Holler & Whine

On today's episode of Holler & Whine, Kelly welcomes to the podcast her friend Athena Rodriguez. Athena is a comedian, an artist, a spirit guide... she's just THE coolest and this is a lovely conversation about motherhood, comedy and life "out there". Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hilarious & supportive tarot-esque card re...

On today's episode of Holler & Whine, Kelly is joined by her friend and fellow comedian Meg Chizek . Meg is a former dancer who now graces stages with her wit and whimsy at comedy clubs in NYC... AND she has a one-person show, How To Give Up On Your Dreams! Catch it when it heads to London, England this fall!! Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite Listen B*tch affirmatio...

On today's episode of Holler & Whine, comedian Ren Q. is here to talk about being a trans person in America and navigating the comedy scene in 2025... but he's also here to talk about what to do when your teacher just leaves class one day and never comes back! And Ren and Kelly discover that they both dream of finding treasures on the beaches of Miami when they're older. BTW... Catch Ren now o...

On today's episode of Holler & Whine, we're storytellin' with our in-house musician George Westerholm! You hear the musicial stylings of George with each episode of the podcast... and today he's in studio with Kelly to tell tales about  his family, the magic of Costco and Kelly's waxing poetic on a very Canadian deep cut... Consumers Distributing.  Then they wrap up their conversation using Ke...

Welcome to season threeeee of Holler & Whine! And to start off this new season, Kelly sits down to talk to her friend & fellow comedian (and author) Marianne Mandrusiak about coffee, comedy, life & death... and they both own up to the fact that they wish they had the confidence of a toddler. Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite Listen B*tch affirmation cards for...

We've made it to episode 30! AND it's also our season finale!! So we have GOT to celebrate... and who better to invite over than the hosts of the AWESOME podcast Are We Old?! , Charles McBee & Mike Finoia .  They're going to talk about all the things today: comedy, the internet, food, smells that trigger sense memories.... And Kelly tells the guys all about the McDonald's McPizza, beautifully...

On today's show, Kelly is delighted to welcome her friend & fellow comedian,  Michigan's own Kim Cook !! They're dishing on dating, British culture... and cancer. Yeah, things are going to get a bit heavy in this one but! If this episode gets you to get that mammogram or go for a needed cancer screening... we've done our job! Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite  Listen...

On today's episode, Kelly welcomes her friend, politician Jill Andrew to the podcast! Dr. Jill Andrew, PhD is the MPP for Toronto-St. Paul's. She serves as the the Ontario NDP Culture Critic and Women's Issues Critic for the Official Opposition. Jill also sits on the Standing Committee on Social Policy. But today her & Kelly are going to talk community, a world post-pandemic, the importance of...

On today's show, Kelly is thrilled to welcome her good friend, Velvet Wells who is an multi-award winning intersectional artist and facilitator (and whom you might also know as The Velvet Duke). They are just the best of the best, and today Velvet and Kelly will get into politics, the magic of water AND the magic that is the music of Peter Gabriel. Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly'...

On today's show, Kelly welcomes a champion for all firefighters, the fantastic Cindy Ell to the show. Cindy is the founder & president of the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation and is a Volunteer Firefighter in the state of Vermont. She's also funny and kind, and has the magical powers of being able to drink coffee at ANY time of day!! Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite ...

We're kicking off 2025 on Holler & Whine, with Cincinatti's own, comedian and egg n' cheese connoisseur, Zachary Wycuff ! Today Kelly and Zach are covering all the bases: booze, Latvia, goals for the new year and how they deal with criticism as comedians. Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite  Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hilarious & supportive tarot-esque ca...

On today's episode, the last one of 2024, we're off to Japan to talk with comedian/actor/storyteller/Ted Ex alumni.... etc, etc, the multitalented Soness Stevens!!! She'll regale us with tales of garlic and wasabi and secret sumo hospitals... oh my! Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite  Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hilarious & supportive tarot-esque card reading...

On today's episode, comedian & podcaster & producer Todd Van Allen joins us for a talk about comedy, beer and the magic of Monty Python... amongst other things. We're off to Ottawa today, Canada's capital! Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite  Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hilarious & supportive tarot-esque card reading! ** this episode talks about a trea...

On today's episode, artist Lauren Kenney (you can see her art right now, she designed the show's logo!) joins us to talk about parenting and all the adventure it brings... and how being an artist IS a real job, damnnit!! Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite  Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hilarious & supportive tarot-esque card reading! Logo design by: Lauren Kenn...

On today's episode, Chef Andrew Molen joins Kelly for a talk about all things FOOD! Everything is on the menu: from drinks, to dating in the industry, to just how important it is to take care of your community in times of crisis. Pull up a chair and join in! Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite  Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hilarious & supportive tarot-esque car...

On today's episode, comedian Renée Percy joins Kelly to talk comedy goals and say a few prayers for the upcoming U.S. election in today's episode. And they deep dive into how often their paths have crossed over the years... ARE they the same person? You'll have to listen and find out! Dun Dun Dunnnnn... Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite  Listen B*tch affirmation cards fo...

On today's episode, comedians Brian Kiley ('Conan', 'Ellen') & Mary Kennedy ('Shamless', 'MidLife Mood Swing') join Kelly to talk all things comedy... from what they drink on stage to how they write and oh, they've heard a U.S. election is coming up? Anyone else heard about that? Anyone..?  ;) Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite  Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hi...

Please note: This episode has a content warning. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call  or text the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8. You can reach them anywhere in North America. On today's episode, comedian Greg Sharp joins us from his home in Michigan to talk to Kelly about comedy and taking care of one's mental health. And, they speak about the magic that is the magical ( and ve...

On today's episode, comedian Erin Moyer joins the podcast to talk fatherhood, breweries and the power of a rom-com! Then they wrap up their conversation using Kelly's favourite Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hilarious & supportive tarot-esque card reading! Logo design by: Lauren Kenney Original music by: George Westerholm Technical Assistance: Matt Ardill For more on Kelly Zemnickis, ple...

Welcome to Season 2, baby!!! It's a pleasure to welcome UK-based actor & comedian, Kym Nash to the podcast... where we're starting off a new season talking booze, creativity and... a certain upcoming election in the U S of A...Then we wrap up our conversation using Kelly's favourite Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hilarious & supportive tarot-esque card reading! Logo design by: Lauren...

Holler & Whine will be back at the end of September! Logo design by: Lauren Kenney Original music by: George Westerholm Technical Assistance: Matt Ardill For more on Kelly Zemnickis, please visit: https://linktr.ee/KellyZemnickis Follow Holler & Whine on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/hollerandwhine?igsh=MWxzN3FzZDcybWIzbg== Visit Kelly's website... she says thank you in advance! www...

Please note this episode has a TW We've made it to Episode 15, our last episode of the first season!! And we are THRILLED to welcome L.A. based comedian Lin Sun to the podcast. We get into relationships & their trauma, parenting and her love for Eminem in this episode... so go grab a beverage. Enjoy. Then we wrap up our conversation using Kelly's favourite Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a...

One more episode until Season One is complete!! And for ep 14, the funny & creative & awesome Desserts and Skirts joins us to talk all things fashion. Okay, her ACTUAL name is Nicole Boudreau ... and she is just an utter delight. Who makes REALLY awesome clothes. Then we wrap up our conversation using Kelly's favourite  Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hilarious & supportive tarot-...

We're at lucky number 13!! And for today's episode, Kelly is joined by her friend Cari Haim . First off, yes, she's related to the late actor Corey Haim... but Cari is an incredible artist in her own right, she's a filmmaker and a comedian and a woman's who's ready to just live life on her own terms. Then we wrap up our conversation using Kelly's favourite Listen B*tch affirmation cards for a hila...

It's time for Episode 12 of Holler & Whine and today Kelly is joined by the triple threat that is Ben Norman Davies ! Ben is a Toronto-based comedian/actor/producer and the brains behind the stand-up showcase Gluten Free Comedy. He's here to dish on the joys of parenting & the stress of producing. Then we wrap up our conversation using Kelly's favourite  Listen B*tch affirmation cards for...