The VonDubCast

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 780-539-4454
Email themoon.yeg@gmail.com for Asylum ticks
Come 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 Pub
Monday Oct 2 Roughcut Comedy at River City Revival (one of my fav shows!)
Thursday Oct 5th Trish's Asylum + Gen Pop Open Mic
Monday Oct 9 Comedy Takeover at Sherlock's Pub
Monday Oct 9 The Bell Show
SPECIAL 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 @themoonyeg

You 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!