later this year! In this episode of The Deets with Duddy , we sit down with Jessie Dans , an emerging Calgary musician and rising Canadian artist who’s ready to take the spotlight. Known for her vocal talent and magnetic presence, Jessie opens up about how she got started in...

In this episode of The Deets with Duddy, we're joined by Calgary-based entrepreneur Demi Broderick—founder of TQLA VIDA, a bold new female created canned tequila cocktail brand, and owner of a daycare for children with special needs. Demi brings passion, purpose, and a lot of personality to everything she does. We chat about her journey building a lifestyle beverage brand, navigating the alcoh...

In this episode, we’re joined by the incredibly warm and inspiring Lisette Xavier — Canadian musician, community advocate, and host of The Bestest Day Ever with My Best Friend on CBC Kids. Lisette shares how she got her start in music, the role it plays in her life today, and how her creative journey led her to hosting a children’s show that celebrates the special bond between kids and their anima...

In this episode, we sit down with Casey Greabeiel — a Canadian hospitality entrepreneur known for shaping some of the country’s most innovative and community-driven dining experiences. As the co-founder and Vice President of Operations at Greta Bar, Casey has helped grow the arcade-bar concept from Calgary to Edmonton, Vancouver, and now Toronto, blending retro gaming, global street food, and vibr...