The Liquid Courage Podcast
Hey, I’m Amanda Pereira. I’m an actor, comedian, and creator based out of Toronto, Canada, and I get stuck in my head. A lot. I put a lot of pressure on myself, and if I can’t do something perfectly I don’t do it at all. I’ve wanted to start this podcast for years and I rewrote this description too many times to count. Admitting that feels scary because now I’m wondering if you’re surprised that I settled on this as the final product. See what I mean? But I’m really tired of trying to be per...
S4 Enull · Wed, December 06, 2023
See You Next Season!
It is officially the end of Season 4 – thank you for a fantastic season!! Thank you to… …all the fantastic guests this season …everyone who listened and watched the show …everyone who submitted prompts for Never Have I Ever …Flying Monkeys Brewery …Craig Scorgie (video edit) …Ryan Sheedy (audio editing) …Liz Bragale (behind-the-scenes, superstar) While the podcast is in between seasons, here are 2 ways you can continue to support the podcast: 1) Listen to any episodes you haven’t listened to yet – this helps the show continue to have audience engagement while on break. 2) The biggest help – Tell people about the show! The best chance a podcast has of reaching new listeners is by word-of-mouth, so if there’s anyone you know who might like this podcast or a specific episode, it would mean so much if you would send it their way (and thank you in advance). So thank you again, take care of yourself, and see you next season! I already can’t wait :)
S4 E60 · Thu, November 30, 2023
Ep. 60 - Evelyn Salvarinas
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some Christmas tea with aura photographer and the founder of Rose Aura, Evelyn Salvarinas to discuss aura readings, energy healing, and (of course) the magical world of Bravo reality TV! Evelyn is an aura photographer and the founder of Rose Aura here in Toronto. Originally from Toronto, Evelyn studied in New York City where she earned a Masters in Fine Art History at Sotheby’s Institute. During her time in the Big Apple, she discovered the power of aura photography at the shop Magic Jewelry, and enjoyed getting her aura photographed and read as frequently as she could. When she returned home to Toronto, she searched for someone who offered film aura photography - but no one had the right camera. So, craving the healing and reflective power of readings, Evelyn set out to fill the aura photography void in Toronto. And in 2017 Rose Aura was born! Evelyn also holds a Crystal Master Certification, and uses a deep knowledge of the chakras to provide unique, informative, and comfortable mystic guidance. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy Guest - Evelyn Salvarinas: IG @roseaura.ca
S4 Enull · Thu, November 23, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 10 with Chelsea Larkin
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Chelsea Larkin. Chelsea is an actress, comedian, writer and singer. She is a current cast member of Second City Toronto’s touring company, she was chosen for Just For Laughs’ New Faces: Characters showcase, and her solo show “The Chels Stands Alone” has received numerous awards including The Comedy Bar and Second City Award For Outstanding Comedy Awards. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Chelsea Larkin: IG @chelslark Listen to Chelsea Larking on The Liquid Courage Podcast Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series! Drink featured in this episode: Supersonic Puppy Dreams Hard Seltzer The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S4 E59 · Wed, November 15, 2023
Ep. 59 - Marianna Miniotis
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some apple flavoured Crown Royal whiskey brand and content manager Marianna Miniotis to discuss podcasts (of course!), The Sonar Network, and self confidence. Marianna is the brand and content manager at The Sonar Podcast Network, based out of Toronto. After moving to Canada from Greece at the age of 6, Marianna studied Cultural Studies & Communications at McGill University and went on to study Marketing at the University of Toronto. Since the very beginning, Marianna has been a podcast enthusiast. She is the creator and writer behind Pod Creatures, a Toronto-based blog celebrating local podcasters. Her enthusiasm for podcasts led her to connect with The Sonar Network, an award-winning indie podcast network established in 2017 that has over 50 podcasts on its roster. She now works as the brand and content manager at Sonar and is a critical player in strategizing podcast releases, building partnership relationships, and increasing visibility. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest - Marianna Miniotis: insta @marimints The Sonar Network: insta @thesonarnetwork Listen to Amanda Pereira guest on The Artists’ Blend podcast
S4 Enull · Wed, November 08, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 9 with Maddy Foley
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Maddy Foley. Maddy is a Toronto-based actor and writer. She co-hosts 30 Going on 13, a movie review podcast where two 30-year-olds discuss the formative teen films from the 1990s to 2000s, and how they ruined us. In January, you can catch her on-screen as Nat on the new CBC comedy One More Time , and keep an eye out for her comedy miniseries Meg , which is set to starting filming next month! Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Maddy Foley: insta @maddalunes Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series! Drink featured in this episode: Tangerine Fuzz Machine Hard Seltzer The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S1 E58 · Wed, November 01, 2023
Ep. 58 - Rachelle Lauzon
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some White Claws with comedian and actor Rachelle Lauzon to discuss her stand-up career, the importance of being your own cheerleader, and astrology (obviously). Rachelle is a multi-faceted artist originally from London, Ontario who is now based in Toronto. Rachelle has performed stand-up comedy at comedy festivals including Just for Laughs Toronto, The Boston Comedy Festival, NXNE, The Blue Whale Comedy Festival and The Odd Block Festival. Last year, her stand-up was featured on Laugh After Dark: Live in Las Vegas which is available to watch on Tubi, and her debut comedy album Rachelle, Rachelle just premiered on all streaming platforms earlier this month. As an actor, Rachelle made her feature film debut in the Butler Brothers’ newest dark comedy Unfriending , which won Best International Feature Film at the 2023 International Cobb Film Festival. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy Guest - Rachelle Lauzon: IG @rachellelauzon
S1 Enull · Wed, October 25, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 8 with Tyra Sweet
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Tyra Sweet. Tyra is an award-nominated writer, actor, creator and host based in Toronto. She is best known for her hosting on YTV’s The Zone and Kid Food Nation: The Show . The has written on shows for Family Jr., CBC Kids, TVOKids, and AppleTV, and most recently Tyra was an associate producer on the new sci-fi comedy Davey & Jonesie’s Locker for Hulu and Prime Canada. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Tyra Sweet: @imtyrasweet on instagram & Twitter Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series! Drink featured in this episode: Supersonic Puppy Dreams Hard Seltzer The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S4 E57 · Wed, October 18, 2023
Ep. 57 - Lauren Collins
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some white wine with actor and writer Lauren Collins to discuss her time on Degrassi , pregnancy and motherhood, and what it’s like to feel recognizable but not quite famous. Lauren is an actor and writer, best known for her portrayal of Paige Michalchuk on the international hit series, Degrassi . A three-time Canadian Screen Award nominee, some highlights from Lauren’s 25-year long career include The Kroll Show , The Strain , Take the Lead starring Antonio Banderas, and Charlie Bartlett starring Robert Downey Jr.. Most recently, you can catch Lauren guest starring on What We Do In The Shadows, Pretty Hard Cases, and the Roku series SLIP from writer/director Zoe Lister-Jones. Lauren’s short film Zero Recognition , which she co-wrote and co-starred in with actor Ben Lewis. The film premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and was a Vimeo Featured Staff Pick. Their follow-up short film, Apart From Everything starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany, was shown at dozens of festivals including LA Outfest and New York Newfest. The duo’s first feature film script, More Than A Friend , was selected for the CFC Comedy Lab and the prestigious BlackList Live Read at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy Guest - Lauren Collins: IG @laurenfcollins
S4 Enull · Thu, October 12, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 7 with Rosie Dempsey
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Rosie Dempsey. Rosie is a musical comedian and writer, best known for her work as one half of the British musical comedy duo Flo & Joan . Flo & Joan has performed to audiences around the world including the Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival , Melbourne Comedy Festival , Edinburgh Fringe Festival , Glastonbury , and their own international tours. They’ve also written songs for West End musicals, film, TV and radio , and have their own comedy special on Amazon Prime called Alive on Stage . Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Rosie Dempsey: IG @floandjoan Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series! Drink featured in this episode: Island of Imaginary Friends Sticky Mango DIPA The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S4 E56 · Wed, October 04, 2023
Ep. 56 - Sarah Hillier
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some Caesars with comedian and actor Sarah Hillier to discuss motherhood, her dream career, and reality TV (a lot of it). Sarah is a comedian and actor currently based out of Toronto. She has been awarded multiple Canadian Comedy Awards (including Best Female Improvisor) and was also awarded Best Female Improvisor by NOW Magazine. Sarah has written and starred in 2 award-winning mainstage shows at the Second City Toronto and her comedy album with comedy partner Inessa Frantowski titled Inessa and Sarah Get Your Through The Day is available on iTunes and Spotify through Howl and Roar Records. You may recognize Sarah’s acting and voice acting from credits like Odd Squad on PBS, Transformer’s BotBots on Netflix, and The Amazing Gayl Pile on Amazon and CBC. Her new podcast The Funny Thing About Ghosts - a comedy podcast about ghosts and all things paranormal - just had its premiere yesterday, so check that out wherever you get your podcasts! Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest - Sarah Hillier: insta @thesarahhillier
S5 Enull · Wed, September 27, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 6 with Nicola Dempsey
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Nicola Dempsey. Nicola is a musical comedian and writer, best known for her work as one half of the British musical comedy duo Flo & Joan . Flo & Joan has performed to audiences around the world including the Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival , Melbourne Comedy Festival , Edinburgh Fringe Festival , Glastonbury , and their own international tours. They’ve also written songs for West End musicals, film, TV and radio , and have their own comedy special on Amazon Prime called Alive on Stage . Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Nicola Dempsey: IG @floandjoan Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series! Drink featured in this episode: Quantum Hugs Cold IPA The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S1 E55 · Thu, September 21, 2023
Ep. 55 - Tamara Almeida
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some margaritas with actor and producer Tamara Almeida to discuss how Jane changed her life, how to nail an audition for a Hallmark movie, and everything Taurus energy. Tamara is a bilingual actor and producer currently based in Toronto. You can catch Tamara’s acting in series like Jane and the reboot of Ghostwriter (both on AppleTV+) and in films like Lifetime’s Secrets at the Inn , Hallmark’s Entertaining Christmas and, most recently, starring in Lifetime’s What We Do For Love alongside co-star Jake Epstein. You can hear Tamara’s voice acting in numerous acclaimed animated series including PBS’s Let’s Go Luna and the upcoming reboot of Total Drama Island coming out on HBOMax. In addition to acting, Tamara works behind the camera as a producer, writer, and editor. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest - Tamara Almeida: insta @tamararubyalmeida
S4 Enull · Wed, September 13, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 5 with Shannon Burns
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Shannon Burns. Shannon is a radio show host and podcaster based out of Toronto. She currently hosts the midday show on Virgin Radio and is an Entertainment Contributor for iHeartRadio Canada. At work, Shannon interviews some of the top musical artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Megan Trainer, Sam Smith, Miley Cyrus, and more! Alongside friend Paulina Nicole, Shannon also hosts the podcast Pop For Thought, a fun and informal approach to pop culture discussion. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Shannon Burns: insta @itsshannonburns / TikTok @itsshannonburns Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series! Drink featured in this episode: Spaced Born Unicorn Hard Seltzer The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S4 Enull · Wed, September 06, 2023
See ya next week!
No episode this week - see ya next week!
S4 Enull · Wed, August 30, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 4 with Kattie Laur
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Kattie Laur. Kattie produces award-winning, independent and branded podcasts from her cozy, pink, home studio in Brantford, Ontario. She's been a freelance producer for clients like BetaKit, Noelle Floyd, Vocal Fry Studios and CANADALAND’s Wag the Doug. Since 2018, alongside travel writer Erin Hynes, Kattie has also been making Alpaca My Bags (recently rebranded to Curious Tourism ), an indie podcast about making travel better for people and the planet. Kattie also writes about Canadian podcasts and the ecosystem as a whole on her Substack, Pod the North , which is her attempt to uplift the Canadian podcast ecosystem and foster community in what she feels is a fractured space. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Kattie Laur IG @podkatt_ / Twitter @podkatt Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series! Drink featured in this episode: Tangerine Fuzz Machine Hard Seltzer The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S4 E54 · Thu, August 24, 2023
Ep. 54 - Melissa D’Agostino
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some red wine with actor, writer, director, theatremaker and filmmaker Melissa D’Agostino to discuss creating HighballTV, her experience as a first-time film director, and the value she took from editing reality television! Melissa has seamlessly flowed between the theatre and film worlds throughout her career, receiving awards for writing, acting, and directing both nationally and internationally. Her performance in the digital series Tactical Girls won her the 2017 Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Web Series, and in that same year, Melissa co-founded the international streaming site HighballTV with her partner in art and life, Matt Campagna. Since launching HighballTV , Melissa and Matt have been able to green light numerous feature films and give several directors their directorial debuts when they couldn’t get their projects funded otherwise. You can check out HighballTV on AppleTV, Roku, or on your desktop. In 2022, Melissa made her feature directorial debut with the film Mother of All Shows, a film she co-wrote with David James Brock starring Melissa and Wendie Malack. Mother of All Shows premiered at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival and won Outstanding Narrative Feature, as well as Outstanding Director of a Narrative Feature. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Melissa D’Agostino: IG @melissadags / TikTok @melissadags / Twitter @melissadag Highball TV - www.highballtv.com
S4 Enull · Wed, August 16, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 3 with Eddy Wolfson
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Eddy Wolfson. Eddy works in special effects as a VFX Compositor for TV and film. You’ve definitely seen some of his work, because he’s worked on tv shows like What We Do In The Shadows, The Umbrella Academy, Lovecraft Country, and The Mandalorian and on infamous movie franchises like John Wick, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Avengers, Spider-Man, Jurassic World – I mean the list goes on! Because of a very strict NDA, Eddy can’t quite share what he’s currently working on, other than two very beautiful cross stitch projects, one of The Spice Girls and the other featuring the cast of What We Do In The Shadows . Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Eddy Wolfson: IG @ej1020 Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series! Drink featured in this episode: Velvet Bubble Lord Blueberry Sour The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
Wed, August 09, 2023
Ep. 53 - Aisha Evelyna & Dani Pagliarello
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some red wine with actors, writers, directors Aisha Evelyna and Dani Pagliarello to discuss creative inspiration, which fellow Astro sign celebs they’d invite to dinner, and new series The Drop ! The Drop is about the accidental friendship sparked by the hustle of professional line-waiting between diabetic American escapee, Zara, and Canadian wannabe influencer, Polly. With Zara working illegally and Polly showing her the ropes, the pair are rising in the ranks as Toronto's premier line-waiting duo who stand in line for exclusive luxury product drops, ranging from limited edition Jordans, the latest tech gadgets, and even…”Bottled Air, Trademark.” You can watch all the episodes on Narcity ’s YouTube channel. Aisha and Dani are both actors, writers, and directors currently based out of Toronto. They also happen to be the co-creators and stars of Narcity’s first scripted series The Drop , where the hustle of professional line-waiting sparks the accidental friendship of diabetic American escapee, Zara (played by Dani), and Canadian wannabe influencer, Polly (played by Aisha), working their way up in Toronto’s premier line-waiting scene. In her work, Aisha is passionate about bringing stories of the underrepresented to the forefront of our social consciousness. Aisha was a participant of the 2022 Canadian Academy’s Writers Program where she developed the limited series SALLY with Warner Brothers Canada. Her short film ALEX , which she wrote, directed, and starred in, premiered at Holly Shorts and was an Official Selection at the Austin Film Festival . In addition to The Drop , you can see Aisha acting on-screen in Rabbit Hole on Paramount+ and Slo Pitch on OutTV. Dani is a recipient of the Independent Production Fund’s development and packaging program this year for her new series Trauma Bonding , a comedy about a psychiatrist who, after losing her practice, continues to treat patients… from her car. Dani’s showrunning is reflective of the work she loves to see on screen - women directing high-quality comedy. You can see her performing in various TV shows and feature films, including The Handmaid’s Tale and Luckiest Girl Alive on Netflix. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy</
S1 Enull · Wed, August 02, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 2 with Susan Waycik
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Susan Waycik. Susan is the Producer for the Resident Stage at The Second City Toronto. Before joining the Second City team, Susan has been involved in producing and performing both comedy and theatre for years. Currently, through her production company Waycik Productions, she produces and hosts The BFF Variety Hour, a monthly, live comedy show out of Comedy Bar in Toronto. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Susan Waycik: IG @susanwaycik / Twitter @susanbasic / TikTok @susanbasic Waycik Productions: IG @waycikprod / Twitter @waycikprod Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series! Drink featured in this episode: Crowd Surf Motel Passion Fruit IPA The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S4 E52 · Thu, July 27, 2023
Ep. 52 - Georgia Mappin
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some sparkling flavoured water with producer Georgia Mappin to discuss what it really means to be a producer, sticking to your guns, and understanding ADHD and PTSD as an adult. Georgia is a producer currently based out of Melbourne, Australia with over a decade of experience developing advertising campaigns, original comedy, and TV & Film content. The short film she produced, called Grace, was nominated by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts for Best Short Film Drama. Georgia has since come on as Executive Producer of the sketch comedy group Aunty Donna and as the General Manager of their production company Haven’t You Done Well Productions. You can watch Aunty Donna’ s award-winning show ‘Big Ol House Of Fun ’ on Netflix and their most recent scripted series ‘Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe ’ was released earlier this year on ABC. Georgia also oversees Aunty Donna’s award-winning Youtube channel Grouse House (with over 60k subscribers!), where they create and distribute original content as well as local acquisitions. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Georgia Mappin: IG @geedeemap Aunty Donna @theauntydonnagallery , www.auntydonna.com Grouse House on IG @grousehousetv and YouTube Haven’t You Done Well Productions www.haventyoudonewell.com The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S4 Enull · Wed, July 19, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 1 with Dustin George
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Dustin George. Dustin is a textile artist, a designer, and an all-around fool (his words, not mine). Through his brand Pretty Ugly Gorgeous, Dustin creates sustainable, one-of-a-kind patchwork designs. He has designed for all sorts of drag queens and creatures, and has worked wardrobe for TV, film, and theatre. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Dustin George: IG @pretty.ugly.gorgeous Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series! Drink featured in this episode: Chocolate Manifesto Triple Chocolate Milk Stout The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S4 E51 · Wed, July 12, 2023
Ep. 51 - Aisha Alfa
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some sparkling wine with comedian, actor, writer, and host Aisha Alfa and chats about becoming an American citizen, pregnancy and motherhood, and so many iconic life mantras (we’ll invoice you for the free therapy later). Aisha was born in Nigeria, raised in Canada and now lives in the US. You will recognize Aisha from the iconic Canadian TV series “Degrassi”, Hulu’s “Good Trouble”, and “Sorry for Your Loss”. Her latest show, “Based On A True Story”, premiered last month on Peacock. As a comedian Aisha has performed all over the world including multiple galas at the prestigious Just For Laughs, Cape Town Comedy Club in South Africa and the upcoming Afrik Rire & Culture Festival in Geneva, Switzerland. Her comedy has been featured on the Drew Barrymore Show, and her comedy album “All The Parts” was included as one of Ebony Magazine’s “5 Black Female Comedy Albums to Get Your Chuckle On”. Aisha has an interview series called “Plus One” about pregnancy, fertility and motherhood, and she co-hosts the podcast "Shout Out Show" with Sophia Zolan where they offer a hilarious and positive escape from the everyday doom and gloom. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Aisha Alfa: IG @aishaalfa TikTok @aisha.alfa Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever” The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com
S3 E50 · Thu, December 29, 2022
Ep. 50 - Clare McConnell
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some bourbon with actor, comedian Clare McConnell to discuss insecurities in front of the camera, taking big chances, and the mathematics of a bell curve. Clare is an actor and comedian best known for her portrayal of Effie Newsome on CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries and as Klingon Leader Dennas on the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Discovery. You may also recognize Clare from shows like American Gods, Nurses, Hudson & Rex, and Killjoys. Alongside the cast of Avocado Toast Season 2, Clare was nominated for Best Ensemble Cast in a Comedy at this year’s Rio Web Festival. Clare has also performed in Second City Toronto’s Touring Company and is an alumna of the Second City Mainstage. Broadway World once described her as “like a red-headed Jim Carry”. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Clare McConnell: insta & tiktok @itsclaremcconnell
S3 E49 · Wed, December 14, 2022
Ep. 49 - Samantha Wan
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some scotch with actor, director Samantha Wan to discuss the entertainment industry in Canada versus in the States, why writing can feel so terrible, and her new venture into directing. At just 23 years old, Samantha became one of the youngest creators to have a prime time series in Canada. She is the co-creator and co-star of OMNI/City TV’s comedy series Second Jen , which was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award, and she was commissioned by OMNI TV to create its first original digital series Sudden Master , a Kung-Fu series that went on to earn numerous awards around the world. You may also recognize Samantha as Zoe Chow from Private Eyes or Cathy from CBC’s Run The Burbs. More recently, she has set her sights on directing, picking up director credits in both tv and film. She directed half of the final season of her series Second Jen, and was the director behind the digital series Lady Ada’s Secret Society , earning her an award for Best Director at the Sydney Web Festival and a nomination for Best Director at the NYC Stareable Film Festival this year. Samantha also directed the TV Movie Love at Sky Gardens and the Hallmark movie Road Trip Romance, both of which are now available to watch in Canada and the US. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Samantha Wan: insta @thesamanthawan
S3 E48 · Wed, November 30, 2022
Ep. 48 -J Stevens
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some non-alcoholic beer with director, cinematographer, and creator J Stevens to discuss creating their series Slo Pitch , what draws them to directing, and their favourite TV shows growing up. With over a decade of experience behind the camera, J’s mission is to continue bringing dynamic, personal and visually captivating LGBTQ+ content to the forefront. They are the co-creator, cinematographer and director behind the high-energy mockumentary series Slo Pitch (IFC/OutTV), a director on Season 2 of Sort Of (CBC/HBOMax), and directed an episode of Astrid and Lilly Save the World that earned them a nomination at the 2022 DGC Awards for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Comedy Series. This past September J was invited to participate in TIFF’s Filmmakers Lab, and Playback has named them one of their annual Top 10 to Watch. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – J Stevens: insta @the_j_stevens
S3 E47 · Wed, November 16, 2022
Ep. 47 - Aden Abebe
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some Chianti red wine with artist, creator, writer, showrunner, and producer Aden Abebe to discuss everything surrounding her new CBC Gem series virgins! – from what compelled her to create the show, to the casting process, to audience reactions, and what she’s learned along the way! Aden is a multi-disciplinary storyteller and artist, committed to telling stories that empower, inspire empathy and meet at the intersection of art and social justice. She is the creator, writer and producer behind the digital series virgins! now available to watch on CBC Gem. virgins! is a dramatic comedy set in Toronto that follows the lives of four 20-something year-old women straddling two cultural spheres, navigating adulthood, work, family, love and relationships as virgins – all the while feeling too modest for the big city of Toronto and too provocative for the East-African homes they come from. Aden is also the founder of ART+HEALTH , a community-based not-for-profit focused on bridging the gap of mental health education, support and resources to the Ethiopian and Eritrean community in Toronto. **Note: We do a pretty good job of not giving any show spoilers away during this episode, but I definitely suggest checking out the series so you really get the most out of our conversation together! Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Aden Abebe’s virgins! : insta @virgintheseries ART + HEALTH: insta @arthealth.ca or www.arthealth.ca
S3 E46 · Wed, November 02, 2022
Ep. 46 - Sam Coyle
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks a negroni with award-winning writer, director Sam Coyle to discuss the importance of finding your people, what kinds of stories she’s most drawn to telling, and the release of Avocado Toast Season 2! Sam is best known for directing the first and second season of the award winning series Avocado Toast, which was awarded the Silver Telly Award, Best Director Merced Queer Film Fest, Best Director Portland Comedy Film Fest, & Nominated for 4 Canadian Screen Awards. Sam also directed the evocative queer reality dating show Dating Unlocked won the Silver Telly Award for Best Web Series and Best Direction at the New Zealand Webfest. Sam’s directorial debut feature film, Hazy Little Thing, premiered at the Canadian Film Festival and was sold to Super Channel, and she is now in development on her next feature film, after completing the Attagirl Film Lab, where she was the recipient of the 25k Production Fund grant. Sam is currently in development with CBC Gem and Play Media to develop her half-hour show Get Me Outta Here . Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Sam Coyle: insta @its_sam_coyle
S3 E45 · Wed, October 19, 2022
Ep. 45 - Julia Haist
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some cocktails (Corpse Reviver #2 to be exact!) with the owner of Ernie’s Icebox Julia Haist to discuss starting her business Ernie’s Icebox , figuring out how to delegate as a boss, and her experience as a female director. In addition to being the founder of Ernie’s Icebox , a premium ice cream sandwich shop here in Toronto, I met Julia through her career in the performing arts. She graduated from Humber College’s theatre performance program as well as Second City’s Conservatory program, and went on to produce, write, and perform in many live theatre productions and comedy performances, including her critically-acclaimed solo show “ This is Not She” , where she was nominated for Best Solo Performance by My Entertainment World Critic’s Pick Awards. When the pandemic hit, Julia (like many others) felt she had to pivot career-wise, and so Ernie’s Icebox was born – her very own artisanal ice cream business. Since opening, Ernie’s has been featured by BlogTO, Breakfast Television, in Toronto Life’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and has made numerous “best of” lists. In July of this year, Julia opened up a storefront for Ernie’s Icebox , located just north of Jane and Bloor here in Toronto – so check it out! Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Julia Haist: insta @chameleonorgo Ernie’s Icebox - @erniesicebox
S3 E44 · Wed, October 05, 2022
Ep. 44 - Bianca Alongi
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some Lisbon By Night red wine with actor, voice actor, and comedian Bianca Alongi to discuss voice acting for animation, struggles with being a people pleaser, and how performing has affected her relationship with various aspects of her body. Bianca Alongi started her career as a dancer working on productions with Norwegian Cruise line and performing in live shows throughout the UK. After discovering her love of performing improv, Bianca was accepted into the Second City Conservatory program here in Toronto, and was nominated for the prestigious Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award upon graduating. Recently Bianca has set her sights on animation, using her unique voice to land roles such as “Macguffin” in Charlie’s Colorform City on Netflix, Jesse’s mom on Superwish , and “Professor Coo” on Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe on Treehouse. She also landed her a role in a feature film due out in 2023, so keep your eyes peeled! During the pandemic, Bianca started her business Casa Bianca , where she creates and sells watercolours of iconic structures and landmarks of Toronto. She has collaborated brands like Mirvish Theatre and Addidas – and she does custom work too! Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Bianca Alongi: insta @bianca.noell Casa Bianca – www.casabianca-art.com
S3 E43 · Wed, September 21, 2022
Ep. 43 - Tyra Sweet
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some vodka crans with a splash of Sprite with actor, writer, and host Tyra Sweet to discuss how she got into hosting, reconciling her adult self after hosting for kids television, and navigating her queer and biracial identity in the entertainment world (and life!). Tyra is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory and of the BIPOC TV & Film Kids TV Writing Bootcamp taught by John May and mentored by Aron Dunn. Probably best known for her work in kids entertainment, Tyra was previously a co-host on both YTV’s The Zone as well as Kid Food Nation: The Show , and she has written for TVOKids’s Backyard Beats as well as Family Jr.’s The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy . Currently Tyra is the script coordinator for Season 2 of CBC’s Run the Burbs and is also writing on a new animated series with Epic Story Media. As a queer, biracial woman Tyra is determined to create work that reflects her lived experiences, while also accounting for and representing the experiences of others in a responsible and equitable way. Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Tyra Sweet: @imtyrasweet insta & twitter
S3 E42 · Wed, September 07, 2022
Ep. 42 - Chelsea Larkin
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some Magner’s cider with actor, comedian Chelsea Larkin to discuss growing up as a twin, fatphobia in casting, and creating her solo show The Chels Stands Alone . Chelsea is an actress, comedian, writer and singer, and a staple in the Toronto comedy community. Some of her favourite credits recently include The Second City, Beerprov at Sea (MSC Cruises), and JFL42 New Faces: Characters. At the Toronto Fringe Festival this year, Chelsea debuted her solo show The Chels Stands Alone where she won both the Comedy Bar and Second City Award for Outstanding Comedy and Theatre Orangeville’s Best of Fringe , awarding her the opportunity to remount her show at Theatre Orangeville Summer Arts Festival . As she mentions in this episode, she plans to remount the show in Toronto this fall – so keep a look out and “be prepaaaaared”! (you’ll get the joke once you listen to the episode) Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode – Chelsea Larkin: insta @chelslark
S3 E41 · Wed, August 24, 2022
Ep. 41 - Shannon Burns
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some beer with radio host Shannon Burns to discuss her love of pop culture, why Oprah means so much to her, and her journey coming out. Shannon is a radio show host based out of Toronto. She currently hosts the midday show on Virgin Radio and is an Entertainment Contributor for iHeartRadio Canada. She has interviewed a ton of the top musical artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Megan Trainer, Sam Smith and Miley Cyrus! Alongside friend Paulina Nicole, Shannon also hosts the podcast Pop For Thought, a fun and informal approach to pop culture discussion. Shannon uses her platform to talk about LGBTQ+ issues and uses her personal experiences as a victim of sexual abuse to be an advocate for others. She hosts likes to help bring the LGBTQ+ community together by hosting queer events around Toronto. Check out her Instagram and TikTok (links below) for upcoming events! TW: sexual abuse of a minor, homophobia Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast ? Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy Guest on this episode - Shannon Burns: insta @itsshannonburns / TikTok @itsshannonburns
S2 E40 · Thu, December 02, 2021
Ep. 40 - Alix Kazman
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some cannabis tea with agent and manager Alix Kazman (Fountainhead Talent) to discuss misconceptions about being an agent, scary movie recommendations, and an allergic reaction that changed her career path. After studying theatre at Dalhousie University, Alix decided performing was not for her, but she still loved the entertainment industry. She worked in make-up and special effects for 7 years until she woke up one morning with a severe allergic reaction to, what she later found out was, a common ingredient in make-up. This abruptly ended her make-up career, forcing her to make a professional pivot. From there she worked in casting for a while before finding a home at Fountainhead Talent as a talent agent and manager. She also happens to be my agent! Does she still want to be my agent by the end of this interview? Let’s find out! lol The Liquid Courage Podcast: Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcourage YouTube Video Episodes & more! Email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira
S2 E39 · Thu, November 18, 2021
Ep. 39 - Shohana Sharmin
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Red Stripe Jamaican beer with writer and comedian Shohana Sharmin ( Finders Grievers, Dead Parents Society ) to discuss the pressure to stay relevant, toxic positivity and her podcast Finders Grievers . Shohana is an alumnae of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre ’s Emerging Creators Unit and was a receipt of their 2020 Queer Emerging Artists Award. She is also an alumna of the Second City’s Improv and Longform Conservatories and a former Featured Player at the Bad Dog Comedy Theatre. She is a producer, writer and performer behind the dark sketch comedy revue Dead Parents Society , which won the Audience Choice Award at the 2020 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival. Her podcast Finders Grievers , a happy-ish podcast about sad things is an incredibly intimate and entertaining podcast on grief, and is available on The Sonar Network. The Liquid Courage Podcast: Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcourage YouTube Video Episodes & more! Email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Shohana Sharmin: @soleahm
S2 E38 · Wed, November 03, 2021
Ep. 38 - Kristy LaPointe
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some dirty vodka martinis (thanks Tito’s!) with screenwriter, actor Kristy LaPointe ( Yoga 101, Let’s Do This, Spilling Eve ) to discuss puns, the entertainment industry’s obsession with youth, and the writing process. Kristy is the writer and star behind CBC Comedy’s comedy series Yoga 101 available to watch at cbc.ca. Her first feature screenplay Let’s Do This , which she co-wrote alongside her husband Chris, was selected for the Breaking Through the Lens program, the Harold Greenberg funding, and was optioned for development! Kristy hosts her own podcast Spilling Eve , a weekly podcast that celebrates and breaks down each episode of the amazing dark comedy series Killing Eve . She also has her own plant-based food blog where she shares delicious plant-based meals that she loves to help fight fucked-up diet culture while encouraging others to do the same. The Liquid Courage Podcast: Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcourage YouTube Video Episodes & more! Email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Kristy LaPointe: @kristylapointe
S2 E37 · Wed, October 20, 2021
Ep. 37 - Rakhee Morzaria
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some oat milk chai lattes coke with actor, comedian Rakhee Morzaria ( What We Do In The Shadows, Note To Self, Run The Burbs ) to discuss hustling vs. hustle culture, the creative process, and how fucked up adolescence can be! Rakhee is the creator behind the digital series Note to Self which was nominated by both the Canadian Screen Awards and the Canadian Comedy Awards, and is currently available for stream on CBC Comedy. You can catch Rakhee performing in shows like Private Eyes, FX’s What We Do in the Shadows , The Parker-Andersons , and Tallboyz. Since recording, it was officially announced that not only was Rakhee in the writer’s room for Andrew Phung’s new TV series Run the Burbs (which we chat about in this episode) but she will also be acting right alongside Andrew as his wife in the show! *This conversation was recorded May 20th 2021 The Liquid Courage Podcast: Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcourage YouTube Video Episodes & more! Email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Rakhee Morzaria: @rakheecola on insta & twitter
S2 E36 · Wed, October 06, 2021
Ep. 36 - Courtney Gilmour
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Malibu rum and coke with comedian Courtney Gilmour ( Just for Laughs, LOL Network , Humour Resources ) to discuss her experience on the road performing stand-up, her podcast Rated Ex, and we play Marry-Fuck-Kill-Date with Twilight ’s Bella and Edward and Fifty Shades of Gray ’s Anna and Christian. Courtney was featured in the JFL42 festival 2 years in a row, she won the JFL Homegrown festival earning her the opportunity to film her comedy set for Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and she was invited to record her comedy set for The Howie Mandel All Stars Gala airing on The CW Network. NOW Magazine named her “one of the top 10 stage artists to watch” and her solo Fringe show Congratulations! Stories of Achievement, Embarrassment, & Self-Worth debuted at the Toronto Fringe Festival so successfully that the show is now in the works for becoming a published book! Courtney co-hosts the podcast My Rated Ex alongside her real life ex-boyfriend where they review and rate fictional relationships. You can catch her on-screen in Jon Dore’s new comedy Humour Resources on CBC Gem. The Liquid Courage Podcast: Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcourage YouTube Video Episodes & more! Email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Courtney Gilmour: insta @courtneyjgilmour / twitter @courtneyugh
S2 E35 · Wed, September 22, 2021
Ep. 35 - Aba Amuquandoh
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Prosecco with actor, writer, and comedian Aba Amuquandoh ( This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Nostalgique ) to discuss being the youngest cast member on This House Has 22 Minutes , how important it is to brag about yourself, oh, and we fan girl over New Girl . On-screen you can see Aba in CBC’s award-winning This Hour Has 22 Minutes - as the youngest cast member ever! She is a part of Toronto’s sketch comedy ensemble The Sketchersons as well as the Untitled Black Sketch Project . Aba co-hosts a very funny pop culture podcast called Nostalgique and is a published playwright. This winter, catch her hosting CBC’s Best in Miniature , where contestants will be asked to build their dream homes in miniature form. The Liquid Courage Podcast: Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcourage YouTube Video Episodes & more! Email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Aba Amuquandoh: insta @abaquann / twitter @abaquan
S2 E34 · Wed, August 11, 2021
Ep. 34 - Perrie Voss
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Sauvignon Blanc by Oyster Bay with actor, editor, filmmaker Perrie Voss ( Avocado Toast, Letters to Satan Claus, The Boys ) to discuss creating the series Avocado Toast , what it was like coming out later in life, and a LOT about #Boundaries. From acting to editing screenwriting, Perrie is a multi-award winning artist who wears many hats. You can see her acting on-screen in Season 2 of The Boys , as Cookie Winters in Letters to Satan Claus , and in the award-winning Avocado Toast the series, which she co-created alongside Heidi Lynch and is now available to stream on OUTtvGo. Perrie is currently working on Season 2 of Avocado Toast as well as developing a new series called Stories from my Gay Grandparents alongside co-creator Scott Farley, directed by Emma Sutherland. The Liquid Courage Podcast: Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcourage YouTube Video Episodes & more! Email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Perrie Voss: @perrievoss
S2 E33 · Thu, July 29, 2021
Ep. 33 - Nkasi Ogbonnah
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some triple chocolate milk stout by Flying Monkeys with actor, writer, and wannabe astronaut Nkasi Ogbonnah ( The Second City, Untitled Black Sketch Project, 1623 ) to discuss the best long-lasting lipsticks, what a gift it is to safely hold an audience in uncomfortable moments, and (of course) space! Nkasi is a Second City mainstage alumni and a member of the 2020 Sketch Comedy Project Fund recipient Untitled Black Sketch, Canada’s first all-Black sketch ensemble. She is also a member of the Toronto Fringe Festival’s Woke N’ Broke, which won Best Ensemble from NOW Magazine and a member of 1623 , a history-based sketch troupe alongside Kat Lewin. Nkasi (not so) secretly dreams of becoming an astronaut - so if anyone knows someone at the Canadian Space Agency, let’s make Nkasi’s dreams come true and send her to space!! The Liquid Courage Podcast: Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcourage YouTube Video Episodes & more! Email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Nkasi Ogbonnah: @varnishedvalkyrie
S2 E32 · Wed, July 14, 2021
Ep. 32 - Natasha Negovanlis
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some ginger Kombucha with actor, writer, producer, and host Natasha Negovanlis ( Carmila, CLAIREvoyant, Freelancers Anonymous ) to discuss jealousy, how to pronounce kombucha, and the pressure to brand yourself. Natasha is a Canadian Screen award-winning actress, best known for her role as the broody vampire Carmilla in the hit series Carmilla. She is the former face of the KindaTV network, and the co-creator and star of NYC Web Fest award-winning comedy CLAIREvoyant alongside Annie Briggs. She has a podcast called Vanlis Presents: Real Talk With Natasha and Friends where she chats with her more interesting, talented and intelligent friends (her words, not mine!). The Liquid Courage Podcast: Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcourage YouTube Video Episodes & more! Email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Natasha Negovanlis: @natvanlis
S2 E31 · Wed, June 30, 2021
Ep. 31 - Alia Rasul
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon by J. Lohr Seven Oaks with artist Alia Rasul ( Tita Collective , Super Important Filipina Thoughts ) to discuss setting boundaries, excel spreadsheets, and abundance thinking vs. scarcity thinking. Alia is a Canadian Comedy Award nominated writer and performer, a founding member of the award-winning Tita Collective and this year she debuted her first published book of poetry Super Important Filipina Thoughts currently available to order! Off-stage Alia works at Bespoke Cultural Collective and is the current project lead for Our Cities on Our Stages, Bad Dog Theatre’s annual inclusion and diversity symposium. The Liquid Courage Podcast: Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcourage YouTube Video Episodes & more! Email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Find The Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/LiquidCouragePodcast Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Alia Rasul: @aliarasul @superfilipina
Trailer · Sat, June 26, 2021
Season 2 Trailer!
We're back baby!!! Season 2 of the Liquid Courage Podcast starts Wednesday June 30th and I'm SO excited to share it with you! Lots has happened since Season 1, including the show being nominated FOUR TIMES by the Canadian Podcast Awards and the podcast is launching it's own Patreon!!!!! So check out the Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon & get ready for a fabulous season to come :) Cheers! Amanda Pereira (She/Her) www.LiquidCouragePodcast.com Instagram @LiquidCouragePodcast Twitter @LiquidCourage
Bonus · Thu, December 10, 2020
Bonus Episode: Looking Back on Season 1 with Dustin George
In today’s bonus episode, Amanda sits down over some bubbly champagne with comedian, creator, and friend Dustin George as he asks her about creating Season 1 of The Liquid Courage Podcast and putting it out into the world. They chat why it took her so long to get started, what she’s learned after 30 episodes, and just how much booze she has left over in her apartment. A thoughtful, reflective celebration of the first 30 episodes, and an ode to the many more to come! Thank you to everyone who listened, watched, and supported Season 1 – can’t wait to bring you Season 2! XO The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Dustin George: insta @dustingeorge__
S1 E30 · Thu, November 26, 2020
Ep. 30 - Ashley Comeau
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Vespers with Bisexual actor, writer, director, producer, and activist Ashley Comeau ( She The People, The Boyz, Odd Squad ) to discuss her fascination with death, career-altering advice she got from Paul Feig, and what’s surprised her most about working in the entertainment industry. Ashley is a Second City mainstage alumnae, a member of the all-female, award-winning She The People cast, and performs internationally with her sketch and improv troupe Lusty Mannequins . You’ve seen her acting on screen in shows like The Boys , Odd Squad , and Degrassi , and she’s worked behind the scenes on shows like Chef In Your Ear , Haunted Hospital and Tallboyz. She also created the Mama City Improv Festival , an annual international improv comedy festival which she puts on in Cape Town, South Africa. You can see Ashley performing live online Girls Night In , a hilarious, internationally acclaimed virtual comedy show featuring female performers. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Ashley Comeau: insta @ashco / twitter @ashleycomeau / www.ashleycomeau.com Girls Night In: www.gnishow.com Ashley would like to take this opportunity to shine light on: Water First Education & Training Inc. helps address water challenges in Indigenous communities in Canada through education, training and meaningful collaboration. www.waterfirst.ngo Black Owned TO, a go to site for amazing products, services and shops that are Black-owned and brilliant. www.blackownedto.com The Order of the Good Death is a group of funeral industry professionals, academics, and artists exploring ways to prepare a death phobic culture for their inevitable mortality. A site to promote the history, art, culture and positivity of death. www.orderofthegooddeath.com
S1 E29 · Wed, November 18, 2020
Ep. 29 - Aurora Browne
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down and get high (shout out legal weed!) with actor, writer, improvisor, producer Aurora Browne ( Baroness Von Sketch Show, Newborns Moms, The Writer’s Block ) to discuss how she knows when a set was hot, bits of Canadian history, and deciding Season 5 would be the final one for Baroness Von Sketch Show . You may know Aurora best from the award-winning series Baroness Von Sketch Show , which she created and stars in alongside Carolyn Taylor, Meredith MacNeil, and Jennifer Whalen. She is a Second City mainstage alum, and has won tons of awards for Acting, Writing, and Producing, including a Canadian Comedy Award and multiple Canadian Screen Awards. She stars in ABC’s comedy digital series Newborn Moms and the comedy series Writer’s Block , which she also writes for. You can also catch her in an upcoming episode of Odd Squad . The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Aurora Browne: @alolabrowne
S1 E28 · Thu, November 12, 2020
Ep. 28 - Sean Taylor
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some fire ciders with creator and body-positivity advocate Sean Taylor to discuss her experience on Netflix’s the Circle , S.A.D. lamps, and how to ethically enjoy reality TV. Sean is a creator and body-positivity advocate currently residing in New York City. She has worked in fashion as both a plus-size fashion blogger and social media manager, and now creates her own content across her various online platforms. Sean was also a contestant on Netflix’s hit reality competition show The Circle, and as a huge reality show fan herself, Amanda desperately tries to not fan girl to hard (and fails). The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Sean Taylor: @heyseantaylor on insta , twitter , TikTok , & YouTube
S1 E27 · Wed, November 04, 2020
Ep. 27 - Alexandra Gater
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some gin and tonics with Home Décor YouTuber Alexandra Gater to discuss imposter syndrome, starting her own business after being let go from Chatelaine magazine, and how to make your space reflect your personality. While working as the Home Editor for Canada’s iconic women’s lifestyle magazine Chatelaine , Alexandra created the YouTube series The Home Primp which focused on showing viewers how to make small spaces functional and beautiful on a budget. The series was a huge success and since leaving the magazine, Alexandra now runs her own Home Design company, she is the host and producer behind Shopify’s series Make My Space Work , and she continues to create online content on her own Home Décor YouTube Channel where she specializes in helping millennials decorate their rental spaces on a budget. With over 300k subscribes, Alexandra’s Channel is full of accessible, beautiful make overs, DIYs and design how-to’s. She just delivered her first TedTalk on her journey and success this October. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Alexandra Gater: @alexandragater & on YouTube !
S1 E26 · Wed, October 28, 2020
Ep. 26 -D.J. Mausner
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Budweiser beer with stand up comic, sketch artist, improvisor, and TV writer D.J. Mausner ( Baroness Von Sketch, Gary and His Demons, This House Has 22 Minutes ) to discuss everything comedy, trying to decorate her apartment to convince people that she’s human, and boycotting Just For Laughs in protest to how the festival handled reported sexual assault and harassment. She is a current member of the Upright Citizen’s Brigade’s Characters Welcome cast, and on screen you can see her in HBO’s Insecure and CBC’s sketch series Tallboyz. In 2019, CBC named DJ one of fifteen Canadian Comedians to Watch, and NOW Magazine has dubbed her one of their Breakthrough Toronto Stage Artists of the Year. She has written for shows like This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Gary and his Demons, and the Baroness Von Sketch Show , which she won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing, Variety, or Sketch Comedy. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira D.J. Mausner: @djmausner on insta & twitter / www.djmausner.com
S1 E25 · Wed, October 21, 2020
Ep. 25 - Tricia Black
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Guinness with actor, writer, and singer-songwriter Tricia Black (Second City Toronto’s Mainstage 83rd/84th Reviews, Kim’s Convenience, The Broken Hearts Gallery ) to discuss figuring out your personal brand, our warped expectations of celebrities, and having shows shut down because of COVID. She was a cast member of Second City Toronto’s 83rd and 84th mainstage review, as well as their first-ever, all-female show, the award-winning She The People. She is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner, and can be seen on screen in Kim’s Convenience , What We Do In The Shadows , and The Broken Hearts Gallery . She is also the Artistic Producer of a Broadway World award-winning theatre company Tweed & Company where she writes and composes new Canadian musical works. This summer Tricia launched her podcast One More Round with Tricia Black , a weekly comedy podcast where she sits down and has a drink (or two) with people she wants to get to know, people that inspire her, and friends who she adores. I had the pleasure of being a guest on her podcast, so go take a listen! Tricia would like to highlight Egale . They are Canada’s leading organization for LGBTQI2S people and issues. They improve and save lives through research, education, awareness & legal advocacy. Find out more about Egale at www.egale.ca ! The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Tricia Black: @its_triciablack Tweed & Company: www.tweedandcompany.com One More Round with Tricia Black
S1 E24 · Wed, October 14, 2020
Ep. 24 - Trish Rainone
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over pretty pink wine with writer, director, and comedic actress Trish Rainone ( Pink Is In, My Roommate’s an Escort, V-Wars) to discuss filming in Sault Ste. Marie, accidentally taking edibles before performing stand-up, and what the hell ‘adorn’ means. In 2019 Trish started 180 Sisterhood Productions alongside producer Rebeka Herron, and in less than a year they already have a podcast underway and a handful of film credits including Milk, Diary of a Dangerchild , and An Isolation Dogumentary , all of which are currently in the film festival circuit. Their newest projects include a horror feature film and a music video for the upcoming single Honey by recording artist Jesse Merineau, which Trish co-directed and script wrote for. As a performer, Trish won Best Actress for her role in the film One Night Stand at the Crown Wood International Film Festival, and can be seen on Amazon Prime Video playing Top Dog in the award-winning series Pink is In. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email: podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Trish Rainone: @trishrainone1 180 Sisterhood Productions: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
S1 E23 · Wed, October 07, 2020
Ep. 23 - Alice Moran
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some scotch/whiskey on ice with actor and writer Alice Moran ( Sunnyside, Crawford, Man Seeking Woman ) to discuss the true randomness of auditioning (a la The bird shirt), our Pokémon spirit animals, learning to sew masks during covid, and writing/performing in The Fifty Shades of Grey period Spank ! Alice is an award-winning actor and writer originally from Edmonton, and now based in Toronto. At just 18 years old she began working at The Second City Toronto, where she created and filmed the sketch Hogwarts: Which House Are You? Which quickly reached over 3 Million views and was featured in The Huffington Post, CBC News, Topless Robot , and TIME. You can see her in shows like Man Seeking Woman , The Beaverton , and Sunnyside , which she also wrote for and won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series alongside her cast. More recently you can see her starring as Wendy in CBC’s Crawford , which won her a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance in a TV Series, and as Mary Jane in Decoys, now streaming on CBC Gem. Warning: This episode includes swearing. TW: domestic abuse, sexual assault, miscarriage The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Alice Moran: @alicemoran / @alice_moran
S1 E22 · Wed, September 30, 2020
Ep. 22 - Knox
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some straight vodka on ice with actor and filmmaker Knox ( Slo Pitch, Barbelle, Letters to Satan Claus ) to discuss portraying ex-lovers on scene, growing up Catholic, and the blurred lines between reality and fallacy online. Professionally known as Karen Knox, Knox is an actor and filmmaker based in Toronto. As an actor, she is best known for playing “Veronica” in the critically acclaimed and award-winning series Barbelle (KindaTV) , and as “Boris” in the new comedy series Slo Pitch (OUTtvGo). This Christmas you can catch her playing “Holly Frost” in SYFI Network’s anti-Hallmark Christmas Movie Letters to Satan Claus. In January, Knox launched her film Cons and Pros , which she created alongside Gwenlyn Cumyn and J Stevens, on VICE.com. It’s a heist film within a heist, and I definitely recommend checking out both the film and the write up about it on VICE.com. And if you just need more Knox (!), check out her Autofiction blog on her website. I find the aesthetic so whimsically romantic, alluring, provocative, and a great little world of wonder. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Knox: @Knox.x.x.x on insta & twitter / www.karen-knox.com
S1 E21 · Thu, September 24, 2020
Ep. 21 - Jen Pogue
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some chilled beer in a fancy wine glass with actor and producer Jen Pogue ( Endlings , Time Out, Things I Do For Money ) to discuss indecisiveness, how friggin’ hard it is to write anything (!), and her own podcast Women on Screen Out Loud. She is one third of Film Coop , an Associate producer for Women on Screen , and an Industry Series Producer for The Canadian Film Festival . She co-created and co-hosts Women on Screen Out Loud , a podcast showcasing influential women who work in Film & Television through written essays and conversation. During COVID Jen launched My Storytime Project , where she professionally records herself reading aloud whatever children’s storybook she receives as a request, and then posts it online in the hopes that is offer a few moments of relief to parents everywhere. Jen also holds a certificate from the Canadian Institute of Floral Design, and runs a side floral design business Flowers By Jen , creating beautiful, whimsical works of floral art. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Jen Pogue: @jpo_in_to / www.jpoandco.com
S1 E20 · Wed, September 16, 2020
Ep. 20 - Coko Galore
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some delicious Apothic Red wine with actor, improvisor, curator and director, & current Artistic and Manasging director of Bad Dog Theatre Company Coko Galore ( Coko & Daphney, Black and Funny Toronto ) to discuss taking on her new role at Bad Dog Theatre during a pandemic, the connection between empathy and human dignity, and how guilty pleasures should just be guilt-free pleasures! Coko is one-half of the infamous comedy duo Coko and Daphney alongside Daphney Joseph, and the producer behind Black and Funny Toronto : a comedy showcase of Black comics and performers making audiences laugh on stages across Toronto. She is also the newly appointed Artistic & Managing Director of the award-winning Bad Dog Theatre Company, one of Toronto’s main sources of comedy classes and live comedy entertainment. Since the pandemic, Bad Dog has created Bad Dog TV on YouTube where you can watch loads of awesome, live shows 5 days a week! Bad Dog Theatre is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that offers comedy classes and live comedy entertainment to Toronto and beyond. During these times they could really use our support, so head over to Bad Dog TV on YouTube, subscribe, enjoy all the hilarious shows, and make sure to donate! Bad Dog Theatre Company: www.baddogtheatre.com // Bad Dog Comedy TV The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Coko Galore: @cokogalore on insta & twitter *Photo Credit (photo of Coko Galore in front of the brick wall background): Katherine Foglar @katherinefoglerphotography **Warning: This episode contains swearing.
S1 E19 · Wed, September 09, 2020
Ep. 19 - Flo & Joan (Nicola & Rosie Dempsey)
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some very British English Breakfast tea and some equally British gin and tonics with musical comedians Nicola and Rosie Dempsey of the musical comedy duo act Flo & Joan (Amazon Prime’s Alive on Stage , BBC’s Live at the Apollo, CBC’s This House Has 22 Minutes ) to discuss their music, tattoos, and what the hell White Elephant is. Flo & Joan have been featured on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, in the 2019’s Royal Variety Performance, and have performed 4 years in a row in Edinburgh Fringe. You can listen to all 3 of their albums ( Victory Flaps , The Kindness of Stranglers and Alive on Stage ) on Spotify and Apple Music - and if you have Amazon Prime Video check out their comedy special Alive on Stage ! Seriously, it’s so, so good. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Flo & Joan: @floandjoan on insta & twitter *Warning: This episode contains swearing.
S1 E18 · Wed, September 02, 2020
Ep. 18 - Paloma Nuñez
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some cold beers (shout out to High Park Brewery in Toronto, Canada!) with actor, writer, improvisor Paloma Nuñez ( Baroness Von Sketch Show, Shazam!, Mouthpiece ) to discuss flirting, why the 3rd grade was the worst year of her life, and why Mark Ruffalo is the absolute sweetest! Paloma is an award-winning actor on screen and on stage, including a Screen Actor’s Guild Award for her role in the Oscar-winning movie Spotlight ! You can see her on the big screen in films like the 2019 action comedy Shazam! and in Patricia Rozema’s rad feminist film Mouthpiece . On TV, you can see her on shows like Kim’s Convenience, Designated Survivor, and all 5 seasons of the award-winning Baroness Von Sketch Show , some of which she also wrote on. She is an indisputably fabulous actor, improvisor, and I’ve never met a person who didn’t think she was a stellar human being as well! The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Paloma Nuñez: insta @thepalomanunez / twitter @palomanunez / website www.palomanunez.com Paloma would to encourage viewers and listeners to support Black Lives Matter Toronto and the efforts to Defund the police . This episode is sponsored by High Park Brewery ! They offer delivery if you’re not comfortable visiting in person, and make sure to include at least one of their Make It Matter German Kölsch - $1 from every bottle sold is donated to a handful of charities that support Black and Indigenous Peoples in Cananda including Black Lives Matter Canada and The Native Women’s Resource Center of Toronto . *Warning: This episode contains swearing.
S1 E17 · Wed, August 26, 2020
Ep. 17 - Nelu Handa
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down and attempts to chug an entire pitcher of water with writer, actor Nelu Handa ( Workin’ Moms, Jann, Mirchi Comedy Show ) while she does the same (is that safe? They have no idea). They discuss Nelu’s experience working with Jann Arden, how many glasses of water you can chug before you’d die, and filming with twin babies on Workin’ Moms . You can catch her acting in or writing for (or sometimes both!) shows like Decoys , The Beaverton, Baroness Von Sketch Show and Jann, starring Jann Arden! Nelu is also the creator and producer behind Mirchi Comedy , a live comedy show that features funny Womxn of Colour. The next virtual show is scheduled for September 3rd at 8pm EST - head to Instagram for info on how to watch! The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast twitter @liquidcpodcast YouTube Video Episodes & more! email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira Nelu Handa: insta / twitter @neluhanda Mirchi Comedy: @mirchicomedyto *Warning: This episode contains swearing.
S1 E16 · Thu, August 20, 2020
Ep. 16 - Cihang Ma
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a hot cup of black coffee with actor and improvisor Cihang Ma ( Roses & Thorns, Carpe Into My DMs, A Christmas Carol ) to discuss anger, our skincare routines, and the importance of feeling seen (both on stage/screen and by the people around you!). Cihang is a current cast member of the Bad Dog Theatre’s Featured Players: Season 7 , an alumna of the Second City Bob Curry Fellowship Program, and the recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award…no big deal. Catch Cihang performing on a variety of comedy shows on Bad Dog TV including the award-winning show HookUp , Roses & Thorns, and The Oval ! The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com *Warning: This episode contains swearing.
S1 E15 · Wed, August 12, 2020
Ep. 15 - Erin Pim/Lady Pim
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some modified margaritas (and some Jack Daniel’s) with podcaster, kink educator, and professional dominatrix Erin Pim/Lady Pim ( The Bed Post Podcast, The Bed Post Stage Show, The Ritual Chamber ) to discuss setting boundaries at work & home, her award-winning podcast The Bed Post Podcast, and the difference between a whip & a flogger! Erin is a published erotica author and the host of the award-winning podcast The Bed Post Podcast , where she interviews fun and sexy guests about sex and sexuality. The podcast actually started as a live, sexy variety show, including erotic readings, real-life sex stories, and burlesque numbers. As Lady Pim she works as a Professional Dominatrix at The Ritual Chamber here in Toronto, and facilitates various workshops on doming, kink, and overall sex-positivity. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Erin Pim/Lady Pim: insta @thebedpostpodcast & @pim.lady / twitter @theladypim1 *Warning: This episode contains swearing.
S1 E14 · Wed, August 05, 2020
Ep. 14 - Ann Pornel
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some yummy ruby grapefruit Palm Bays with actor, improvisor, and writer Ann Pornel ( This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Baroness Von Sketch Show, The Beaverton ) to discuss dating during quarantine, how doubting yourself benefits the patriarchy, and what sacrifices she’s had to make for her career. Ann is a three-time Second City mainstage alumni ( Come What Mayhem, Everything is Great Again, Party Today Panic Tomorrow ) and is a member of Second City’s first show to feature an all female-identifying cast She The People . You can see her on screen in the newest season of Ghost Bff , created by the incredible Vanessa Matsui, and you can see her improvising every Wednesday night in The Oval airing at 9:30pm EST on Bad Dog TV. She is so freaking fabulous that the designers at Rue 107 named a skirt after her, the Pornel skirt…no big deal. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Ann Pornel: insta @glampornel / twitter @annpornel *Warning: This episode contains swearing.
S1 E13 · Wed, July 29, 2020
Ep. 13 - Erica Gellert
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some cold beer with actor, writer, and comedian Erica Gellert ( The Sketchersons, JFL42, Tom & Erica ) to discuss what it’s like to be a part of The Sketchersons , why she regrets getting one of her tattoos, and how important it is to remember that you can always change your mind! She is a writer and performer of The Sketchersons , a Canadian Comedy Award-winning comedy sketch collective that holds their infamous Sunday Night Live show every Sunday night. She is one half of the award-winning sketch comedy and improv duo Tom & Erica , one third of the all-female comedy trio Low Rise Queens , and last year her solo sketch show debuted at the Toronto Sketch Festival. Oh, and she’s a huge fan of wigs. The Liquid Courage Podcast: inta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Erica Gellert: insta @ericagellert / twitter @ericagellert *Warning: This episode contains swearing.
S1 E12 · Wed, July 22, 2020
Ep. 12 - Natalie Metcalfe
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some refreshing Tequila sodas (with lime!) with comedian, writer, actor, and improvisor Natalie Metcalfe ( If I Could #Throwback Time, The Adventures of Tom Shadow, CBC’s CANAdoDAday ) to discuss valuing your creative uniqueness, her fear of being a bad friend, and how much she loves to be in control. She is a current Mainstage cast member of The Second City Toronto, a CANAdoDAday writer for CBC Kids, and a Co-writer/performer of the Canadian Comedy Award-winning musical comedy The Adventures of Tom Shadow . She performs in the Award-nominated improv show HookUp, currently airing every Thursday night on Bad Dog TV’s YouTube channel, and you can check out her monthly produced sketches on her Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Natalie Metcalfe: insta @nana_metcalfe / twitter @nanametcalfe *Warning: This episode contains swearing. **Note: While editing this episode I realized that during the conversation I used the phrase “bottom of the totem pole”, and I’d like to acknowledge that in doing so I’m ignorantly appropriating Indigenous culture. Rather than edit it out, I want to take ownership of using the phrase and work to do better.
S1 E11 · Wed, July 15, 2020
Ep. 11 - Martha Stortz
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a cold can of White Claw with writer, longform improvisor and Founder of The Assembly comedy school Martha Stortz ( blogTO , The Assembly, holder of a Masters of Information Science) to discuss the joy in fucking up a performance, how The Assembly came to be, and her infamous poker face. Under regular circumstances you can catch Martha performing, teaching, and coaching comedy all over the city but, for now, check her out on TikTik instead! She is an immense fan of pug dogs, has failed her drivers tests multiple times, and is a prospective GI licensee. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Martha Stortz: TikTok @champagnepuppy69 The Assembly: www.theassemblyimprov.com / @theassemblyimprov *Warning: This episode contains swearing.
S1 E10 · Wed, July 08, 2020
Ep. 10 - Isabel Kanaan
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a cold glass of oat milk with actor, comedian, writer, and content creator Isabel Kanaan (CBC’s Air Farce , CTV’s Hudson & Rex , Hallmark’s Good Witch ) to discuss the importance of befriending yourself, how her identity as a Queer person wasn’t taken seriously, and how she discovered her greatest muses to be her family. She is a member and a creator of the award-winning Tita Collective , a group of multidisciplinary Filipino artists based out of Toronto, and she is a (hilarious) force on Tik Tok! Check out the Tita Collective’s podcast Chicka Chicka on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Isabel Kanaan: insta @isabelkanaan / tiktok @izzykayeh Chika Chika Podcast: @tita.collective / www.titacollective.com *Warning: This episode contains swearing.
S1 E9 · Wed, July 01, 2020
Ep. 9 - MK Morris
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over her first ever Dark ‘n’ Stormy with writer, content creator, AD, and burrito enthusiast MK Morris ( Baroness Von Sketch Show, The Next Step, Wishful Genies ) to discuss mental health, where the left-over food from cooking shows ends up, and how there’s no such thing as wasted time. She is the creator of High Hallmark , a show about comedians getting high and watching Hallmark movies, and produces the monthly comedy show See You Next Tuesday at The Second City Toronto, with all proceeds going to the Redwood Women’s Shelter. While the show is currently on hiatus until it is safe to perform live again, MK encourages listeners to still consider donating to Redwood during this time ( www.redwood.com ), or donating to any charity that brings goodness into the world! The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com MK Morris: @mk_morris High Hallmark: @highhallmark See You Next Tuesday: @seeyou_next_tuesday The Redwood Women's Shelter: @theredwoodto *Warning: This episode contains swearing. **Note: This episode was recorded prior to May 25th 2020, and so the lack of acknowledgement or mention of the murder of George Flyod and the current Black Lives Matter movement is because these events had not yet taken place. However, police brutality and systemic racism against Black people in the States, and in Canada where I’m based out of, is not new. It’s not new to May 25th 2020. And so the lack of acknowledgement and initiative taken on my part around anti-racism prior to May 25th 2020 is a product of my own privilege and the blinders they allow me to have. I encourage you to explore and question what privileges you’re privy to, and what blinders you might have up as well. Please educate yourself, continue to educate yourself, take care of yourself, and take action. If you’re unsure where to start, I’ve compiled some resources in the link in my bio on Instagram @liquidcouragepodcast. If you’re still not sure where to start, send me a direct message and I’m more than happy to share the resources that have helped me so far. The stakes are much too high for any of us to actively choose ignorance.
S1 E8 · Wed, June 24, 2020
Ep. 8 - Emma Carter
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a glass of sweet sparkling wine infused with hibiscus flowers with actor, writer, and Twitch streamer Emma Carter ( Beck and Call ) to discuss quantum physics, email chain personality tests, and why telling everyone about your UTI is so important. Based out of LA, she is the hilarious and kind Twitch streamer EmmzyPlays, and can be seen performing comedy at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade and the Groundlings theatre…once it’s safe again to do so! The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Emma Carter: insta @emmzy.c / twitch: @emmzyplays *Warning: This episode contains swearing. **Note: This episode was recorded prior to March 15th 2020 and, as such, does not reflect the current imperative social distancing measures due to COVID-19 nor does it acknowledge the unjust murder of George Floyd and the current Black Lives Matter movement.
S1 E7 · Wed, June 17, 2020
Ep. 7 - Rosh Abdullah
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some nourishing kombucha with comedian and improvisor Rosh Abdullah ( Boys! Boys! Boys!, Really Big Kid , Bad Dog Theatre’s Featured Players Season 7) to discuss intersectionality, mental health, and being her own biggest fan. She is the co-host of the weekly, comedy podcast Boys! Boys! Boys! and her self-published poetry book Really Big Kid is available now on Amazon. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Rosh Abdullah: @roshabdullah Boys! Boys! Boys! Podcast: @boysboysboyspodcast *Warning: This episode contains swearing. **Note: This episode was recorded prior to March 15th 2020. #Staysafe ***Note: The show Yas Kween (referenced) has since changed its name to Mirchi Comedy.
S1 E6 · Wed, May 27, 2020
Ep. 6 - Susan Waycik
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some salt rimmed Palomas with producer and performer Susan Waycik (Artistic Director of Waycik Productions ) to discuss queer representation, the importance of a good vacation, and how in high school she was basically Troy Bolton. She is the producer and host of the monthly comedy variety show The BFF Variety Hour , the creator and producer behind the monthly queer stand-up show Bi-Pandemonium, and a co-producer of the sex-positive comedy show Slut Parade , which recently had its sold-out show at The Royal Cinema in Toronto! The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Susan Waycik: insta @susanwaycik / twitter @susanwaycik Waycik Productions: insta @waycikprod / facebook @waycikproductions / waycikproductions.com *Warning: This episode contains swearing. **Note: This episode was recorded prior to March 15th 2020. #StayHome and stay safe
S1 E5 · Wed, May 20, 2020
Ep. 5 - Connie Manfredi
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a chilled glass of grapefruit sparkling water (Perrier AND La Croix) with actor and comedian Connie Manfredi ( She The People, FX’s Mrs. America, The Next Step ) to discuss hustle culture, the relatability of jealously…oh, and whether Perrier, La Croix or Bubly make the best sparkling water! Typically you can see her performing live on the Second City, or on stages across Toronto, but while stuck indoors you can see her in FX’s new dramatic series Mrs. America . The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Connie Manfredi: @mancrediconnie *Warning: This episode contains swearing. **Note: This episode was recorded prior to March 15th 2020. #StayHome and stay safe
S1 E4 · Wed, May 13, 2020
Ep. 4 - Cara Connors
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a cold glass of Vanilla Porter beer with comedian and writer Cara Connors (E!’s Dating No Filter, Just for Laughs, OUT TV Go’s Cara Takes Up Space ) to discuss astro-charts, negative self-talk, and the moment she realized she was gay. Typically, you can catch her performing all over LA, but during this isolation you can check out her 90 Day Fiancé character impersonation videos on her Instagram account instead. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Cara Connors: insta @caraconnscomedy / twitter @caraconnscomedy *Warning: This episode includes swearing. **Note: This episode was recorded prior to March 15th 2020. #StayHome and stay safe.
S1 E3 · Wed, May 06, 2020
Ep. 3 - Connie Wang
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a warm cup of herbal tea with actor and Goddess of Self Expression Connie Wang ( Tokens, The Boys, May Flowers ) to discuss what it means to live a fully expressed life, asking others for help, and her experience filming the award-winning series Tokens. Connie has been nominated for multiple awards for her lead performance in the series Tokens , which is available to watch at www.tokensoncall.com . The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Connie Wang: insta @conniewang_ / twitter @conniewang_ *Warning: This episode includes swearing. **Note: This episode was recorded prior to March 15th 2020. #StayHome and stay safe.
S1 E2 · Wed, April 29, 2020
Ep. 2 - Amelia Rose Ritthaler
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a chilled vodka cran with comedienne and TV development intern Amelia Rose Ritthaler to discuss the pressure to be “nice” in Canada, using comedy to fit in, and I finally learn what the hell a finsta is! Hilariously candid both on-stage and off, Amelia is a constant reminder that being yourself always makes you the most interesting. Oh, and her Twitter “is fire”. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Amelia Rose Ritthaler: insta @ameliaplease / twitter @ameliaritt *Warning: This episode includes swearing. **Note: This episode was recorded prior to March 15th 2020. #StayHome and stay safe.
S1 E1 · Wed, April 22, 2020
Ep. 1 - Lisa Gilroy
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a warm cup of almond milk, caramel latte with actor, writer, comedian Lisa Gilroy ( Brooklyn Nine-Nine , Drunk History ) to discuss being starstruck, being in long-term relationships, and how the heck to pronounce Hygge. She is a mainstage performer on Harold Night at Upright Citizen’s Brigade LA, and you can check out her monthly solo show Dillweed at UCB LA…when it’s okay to go outside again. The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com Lisa Gilroy: @thelisagilroy / www.lisagilroy.com *Warning: This episode includes swearing. **Note: This episode was recorded prior to March 15th 2020. #StayHome and stay safe.
Trailer · Wed, April 15, 2020
Liquid Courage Trailer
Hey, I’m Amanda Pereira. I’m an actor, comedian, and creator based out of Toronto, Canada, and I get stuck in my head. A lot. I put a lot of pressure on myself, and if I can’t do something perfectly I don’t do it at all. I’ve wanted to start this podcast for years and I rewrote this description too many times to count. Admitting that feels scary because now I’m wondering if you’re surprised that I settled on this as the final product. See what I mean? But I’m really tired of trying to be perfect and constantly doubting myself. Like, I need a nap. It’s makes me withdraw from the people around me and it feels impossible to make new friends. When I meet people, I’m so focused on only showing the parts of myself that I think they would like, that I might as well not even be there. This imposter syndrome is even worse when I’m around fellow actors and artists, which leaves me feeling like I “know” a ton of people in the acting and comedy community, without really knowing them at all. And damn does that ever feel lonely. But this year I’m turning 30 years old, and enough is enough! Enter: The Liquid Courage Podcast… Each week I will sit down with a different woman in the entertainment industry that I admire - that up until now I’ve felt inferior to and flawed in comparison - and finally have a truthful, one-on-one, candid conversation with them. Sound intimidating? Uh, yeah! So, in each episode my guest and I will enjoy their favourite drink (some liquid courage!) to help me get out of my head and finally ask these women the questions I’ve always wanted to. The Liquid Courage Podcast Insta: @liquidcouragepodcast Twitter: @liquidcpodcast Email: podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com
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