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Join host Oliver George as he chats with various folks he's met through his adventures as an aspiring comedian/actor/musician.
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Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with Ottawa-born, New York-based comedian Graham Kay! Not only is Graham a stellar stand-up comic, who has even performed on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'! He also produces a ton of hilarious sketch comedy that you can find online too!
Oliver asks Graham about what is was like moving from a city like Ottawa to the Big Apple, where his comedy career really started to blossom. Oliver also inquires about what it was like living in New York during recent months, with both the pandemic and the George Floyd protests going on. The interview wraps up with Graham giving possibly the funniest answer so far to Just Chill's season 1 (super power) question.
Recorded on August 11th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Oliver George/Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 11 / Guests: 4 (no match/Zoom)
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Join Oliver in the show's first Zoom interview, as he chats with Canadian rock legend Kim Mitchell! Kim has been making killer music for decades, and also hosted his own long-running show on Toronto's Q107 in more recent years. During his impressive career, Kim has performed alongside many other huge acts, and has even dabbled in acting from time to time.
Oliver inquires about Kim's forthcoming new album, as well as the origin behind his newest single "Wishes". Kim shares some interesting tidbits about his past, including the story behind his trademark O.P.P. cap, and his feelings about music videos in general.
Recorded on July 21st, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Oliver George/Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 11 / Guests: 4 (no match/Zoom)
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with Brian Reilly... his Dad!! Beyond being a truly fantastic father, fans (and previous guests) of the show may also know him as the behind-the-scenes wizard at Just Chill Podcasting. Brian also has Master's degrees in biology and library science, and has recently retired after a very successful career with the National Research Council of Canada.
In this hearty episode, things begin with some discussion about the current pandemic situation, as well as the George Floyd protests. Oliver learns about his father's various career paths, including his unique work as a student of parasitology. Brian also explains what is was like to work for Nortel as the company was crumbling in the early 2000's. As usual, things eventually get geeky when Brian describes his collection of over 10,000 comic books.
Recorded on June 11th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Kelly Fowler
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 11 / Guests: 4 (no match/pandemic)
*a few very minor audio glitches in this one (ear-blink and you'll miss 'em!)
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with LIVE 88.5 FM musical director Noah 'DJ Noah' Sabourin! DJing parties since his teens, Noah is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about music. He selects all of the songs played on the air at LIVE, and always has his ear to the ground for fantastic new artists! Noah hosts 'The New Spin', where he shares brand new tracks, often from bands that are still on the rise and about to break it big!
Oliver and DJ Noah discuss the ways that alternative music has shifted over the years, and what the genre really stands for at it's core. DJ Noah talks about some of his responsibilities at the station, including always making sure that a certain amount of Can-con (Canadian content) is being played. Oliver learns about the many environmentally-driven initiatives that LIVE has embarked upon, as well as efforts they've made to positively impact the local community. DJ Noah even sets up his boom-box, to let Oliver play a special rendition of the 'Big Money Clip'!
Recorded on February 12th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 11 / Guests: 4 (Worthy challenger please?...)
*a few very minor audio glitches in this one (ear-blink and you'll miss 'em!)
**video freezes for 10-15 seconds at around 01:07:00
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with Canadian comedy veteran Wafik Nasralla! A seasoned comic, Wafik has been performing standup for over 25 years and has had his very own special on CTV's 'Comedy Now!'. On his first tour of the UK, Wafik saw that tour extended by 7 weeks due to popular demand. He was interviewed on BBC radio and also won 2 comedy competitions. Wafik describes himself hilariously as one of the funniest one-eyed, Egyptian-Canadian comedians on the planet!
In this episode, Wafik shares his insights on the changing landscape of comedy over the years, and how that relates to his often edgy and racial humour. Wafik also talks about the difference between performing to Canadian and British crowds, respectively. Oliver inquires about the experience of having your own televised comedy special, and Wafik beams about the Ottawa comedy scene. There was a fantastic chat for another half hour or so, unfortunately after the recording had ended... All the more reason for Wafik to return!
Recorded on February 10th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 10 / Guests: 4 (Wafik played solid. Went to 3rd round...)
*a few very minor audio glitches in this one (ear-blink and you'll miss 'em!)
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with the passionate and entrepreneurial Thomas Cumberbatch! Thomas is the CEO of an Ottawa-based consulting agency named Godzspeed Communications. His company helps purpose-driven clients to recognize and refine their brand's true heart and soul.
Thomas discusses his roots, and his time playing university-level football (as team captain nonetheless!). He notes the moment that he realized his life was heading in a new direction, and the difficulties of feeling like you're losing your identity. Thomas talks about how he started his own production company and his time working for Canada Post's social media team. Oliver asks Thomas which of Godzspeed's projects impacted him most, and also inquires about another initiative he's been involved with called 'Black Boys Code'. The conversation touches on spirituality, leading Oliver to share a personal story about a potentially otherworldly encounter.
Recorded on February 5th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 9 / Guests: 4 (When will worthy challenger arise!?)
*a few very minor audio glitches in this one (ear-blink and you'll miss 'em!)
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with the hysterical Christina Muehlberger! In addition to being a very skilled comedian and improviser, Christina also has a BA Honours in political science, and works for the Carleton University teacher's union.
In this episode, Christina discusses her self-described awkward nature and how that has influenced her comedic persona. Oliver and Christina reminisce about the show where she met his parents, and the Ottawa comedy scene at large. The conversation shifts to religious upbringings and Christina's support for Sen. Bernie Sanders. This chat even includes an improv scene between guest and host! What a blast this was!
Recorded on February 5th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 8 / Guests: 4 (Crushing it!)
*a few very minor audio glitches in this one (ear-blink and you'll miss 'em!)
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with dynamic actor, comedian and impressionist Steve Love! His YouTube channel is hilarious and loaded with spot-on impersonations. Steve's Game of Thrones impressions actually lead him to an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! That performance was so great that the GOT creators offered him a memorable role on their show! Steve has also appeared on CBC's 'The Detectives' and regularly performs stand up comedy!
Unfortunately, this episode was plagued with some audio/technical issues. Due to those problems, a chunk in the middle of the recording had to be edited out (as it was inaudible). Especially disappointing, since that portion contained a fun impression-session between Steve and Oliver...Thankfully, there was still a lot of great conversation that made it through to the final episode! The first half of the final edit has slightly sub-par audio, but still very decent. Steve will have to make a return appearance soon to rectify this sonic mishap!
Recorded on February 1st, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 7 / Guests: 4 (Steve had to go. Auto-forfeit!)
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Join Oliver as he has the honour of interviewing the legendary George Stroumboulopoulos! Well known for many projects, George's career has sincerely touched and impacted people around the globe. From his roots in radio and as a MuchMusic VJ, to his revered talk show that ran for a decade. George shows no signs of slowing down, as he continues to be involved with fantastic, new initiatives.
A lot is covered in this nearly 2-hour conversation! George reflects on his early memories at Much (including the birth of 'The Punk Show'), and his profound love and admiration for Rick 'The Temp' Campanelli. George also shares his thoughts and feelings regarding the Don Cherry firing controversy, and Canadian Hockey culture at large. The chat touches on the many amazing musical performances that George has been privy to, including the ones in his very own living room on his show, 'House of Strombo'!
Oliver inquires about George's choice years ago to embrace a straight-edge lifestyle. Learning that this decision was a large factor in shaping George's unflinching and unparalleled work ethic. From socioeconomics and evironmentalism, to veganism and intermittent fasting. This discussion is one that you won't want to miss!
Recorded on January 28th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 6 / Guests: 4 (I got to play arcade with Strombo!!)