This 200th episode of brioux.tv: the podcast features a SCTV original who remains one of my favourite people to interview — Dave Thomas. On this, our third podcast conversation, Thomas talks about his recent trip to Kyiv, a city where drone strikes and missile attacks from Russia have created a living hell for Ukrainians at war.
Thomas talks all about his decision to fly to Ukraine and answer a friend’s call to help raise awareness and money for the cause. He was accompanied by a small film crew and ventured into territories claimed by Russia on one of many missions being conducted to rescue children and the elderly back from enemy hands.
Thomas even found time to check out a Ukrainian comedy club. There were no photos of Yakov Smirnoff on the wall. Thomas is planning a documentary about his 10-day, firsthand account.
This is about as far removed as you can get from Thomas’ old days spoofing Russian television on SCTV‘s hilarious “CCCP1” episode. Thomas’s goal is to help raise donations for Ukrainians under fire. Money goes to provide medical aid, training and vehicles for defence. Give now and qualify for a charitable tax receipt. Donate to the Ukrainian Freedom Fund at ukrfreedomfund.org.
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