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Long Distance, Bit Weird

Michael Balazo and Sooz Kempner
Canada
United Kingdom
British Seaside Resorts
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Euphoria
Vietnam War Resisters
Grogu
Star Wars
Rainbow (UK Children's Show)
FLQ
Tennis
OMG Yes
Barbara Streisand
Margaret Trudeau
Cancon
Michael Jackson
Bath, United Kingdom
Cybertruck
Draft Lottery (vietnam War)
The Mandalorian

Comedians and long-distance lovers Sooz Kempner (Doctor Who’s Doom’s Day, Dinner With the Parents) and Michael Balazo (Schitt’s Creek, Evil Men) live on different continents. Seeing as they spend hours each day talking on FaceTime, they thought they might as well start a podcast and monetize their relationship. Each week, Sooz and Michael talk to a comedian guest friend from Britain or Canada abou... more

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Welcome to Long Distance, Bit Weird, a podcast from international comedy couple Sooz Kempner and Michael Balazo. One of them lives in the UK, the other in Canada. Please give generously.

This week Sooz and Michael welcome veteran quizmaster/brother ... more

In this week's bonus episode, Sooz tells Michael all about The Great Stink of 1858, when the River Thames was so full of sewage and the sun was so hot that London got too stinky and parliament couldn't operate. Bit on the nose, lads! Literally.

This... more

Welcome to Long Distance, Bit Weird, a podcast from international comedy couple Sooz Kempner and Michael Balazo. One of them lives in the UK, the other in Canada. Hot Stuff.

This week Michael tells Sooz about one of the rudest chapters in Canada's h... more

Welcome to Long Distance, Bit Weird, a podcast from international comedy couple Sooz Kempner and Michael Balazo. One of them lives in the UK, the other in Canada. At time of publishing, 1 Canadian dollar is worth 0.54p.

This week Sooz tells Michael ... more

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Jesse Hawken
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Episode: E20: The Regrettable Men of CanCon with Jesse Hawken
Robin Ince
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Episode: E19: Comedy When the World is S**t with Robin Ince
Annabel Knight
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Masud Milas
Comedian, writer and former Wimbledon boy tennis champion
Episode: E15: UK Lifestyle with Masud Milas

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Sooz Kempner
Host of the show; long-time comedian; frequently serves as primary voice with Michael Balazo; broadcasts from Britain.
Michael Balazo
Host of Long Distance Bit Weird; co-host of the show; frequent on-air banter with Sooz; often drives the conversational energy.

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E20: The Regrettable Men of CanCon with Jesse Hawken
Q: Jesse Hawken, what does CanCon mean to you when you hear the term CanCon?
CanCon to me is, in Canada, we're required to hear Canadian music on the radio, with both good and bad consequences in terms of which artists get exposure.
E19: Comedy When the World is S**t with Robin Ince
Q: How did you first meet Robin Ince and what impact did that early encounter have on your career in comedy?
The hosts recount a personal anecdote about meeting Robin Ince through gigs and mutual friends, highlighting how small, chance connections can shape a comedian's trajectory and opportunities.
E15: UK Lifestyle with Masud Milas
Q: Masud, what drew you to the UK and how did you end up staying?
Masud describes moving to the UK in early adulthood, navigating visas and immigration, and eventually choosing to stay for opportunities and friend networks, while acknowledging the bureaucratic hurdles and the fun of integrating into British life.

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Two comedians in a long-distance relationship chat with guests from Britain or Canada about life, love, and offbeat cultural topics. Across recent episodes the conversations bounce between history, pop culture, media, and personal anecdotes, all delivered with sharp banter, self-deprecating humor, and a playful sense of curiosity. The show often blends trivia, nostalgia, and current events with a strong emphasis on cross-continental dynamics, relationship banter, and audience-friendly storytelling. A few episodes lean into historical or cultural deep-dives (from Canadian media history to British seaside culture) while others mine celebrity anecdotes or fandom minutiae, all wrapped in a breezy, irreverent tone. The format tends toward long-f... more

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Long Distance, Bit Weird launched 6 months ago and published 32 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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3. Annabel Knight
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