VDC #256 Henry Sir

VDC #256 Henry Sir

Henry Sir is someone I heard about since I first started doing stand up and I have wanted to have him on the podcast for a long time. He has been killing the game with his social media content and it has led him to some really amazing success with stand up including multiple tours, sold out shows and much more. It was awesome to get to pick his brain on this transition including how he personally enjoys making content for social media and what kind of doors it has opened for him. Henry has done stand up for a long time including time spent in LA and New York. I had a million questions as those are the places most aspiring comics dream of being so it was very insightful to get to hear what it's really like. My personal favourite was hearing what it's like to audition for the world famous comedy cellar! (I'm sure I look like a kid in a candy store as he was telling me about it) He recently moved back to Edmonton and he opens up about what it's like to be back and what its like touring more than ever. Henry has lived a fascinating life and I loved hearing him open up about the hard parts of the journey and show his gratitude for the success he has built for himself. I hope you all like it and share it with your friends! This weekend we have some huge shows at the moon I hope to see many of your faces there!

VDC #255 Solo Show Update (The Jessimae Weekend)

Man was this podcast fun to record.  I felt like I used to before comedy when podcasting was everything.  I was in a great mood and just sat down by myself and got Silly for an hour. Life has been up and down but there's been so many amazing things going on it was nice to be grateful and appreciate the magic of the recent shows. Throwing together a midnight show for two of the best comedians in the game (Jessimae Peluso and Mike Lynch) on less than 10hrs notice was one of my favourite nights I've had in comedy. Definitely worth the sleep deprivation. It taught me so many lessons and showed how the lessons of running shows i've learned over the years can come together to make something magic out of nothing. Take a listen and hear about how it all came together! Next weekend is going to be huge for @themoonyeg we have a GINORMOUS Asylum on June 26th. Tickets are moving very fast so don't miss out if you want to come see one of our best lineups yet, and plan to stay late because the madness never ends! Also we have our 300th consecutive Sunday Smoke Show June 28th. It's a big milestone and we can't wait to share it with you all!

VDC #254 The Return of Sterling Scott

Thanks to the wonderful editing skills of Trish Hall and @themoonyeg we finally have video to post! (See Youtube @thevondubcast) Sterling Scott is one of the most accomplished comedians in Canada and has appeared across North America including winning the golden buzzer on Canada's Got Talent.  He was also integral in bringing comedy to The Moon with Sterling's House Party which now goes by the name of the Sunday SmokeShow which will be celebrating its 300th consecutive show June 28th. Sterling came by top give an update on all the amazing things he has on the go as well as drop a ton of knowledge about comedy and the industry, so this episode is a must listen for any aspiring comedians or comedy nerds! This episode was recorded at the new podcast studio inside The Moon comedy club and if you would like to support we have tons of amazing shows coming up June 11 First Choice Comedy (Smoke Free!) June 12 Show up Go up Mic June 14 Sunday Smoke Show June 16 Comedy Workshop June 17 Synergy by Sterling Scott June 18 Silly Guy Club June 20 Pride Canna-Drag June 20 Palm Reading June 21 Sunday Smoke Show June 23 Jason Rouse + Uncle Hack June 24 Puff n Paint (elevated paint night) June 26 TRISH'S ASYLUM + GEN POP June 28 300th Sunday Smokeshow! June 30 Work in Progress (comedy show) July 5 Sunday Smoke Show

VDC #253 Moon Therapy w/ Trish Hall

This very well could be a top 5 favourite conversation I have ever had.  We came in to restock and clean The Moon for the Sunday Smoke Show and Trish could tell I wasn't in a good head space.  She immediately sat me down got me high and proceeded to give me the most soul shaking mindset shifting pep talk of my life. She told me exactly what I needed to hear both positive and negative. The combination of being validated for the things I was feeling without letting me off the hook for the ways that I have not been showing up like I need to sunk right to the core and I felt myself change mid conversation.  Part way through this Trish told me to break out my old podcast gear (new setup has been nothing but tech issues) and just record an episode.  In this podcast you will hear a raw version of how me and trish talk all the time and I hope it connects with you even partially as much as it impacted me.  I'm so thankful for the amazing people in my life and so excited for everything to come. Also I just blindly hit record midway through the conversation and we didn't actually talk into the mics for the first 9 minutes so the audio quality will markedly increase 9 minutes into the convo lol. I hope everyone hears how much we genuinely love The Moon and the community it has created in this heart to heart and if it sounds like something you would enjoy come join us for an old school Trish's Asylum June 26 and follow the moon @themooyeg

VDC #252 Mike Dambra 3.0

Mike Dambra is one of my favourite people in comedy.  From the moment I met him he has always been there for me for anything I might need.  He has given me countless hours of advice, knowledge and guidance and has gone out of his way to help a young comic just trying to figure it out on his own when absolutely did not need to. As I got to know him more I realized that he has done this for an untold amount of comics in the past and so many comics owe a huge piece of their success to Mike's tutelage.  So I was a bit dismayed to watch my friend be hit with something you hope your friends will never experience.  Mike is an extremely proud man who would never ask for help but during the podcast I could hear in his voice that he was getting overwhelmed with all that life was throwing at him.  Mike has always done so much for comics and it is time to give back.  So we decided to do a fundraiser show May 10th at 7pm and the support we have already received is staggering. I always knew there was an army of people who love mike but to see it out in force has been touching to say the least. Please buy tickets on the comic strips website and if you want to support in any other way feel free to reach out to myself, Mike or the Comic Strip.  I love you all and I can't wait to see yall Sunday!