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Artists on Art with Drea MacdonaldDan CurrieI've loved Dan Currie's guitar playing and songwriting for a very long time, and we've played (and recorded) in a number of bands together. It was so great to sit down and talk about how all artists have the innate need to create, when he made the choice to finish what he starts in life, and how he still thinks about playing guitar all day, every day. You can find Dan's music on the streaming platforms, and keep an eye out for his (as yet unnamed) new band. Theme Song: "Art" by Tanya Davis www.tanyadavis.ca2025-07-1139 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldTanya DavisSo glad to have Tanya Davis on the show! Tanya is a writer, poet, songwriter, musician and PEI's currant Poet Laureate. When I was dreaming up this podcast, I attempted to write a new song to use as a theme, but nothing was working. Eventually I had the feeling that the perfect theme song for this project had already been written, and soon after I remembered Tanya's wonderful song "Art". Graciously, she allowed me to use the tune for this season. Our chat covered a lot of ground, including religion, money, and how art can be an important tool...2025-07-0443 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldTess MartinTess Martin is a filmmaker, animator, teacher and visual artist based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. We spoke about a few of her recent short films, the creative process, how your childhood can affect the art you make as an adult, and the challenges (and perks) of being an independent artist. You can find more about her work at https://www.tessmartinart.com/.Theme song: "Art" by Tanya Davis https://tanyadavis.ca/Logo/Artwork: Birdmouse https://www.birdmouse.ca/2025-06-2745 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldNudieDespite knowing each other for years and even playing in a band together, there was much I didn't know about Nudie, who arrived on the PEI music scene 20+ years ago and fairly quickly formed one of the East Coast's most beloved (although no longer active) honky-tonk bands, Nudie & The Turks. Nudie came out to the East end of the Island to chat about his musical journey, why he stayed in PEI, and how he sort of "fell into" songwriting. You can find his music on all of the streaming services, and follow him on Facebook and Instagram for show...2025-06-2041 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldMillefiore ClarkesMillefiore Clarkes is an award-winning filmmaker based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. We had a fun chat about the film industry, the themes that run through most of her work, how she tends to stick with her "tried and true" methods. You can find out more about her work (and watch some of her films) on her production company website: https://www.onethousandflowers.tv/2025-06-1338 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldLuke LeunesI first met Luke Leunes several decades ago when he was working in graphic design, selling beautiful paintings of birds and playing music. Since then, he's had many different jobs in various artistic fields, and we had a great chat about making art while making a living. 2025-06-0634 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldMonica LaceyMonica Lacey is another multi-genre artist based in Charlottetown, PEI. It's hard to count the number of different ways she makes art, and she has worked very hard to build up PEI's art community. We talked about her photography and visual art, how she finds the time to work, and how she stays grounded in a chaotic world. You can find out more about her on her website: https://monicalacey.com/ or on her Instagram account @dancethechanges.2025-05-3031 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldJohn MacKenzie (Mumbling Jack)John and I discuss his no-nonsense approach to the craft of writing poetry, his escape from PEI at a young age and what it takes to get good at anything. His poetry spans a range of subjects from the human condition to nature (the moon, the crows) to the confluence of physics and art. He has released three collections of poetry and uploads new poems regularly on his blog; https://mumblinjack.wordpress.com/2025-05-2340 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldKatie McGarry Katie McGarry (married name Currie) is one of my favorite humans. She grew up in Iona, PEI (not Belfast, as I say in the interview) and lives there with her family. She is a holistic wellness practitioner and an award-winning singer/songwriter. We've shared many stages together and I was so happy to have her come out to the Bay for a chat about creativity, the music industry and Wayne's World.2025-05-1630 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldLenny Gallant (Birdmouse)Sacrificing stability to live a simple life, free to allow creativity to flow. Lenny Gallant has found a niche in Atlantic Canada's original art scene by using reclaimed and found materials to create unique custom furniture, wall hangings and more, which he sells online and from his shop in Fortune Bridge, PEI. Lenny is a multi-genre artist, and we talked about his music, some big life changes that pushed him in different directions, and how hard it is to find the "free time" to be a creator in today's world. You can see his work at https://www.birdmouse...2025-05-0830 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldMathias Kom of The Burning HellMeet Mathias Kom, the man behind the band The Burning Hell. They are based in Eastern Prince Edward Island but you may have seen them in Newfoundland, Germany, Peterborough or Australia. Mathias and I go way back and it was so great to have a chat about creativity, making money making art, and how a song you didn't think was that great can make a huge impact on audiences. The Burning Hell are on tour right now in Europe, you can find their tour dates on their website: https://www.theburninghell.com/2025-05-0243 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldTeaser Trailer #2A little sneak peak at the upcoming season.2025-05-0103 minArtists on Art with Drea MacdonaldTeaser Trailer #1Meet your host, Drea Macdonald, and find out what this podcast is all about! 2025-04-1305 min
The Richard Syrett ShowThe Richard Syrett Show, February 15th, 2024 - Freedom Convoy Protesters Sue Trudeau and Freeland for Freezing Their Bank Accounts! The Richard Syrett Show, February 15th, 2024Canada's Crazy Minister of Environment and Climate Change Says "No More Federal Money for Roads." - Cory Morgan, Western StandardKeeping an Eye on Your Money - "Rebranding Carbon Tax is Like Putting Lipstick on a Pig" - Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of The Canadian Taxpayers FederationIn Defense of Women - Mia Hughes, Women's Declaration International CanadaFreedom Convoy Protesters Sue Trudeau and Freeland for Freezing Their Bank Accounts! - Keith Wilson, Lawyer representing four Convoy ProtestersNew Study Reveals Canadians Not A...2024-02-161h 31
isletunesisletunes #001: August 13, 2023On this début episode of "isletunes" - which brings all of Prince Edward Island's music together for the first time - two songs make their own world premieres, a beloved PEI tradition gets a musical tribute, and singer Drea MacDonald comes aboard to talk about her years-long career and upcoming gig at St. Peter's Courthouse Theatre. Listen carefully and you'll also catch a slew of other gigs and some PEI history! It's all genres. All decades. All-inclusive. And all PEI. Only on "isletunes"!2023-08-131h 09
Outlaw BlitzEpisode 134- Drea DaySend us a textThe Outlaws are back with a deep take episode. Top 5 Concession stand favorites, 5 Crazy from Purple Rain81, Over/under & rabbit hole.Support the show#outlawblitz @outlawblitz 2023-05-1052 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1057 - Comic Beat Insider 14: On the Couch with Dr. Andrea Letamendi!In our 14th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friend/clinical psychologist/fellow nerd Dr. Andrea Letamendi. This week, we chat mental health and self-care during a pandemic and lockdown. Dr. Drea gives incredible counsel on coping during this time. They also chat about what they've been watching lately and why, her podcasts and just how Batman would handle this lockdown. Always a super fun discussion. Join us each week to listen in live! Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Leave...2020-07-1100 min