What’s it really like to host a hit food show, tour with Just For Laughs, and leave your stable job to chase comedy full-time? 🎤🍕 In this episode of You’ll Never Make It, hosts Joseph and Ross welcome Canadian comedian and television host John Catucci. Known for You Gotta Eat Here! and Big Food Bucket List, John takes us back to his early days in comedy as one half of The Doo Wops and shares how his Italian heritage, comedy roots, and love for food collided to shape his unique career. From stages in Montreal to small-town diners across Canada, John's journey is inspiring.

John opens up about leaving a stable job at Citytv to pursue comedy full-time and touring with Just For Laughs. He also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at filming food shows — from tight travel schedules and long shooting days to the joy (and stress) of working with passionate restaurant owners. His story is good insight into the real hustle of being a working entertainer in Canada.

The conversation also dives into the impact of the pandemic on the entertainment and restaurant industries, the importance of arts education, and the evolving Canadian media landscape. John reflects on the meaning of “making it,” and why empathy, music, and laughter have always been at the heart of his work. Whether you’re a comedy nerd, food lover, or aspiring creative, this episode is full of honesty, nostalgia, and inspiration.

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