The VonDubCast

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 runni...

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 th...

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 reco...

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 ni...

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 h...

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 lig...

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 l...

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...

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...

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 ca...

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, co...

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 m...

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 sh...

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...

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 strong...

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...

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 st...

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 sta...

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 consideri...

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 comed...

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...

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...

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 o...

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 a...

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...