This week I am hanging out with Beatlalipos aka Elie Nakhle Elie is a Lebanese Producer, Rapper and sound Engineer who lives in Montreal. We talk about Lebanese food, politics and what brought Elie to Canada. Is God an imaginary friend? A near death experience and his newest project released July 1st 2024 called 808 Dabke infusing modern sounds wit…

This week I am hanging out with Jay Sparrow Jay is a singer/songwriter based in Alberta, Canada. Jay is a career musician having played in ‘Murder City Sparrows’ and taken his solo act to great heights he is now releasing his 8th studio album ‘Hard Eight.’ He’s also the owner of Sea Change Brewery. We talk about drive-by shootings and talking to ga…

This week I am hanging out with Bilal Nasser Bilal is a Windsor, ON based musician who takes a foundation of classical guitar, elements of shoegaze, post-punk and drone and distills them into a cascade of brilliant and emotive sound. He is also a music teacher, fellow podcaster and he opened the loft he shares with his partner Kamryn to us when the…

This week I am hanging out with Simon Head Simon is a Simon is a Canadian musician, documentarian, tour manager and dad. Simon found Social Animals because he just finished a documentary called ‘Subversives: History of Lowest of the Low’ who’s lead singer, Stephen Stanley was a recent guest and features other Social Animals like Alan Cross and moth…

Today I’m hanging out with Tez Ilyas. Tez is a UK based comedian, actor, writer and author who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Live at The Apollo, and co-starred on the Netflix Series Man Like Mobeen You can follow [GUEST] here: Web: https://tezilyas.com/ IG: @tezilyas Twitter (X): @tezilyas Subscribe to automatically get Tez’s epis…

This week I am hanging out with Katelynne Roland They are an author and have generously spent some of their time to talk to me about being gifted live animals, getting dumped in a mall and Denmark. You can follow Katelynne Roland here: Web: https://katelynneroland.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/katelynnerolandwrites/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.…

This week I am hanging out with Stephen Stanley Today I’m hanging out with Stephen Stanley. Stephen is a musician who helped found the Canadian Alternative Rock Pioneers Lowest of the Low and pilot them through the Indie Boom of the 90s. And now he’s doing it all again with his solo project The Stephen Stanley Band. We talk about growing up in Toro…

This week I am hanging out with Tracy Hamilton We talk about overcoming social anxiety, her retired Pomeranian Evie and meeting the love of your life in a plague. We also discuss books and a new approach to setting boundaries. You can follow Tracy here: https://www.instagram.com/hamiltrace/ https://www.tracyhamilton.net/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ham…

This week is a continuation of my conversation with Zane Banyan Zane is a vocalist and model and has generously spent some of her time to talk to me about cat homies, losing a friend and ADHD. https://www.instagram.com/xozane/ https://www.instagram.com/genx90srock/ https://www.goodenoughlivekaraoke.com/ Subscribe to automatically get Zane’s episode…

This week I am hanging out with Zane Banyan Zane is a vocalist and model and has generously spent some of her time to talk to me about cottage weekends, epic musical journeys and books You can follow Zane Banyan here: https://www.instagram.com/xozane/ https://www.instagram.com/genx90srock/ https://www.goodenoughlivekaraoke.com/ Subscribe to automat…

This week I am hanging out with Dylan Hennessy Dylan is a multi-instrumentalist and busker and has generously spent some of his time to talk to me about Reappearing friends, nostalgic bachelor parties and making friends with people who kick you. You can follow Dylan Hennessy here: https://www.dylanhennessymusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dylanh…

Ken Tizzard is back! Ken is a musician, songwriter and producer, playing bass in the acclaimed Canadian rock bands The Watchmen, Thornley and Ron Hynes. Ken is now the raconteur behind Music for Goats, playing rich & soulful folk-rock. In this episode Ken tells stories about his late friend Steve Dagg. Steve is an accomplished jazz percussionist, f…

This week I am hanging out with Dave Merheje Dave is a Comedian, Actor and Writer. He is a co-star on the Golden Globe Winning Series, Ramy (Hulu), he has two specials “I Love You Habibi” on Crave, “Good Friend, Bad Grammar” on Youtube. We talk about travelling to the Middle East, kindness and how far to go when you’re playing rec soccer. You can f…

This week I am hanging out with Chloe Brown Chloe is a community organizer, low-key saxophonist and candidate for City of Toronto Mayor in the June 26th, 2023 Mayoral By-election. Chloe has generously shared their time to talk to me about her friends, her drive and her platform. You can follow Chloe Brown here: https://chloebrown.ca/ https://www.in…

This week I am hanging out with Jad Sleiman They are a comedian, journalist, writer, US marine and cat dad. We talk about being arab in the US Armed forces, BBQs and why his loveable furry roommate has no name. Jad’s brand of dark comedy has him discussing heavy issues from a unique perspective with a tongue firmly planted in his cheek, that is aft…

This week I am hanging out with Ryan Shuvera of the band Older Siblings, based in London, ON Ryan is the lead singer and birthright/namesake of his band Older Siblings which he is a part of along with his younger sibling Kait We talk about Public Parks, travelling to meet your pals, and why simple gestures are the most meaningful. You can follow Ol…

This week I am hanging out with Jake Touzel Jake is the lead singer of the Vancouver-based hard rock mastadons called Sleepcircle.Jake and I coordinated time zones and chatted about siblings vs single children, the quiet chaos in the company of cats and rolling 200 joints and Jake shares a favourite book. 'The Knife Awaits' slated for February 17th…

This week I am hanging out with Jillian Clair! Jill is the Lead singer for the post-hardcore band MVLLCRIMES from London, ON. We talk about pulling children’s hair, getting super high at a festival and long-distance friendships! You can follow Jill Clair here: https://www.instagram.com/mvllcrimes/ https://mvllcrimes.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spoti…

This week I am hanging out with Sean Sroka aka Ten Kills the Pack. Sean is a singer-songwriter and soul behind the indie-folk outfit ‘Ten Kills the Pack.” Sean tells some great stories about the good ol’ days in Toronto, travelling to the East Coast and spending 7 years on a song that is featured on his newest EP “Thank you for trying: Act 1” which…

This week I am hanging out with Amber Morley Amber is a life-long public servant with a passion for her community and the City of Toronto. Amber is currently running for Councillor of Ward 3 of Etobicoke-Lakeshore and hopes to bring a more community minded approach to our corner of Toronto. You can follow Amber Morley here: https://ambermorley.com/…

This week I am hanging out with Thomas R. Brooks, PhD Dr. Thomas Brooks specializes in relationships. He has authored many publications and was kind enough to share his opinion on the phenomenon that is imaginary friendship. This episode features clips from previous episodes, definitions, discussion, and light-hearted inquest into imaginary friends…

This week I am hanging out with Chris Cresswell Chris Cresswell is a punk rock legend from Richmond Hill, ON. We talk about growing up in suburbia, huge meals in foreign places and jean jackets for teddy bears. You can follow The Flatliners here: https://www.theflatliners.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theflatliners https://twitter.com/theflatliners…

This week I am hanging out with Gauri Paighan Gauri is a musician, songwriter and traveller. Living by her own rules and forging her own path ahead with a little help from her friends, Gauri is a promising raconteur with surprising clarity. You can follow Gauri Paighan here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=naukden Instagram -…

This week I am hanging out with Christina Flach Today I’m hanging out with Celebrity Hair & Makeup artist and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup, Christina Flach. Christina is an accomplished artist with a client list that includes The Gap, Giorgio Armani and The Food Network and celebrities like Hilary Swank, Melissa McArthy, Tyler Florence and Lars Ulrich…

This week I am hanging out with Frans De Waal Frans De Waal is a leading primatologist studying chimpanzees and bonobos. Frans has a library of accolade’s including having been named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. Frans is the C. H. Candler Professor in Emory University’s Psychology Department and director of the Living Links C…

This week I am hanging out with Mountain Head Mountain Head is a band made up of the brothers Ben and Kyle Hannah from Georgetown, Ontario. They have had success saving animals, making pizza and taking trips on mind-expanding psychedelics which has all lead to making incredible music. We talk about getting a text from Wu-Tangs Rizza after a long ni…

This week I am hanging out with Farheen Alim Farheen is a high school teacher in Toronto, ON and she is running as the Ontario NDP Candidate for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. We talk about cottage getaways, camping and kayaking on the Humber River with friends, a friendship that started with a car accident and what Farheen has in mind for her prospective co…

This week I am hanging out with Greg Sowell Greg is a networking consultant from College Station, Texas. Greg is also a story-collector and hosts his own podcast called “Why Am I…?” We talk about the show, he tells an incredibly heartfelt tale about a powerful friend and tells the story about the ex-con he met through the golden age of floppy disks…

This week I am hanging out with James Crowley James Crowley is a writer, stand-up comedian and podcaster based in New York City. He is a fountain of musical knowledge who has carved out some time to talk about mixing friend groups, breaking up with a friend and how to write Twitter Bios for your favourite bands. You can follow James Crowley here: W…

This week I am hanging out with Skye Wallace Skye is a musician, singer-songwriter based in Toronto, ON. We talk about touring with Crown Lands, hand-made dinosaurs and fizzy, chilled nectar like substance that you can only truly enjoy with a close and cherished connection. You can follow Skye Wallace here: Instagram: @skyewallacemusic // https://w…

This week I am hanging out with Kane Wilkinson, the Ottawa born Toronto-based creator behind ‘Dusty Organ,’ a music blog that provides a critical artery for music lovers from all over North America and abroad to connect with new music. Kane is a music blogger, photographer, content creator, foodie and bar rail aficionado. We talk about wild car jou…

This week I am hanging out with Gavin Crawford Gavin is an award-winning Canadian comedian. He is a seasoned stand-up comic, he toured with the Second City, spent 8 years on This Hour has 22 Minutes and has been making people cry with laughter for decades. We talk about growing up Mormon, 9/11 and how to walk cats. You can follow Gavin Crawford her…

This week I am still hanging out with Evan Mackinnon This is part two. We are going to here about Evans adventures with Lars Fredrickson and Matt Freeman of Rancid. We talk about our mutual appreciation of wrestling, Indian food and the Gun Brothers. You can follow Evan Mackinnon here: IG: @evanmtattoos // https://www.instagram.com/evanmtattoos/?hl…

This week I am hanging out with Evan Mackinnon Evan is a seasoned Tattooist, guitar player & vocalist for the punk band Skullians and is a recovering addict. Evan gave me my first tattoo and we grew up in the same part of town. This is a two-parter so get comfortable. You can follow Evan Mackinnon here: IG: @evanmtattoos // https://www.instagram.co…

This week I am hanging out with Erin Davis Erin is an author, radio broadcaster and trailblazer. We talk about her book ‘Mourning Has Broken” about the sudden loss of her daughter Lauren, her career as a legendary Toronto Morning Show on CHFI and what moving across Canada is like. You can follow Erin Davis here: https://www.erindavis.com/category/e…

This week I am hanging out with Joe McLeod Joe is a Toronto based musician originally from Keswick, ON. His new album “Cloud Berries in Alaska” was released January 28th. Written between a fledging relationship and the passing of Joe’s father the album is truly an immersive emotional experience. We talk about driving too far in my dads a leased Toy…

This week I am hanging out with Guled Abdi & Franco Nguyen Franco & Guled are the other half of the comedy troupe Tallboyz II Men and stars of the CBC sketch comedy show Tallboyz You can follow Guled Abdi & Franco Nguyen here: IG: @vancebanzo IG/Twitter: @tallboyzisashow IG/Twitter: @TallBoyzIIMen Web: https://www.cbc.ca/tallboyz/ Subscribe to auto…

This week I am hanging out with Tim Blair and Vance Banzo Tim & Vance are one half of the comedy troupe Tallboyz II Men and stars of the CBC sketch comedy show Tallboyz We talk about imaginary friends that have a terrifying commonality, surviving on a strict diet of hot dogs and why you shouldn’t go away to camp if you love your pet. You can follow…

This week I am hanging out with Ross Miller Ross is a seasoned touring and session musician and has played for acts such as The Dirty Nil, Single Mothers, and Wanda Jackson among more. After hearing his handy work on The Dirty Nil album F*** Art I knew I had to chat with him. We talk about building a community, Oprah and Gayle and playing in the gr…

This week I am hanging out with Miranda Hassell Miranda is the enigmatic host of a podcast called “The Big D” and yes, it is exactly what you think it’s about, divorce. Miranda is a communications professional by day and a thoughtful, charismatic and badass podcaster by night producing a unique show that offers a safe space for the recently divorce…

This week I am hanging out with Ace Piva Ace is an addictions and management counselor and the Executive Director of ‘Over the Bridge’ a non-profit organization that is changing how the music industry faces addiction and mental health. Ace is a self-professed professional short-term relationship person and talks about the duality of an exciting lif…

This week I am hanging out with Tanya Candler Tanya is a fellow BASSist and the OG bass player for the metal band Kittie! She shares stories about Disneyworld, Eating on the Danforth and the dark side of dentistry. You can follow Tanya Candler here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TanyaCandlerchannel TikTok: @21stcenturyrockermom IG: @21stcentur…

This week I am hanging out with Sean Ward The Sean Ward Show is a sensational YouTube channel that hits all the right spots in Sean’s bespoke world of fanfiction, parody and original content. We talk about his lifelong animals friend Lemon the real life cartoon dog, a massive fallout in the midst of his daughters arrival and watching your friends s…

This week I am hanging out with Nicole Hajjar Nicole has crafted hot water bottle cozies to ice packs, to wallets and organizers to candles and keepsakes. She sews, mends and maintains all of our textiles. She is a self-taught and driven excel and web-building wizard and is currently working towards a bookkeeping certificate where she creates vast …

This week I am hanging out with James Clark James is a singer/songwriter, cartoonist and power pop sensation that has graced the stages of the Toronto music scene for decades. We talk about growing up in Etobicoke, blowing your money on records and a car on fire. This was Social Animals first in-person interview at You can follow James Clark here: …

This week I am hanging out with Morgan Lever Morgan is an actor, musician, model and the creative mind behind ALMOST, a band, a show and an attitude. We talk about Italy, Arizona, NYC, a couple special kitties and punching nazis. You can follow Morgan Lever here: WEB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3885340/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 ALMOST: https://open.spotify…

This week I am hanging out with Dawson Gamble Dawson is a young, talented, and promising musician and singer/songwriter. Despite his young age he gives insightful responses to questions about the loss of friends, skateboarding and an 11-year old birthday party at a Reptile zoo. You can follow Dawson Gamble here: Website: https://www.dawsongamble.co…

This week I am hanging out with Sameer Cash Sameer is a musician, sound man and storyteller. He’s entered the Social Animals den to talk about being born and bred in the Toronto music scene, a cat called Ti, Raccoons and what to do at the gas station. You can follow Sameer Cash here: Web: http://sameercash.com/ IG: @sameercash Spotify: https://open…

This week I am hanging out with Meredith Geddes from Edge 102’s Afternoon Show Meredith is one half of Edge 102’s afternoon team and talks to me about establishing friendships again and again and again, when friends come to the rescue and the downside of travelling with someone you haven’t known for that long. You can follow Meredith here: http://w…

This week I am hanging out with KIRTY Kirty is a multi-instrumentalist, a soloist and 1/6th of the Canadian band Fast Romantics. She has generously spent some of her time to talk to me about growing up on a hobby farm in Orillia, ON, travelling the world with your friends and how to reach out to friends during a pandemic in a creative way. You can …