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PodCavernE91 - The Double MulliganHosts Nick (@fivestergram) & Brie Watson (@briewats0n) are in it pretty deep at the time this episode was recorded. With feelings of stagnation, injury and loss, our two humble hosts are really feeling the name of the podcast. Although recording in the same room for the first time since Covid has added a level of irreverence towards life that might just help them get back on track. The hosts review March and April, check in on their lighthouse words, constant struggles and tank fillers. Will the check in be enough to get back on the creative horse?
...2025-05-1600 minPodCavernE90 - The Call is Coming from Inside the BrainHost Nick Watson (@fivestergram) is in a real pickle this episode as he and co-host Brie Watson (@briewats0n) find solutions to the doom scrolling rabbit hole that is US politics on YouTube. (There are two surprisingly easy solutions.) As the hosts review the second month of 2025, they continue to check in on their lighthouse words and constant struggles. It’s not all heavy though, each host brings up a number of tank fillers to help them get through that cold lil’ February. Like Conan hosting the Oscars, there is a beacon of hope!
The post E90 – The Cal...2025-03-2438 minPodCavernE89 - The Constant MehHosts Nick Watson (@fivestergram) and Brie Watson (@briewats0n) discuss their tank-fillers & drainers in the creative department of their ongoing struggle to make literature and comedy, (respectively.) They’re a month into 2025 and are checking in on the progress following their respective Lighthouse words. Are they still being guided in the right direction? Or did the longest January in history have other plans for our noble hosts?
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The Constant StruggleE86 - Zane Caplanksy: A Dish, a Dream and a Lotta HustleOur guest in this episode is mustard and smoked-meat wizard Zane Caplansky, founder of Caplanksy's Deli & purveyor of fine mustards. When Nick had the idea of interviewing a chef to discuss the artistic elements of food and cooking, Zane immediately came to mind. As it turns out, the struggles associated with balancing artisanal meats and mustards and attempting to find balance in life are huge. Six-figure-legal-fees huge.
And yet, Zane is probably the most optimistic and hopeful guests we've had the pleasure of speaking with - and in the current political climate, that doesn't seem s...2024-05-081h 13The Constant StruggleE85 - Sanctus Editus! Setting Goals for 2024The irony of this episode is that Nick's "Word of the Year" for 2024 is EDIT. And it took Brie four months to edit this dang file. Maybe EDIT should have been both our words!
NEVERTHELESS. Here we are. It's 2024. We're the happiest new members of PodCavern. And we're ready to set and tackle our goals in the struggly world of Arts & Entertainment in Canada for this new year. (Aware that we're already in the second quarter of the new year!)
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Writing, Editing, Fringe Festivals, Sketch Comedy, Goal Setting, Acting2024-04-1249 minThe Constant StruggleE84 -Fight for the Fun with Jo Anne TacordaJo Anne Tacorda is an actor, improviser, singer and one fifth of the popular sketch comedy troupe Big Chick Energy. In this episode of TCS, Brie and Nick find out what it was like to form a sketch troupe in the thick of Covid, what it takes to be part of the Hallmark "Christmasverse" and great tips along the way about embracing your inner-creative.
You're going to love Jo Anne's enthusiasm and it'll leave you "pregnant" with possibilities for new creative projects!
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Comedy, Improv, Acting, Teamwork
MORE JO A...2024-01-031h 00The Constant StruggleE83 - Korri Birch is Everywhere Improvised All at Once***DON'T MISS "Good News Toronto" at Montreal Sketchfest FRI MAY 12th!***
Korri Birch is an actor, improviser, comedian, writer, producer, voice-over artist, puppeteer, teacher and self-proclaimed idiot based in Toronto. In this episode, Brie and Nick chat with Korri about his decision to stop producing, writing, and starring in the award-winning monthly news-themed live comedy show "Good News Toronto" and what's next for this multi-talented, ever-collaborative and exceptionally friendly performer.
It wouldn't be #StrugglePod if we didn't mention some of the difficulties faced by a day-job & the never-ending tasks associated with producing live co...2023-05-101h 26The Constant StruggleE82: Own Your Dreams with Belynda Wilson ThomasBelynda Thomas is an author of novels (Secrets and Silence, Secrets and Sorrow) and children's book (When Can We Get a Puppy,) a blogger, a visual artist, Toastmaster, wife, mother and consultant to Mississauga Writers Group. In this episode, Nick and Brie chat with Belynda about writing, self-publishing and owning your artistic dreams.
We chat about the difficulties making the time to practice your art, and how sometimes it becomes necessary to put things on hold as well as the strength in owning your artistic pursuits.
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Writing, Editing, Self-Publishing, Blogging, Wri...2023-03-041h 15The Constant StruggleE81: Two Birds, One Heather - Time Management for the MultitalentedHeather Eyman is a fitness coach and improviser among many other things and in this episode, we see the path Heather took to narrow down on what's important when there isn't enough time to do everything and when you're the kind of person who enjoys the abundance of what life has to offer.
We also ask her advice on how to fix Nick's darn back! Find out what kind of tips she offers Nick, and all of us when it comes to making deposits into your body bank. (That'll make more sense when you listen!)
...2023-01-041h 15The Constant StruggleE80 -Bumps Along the Creative WayOur first episode in over four months! Why the break? Well you'll just have to listen to the episode and find out. HA! Masters of the tease.
But really, it's a doozy of an episode where Brie & Nick dig deep into some real talk about physical and mental health, motivation, relocation and the whole thing gets a little vulnerable.
It's not all struggle though. There's life. There's travel. There's a mandatory Maron reference!
Take a listen & let us know if it resonates with your journey.
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...2022-11-0254 minThe Constant StruggleE79 - Comedian Mary Hynes’ Light, Love and LaughterChicago's Mary Hynes is an improviser, actor, instructor, stage manager and tall lady. In this episode, Mary reminds us of the importance of leaning into and really living our core values as performers, and human beings. She offers tremendous insight into navigating the unsure waters of the performance industry, including her signature Lean Back. 2022-06-281h 18The Constant StrugglePlaywriting Right with Playwright Evie JonesAll wordplay aside, this is a delightful and informative episode featuring Genevieve (Evie) Jones, playwright, actor, director and mom of Daphne. Evie’s located in the Niagara Region, and chats with Nick and Brie about starting out her artistic career in Niagara, spreading her wings beyond the peninsula and her parents, and the reason for her epic return.
Evie provides us with some deep insight into how the pandemic has been helpful to herself and many artists in finding focus, and the now existing struggle to maintain that focus as the world opens back up.
Wri...2022-04-301h 13The Constant StruggleE77: Comedian Rhiannon Archer’s Educational RedemptionRhiannon Archer is a stand-up comic and instructor, a mom of two little dudes and is currently in school training to become a therapist. In this episode Rhiannon chats with Nick and Brie about her formative years, her ADHD diagnosis, and how it impacted her education and career path and how that path has changed now that better resources are available to assist neurodivergent students.
We dive into Rhiannon’s stand-up comedy career and how she’s been able to keep at it while balancing frustrating hours in the television industry, and now with the demands of scho...2022-03-291h 07The Constant StruggleE76: A Circus Performer’s Year Off ft. Wellesley Robertson IIIIn this episode, Nick and Brie chat with Wellesley Robertson III; a circus-artist, breakdancer, improviser, puppeteer, actor… self proclaimed “Jack of all trades, master of none.” Wellesley has spent the better part of the last decade travelling the world performing with various theatrical productions, seemingly falling into one amazing opportunity after the next.
Join us on this exciting trip around the world and back as we chat with Wellesley about how he got into performing physical theatre, how he takes advantage of his “working vacations” and certainly, since it is an episode of #StrugglePod after all, some of the chal...2022-02-281h 43The Constant StruggleE75: Staying Inspired with Megan FraserHappy New Year Strugglers!
We’re back with another great episode! This time, Nick & Brie chat with Toronto-based special effects make-up artist and instructor Megan Fraser. Megan takes us through her creative journey, starting in Calgary with papier mâché and glue all over her childhood bedroom floor to, probably a fairly similar floor-situation in present day - except with way more silicone fingers.
It wouldn’t be #StrugglePod if we didn’t chat about some of the more challenging elements of Megan’s artistic undertakings. It’s all part of the package to having a thriving c...2022-01-311h 24
Ranked: Top 5 Lists of Stuff That Don't Matter126 - Top 5 Fictional RobotsInitiating Top 5 Protocol 0010101.
Beep boop beep! Some of the most memorable characters in fiction are machines. The way they move, talk, perform functions that are simultaneously grand and wondrous has always been an appeal about them. On the other hand, almost everything is run by a computer chip these days and engineers are doing their best to replicate what we liked about robots in fiction and bring it into the real world (to often terrifying results). The thing that is missing from real life robots is the charm, wonder, and several degrees of separation from our reality...2022-01-272h 07Ranked : Top 5 Lists of Stuff That Don't Matter126 - Top 5 Fictional RobotsInitiating Top 5 Protocol 0010101.
Beep boop beep! Some of the most memorable characters in fiction are machines. The way they move, talk, perform functions that are simultaneously grand and wondrous has always been an appeal about them. On the other hand, almost everything is run by a computer chip these days and engineers are doing their best to replicate what we liked about robots in fiction and bring it into the real world (to often terrifying results). The thing that is missing from real life robots is the charm, wonder, and several degrees of separation from our reality...2022-01-272h 07PodCavern126 - Top 5 Fictional RobotsInitiating Top 5 Protocol 0010101.
Beep boop beep! Some of the most memorable characters in fiction are machines. The way they move, talk, perform functions that are simultaneously grand and wondrous has always been an appeal about them. On the other hand, almost everything is run by a computer chip these days and engineers are doing their best to replicate what we liked about robots in fiction and bring it into the real world (to often terrifying results). The thing that is missing from real life robots is the charm, wonder, and several degrees of separation from our reality...2022-01-272h 07The Constant StruggleE74: 2021 in Review / Struggle BusIn this Year in Review episode, Nick and Brie enjoy a host-cast chat about the year that was; what accomplishments we were able to achieve given the colossal mess of a year we all just collectively endured and what struggles (other than the colossal mess) we endured and attempted to overcome.
Thanks for listening this year pals, and feel free to share your wins from 2021 and your goals for 2022!
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Writing, Editing, Gamification of work, Planning, Parenting, Improv, Acting, Travel, Pet ownership.
Nick's Update: Finished writing t...2021-12-3145 min
Quick PicksEpisode 17: Vegetarian/Vegan CookbooksWhether it's for health reasons, environmental reasons, or to accommodate someone else's dietary needs, we all need good vegetarian and vegan recipes we can count on for regular meals or family gatherings, and Steve joins me to discuss our favorite cookbooks and some of the delicious meals we've made from them.
Discussed:
Vegetable Kingdom: The Abundant World of Vegan Recipes, by Bryant Terry
Books by Isa Chandra Moskowitz:
I Can Cook Vegan
Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious, Vegan Recipes for Every...2021-11-1230 minThe Constant StruggleE73 - Gary Rideout Jr.‘s Habitat for ComedyChances are if you've performed comedy in Toronto, you're likely one degree of separation from this episode's guest; Gary
Rideout Jr., owner of Toronto's famous Comedy Bar & Director of Business Development at The Second City in Toronto. This episode dives into Gary's timeline as a budding comedian-turned-business owner and tracks the many successes he's had along the way, the struggles that come with taking risks and putting yourself out there, as well as some truly great lessons learned along the way.
With the recent tease on social media announcing the opening of a second Comedy Ba...2021-09-301h 23The Constant StruggleE72 - Creating a Comedy Business with Alan BeleriqueAlan Belerique (or Alan Bee as many know him) is a live comedy producer, actor, improviser and writer. His production company This Is Not TV has been creating live comedy content for Toronto audiences for the better part of a decade. His show “This is How We Duo” is making its return to live audiences on September 20th at Comedy Bar in Toronto.
Alan takes us on his journey through the world of comedy from his humble beginnings playing Goldilocks in elementary school, to a year spent in the Azores of Portugal, through to the many shows he’s...2021-08-301h 30The Constant StruggleE71 - How to Write When You Don't Feel Like Writing with Cathryn NaikerCathryn Naiker is a comedy writer, podcaster and stand-up comic. Join us as we explore the journey that took Cathryn from googling “How to Write Comedy?” to becoming a professional TV writer, most recently for the CBC’s upcoming comedy series “Son of a Critch” starring comedian and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
Cathryn gives us some seriously helpful insight in the biggest change she made from writing as a hobby to writing professionally and we chat about how the pandemic has held up some important progress in her stand-up career.
It wouldn’t be #StrugglePod if we didn’t...2021-08-021h 20The Constant StruggleE70 - Kirk McCullough on the Balance Between Money and JoyIn this episode, Nick and Brie celebrate the end of the school year with improviser, producer, and Kindergarten teacher Kirk McCullough. Kirk came into the Toronto improv community as one of the most organized show producers on the scene. One half of the improv duo Cadley Brooper, Kirk produces Duo Derby, one of the only live shows to seemingly seamlessly transition to an ideal online improv experience. Having studied at The Second City and now a member of the Assembly, Kirk is bringing positive, supportive and joyful vibes to the community, both online and off.
When it...2021-06-281h 18The Constant StruggleE69 - Juggling Your Passion with Patrick McDonald & Ryan MiddledorfIn this episode, Nick and Brie sail the high seas of fun as they welcome podcasters Patrick McDonald & Ryan Middledorf of the Parrothead Podcast to the Struggle Zone. Patrick and Ryan were recently invited to join Radio Margaritaville as hosts of their own show! (Fins up, boys!) So, it goes without saying that the boys discuss Jimmy Buffett a little bit in this episode; their relationships with Bubba and the opportunities a Parrothead lifestyle has brought them.
But it's not ALL cheeseburgers in Paradise! We find out what it takes to run a podcast production company, and...2021-05-311h 19The Constant StruggleE68 - Put Yourself into Your Work with Sean BrowningIn this episode, Nick and Brie chat with science fiction writer Sean Browning, author of “I don’t Seem So Bright in a Well Lit Room” (Story Well Publishing.) We chat about Sean’s process; how he wrote his book and published it with a publishing house that wouldn’t have existed without him!
We learn about how Sean developed his artistry through music, improvisation and sketch comedy, and how that led to the story that would eventually become his first book.
And it wouldn’t be an episode of #StrugglePod if we didn’t talk about the...2021-04-261h 47The Constant StruggleE67- Caring for Your Community - with Coko GaloreNick & Brie interview Coko Galore, Artistic & Managing Director of Bad Dog Theatre in Toronto. Though this year's events may have caused the Bad Dog to shut its doors, find out how Coko and her team made a new home for the community with Bad Dog Comedy TV. We ask Coko how she's managed to keep Bad Dog alive and thriving and more inclusive and accessible than ever.
We learn about how Coko found her place in comedy, how intensely she undertook training and how she finds family in uniting with other Black improvisers from across this continent.2021-03-291h 45The Constant StruggleE66 - How To Overcome Creative Atrophy with stand-up comic Ryan DillonIn this episode, Nick & Brie interview stand-up comic Ryan Dillon, who before the lockdown, had big plans for a booked comedy tour of the East Coast of Canada. But when the pandemic hit, all those plans evaporated quickly. We ask Ryan about how a stand-up comic can cope and continue working on his craft in a time where live shows are no longer possible.
We learn about how Ryan got into comedy, about how he uses comedy to heal painful wounds from the past.
Find out more about Ryan’s writing process and some of the...2021-02-221h 28The Constant StruggleE65 -2020 Year in Review or Keep Your Horse Moving ForwardFind out about Nick Watson & Brie Watson's creative Year in Review in this host-cast edition of The Constant Struggle Podcast.
Nick chats about the processes he's put in place to streamline is writing, and how they've been helpful in other areas of his life.
Brie recaptures the year that was and starts 2021 off on the right foot with a new and exciting piece of news.
The episode is sponsored by Improv Niagara and don't forget to check out Apocalypse Chronicles if you're into spooky end-of-the world stories (I mean... now's the time!)
2021-01-251h 11The Constant StruggleE64 - Florian Francois' Hunt for the Great Ping Pong TableFLORIAN FRANCOIS is a bilingual, dual citizen (France-Canada) actor, producer, writer & improviser. Florian spoke with Nick & Brie from the comfort of his home-recording closet about his journey working in a big marketing firm in Paris to hitchhiking across Canada, ultimately discovering his calling as an actor. We chat networking, collaboration and of course improv! We talk about Florian's main source of work during Covid and his hopes and challenges looking to the future. We discuss the struggles of feeling like an outsider when you're an immigrant in a country, especially in an industry with specific limitations when it comes...2020-12-291h 37The Constant StruggleE63 - Tuong La's Podwarts School of Podcraft & PodderyTUONG LA is the creator of Podcavern podcast network. He's a podcaster extraordinaire, improviser, photographer, videographer, editor & new homeowner. Tuong chatted with Nick & Brie over Zoom about how the evolution of his first podcasting project (BroCoolNation) to his current podcast empire; PodCavern. We chat improv; his beginnings at the Improv Embassy in Ottawa, his move to the Making Box in Guelph and his palpable hatred of The Bat. We chat about the struggles of managing creative projects when your team isn't all on the same page, as well as the daunting task of self-promotion. Overall, it's a silly trek...2020-11-041h 28Ranked : Top 5 Lists of Stuff That Don't Matter95 - Top 5 Science Fiction TechnologyBeam me up Scotty!
The world of science fiction has introduced some truly amazing futuristic tech gizmos that real life technology always seemed so dull in comparison. It is no wonder that scientists and tech geeks have done their darndest to recreate some of this sci-fi tech in the real world (to some varying success). This week, join Tuong La and The Constant Struggle's Brie Watson, Nick Watson, and Dan Dingwall as they warp speed ahead to creating a Top 5 Science Fiction Technology list!
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The world of science fiction has introduced some truly amazing futuristic tech gizmos that real life technology always seemed so dull in comparison. It is no wonder that scientists and tech geeks have done their darndest to recreate some of this sci-fi tech in the real world (to some varying success). This week, join Tuong La and The Constant Struggle's Brie Watson, Nick Watson, and Dan Dingwall as they warp speed ahead to creating a Top 5 Science Fiction Technology list!
The post 95 – Top 5 Science Fiction Technology appeared first on PodCavern.2020-10-072h 00Ranked: Top 5 Lists of Stuff That Don't Matter95 - Top 5 Science Fiction TechnologyBeam me up Scotty!
The world of science fiction has introduced some truly amazing futuristic tech gizmos that real life technology always seemed so dull in comparison. It is no wonder that scientists and tech geeks have done their darndest to recreate some of this sci-fi tech in the real world (to some varying success). This week, join Tuong La and The Constant Struggle's Brie Watson, Nick Watson, and Dan Dingwall as they warp speed ahead to creating a Top 5 Science Fiction Technology list!
The post 95 – Top 5 Science Fiction Technology appeared first on PodCavern.2020-10-072h 00The Constant StruggleE62 - Ophira Calof: Bubbling Like ChampagneOPHIRA CALOF is a multi-talented, multi-disciplined and multi-disabled comedian and performer based in Toronto, who's past productions "Generally Hospital" and "Literally Titanium" are challenging the status quo of disability and theatre. Ophira chatted with Brie and Nick over Zoom about her introduction to performance by way of opera, her transition to comedy thanks to a "multi-class discount" and her desire to #cripthescript wherever possible, making theatre more inclusive for both performers and patrons.
Don't miss Ophira's bi-weekly relaxed talk-show Slumber Party on Bad Dog TV.
You can Follow Ophira on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
2020-09-071h 37The Constant StruggleE61 - The Struggly Days of SummerNEW THEME SONG DAY! This is the first episode to feature our new, original theme song created for us by Dan Dingwall. Brie thinks it's great. But she's a little biased. Let us know what you think!
This episode was recorded in the beginning of Phase 2 of the re-opening period in Ontario, so technically Nick & Brie could have met up in person, but we're finding Zoom is just WAY more convenient! Just one of the many number of things we're learning during the global pandemic that's been having such a huge impact on our lives and the...2020-07-1040 minThe Constant StruggleE60 - Writing in the Time of Covid***SPOILER ALERT*** If you haven't seen Jojo Rabbit, there's a pretty big spoiler in this episode. Skip ahead when we start talking about (around 28:30) it if you don't want to ruin a major detail about the film. Same with The Lighthouse, although I feel less so, given the nature of the spoiler.
It's Mother's Day in this second socially distanced episode of TCS and the siblings chat about their respective artistic projects. Nick's rebounded and back to editing his horror novel, and Brie found new scheduling techniques to get her back on track editing her original sitcom...2020-05-1850 min
The Constant StruggleE59 - The Socially Distant StruggleIN THIS EPISODE, Nick and Brie catch up on the artistic struggles they're currently facing now that social distancing is in effect in Ontario to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Are they getting more work done now that they have more time on their hands because they aren't allowed to leave the house? Is the creative process abound with inspiration as this global pandemic permeates all aspects of daily life? Just how many episodes of Better Call Saul can Brie binge-watch? Tune in, find out and #StruggleOn.
2020-03-3147 minThe Constant StruggleE58 - Nick & Brie's 2019 ReviewOK, so we're a little behind. But you know what? Better late than never, that's how the saying goes. In this REVAMPED episode of TCS, Nick & Brie go back to the roots of the podcast and chat sans guest. Why? It's just easier that way. AND we had lots of catching up to do. Mainly, we chatted about our accomplishments (NaNoWriMo) and epic failures (Welland) of 2019 and set our sights on 2020 to face some new fun creative challenges.
2020-02-2059 minThe Constant StruggleE57 - Grace Smith PhD : The Right Things for the Wrong ReasonsGRACE SMITH is a performer, an academic and a damn hard worker. When it comes to the theatre, she's performed it, studied it, written about it and taught it inside and out. She recently performed in her first Fringe Festival tour with her solo show: "Slow Dancing with Mediocre Boys," following the successful run of her ensemble revue "Generally Hospital" at last year's Toronto Fringe. She's fully launched herself into life post-post-grad.
Nick & Brie talk to Grace about education at its many levels - from high school to PhD and stop a few places along the way...2019-09-231h 53The Constant StruggleE56 - Don't You Forget About Dave (Lahti)DAVID LAHTI is an actor, sketch comedian and wizard living in the heart of downtown Toronto. He's TCS host Brie's partner in their sketch troupe The Utilidors and a graduate of the Conservatory program at The Second City Training Centre.
Nick & Brie have a delightfully silly chat with Dave about his experience growing up in London, Ontario, his struggles finding a place in academia, his pursuit of acting by collaborating in independent films and how came to find comedy.
You'll laugh a bunch in this episode as Dave delights us with stories and struggles of...2019-08-021h 05
The Don Tony ShowTWIWH S2 E30 (07/23 – 07/29) This Week In Wrestling HistoryRUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 21 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S2 E30 (07/23 - 07/29) Epic battle between Bob Backlund and Antonio Inoki (for WWWF Championship) ends in a 60 minute draw. A match that is still talked about today. Looking back at WWF 'Brawl To End It All' MTV special event. First ever WWF Championship Title change in a Cage Match as Tito Santana def Greg Valentine for IC Title. Dusty Rhodes' last reign as NWA Heavyweight Champion begins, defeating Ric Flair in a steel cage (1986). Looking back at the original NWA Great American Bash Tour. Audio: Sherri Martel def 64 y/o Fabulous Moolah...2019-07-263h 20The Constant StruggleE55 - Maddox Campbell: Blanket Fort EnthusiastIn Episode #55 of TCS, Brie & Nick chat with Maddox Campbell in Maddox' tent-fort studio in Toronto. MADDOX CAMPBELL (BCS) is an actor, improviser, podcaster, host & so much more. He tells us about his podcasts; Break a Wish, and now-completed Caverns & Comedians, his live shows; Perfect Match & The Know Show, his pub quiz Quizdamonium and his upcoming Toronto Fringe show The Resistance Improvised. He also tells us about the super cool shoot he did a few years back with METRIC. Maddox also opens up about his struggles being recognized as an actor and performer, when for so many of his...2019-05-271h 13The Constant StruggleE54 - Blow That S*#% Up with Kate FentonKATE FENTON is an actor, improviser, content creator, mom, among MANY OTHER things; most pertinent to our conversation however, is how, along with some co-conspirators, she created an IPF trailer for a new webseries called "Band Ladies" in which she, and her fellow book club members get fed up with the mundane and start a punk rock band together.
We talk to Kate about Band Ladies, her theatre company, improv (of course), being a mom and how important it is to appreciate the art you create, even if sometimes, its monetary value only amounts to peanuts.
2019-03-281h 12The Constant StruggleE53 - Improv is the New Punk with Joe AmeroJOE AMERO is done with punk rock. His path has shifted quite a bit since his days in SOFA; he's now a social worker, a father of two, and a Hamiltonian. More importantly to the podcast, he's an improviser. You can find Joe improvising everywhere in Toronto! He trained at The Second City Training Centre, his troupe Pepperoni Pizza Cats perform monthly at the Social Capital Theatre, and with the Assembly, and he's now a Featured Player at the Bad Dog Comedy Theatre.
We talk to Joe about improv. About his love of improv, who he was b...2019-03-011h 02The Constant StruggleE52 - Deb Howey, Leading LadyDEB HOWEY is much more than than the leading lady in Thorold Community Theatre's upcoming production of "Sin, Sex & the CIA," (a farce written by Michael & Susan Parker.) She's a mom of two with a full-time job, and has the know-how to run an entire stage production, on stage and behind-the-scenes.
In this episode, Deb talks to Nick & Brie about the process of putting on live theatre productions for the Thorold Community Theatre; the difficulties involved when all participants are volunteers, and the joys that arise out of these community-building endeavours.
She also gets us r...2019-02-0459 minThe Constant StruggleE51 - Happy Twenty Nine-Tea!Nick & Brie talk about their creative goals for the New Year. And about a few of their other goals, side-hustles and hobbies. Get on board, we're READY for 2019!
2019-01-0447 minThe Constant StruggleE50 - Be Kind to YourselfOur 50th episode (YAY!) has a recurring through-line, the need to treat yourself kindly. Be it with mindfulness, therapy, legal weed or swimming in Lake Erie in October, Nick & Brie talk about the ways to take care of ourselves when we're not feeling our best. We also update everyone on our creative progresses and challenges and take a few fun departures along the way. Like to Golfton-sur-mer!
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Improvised Star TrekEp 196: Moon for SaleThe Crew gets a real fixer-upper. Improvised February 11, 2018 from a suggestion by Brian Sebby via Facebook. Edited by Roger Payton Starring Rayna Caskey as En Bobbi Intern, Sweetie Larson, Lt. Vanderson, Jenny the Barista Eli Mandel as Rip Stiply, Kevin Larson, Jeremy Swanson, Scutty Nick Wagner as Ch’arles Lorem, Connie the Realtor, a Barista, a Dark God Julia Weiss as Lt. Rita King, Brie Larson, En Spot, Holographic Diane, En Mark Sean Kelley as LtCdr Crick Watson, Barista, Starp Larson Ma...2018-09-1825 minThe Constant StruggleE49 - There's Always StrugglesNick and Brie catch you up on the artistic goings on of the summer months. For Nick, it's trying to find the time to edit his latest project in between his kids' baseball games and his newfound obsession with golf. Brie's out and about with improv from Toronto to Niagara, with new projects hatching all over the place and old ones finally wrapping up. Thanks for listening & #StruggleOn everybody!
2018-08-1553 minThe Constant StruggleE48 - Erica Sherwood's Big FIGHT!ERICA SHERWOOD is an actor and filmmaker from St. Catharines, Ontario who's latest project FIGHT! premieres next month on Jun 22nd with a fabulous red carpet screening event in the heart of downtown St. Catharines. Erica helped create the film, in which she also stars, produces, creates foley as well as MANY other things. Erica is a strong promoter of Niagara's growing film industry and hopes that with films like FIGHT along with her not-for-profit Jarico Films for Youth, which aims to build leadership skills and confidence through film for Niagara's youth, will help motivate filmakers to stay in...2018-05-211h 10The Constant StruggleE47: Lacie Williamson & the Dunnville RenaissanceLACIE WILLIAMSON is a visual artist, comedian and event/community planner galore based in Dunnville, Ontario. Recorded in the back room of Lacie's LVW Creative Barracks, a building she purchased in Dunnville's historic downtown to create a space where she could paint and encourage others to create art, Lacie spoke to Nick & Brie about life as a full-time artist in a town with, shall we say, less than progressive views, politics & ideals.
Lacie takes us back to her roots in Dunnville, to her forray in journalism and event planning, into full-time artistry and the amazing achievements she...2018-03-271h 34The Constant StruggleE46: One Foot in the Forest with Jess GrantJESS GRANT is an improviser and improv teacher living in Toronto. Originally from New Brunswick, Jess takes TCS on a journey through her discovery of improv through to her process of using physicality to inspire her amazing scenework along to how the rules of improv helped her through her treatment of Hogkin's lymphoma.
With a clean bill of health, she reflects on some of the clarity she discovered on her journey through cancer treatment and how overcoming it helped her face some of her other fears and self-doubts; like taking the big leap from improv to stand-up c...2018-02-221h 28The Constant StruggleE45: Write Better with Clint MurphyClint Murphy is a sci-fi screenwriter living in Toronto with his wife and two daughters. He recently made it to the 2nd round in an HBO-sponsored one-hour original pilot contest at the Austin Film Festival, where he returned with a wealth of knowledge and insight he was happy to share with TCS.
Clint spoke to Nick and Brie about his writing and structure processes, about the art of pitching and the benefits of watching it firsthand, and he gave us a little preview into his exciting future projects, which lead to an insightful commentary about the representation...2018-01-301h 12The Constant StruggleE44: The Constant Struggle's 2017 Year in Review#SPOILER ALERT! In this episode, we talk a BUNCH about Star Wars : The Last Jedi. So if you haven't seen it yet, we're warning you ahead of time.
Everyone's saying 2017 was a garbage fire, and in many ways it was.
But creatively, for Nick and Brie, things seem to be headed in the opposite direction. Slowly, but surely we're seeing progress on our creative fronts. So this episode focuses on our creative accomplishments in 2017; be they finishing the first draft of a novel (WHAT!) or landing a dream job at comedy-Hogwarts (what-whaaat?)
We a...2017-12-3143 minThe Constant StruggleE43: Jason Loo - The Comic Artist Toronto NeedsJASON LOO is the creator of The Pitiful Human-Lizard, a working-class superhero defending the city of Toronto. Now in its' 16th issue and a part of the Chapterhouse, Jason talks to Nick and Brie about what it's like being a comic book artist in Toronto and creating a superhero who is quintessentially Canadian, all while maintaining a full-time job at a local library. He tells us about the recent onboarding of Chapterhouse's new Chief Creative Officer; Jay Baruchel (ever heard of him?) Jason also shines a light on the Canadian superhero renaissance we're currently seeing. Recorded at the Northern B...2017-11-231h 04The Constant StruggleMaking It All About Janet DavidsonJANET DAVIDSON is an improvisor, actor & Second City instructor who's just gone on an epic journey of self-discovery to Vancouver and is returning to Toronto with a brand new perspective. Nick & Brie caught up with Janet one evening in the Second City Training Centre to find out more about Janet, her passion for both playing and teaching improv, her struggles with dyslexia and hypersensitivity, and her ongoing mission of raising up the women in the improv community. With chats about travel, mental health and the woes of online dating, you won't want to miss this episode that is ALL...2017-09-291h 11The Constant StruggleE41 - See Shit, Do Shit & Eat Shit with Moniquea MarionMONIQUEA MARION is an improviser, character actor and YouTube creator embarking on a new project, in which she plans to travel across British Columbia on her motorcycle and document her experiences along the way in a webseries. Nick and Brie caught up with Moniquea shortly before leaving on this adventure to talk comedy, career and ego-checks. With fun chats along the way about foodieism, travel and real-talk about burn-outs, failures and our inability to celebrate achievements, it's a wild ride into Moniquea's creative journey you won't want to miss.
Follow Moniquea on her BC journey on Twitter: @m...2017-08-221h 14The Constant StruggleE40 - WatsonCastIt's a hostful episode, folks! This time, Brie interviews Nick about how his book is coming along as well as his new sugar/gluten-free lifestyle and Nick interviews Brie about how she just LEFT HER JOB FOR A YEAR to pursue her comedy FULL TIME! So yeah... lots of ground to cover.
Tune in and check in with the hosts of the Constant Struggle's constant struggles!
2017-07-201h 05The Constant StruggleE39 : Dina Senior: Daytime VampireDINA SENIOR: Improviser, Actor, Voice-Actor, Improv Teacher, Daytime Vampire.
DINA talks to Nick and Brie about being a performer in the Niagara Region and the plethora of opportunities that exist in the thriving community theatre scene. She talks about her struggles finding the time to realise her creative goals while juggling a full-time job as well as her side-businesses in fermented health food (like kombucha,) & soap-making. Dina's also jazzed about her latest project; a new improv group called "Niagara Improv" with monthly shows in the Niagara Region.
Find out more about Niagara Improv on Facebook: N...2017-06-221h 10The Constant StruggleE38: Comedy Cramming with Camille Côté
CAMILLE CÔTÉ talks to Nick & Brie about finding her voice in stand-up comedy, her style of writing as well as her experiences in the Toronto comedy scene. She opens up about a heckler who attacked her personal values at a Hamilton club and dishes about the inside scoop working in a hair salon to pay the bills and to balance her life as a hustling stand-up comic.
Follow Camille on Instagram: @coteandscarf
2017-05-251h 03The Constant StruggleE37: BAXO & the Aluminati
BAXO (visual artist) talks to Nick & Brie about his signature artistic style "Aluminism"; how he discovered it and how he creates masterful pieces that look vastly different depending on how it's hit by the light. He also talks about what it's like to be an artist in Welland and the Niagara Region, where a thriving arts community is growing as well as the balance of art and lifestyle.
#StruggleOn
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The Constant StruggleE36 - Matt Schmid Wants to Win You OverIn our latest episode, we chat with Matthew Shmid, all the way from Philedelphia, PA! Matt was in Toronto recently for the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival and we caught up with him to chat about some of the #struggles involved with being sketch comedy writer and performer in the USA.
We discover how Matt came to comedy performance; his slew of bizarre and sometimes abusive side hussles, and the cost of traveling around the country performing.
We also find out what it's like to be in a sketch duo / romantic duo in The Incredible Shrinking M...2017-03-291h 04
The Constant StruggleE35 - Live from Sketchfest with Vance Banzo & Dave BarclayThis edition of TCS was recorded LIVE at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival and featured an interview with emerging sketch comedian Vance Banzo & 10-year veteran of the scene, Dave Barclay.
We talk about the #struggles involved all throughout a sketch comedian's journey. Or at least, the first 10 years of it.
2017-03-1250 minThe Constant StruggleE34: Always Be Juggling with Candace MeeksIn this episode, we chat with the lovely and talented Candace Meeks; improviser, sketch comedian & contributor to many other creative projects, like two webseries & multiple other comedy projects.
Candace talks to us about the difficulties in balancing many projects, a day job, relationships all while trying to figure out what makes her happy.
Keep an eye out for her latest monthly serialized improv show: Quadruple Mountain
Listeners in the US can check out her sketch show LOL LOL Land at the Orlando Fringe Festival in April.
Follow Candace on Twitter: @bettyimprov2017-02-201h 11The Constant StruggleE33: Float On with Allison DoreIn this episode, we chat with comedian & radio host Allison Dore (Ward & Al, SiriusXM Canada) about her struggles navigating and overcoming addiction & depression and we chat career choices (acting, stand-up comedy & radio.)
We discuss healthy ways of battling depression, including our favourite meditation apps and tools for self-care.
We also go into a bit of a sermon about Canadian television, stand-up comedy and our mutual affection for the TV show Newsradio.
Check it out!
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Follow Allison on Twitter: @allisondore | Ward & Al: @WardandAl
Check out...2017-01-241h 25The Constant StruggleE32 - Tyler Morgan's Pie FingersThis episode features an interview with children's author, sketch comedian and improviser Tyler K Morgan. We talk about his book, "The Big Ball of Mud," his struggles with acceptance, the difficulties surrounding collaboration and the problems of being spread too thin.
We also take a look into Tyler's Winnipeg origin story, his move to the big city of Toronto for comedy and acting, and his recent forray into producing.
A super cool episode with a genuiniely nice dude, check it out & #StruggleOn.
Tyler K Morgan on Twitter:@TylerKMorgan
2017-01-111h 25The Constant StruggleE31: 2016 - Year in Review2016 has been quite the year! Looking back on it, we discover it may not have been as bad as everyone's saying it is. At least, not for these two #strugglas. We were published, saw the birth and survival of new shows and projects, and things seem to be looking up for next year.
Take a listen and let us know what you've got in store for 2017.
xoxo
Brie & Nick
#StruggleOn
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The Constant StruggleE30: Ned Petrie's Comedy PatchworkIn this episode, Nick & Brie chat with comedian, writer & voice-actor Ned Petrie about the voice-work he's done for some awesome animated shows, his many writing projects, and some of the crappy gigs he had to take when he was starting out in the biz. Everything added up together makes up his comedy patchwork; a way to sustain oneself as an artist / comedian & to keep yourself busy!
Ned's originally from Cleveland, so you're dang right we talk about the election with him.
Tune in for lots of laughs & find out more about our good buddy Ned!2016-11-251h 22
The Constant StruggleE29 - Alanna McConnell: All About the WoodIn this episode, we chat with Alannah McConnell; a woman of many (hard) hats. We met Alanna while she was a tech at the famous Comedy Bar in Toronto, but while chatting with her, we found out she's a woman of many more talents than finding that perfect at the blow of your improv set.
Take a listen and find out about her work at Canadian Stage, her building projects as well as a sneak peak into some of Toronto's newest interactive theatre.
Follow Alanna's adventures on Twitter: @mcconnellalanna2016-11-0155 minThe Constant StruggleE28: Hot Showers & Cold Fish with MARC HALLWORTH
Our latest episode is a chat with sketch, stand-up and improv comedian Marc Hallworth as we explore the struggles involved with finding just how little you can survive off in order to pursue your passion.
Marc talks his night and day switches from Bully to Theatre Actor, and from Engineer to Comedian.
Join us as we navigate the muddy waters of relationships, both romantic and professional with a little insight on what it takes to keep a troupe like Vest of Friends going for 6 years!
Follow Marc on Twitter: @hallworthmarc & join him at Come...2016-09-071h 19The Constant StruggleE27 - Immediate MediumA host-cast edition of The Constant Struggle where Nick and Brie catch up one-on-one for the first time since January.
One of Nick's stories was published in a book! Brie's headed to Boston!
So many updates & so much fun. #StruggleOn, everyone!2016-07-2940 minThe Constant StruggleE26: Rob Hills' PerspectiveNick and Brie went to the Providence Rehab Facility to visit improviser and graphic artist Robert Ariss Hills, designer of our logo, and a great friend of Brie's.
Almost two weeks ago, Rob suffered a massive stroke. He still can't move the left side of his body. But is able to make Nick and Brie howl with laughter with talk of heavy metal music, Arnold Palmers and life inside the hospital.
Take a listen to this beautiful episode with our very dear friend, whom we hope recovers VERY quickly and is up walking again VERY soon (because Brie...2016-07-181h 10
The Constant StruggleE25 - Getting Odd with Holly & AlliIn our latest episode, we chat with Holly Wyder and Allison Harris, writers & actors of the Fringe play "Getting Odd". With Fringe in full-swing here in Toronto, we find out about the Fringe play writing process, long-distance writing partnerships, the importance of a good team.
We find out about this team's background in musical theatre & chat about their future performing as a duo.
We talk about some of the Fringe shows we've seen to date, some of the struggles Fringe artists and comedians face (like flyering, ick!), but most importantly, we talk about "Getting Odd."
Getting Odd...2016-07-051h 08The Constant StruggleE24 - The Director: Laura Anne "Multi-Hat" HarrisNick and Brie chat with theatre artist Laura Anne Harris about playwriting, solo-performance and writing and directing Fringe productions; from her first Fringe hit "Pitch Blonde" to plans for her newest production in the works.
She gives some Fringe tips and dishes on her favourite Fringe Festivals in the country. Super approrpriate as we go into Summer Fringe Season!
We chat about what it's like being a West-Coaster living in Toronto and about her upcoming move to Syracuse, NY. The importance of family and the sacrifices we make to be with the ones we love.
Oh also...2016-06-081h 07The Constant StruggleE23 - Find Your Turnip with NATASHA BOOMERTuesday was an epic day for the improv community in Toronto. The end of an Era. The last Wheel of Improv ever. We were lucky enough to chat with the creator of Wheel, Natasha Boomer, about closing out this chapter of her life and about what comes next.
We find out about her McDonalds-fueld pre-performance life, her introduction to improv, playwriting and the eventual creation of the Wheel. We chat about her healing journey and her interest in alternative medicine.
And of course, we talk about her upcoming one-woman show "All Fired Up" which takes place:
Saturday, May...2016-05-191h 06
The Constant StruggleE22 - Writing is Good! with Luke Coles
In Episode 22, Nick and Brie chat with screenwriter Luke Coles about his writing process, his "struggle-job" (which is actually pretty cool) and the importance of spirituality in writing.
We talk about the importance of finding one's voice, being honest and finding your POV and we learn about an important teacher who helped Luke get and stay motivated.
We tackle the issue of addiction as Luke shares his story about how writing helped his sobriety and that ultimately, writers write and writing is good!
Follow Luke on Twitter: @LukeColes1
2016-05-031h 11The Constant StruggleE21 - Bears, Balls & Parallel Thinking with Sharilyn Johnson
In this episode, Nick and Brie talk with author and comedian Sharilyn Johnson. She chats about her time as a comedy reporter and her shift towards more creative goals, which include writing, improv and overcoming her anxieties around clown.
We discuss the issue of parallel thinking after the idea for her recent parody of The Producers was upstaged by Jimmy Kimmel's show.
And of course, we chat about Colbert fandom and the huge undertaking she took, writing a book devoted entirely to The Colbert Report: "Bears & Balls: The Colbert Report A-Z"
...2016-04-151h 42The Constant StruggleE20 - Catherine McCormick's Big Break... Maybe...In this episode, Nick and Brie chat with comedian Catherine McCormick, who's recently been invited to move to Los Angeles to work on a could-be huge comedy TV pilot. Find out how she got it, how she got into comedy, and why it was finally time to consciously uncouple from her day job.
#StruggleOn & follow her on Twitter: @McCormCorp2016-03-161h 34The Constant StruggleE19 - Valentine's Pod: The Nugget TuckerIn this episode, Nick and Brie chat with their respective significant others: Kathryn & Dan and chat about the various struggles associated with being partnered up with a struggling artist. Sound like a fun idea? Only one way to find out!
Connect with us on Twitter @strugglepod & #StruggleOn2016-02-141h 05The Constant StruggleE18 - Gillian English Won't Back DownIn this episode, siblings Nick and Brie Watson chat with actor and storyteller Gillian English about her upcoming tour of the Australian Fringe Festival circuit with her two one-woman shows: "Drag Queen Stole my Dress" and "Get Around Me".
We talk to Gillian about her love of Shakespeare, her theatrical education and her encounter with Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons. In a discussion about Gillian's storytelling, we learn about a previous trip to Australia, where she was sexually assaulted while representing Team Canada at the Australian Rules Football International Cup. We discuss the prevalence of sexual assault in...2016-01-271h 19The Constant StruggleE17 - Frosty BiscuitsNick & Brie check in with their creative projects now that the Holidays are over and we've moved into, what Nick calls, "short story season." He's got a story on the go, and he gives us a sneak peak into the plot and process and finding out the story's main conflict.
Meanwhile, it's a new year, and Brie's got two brand new show formats coming out, and a comedy show on the horizon tackling mental health issues. Also, she tries, rather incoherently, to explain a Harold to a relatively new improviser.
Plug your ears in and #StruggleOn!2016-01-191h 06The Constant StruggleE16 - A New York Dave of Mind w/ David TichauerIn this episode Nick & Brie chat with sketch writer & improviser Dave Tichauer who recently made the big move from Toronto to New York in pursuit of a career in comedy writing.
Dave compares his training at The Second City with New York's UCB. We talk about his work in Canadian Comedy Award nominated troupe Shoeless & his CBC radio pilot with writing partner Ned Petrie.
We also go into some very deep and important information about Alfred Hitchcock's films, The Olive Garden and a significant moment in US History.
Follow Dave on Twitter at: @DavidTichauerThanks for listening & #StruggleOn2016-01-051h 04The Constant StruggleE15 - No Bitch w/ Daphney JosephIn this episode we chat with improviser Daphney Joseph about her journey into the Toronto comedy scene from Montreal, where she grew up. We talk about performing in French and English and the places she's found to do both here in city, like Les Improbables and le Club des Marteaux.
We chat about the difficulties managing your time when balancing three jobs, rehearsals and performances, about her venture into stand-up comedy and certainly about Coko & Daphney, her popular improv duo coached by Matt Folliott.
Follow Daphney on Twitter @DaphneyisJoseph.Follow Coko & Daphney on Twitter @CokoAndDaphney & on Facebook at https...2015-12-141h 17The Constant StruggleE14 - The Constant Happy JamNick and Brie's regular check-in where we talk about the various progress we've been having and setbacks with our various creative projects.
Nick's overcoming a recent writing draught and Brie's dealing with the difficulties of Winter's constant darkness.
By the way, the Keanu Reeves movie we were talking about is called JOHN WICK. We couldn't remember in the episode, but we've since done our research.
And yet, they still find time to talk about great comedy, basketball and of course, the upcoming Holiday Season.
2015-12-0358 minThe Constant StruggleIn Real Life with Alex WongIn this episode, Nick and Brie talk to Toronto actor and improviser Alex Wong from the upcoming webseries "IRL The Series," which currently received its funding via a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.
We talk to Alex about his experience working on the webseries that incorporated beat-prov-style development, his history accepting gigs on Craigslist, which he does NOT recommend and how he's big in Germany!
To take a look at his work, follow Alex on Twitter @LOLalexwong and www.facebook.com/IRLtheSeries/
2015-11-231h 18The Constant StruggleE12 - Follow Your Passion with Dale WellsIn this episode, we talk to Dale Wells, half of the Toronto Dandies, and creator of Holodeck Follies, a monthly Star Trek-themed variety show that was featured live at this summer's past FanExpo.
With Dale, we chat about his return to improv, his love of all things geek, family, day jobs and following your passion.
Check out The Dandies & Holodeck Follies at https://improvdandies.wordpress.com/ or on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torontodandies/Twitter: @TorontoDandiesInstagram: ImprovDandies
Laugh Long & #StruggleOn2015-11-021h 19The Constant StruggleE11 - Feedback FunIn this episode, Nick gets feedback on his first script, which brings him to the a-ha moment that will take him through his next draft. Brie's been a busy beaver with the Big City Improv Festival and starting a brand-new sketch comedy troupe.
Nick had a birthday, which means it was time for him to review all this goals and plans from last year according to the nerdist way-of-life.
Brie gets training with 30 Rock's Scott Adsit.
And of course, we talk about the Blue Jays because we recorded it before yesterday happened.
Thanks for listening and #Stru...2015-10-241h 09The Constant StruggleE10 - Hurricast with Ryan HughesIn this episode, Nick & Brie chat with actor, writer & improvisor Ryan Hughes about some of the struggles he's currently facing in the pursuit of his art.
Ryan speaks of a few pros and cons of the day job, and what happens when it's gone. He discusses issues of confidence and mental health. We also delve into a deep discussion about women in comedy and *~*GASP*~* even feminism!
Be sure to check Ryan out on Twitter @ryanfhughes & his improv troupe Peggy Molson @peggymolson
Peggy Molson are competing in the Big City Improv Festival's "TKO" tournament. Their semi-final set i...2015-09-301h 19The Constant StruggleE09 - Summer's EndWell kids, summer's over and with that brings a whole new world of struggles, but not without mentioning the break we took from them during the warm months to relax and refuel the tank.
In this episode, Nick talks about his trip to Chicago, IL with his buddies and Brie mentions her voyage to Halifax, Nova Scotia for the Atlantic Fringe Fest. Both reference their respective cities' great garlic-bread-type products.
We discuss new and ongoing projects and how to jump back into them now that the colder months are upon us.
BTW: Nick's Instagram is: https://in...2015-09-221h 04The Constant StruggleE08 - Crime Doesn't Care About PantsIn this episode, Nick & Brie explore good techniques to EDIT your writing, how to refuel your artistic tank & we give a few shout outs to other podcasts we've been checking out.
AMONGST SO MANY OTHER THINGS!
Check it out, and #StruggleOn!
2015-08-251h 01The Constant StruggleE07 - Dan RosenIn this episode, we talk to Dan Rosen; a Toronto screenwriter currently working on developing his short film "Joe & Mary's Kid" into a feature.
Be sure to check out the short right here: https://vimeo.com/92735757.
We talk to Dan about his many current projects, his studies, his hotel job and his own constant struggles.
Listen to his episode, follow him on Twitter @dantheguyrosen and #StruggleOn folks!
2015-08-031h 22The Constant StruggleE06 - Chicken PodThe struggle continues as Nick has a new deadline to meet before his family vacation to Scotland and Brie's working 7-days a week for the next month; long hours, and little spare time to devote to comedy. Find out what they're doing to keep it going.
Share your personal struggles with us at @strugglepod or at constantstrugglepod@gmail.com
Struggle On!
2015-07-061h 15The Constant StruggleE05 - Score Your Writing TouchdownsIn this episode, Nick and Brie discuss their respective artistic struggle and deal with certain issues like guilt, rejection, networking and the GRIND. We're trying to find ways to stay motivated to help us keep creating and moving forward.
Give it a listen! If you wish to discuss your daily grind on a future episode, give us a shout at @StrugglePod.
#StruggleOn everybody!
2015-06-251h 03The Constant StruggleE04 - Susannah KiernanThis month, we talk to our first special guest EVER, triple-threat and hilarious improviser/sketch comedian, Susannah Kiernan (@SusannahKiernan).
We go on a journey into her creative struggles and discover all the stops she's taken along the way (like Switzerland!) to become the performer (via /fashionista/EA/Caterer/Server/Personal Trainer/Professional Smoothie-Creator) she is today!
Go ahead, give it a listen... & Struggle On, friends!
2015-06-161h 05The Constant StruggleE03 - The Constant StruggleThis month, Nick and Brie explore the darker side of the artistic struggle; they discuss tactics to get out of feeling down, but also how to accept it and use it to a creative advantage by exploring the darkness!2015-05-201h 06The Constant StruggleE02 - The Constant StruggleThis month, we talk about more struggles! Hooray! Like the struggle/victory of rejection, struggles for organization, struggles to stay positive and to get to the Marc Maron show on time!2015-04-211h 04The Constant StruggleE01 - The Constant StruggleBrie and Nick Watson talk taking on creative struggles. This first episode features thoughts on Writing, Editing, Time Management and this neverending Winter.
A great listen for all creative minds.2015-03-301h 01