The Corcoran Entertainment Show

Brigid Kennedy is a violinist and author of the historical fantasy series “Of Irish Myths & Incan Legends”, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever you get your books. The series was inspired by her grandmother's dream to reclaim this century-long lineage across two continents. She joins the podcast today to discuss her career change, publishing houses, getting recognized for...

Holly Gutwillinger is an award-winning author, podcaster, and MFA fiction student at the University of King’s College. Her debut novel, North of Broken & Furever Home, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and wherever you get your books. She is also the host of Ramblings From The Little Shed, available across all audio platforms. Holly joins the podcast today to discuss dogs, setting the...

Thomas Hallihan is a local sports commentator and the owner of Lighting the Lamp Media, a multi-platform sports coverage company he founded in 2023. From filming minor hockey games to interviewing NHL legends, Thomas has become a rising fixture in the Canadian sports media scene. He joins the podcast today to discuss his commentary, AI, building connections, and more. Later, Franky gives his thoug...

Michelle Wright is an acclaimed country singer and songwriter who was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011. She won the Canadian Country Music Association’s Fans' Choice Award twice and has had tremendous chart success in Canada and the United States. Recently, she reunited with Jason McCoy and Doc Walker for a new single, “The Great Canadian Roadtrip Rides Again”, bas...

Quinty’s is a Dutch country singer-songwriter who recently moved from the Netherlands to Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has amassed over 1.7 million career streams, and her song “Rolling On A Dime” reached number two on Spotify Netherlands’ Country & Americana editorial playlist. Her latest single, “Stuck” is available now across all streaming platforms. Quinty’s joins the podcast today to discuss he...

Hayleigh Hayhurst is a podcaster and the founder of Espresso Podcast Production, a company dedicated to helping businesses expand their reach through podcasting. She hosts two podcasts, Employee to Boss and Podcast Cafe, both available across all audio platforms. Hayleigh joins the podcast today to discuss coffee, public speaking, podcasting, and more. Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espr...

Labib Palis and Laura Hernandez are board members of the Miramichi Latino Association, an organization that helps Latino and Spanish-speaking newcomers connect with the Miramichi community. The organization will be hosting Miramichi Latino Fest 1st Edition on October 4 at NBCC in Miramichi, starting at 3:30 pm. Labib and Laura join the podcast today to discuss Latino Fest, spicy food, how they met...

Gord Bamford is one of Canada’s most beloved country music artists, celebrated for his authentic sound, warm personality, and unforgettable live performances. Over a career spanning more than two decades, Gord has built an impressive legacy of chart-topping songs, twenty-six Canadian Country Music Association Awards, JUNO nominations and has received the CMA Global Music Award twice. From heartfel...

Chad Duplessie is a stand-up comedian and former City Councillor, who is the driving force behind Havoc House Comedy. His comedy career at New Maritime Open Mic nights which is the last Wednesday of every month. He will be hosting Comedy at the Rodd on October 2, featuring Katherine Cairns as the headliner and Matt Richardson and Adam Blanchard as special guests. Chad returns to the podcast today...

Jeff Macolino is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, and podcaster, who is the host of The Jeff Macolino Podcast, which releases new episodes every Monday across all audio platforms. His film “Thanksgiving Again?!” is now available to watch for free on Tubi. He returns to the podcast today to discuss filmmaking decisions, Home Alone conspiracy theories, celebrity casting, and more. Thanksgiving Aga...

Michael Bell is vocalist and performer best known for leading The Bowie Lives, a theatrical musical tribute to the legendary rock icon David Bowie. He served as the lead singer of the indie punk and new wave group Strobic Axe. The fourth annual BowieFest will be on January 9, 2027 at the Ground Control in Toronto. Michael joins the podcast today to discuss David Bowie’s legacy, forgetting lyrics,...

Sarah Bean is the marketing manager of Book Launchers, a company that specializes in helping nonfiction authors build their own marketing strategy. She started her career in the literary department of a worldwide agency, before becoming a speaking agent with a roster of best-selling authors, celebrities, athletes and business leaders. Sarah joins the podcast today to discuss proper book marketing,...

Julian Taylor is a singer and songwriter with five JUNO Award nominations, two Canadian Folk Music Awards for Solo Artist, five Native American Music Award nominations, plus a nomination for the Polaris Music Prize. He will be performing at Toronto’s Massey Hall on September 10 for Make Music Matter, an annual benefit concert in support of mental health and drug use recovery initiatives. Julian jo...

Michie Mee is a rapper and actress, widely recognized as the "Godmother of Canadian Rap. As the first Canadian MC to be signed to a major American record label, she broke massive musical boundaries in the late 1980s by uniquely blending hip-hop, reggae, and dancehall styles  She will be performing at Toronto’s Massey Hall on September 10 for Make Music Matter, an annual benefit concert in sup...

Gordon Firemark is an entertainment lawyer who serves as a productivity and career coach to creative and business people in media and entertainment. He has practiced media, entertainment and business law in solo practice since 1992. He is also the producer and host of the Entertainment Law Update, available on all audio platforms. Gordon joins the podcast today to discuss his career, fame, the bus...

Bob LeMent of Static Radio returns to the podcast today to discuss brain fog, wearing glasses, show business, and more. Static Radio: https://www.staticradio.com/ PodMatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/corcoranentertainmentRockin’ River Fest: https://rockinriverfest.ca

Paul Taskas is a musician and guitarist and vocalist for the KISS tribute band, Rock and Roll Over and also fronts Loonie Tunes. He is also the founder of Kiss CF Goodbye, the annual charity concert to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis Canada in honor of his daughter, Tori, who was born with cystic fibrosis. The tenth anniversary concert is being held September 19 at The Opera House in...

Teresa Aker is a debut author and the host of Success Diaries, a podcast that shines a light on people who have taken on challenges and have become success stories in their own right. Her debut novel “Signed, Sealed, Betrayed: An Alexandra Sinclair Series” is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever you get your books. Teresa returns to the podcast today to discuss book editing, r...

Gregory Mallard is an independent filmmaker, whose debut film, “Masters and Vices” is available on YouTube. The film covers and raises awareness of porn addiction in its many forms, and has become a passionate advocate for self-improvement. He joins the podcast today to discuss his filmmaking process, dramatic irony, Canadian vocabulary, and more. Later, Franky gives his thoughts on Jeffrey Dean M...

Dr. Robert Wolf is a retired neuroradiologist and an award-winning author, whose book “Not A Real Enemy” is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and wherever you get your books. An autobiography of his late father Ervin’s life during the Holocaust, he shares his book with schools and museums to fight today's growing antisemitism. He joins the podcast today to discuss gratitude, his parents’...

April Brucker is an actress, comedian, ventriloquist and television personality, whose career has included appearances on Judge Jerry, My Strange Addiction, What Would Yo Do?, and many other television shows. Her book, “250 Years of American Ventriloquism: How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture” is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and wherever you get your books. April joins the...

Richard Wilmore is an award-winning talk show host, podcast producer, and the owner of Make Your Day Richer LLC. Over a career spanning thousands of talk show and podcast episodes, he has made it his mission to help fellow creators grow their brands and amplify their voices. Richard joins the podcast today to discuss the future of late night television, dream jobs, rich puns, and more. PodMatch: h...

Annika Catharina is a country singer and songwriter from British Colombia. She has achieved significant industry success, earning over three million streams, more than 50 editorial playlist placements, and consecutive #1 singles on SiriusXM. Her sophomore EP “Up All Night” is available now across all music platforms. Annika joins the podcast today to discuss an accident that briefly halted her car...

Josée Vautour and Denis Blanchard are the lead vocalists of The Mainlanders, a modern country band based out of Moncton, New Brunswick. Their two latest singles “Blame It On The Jukebox” and “Anything But That” are available now across on all music platforms. On August 7, they will be performing as semi-finalists at the 2026 Boots & Hearts Music Festival Emerging Artists Showcase. Josée and De...

Pete Murray is a singer and songwriter from Australia. A household name in Australia, he has sold more than one million albums, earned seventeen ARIA Award nominations, garnered over 230 million career streams and achieved four consecutive number one albums. He is about to embark on a tour across Western Canada, starting in Victoria on August 8 and wrapping in Calgary on August 16. Pete joins the...