Jared Nathan has appeared on Kill Tony over 30 times and became a Golden Ticket winner—but it all started at a small open mic in Winnipeg. In this episode, we break down how he got on Kill Tony, his rise through stand-up, and what it’s really like performing at Madison Square Garden and touring the U.S. We also discuss Canadian comedy scene, Toronto mans slang, Oklahoma Barbecue, and how to prepare yourself for Kill Tony.

Sponsored by Rumor’s Comedy Club.

This is Episode 50 of the Prairie Dawgs Podcast and features Tyler Kotowski and Tugboat Tim. Tyler has just returned from doing comedy shows in Ottawa and Toronto. We talk about Bowser on Hot Ones, Toronto breakfast sandwich spots, Ottawa comedy, and much more.

Tim Gray sits down with Chris Locke to discuss his latest special - Tiki Madness released on YouTube with Macaw Studios in February 2026. We discuss the making of the special, Locke’s special formula for comedy, the state of Canadian showbiz and what makes Canadians so funny.

Thanks as always to our sponsor Rumor’s Comedy Club, go see Sean Lecomber in town this week.

Tyler Kotowski and Tim Gray sit down with Calgary comedian Faris Hytiaa to talk about his Juno-nominated comedy album, the grind of staying independent, and what it means to get national recognition. They also get into Alberta separating from Canada, the band Harlequin, the best comedy festivals, and Ramadan.

In this episode of the Prairie Dawgs Podcast, Tyler Kotowski and Tyler Penner sit down with producer Tim Gray to break down the movies they love, the ones they can’t stand, and the chaos of modern rating systems. From hot takes to questionable opinions, they also make their predictions for this year’s Academy Awards. Whether you’re a film buff or just like hearing comedians argue about movies, this one’s for you.

Episode 46 of the Prairie Dawgs Podcast is here! Tyler Penner is back and we’re joined by Jared Story who hosts and produces the Winnipeg Comedy Showcase, a quarterly comedy show that happens at the Park Theatre in South Osborne area of Winnipeg. We talked about the history, the dirt, and the glory of Winnipeg Comedy. We also get into music and what moves us.

Thanks to our sponsor Rumor’s Comedy Club!

Season 2 Episode 1 of the Prairie Dawgs Podcast features Tyler Kotowski and Tim Gray discuss Benji Rothman’s recent world tour performing stand-up comedy in Italy, Germany and Japan. Tyler Penner is away on assignment but will return to join us soon enough. This is a great episode if you want a Canadian’s perspective on Japanese culture. We discuss pokemon, Punch the Monkey, trains, and so much more.

Big thanks to our sponsor Rumor’s Comedy Club, make sure you check them out for the best live stand-up comedy in town.

Tyler Kotowski tries his hand at a solo podcast episode wherein he discusses the upcoming Just for Laughs showcase in Winnipeg, some great things happening at Rumor’s Comedy Club, and a new bit he’s excited to work on. Let us know what you think!