Nose-to-Tail, Slice-by-Slice: Calgary’s Culinary Power Duo — Connie DeSousa & John Jackson

From back-alley burgers to national food shows, Connie DeSousa and John Jackson have shaped Calgary’s culinary identity—one bold, thoughtful, and often smoky concept at a time. On this episode of The Deets with Duddy, the powerhouse chef duo joins Jeff in studio to talk about:Building a restaurant empire from CHARCUT to CHIXLaunching Connie & John’s Pizza during the pandemicAdvocating for mental health in the kitchenHow NYC and San Francisco redefined their food philosophyMentoring the next generation of Calgary chefsWhy they’ll never take prime rib off the menuAnd yes… counting out 100 pepperonis per piePlus: kitchen confessions, lava cake disasters, and their unexpected soft spot for melon ballers.About The Show:The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s Late Night Show—a podcast and video series hosted by Jeff Dudder, dedicated to celebrating the voices shaping the heart of Calgary. Designed in the spirit of a classic late-night talk show, The Deets combines real conversations, big laughs, and thoughtful insights with a homegrown twist that’s unmistakably YYC.Every week, Jeff sits down with a new guest—from Calgary entrepreneurs, artists, and musicians to athletes, influencers, doctors, city builders, politicians, and nonprofit leaders. Together, they dive into authentic stories about building a career, making an impact, navigating setbacks, and growing in one of Canada’s most dynamic cities.Whether you live in Calgary, love the YYC creative scene, or just want meaningful conversations with people doing cool sh*t—this is your show.📲 Follow The Deets:Instagram → @thedeetswithduddy🎧 Listen On:YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio and more🍴 Follow Connie & John:@connieandjohnspizza@connieandjohnshow@CHARCUT@charbar_ycc@chixeggshop@alleyburger