Josh Burke (he/him) is an artist, a voice acting enthusiast, an explainer of video games (to me), and an ocean floor mapping master's student. I've also been meaning to record an episode with him since this podcast started... in 2021. ...

Bia Cordeiro (she/her) is a stage manager, private chef, and defender of how good the Twilight movies are (I agree) - and this episode was a delight to record! We had so much fun chatting all things stage management and breakfast. I...

Fiona Conway (she/her) is a reader, writer, and medical school student. We started chatting on Instagram (Fiona has the best book recommendations - I have read a lot based on her reviews, and she never misses), discovered we have a whole bunch ...

Hannah Haynes-Macdonald (she/her) is a researcher, MSc student, avid concert-goer, and one of the kindest people that I know; I'm so excited that she agreed to come on the podcast and chat about her thesis project and her love of live music.&nb...

Jason McIntyre is an emerging artist, improviser, comedian, and very wise friend of mine. I’ve been meaning to have him on the podcast for literal years, so I figured we’d start season two off with the first EVER episode of the podcast to break...

Laura Kojima (she/her) is an alligator ecotoxicologist and reptile enthusiast who recently defended her master's at the University of Georgia. This episode was recorded in September 2022; I'm thrilled I finally get to share this conversation on...

Indhu Iyengar (she/her) is a biology & philosophy student, figure skater, and the all around queen of hobbies. Indhu and I recorded this episode back in the fall, and I'm so thrilled that it is finally available for everyone to listen to!&n...

Grace Harrington (she/her) is a dancer, teacher, and maker of impulsive decisions. I got the chance to catch up with Grace after years of having lost touch, and I was so excited to hear about her life, the kids she works with, and her next step...

Alex Dawson (they/them) and Al Newling (any pronouns) are writers, actors, official founding members of the Teen Collective, and definitely not sculptors. I’m super glad I got to have a chaotic video call with these two and learn about what it’...

Mary Walker (she/her) is an actor, graphic design legend, and first generation Canadian with a strong dislike of sunny winter days. Mary and I have known each other for a long time (and have worked together many times), and I’m so glad that we ...

Dani Brun (she/her) is an SNL line veteran, former Toronto resident, and Sara Bareilles fan (but just a normal amount). This episode was both one of the funniest I’ve ever recorded, and also a great chance to catch up with someone I don’t get t...

Armin Panjwani (she/her) is a stage manager, media & theatre student, and very good friend! We recorded this episode late at night, and it felt like the cosiest, most comfortable conversation in the world. I’m so glad she agreed to be part ...

Karolina (she/her) is a masters student, passionate defender of Anne Brontë, and bookstagrammer (@karolinaofbookland).  I'm super grateful that she was able to come onto the podcast - this was an incredibly fun conversation to have. It’s a...

Matthias Whalen (he/him) is a fashion communications student currently on a semester exchange in Copenhagen. Matthias and I have been friends for years now, and recording this episode was an excellent excuse to catch-up. In this epi...

Emily Darling (she/her) is a director, drama and psychology student, and avid Taylor Swift fan. Fun fact: Emily and I had our first ever conversation while fake knife fighting in a first year drama class. It was definitely a solid start, becaus...

Esme Newling (she/her) is a book lover, classics student, actual social media icon, and longtime best friend of the podcast (and me). Recording this episode was the highlight of my week, and editing it down to a reasonable length was the lowlig...

Tanya Senechal (she/her) is an English student, England enthusiast, event planner, and cat owner. I met Tanya in online classes during Year One of the pandemic, but I’m so glad I’ve gotten the chance to get to know her in person - and now here,...

Nadia Henderson (she/her) is a short story author, nature writer, and recent arrival to life in the Swedish countryside. I reached out to Nadia on Instagram after being fascinated by how she approaches the intersection of creative writing and e...

Chris Rogers (he/him) is an artist, musician, theatre student, and longtime pal of the podcast. Chris was there when I was first spitballing ideas about this podcast - in fact, he’s the creator of the unremarkable fact segment - and I’m so glad...

Lynn Koworera (she/her) is a researcher, mentor, and productivity content creator. As if that wasn’t enough, she’s also in the midst of her doctorate degree. This episode is a perfect one to listen to if you’re looking for productivity inspirat...

Naomi McGowan (she/her) is an actor, theatre artist, ESL teacher, and potential crazy animal lady. Filled with insights on everything from actionable career choices to acting theory to taking care of injured pigeons, Naomi is super inspiring an...

Swarna Naojee (she/her) is an international student from Mauritius, salt marsh researcher, and advocate for preventing burnout. Currently in the midst of her master’s degree in environmental management, Swarna took the time to sit down with me ...

Tess Benger (she/her) and Julia McLellan (she/her) are performers, environmentalists, and co-owners of the Canadian Green Alliance, a not-for-profit dedicated to bridging the gap between sustainability and theatre. As an emerging theatre artist...

Anthony Bryan (he/him) is a writer, comedian, teacher, and film enthusiast. With nuggets of wisdom on everything from playwriting to cancel culture, Anthony is basically the dream podcast guest and an overall gold star human.  In t...

Hailey Heslop (she/her) is a professional baker (though she’s never called herself that), dog lover, and future globetrotter. Filled with insights on everything from trade school to Tinder, Hailey is a friend that goes way back to my angsty tee...