
Creative Full Time
A deep dive interview style podcast with Canadian creatives. How they got started and how they're doing the damn thing in Canada.
Episodes
78 episodes
Episode 78: Sanskruti Marathe; At The End of Kaliyuga, Temple of Desire & Toronto Fringe
In this episode I speak with Sanskruti Marathe about her upcoming shows at the Toronto Fringe Festival, particularly focusing on 'At the End of Kaliyuga.' Sanskriti shares her journey as a performer and producer, blending Indian classical dance...
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Episode 77: Rachel Kennedy & Laura Paduch & Everything You Need To Know About Toronto Fringe 2025
In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel Kennedy and Laura Paddock, the powerhouse duo behind Toronto Fringe! We chat about their journeys to leadership, what’s new for this year’s festival, and why audience engagement and open-mindedness matter m...
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Episode 76: Megan Phillips & Peter Cavell; "People Suck: A Musical Airing of Grievances"
In this conversation, Alison Mullings hosts Megan Phillips and Peter Cavell, who share the story of their collaboration that began over 10 years ago. They discuss the inception of their musical 'People Suck: A Musical Airing of Grievances', the...
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Episode 75: Damon Bradley Jang; Sew, Fringe & Canadian Theatre
SEW IS ON FROM JUNE 11-14TH!!!!!!!! TICKETS BELOWIn this conversation, Damon discusses the journey of creating a play based on Joy Simanski's life experiences "Sew" and his upcoming Fringe show "Who Drinks Mocktails on the Beach". We al...
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Episode 74: Jack Davidson & "True West"
GET TICKETS TO TRUE WEST HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/true-west-east-end-arts-tickets-1295198657049?keep_tld=1In this episode, Jack Davidson, the director of the play True West, discusses his creative process, the challenges of ind...
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Episode 73: Pezo The Poet & Unlocking Your Artistry
This conversation explores the journey of fellow creative Pezo the Poet. We delve into the importance of encouragement in the arts, the evolution of poetry, and the impact of social media on creativity. Pezo shares personal experiences from chi...
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Episoded 72: Davinder Malhi; The Roof Is Leaking
In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Davinder Malhi. We dive right into discussing the journey of their play 'The Roof is Leaking,' exploring the writing process, collaborating as a co-writer, and taking a closer look at the themes...
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Episode 71: Ekelle; Music, Support & Flow
Today Ekelle discusses the multifaceted challenges of pursuing a music career, including financial struggles, the importance of collaboration, and the complexities of navigating the music industry. She shares her creative journey from childhood...
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Episode 70: Mark Keller; POZ & This Is Just What I Do Now
This episode dives into a deeply personal and powerful journey, Mark Keller talks about going from an HIV diagnosis to turning that experience into art and advocacy. We talk about what it really takes to write and perform a play that hits so cl...
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Episode 69: Vanessa Sears; Shedding A Skin
In this episode, Vanessa opens up about her upcoming solo show Shedding a Skin and we get into all the things that come with it: identity, storytelling, and what it means to truly be seen on stage. We talk about stage fright (yes, even the pros...
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Episode 68: Elijah Mucciaccio; Self Tapes, Stage Life & Sobriety
This conversation explores Elijah's journey from their unexpected entry into the arts during high school to their experiences in theater school and the evolving landscape of auditions in the digital age. The discussion highlights the importance...
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Episode 67: Amanda Verhagen; The Hidden Power of Line Producing
In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Verhagen, a talented line producer who has worked on major projects like Jurassic World Dominion, Cold Copy, and the recently released Love Me, starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun.Amanda walk...
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Episode 66: Andrew Seok: You Have To Love It
In this conversation with the talented Andrew Seok, we delve into his creative process, his recent successes with Rosamund and a step by step in how to write a musical. We also discuss the challenges faced in the Canadian arts scene, and the im...
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Episode 65: Wayne Burns; Relationships & Resume
In this conversation with Wayne Burns we explore the importance of advocating for dignity and building relationships in the creative industry. Wayne discusses the challenges of navigating social media as artists, the struggle between long-form ...
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Episode 64: Liz Whitmere; Directing & "Difficult Women"
In this conversation, Liz Whitmere shares her journey from performer to director, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. She emphasizes the importance of authentic representation of women in film, particularly fla...
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Episode 63: Dr. Maz; Spiraling UP in Your Career
In this conversation, Dr. Maz shares her journey from a creative child to a professional in creativity coaching, emphasizing the importance of creativity in overcoming trauma and fostering personal growth. She introduces the concept of 'spirali...
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Episode 62: Allisha Pelletier: Making Indie Projects
In this conversation, Allisha Pelletier shares their journey into the arts, discussing the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a career in acting and producing. They reflect on the importance of self-acceptance, the impact of joining a union, a...
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Episode 61: K. Zimmer; Mental Health, Creativity & Humour
In this conversation, K. Zimmer shares their journey through mental health and comedy, discussing their experiences and the therapeutic role of creativity. They delve into the importance of agency in mental health care, the stigma surrounding m...
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Episode 61
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Episode 60: Aurora McClennan & Canadian Theatre
In this engaging conversation, Aurora shares her journey as an artist, reflecting on her experiences in theater, the challenges of self-training, and the importance of values in the creative process. She discusses her writing journey, the signi...
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Episode 59: Rachel Cairns & "Hypothetical Baby"
In this engaging conversation, Rachel Cairns discusses her one-woman show 'Hypothetical Baby,' which explores her personal experience with abortion and the broader societal issues surrounding it. She shares insights into her creative process, t...
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Episode 58: Markian Tarasiuk & Sean Harris Oliver & Making "Hunting Matthew Nichols"
In this conversation, Markian Tarasiuk and Sean Harris Oliver discuss their film 'Hunting Matthew Nichols,' a unique blend of mystery, thriller, and horror presented in a faux documentary style. They share insights into the film's inspira...
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Episode 57: David Pinard & Being Open To Opportunities
"Success isn’t about being the best, it’s about taking chances."In this episode, David Pinard shares their journey in the entertainment industry, everything from making people laugh on set to booking 11 films in one year. They dive into...
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Episode 56: Brennan Julius & Navigating Disappointment In The Acting Industry
Brennan was generous enough to share a big no that he got. A novice at navigating the industry, I'm so glad that he shared this experience with us. Not sugar coating it, and not placing blame, this was an important learning lesson. It's importa...
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Episode 55: Hilary Wirachowsky & Trusting The Dots
Had so much fun talking to Hilary, we talk about agents, being supported by your team whether thats agents or teachers. We talk about her passion for self tape coaching through Prism Self Tapes, how to get through the "no's", trusting the dots ...
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Episode 54: Katie Uhlmann & Making Connections
We jump right into the conversation on this one, I loved talking to Katie, an actor, director, writer, stand up comedian and the CEO of the production company Katie Chats Inc. AND JUST ANNOUNCED President of Webseries Canada! We talk about work...
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