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The Firecracker DepartmentAli Eisner, one of Canada’s most imaginative creators.This week on the Firecracker Podcast, Naomi sits down with the wildly talented Ali J. Eisner — award-winning puppeteer, writer, director, and musician. Their incredible credits include Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, Supernatural Academy, Lido Tv, The Sunny Side Up Show, Nanalan’, Mr. Meaty, The Lets Go Show, CBC Kids, TVO Kids & a variety of music videos for Canadian musicians they directed, produced and puppeteered. Ali brings a unique artistry to everything they do — whether it’s breathing life into a puppet, crafting a scene, or composing music. We talked about the beauty and magic of puppeteer work, the emotional dep...2025-05-2351 min
The Firecracker DepartmentStanding Bold in Comedy: Kathy Greenwood on Improv, Acting, and Breaking BarriersFirecracker Department Podcast: Kathy Greenwood In this episode, we welcome the phenomenal Kathy Greenwood—improviser, actor, and comedy trailblazer! As the first woman to receive the Canadian Comedy Award for Funniest Female Improviser, Kathy has been paving the way for women in comedy for decades. We dive into the importance of standing your ground on stage in improv, making bold choices, and trusting your comedic instincts. Kathy shares what it was like to fully immerse herself in a multi-dimensional role in Wind at My Back, bringing depth and heart to period drama. We also get th...2025-05-071h 01
The Firecracker DepartmentVeena Sood says yes to opportunitiesThis week on the Firecracker Department podcast, host Naomi Snieckus teams up with the fabulous Jody Quine from our Vancouver chapter to chat with the incredible Veena Sood! From feeling a sudden calling at the age of 14, to her early days of Theatre Sports with Keith Johnstone, to her starring role in Children Ruin Everything for CTV, Veena shares inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and so much creative fire!2025-01-291h 08
Second Act ActorsEP 153: Naomi Snieckus: FIRECRACKERS SPECIAL EPISODE!!!In this special episode, in collaboration with the Firecrackers podcast, Janet McMordie and Naomi Snieckus explore the evolution of their podcasting journeys and the importance of community in creative fields. They discuss the influence of their parents on their creative pursuits, the challenges of navigating the acting industry, and the invaluable skills gained from improv that enhance their professional lives. The conversation also delves into the birth of the Firecracker Department, a supportive community for artists, and the joy found in pursuing multiple passions. With a focus on supporting new talent and maintaining a sense of fun in their...2024-12-201h 10
The Firecracker DepartmentJanet McMordie is living the ultimate double life, and celebrating the wins along the way Janet McMordie is living the ultimate double life: she’s a practicing doctor and an actor, juggling two incredibly demanding careers with an impressive amount of energy and humor. She also hosts the Second Act Actors podcast, where she chats with fellow actors hustling to catch up to the pros who seem light-years ahead in the industry. In her conversation with Naomi, Janet opens up about her choice to keep both passions alive. She doesn’t want to rely on acting to pay the bills, but she’s not about to burn out by doing medicine full-time either, so she’s...2024-12-181h 07
The Firecracker DepartmentMelanie Scrofano gives herself permission to fail In this special episode of The Firecracker Department Podcast, actor, writer, and director Melanie Scrofano (Letterkenny, Wynonna Earp) sits down with Naomi for a candid chat about their careers, the value of community, and trusting their instincts. Melanie talks openly about her ongoing struggle to balance everything at once and her passion for creating characters that feel real. Together, they share their experiences of learning to trust their gut, with Melanie reflecting on the power of finding joy and pride in the work she’s done. Naomi also opens up about her goals for The Firecracker Department—a place wher...2024-11-0642 min
A View from the Box - The PodcastEpisode 5 - Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram of "Big Stuff" at Crow's TheatreIn this week’s episode, I’m chatting with Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram, a comedy power couple who are writing and performing in “Big Stuff” at Crow’s Theatre.
Matt and Naomi met at the famous Second City Theatre in Toronto and it was love and first laugh. They wrote and performed 5 shows together and then went on to create The National Theatre of the World with MadTV alumnus Ronald Pederson and firecracker, Kayla Lorette. For 10 years they toured internationally and gained multiple Canadian Comedy Awards.
Baram and Snieckus showcases the unique point of view and ch...2024-11-0438 min
Second Act ActorsEP 131: Sarah Boston: Veterinarian And Stand-up ComedianIn this conversation, Sarah Boston and Janet McMordie discuss the challenges of balancing a whimsical career path with a day job. They explore the pressure to excel in one thing and the fear of losing edge in a profession. They also touch on the desire to be good at everything and the struggle of being mediocre at two things. The conversation highlights the importance of artists supporting other artists and the value of being a supportive audience. Sarah shares her excitement about her upcoming performance at the Guelph Fringe and discusses her podcast, Co-Medicine, which focuses on healthcare professionals...2024-07-191h 07
The Firecracker DepartmentAdeline Bird is a champion of rest & resurgence Adeline Bird is the true definition of a multi-hyphenate, unapologetic artist. As an actor, storyteller, director, author, podcaster and social worker (just to name a few), Adeline has taken all of her experiences in her various disciplines and used them to fuel her creativity and find her voice. She tells Naomi and Jennifer how important her Afro-Indigenous identity is, and leads them into a riveting conversation about the importance of rest amidst the hustle. While working on her current project, a sleep podcast called “Rest and Resurge”, Adeline creates decolonial stories, worlds without police and patriarchy, and encourages her list...2024-07-171h 11
The Firecracker DepartmentThe Blaze Sessions Season 2 TrailerWelcome back to The Blaze Sessions brought to you by the Firecracker Department! Season two is here, and we're thrilled! Hosts Naomi Snieckus (Mr.D, The Madness, The Social, Second City Toronto) and the incredible Jennifer Podemski, ("Little Bird", "Reservation Dogs" and founder of Red Cloud Productions and The Shine Network) have curated inspiring, engaging, and refreshingly honest conversations with women and non-binary individuals at the top of their game in the industry. From sharing insights on their creative journeys to discussing how they're changing the world through their art, these talks are the perfect blend of real, raw, an...2024-05-0103 min
The Firecracker DepartmentAlana Johnston wants to be the funniest she’s ever beenFor the past few years, performer and writer Alana Johnston has made it her mission to incorporate the theme of self-esteem into her artistic work. As the host of The Self-Esteem Party Podcast (on which this episode was first featured), she’s learned that the things we struggle with in regards to self-esteem might follow us forever, and that’s totally okay. She also shares how her perspective has shifted after some major events occurred in her life in recent years, and how she’s now using her art to work through those traumatic moments. Through...2024-04-171h 02
This Day in SportsApril 11 - comedians Matt Baram & Naomi SnieckusSend us a textFore! This Day In Sports drops another above-par episode today, and everyone out there in podcast land can do a golf clap to celebrate. Great laughs and great content about legendary names like Steph Curry, Jack Nicklaus, Warren Spahn, Kevin Costner and Bobby Hull. Plus: new ballparks, snowball fights, goalies scoring goals and an umpire you actually wanted to cheer for! Plus, with this being Masters week we've tailored our DORK DRAFT to be about the best fictional golfers of all time. We've also asked legendary comedy couple Naomi Snieckus (@snieckus) and Matt...2024-04-111h 17
The Firecracker DepartmentFirecracker Department 2024 TrailerRev up your year with a brand new season of The Firecracker Department Podcast! Let's ignite 2024 with an explosive lineup of captivating conversations. Join our sensational host, Naomi Snieckus, and an array of global artists as they take you on a heart-pounding journey into the depths of creativity and inspiration. But that's not all – mark your calendars because later this spring, we're bringing you The Blaze Sessions, a special mini-season featuring the extraordinary co-host Jennifer Podemski. It's a dynamic duo that will set your imagination ablaze! Each episode promises an electric blend of insights and innovation you won't want to...2024-01-1002 min
The Women Of Ill ReputeNaomi Snieckus: The Rules Of Improv (And Life)Wendy has a problem with rules. But some rules matter. Like the rules of improv. Naomi Snieckus loves those. And so does Maureen. Naomi talks about Improv Rule #1: Yes, And. About the importance of supporting a partner in comedy or drama or a podcast. And yes, in life.Naomi started doing improv at Second City in Toronto, and is now an actor, producer, writer and director.She was on “Mr. D", “Degrassi”, “Pretty Hard Cases”, and voices a ton of cartoons.During “Me Too” she launched The Firecracker Department which supports creative women and non-binary people. She’s also...2023-10-3034 min
Self Esteem PartyNaomi SnieckusOn this week’s episode, Alana does a collaboration with Naomi Snieckus and the Firecracker Department Podcast! Alana talks self esteem and Naomi talks creativity and together they make for the perfect podcasting pals!
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The Comedy QuizMatt Baram & Naomi SnieckusWelcome to the first episode of The Comedy Quiz! Host David Shore, welcomes the award winning and married comedy duo, Baram & Snieckus. Naomi will be known to Canadians from her 8 seasons on the hit CBC sitcom, Mr. D. Other credits include Disney’s Zombies 1, 2 and 3, plus she is the creator/host of the Firecracker Department podcast.Matt’s TV and film credits include, suicide Squad, Supergirl, Carter & Netflix’s upcoming, Painkiller.To get more info on Baram & Snieckus, including links to their podcast and social media, click here.To subscribe or Listen to the podcast of your provider of choice, click...2022-10-1127 min
The Comedy QuizMatt Baram & Naomi SnieckusWelcome to the first episode of The Comedy Quiz! Host David Shore, welcomes the award winning and married comedy duo, Baram & Snieckus. Naomi will be known to Canadians from her 8 seasons on the hit CBC sitcom, Mr. D. Other credits include Disney’s Zombies 1, 2 and 3, plus she is the creator/host of the Firecracker Department podcast. Matt’s TV and film credits include, suicide Squad, Supergirl, Carter & Netflix’s upcoming, Painkiller.
To get more info on Baram & Snieckus, including links to their podcast and social media, click here.
To subscribe or Listen to the podcast of you...2022-10-1127 min
The Comedy QuizMatt Baram & Naomi SnieckusWelcome to the first episode of The Comedy Quiz! Host David Shore, welcomes the award winning and married comedy duo, Baram & Snieckus. Naomi will be known to Canadians from her 8 seasons on the hit CBC sitcom, Mr. D. Other credits include Disney’s Zombies 1, 2 and 3, plus she is the creator/host of the Firecracker Department podcast.Matt’s TV and film credits include, suicide Squad, Supergirl, Carter & Netflix’s upcoming, Painkiller.To get more info on Baram & Snieckus, including links to their podcast and social media, click here.To subscribe or Listen...2022-10-1127 min
The Firecracker DepartmentRong FuOur guest this week is Chinese-Canadian actor, writer - RONG FU! Rong was born in Qin-an, China and was raised in Toronto, Canada. She knew at a young age that she wanted to be an actor and started her classical training in theatre at Earl Haig, an arts high school in Toronto and then went on to graduate from York University’s Acting Conservatory in 2012. Rong’s theatrical debut was in the critically acclaimed production of THE CRUCIBLE at Soulpepper in Toronto. She has since performed on stages across Canada in amazing productions including the Shaw Fes...2022-06-081h 10
The Firecracker DepartmentSally ShaarOur guest this week is Toronto-based Juno-winning vocalist, songwriter, director, music marketing specialist and Syrian-Canadian - SALLY SHAAR! Sally studied with Canadian vocal legends Christine Duncan, Lorraine Lawson, Falconer Abraham, and Micah Barnes. She has such an amazing voice and she’s constantly pushing the boundaries of her voice both on stage and in the studio. Through her studies at Humber College’s music program and an unfortunate bout of tonsillitis, Sally has become a veritable expert on vocal health and recovery. Sally is a founding member of the alternative rock band MONOWHALES. They recently won a 2022 Juno for Breakth...2022-05-261h 07
The Firecracker DepartmentVeronica MartinOur guest this week is Greater Toronto-based Coach and Consultant, Crafter, Cook, Sewist, Bread Baker, Head of our Mentorship Department, Facilitator of Firecracker Artists Way Programme and Actioneer VERONICA MARTIN! Veronica has lead and developed both the Mentorship Department and Firecracker Artists Way Program with such heart. Both support women and non-binary folks in the arts who come together to listen and learn. The Mentorship Team includes Kathleen Harquail, Sarah Potter, Emilia Copeland and Rebecca Marquardt. Together they create things like helpful content, virtual events with experienced Mentors, meet and greets, panel events, one-on-one mentoring opportunities AND...2022-05-1758 min
The Firecracker DepartmentKathleen HarquailOur guest this week is Toronto-based policy advisor, workplace consultant, change maker, film producer AND Firecracker Actioneer and part of our mentorship department - KATHLEEN HARQUAIL! Kathleen has a degree in Hispanic Studies from Trent University, in Peterborough, Canada, and Universidad del Valle de Mexico. As well as, a diploma in screenwriting from George Brown, in Toronto, and is a graduate of Women In Film and Television Toronto’s Media Business Essentials program. Kathleen can do it all! She could write a film in Spanish about media business essentials. Kathleen, as an independent film producer, focus...2022-05-111h 10
The Firecracker DepartmentLaura TerrusoOur guest this week is screenwriter, director and producer LAURA TERRUSO! Laura is a graduate from NYU’s graduate film program at the Tisch School of the Arts. Her feature film debut as writer, director, producer is FITS AND STARTS which premiered at SXSW 2017. This comedy is about a struggling writer who can't seem to escape his wife's literary success. When a road trip to a publisher's salon takes an unexpected turn, he has to face his own creative shortcomings and find a way to regain control of his life and work. Laura also co-wrote and di...2022-05-041h 12
The Firecracker DepartmentTeresa M. HoOur guest this week is Toronto-based executive producer, producer TERESA M. HO! Teresa has over 25 years of experience underneath her belt in production finance and management, along with over ten years as a Producer in Canadian Television. She has produced four seasons of CBC’s FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES and two seasons of Corus’s DEPARTURE. Teresa also managed the hit Netflix Series ANNE WITH AN E, and multiple units on NBC Universal’s reboot TV Series HEROES REBORN. Teresa recently launched on a CBC Gem original HELLO (AGAIN). A rom-com short-form nine episode series created by Simu Liu and Nathalie...2022-04-2755 min
The Firecracker DepartmentMae MartinOur 150th guest this week is London-based award-winning Canadian comedian, actor, writer and producer MAE MARTIN! Mae began doing comedy at the age of 13 and dropped out of school at 15 to pursue comedy full time. They trained at The Second City, and was the youngest person to be nominated for the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award. At 16 they were nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award and recently they won a Canadian Comedy Award for their work as a writer on BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW. Netflix's FEEL GOOD is a semi-autobiographical comedy drama series created and co...2022-03-301h 12
The Firecracker DepartmentLisa BerryOur guest this week is Toronto-based actor, writer, producer, mindfulness and meditation coach and teacher LISA BERRY! Let’s celebrate LISA’s Canadian Screen Award Nomination for Best Lead Performance, Web Program or Series for playing Notice in Obsidian Theatre’s 21 BLACK FUTURES! You may recognize Lisa from her recurring roles as "Billie," aka Death, in The CW’s sci-fi-fantasy hit show SUPERNATURAL, as "Cleophas Garroway" in Freeform and Netflix’s SHADOWHUNTERS: THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS, AND as “Natashia” on CBC and Netflix’s WORKIN MOMS. When Lisa was 17, she was cast in a community theatre pr...2022-03-231h 07
The Firecracker DepartmentVeronica MartinOur guest this week is Greater Toronto-based Coach and Consultant, Crafter, Cook, Sewist, Bread Baker, Head of our Mentorship Department, Facilitator of Firecracker Artists Way Programme and Actioneer VERONICA MARTIN! Veronica has lead and developed both the Mentorship Department and Firecracker Artists Way Program with such heart. Both support women and non-binary folks in the arts who come together to listen and learn. The Mentorship Team includes Kathleen Harquail, Sarah Potter, Emilia Copeland and Rebecca Marquardt. Together they create things like helpful content, virtual events with experienced Mentors, meet and greets, panel events, one-on-one mentoring opportunities AND more! We’v...2022-03-1659 min
The Firecracker DepartmentAgam DarshiOur guest this week is Los Angeles-based, born in England, raised all over Canada, award-winning actor and filmmaker AGAM DARSHI! You may recognize Agam from her role as Radha in Oscar-nominated director Deepa Mehta’s film FUNNY BOY. For Radha, she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role and a LEO Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Motion Picture! Due out this Spring 2022, Agam will be in Emmy-winning Ava Duvernay’s HBO Max pilot episode of DMZ, she is playing the role of Mia Frankin...2022-03-091h 01
The Firecracker DepartmentShasha NakhaiOur guest this week is Toronto-based award-winning producer, director and storyteller SHASHA NAKHAI! Shasha’s storytelling work has taken her all over the world, like the Hawaiian coastline in THIRTY EIGHT MINUTES, a Cold War bunker in THE HOLE IN RESERVOIR HILL, the engine room of a decaying ship in THE UNSINKABLE CAPTAIN JOHN, the Philippine sugar mills in THE SUGAR BOWL and the front lines of Nigeria’s energy crisis with TAKE LIGHT. Shasha’s received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Web Program or Series, Non-Fiction for LOVE LETTERS FROM EVEREST. She and her par...2022-03-0256 min
The Firecracker DepartmentMartha ChavesOur guest this week is Toronto based award-winning comedian, actor, activist, emerging playwright and podcaster - MARTHA CHAVES! Martha describes herself as, “the most famous LGBTQ-Nicaraguan-Canadian stand-up comic in the world.” Martha first came to Montreal to study at Concordia University and when her student VISA expired she couldn’t return to Nicaragua to reunite with her family because they had to flee during the Contra War. She had to claim refugee status in Montreal and has been in Canada since. Martha has two national comedy specials: CBC’s COMICS! and SOMETHING ABOUT MARTHA on t...2022-02-231h 07
The Firecracker DepartmentSusan MessingOur guest this week is Chicago-based award-winning actor, improviser, comedian and teacher SUSAN MESSING! Susan is a New Jersey native and a graduate of Northwestern University’s Theatre School. She has been an improviser and comedian for over 35 years! Susan is an alumna of Chicago’s beloved iO Theatre and The Second City’s Mainstage. Susan is a founding member of Chicago’s Annoyance Theatre. It’s an infamous theatre and associated ensemble that deals with absurd and outrageous humour. Some of her notable performances are with Blaine Swen in BLESSING at the iO, with Norm Holly in MOLLY, the...2022-02-161h 18
The Firecracker DepartmentLiesl LaffertyOur guest this week is Vancouver-based scriptwriter, story editor, award-winning director AND our co-head of our Writing Department LIESL LAFFERTY! Liesl focuses mainly on creating and developing new works. In 2020, she facilitated scriptwriting workshops in Vancouver with WET INK COLLECTIVE, a writer-driven initiative for women, WESTERN GOLD THEATRE, a premier company that fcouses on sharing and celebrating the talents of senior professional theatre artists and REALWHEELS THEATRE, a threatre that creates and produces performances that deepens understanding of the disability experience. At REALWHEELS in 2020, Liesl was the dramaturg for their inaugural Playwright in Residence. Liesl performed THE REP...2022-02-091h 26
The Firecracker DepartmentNelu HandaOur guest this week is Toronto-based screenwriter, producer and actor NELU HANDA! Nelu wrote for and performed on multiple seasons of award-winning comedy series including: CTV and HULU’s JANN, PBS’s ODD SQUAD, CBC’s TALL BOYZ, and CBC and IFC’s BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW. Nelu won a 2021 Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing, Variety or Sketch Comedy for BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW. She is a Writer and Consulting Producer for CBC’s RUN THE BURBS, CBC and HBO MAX’s SORT OF. Nelu was a Staff Writer for Season 2 of NBC’s A LITTLE LATE WITH LILLY SINGH...2022-02-021h 12
The Firecracker DepartmentJasmine Renée ThomasOur guest this week is Toronto-based actor and professional dancer JASMINE RENÉE THOMAS! You may recognize Jasmine from her starring role as Stacey in Disney’s Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 1, 2 and 3. By the age of 4 she was taking Acro, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Tap. After graduating high school, Jasmine knew she wanted to pursuit a professional career in dance and she developed her career with full-time training in Canada, Los Angeles and all across the U.S. Jasmine’s career as a professional dancer expanded to performing for major music artist, films, movies and television episodes, like FX’s WHAT WE...2022-01-261h 06
The Firecracker DepartmentAlanis ObomsawinOur first guest of 2022 is singer, songwriter, artist, director, producer, one of Canada’s most distinguished filmmakers and member of the Abenaki Nation ALANIS OBOMSAWIN! Her 53rd film in her 54 year career is HONOUR TO SENATOR MURRAY SINCLAIR ! It made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and shares the powerful speech Senator Sinclair gave when he accepted the WFM Canada World Peace Award and interspersed with the heartbreaking testimonies from former students imprisoned at residential schools. Alanis’s other films include: JORDAN RIVER ANDERSON, THE MESSENGER (2019) is a 7-film cycle devoted to the rights of Indigenous chil...2022-01-191h 07
The Firecracker DepartmentKylee RussellOur guest this week is California-based actor, singer, songwriter and dancer KYLEE RUSSELL! She starred as Karin Daniels in Disney Channel’s “JUMP IN!”, along side HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL’s Corbin Bleu and SCREAM QUEEN’s Keke Palmer. Kylee landed the lead role of Young Kari Peterson, with WESTWORLD’s Tessa Thompson playing the Adult Kari Peterson, in Tina Mabry’s award-winning film MISSISSIPPI DAMNED. Kylee’s love for singing shone through when she starred as Hayden Chase, a pop star sensation in the BAFTA children’s award, and International Emmy Kids award nominated film HANK ZIPZER’s CHRISTMAS CATASTROPHE. Kylee a...2021-12-221h 13
The Firecracker DepartmentReel Women's Network Spotlight: Joanne HockOur 13th Reel Women’s Network spotlight guest is North Carolina-based, award-winning writer, director, producer and cinematographer - JOANNE HOCK! She directed features including: THE ULTIMATE LEGACY, DISCARDED THINGS, ANGELS UNWARE, TRINITY GOODHEART and REDNECK ROOTS. One of her latest features WHEN WE LAST SPOKE premiered in theatres October 2020. Set in 1966, it stars Academy Award winner Cloris Leachman, Melissa Gilbert, Darby Camp and Corbin Bernsen. She also directed over 30 episodes of true crime television, including Discovery’s SOUTHERN GOTHIC, FBI CRIMINAL PURSUIT, ICE COLD KILLERS and HAPPILY NEVER AFTER. Her documentary projects for Amazon and PBS include: CHARLES A. CANNO...2021-12-151h 11
The Firecracker DepartmentENUKA OKUMAOur guest this week is award-winning actor, writer, producer, director ENUKA OKUMA! Currently, she is a writer on Netflix and CBC’s smash hit WORKIN’ MOMS and stars as Sloane Mitchell. You probably recognize her as the series regular, Traci Nash, on ABC and GLOBAL’s long-running police drama, ROOKIE BLUE. Enuka co-wrote, with Adriana Maggs, a sixth season episode of the show ROOKIE BLUE. She has also guest starred in Showtime’s MASTERS OF SEX, ABC’s HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER and ABC’s GREY’S ANATOMY. Enuka recently starred in the Netflix’s THE SLEEPOVER and was a series...2021-12-0859 min
The Firecracker DepartmentKaren WaltonOur guest this week is award-winning screenwriter, executive producer and founder of Ink Canada- KAREN WALTON! She is best known for penning the original cult classic horror film, GINGER SNAPS, along with writing and co-executive producing Bell Media and BBC America’s hit sci-fi series, ORPHAN BLACK. Other credits include: Showtime’s QUEER AS FOLK, CTV’s FLASHPOINT, THE LISTENER, THE ELEVENTH HOUR and CBC’s WHAT’S IT LIKE BEING ALONE, STRAIGHT UP, DROP THE BEAT. She also wrote 2 true-life MOWs, CBC’s HEART-THE MARILYN BELL STORY and THE MANY TRIALS OF ONE JANE DOE, which won a Canadian Scr...2021-12-011h 13
The Firecracker DepartmentReel Women's Network Spotlight: Armin SethiOur 12th Reel Women’s Network spotlight guest is writer, producer and crown attorney ARMIN SETHI! Armin has a superpower for making a vision come to life through Fly Away Films with her collaborator and sister Asis Sethi. She is a full-time Crown Attorney in Ontario and in the evenings or early mornings, Armin is the Editor-in-chief of Bollywood Film Fame magazine where she interviews many Bollywood icons. Since 2019, Armin as been a writer and producer for docu-series short films, including co-writing the historical DARSHAN DEKH JEEVA highlighting the story of the ten Sikh Gurus with conversations between young Si...2021-11-241h 01
The Firecracker DepartmentJaime MoyerOur guest on the show this week is JAIME MOYER! Jaime voiced April and Colleen on FOX TV’s BOB’s BURGER, guest starred as the Female Snowflake, in FOX’s new animation series THE GREAT NORTH. She has had recurring roles on: PEACOCK’s AP BIO, Netflix’s THE BIG SHOW SHOW, ABC’s MODERN FAMILY, and Disney’s hit show KC UNDERCOVER. She also appeared on NBC’s PARKS AND RECREATION, CBS’s 2 BROKE GIRLS and Hulu’s FUTURE MAN. Jaime wrote for three seasons of Nickelodeon’s LEGO CITY ADVENTURES where she helped create many memorable original characters. J...2021-11-171h 04
The Firecracker DepartmentLeesa LevinsonOur guest on the show this week is Toronto-based actor, producer and advocate LEESA LEVINSON! She is a graduate of Wexford Collegiate’s prestigious Performing Arts Musical Theatre Program where Leesa began displaying strange neurological symptoms at 16. At 19, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Leesa continued to pursue her passion at Fanshawe College and attended Ryerson University’s Radio and Television Arts program. Some of Leesa’s credits include CBC and The CW’s CORONER and CTV’s JEFF LIMITED. She has been on the board of the OMDC, now ONTARIO CREATES, she was public adjudicator with the CANADIAN BROADCASTS...2021-11-1041 min
The Firecracker DepartmentNiccole ThurmanOur guest on the show this week is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and the co-host of the podcast, THE SCROLL DOWN- NICCOLE THURMAN! Niccole and THE SCROLL DOWN’s co-host Marcella Arguello, talk about all things social media, unpacking the vibes and juicy topics from the week and they dissect the main characters—while cracking a few jokes in between. Niccole is the voice of Jabberjaw, Squiddly Diddly and Dee Dee Sykes in the HBO Max animated series JELLYSTONE. You can see Niccole in Netflix’s GRACE AND FRANKIE, NBC’s KENAN, NBC’s INDEBTED, NETFLIX’s DESPERADOS, HBO’s A BLAC...2021-11-031h 14
The Firecracker DepartmentReel Women's Network Spotlight: Pearl GluckOur 11th Reel Women’s Network (RWN) spotlight is award-winning writer-director-producer PEARL GLUCK. She creates both documentary and narrative films that explore themes of class, gender, and faith. Her first documentary feature film, DIVAN, is a Hasidic tale five years in the making that was developed in part at the Sundance Institute. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and opened theatrically at the Film Forum in New York City and it broadcasted on the Sundance Channel. Her first narrative short, WHERE IS JOEL BAUM, won Best Actor at the Starz Denver Film Festival and Best Short Film at th...2021-10-2752 min
The Firecracker DepartmentKate JamesOur guest on the show this week is New York-based comedy writer, actor, improviser KATE JAMES. Not only does Kate write for WORK IN PROGRESS, she has also written for Comedy Central, NPR, Slate, The Second City, the band Phish and a ton of awards shows. Kate is the co-creator and writer of Schadenfreude, a nationally syndicated comedy show on Chicago Public Radio for two seasons. Kate also writes material for Sir Patrick Stewart's personal and award show appearances like The Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, and many more. When Kate isn’t writing, she has appeared on TV shows in...2021-10-201h 21
The Firecracker DepartmentBilal BaigOur guest on the show this week is a queer, trans-feminine, Muslim playwright, performer and workshop facilitator BILAL BAIG. Their first play ACHA BACHA, had its world premiere in 2018 and it has been published by Playwrights Canada Press. Bilal develops and facilitates workshops for youth in under-resourced neighbourhoods in Toronto, at non-profits, such as RIVERS OF HOPE where they combat Islamophobia through the arts and STORY PLANET which focuses on creative writing and literacy. Bilal makes queerstory by becoming the first queer, trans-feminine, South Asian and Muslim performer in Canada to be cast in the lead role of a...2021-10-061h 05
The Firecracker DepartmentReel Women's Network Spotlight: Meosha BeanOur tenth Reel Women’s Network (RWN) spotlight is award-winning actor-director-writer MEOSHA BEAN. Meosha, founder of M.V.B Films, started filming and acting at the tender age of 7, inspired by watching horror films with her older brother and it grew from there. Meosha was voted the best upcoming director at the New Jersey Film Festival in 2012. Meosha directing projects include: the doc THE UNTOLD STORY OF MARIANO MENDOZA, MISS PEPPER an award- winning short that got over 30K views during its first week, horror film DELUSION and ANATOMY OF AN ANTIHERO: REDEMPTION (available on RWN), won Best Film at...2021-09-2959 min
The Firecracker DepartmentBONUS EPISODE: WORK IN PROGRESS July 2020 PanelThis week’s episode is a throwback to our exciting Facebook Live WORK IN PROGRESS Panel from last July 2020. WORK IN PROGRESS is about Abby, a forty five-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. Panel Guests: Abby McEnany stars as Abby and is the co-creator of WORK IN PROGRESS Celeste Pechous @celesteinclogs stars as Campbell, Abby’s bestfriend (Twitter: @cpechous) Mary Sohn @maroldswan stars as Susan, Abby’s annoying officemate Kate James stars as Miriam and is a writer for the show...2021-09-011h 16
The Firecracker DepartmentMarina CordoniOur guest on the show this week is superstar producer Marina Cordoni, the founder of Marina Cordoni Entertainment, aka MCE! This is going to be such a treat because Marina will also be one of the mentors for our Indie Producers mentorship workshop on September 25th! Marina’s handled pre-sales and completed picture sales on hits including '4 Weddings and a Funeral', 'Dead Man Walking', 'Fargo' and 'Sleepers'! With all her amazing distribution smarts, Marina pivoted into the production world. Marina met her business partner Kelley Feldsott Reynolds when they both executive produced one of Hallmark Network’s highes...2021-08-181h 34
The Firecracker DepartmentColleen Wheeler (with daughter Lily Reynolds)Our guest on the show this week is award-winning actor, producer COLLEEN WHEELER, and her daughter Lily Reynolds! This episode is super special, first because it’s our first mother/daughter episode, and second because it was recorded in PERSON, in Colleen’s backyard studio in Vancouver! Now, Colleen is originally from Toronto, and now lives in beautiful Vancouver, BC. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a BFA in Acting, and has since performed in over 75 stage productions across Canada, as well as over 50 onscreen roles in film and TV. She voiced Mystique on the animated X:Men E...2021-07-071h 23
The Firecracker DepartmentWendy O'BrienOur guest on the podcast today is casting director WENDY O’BRIEN. She’s won a Peabody, three Artios awards and was nominated for an Emmy! She’s casted Sons of Anarchy, Mayans MC, You’re The Worst, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Prison Break, The Runaways, A.P. Bio (with firecracker Mary Sohn), Stumptown (with firecracker Camryn Manheim), Dave, American Vandal, Mr Mayor… and MORE! She also casted Bad Trip (the new Eric Andre movie on Netflix) and 2020’s The Way Back with Ben Affleck. Wendy’s also a mother, a rower, a quarantine gardener and an absolute DELIGHT...2021-05-121h 01
The Firecracker DepartmentJennifer HostenOur guest on the show this week is author, psychotherapist, radio broadcaster, former diplomat, and former Miss World, JENNIFER HOSTEN! She represented Grenada at the Miss World Contest in 1970 and won (!!!) making her the FIRST woman of colour to take the title. Jennifer has worked in radio broadcasting, earned two Masters’ degrees, served as Grenada's High Commissioner to Canada, as a Canadian diplomat to Bangladesh, became a mother, a grandmother, AND a psychotherapist! In 2020, Jennifer was played on screen in the film MISBEHAVIOUR starring Keira Knightley, Greg Kinnear, and Gugu M’Batha-Ra...2021-03-301h 20
The Firecracker DepartmentRebecca LeibOur guest on the show this week is writer, podcaster, comedian REBECCA LEIB! Most recently, she’s been working as a writer-producer on NatGeo’s “Brain Games" reboot with Keegan Michael Key! Rebecca has also been a writer for Disney, CBS, NBC Digital, and Investigation Discovery! She’s written hilarious and brilliant stuff online for VICE, Reductress, LA-ist, LA WEEKLY, The Rumpus, and more! And you may have had this firecracker in your ears already, on her comedy-meets-strange history podcast "Ghost Town!" Follow Rebecca! @rebeccaleib @ghosttownpod https://losangeleno.com/strange-da...2021-03-091h 03
The Firecracker DepartmentNainita DesaiThis week on the podcast, our guest is sound designer and composer Nainita Desai! Nainita’s worked on documentaries, film, tv, commercials, musicals, video games... her credits are amazing and so is she! She’s the first composer we’ve had as a guest! She has scored countless BAFTA, Oscar, Emmy acclaimed productions including 2020’s FOR SAMA. Her most recently released project is the Sundance Doc Audience Award winning THE REASON I JUMP, an immersive film exploring the experiences of non speaking autistic people from around the world. It just came out this past Friday, along wit...2021-01-121h 07
The Firecracker DepartmentMary SohnOur guest on the podcast today is actor, writer, MARY SOHN! You’ve seen Mary on TV in Teachers, Comedy Bang Bang, Superior Donuts, Bajillion Dollar Properties, Work in Progress on Showtime, and A.P. Bio on NBC. You may remember her from the Work in Progress panel we hosted back in July, with Abby, Celeste, Kate, and Mary herself! Stream A.P. Bio on Peacock! Stream Work in Progress on Crave or Showtime! Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.firecrackerdepartment.com and follow us @firecrackerdept! 2020-12-011h 06
The Firecracker DepartmentLive Spark Chat: Renuka JeyapalanFor the July Spark Chat, I caught up with director Renuka Jeyapalan! She’s directed episodes of Kim’s Convenience, Workin’ Moms, Murdoch Mysteries, and film too! We talk learning guitar and baking in quarantine, family lockdown routine, remote post production, and more! @rjeyapalan Every first Sunday of the month, I talk to a past guest about what’s going on with them now, and we release it as a bonus episode on the pod! Look out for August’s Spark Chat with Tamara Podemski to be released as a podcast episode NEXT month! Follow Renuka @rjey...2020-11-1725 min
The Firecracker DepartmentFirecracker Aftershow LIVE: Lesli Linka GlatterWe streamed a new, LIVE Aftershow to talk about director and Emmy nominee Lesli Linka Glatter's podcast episode. 🧨 Come join us for the chat, streamed live on Facebook, Thursday Sept 3rd at 1pm PT / 4pm ET! Catch up with firecracker core members Naomi @snieckus Emily @emchurchill AJ @atotheje and Firecracker Community Member Sedina Fiati @bwheelsheels on the newest Firecracker Aftershow now! 😍 If you haven't yet heard the episode, listen wherever you subscribe to podcasts! 2020-09-0422 min
The Firecracker DepartmentLive Spark Chat: Jess and EmanEvery first Sunday of the month, I talk to a past guest about what’s going on with them now, and we release it as a bonus episode on the pod! For the May Spark Chat, I caught up with comedian couple Jess & Eman, The El-Salomons! Hear what they’re up to in 2020. Look out for July’s Spark Chat with director Renuka Jeyapalan to be released as a podcast episode NEXT month! But first, Jess & Eman! Follow Jess and Eman solo, and together @TheElSalomons. Just For Laughs special "Marriage of Convenie...2020-09-0145 min
The Firecracker DepartmentAndrea DorfmanOur guest on the podcast this week is animator, writer, illustrator, director, artist, ANDREA DORFMAN! She’s written and directed shorts, documentaries, a feature-length musical drama, comedies with Ellen Page and most recently, the new comedy SPINSTER, with Chelsea Peretti. She’s been Emmy nominated, adapted a young adult graphic memoir, and even has a viral video under her belt… that was ALSO adapted into a book that she illustrated herself. Follow Andrea @dorfmanorama Follow Spinster @spinster_movie Watch Spinster starring Chelsea Peretti! Watch How to Be Alone Subscrib...2020-08-251h 07
The Firecracker DepartmentFirecracker Aftershow LIVE: Carmen AguirreHappy 1st birthday to the Firecracker Aftershow! 🎈🎂🎈 We're celebrating with our first LIVE Aftershow to talk about actor/activist Carmen Aguirre's podcast episode. We chatted live on Facebook, Thursday August 6th at 1pm PT / 4pm ET! Turn on live notifications so you don't miss future live streams!2020-08-1420 min
The Firecracker DepartmentLauren KisilevskyOur guest for your ears and soul today is LAUREN KISILEVSKY, the Vice President of Original Movies at Disney Channel! She’s in charge of creative development of the Disney Channel Original Movies, as well as those for Disney Plus! We talked about writing to sound smarter, musical theatre, development & jobs you don’t know about, shit sandwiches, resume typos, working as a parent, and so much more! Subscribe to Disney Plus+ and stream all these DCOMs anytime! Listen to Brené Brown’s podcast Unlocking Us wherever you listen to podcasts. 2020-08-121h 04
The Firecracker DepartmentLive Spark Chat: Sarah McVieEvery first Sunday of the month, I talk to a past guest about what’s going on with them now, and we release it as a bonus episode on the pod! For the April Spark Chat, I caught up with actor SARAH MCVIE, from Workin’ Moms, The Handmaid’s Tale, Odd Squad, and Detention Adventure! This was actually our first spark chat during the pandemic! I was in LA and Sarah was just back from a vacation and in the first few weeks of Quar in Ontario. Get some pens and paper out for this one! Look...2020-08-0551 min
The Firecracker DepartmentJet WilkinsonOur guest on the podcast this week is director/producer JET WILKINSON! Jet is from Sydney, Australia, and has directed some of Australia’s most popular shows including Wentworth and Home & Away. She moved into directing in the US about 5 years ago, and has directed and executive produced The Chi, How To Get Away With Murder Season 4, and Netflix’s newly released WARRIOR NUN, just to name a few! We talk about having to slow the hell down during a pandemic, productions in the USA vs Australia, matching families, being a swan, what she’s learned from Viola D...2020-07-281h 08
The Firecracker DepartmentKay CannonOur guest on the podcast today is writer, producer, director KAY CANNON! Kay is the writer of the Pitch Perfect franchise, a writer on 30 Rock and New Girl AND the creator of Netflix’s Girlboss. Her newest gig has her writing AND directing the upcoming musical comedy, a feature film reimagining of CINDERELLA, starring Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, Missy Elliot, and a cast that will blow your mind! We talk about the different chapters of her life, what production looks like during COVID, remote schooling, smart sets, tone, solving problems, the moment you call yourself a writer, and...2020-07-141h 13
The Firecracker DepartmentLesli Linka GlatterOur guest on the podcast this week is Writer, Producer, Director, LESLI LINKA GLATTER! You may know her as the Executive Producer of a little show wrapping up its 8th and FINAL season, called HOMELAND! She’s directed episodes of Freaks and Geeks, ER, Weeds, The Walking Dead, Mad Men, The Newsroom, The Leftovers, and so many more! Her directorial debut, NOW AND THEN, is celebrating its 25 year anniversary this fall! Twitter: @leslilinkag Instagram: @leslilinka Donate to #SupportOurCrews: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ItTakesOurVillage Watch Homeland’s final season on Sho...2020-07-021h 15
Shweet! A Ladies Guide To Bro CultureThe White House as Grey Gardens (Pod Save America)This episode was recorded before the murder of George Floyd, the subsequent protests and incidents of police brutality that followed. Jeena takes the world of lefty political bros by taking a deep dive into Pod Save America and their recent interview with Bernie Sanders. Joining Jeena is Pod Save newbie and altogether pleasant Canadian comic Naomi Snieckus and Pod Save stan and equally pleasant burlesque comic Ariana Seigel. All of the ladies debate whether or not the podcast is just liberal comfort food or if it actually makes a difference. Listen to this episode recorded less than 3 weeks ago and...2020-06-0455 min
The Firecracker DepartmentHelen ZukermanOur guest on the podcast today is HELEN ZUKERMAN! Helen is the Artist Director and Co-founder of the Toronto Jewish Film Festival (TJFF). Helen also runs the Zukerman Family Foundation with her daughters Aviva and Yona and she just has so many funny, awesome stories we’re able to get into this episode! The online festival goes live this SATURDAY MAY 30th, and runs until SUNDAY JUNE 7th! Make sure to follow @TJFFgrams to keep up with the festival’s programming, get your virtual cinema tickets, and check out their existing catalog of J-Flix, available year round. ...2020-05-2657 min
The Firecracker DepartmentLive Spark Chat: Kat BarrellEvery first Sunday of the month, I talk to a past guest about what’s going on with them now! For the February Spark Chat, I caught up with actor KAT BARRELL, from Workin’ Moms and Wynonna Earp! We talk about the new season of Wynonna Earp, getting into character, bullying, The Artist’s Way, morning pages, and more! Look out for April’s Spark Chat with Sarah McVie to be released as a podcast episode soon!2020-04-1544 min
The Firecracker DepartmentJess Salomon & Eman El-HusseiniOur guests on the podcast next week are Jess and Eman, aka The El-Salomons! These hilarious ladies are a married comedy duo and we chatted at the YYComedy Festival! We talked about Betty White, working with your partner, moving from law to comedy, the Canadian TV boom, political conversations in comedy, reading the comments, True Lies, and more! Follow Jess and Eman solo, and together @TheElSalomons. Just For Laughs special "Marriage of Convenience" is out NOW on Crave TV! Jess has a monthly show in Brooklyn: @SandwichComedy Jann Arden concert: LINK!2020-03-241h 25
The Firecracker DepartmentLive Spark Chat: Astrid Van WierenEvery first Sunday of the month, I talk to a past guest about what’s going on with them now! For the January Spark Chat, I caught up with actor ASTRID VAN WIEREN, currently of Come From Away on Broadway! We talk about how you can do anything for 6 weeks, being a friend to yourself, being terrified of the gym, accountability, dodging people as a sport, fitbits, falling off a routine, and more. Follow Astrid Van Wieren on Twitter @astridvanwieren and on instagram @astridvw2020. Look out for February’s Spark Chat with K...2020-03-0435 min
The Firecracker DepartmentLA Comedy PanelOur guests (plural!) on the podcast this week are coming to you LIVE from the launch of our LA chapter at the Impro Theatre in Los Angeles! We hosted a fierce panel of LA comedians led by Naomi @snieckus, including Alana Johnston, Madi Goff, and Katie Thomas, in front of our first-ever live firecracker audience! This hilarious panel of ladies talk candidly about building your own reputation, Mary Tyler Moore, complaining vs self deprecation, feminism, elbows and more! AND we promise it doesn’t start with "What's it like to be a WOOOMAN in COOOMEDY?!?" ...because BLHSNCLVRPJGJPERVMS!...2020-02-1151 min
The Firecracker DepartmentAllana HarkinThis week's guest is actor, writer, director, ALLANA HARKIN! She's a producer and correspondent for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (recently renewed for SEASON FIVE!), director of the short film The Godmother, a queen of improv, playwriting, acting, and more... this woman has so much to share and it was SO GREAT to really dig in in this chat! We talk about premature mom-casting, Oprah, playwriting, exercising muscles to make things happen, caring less, inspirations, relaxations, and some of the best “advice to yourself” that you HAVE to hear - I may make it my morning alarm. Seriously. G...2019-11-191h 31
The Firecracker DepartmentJann ArdenHey Firecrackers! I spoke with Canadian Queen, singer-songwriter, author, podcaster, actor, Jann Arden LIVE! at the YYC Comedy festival in Calgary a few months ago in May, and it was such an amazing, in-depth conversation to be able to share with an audience (and her dog Midi!). And now we finally get to share it with you! We talk about personal expectations, fears about acting, fighting for Calgary, moms, dads, dogs, Jann's production, finally "becoming a person" and oh my gosh so much more! We talk persistence, patience, and maintaining relationships over years, a career, your whole life. This...2019-09-161h 30
The Firecracker DepartmentCarolina HellsgardCarolina’s film credits include Ever After (2018), Wanja (2015), Runner (2013), & Heroes (2012). Hey firecrackers tune in to this awesome podcast episode featuring Swedish born and Berlin based writer-director, Carolina Hellsgard. Host, Naomi Snieckus, and Carolina chat during TIFF where her latest feature, Ever After (Endzeit) was screening. Talk about awesome! Snieckus and Hellsgard dive into the world of directing, collaborative filmmaking, and her incredible work ethic. For more information please visit her website, www.hellsgard.com. And if you enjoyed this podcast don’t forget to leave a review and hit the subscribe button on itunes to stay up to d...2019-04-1958 min
Welcome with Karim KanjiNaomi SnieckusNaomi Snieckus is an award-winning actress and comedian, one of the stars of Mr. D and host of the Firecracker Department podcast.2019-03-1150 min
The Firecracker DepartmentJackie HarrisHey Firecrackers! Join Jackie Harris (Second City, As Told By Ginger, Jenny McCarthy’s Bad Habits) and I for lunch, seriously. Jackie invited me over to her home for food and conversation about stepping in and stepping up in Los Angeles. I’ve been a fan of Jackie’s since seeing her fierceness on the stage at the Old Firehall Second City in Toronto and I have to say that my fandom is reaffirmed after talking with her! I love her approach to the business in Hollywood. She’s always authentic and forever funny. And as a bonus, her delightf...2019-03-081h 42
Someone Else's MovieNaomi Snieckus on The Zen Diaries of Garry ShandlingIt's our 200th episode, and actor, writer, funny person and insightful podcaster Naomi Snieckus is here to help us celebrate it -- which makes perfect sense, since her choice of Judd Apatow's The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling is all about self-knowledge as a conduit to comedy. Your genial host Norm Wilner apologizes in advance for all of the personal material.
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The Firecracker DepartmentSecond City Live PanelHey Firecrackers, welcome to Second City! We're here at my old stomping grounds for a LIVE podcast panel with some real comedic geniuses! Joining us on stage for this chat is Ayaka Kinugawa, Musical Director for Second City Theatrical, Carly Heffernan, current Director of the main stage show 'The Best Is Yet To Come Undone', Teresa Pavlinek, writer, producer, and star of her own show called 'The Jane Show', and last, but not least, current star of the main stage show, Stacey McGunnigle! We're talking everything from how annoying it is to be asked "What is it like being a woma...2018-07-1658 min
Business Mic122: Naomi Snieckus - Life Lessons from ImprovNaomi is a writer, improviser, actress and comedian, best known for her regular television role as Bobbi in Mr. D and her appearance as Nina in Saw 3D. She is also the host of a podcast called Firecracker Department in which she interviews the brightest minds and most charismatic women in entertainment. In this episode, we discuss her career and life lessons she's learnt from comedy.2018-06-1100 min
The Firecracker DepartmentCSA Live PodcastHey firecrackers! If you've been following us on social media, you might recall that a few weeks ago we hosted our very first LIVE podcast!! The event was in conjunction with The Canadian Academy of Cinema and Television, and as a part of Canadian Screen Week, we assembled a panel of firecrackers at The Bell Media House and had an incredible chat. Oh and to top it off, we did this on International Women's Day, which made it that much better! Our guests were Friday Myers (Production Designer, 'Anne'), Sarah Kolasky (Writer, Actress 'Great Great Great'), Allie MacDonald (Actress...2018-03-301h 27
The Firecracker DepartmentAstrid Van WierenHey firecrackers! First of all, I want to thank everyone who has been writing, tweeting, or commenting on our posts talking about the show and about the guests that have inspired you! We’re so happy that you are connecting with this podcast, our team works very hard to bring it to life and it means the world to us that you’re tuning in! Next up, we have Astrid Van Wieren from the Broadway musical “Come From Away”! I travelled to New York for this one and I want to talk about the idea of getting lost in a new ci...2017-12-011h 42
The Firecracker DepartmentCarla GalloThis week at the department, we have an exciting giveaway for passes to the advance screening of ‘The House’! Listen to the podcast and head to the “contest” tab on our website to find out how to enter! Next we have Carla Gallo as our guest! Her and I met through her husband, Mark, and you may know her from ‘Bones’, ‘Undeclared’, or ‘Carnivale’. We talked about motherhood, writing for film and television, and taking risks. She’s hilarious, smart, and super talented. Enjoy!2017-06-211h 38
The Firecracker DepartmentListen to a preview of the podcast here!2017-02-2601 min