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Cait Alexander joins The Deets with Duddy for a thoughtful conversation about the work behind EVE and the realities of supporting people impacted by domestic abuse. This episode focuses on how conversations are framed, what often gets misunderstood, and what meaningful support actually looks like.

We talk about how public discussions can oversimplify complex situations, the importance of careful language, and the difference between awareness and deeper understanding. Cait explains what EVE is solving, how intervention works in practice, and why slowing down judgment matters in this work.

Beyond advocacy, we also get into identity, creativity, and how she stays grounded while navigating intense subject matter. It’s reflective, measured, and rooted in lived experience.

The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast hosted by Jeff Dudder, spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.

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Reamonn Joshee is a Calgary-based actor, writer, and director known for projects like Renegade Fever, If Walls Could Talk, and a wide range of independent film work across Alberta. In this episode of The Deets with Duddy, he opens up about the realities of building a creative life in film.

We talk about moving between acting, writing, and directing, and what changes when you’re solving problems on set versus chasing an idea alone in your kitchen at 2 a.m. Reamonn shares stories about early projects, chaotic shoots, stunt work, and the kind of risk-taking mindset that comes with loving the process more than the outcome.

The conversation turns to collaboration, including the people who shaped his growth and why he sees other artists as partners instead of competition. He also reflects on patience, family, long creative arcs, and learning to stay present instead of constantly chasing the next thing.

We close by talking about what’s exciting him now, from upcoming film work to experimenting with music, and why staying creatively curious matters more than ever.

The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s people, culture, and creativity through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.

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https://mandybalak.com/

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Mandy Balak is the President of The Gathering Brand Festival, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and author of Chasing Enough. In this episode, she shares the evolution of her career, from building community in the early days to leading one of Calgary’s most influential brand experiences.

We talk about the original intention behind The Gathering and the decision to shift it from a conference into a brand festival. Mandy explains how that transition happened, what prompted it, and how she thinks about protecting the feeling of the room as the scope grows. The conversation explores leadership under pressure, responsibility, and what it actually means to hold space for thousands of people without losing intimacy.

Mandy also reflects on closing previous chapters, redefining success, and how her understanding of ambition has changed over time. We dive into the ideas behind her book Chasing Enough, including sustainable success, personal clarity, and building a life that feels aligned rather than performative.

This is a thoughtful conversation about leadership, growth, identity, and what it takes to build something meaningful while staying grounded.

The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.

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https://www.stevemesler.net/

Three-time Olympian and gold medalist Steve Mesler joins The Deets with Duddy for a grounded conversation about elite performance, health, and what happens when your body starts having a louder voice in your life.Steve reflects on early injuries, long stretches of uncertainty, and how health setbacks forced him to rethink what success was supposed to look like. We talk about the physical and mental toll of high-level sport, and the moment he realized that effort and talent alone were not enough without durability, timing, and trust.The conversation moves into team dynamics, including the precision, choreography, and responsibility required to make a crew like the Night Train work at full speed. Steve breaks down how his role evolved across Olympic cycles, why control mattered more than belief, and how focusing on execution changed both performance and longevity.We also dig into life after the podium, where health, responsibility, and leadership replaced singular goals. Steve shares how building something beyond sport reshaped his relationship to pressure, and how thinking long-term about health and energy changed how he approaches work and ambition today.We close by looking at the long game, what actually lasts after the intensity fades, and what feels meaningful to move toward now.The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s people, culture, and creativity through unfiltered conversations with some of Calgary’s most interesting voices.#TheDeetsWithDuddy #SteveMesler #Olympics #Health #HighPerformance #Leadership #CalgaryPodcast

https://ashleyghostkeepermusic.com/

Ashley Ghostkeeper is an emerging country artist whose work is grounded in honesty, discipline, and process. In this episode of The Deets with Duddy, Ashley talks through how her songs actually take shape, from early ideas and poetry to voice memos, recording decisions, and finished tracks.

She shares how writing alone differs from performing live, what live shows have taught her about her songs, and how recording her own music has changed the way she trusts her instincts. Ashley also reflects on a major year that included multiple YYC Music Award nominations, winning Indigenous Artist of the Year, and performing at the awards ceremony.

The conversation looks at where this chapter of her career was built, how pressure and discipline from life outside music shaped her perspective, and what advice she would offer to someone trying to build a similar path as an independent artist.

The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.

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Thirty years at the anchor desk teaches you things no newsroom handbook ever could.

Linda Olsen joins The Deets with Duddy to talk about what live television actually demands behind the scenes, how judgment forms under pressure, and what the public rarely sees when the news is unfolding in real time.

We also get into her move into long-form radio with The Spotlight Hour and what changes when the clock stops being the dominant force. Silence, pacing, and why conversation feels different when you are not racing the next segment.

The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.

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Food insecurity in Calgary is far more complex and far more widespread than many people realize.

In this episode of The Deets with Duddy, Jeff Dudder sits down with Melissa From, President and CEO of the Calgary Food Bank, for a grounded conversation about what hunger actually looks like inside one of the city’s most essential organizations.

Melissa shares what demand feels like on the inside, where common assumptions about food banks start to break down, and how leadership changes when you are operating under constant pressure. They talk about the size of the operation most people never see, where bottlenecks emerge fastest, and how good intentions can sometimes outpace real understanding.

The conversation also explores what it means to lead in a constant-crisis environment, how this role differs from her previous work as CEO of Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta, and what kinds of support truly make the biggest difference over time.

This is not a pitch or a fundraiser. It is an honest look at leadership, responsibility, and how Calgary shows up for one another.

The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.

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https://linktr.ee/davepiercemusicDave Pierce is a composer and music director whose work lives behind some of the biggest live broadcasts on the planet, including the Olympics. In this episode of The Deets with Duddy, Dave breaks down what that job really looks like when the pressure is high and the margin for error is zero.We talk about how large scale live broadcasts actually come together, the role music plays in shaping those moments, and what most people misunderstand about working behind the scenes at that level. Dave shares how responsibility changes as projects get bigger, how decisions are made in real time, and what it takes to lead creative teams when there is no reset button.We also get into recognition and validation, what it felt like to have his work acknowledged later in his career, and how he thinks about success in a field where the best work often goes unnoticed. This conversation is a grounded look at craft, leadership, pressure, and the reality of composing music for moments watched by millions.The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.#TheDeetsWithDuddy #CalgaryPodcast #YYC #DavePierce #Composer #MusicDirector #LiveBroadcast #Olympics #BehindTheScenes #CreativeLeadership

Ashley Resch joins The Deets with Duddy for a raw, honest conversation about fame, identity, and what it really looks like to pivot your life when the spotlight shifts.Born and raised in Calgary, Ashley built a massive following through modeling, Playboy features, and reality TV, including Celebrity Ex on the Beach. In this episode, she breaks down the grind behind the glamour, the pressure that comes with visibility, and the mental toll of being publicly labeled before people ever know you.We talk about the reality of the modeling and creator industry, the unexpected dark sides of attention, parasocial relationships, and how reality TV changed her relationship with fame. Ashley opens up about mental health, boundaries, audience backlash, and what it took to step away from an identity that no longer fit.Now a certified life coach and personal trainer, Ashley shares how her work has evolved into helping people reconnect with themselves physically and mentally. We dive into reinvention, practical resets, consistency over motivation, and what actually moves the needle when you want real change. The conversation wraps with goals, resolutions, and what she hopes the future holds beyond this year.This episode is about growth without erasing your past, using visibility with intention, and building a life that actually feels aligned.The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and most interesting people through unfiltered, thoughtful conversations. If you’re looking for a Calgary podcast that goes deeper than surface-level success, this is it.#TheDeetsWithDuddy #CalgaryPodcast #AshleyResch #CalgaryCreator #LifeCoach #PersonalTrainer #RealityTV #Playboy #CelebrityExOnTheBeach #CreatorEconomy #Reinvention #MentalHealth #Calgary #YYC

This episode counts down the Top 20 moments of 2025 from The Deets with Duddy.

Over the past year, this show sat down with some of Calgary’s most interesting voices. Artists, athletes, musicians, chefs, performers, broadcasters, filmmakers, public servants, and community leaders. These are the moments that resonated most with listeners and viewers, and the conversations that helped shape the direction of the show.The countdown includes three honourable mentions, followed by moments ranked from #20 through #1, as voted by you. Some of these clips were fan favorites, some were personal standouts for me, and a few came from episodes that ended up becoming real turning points for the show. Several of the guests featured here have also become close friends, which made revisiting these moments even more meaningful.That said, this episode only exists because of every single guest who trusted this space and showed up honestly. Even the conversations that did not make the final list were a huge part of building this show, finding its voice, and growing the community around it. Every guest this year brought something unique, and I am genuinely grateful to all of them.Whether you have been watching all year or you are discovering the show for the first time, this episode is meant to reflect what The Deets with Duddy has become, and the kind of conversations worth making time for.The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.#TheDeetsWithDuddy #CalgaryPodcast #YYC #CalgaryCulture #Top20 #YearInReview #PodcastHighlights #SupportLocal