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

In this Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi chats with Husnain — a core member of Toronto DAO and founder of a stealth startup.

We caught up at Solana Startup Village in Toronto, hosted by Superteam, to talk about building in Web3, leadership, and what makes Toronto DAO events stand out in Canada’s crypto scene.

In this conversation, Husnain shares: • His experience building a stealth startup focused on Web3 infrastructure. • The challenges of managing and motivating teams as a founder. • Why he prefers a leadership style based on intrinsic motivation over authoritarian management. • His role in Toronto DAO’s decentralized AI & data event and how interactive presentations made a bigger impact. • What makes Toronto DAO unique — from consistency in events and spaces to building a real community in the GTA.

If you’re curious about startup leadership, Web3 community building, and Toronto’s growing crypto ecosystem, this interview is for you.

📍 Recorded at Solana Startup Village, Toronto — shoutout to Superteam for the amazing space!

🔗 Connect with Husnain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/husnainpolo/

Connect with Samir Azizi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi X: https://x.com/adoublezi Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/flBjImCCCiE

In this episode of the Azizi Podcast, Samir Azizi sits down with Semo (@semosolciety), the co-founder of Solciety — a metaverse and social layer being built on Solana.

Based in Montreal, Semo is on a mission to create Solana’s “town square” — a unified, social-first metaverse where communities, dApps, and users come together in one seamless experience. Think Roblox meets Web3, but fully integrated with Solana, Discord, and Telegram.

We dive into: • The vision behind Solciety and why Solana is the perfect foundation. • How Semo went from building a creative agency to developing in Web3. • Why community building is key for onboarding new users into crypto. • The role of Superteam in connecting founders, devs, and builders. • Partnerships and use cases, from DeFi integrations to on-chain audiobooks. • What’s next for Solciety as it expands its interoperable world across Solana’s ecosystem.

If you’re interested in Solana, metaverse building, NFTs, dApps, or Web3 community growth, this episode is packed with insights on the future of social interaction in crypto.

🔗 Follow Semo on X: https://x.com/semosolciety 🌐 Explore Solciety: https://solciety.ca/

Connect with Samir Azizi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirazizi X: https://x.com/adoublezi Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8CrzC4uPkxs?si=w9wo0730bS1QzQvA