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Strange Muses explores the why behind the reason dark tales, bizarre lore and peculiar concepts inspire creativity. Like a moth to flame many of us are drawn to dark spaces. Join Janine and Vincent as they explore how dark themes tap into the human experience, why they are such rich muses, and what they can teach us about ourselves.
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Raw. Candid. Wickedly Genuine. Hey, I'm Mark Laird, and here's a truth bomb for you. Curiosity didn't kill the cat, it just made him a hell of a lot smarter. Join me as I seek to satisfy my curiosity and yours through honest conversations with outsiders, influencers, entrepreneurs and various experts that are pursuing passions or seeking societal solutions in the wake of impeding obstacles. My advice; strap up, plug in, and get ready for an unconventional ride.
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Mark sits down with gifted cinematographer, Jacob Sizemore. Helming such films as "The Fallen", "The Porcelains" and "Worms", Sizemore is fresh off his most recent project, "Ground Sero" which continues to garner acclaim as it currently makes its festival rounds. Check out Jacob Sizemore via Instagram: @jacob40sizemore…
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S02E01 Goodbye Horses and The Silence of the Lambs
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In 1986, Q Lazzarus released the song "Goodbye Horses", but it was in 1991 that the song was lifted out of obscurity by a blockbuster horror film. Goodbye Horses by Johnny Hollow on Spotify Other resources: Goodbye Horses by Q Lazzarus on Youtube Silence of the Lambs cultural impact Buffalo Bill Diane Luckey obituary William Garvey on the meaning o…
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Mark sits down with screenwriter, entertainer and comedic phenom, Brett Maline. The two longtime friends discuss Brett's background, grit against personal and external adversity, and the reality of what it takes to make it in Hollywood. Gear up! It's a crash course in perseverance. Follow Brett: @breezy__f__baby, @genuine_jerks…
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Mark sits down with film director, screenwriter and friend, Eleni Rivera. The two discuss her background, the difficulties of coming up in the film industry, her recent projects and the trials of being a female in the male dominated career of film directing. Be sure to check out Eleni's recent Sci-Fi film, THE GAZER, on the DUST streaming app. You …
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In this episode Mark sits down for a brief conversation with longtime friend, actress and photographer, Claire Leahy. The two discuss her background, coming up in the photography scene and the sometime struggle she feels commanding authority as a woman on set. A talented artist, Claire has made a name for herself through her work photographing prom…
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The Devil has a bad reputation as the epitome of pure evil, but we think there's more to it than that. Featuring Devils Night by Johnny Hollow. Special Guest: Rodrigo Gudino You can find Rodrigo at rodrigogudino.com and his magazine about all things horror at rue-morgue.com Special thanks to the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their support of thi…
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Do you know that feeling when you just don't have it in you? When you feel like your creativity has been sucked dry? We have a name for that. Featuring Bloodsuckers by Johnny Hollow. Special Guests: Thomas Dsyzinski Karl Mohr http://multibeat.com/ Sarah Legault http://www.sarahlegault.com/ Cole Sullivan Kitty Thompson Special thanks to the Region o…
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S01E03 - The Superhero: Role Model or Role Play?
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Why do we spend so much time imagining superheroes? Part two of our conversation with comic artist Phil Jimenez. Featuring Superhero by Johnny Hollow. Special Guest: Phil Jimenez You can find Phil on Twitter and Instagram @philjimeneznyc His breathtaking 2021 comic book collaboration with Kelly Sue DeConnick is called Wonder Woman Historia: The Ama…
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S01E02 - The Wild Hunt: Apocalyptic Anxiety
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A dark warning delivered by a group of wild phantoms...Is the end of the world drawing near? Let's worry about it together. Part one of our conversation with comic artist Phil Jimenez. Featuring The Wild Hunt by Johnny Hollow. Special Guest: Phil Jimenez You can find Phil on Twitter and Instagram @philjimeneznyc His stunning 2021 comic book collabo…
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S01E01 - Cunning Ileane: Not Your Usual Disney Princess
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This obscure Romanian princess never made the Disney circuit. She didn't fit the mold. Featuring Nothing Can Stop Ileana by Johnny Hollow. Special Guest: Donita Roscaniuc Our version of "Cunning Ileane" was adapted from the 1885 publication Romanian Folktales from worldoftales.com. Special thanks to the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their suppor…
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Alexandra Fratella is a multifaceted artist based in Los Angeles. A friend, actress and model, she's no stranger to the grind of pursuing a career in entertainment. Mark and her discuss her background, and how she found yoga as a means to mitigate stress and anxiety in life. As a yoga instructor herself, Alex uses the practice as a tool to teach ot…
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Mark sits down with longtime friends, actor/writers Daniel Floren and Bradley Gosnell to discuss the epic saga of their film Gun and a Hotel Bible. The three chronicle the the inception of the story stemming from a Beatles' song, through its evolution to staged reading, to play, to award winning film, to finally finding a home on Amazon. It's a sto…
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In this episode Mark sits down with longtime friend and actress, Skye Coyne. The two discuss her background, what she wish she knew before starting in Los Angeles, her upcoming film, and seeing opportunity in the pandemic to establish a flourishing side hustle. Catch Skye in her most recent project Deadly Dating Game on the Lifetime network. Follow…
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Mark sits down with longtime friend and restauranteur Vincent Kinne to discuss his entrepreneurial journey into the Los Angeles food scene and navigating his restaurants, Met Him at a Bar and Met Her at a Bar, through the obstacles presented by the Covid 19 pandemic. The two dive into Vinny's background, the inception of the restaurants, touch on h…
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Best known for her work in film and tv projects like Magnum P.I., Westworld, and Gun and a Hotel Bible, Mia Marcon is an actress and model who is about to embark on a thrilling chapter in life; Motherhood. It’s exciting, crazy and terrifying, especially going through it while pursuing an acting career. Mark sits down with Mia to discuss the insecur…
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Owner and operator of Cedarlore Forge, David DelaGardelle is an exquisite bladesmith, teacher and illustrator who’s skill and initiative have drawn attention both in the art community and online. Although he’s best known for crafting the weaponry for blockbuster films like Marvel’s Thor, or forging swords for celebrities like Post Malone, he finds …
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Ana Zimhart is an innovative actress, dancer, writer, and producer, who's creating a means to bridge the gap of live production in virtual reality. Mark sits down with her to discuss her latest project, MEMTEK, which has already garnered massive attention and is at the center of being partnered with VR production companies. In this, at times heady …
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Mark sits down with Ari to hit a broad range of topics around entertainment and Ari's career. The two briefly touch on covid, the state of LA and the industry, chess and gambling, and that's all before Ari sparks a joint and lets loose. The discussion ride then continues, or maybe really begins, with what kicked off Ari's journey into art and enter…
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Mark sits down with friend, actor, writer, and comedian, Lou Wilson. The two go into detail about what Lou's been up to during covid, how he got into acting through comedy and touch on breaking through anxiety and insecurity to get out of one's own way. Moving forward, the two transition to talk about Lou's venture into music and his desire to be a…
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