Noah Debow practices silly comedy shaped by Bob Newhart’s deadpan timing, Nick Borsellino’s meticulous craft, and Harris Wittels’ absurdist sensibility, though his current favourite performers occupy Congress. Onstage, he leans into an unassuming presence that lets strange ideas land with surprising clarity, often stretching a premise just past its breaking point before snapping it back with a clean, unexpected tag. His material toggles between playful and quietly biting, finding humour in the mundane while occasionally veering into the surreal, all delivered with a confidence that makes even the most ridiculous turns feel oddly grounded.
How would you describe your comedy style?
Silly.
Who are some of your influences?
Bob Newhart, Nick Borsellino, and Harris Wittels
Who was your favourite comedian growing up?
Paul F. Tompkins
Who is your favourite comedian now?
Anyone in Congress *eye roll emoji*
What is your pre-show ritual?
Stand in a dark corner and panic
What is your favourite place you have performed? Why?
Goodtimes Comedy Club in Lethbridge. It’s where I started, and they give me free coffee
What is your favourite bit you have written and why were you proud of it?
“Lickety-split describes both how fast AND my technique when eating a banana split.”
I like this because I truly believe every joke should be about ice cream.
What is your favourite medium for listening or finding new comics/comedians?
Going to shows!
Tell us a joke about your city.
If you want a joke about Lethbridge, just look at anyone in local government *eye roll emoji*
Do you have anything to promote right now?
Snake Eyes Comedy Show. I host Snake Eyes with Cole Howg, Steele Prefontaine, Griffin Evans & Nico Hurtado. The shows once a month at the Owl, downtown Lethbridge.
Where can we follow you?
PAY IT FORWARD: Who is another local comic/comedian we should know about?
Meagan Windle! shes the best, comic and person.
