Social Animals

This week is a continuation of my conversation with Zane Banyan Zane is a vocalist and model and has generously spent some of her time to talk to me about cat homies, losing a friend and ADHD. https://www.instagram.com/xozane/ https://www.instagram.com/genx90srock/ https://www.goodenoughlivekaraoke.com/ Subscribe to automatically get Zane's episode and more episodes of Social Animals. Subscribe on...

This week I am hanging out with Zane Banyan Zane is a vocalist and model and has generously spent some of her time to talk to me about cottage weekends, epic musical journeys and books You can follow Zane Banyan here: https://www.instagram.com/xozane/ https://www.instagram.com/genx90srock/ https://www.goodenoughlivekaraoke.com/ Subscribe to automatically get Zane's episode and more episodes of Soc...

This week I am hanging out with Dylan Hennessy Dylan is a multi-instrumentalist and busker and has generously spent some of his time to talk to me about Reappearing friends, nostalgic bachelor parties and making friends with people who kick you. You can follow Dylan Hennessy here: https://www.dylanhennessymusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dylanhennessymusic/ https://www.youtube.com/@Dylanhennes...

Ken Tizzard is back! Ken is a musician, songwriter and producer, playing bass in the acclaimed Canadian rock bands The Watchmen, Thornley and Ron Hynes. Ken is now the raconteur behind Music for Goats, playing rich & soulful folk-rock. In this episode Ken tells stories about his late friend Steve Dagg. Steve is an accomplished jazz percussionist, fervent father and great friend who led a full life...

This week I am hanging out with Dave Merheje Dave is a Comedian, Actor and Writer. He is a co-star on   the Golden Globe Winning Series, Ramy (Hulu), he has two specials "I Love You Habibi" on Crave, "Good Friend, Bad Grammar" on Youtube. We talk about travelling to the Middle East, kindness and how far to go when you're playing rec soccer. You can follow Dave Merheje here: Insta: @davemerheje - h...

This week I am hanging out with Chloe Brown Chloe is a community organizer, low-key saxophonist and candidate for City of Toronto Mayor in the June 26 th , 2023 Mayoral By-election. Chloe has generously shared their time to talk to me about her friends, her drive and her platform. You can follow Chloe Brown here: https://chloebrown.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/chloebrown4to/ https://thelocal.to/t...

This week I am hanging out with Jad Sleiman They are a comedian, journalist, writer, US marine and cat dad. We talk about being arab in the US Armed forces, BBQs and why his loveable furry roommate has no name. Jad's brand of dark comedy has him discussing heavy issues from a unique perspective with a tongue firmly planted in his cheek, that is after being in the line of fire across the globe for...

This week I am hanging out with Ryan Shuvera of the band Older Siblings, based in London, ON Ryan is the lead singer and birthright/namesake of his band Older Siblings which he is a part of along with his younger sibling Kait We talk about Public Parks, travelling to meet your pals, and why simple gestures are the most meaningful. You can follow Older Siblings here: https://www.instagram.com/older...

This week I am hanging out with Jake Touzel Jake is the lead singer of the Vancouver-based hard rock mastadons called Sleepcircle. Jake and I coordinated time zones and chatted about siblings vs single children, the quiet chaos in the company of cats and rolling 200   joints and Jake shares a favourite book. 'The Knife Awaits' slated for February 17th 2023. With their energetic performances and di...

This week I am hanging out with Jillian Clair! Jill is the Lead singer for the post-hardcore band MVLLCRIMES from London, ON. We talk about pulling children's hair, getting super high at a festival and long-distance friendships! You can follow Jill Clair here: https://www.instagram.com/mvllcrimes/ https://mvllcrimes.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Z3WkDDfrf27jJSl8J4ttr Subscribe on...

This week I am hanging out with Sean Sroka aka Ten Kills the Pack. Sean is a singer-songwriter and soul behind the indie-folk outfit 'Ten Kills the Pack." Sean tells some great stories about the good ol' days in Toronto, travelling to the East Coast and spending 7 years on a song that is featured on his newest EP "Thank you for trying: Act 1" which came out in September. You can follow Sean here:...

This week I am hanging out with Amber Morley Amber is a life-long public servant with a passion for her community and the City of Toronto. Amber is currently running for Councillor of Ward 3 of Etobicoke-Lakeshore and hopes to bring a more community minded approach to our corner of Toronto. You can follow Amber Morley here: https://ambermorley.com/ https://www.instagram.com/morleyforward3/ https:/...

This week I am hanging out with Thomas R. Brooks, PhD Dr. Thomas Brooks specializes in relationships. He has authored many publications and was kind enough to share his opinion on the phenomenon that is imaginary friendship. This episode features clips from previous episodes, definitions, discussion, and light-hearted inquest into imaginary friendship. You can follow Thomas here: https://twitter.c...

This week I am hanging out with Chris Cresswell Chris Cresswell is a punk rock legend from Richmond Hill, ON. We talk about growing up in suburbia, huge meals in foreign places and jean jackets for teddy bears. You can follow The Flatliners here: https://www.theflatliners.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theflatliners https://twitter.com/theflatliners https://www.instagram.com/theflatliners/ https://...

This week I am hanging out with Gauri Paighan Gauri is a musician, songwriter and traveller. Living by her own rules and forging her own path ahead with a little help from her friends, Gauri is a promising raconteur with surprising clarity. You can follow Gauri Paighan here: Youtube -  https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=naukden Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/gauripaighan / Facebo...

This week I am hanging out with Christina Flach Today I'm hanging out with Celebrity Hair & Makeup artist and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup, Christina Flach. Christina is an accomplished artist with a client list that includes The Gap, Giorgio Armani and The Food Network and celebrities like Hilary Swank, Melissa McArthy, Tyler Florence and Lars Ulrich. We talk about losing her closest friend and conf...

This week I am hanging out with Frans De Waal Frans De Waal is a leading primatologist studying chimpanzees and bonobos. Frans has a library of accolade's including having been named one of   TIME   magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Frans is the C. H. Candler Professor in Emory University's Psychology Department and director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes National Primate Research...

This week I am hanging out with Mountain Head Mountain Head is a band made up of the brothers Ben and Kyle Hannah from Georgetown, Ontario. They have had success saving animals, making pizza and taking trips on mind-expanding psychedelics which has all lead to making incredible music. We talk about getting a text from Wu-Tangs Rizza after a long night out, how to repair a busted Winnabego and how...

This week I am hanging out with Farheen Alim Farheen is a high school teacher in Toronto, ON and she is running as the Ontario NDP Candidate for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. We talk about cottage getaways, camping and kayaking on the Humber River with friends, a friendship that started with a car accident and what Farheen has in mind for her prospective constituents. You can follow Farheen Alim here: IG:...

This week I am hanging out with Greg Sowell Greg is a networking consultant from College Station, Texas. Greg is also a story-collector and hosts his own podcast called "Why Am I…?" We talk about the show, he tells an incredibly heartfelt tale about a powerful friend and tells the story about the ex-con he met through the golden age of floppy disks and dial-up internet You can follow Greg Sowell h...

This week I am hanging out with James Crowley James Crowley is a writer, stand-up comedian and podcaster based in New York City. He is a fountain of musical knowledge who has carved out some time to talk about mixing friend groups, breaking up with a friend and how to write Twitter Bios for your favourite bands. You can follow James Crowley here: Web: https://jamespcrowley.com/ IG: https://www.ins...

This week I am hanging out with Skye Wallace Skye is a musician, singer-songwriter based in Toronto, ON. We talk about touring with Crown Lands, hand-made dinosaurs and fizzy, chilled nectar like substance that you can only truly enjoy with a close and cherished connection. You can follow Skye Wallace here: Instagram: @skyewallacemusic // https://www.instagram.com/skyewallacemusic/?hl=en Website:...

This week I am hanging out with Kane Wilkinson, the Ottawa born Toronto-based creator behind 'Dusty Organ,' a music blog that provides a critical artery for music lovers from all over North America and abroad to connect with new music. Kane is a music blogger, photographer, content creator, foodie and bar rail aficionado. We talk about wild car journey through Portugal, Acclimating to Toronto life...

This week I am hanging out with Gavin Crawford Gavin is an award-winning Canadian comedian. He is a seasoned stand-up comic, he toured with the Second City, spent 8 years on This Hour has 22 Minutes and has been making people cry with laughter for decades. We talk about growing up Mormon, 9/11 and how to walk cats. You can follow Gavin Crawford here: Website: http://gavincrawford.com/ Podcast: htt...

This week I am still hanging out with Evan Mackinnon This is part two. We are going to here about Evans adventures with Lars Fredrickson and Matt Freeman of Rancid. We talk about our mutual appreciation of wrestling, Indian food and the Gun Brothers. You can follow Evan Mackinnon here: IG: @evanmtattoos // https://www.instagram.com/evanmtattoos/?hl=en Website: https://www.telltalehearttattoo.com/...