Going Again

John Nelles - Dialect Coach-Actor-Amazing - 0022

John Nelles is simply amazing.  This is a master-class for anyone interested in improving their craft as an actor, and an insight into the process for anyone who is a fan of television and film.  

Lorin Raine - 2nd Asst Director-Writer-Comedian-Opera Singer - 0021

Lorin Raine will tell you he's a 2nd Assistant Director for film and television.  But he's so much more.  He's the best 2nd Assistant Director for film and television.  He's also a sketch comedy artist, and a playwright, and a director.  He's a writer, a comedian, and a classically trained actor and opera singer.  And most important of all, he's one of our favourite people ever.

Dwayne McLean - Legendary Stuntman-Stunt Coordinator - 0020

Dwayne McLean, at 83 years young, is still a working professional stuntman and stunt coordinator.  An inductee of both the Canadian and American Stuntmen's Halls of Fame, Dwayne is a living legend in the stunt biz.  You may even remember him as Black Bart in the iconic 'A Christmas Story'.D

Joe Forte - Artist-Philosopher - 0019

Joe Forte is an artist.  At 80 years young, he has been homeless for four decades, relying on the kindness of others to live a life creating.  His main medium is black ink and paper.  His inspiration, life.  A philosopher of sorts, his wizardly white beard offers wisdom gleaned from his years of earthly experience and soulful spirituality.

Mike Meacher - Musician-Commercial Paleontologist - 0018

Mike Meacher is a professional musician and commercial paleontologist. He has toured all over Canada and the United States with Canadian rock band, Mudmen, releasing an album with the group in 2016 entitled "Old Plaid Shirt". His band Factory City, has released two albums, "Factory City" and "Art Is War". Nowadays, though he continues to do live shows as a solo artist, Mike has been focused on a company he founded in 2018, Stormbed Paleontological. They are a sales and preparation service that digs, collects and prepares world class North American trilobites. Mike is also a breeder of poison dart frogs for the pet trade.

Randy Daudlin - Makeup Artist - Award Winning Writer/Director - 0017

Randy Daudlin, special effects makeup expert and makeup artist, writer and director, is one of Randy's oldest friends in the film business.  This is an eye-opening dive into everything makeup from lipstick to full-body special effects prosthetics.  Plus he tells you where you can get his three special effects makeup books - a must for any film maker.

Rob Archer - Actor-Stuntman-Bodybuilder - 0016

Big Rob Archer, all six foot seven and nearly three hundred pounds of him, is a sponsored body-builder and personal trainer, actor and stuntman.  His personal apparel brand Hate Me can be found at hateme.ca.  Have a listen and discover why the name Hate Me.

Mariah Owen - Writer-Producer-Actor - 0015

Mariah Owen was once hailed as the youngest executive producer in Hollywood.  She is a writer, director, producer and actor who has been creating content and producing feature films for years, and is, as of this podcast, still only 28 years old.  Simply incredible.  You're going to want to listen in on our conversation with Mariah.

Don Carmody - Prolific Film Producer-Academy Award Winner - 0014

Don Carmody is arguably the biggest, most prolific film and television producer in Canada - His credits include Porky's, Good Will Hunting, Chicago (for which he won an Academy Award), The Boondock Saints I and II, all the Resident Evil movies, Silent Hill, Goon, and the list goes on.  Check him out on the IMDB.  This was a fun, insightful and honest conversation about his career and his movies.  Don't miss this one.

Dave Flood - SWAT Cop-Close Protection Specialist-Bodybuilder -0013

Dave Flood, a former SWAT cop, is a close protection specialist, veteran competitive body-builder, stuntman and film and television armourer.  He is also an avid boater.