Comedian Faris Hytiaa joins Duddy to talk about his path into stand up comedy, building original comedy projects, and the moment he found out he had been nominated for a Juno Award.

Faris shares what it was like starting stand up in Lethbridge, performing in smaller comedy rooms, and learning how to write material that actually connects with an audience. He also talks about how his style has evolved as he built more stage experience and started developing projects beyond traditional stand up sets.

The conversation also explores The Tomorrow Show at The Laugh Shop, Faris’ late night style comedy show that blends stand up, hosting, and live comedy performances into one stage production.

Along the way they discuss the realities of building a career in comedy, documenting work beyond the room, and how comedians create opportunities for themselves while navigating the entertainment industry.

The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff “Duddy” Dudder. The show features long form conversations with comedians, musicians, actors, entrepreneurs, athletes, and community leaders from Calgary and beyond. Each episode dives into the stories, careers, and experiences that shape the people making an impact in their fields.

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