EP.143 - Jeff D'Silva - "You Have Skin In The Game"

This one made me laugh, pause, and think.I get to sit down and really get to know Calgary comedian and Planet Jerf host Jeff D'Silva—the stories behind his humor, how he sees the world, and the experiences that shaped him. We talk about biracial parenting, Calgary mall culture, and what it was like growing up Pakistani-Canadian in the 80s.I first came across Jeff after hearing his viral South Centre Mall song—the one calling out how white Calgarians “go there to get away from us POC.” It’s funny, sharp, and uncomfortable in the best way. And I knew I had to talk to him.We get into the identity tightrope of being between worlds, what it’s like getting racism from both brown and white folks, and how raising empathetic kids might just be the biggest act of resistance and love.Listen for:The South Centre Mall song that started it allReal talk on biracial parenting and identityHow comedy can challenge and connect usThis one’s for anyone who’s ever questioned where they fit—and learned to find belonging on their own terms.Instagram: jeffdsilvaSupport the showIf you like what you hear please click on "subscribe" or "follow" -  It's free and you will get notified when the newest episodes are posted!  Check us out on Instagram, X, and YouTube @mfupodcast. Give feedback, middle finger recommendations as well as random thoughts to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.