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  E36: The Rise and (Current) Fall of Nigel Farage Part One 11.09.2026 1ч 13мин

  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. This week it's time for us to go deep inside the world of Nigel Farage. From plane crashes to election losses to constantly getting covered in milkshake...this guy knows how to live a life! So much so that we've spread him out over two episodes. Mmmm spread em, Nige. Part one takes us from his birth to 2015. Episode two next week (or already available exclusively on our Patreon). ALSO: someone writes in with a business idea in the latest edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News." Be sure to subscribe to the Long Distance, Bit Weird Patreon for bonus audio and video episodes. Episode two of this deep-dive in to Nigel Farage is up now on the Patreon! *** ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS. Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza pals is full of funny jokes and silly ideas, and it's available on Bandcamp! SHOWS! September 13 - Sooz guesting on NonCensored - The Last Show @ Kings Place, London - TICKETS September 17th - Sooz and Michael are on together at Laugh Sabbath @ Comedy Bar (Bloor St), Toronto - TICKETS November 4th - Sooz's new show Imposter @ Pleasance, London - TICKETS
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  E35: The Great British Agricultural Show 04.09.2026 1ч 4мин

  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.  Are you ready to FARM? You'd better be, because this week's episode is about the wild and erotic history of British agricultural shows. Why? Because Sooz and Michael recently attended one, and it featured top tier livestock, a band playing Rolling Stones covers, and a parade of vintage tractors operated by middle class men cosplaying as farmers. Get into it, city slicker. ALSO: a new, cider-themed edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News." Be sure to subscribe to the Long Distance, Bit Weird Patreon for bonus audio and video episodes, like our recent Only Fools and Horses watch-along of the episode "Who's a Pretty Boy?" (Series 03, Episode 07).  *** ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS. Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza pals is full of funny jokes and silly ideas, and it's available on Bandcamp! SHOWS! September 3rd - Michael at Laugh Sabbath @ Comedy Bar (Bloor St), Toronto - TICKETS September 6th - Sooz at Sunday Cabaret @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London - TICKETS September 10th - Sooz at Stand Up for Gaza @ Old Queen's Head, Islington - TICKETS September 13 - Sooz guesting on NonCensored - The Last Show @ Kings Place, London - TICKETS November 4th - Sooz's new show Imposter @ Pleasance, London - TICKETS  
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  *PREVIEW* Bonus Ep. 12 - The Deer Hunter review 01.09.2026 10мин

  Over on our Patreon we reviewed Vietnam War epic The Deer Hunter, a film Michael had never seen until this week. In this preview we are discussing various actors who were offered the role of the phantom in the terrible 2004 Phantom of the Opera movie. To hear the full hour-long episode (you know, the actual review) and gain access to all of our exclusive content please head to our Patreon. Thanks!
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  E34: Dolly Parton and Tim Curry R.I.P. 29.08.2026 59мин

  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.  After an interruption of services due to the Edinburgh Fringe, LDBW returns to the airwaves with a very nice episode. Sooz and Michael talk about Edinburgh, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, a big night out in Reigate, life as pub quiz champions, and why it's not good for dogs to roll around in fox excrement. ALSO: a new, dog-focused edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News." Be sure to subscribe to the Long Distance, Bit Weird Patreon for bonus audio and video episodes, like our recent Only Fools and Horses watch-along of the episode "Who's a Pretty Boy?" (Series 03, Episode 07).  *** ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS. Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza pals is full of funny jokes and silly ideas, and it's available on Bandcamp! SHOWS! September 3rd - Michael at Laugh Sabbath @ Comedy Bar (Bloor St), Toronto - TICKETS September 6th - Sooz at Sunday Cabaret @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London - TICKETS September 10th - Sooz at Stand Up for Gaza @ Old Queen's Head, Islington TICKETS   SOOZ KEMPNER - IMPOSTER - 2026 TOUR 3rd October Aberystwyth Comedy Festival TICKETS 9th October Oxford Old Fire Station TICKETS 15th October Hertford BEAM TICKETS 25th October Brighton Komedia TICKETS 4th November Pleasance London TICKETS 6th November Chelsmford Theatre TICKETS 7th November Cambridge Junction TICKETS 22nd November Cardiff Millennium Centre TICKETS 23rd November Bristol The Gaffe TICKETS 27th November Gravesend The Woodsville TICKETS 29th November Colchester Arts Centre TICKETS 5th December Newcastle Northern Stage TICKETS 6th December York Theatre@41 TICKETS 10th December Manchester Fairfield Social TICKETS
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  E33: Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker" Movie & Video Game 14.08.2026 1ч 3мин

  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.  This week LDBW returns to a favourite subject, as Sooz educates Michael on Michael Jackson's 1988 "Moonwalker" film, and the subsequent 1990 video game "Michael Jackson's Moonwalker." What did Joe Pesci and Michael talk about on the Moonwalker set? Is the plot of the Moonwalker movie the daydream of a demented pervert? Do small children play a major role in both the Moonwalker movie and video game? Listen to find out! ALSO: a new edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News" that tackles the subject of ale vouchers head-on!  Be sure to subscribe to the Long Distance, Bit Weird Patreon for bonus audio and video episodes, like our recent Only Fools and Horses watch-along of the episode "Who's a Pretty Boy?" (Series 03, Episode 07).  *** ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS. Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza pals is full of funny jokes and silly ideas, and it's available on Bandcamp! SHOWS! See Sooz's new show "Imposter" at the Edinburgh Fringe, August 15-23 - TICKETS See Michael perform standup - All The Best - August 15 at Comedy Bar Bloor Street in Toronto - TICKETS
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  E32: Only Fools and Horses 07.08.2026 1ч 3мин

  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. It's like something out of a Philip K. Dick novel.  This week Sooz introduces Michael to the classic British sitcom Only Fools and Horses, which ran from 1981-2003 over seven series and sixteen Christmas specials. What's the show about? Why do millions of people love it? Who is Del Boy? And were all of the episodes really written by just one man i.e. show creator John Sullivan? Listen to find out the answer to these questions and more! PLUS: sign up to the Long Distance, Bit Weird Patreon for our Only Fools and Horses watch-along of the episode "Who's a Pretty Boy?" (Series 03, Episode 07).  ALSO: a new edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News."  *** ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS - Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for on Bandcamp now! SHOWS! See Sooz's new show "Imposter" at the Edinburgh Fringe, August 15-23 - TICKETS Sooz - August 9th - IMPOSTER preview - 4pm @ Caroline of Brunswick, Brighton - TICKETS
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  *PREVIEW* Bonus Ep. 10 - Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats 05.08.2026 6мин

  We're watching a clip from Alley Cats, the new animated series where cats swear. This is just a preview of course. To hear the full hour-long episode (which includes discussions of the alleged decline of Mr Gervais and his work, along with some chat about Katie Price) and gain access to all of our exclusive content please head to our Patreon. Thanks!
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  E31: Count Binface: What Is This? 31.07.2026 1ч 12мин

  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. This week, in the run-up to an exciting British by-election, Sooz tells Michael about the satirical political figure known as Count Binface, the latest in a long line of British novelty candidates like Lord Buckethead and Screaming Lord Sutch. If you thought politicians were clowns before... well, just listen!!! ALSO: a new edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News." PLUS: Sooz describes an Instagram post! --- If you like what you hear, you can support Long Distance, Bit Weird on Patreon. Subscribers will get early access to episodes, bonus content and special surprises. In fact, you can watch several Travelodge episodes, along with the classic British animated films Watership Down and the bonkers Canadian documentary Project Grizzly in FULL right now with witty/sweary commentary from Sooz and Michael.  *** ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS - Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for on Bandcamp now! SHOWS! See Sooz's new show "Imposter" at the Edinburgh Fringe, August 15-23 - TICKETS
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  *PREVIEW* Bonus Ep.09 - World's most married man and John Travolta 29.07.2026 8мин

  This is just a preview of course. To hear the full hour-long episode (which includes discussions of the Tate Brothers going to jail) and gain access to all of our exclusive content please head to our Patreon. Thanks!
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  E30: The Odyssey 24.07.2026 1ч 12мин

  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. This week, Sooz and Michael give an unvarnished review of Sir Christopher Nolan's cinematic adaptation of The Odyssey. What were the highlights? Where did Sir Christopher mess up big time? How gross was it inside the Trojan Horse? And should there have been a scene that let us see the Cyclops going on a date? Yes. ALSO: a new edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News" featuring TWO letters. PLUS: you get to hear about the two most exciting teams in the World Cup: England and Canada. IN ADDITION: meal reviews. --- If you like what you hear, you can support Long Distance, Bit Weird on Patreon. Subscribers will get early access to episodes, bonus content and special surprises. In fact, you can watch several Travelodge episodes, along with the classic British animated films Watership Down and the bonkers Canadian documentary Project Grizzly in FULL right now with witty/sweary commentary from Sooz and Michael.  *** ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS - Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for on Bandcamp now! SHOWS! See Sooz's new show "Imposter" at the Edinburgh Fringe, August 15-23 - TICKETS July 25 - Michael is doing standup at Just Four Laughs - Comedy Bar Toronto - TICKETS
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  UNLOCKED! Bonus Episode 4: Wetherspoon News and a METRO Sex Column! 17.07.2026 46мин

  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. Once more, due to international scheduling conflicts and diplomatic difficulties, we're releasing a recent Patreon bonus episode here on the main feed. Enjoy as Michael reads two red hot letters to Wetherspoon News (one about toilets, the other about fantasy novels) and Sooz reads a sex column from Britain's free METRO newspaper about Sydney Sweeney's adult antics in Euphoria.  PLEASE NOTE: new episodes are on the way! Thank you for your understanding. --- If you like what you hear, you can support Long Distance, Bit Weird on Patreon. Subscribers will get early access to episodes, bonus content and special surprises. In fact, you can watch several Travelodge episodes, along with the classic British animated films Watership Down and the bonkers Canadian documentary Project Grizzly in FULL right now with witty/sweary commentary from Sooz and Michael.  *** ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS - Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for on Bandcamp now! SHOWS! See Sooz in Grayson the Musical - July 16-19 - Soho Theatre Walthamstow - TICKETS See Sooz's new show "Imposter" at the Edinburgh Fringe, August 15-23 - TICKETS July 25 - Michael is doing standup at Just Four Laughs - Comedy Bar Toronto - TICKETS  
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  UNLOCKED! Bonus Episode 7: The Great Stink of 1858 10.07.2026 43мин

  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. This week, due to international scheduling difficulties, we're releasing a recent Patreon bonus episode here on the main feed. Enjoy, as Sooz tells Michael the hilarious/disgusting story of the Great Stink of 1858, when unusually hot weather exacerbated the stench of untreated human waste and industrial effluent in the River Thames and made London smell like huge ass. Things were so nasty that people were sick in the streets and the government considered fleeing the capital for Oxford. Listen up to learn how the government solved the Stink, and to hear about the funniest royal boating trip in history. ALSO: a new edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News." --- If you like what you hear, you can support Long Distance, Bit Weird on Patreon. Subscribers will get early access to episodes, bonus content and special surprises. In fact, you can watch several Travelodge episodes, along with the classic British animated films Watership Down and the bonkers Canadian documentary Project Grizzly in FULL right now with witty/sweary commentary from Sooz and Michael.  *** ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS - Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for on Bandcamp now! SHOWS! July 12th - Sooz at Sunday Cabaret @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London - TICKETS See Sooz in Grayson the Musical - July 16-19 - Soho Theatre Walthamstow - TICKETS See Sooz's new show "Imposter" at the Edinburgh Fringe, August 15-23 - TICKETS July 25 - Michael is doing standup at Just Four Laughs - Comedy Bar Toronto - TICKETS
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  E29: Keith Richards' 1977 Toronto Drug Bust 03.07.2026 1ч 8мин

  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. This week, Michael tells Sooz the bizarre story of Keith Richards' 1977 arrest for heroin possession in Toronto. Facing up to seven years in Canadian prison, Keith's troubles could have ended the Rolling Stones... until a fan's intervention convinced a judge to free Keith, and led to the "Satisfaction" rockers playing two charity concerts in Oshawa, Ontario for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Plus, did Ronnie Wood hug and kiss Margaret Trudeau? Listen to find out all the latest gossip! ALSO: a new edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News." --- If you like what you hear, you can support Long Distance, Bit Weird on Patreon. Subscribers will get early access to episodes, bonus content and special surprises. In fact, you can watch several Travelodge episodes, along with the classic British animated films Watership Down and the bonkers Canadian documentary Project Grizzly in FULL right now with witty/sweary commentary from Sooz and Michael.  *** ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS - Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for on Bandcamp now! And be sure to check out the video for Michael's smash hit Canadian World Cup 2026 anthem "Canada is Balls."   SHOWS! See Sooz in Grayson the Musical - July 16-19 - Soho Theatre Walthamstow TICKETS July 2nd - Sooz at Hamlet Comedy Club @ Dulwich FC, London TICKETS July 12th - Sooz at Sunday Cabaret @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London TICKETS See Sooz's new show "Imposter" at the Edinburgh Fringe, August 15-23. TICKETS
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  E28: Oasis vs Blur - The Battle of Britpop 26.06.2026 1ч 28мин

  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. Oasis. Blur. Dodgy. Who were the true winners of the so-called Battle of Britpop that rocked the UK in August of 1995?* This week, Sooz tells Michael about the time that Oasis and Blur released pop singles on the very same day. It's a story fuelled by cigarettes, alcohol and countless swears. So, whether you prefer Roll With It or Country House, this week's episode is guaranteed to make you "mad fer it." PLUS: a new edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News." * Dodgy were the winners --- If you like what you hear, you can support Long Distance, Bit Weird on Patreon. Subscribers will get early access to episodes, bonus content and special surprises. In fact, you can watch several Travelodge episodes, along with the classic British animated films Watership Down and the bonkers Canadian documentary Project Grizzly in FULL right now with witty/sweary commentary from Sooz and Michael.  *** ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS - Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for on Bandcamp now! And be sure to check out the video for Michael's smash hit Canadian World Cup 2026 anthem "Canada is Balls."   SHOWS! See Sooz in Grayson the Musical - July 16-19 - Soho Theatre Walthamstow TICKETS June 28th - Sooz Kempner - IMPOSTER WIP @ Chippenham Comedy Fest TICKETS July 2nd - Sooz at Hamlet Comedy Club @ Dulwich FC, London TICKETS July 12th - Sooz at Sunday Cabaret @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London TICKETS
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  *PREVIEW* Bonus Ep.08 - More Metro Sex Columns 21.06.2026 8мин

  In this bonus episode, Sooz and Michael are taking a look at the weirdly unerotic Metro sex columns, available in London's favourite free newspaper.This is just a preview of course. To hear the full episode and gain access to all of our exclusive content please head to our Patreon. Thanks! *** ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS - Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for on Bandcamp now! And be sure to check out the video for Michael's smash hit Canadian World Cup 2026 anthem "Canada is Balls." SHOWS! See Sooz in Grayson the Musical - July 16-19 - Soho Theatre Walthamstow TICKETS June 24 - Michael Balazo performing at HELL: A Standup Comedy Show - Comedy Bar, Toronto TICKETS  June 28th - Sooz Kempner - IMPOSTER WIP @ Chippenham Comedy Fest TICKETS July 2nd - Sooz at Hamlet Comedy Club @ Dulwich FC, London TICKETS
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  E27: Sooz and Michael LIVE from Sooz's Couch! 19.06.2026 1ч 3мин

  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. This week Sooz and Michael are together on one of the nicest couches in Britain! You won't believe your ears as they recount their exciting week together, featuring everything from slugs to surprise parties to England's triumphant World Cup opening game. It's going home. PLUS: a new edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News," featuring authentic steamy footage of Margaret Thatcher and Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet! *** If you like what you hear, you can support Long Distance, Bit Weird on Patreon. Subscribers will get early access to episodes, bonus content and special surprises. In fact, you can watch several Travelodge episodes, along with the classic British animated films Watership Down and the bonkers Canadian documentary Project Grizzly in FULL right now with witty/sweary commentary from Sooz and Michael.  *** ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENTION: HUMOUR FANS - Michael Balazo's new, much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals" is out NOW! Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for on Bandcamp now! And be sure to check out the video for Michael's smash hit Canadian World Cup 2026 anthem "Canada is Balls."   SHOWS! See Sooz in Grayson the Musical - July 16-19 - Soho Theatre Walthamstow TICKETS June 24 - Michael Balazo performing at HELL: A Standup Comedy Show - Comedy Bar, Toronto TICKETS  June 28th - Sooz Kempner - IMPOSTER WIP @ Chippenham Comedy Fest TICKETS July 2nd - Sooz at Hamlet Comedy Club @ Dulwich FC, London TICKETS
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  E26: Vindaloo is Coming Home - The Story of England's Immortal Football Anthem 12.06.2026 1ч 9мин

  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. OK. This week Sooz tells Michael the unbelievable story of England's immortal football anthem Three Lions. How did it happen? Why is it so suffused with melancholy? Will the guys ever record a new version? And what is Vindaloo? Listen to find out! But first: Michael reports on Toronto's World Cup fever; Sooz triumphs on the stage; PLUS: a new edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News," in which we read genuine letters written to a damn pub. *** If you like what you hear, you can support Long Distance, Bit Weird on Patreon. Subscribers will get early access to episodes, bonus content and special surprises. In fact, you can watch several Travelodge episodes, along with the classic British animated films Watership Down and the bonkers Canadian documentary Project Grizzly in FULL right now with witty/sweary commentary from Sooz and Michael.  *** ANNOUNCEMENT On June 16, Michael Balazo is releasing his much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals". Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for pre-order on Bandcamp now!   And be sure to check out the video for Michael's smash hit Canadian World Cup 2026 anthem "Canada is Balls."   SHOWS! See Sooz in Grayson the Musical - July 16-19 - Soho Theatre Walthamstow - TICKETS June 14th - Sooz at Sunday Cabaret @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London TICKETS June 28th - Sooz Kempner - IMPOSTER WIP @ Chippenham Comedy Fest TICKETS July 2nd - Sooz at Hamlet Comedy Club @ Dulwich FC, London TICKETS      
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  "Canada is Balls" - Canada's World Cup 2026 song by Michael Balazo 10.06.2026 1мин

  Hello LDBW listeners! With the start of the 2026 World Cup just hours away, we decided to adorn your podcast feed with Michael Balazo's new song "Canada is Balls." This song is designed to unite Canada as the country prepares to win the World Cup. There's even a slick music video for "Canada is Balls," with editing and graphics by Sooz Kempner. CLICK HERE TO WATCH IT! Good luck, everybody!
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  E25: A Peek Behind the Pub Quiz Curtain with Terrance Balazo 05.06.2026 1ч 25мин

  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 Terrance Balazo to the show to talk about all things pub quiz. When did they start? Has technology made cheating inevitable? And why do pub quizzes make certain nerds lose their minds and become violent? Listen to find out! For more on Terrance's pub quizzes in Toronto and beyond, visit Another Round Trivia. But first: Sooz gives her thoughts on why World Cup 2026 will be a massive shitshow; PLUS: a new dog-themed edition of the hit segment "Actual Customer Letters to Wetherspoon News," in which we read genuine letters written to a damn pub. *** If you like what you hear, you can support Long Distance, Bit Weird on Patreon. Subscribers will get early access to episodes, bonus content and special surprises. In fact, you can watch several Travelodge episodes, along with the classic British animated films Watership Down and the bonkers Canadian documentary Project Grizzly in FULL right now with witty/sweary commentary from Sooz and Michael.  *** ANNOUNCEMENT On June 16, Michael Balazo is releasing his much-anticipated 3rd standup comedy album "Pizza Pals". Recorded in November of 2025, Pizza Pals is available for pre-order on Bandcamp now! SHOWS! Grayson the Musical - July 16-19 - Soho Theatre Walthamstow - TICKETS June 5th - Sooz at Comedy Network @ Corn Exchange, Newbury TICKETS June 6th SOOZ KEMPNER: IMPOSTER WIP @ Northampton TICKETS June 7th - Sooz at Agony Aunts @ Aces & Eights, London TICKETS June 10th - Sooz at Keep it Clean! w/Nish Kumar @ The Comedy Store TICKETS
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  *PREVIEW* Bonus Ep.07 - The Great Stink! 01.06.2026 11мин

  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 is just a preview of course. To hear the full episode and gain access to all of our exclusive content please head to our Patreon. Thanks!