Best Peter Podgursky Podcasts (2024)

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NPRmageddon Special Report: Holiday Magic 21:59

8M ago21:59

21:59

It's a ho-ho-horrific holiday crisis when a supernatural turf war between two warring wizards spills out onto the mean streets of LA. Bryan and the news crew intercede on behalf of everything that is good, but can even Hero-Journalists win the day? This Special Report is gonna sleigh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 106: Being an Artist in the Modern Day ft. Courtney Wolfe 45:02

1y ago45:02

45:02

KW Singer/Songwriter Courtney Wolfe has been slamming down singles on Spotify that are so consistently awesome, that the slam alone would steal all your pogs. However, unlike when pogs were a thing, how an artist has to do it is completely different. Todd was curious to go back to that conversation, as well as deep dive into Courtney's awesome song…

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Episode 10 - The Presidential Debate 40:36

1y ago40:36

40:36

The future of Lost Angeles is at stake when presidential hopefuls gather together to tackle the pressing issues of the day – all while AMOS the satellite menacingly hovers above to ensure a fair and impartial process. It’s going to be fiery, so don’t stay home for this one! Actually, do stay home for this one – traffic is going to be awful with all…

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Trailer: Episode 10 - The Presidential Debate 3:06

1y ago3:06

3:06

The future of Lost Angeles is at stake when presidential hopefuls gather together to tackle the pressing issues of the day – all while AMOS the satellite menacingly hovers above to ensure a fair and impartial process. It’s going to be fiery, so don’t stay home for this one! Actually, do stay home for this one – traffic is going to be awful with all…

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Episode 9 - Mouse Blood Is Thicker Than Wine 42:20

1y ago42:20

42:20

The nation’s legion of ear mice mysteriously blows up, leading to a lot of aching hearts and messy walls. And former NPRmageddon host Tommy L returns to the show to field a few calls, old school-style. Tommy L’s tar wine promises to be as thick as the traffic during rush hour on a holiday weekend. Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and follow u…

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Trailer: Episode 9 - Mouse Blood Is Thicker Than Wine 2:39

1+ y ago2:39

2:39

The nation’s legion of ear mice mysteriously blows up, leading to a lot of aching hearts and messy walls. And former NPRmageddon host Tommy L returns to the show to field a few calls, old school-style. Tommy L’s tar wine promises to be as thick as the traffic during rush hour on a holiday weekend. Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and follow u…

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Episode 8 - Fall of Skullgore 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

40:35

Jubilation in the streets as Skullgore’s absence prompts a changing of the guard. Anti-Skullgore separatist Guitarro gleefully tears down statues of the deposed president but gets more than he bargained for. And maybe a new regime means a new approach to reducing traffic congestion? We can always hope. Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and fol…

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Trailer: Episode 8 - Fall of Skullgore 2:53

1+ y ago2:53

2:53

Jubilation in the streets as Skullgore’s absence prompts a changing of the guard. Anti-Skullgore separatist Guitarro gleefully tears down statues of the deposed president but gets more than he bargained for. And maybe a new regime means a new approach to reducing traffic congestion? We can always hope. Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and fol…

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Episode 7 - Probably the Meanest Episode 44:10

1+ y ago44:10

44:10

Blood Pope Hildr ascends to the papacy, ushering in a brave new era of religious conformity. And the Super Scientists have done it again, developing a terrifying hybrid creature that will please both cat lovers and dog lovers. Another thing cat people and dog people can agree on? Traffic is bad! Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and follow us …

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Trailer: Episode 7 - Probably the Meanest Episode 2:46

1+ y ago2:46

2:46

Blood Pope Hildr ascends to the papacy, ushering in a brave new era of religious conformity. And the Super Scientists have done it again, developing a terrifying hybrid creature that will please both cat lovers and dog lovers. Another thing cat people and dog people can agree on? Traffic is bad! Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and follow us …

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Episode 6 - Gone Stiff Pontiff 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

39:32

The Blood Pope dies, leaving a holy-shaped hole in the Lost Angeles landscape. Meanwhile, President Skullgore commences a manhunt for Hart Fisher, who is slippery as all get-out. Plus, a pulsating brain menaces a local neighborhood. How will that possibly affect traffic? Find out. Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and follow us on Twitter @NPR…

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Trailer: Episode 6 - Gone Stiff Pontiff 3:00

1+ y ago3:00

3:00

The Blood Pope dies, leaving a holy-shaped hole in the Lost Angeles landscape. Meanwhile, President Skullgore commences a manhunt for Hart Fisher, who is slippery as all get-out. Plus, a pulsating brain menaces a local neighborhood. How will that possibly affect traffic? Find out. Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and follow us on Twitter @NPR…

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Episode 5: Cut Off Your Head with a Chainsaw 37:08

1+ y ago37:08

37:08

Completely unfounded fake news hoax misinformation about the Ear Mouse – instigated by radical terrorist Hart Fisher – prompts President Skullgore to protect the lovable critter from those who would do it harm. Speaking of doing harm, a toxic Sludge (Slurry?) Monster wreaks havoc in Franklin Village. Better take a traffic detour if you’re headed in…

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Trailer: Episode 5 - Cut Off Your Head with a Chainsaw 2:59

1+ y ago2:59

2:59

Completely unfounded fake news hoax misinformation about the Ear Mouse – instigated by radical terrorist Hart Fisher – prompts President Skullgore to protect the lovable critter from those who would do it harm. Speaking of doing harm, a toxic Sludge (Slurry?) Monster wreaks havoc in Franklin Village. Better take a traffic detour if you’re headed in…

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Episode 4: Let Me Bend Your Ear Mouse 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

40:13

A cryptozoological curiosity – the Ear Mouse – pitter-patters its way into every home in Lost Angeles. Cause for concern? Nah. A greater cause for concern is the annual Gang Career Fair, where it’s job or get jobbed. Traffic’s going to be a real mess. Take surface streets. Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and follow us on Twitter @NPRmageddon…

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Trailer: Episode 4 - Let Me Bend Your Ear Mouse 2:50

1+ y ago2:50

2:50

A cryptozoological curiosity – the Ear Mouse – pitter-patters its way into every home in Lost Angeles. Cause for concern? Nah. A greater cause for concern is the annual Gang Career Fair, where it’s job or get jobbed. Traffic’s going to be a real mess. Take surface streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 105: NPRmageddon ft. Brian Keithley, Peter Podgursky & LeJon 1:14:01

1+ y ago1:14:01

1:14:01

It's the end of the world and it's FUNNY! The creative team (Brian Keithley & Peter Podgursky) NPRmageddon, stop by with actor LeJon ('President Skullgore') to chat with Todd about NPRmageddon (What this scripted podcast is all about? What inspired it? How close are we to the apocalypse - let alone - a post-apocalypse!?), to list everything they kn…

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Episode 3: Sea Monster Mash 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

36:59

Lost Angeles is obligated to celebrate President Skullgore’s birthday upon pain of death! But the fascist-forced fun is interrupted by the appearance of giant sea monsters off the coast. When it comes to breaking news, M-O-N-S-T-E-R spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E! And remember what T-R-A-F-F-I-C spells. Traffic. It spells traffic. Visit our shop at NPRmagedd…

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Trailer: Episode 3 - Sea Monster Mash 2:55

1+ y ago2:55

2:55

Lost Angeles is obligated to celebrate President Skullgore’s birthday upon pain of death! But the fascist-forced fun is interrupted by the appearance of giant sea monsters off the coast. When it comes to breaking news, M-O-N-S-T-E-R spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E! And remember what T-R-A-F-F-I-C spells. Traffic. It spells traffic. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Ep 104: Sometimes It's a Low-Energy Episode ft. Paige Warner 1:12:19

1+ y ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Disclaimer: It's the same energy podcast, right!? Todd & Katy were both having a tired day, but not when Ontario Singer/Songwriter and returning guest Paige Warner was on(!) to catch up and chat about her new single "Lose Lose". You'll even get a LIVE PERFORMANCE of that number! Other than that, Katy moved mountains to keep the show on the rails an…

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Episode 2: Beta Orbiter 39:14

1+ y ago39:14

39:14

President Skullgore makes it illegal to read, prompting much consternation and making this very summary naughty and super hot. Meanwhile, an orbiting sentient satellite named AMOS calls into the show and reveals itself to be hero-host Bryan’s biggest fan. And the latest traffic report. Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and follow us on Twitter…

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Trailer: Episode 2 - Beta Orbiter 2:58

1+ y ago2:58

2:58

President Skullgore makes it illegal to read, prompting much consternation and making this very summary naughty and super hot. Meanwhile, an orbiting sentient satellite named AMOS calls into the show and reveals itself to be hero-host Bryan’s biggest fan. And the latest traffic report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 103: Why Buy the Cow if You Can't Taste the Beef? ft. Jessie T 1:20:41

1+ y ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Singer/Songwriter Jessie T joins Katy & Todd as both a guest and honorary co-host, so the first segment and throughout involves talking about friendship, aww!? In the middle segments we talk about Jessie's musical goings on, her upcoming single, That '90s Show, for some reason animals.. and we spin a bunch of cool songs. TDS has NEVER been more TDS…

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Episode 1: Rise of Skullgore 43:12

1+ y ago43:12

43:12

An upstart president named Skullgore violently seizes the throne of Lost Angeles — and seizes our hearts along the way. It’s up to Bryan Garcia-McMillan-Keithley and the rest of the NPRmageddon news crew to keep up with the city’s exciting new totalitarian regime. Plus traffic! Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and follow us on Twitter @NPRmag…

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Trailer: Episode 1 - Rise of Skullgore 2:46

1+ y ago2:46

2:46

Streaming on January 24 - An upstart president named Skullgore violently seizes the throne of Lost Angeles — and seizes our hearts along the way. It’s up to Bryan Garcia-McMillan-Keithley and the rest of the NPRmageddon news crew to keep up with the city’s exciting new totalitarian regime. Plus traffic! Visit our shop at NPRmageddon.Etsy.com and fo…

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Ep 102: The Intersection of Art & Coffee ft. l4dyneptune & Elfie Kalfakis 37:54

1+ y ago37:54

37:54

On this episode Todd is solo, spinning some sweet indie tracks and teeing up some as-of-yet unheard conversations with two former Stockyards baristas, but most importantly, wonderful souls who make rad art & music. Elfie Kalfakis is a multi-disciplinary visual artist & l4dyneptune is an alternative/experimental singer/songwriter. Booya! 2x! Visit S…

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Ep 101: New Year, New… Kinda New, But Same Podcast! 1:01:17

1+ y ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Katy and Todd introduce themselves, talk about the podcast/where it’s been, talk about 2023 intentions and some TikTok bullshit. It turns out that it’s very easy to use microphones and re-pilot a podcast, if you so choose. Sip some hot coffee and enjoy your morning or whatever with two of the Waterloo Region’s elder arts scene vets. Coming soon, so…

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NPRmageddon Trailer 2:45

2y ago2:45

2:45

National Post-Apocalyptic Radio – dark sci-fi comedy straight into your earholes. Join host Bryan Garcia-McMillan-Keithley and his deranged cadre of newspeople as they run roughshod over post-apocalyptic Lost Angeles, tearing deep into every story they can get their journalistic jaws around. It’s weird, it’s sci-fi, it’s horror, it’s comedy, and it…

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Ep 100: finale! (or is it?) w/ Rob Szabo 1:18:21

3y ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Join Rob Szabo (host of And Sometimes… Why? w/ Rob Szabo, a stellar singer, songwriter & music producer) and I, as we go track-by-track through our “Fun In The Sun Metal” playlist and wrap up this podcast! Chats with Rob Szabo recorded over Zoom from Kitchener to Toronto on June 14th & 23rd, 2021. Voiceover by Milo Axelrod, theme music by William C…

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Ep 99: Jesse Webber & Jay Carraro 57:15

3y ago57:15

57:15

Veteran Kitchener/Waterloo music scene-sters, pub musicians and now podcasters: Jesse Webber & Jay Carraro, bring you humour and all sorts of wonderful Kitchener beloved fellow musicians, artists and more on their show “Kitchener Famous w/ Jesse & Jay”. What started off as a covid-era project has become yet another song from the heart from these gu…

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Ep 98: Glodeane Brown 57:32

3y ago57:32

57:32

Hear ep 117 w/ Glodeane Brown now, wherever you get or listen to podcasts. My bio link is a Linktr.ee, and there’s a link directly to the newest episode on Apple Podcasts at the top! I’m overwhelmed to think of all (“Culture Fancier” aka) Glodeane Brown’s done/is doing, for art and to the artist’s benefit, to the whole art community’s benefit. 5 ye…

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Ep 97: Daniel Hodgson 54:23

3y ago54:23

54:23

Meet Daniel Hodgson, a worldclass (though hobbyist now) photographer and a vinyl enthusiast, not to mention an Australian/Canadian & KW-based friend of mine since early 2011. It was nice to catch up with Daniel and a chance to shoot the shit with him on a podcast, which features on it’s cover, a photo taken by him. We chat about KW, accents, photog…

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Ep 96: Treephones 54:50

3+ y ago54:50

54:50

Treephones is an artist’s artist and the “musical moniker” as it’s been written, of Stephen Trothen; though better described in our conversation. He’s putting out a beautiful concept album this Friday (May 7th) that you can listen to in any dimension and it will make you fall in love with music again.. PINK OBJECTS. If you’ve become jaded with musi…

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Ep 95: Amy Walker returns! 1:00:51

3+ y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

I'm honoured once again to chat with Actor, Writer, Director and so much more..Amy Walker. This time around (continuing from our chat on episode 91. re: short film 'Into Light') we took a deeper dive into the film-making process as well as the heart and mind of Soulfire Creations. I'm very glad I had the chance to explore with Amy: Where does her d…

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Ep 94: Sonja Midtune 47:16

3+ y ago47:16

47:16

Minnesota-raised/L.A. based, singer/songwriter Sonja Midtune is a fantastic artist (Folk, Indie, Americana) who at the time of this podcast drop, is on the EVE of releasing her new EP “Dreams Melt Away” and having an interesting time releasing new music during Covid, as many can relate to. “Dreams Melt Away” will be available on all streaming platf…

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Ep 93: Clarissa Diokno 46:38

3+ y ago46:38

46:38

Kitchener/Waterloo’s Clarissa Diokno is a class act who’s payed many dues on the cover band stage, the kareoke stage (as both host and singer), has pursued acting and all matters of performing; I couldn’t be happier to chat with her after releasing her fantastic first original song. It just so happens that her debut single “Confusion” is a JAM, and…

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Ep 92: Riley Michaels 30:12

3+ y ago30:12

30:12

I was introduced to the wicked hot music by a young Ontarian by the name of Riley Michaels. Riley is everything at around 20 y/o that I was most definitely not! He’s super talented at singing, writing songs and playing guitar, as well as articulate and charming.. so it was a pleasure to have Riley on the show, to chat about music, some of his influ…

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Ep 91: Justin Briner 1:09:09

3+ y ago1:09:09

1:09:09

Justin Briner, 1/3rd of KW’s Pull The Plug podcast (although I’m hearing things about a 4th ;), is a singer/songwriter whose made delicious solo/acoustic music and currently fronts a wicked 90s-saluting rock band called The Wilt Aways. We chat about our shared history on CJIQ, what it’s meant to be a part of PTP podcast for so long with Shannon and…

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Ep 90: Jony Mansilla 19:38

3+ y ago19:38

19:38

I had the pleasure of chatting with JONY STUDIOS owner JONY MANSILLA, about the studio itself, him as an artist and how all facets have been evolved during the pandemic. (Side note from 2023 - this was originally an add-on to the Rosie Cerquone episode, when I was doing shorter Q&A's in addition to the longer convos. It remains here now, a stand-al…

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Ep 89: Rosie Cerquone 1:07:33

3+ y ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Washington’s ROSIE CERQUONE is a classically trained multi-percussionist and a fantastic young singer/songwriter with a mesmerizing voice to boot! We met through mutual friend (last episode’s guest:) John Maksym, on the premise of Rosie singing the vocals for my “Rumspringa” tribute song, WHICH SHE NAILED! On the eve of us chatting on IG DMs, I lis…

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Ep 88: John Maksym 1:35:02

3+ y ago1:35:02

1:35:02

Singer/Songwriter John Maksym is a veteran of powerhouse alt-rock/punk band Breaching Vista (prior: Close To Home and Klutz), with a dedication to making music and performing that is motivating and moving to say the least. Now available, is a compilation of his 2020 releases, in an EP called ‘Fear’, with a dazzling photo-shoot to boot, by Meg McCor…

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Ep 87: Ellen Hollman 20:02

3+ y ago20:02

20:02

ELLEN HOLLMAN who you’ll remember as Saxa on ‘Spartacus: Vengeance’, Dana in ‘Love And Monsters’; next year she’ll be in the fourth installment of ‘The Matrix’. She is on The Todd Donald Show today to tell me all about her fantastic new love/revenge action/thriller from Uncorkd Entertainment called ‘Army of One’ - available today! I freaking love t…

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Ep 86: Allison Poprocks 57:29

3+ y ago57:29

57:29

From my hometown Kitchener/Waterloo to me in the Arctic, a fantastic person by the name of Allison was on this podcast via a phonecall recorded to voice-memo, while I recorded myself on Garageband; simple patch-work later brings you this very warm and nice-vibed chat between a couple of Canadian artists, dig it. For ALLISON POPROCKS, a piece of her…

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Ep 85: Aivi & Surasshu 1:16:18

4y ago1:16:18

1:16:18

I’m honoured to have had the chance to chat with “digital fusion” musicians and composers Aivi “Aivi” Tran & Steven “Surasshu” Velema. The recording was semi-fresh off the release of their video game soundtrack for the new game Ikenfell. They started by creating and releasing their first album ‘The Black Box’ in 2013, went on to compose and collabo…

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Ep 84: Amy Walker 16:43

4y ago16:43

16:43

This is a quick interview I was delighted to have with Amy Walker (a wonderful multi-talented artist & performer), who co-produced, wrote and starred in “Into Light”, an important story about the late Inez Milholland who literally dedicated and gave her whole life to human rights, and as seen in this vital short independent feature - women’s right …

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Ep 83: Dana Debolt 48:49

4y ago48:49

48:49

I had the good fortune of getting in-touch with currently-Montreal-based, Singer/songwriter Dana Debolt this summer. Immedietely after hearing her music for the first time I was a big fan. “With You I Rise - Single” available now, as well as “Record Store”. It’s edgy, raw, fun and she’s got limitless potential yet.. So it was a must.. I had to talk…

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Ep 82: Lauren Stein 1:01:36

4y ago1:01:36

1:01:36

Guelph-Ontario’s Lauren Stein is an Improviser, who performs and can give all of the gifts a spectator desires; but when she’s not performing, is creatively or academically doing all she can to give the gift of what’s happening on-stage, to everyone (whether they know they need it or not). Her authorial debut ‘Improv At Work: Transform Your Career …

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Ep 81: Jeff Bryant 1:16:29

4y ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Victoria, BC’s Jeff Bryant, is singer/songwriter, and a human being with a beautiful and connected spirit. He came onto the show to talk about not only his new EP “The Great Unknown”, but how the metaphorical ‘picture’ both on the album art but in his life, is a representation of fragility and honesty. Contrary to the connected spirit he has now, t…

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Ep 80: Bela and Fernando Ferreira 51:19

4y ago51:19

51:19

Meet Toronto rock/pop/metal/defies classification duo, siblings Bela & Fernando Ferreira. This is also a long-awaited catch up and having-them-on-the-podcast finally… scenario? I’m so happy we found the time, and almost equally delighted at this moment, to put it out there! They’re two people that aren’t afraid to be seen as the human beings, as Be…

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Ep 79: Aaron Sperling 49:50

4y ago49:50

49:50

Meet film-maker, actor, broadcaster, and one bodacious dude; Florida’s Aaron Sperling. After several pleasent exchanges in the most kind of many Bill & Ted fan groups over the years, I quickly realized that the person behind it was most non-heinous, and needed to be on this podcast. We are NOW (August 18th) but TEN days away, from BILL & TED FACE T…

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