Michael Balazo

Michael Balazo is a comedian and writer whose work has appeared on radio and television. He’s also the co-host of The Landlord And Tenant Podmess, the only podcast that has the guts to ask the question: can a landlord and tenant be buddies?

Latest from Michael Balazo

NATIONAL MANTHEM

5 'O Canada' hacks that keep the focus squarely on men

The unthinkable has finally happened. After months of debate and a Senate vote, the national anthem is now officially gender-neutral.
LITERATURE

6 Stephen Leacock quotes that still shock!

The first — and, in our opinion, most radical — Canadian yukmeister was comedic novelist/political scientist Stephen Leacock (1869-1944).
SURPRISED?

OP-ED: My Comwave ads are my true legacy by Tie Domi

Even though the public associates me with hockey, I’ve always seen things a little differently.
WOE "R" ME

OP-ED: What is to become of me, Geoffrey the Giraffe?

Shall I find a new occupation? I haven’t the skills!

Ouch! Drake disses Guelph in new track Yawnsville

It’s always exciting to hear your hometown mentioned in a song. But the people of Guelph, Ontario are decidedly unhappy with the way hip hop superstar Drake characterizes their city in his latest single, the unflattering Yawnsville.

Don Cherry suffers massive Coach's Corner wardrobe malfunction

Hockey fans got more Grapes than they bargained for during Saturday night’s Coach’s Corner broadcast when Don Cherry suffered a colossal wardrobe malfunction on live TV.

The 10 greatest moments in Super Bowl history

As a wise man once said, “Are you ready for some football?” We certainly hope so, because Super Bowl 50 is right around the corner.

10 classic band names that wouldn't be okay today

The recent controversy over Calgary band Viet Cong’s name has made music fans reflect on issues like cultural appropriation, racism, and political correctness. Unfortunately, Viet Cong is hardly the first band to choose an offensive name.

Kim Jong-un's desert island discs

Since taking control of North Korea in 2011, Kim Jong-un has quietly become one of the most famous dictators in the world. But after a long day of inspecting factories and advising generals, what does 33-year-old Kim listen to when he needs to unwind?

6 vacation ideas for a plummeting Loonie

With the loonie at a 12-year low and the Canadian economy in the doldrums, you probably think you can’t afford a sweet winter vacay. To that, we say: nonsense! Here are six killer getaway ideas that’ll give you some much-deserved R&R without breaking the bank. Bon voyage, compadre!