Take One with Samantha Fremont

Known to Toronto as Uncle Crawfy, this subway operator brightens the commutes on the TTC line 2 (Bloor-Danforth) subway with his positive announcements including motivational speeches and original haikus. Since going viral earlier this year, Alex Crawford has embraced his creativity and the broader Toronto community. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unclecrawfy/ Poems in Passage: https://www.p...

Magician Liam “LJ” Jumpertz has enchanted audiences across Australia with shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, World Fringe and the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Ahead of his performances at the Geelong Comedy Festival, he brought the magic to the studio in Melbourne. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ljmagician/ Recording Date: 16 October 2026 Thanks: Narrm Ngarrgu Library Staff...

Director Gianna Mazzeo has never taken a conventional path through filmmaking. From directing commercials and making a documentary that travelled the festival circuit, to participating in a filmmaking intensive in Patagonia with mentorship from Academy Award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino, Gianna has continually explored new ways to tell stories. In this episode of Take One with Samantha Fremon...

Queer digital artist Iris Van Der Meule is the creator of Lesbian Simulator, the interactive VR game taking the world by storm. Continuing its international tour, including World Pride Amsterdam 2026, SXSW and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), this game is aimed at fostering an understanding of the life experiences of queer people and encouraging acceptance of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communit...

Director Gianna Mazzeo has never taken a conventional path through filmmaking. From directing commercials and making a documentary that travelled the festival circuit, to participating in a filmmaking intensive in Patagonia with mentorship from Academy Award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino, Gianna has continually explored new ways to tell stories. Most recently, she stepped into the adult film i...

What happens when the search for love collides with the pressure to fit someone else’s idea of who you should be? In this episode of Take One with Samantha Fremont, I sit down with singer and actress Kelly Lim Harris to talk about Yellow Fever, her bold musical cabaret exploring love, identity, and the experience of being fetishised as an Asian woman. We talk about where the show came from, findin...

Acclaimed Filipino-Canadian director Joella Cabalu joins Take One with Samantha Fremont to discuss her daring documentary First Comes Love: Nakabingwit , set for its world premiere at the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival. In this episode, Joella opens up about the film’s complex conversations around race, culture, family and learning to love — and the questions that can emerge when those...

In this episode of Take One with Samantha Fremont , I’m joined by Benjamin Callins, the 2SLGBTQ+ advocate and voice actor best known for playing Terry in Netflix’s animated series The Dragon Prince .Benjamin takes us through his journey into voice acting — from developing his skills in singing and performance to continuing to pursue his craft through incredibly difficult circumstances, including a...

In this episode of Take One with Samantha Fremont, I’m joined by Vancouver-based improv performers and creators Gordon Michael Woolvett and Mobolaji Tunde-Oladepo to talk about their creative journeys, the power of improvisation, and the confidence that comes from putting yourself out there. Gordon and Mobolaji are the creators and performers behind Unfinished Business: The Cold Case Files, an imp...

Aspiring screenwriter and RMIT University media graduate Olivia Jones reflects on co-directing and co-producing her first documentary short film, co-writing and starring in the comedy short film Trip, and writing the first draft of a feature-length screenplay. Watch Life in Colour: https://www.mediafactory.org.au/2024-real-people-reel-lives/2024/10/22/life-in-colour/ Watch Trip: https://www.mediaf...

Multi-passionate creative Miles Champtaloup chats about his multimedia journey. We dive into his rap music, his experience working on Pretentious Pleasantries — the satire murder mystery TV special we created with our class at RMIT University — and his philosophical street interview series, produced as his creative graduation project. From music to media experiments, Miles shares the inspiration,...

Ethereal musician Serendipiti dives into her musical journey so far. We chat about her experience performing at BigSound, the stories behind her recent songs, and what fans can expect from her upcoming debut EP. Whether you’re discovering her music for the first time or already a fan, this conversation is a peek behind the curtain of Serendipiti’s creative world. Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Gu...

Musician Ben Provest discusses the creative journey behind his new single, "Trying to Be Brave," and explores the unique environment of the Fish Factory artist residency program in Iceland, where artists from various disciplines come together. Ben shares insights into his songwriting process, the inspiration drawn from Iceland's stunning landscapes, and the collaborative spirit that...

Director Clair Seoud discusses the success of her documentary film Beyond the Curl and her creative journey as a student in the Bachelor of Communication (Media) program at RMIT University. Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Guest: Clair Seoud Production: Samantha Fremont Recorded at RMIT University, Melbourne on 29 September 2025 Editing: Samantha Fremont Beyond the Curl short documentary film: http...

Host Samantha and musician Emma Yue dive into turning a simple guitar-and-voice song into a full studio production and music video, audience moments that make live performances unforgettable, and Emma’s top local indie musician picks. Plus, we talk about social media, Taylor Swift, and how the space you listen to music in can completely change the experience. Perfect for music lovers and anyone cu...

Samantha sits down with creative all-rounder Marceline Rose Di Bartolomeo to discuss writing and directing across both theatre and audio drama, creative writing for the University of Melbourne’s renowned student magazine Farrago, and author goals for the year ahead. Script Roulette podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CsN8jUcAIeatSSaLkS7dy Farrago: https://farragomagazine.com/In true Take One f...

In this heartfelt episode, singer-songwriter Kaiyah Mercedes opens up about love, heartbreak, and the beauty of finding community through music. We dive into grief, growth, and the courage it takes to share your truth with the world. Subscribe to Take One with Samantha Fremont so you never miss an episode! Credits: Host: Samantha Fremont Guest: Kaiyah Mercedes Production: Samantha Fremont Recorded...

Curious about why I started Take One with Samantha Fremont ? 🎙️ In this debut episode, I share my journey from hosting live TV to producing radio on SYN Media, and what inspired me to launch this podcast. I dive into: My experiences hosting live TV and creating the radio show Earl Grey Behind-the-scenes lessons and memorable moments from SYN Media My goals for the show and dream guests I hope to b...