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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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Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Join Oliver as he chills with incredibly skilled photographer and comedian Troy Conrad! A very experienced writer and performer, in more recent years Troy has shifted his focus toward his marvelous career in photography. Working and touring with many of the most popular comedians in the world, Troy captures enchanting images that showcase comics in their element and comedy venues in all their glory.
Things start off with Troy explaining how his exploits in comedy actually lead him to begin taking photography more seriously. Oliver learns that The Comedy Store didn't initially appreciate a shutterbug in their midst and Troy discusses the unique challenges posed by shooting in low lighting environments like comedy clubs. Later on, the conversation gets into psychedelics, animals, religion and much more!
Recorded on August 19th, 2022
Audio/Visual Production by Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 20 / Guests: 10 (No match/Zoom)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Troy's Official Photography Website: https://tcphoto.photoshelter.com/index
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Join Oliver as he chills with the one and only Eric Alper! An undeniable force in the entertainment industry, Eric is a music aficionado with a relentless work ethic. He is a blogger and publicist, who hosts his own Sirius XM show and has a huge presence on social media (rightfully so!). Over the years, Eric has worked with an absolutely astounding number of musical icons and celebrated record companies!
This episode will be a real treat for music lovers, as Eric shares some amazing stories from his career in the industry! Oliver learns what sparked Eric's love of music as a child and other interesting details about his journey to where he is today. Along the way, Eric also discusses the evolution of music and why it's so important to remain curious.
Recorded on July 26th, 2022
Audio/Visual Production by Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 20 / Guests: 10 (No match/Zoom)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Join Oliver as he chills with the magnificently irreverent Matt O'Brien! A wildly original comedian and a Sirius XM's Top Comic winner, Matt has also performed at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival on multiple occasions! Fresh off of an album recording alongside his wife (the brilliantly funny Julia Hladkowicz), Matt stopped by the Just Chill studio to talk standup, green screens, pets and more!
Things start off with Matt discussing his roots, including an unfortunate nickname that he acquired in high school because he lived on a farm. Matt talks about his comedic journey and the experience of making the move to Los Angeles. The conversation also gets into sketch comedy, drag race, facial hair relationships and what it's like to host a late night talk show on the subway!
Recorded on July 24th, 2022
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 20 / Guests: 10 (No match/No time!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Join Oliver as he chills with independent filmmaker, writer and trained chef Matt Joyce! In addition to those aforementioned talents, Matt's friendship with Oliver actually dates all the way back to the 8th grade! Making for a very nostalgic podcasting trip down memory lane.
Things begin with Matt and Oliver talking about recently reconnecting due to the untimely loss of a beloved mutual friend. Matt candidly discusses his struggles with ADHD since his youth, describing the many challenges and insecurities he's experienced over the years because of it. Oliver learns a ton about the film industry, with Matt consistently showcasing his extensive knowledge of cinema. All this and much more!
Recorded on June 16th, 2022
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 20 / Guests: 10 (I was victorious!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Join Oliver as he chills with talented comedian and visual artist Abdullah Usman! A gifted comedic writer and a master of crowd work, his stage presence is simply undeniable. Fresh off a standup comedy tour of Alberta, Abdullah brings his hilarity to the Just Chill Podcasting studio for a memorable chat!
Things kick off with Abdullah talking about his experience performing comedy on the road, which also resulted in him being absent for Ottawa's recent derecho wind storm event. Things proceed to get into a ton of interesting and engaging topics, with rogue tangents steering the course along the way. The discussion dives into philosophical ideologies, superheroes, Islamophobia, mindfulness and so much more!
Recorded on June 9th, 2022
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 19 / Guests: 10 (No match... we spoke WAY longer that expected and Abdullah had to jet).
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Join Oliver as he chills with wildly talented singer, songwriter and musician Vic Ruggiero! In addition to his bevy of solo albums and side projects, Vic is also a founding member of legendary New York City ska/reggae group The Slackers!
Things start off with Vic talking about The Slackers' current tour, which is not only in support of their newest album 'Don't Let the Sunlight Fool Ya'... but also their 30th anniversary as a band! Oliver learns about the inspirations behind some of their newest tracks, and Vic shares some of his memories about visiting Canada. This fun conversation also gets into politics, comic strips, nicknames, Dolly Parton and so much more!
Recorded on May 12th, 2022
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 19 / Guests: 10 (No match...He had a show to play!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Join Oliver as he chills with tattoo artists Kerrie Anderson and Tony Croxen! Both based out of the Calgary area, Kerrie is a well established tattoo artist and Tony is her very promising apprentice (in addition to being her beau). Their knowledge of the industry and dedication to exceptional service is wildly apparent.
This podcast is both informative and entertaining, as the guests educate Oliver on the world of tattoos with insight and charm. Kerrie explains why she decided to pursue tattooing as a career, and Tony breaks down his experience as an apprentice so far. The conversation also touches on tattoo removal, fads, work ethic and so much more!
Recorded on May 10th, 2022
Audio/Visual Production by Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 19 / Guests: 10 (No match...Zoom!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Join Oliver as he chills with comedian, speaker and disability awareness advocate Michael Lifshitz! Making his triumphant return to the show, Michael brings the charm and hilarity (as usual)! This episode also marks the first time that #JustChillwithOliverGeorge was ever recorded remotely!
This podcast is a fun time catching up with a friend, that also touches on some very important issues. Michael discusses ongoing accessibility shortcomings in modern society, and the conversation also touches on the isolation of the pandemic. Oliver finds out about Michael's upcoming one-man show at The Ottawa Fringe Festival, which is set to finish off with the taping of his first comedy album!
Recorded on May 3rd, 2022
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 19 / Guests: 10 (No match...first remote podcast!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Join Oliver as he chills with actor, comedian, host and producer Jennifer Candy! In addition to being a multi-talented entertainer, she is also a dedicated mother, wife and pet owner. Jennifer also holds the unique distinction of being the only daughter of the late, great Hollywood icon John Candy!
This great chat kicks off with talk about Jennifer's fantastic live interview show 'Couch Candy'. Oliver inquires about her approach to hosting and the interesting dynamic of conducting interviews with a live studio audience in attendance. Jennifer discusses her decision to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, despite her Dad's past reservations about the idea. Oliver fires off some fun questions about John and learns about a seemingly paranormal occurrence that Jennifer experienced when her father passed away.
Recorded on May 3rd, 2022
Audio/Visual Production by Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 19 / Guests: 10 (No match...another Zoom chat!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Join Oliver as he chills with business owner and game designer Steve Resk! He is the co-founder, President and CEO of the tabletop gaming company SRG Universe, Inc. Their exciting and strategic wrestling card game 'Supershow' has developed a dedicated and passionate fanbase that continues to grow rapidly. Steve and his team are committed to making sure that their products foster a friendly community and positive gaming experience for all involved!
This episode is full of inspirational stories about Steve's journey to where he is today. He breaks down his gaming roots, and shares a tale about almost closing a deal with Topps years before starting his own company. Oliver learns more about the origins of Supershow and the many things that make it so unique and captivating. Steve talks about the thrill of having many well-known wrestlers sign up to be featured as competitors in his game, including a magical encounter with wrestling legend Chris Jericho!
Recorded on April 7th, 2022
Audio/Visual Production by Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly
ARCADE- Oliver: 19 / Guests: 10 (No match...back to Zoom this time around!)
©2022 Just Chill with Oliver George