How Dare You With Allana Harkin

It's a blast from the past! Join Allana as she goes back to her roots and reunites with her former sketch troupe, The Atomic Fireballs. Joined by Samantha Bee, Sarah Carver, and Fiona Carver, the hilarious quartet come together for an unforgettable episode filled with laughter and nostalgia.  Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their comedy, this episode promises to entertain and del...

In this episode of How Dare You With Allana Harkin , Allana sits down with Jenn Harper, the inspiring founder of Cheekbone Beauty. Jenn opens up about her transformative journey from battling addiction to becoming a trailblazing entrepreneur and shares the pivotal moment that led her to create a brand that goes beyond beauty—one that’s rooted in healing, cultural pride, and the core values of her...

In this episode of How Dare You with Allana Harkin, Allana sits down with the trailblazing transgender actress Cassandra James.  Known for her groundbreaking roles in General Hospital and Sort Of Cassandra delves into her journey toward living authentically and the profound impact of her work. They discuss the transformative power of embracing one’s true self, the challenges and joys of navig...

In this episode of How Dare You with Allana Harkin , former Full Frontal correspondent and performer Amy Hoggart joins Allana to share her experiences navigating the tumultuous world of late-night comedy during the first Trump election and presidency. Together, they discuss the challenges of crafting humour in a time of deep political divide, the impact it had on both audiences and creators, and t...

In this episode of How Dare You with Allana Harkin, Allana sits down with renowned restaurateur and author Jen Agg to dive deep into the world of food, drink, and restaurants. As a woman who has successfully scaled a predominantly male-dominated space, Jen speaks to the challenges she's faced, the strength she's drawn on, and the importance of having a point of view in the industry. With her signa...

In our first live-recorded episode, Allana sits down with author and journalist Glynnis MacNicol to chat about her transformative time in Paris and how exploring the City of Light one August summer played a central role in her latest book, I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself . Listen now for an engaging discussion filled with wit, wisdom, and hilarity.  Thank you to Flying Books Toronto for hosti...

In this episode of How Dare You with Allana Harkin , Allana is joined by the visionary Sage Paul, an Indigenous designer, leader, and founder of Indigenous Fashion Arts. Sage shares her incredible journey of carving out a space for Indigenous voices in the fashion industry, discussing the importance of cultural representation and authenticity.  In a candid discussion, Allana and Sage discuss...

Fashion and entertainment media icon, journalist, and Canadian legend Jeanne Beker has been at the forefront of the global (not just Canadian, mind you) entertainment scene since she first started blazing trails as the co-host of CityTV’s music journalism program ‘The New Music’ in 1979 before hosting the landmark hit show, Fashion Television from 1985 to 2012. In our latest episode, Allana sits d...

In this week’s episode of How Dare You with Allana Harkin, Allana sits down with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the ex-wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Sophie opens up about her personal journey, discussing the challenges and revelations she faced while navigating public life and her recent memoir… which isn’t really a memoir. Sophie shares her thoughts on emotional leadership, relational...

On this week’s inaugural episode of  How Dare You With Allana Harkin , Allana sits down with her colleague, bestie, and the inimitable television host, Samantha Bee. Prepare for hilarity as they delve into what it’s like to be a woman (often the  only  woman) in the room in the cutthroat world of television and comedy. Samantha opens up about her experiences on  The Daily Show...