#129 - Matthew Puzhitsky on Comedy, AI, and the Rise of Canadian Pride
Tue Oct 28 2025
In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Canadian stand-up comedian and viral creator Matthew Puzhitsky for a raw, hilarious, and thought-provoking conversation about comedy, culture, and the future of humanity in the age of AI.
Matthew shares how he went from making short sketches online to selling out shows across Canada — all while defining what it means to be a modern Canadian comedian with Slavic roots. He talks about finding his audience, dealing with imposter syndrome, staying grounded through sudden fame, and how the new generation of comics is changing the game without relying on old Hollywood gatekeepers.
The conversation dives deep into:
🎭 How social media changed the path for stand-up comedians
🇨🇦 The new wave of Canadian pride and cultural identity
🤖 How AI could reshape creativity, comedy, and human purpose
🥊 UFC vs Boxing – who’s the real king of combat sports?
💬 Growing up Slavic in Canada and turning that experience into comedy
😂 The strange world of internet fame — from fan love to hate DMs
🧠 Why success doesn’t always feel “real” and how he keeps perspective
They also explore how humor helps us process big ideas — from history and politics to technology and the future of art itself.
Follow Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattpuzhitsky/
More from Matthew: https://www.mattpuzhitsky.com/
Connect with Samir Azizi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi
X: https://x.com/adoublezi
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/SO6cJmVhFm8
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In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, host Samir Azizi sits down with Canadian stand-up comedian and viral creator Matthew Puzhitsky for a raw, hilarious, and thought-provoking conversation about comedy, culture, and the future of humanity in the age of AI. Matthew shares how he went from making short sketches online to selling out shows across Canada — all while defining what it means to be a modern Canadian comedian with Slavic roots. He talks about finding his audience, dealing with imposter syndrome, staying grounded through sudden fame, and how the new generation of comics is changing the game without relying on old Hollywood gatekeepers. The conversation dives deep into: 🎭 How social media changed the path for stand-up comedians 🇨🇦 The new wave of Canadian pride and cultural identity 🤖 How AI could reshape creativity, comedy, and human purpose 🥊 UFC vs Boxing – who’s the real king of combat sports? 💬 Growing up Slavic in Canada and turning that experience into comedy 😂 The strange world of internet fame — from fan love to hate DMs 🧠 Why success doesn’t always feel “real” and how he keeps perspective They also explore how humor helps us process big ideas — from history and politics to technology and the future of art itself. Follow Matthew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattpuzhitsky/ More from Matthew: https://www.mattpuzhitsky.com/ Connect with Samir Azizi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi X: https://x.com/adoublezi Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/SO6cJmVhFm8