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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 Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with friend and fellow local comedian Simone Holder! Even though she only began doing stand up comedy 14 months ago, she has been performing almost non-stop since her debut. During which time she has been delighting audiences here in Ottawa, as well as in Toronto, Kingston and Montreal.
Things start off with Oliver asking about Simone's experiences so far in the world of comedy, and how things shifted when the pandemic erupted. Particularly her decision to branch out into launching her own video podcasts during the initial lockdown. She goes on to describe an experience in which one of her shows (entitled 'Black Don't Crack') ended up being the target of a racist tirade by members of the Ku Klux Klan!
This all leads the conversation into talk about the George Floyd protests, and further exploring Simone's other personal brushes with racism throughout her life so far. Oliver then learns about Simone's daunting medical history, finding out that she nearly died. Not just once... but on two separate occasions that were years apart!
Recorded on November 29th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 13 / Guests: 5 (Finally got a match in... with masks on!)
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with Canada's beloved Rick Campanelli! Gracing television screens for over two decades now, he's widely known for his time as Rick 'The Temp' on Muchmusic. As well as his lengthy career following that with Entertainment Tonight Canada!
In this season two premiere episode, Rick shares what it's been like taking a step back from the entertainment industry for the last few years. Instead choosing to focus on being a full-time father to his three sons. This leads to conversation about trying to break down stereotypical gender roles in relation to parenting. Rick then regales Oliver with the story of his elaborate 1994 Muchmusic VJ Search contest submission, and how the channel would transform during his tenure there.
Oliver inquires about the most difficult celebrity interviews of Rick's career, before delving into his charitable experiences travelling as a World Vision Canadian Ambassador. The chat ends off by shifting into Rick's love of sports, and his mindset of always wanting to live life to it's fullest.
Recorded on November 20th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 12 / Guests: 5 (No match, Zoom)
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Join Oliver for the season one finale episode, as he chills with Degrassi legends Pat Mastroianni and Stefan Brogren!! Playing Joey and Snake respectively, they have both been integral parts of the Degrassi franchise for decades now. On screen and behind the scenes, these two have helped to shape the Degrassi legacy in a massive way. Watch Oliver gush while meeting his tween idols!
The episode kicks off with Pat shedding some light on his new documentary titled 'Narbo's Guide To Being A Broomhead'. The film captures the magic of the 'Degrassi Palooza' event which was held in 2019, and features many interesting cast panel discussions. Then, Oliver asks Stefan about his recent experience being a guest guest on 'Canada's Drag Race'!
Conversation shifts to old school Degrassi talk, with Oliver finding out which other character the guys would have most liked to play. Pat and Stefan share their thoughts and feelings about the longevity of the show, and revisiting their characters in 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'. Things wrap up with discussion about Aubrey Graham's transformation into Drake, and some favourite moments on set with Kevin Smith.
Recorded on October 13th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 12 / Guests: 5 (No match, Zoom)
Check out Pat's documentary at: www.degrassitour.com
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with beloved CBC radio personality Alan Neal! Host of CBC's 'All In A Day', Alan has a ton of broadcasting experience and is an absolute pleasure to converse with. Over the years, he has interviewed countless interesting individuals. Which makes it even more interesting to have him on the other side as Oliver's guest in this episode.
The conversation kicks off with some discussion about COVID-19, and how the pandemic has impacted those in the world of radio. Oliver reminisces about first meeting Alan over two decades ago, and asks him how he got his start in the media industry. Mid-explanation, technical issues cut off the conversation... but things were back up and running in no time! Alan was able to continue his story and then things got a little geeky.
Recorded on September 27th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 12 / Guests: 5 (No match, Zoom)
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with Canadian fitness icons Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod! Both very accomplished athletes, Hal and Joanne are perhaps best known for their televised health and fitness programming called 'BodyBreak'. Which has been helping people of all kinds to "keep fit and have fun" for over 30 years now!
In this memorable 30th episode, things get off to a very insightful start. Oliver asks Hal about his recent decision to open up to the media regarding his experiences with racism. Hal explains how anger is a waste of energy, and Joanne discusses how inclusion has always been the core element of BodyBreak. Things end on a lighter note, as Oliver finds out who is the bigger jokester, and what Hal and Joanne's favorite cheat foods are.
Recorded on September 15th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 12 / Guests: 5 (No match, Zoom)
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with the infamously edgy Darren 'Frosty' Frost! Well known for his ability to find the funny in taboo and often illicit subject matter, Darren holds the record for the most independent Canadian comedy releases! In addition to performing stand up comedy for thirty years, Darren is also a skilled actor and voice over artist.
In this raw and informative episode, things start out with Darren explaining how his last big tour plans were shelved by the outbreak of the pandemic. Oliver learns all about Darren's fascinating journey through the world of comedy, including an incident where an especially unruly heckler assailed him with a scotch tumbler. Darren explains why bizarre censorship decisions prompted him to boycott ever performing at Just For Laughs again, and recounts some of his most extreme shows of the past.
Recorded on September 11th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 12 / Guests: 5 (No match, Darren had to book it)
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with the friendly, talented and resourceful Darcy Ryan! From being a skilled hairdresser, to his impeccable photography skills, Darcy is a true artist. Beyond that, Darcy is a stand up dude and extremely fun person to hang with!
In this episode, Darcy explains what it has been like utilizing his gifts as a hairdresser on film sets, as well as how his shutterbug aptitude has recently branched out into wildlife photography. Oliver inquires about Darcy's various crafts, including his amazing cosplay creations and genius at item-repurposing. The chat eventually makes it's way into the allure of 'Tiger King', and Darcy showcases his pop-culture tattoo-sleeve!
Recorded on September 7th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 12 / Guests: 5 (Victorious once more!)
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with Canada's original punk-princess, Bif Naked! In addition to being a powerhouse of musical talent, Bif is also extremely passionate about both human and animal rights activism. Recently, she has branched out into the CBD realm with a company called 'Mona Lisa Healing'!
In this enlightening episode, Bif shares her unique and fascinating outlook on life. From her interesting childhood and bullying in her youth, to overcoming an unhealthy lifestyle and ultimately kicking breast cancer's ass! Oliver asks Bif a few fun questions before getting the details about her upcoming projects. Including her forthcoming album 'Champion' and a poetry book that's coming down the line called 'Razor Blade Chewing Gum'.
Recorded on August 27th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Zoom
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 11 / Guests: 5 (No match/Zoom)
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with comedian Tim Riel! His work as a stand up comic, and host/MC of both the Ottawa and Montreal comic-cons has made him a recognizable face in the Canadian pop-culture community. Tim also hosts an online game show called 'Codenames Live!', every Monday and Thursday night on Twitch!
In this friendly hangout, things start off with Tim explaining what it was like to grow up in a military family and his roots in comedy. The conversation heads into parenting, divorce, health and relationships... but worry not fellow geeks! Tim and Oliver discuss a dweeby ton of nerditude! From comics and board games, to television and movies!
Recorded on August 25th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 11 / Guests: 5 (Fucking great match! SO close, but Tim clinched it!)
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Join Oliver as he chills with the multi-talented Spencer 'Spenny' Rice! Perhaps best known as one half of the notorious, Canadian comedy duo 'Kenny vs Spenny', Spencer has also been an actor, director, producer and more. A lifelong lover of music, Spenny is a skilled Blues guitarist and soulful crooner.
In this zany episode, Spenny explains to Oliver what it was like to become part of the American media machine. Detailing the early days of Kenny vs Spenny, as well as his infatuation with Hollywood as a youth. Oliver asks Spencer if there were ever a competition that didn't happen that he wishes would have, and then Spenny's Mom randomly calls him and says hi to the show! The episode ends with Spenny recounting a tale about the time he was duped into taking a 2.5 gram dab on video... a video that Oliver managed to get his hands on!
Recorded on August 16th, 2020
Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly
Edited (poorly) by Oliver George
ARCADE- Oliver: 11 / Guests: 4 (no match/pandemic)