Award-winning actor Naomi Snieckus (Second City, Disney’s Zombies) is getting real with fellow artists about their struggles, successes, and everything in between. A new episode is out every 2 weeks.
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We bring cinema home with a new flair of laughter and insight into how the films were made. You will love hearing our hosts and special guests from the film industry (directors, writers, directors of photography, producers, actors, gaffers) talk about some of the best films and tv shows ever made. In each episode, we discuss a new or old classic film with our guests who speak freely about their thoughts while we enjoy a few alcoholic drinks along the way. Our hosts: Kent Smith (award-winning ...
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What Would Sharon Raydor Do? is an all new podcast from two-time Oscar®-nominated actress, Mary McDonnell. What Would Sharon Raydor Do? Features Mary's take on her character Sharon Raydor from TNT's Major Crimes and her experiences as an actress and a woman in today's society.
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Sunday at 10 is a student-made film podcast, which deals with topics surrounding women in film, specifically gender inequality, while also appreciating female filmmakers. Other topics include film and television dissections and exclusive interviews with incredible women in top positions within the film industry. This podcast is written and produced by me, Alex, with the help of research and special guests! Enjoy!
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Get ready to dive into the wonderfully weird world of Poor Things, the film that takes "mad scientist" to a whole new level! Join your favorite Adult Beverage Film Podcast hosts—Kent, Laura, Patrick, and Squeeker—as they sip, swirl, and dissect this quirky cinematic cocktail. Imagine Frankenstein meets The Office, with a dash of steampunk flair and…
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Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where we dive into movies like it's the last drop in the bottle! Join your hosts, Kent Smith, Laura Truman, Patrick Keenan, and our resident cave-dweller expert, Carlisle "Squeaker" Hamrick, as we squeeze through the tight spaces of the spine-chilling horror classic, The Descent. We'll share laughs, screa…
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Step into the vibrant and fantastical world of 'Barbie,' where our iconic doll takes on her most dazzling adventure yet! In this live-action spectacle, Barbie leaves her perfect plastic life in Barbie Land to discover what it means to be truly human. With a splash of humor, a dash of nostalgia, and a twist of modern flair, this film delivers a play…
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Adeline Bird is a champion of rest & resurgence
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Adeline Bird is the true definition of a multi-hyphenate, unapologetic artist. As an actor, storyteller, director, author, podcaster and social worker (just to name a few), Adeline has taken all of her experiences in her various disciplines and used them to fuel her creativity and find her voice. She tells Naomi and Jennifer how important her Afro-…
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Tasha Hubbard is learning to find moments of joy and look ahead
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Documentary filmmaker Tasha Hubbard (We Will Stand Up, Two Worlds Colliding) always knew she wanted to be in the arts to help amplify and uplift Indigenous experiences. Although initially she was unsure where she fit in, when she met fellow Indigenous filmmakers Gil Cardinal and Doug Cuthand, her journey truly began under their mentorship. Througho…
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Jessica Matten wants to be best known for being of service to others
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From a young age, actress and producer Jessica Matten (Dark Winds) has been focused on creating Indigenous communities to support and be of service to. From her first group Positive Beauty at the age of 13, supporting young Indigenous models with an undercurrent of mental health and wellness, to running programs with the Indigenous Film School and …
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Keilani Rose is on a lifelong journey to discover her voice
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The extraordinary Keilani Rose (Shoresy) is embracing the lifelong journey of self-discovery to find her voice as an artist. Born and raised in Lheidli (The Place Where the Two Rivers Flow Together - also colonially known as Prince George, BC), she tells Naomi and Jennifer how her roots in dance gave her a safe space to find herself and morphed int…
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Jennifer Podemski & Naomi Sneickus believe there’s comedy to be found in trauma
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In our kickoff episode for the second season of The Blaze Sessions, Naomi sits down with this season's curator, Jennifer Podemski. As a multi-hyphenate artist, Jennifer’s creativity knows no bounds, and she’s committed to highlighting the importance of cultural sensitivity when it comes to Indigenous content and shining lights on aspects of the ind…
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Welcome back to The Blaze Sessions brought to you by the Firecracker Department! Season two is here, and we're thrilled! Hosts Naomi Snieckus (Mr.D, The Madness, The Social, Second City Toronto) and the incredible Jennifer Podemski, ("Little Bird", "Reservation Dogs" and founder of Red Cloud Productions and The Shine Network) have curated inspiring…
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Alana Johnston wants to be the funniest she’s ever been
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For the past few years, performer and writer Alana Johnston has made it her mission to incorporate the theme of self-esteem into her artistic work. As the host of The Self-Esteem Party Podcast (on which this episode was first featured), she’s learned that the things we struggle with in regards to self-esteem might follow us forever, and that’s tota…
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Anne Rab finds bravery in being bold on stage & in life
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Anne Rab’s improv career all started when she met a clown and stumbled into the art form that would change her life. Although it was difficult to make the transition from a city where she had stability and comfort to one completely unknown, she tells Naomi that learned that she didn’t want to play it safe and to make the choice to just go for her d…
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Nadine Antler gives herself permission to do the things she loves
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One thing’s for certain about improviser Nadine Antler is that her strength lies in taking care of people. From studying to be a social worker to putting on a decade-long improv festival and now running her own improv school, Nadine tells Naomi about her desire to help both actors and non-actors through the communication and boundary-setting skills…
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Vanessa Matsui is a pro at taking things frame by frame
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With her wealth of experience as an actor, writer, improviser, and now a director, Vanessa Matsui always finds time to look back and thank her younger self for having the gumption and bravery to take chances. By stumbling through her experience creating, writing, directing, and acting in the award winning series Ghost BFF, Vanessa tells Naomi about…
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Inbal Lori has a plan to not have a plan
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Growing up in Israel, the multi-faceted Inbal Lori always knew she would be in the arts and fully embraced the holy trinity of acting, writing, and directing. But amidst her love for creation, she tells Naomi that before she moved to Berlin, she suffered when she played parts that she didn’t write because she wasn’t in control - even though she nev…
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Maria del Mar paved the way for all of us with power and passion
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Maria del Mar has never let fear hold her back from anything in her extensive career and expansive life. As a young actress with a passion growing up in Ottawa, Maria took a chance and moved to Toronto to fake it ‘till she made it, with roles on incredible shows like Frasier, 24, and Hudson & Rex. The more Maria took chances, the more life presente…
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Beatrix Brunschko navigates life with her three “me”s
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Beatrix Brunschko, aka Trixie, dives headfirst into every twist and turn of her incredible career. She's not just a director of the stage and screen – Trixie's a founding member of Theatre Bahnhof, a professor at the University of Hamburg, and the go-to guru for all things improv. Starting from the wild passion that birthed a theatre company to her…
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Rev up your year with a brand new season of The Firecracker Department Podcast! Let's ignite 2024 with an explosive lineup of captivating conversations. Join our sensational host, Naomi Snieckus, and an array of global artists as they take you on a heart-pounding journey into the depths of creativity and inspiration. But that's not all – mark your …
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Grab your popcorn and your plutonium, folks, because on today's episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, we're diving into a cinematic masterpiece that's sure to split your sides while splitting atoms! Join us as we explore Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bender, "Oppenheimer," where the famed physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer trades equations for…
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Dazed and Confused (Richard Linklater)
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Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast with special guest, Jack Solomon. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the groovy world of "Dazed and Confused." Set in the rebellious 1970s, the film follows a group of high school students on the last day of school, grappling with the promise of summer and all the adventures it holds. Join our host, f…
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"The Birdcage" is a comedic gem that brings together the legendary talents of Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, and Gene Hackman. This uproarious film takes us to the sun-soaked paradise of South Beach, Miami, where Armand Goldman (played by Robin Williams), a flamboyant drag club owner, and his partner Albert (portrayed by Nathan Lane), a dazzling perf…
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With its authentic portrayal of high school life, "Love, Simon" gracefully navigates the complex dynamics of friendship, family, and the intricate dance of relationships. The film effortlessly captures the rollercoaster of emotions experienced during the teenage years, reminding us of the transformative power of young love and the lasting impact it…
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Jennifer Holness immerses herself in stories
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Jennifer Holness is not only a force to be reckoned with, but she is a beacon of change in the industry. An award-winning filmmaker and the co-founder of Hungry Eyes Media (with her partner Sudz Sutherland), she is the first ever recipient of the Firecracker Department's Red Point Award, going to women over 50 who are still creating incredible cont…
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Guardians of the Galaxy (James Gunn)
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As the mastermind behind this beloved space-faring franchise, Gunn tantalized us with a glimpse into the captivating narrative that awaits us in the third installment. Brace yourselves for a cosmic adventure like no other as the misfit heroes of the Guardians of the Galaxy face their most formidable challenge yet. In "Guardians of the Galaxy 3," Gu…
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Wendy Crewson stands up for herself
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With a career spanning decades and a multitude of incredible roles in beautiful shows, it’s no wonder actor Wendy Crewson is one of Canada’s brightest and most beloved stars. With credits like Air Force One, Good Sam, Pretty Hard Cases, she is also known as a staunch advocate for ACTRA and FilmOntario and for the role she’s played in helping change…
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Mary Young Leckie lives for her lightbulb moments
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In the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Mary Young Leckie had one of her infamous lightbulb moments, which inspired her to produce such amazing shows as M.V.P and the brilliant and award- winning film Maudie. With an immense passion for telling Canadian stories and steadfast activism throughout her career, Mary reveals she has an unwavering belief in al…
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Jennifer Podemski acknowledges all her little wins
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Juggling a work-life balance is difficult for many of us, but perhaps even more so for the multi-hyphenate extraordinary talent that is Jennifer Podemski. As she has navigated her career through acting, writing, directing, producing and showrunning (with her beautiful film Little Bird coming up), not to mention her companies The Shine Network and R…
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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to sink your fangs into a hilariously intoxicating episode of the Adult Beverage Film Podcast! Tonight, we bring you a special guest who's as wild and unpredictable as a vampire on a caffeine rush. Joining us is none other than the one and only Jonathan Bedford, here to chat about the fang-tastically hilarious film, …
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Sheila McCarthy is just going to pretend
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Sheila McCarthy’s résumé truly reads like an adventure book with twists, turns and surprises that makes her one of the most versatile and unique artists in our community. From playing a maid in The Littlest Hobo to her profound performance as Greta Loewen in Sarah Polley’s Oscar award winning movie Women Talking, her command of the screen is unlike…
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Adrienne C. Moore never wants to be a GOAT
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Whatever Adrienne C. Moore is selling - we’re buying! As the unpredictable drug squad detective Kelly Duff on Pretty Hard Cases, with some other pretty big roles under her belt (hello, Orange is the New Black!) we’d assume Adrienne had achieved GOAT status. But she proudly proclaims that she’d rather just keep striving for it than have already reac…
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Grace Lynn Kung doesn't like labels
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Grace Lynn Kung has reached a milestone in her life and career - being number one on the call sheet for the very first time as Marissa Wong in the new crime dramedy Wong and Winchester - and she’s celebrating every moment!. The road to get there hasn’t been easy, but Grace tells Naomi and Amanda how she finds that tuning in to her vulnerability and…
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