This week on #baaifkm we do a clip show! Sit down with us, your hosts, Corynne & Raine as we recount our most memorable moments, some amazing answers to the question "Is being an artist f**king killing you" and do one final check-in before the summer. We wouldn't be here without you pals, thank you to each and every listener, new and old, artist or…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with costumer, circus and pole performer and instructor Tahnee Reyes AKA Tatagabor. We talk about; wearing 1000 hats, finding circus and pole dance, and growing into someone more confident. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions …

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with dancer and creative Sadie Cahill. We talk about; finding hobbies that we're actively trying NOT to make a job, the lack of diverse bodies on stage in dance, and graduating in a pandemic. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Production…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with dancer, performer and choreographer Nicole Faull. We talk about; Alzheimer's & dementia, deciding to leave the dance world, imposter syndrome and always thinking about what was coming next. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Product…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with musicians Laila & Nick. We talk about; making music during the pandemic, living, working & performing together all at the same time and a lot of growing pains happening all at the same time! Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Produc…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with producer Samii We talk about; moving from in front to behind the camera, trying to figure out where you fit best and not worrying about where you're going to be in x-amount of years, but being excited about the journey. Real conversations. Real artists.By GALPAL Productions

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actress and playwright Susanna Fouriner. We talk about; receiving grants that only cover a third of your budget, becoming a theatre company overnight, the Trilogy and the pressure of creating something "good" after getting grant money. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions In…

This week on #baaifkm you sit down with actor, playwright, and screenwriter Andrea Scott. We talk about; working on a procedural for network TV, creating and maintaining boundaries and aspiring to create a career that supports your mental health and a balanced lifestyle. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Insta…

This week on #baaifkm you sit down with actor Hannah Emily Anderson. We talk about; aging and beauty in the entertainment industry, the dreaded "what's next?" question and debunking fame as success. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast wouldn't be …

This week on #baaifkm you sit down with comedian Tamara Shevon. We talk about; pay and work standards in comedy, the Oscars and expectations of safety at work, the pitfalls of being a public person and the pervasiveness of drugs and alcohol in the comedy world. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @gal…

This week on #baaifkm you sit down with US! YOUR HOSTS Corynne Bisson & Raine Kearns. We want to take this moment to extend a huge THANK YOU to each and every listener, old and new! We truly wouldn't be here without each and every one of you. We talk about; how and why the podcast got started, we ask each other what we've learned and what has surpr…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with musician and sonic artist Ansley Simpson. We talk about; the duality of taking up space as an indigenous artist, their journey to sobriety, and hitting the lowest lows in the bottom of burnout. Real conversations. Real artists.By GALPAL Productions

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with painter Cassie Bratton. We talk about; learning how to price yourself and that changing over time, being intuitive and not forcing yourself to create and setting boundaries. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcas…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with musician, actor & creative SIESKI We talk about; having the opportunity to work with #CanadasDragRace winner Priyanka, the surprisingly draining side of live streaming, moving home and returning to live performance. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprod…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with comedian, producer and TikTok'er Sam Sferrazza. We talk about; social media being gamified, doing comedy for three people, finding your timing on tiktok and exploring death plans. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This …

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor, singer-songwriter, playwright, and violinist Jewelle Blackman. We talk about; motherhood and your child being in another country, being on Broadway and finally feeling seen in New York vs Canada. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: G…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, photographer and all-around creative Kendra Epik. We talk about; feeling uncomfortable in our own bodies, feeling creatively free during the initial stages of the pandemic, and finding your voice in many avenues. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Pro…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with theatre-makers, performers and Artistic & Managing Directors of White Mills Theatre Co. Brandon White & Shannon Mills. We talk about; the beauty and complexity of creating site-specific work, consent in site-specific work, and how they have scaled their productions over the last five years. Real conversations.…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with visual artist, muralist Emily May Rose. We talk about; learning the medium of spray paint, the closing of Northern Contempory's physical space and artists leaving and creating better/newer scenes in other smaller cities. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpa…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor, performer and musician Landon Doak. We talk about; finding ourselves in art at a young age, addiction and mental health, art as a drug, needing order and structure and the Evangelical Church. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPA…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor, performer, and instructor Jacob MacInnis. We talk about; returning to the school where you got to your education to teach, the trauma that poor education inflicts, and finding ways to bring space and compassion to learning. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagr…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with dancer, choreographer and instructor Shakeil Rollock. We talk about; moving away from contemporary dance, falling in love with musicals and creating safe and open spaces for students to push boundaries while learning. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalpr…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with muralist, graffiti, and installation artist Kizmet Gabriel. We talked about; moving from mural to installation art, his start as a graffiti artist, and wanting to create lifelong memorable experiences for others. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods F…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with painter Courtney Senior. We talk about; finding what works for you, #ArtandFoundDay, the haters, and mastering the business of being an artist. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast wouldn't be possible without…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with visual artist Olivia Di Gregorio. We talk about; ageism in art funding, the relationship between younger artists and mentors, and romanticism in visual arts. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast wouldn't be po…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with musician and confidence coach Megan Hamilton. We talk about; motherhood and coming back to music, a scarcity mentality, and believing in magic, from Santa to yourself. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast woul…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with jazz dance educator and academic Joanne Baker. We talk about; being with DJD for 30 years and how her role has changed, teaching in a university, and the misunderstanding of what jazz dance is. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Pro…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with burlesque performer, scholar, and creator Forca. We talk about; dealing with grief and grappling with what we really want, accepting that social media is a lie and manipulative, and making time for relationships outside of work and the industry. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Prod…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with photographer Vonny Lorde. We talk about; working with big brands vs working on passion projects, being your own biggest critic, and planning for the future. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast wouldn't be pos…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with LA based actor Peter Arndt. We talk about; moving home and then across the country during the pandemic, starting over and finding calmness in LA and making music. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast wouldn't …

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor, musician, and educator Richard Lam. We talk about; toxic patterns of big arts institutions, moments that not only change our artistic practice but our lives, and turning 30 and caring less. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL …

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with composer, producer, and sound artist Lisa Conway. We talk about; navigating burnout, potentially being a workaholic, change in style, hobbies, and trying to find a work/life balance. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions Th…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with director Donna Croce. We talk about; career-ending injuries, going after exactly what you want, women in TV & Film unlearning past expectations, and setting new standards and boundaries. Real conversations. Real artists. This is our first episode of season five pals! We're so so so excited to be back! We've go…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor Devon Hauth. We talk about; leaving Toronto for Vancouver, wearing 100 hats, and coming to terms with big career changes. AND part two of the show is our season finale clip show! Hear all three of us recap the season and talk about our most impactful moments. Real conversations. Real artists. This is our…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with photographer Felice Trinidad. We talk about; being the Hanna Montanna of Toronto photography, creating comfortable shooting environments, and documentary photography. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast would…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with the folks behind the arts education movement, Curtain Up, Germaine Konji & Benjamin Page. We talk about; the ways that arts education upholds white supremacy, how oppression holds back the education of everyone and what quality education could look like. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GA…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with musician Lauren Mayer. We talk about; finding your way through the boys club that is the music scene, having your voice recognized as an instrument, and learning to set boundaries. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with NYC-based dancers and fellow podcast hosts Melanie Greene & J. Bouey of the Dance Union Podcast. We talk about; what a dance union could actually look like, building community and toppling oppressive systems that hold everyone back. This is our first (and hopefully not last) crossover episode! Listen to part 2…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with painter Shanna Van Maurik. We talk about; finding and loving your audience, the working your way up that isn't seen, and art being intuitive. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast wouldn't be possible without t…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with artistic entrepreneur and founder of Army of Sass Carla Catherwood. We talk about; when to let go and move on, finding inspiration and turning it into innovation and being competitive with yourself. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPA…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with Calgary based dance artist Sabrina "Naz" Comanescu. We talk about; dance company life during a pandemic, Soca and Dance hall and plans for the future. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast wouldn't be possible …

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with Associate Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre and playwright Luke Reece. We talk about; slam poetry as a means of storytelling, working full time in the arts, and creating space and opportunities for other creatives. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpa…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor and writer Michaela Boutros-Ghali. We talk about; creating your own unique career path, writing and TikTok, and striving to create content that makes YOU happy. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast would…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with producer, actor, director Alessandro Costantini. We talk about; Yes theatre, the importance of bringing theatre to rural communities, citizen theatre, and Dear Evan Hanson. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with photographer, dancer, and ER nurse Hernani Sagra. We talk about Canada's unpreparedness in relation to the pandemic, lockdowns, vaccines, and opening safely. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast wouldn't be po…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with artist Aysha Natsheh aka @ayshadrawsthings. We talk about; self-labeling and defining yourself, following your gut, and therapy and art. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast wouldn't be possible without the su…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with dance artist Christahh Ahh. We talk about; Dance YYC, the complacent rut artistic communities can get into, and our university experiences. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This podcast wouldn't be possible without the…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with photographer and dancer Aidan Tooth. We talk about; falling in and out of love with your passion, feeling guilty for choosing something new, and working through a global pandemic. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprods Facebook: GALPAL Productions This …

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with visual artist Katia Engell. We talk about; the gap that art can bridge between people of differing abilities, art and dementia, barriers in care, and relationality. Real conversations. Real artists. ALSO - reference links to the info from Laura here Find and Follow us: GALPAL Productions Instagram: @galpalprod…

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with Associate Producer Clarissa Manning. We talk about; the lack of diversity behind the scenes in tv & film, the systematic sexual harassment problems, the turning point of the #metoo movement, and how covid-19 has set back the needed changes in tv & film. Real conversations. Real artists. Find and Follow us: GAL…