The Constant Struggle

In this episode, Nick and Brie talk with author and comedian Sharilyn Johnson. She chats about her time as a comedy reporter and her shift towards more creative goals, which include writing, improv and overcoming her anxieties around clown. We discuss the issue of parallel thinking after the idea for her recent parody of  The Producers  was upstaged by Jimmy Kimmel's show. And of course, we chat a...

In this episode, Nick and Brie chat with comedian Catherine McCormick, who's recently been invited to move to Los Angeles to work on a could-be huge comedy TV pilot. Find out how she got it, how she got into comedy, and why it was finally time to consciously uncouple from her day job. #StruggleOn & follow her on Twitter:  @McCormCorp

In this episode, Nick and Brie chat with their respective significant others: Kathryn & Dan and chat about the various struggles associated with being partnered up with a struggling artist. Sound like a fun idea? Only one way to find out! Connect with us on Twitter @strugglepod & #StruggleOn

In this episode, siblings Nick and Brie Watson chat with actor and storyteller Gillian English about her upcoming tour of the Australian Fringe Festival circuit with her two one-woman shows: "Drag Queen Stole my Dress" and "Get Around Me". We talk to Gillian about her love of Shakespeare, her theatrical education and her encounter with Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons. In a discussion about Gillia...

Nick & Brie check in with their creative projects now that the Holidays are over and we've moved into, what Nick calls, "short story season." He's got a story on the go, and he gives us a sneak peak into the plot and process and finding out the story's main conflict. Meanwhile, it's a new year, and Brie's got two brand new show formats coming out, and a comedy show on the horizon tackling mental h...

In this episode Nick & Brie chat with sketch writer & improviser Dave Tichauer who recently made the big move from Toronto to New York in pursuit of a career in comedy writing.  Dave compares his training at The Second City with New York's UCB. We talk about his work in Canadian Comedy Award nominated troupe Shoeless & his CBC radio pilot with writing partner Ned Petrie. We also go into some very...

In this episode we chat with improviser Daphney Joseph about her journey into the Toronto comedy scene from Montreal, where she grew up. We talk about performing in French and English and the places she's found to do both here in city, like Les Improbables and le Club des Marteaux.  We chat about the difficulties managing your time when balancing three jobs, rehearsals and performances, about her...

Nick and Brie's regular check-in where we talk about the various progress we've been having and setbacks with our various creative projects. Nick's overcoming a recent writing draught and Brie's dealing with the difficulties of Winter's constant darkness.  By the way, the Keanu Reeves movie we were talking about is called JOHN WICK. We couldn't remember in the episode, but we've since done our res...

In this episode, Nick and Brie talk to Toronto actor and improviser Alex Wong from the upcoming webseries "IRL The Series," which currently received its funding via a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. We talk to Alex about his experience working on the webseries that incorporated beat-prov-style development, his history accepting gigs on Craigslist, which he does NOT recommend and how he...

In this episode, we talk to Dale Wells, half of the Toronto Dandies, and creator of Holodeck Follies, a monthly Star Trek-themed variety show that was featured live at this summer's past FanExpo.  With Dale, we chat about his return to improv, his love of all things geek, family, day jobs and following your passion. Check out The Dandies & Holodeck Follies at  https://improvdandies.wordpress.com/...

In this episode, Nick gets feedback on his first script, which brings him to the a-ha  moment that will take him through his next draft. Brie's been a busy beaver with the Big City Improv Festival and starting a brand-new sketch comedy troupe.  Nick had a birthday, which means it was time for him to review all this goals and plans from last year according to the nerdist way-of-life.  Brie gets tra...

In this episode, Nick & Brie chat with actor, writer & improvisor Ryan Hughes about some of the struggles he's currently facing in the pursuit of his art.  Ryan speaks of a few pros and cons of the day job, and what happens when it's gone. He discusses issues of confidence and mental health. We also delve into a deep discussion about women in comedy and *~*GASP*~* even feminism! Be sure to check R...

Well kids, summer's over and with that brings a whole new world of struggles, but not without mentioning the break we took from them during the warm months to relax and refuel the tank. In this episode, Nick talks about his trip to Chicago, IL with his buddies and Brie mentions her voyage to Halifax, Nova Scotia for the Atlantic Fringe Fest. Both reference their respective cities' great garlic-bre...

In this episode, Nick & Brie explore good techniques to EDIT your writing, how to refuel your artistic tank & we give a few shout outs to other podcasts we've been checking out. AMONGST SO MANY OTHER THINGS! Check it out, and #StruggleOn!

In this episode, we talk to Dan Rosen; a Toronto screenwriter currently working on developing his short film "Joe & Mary's Kid" into a feature. Be sure to check out the short right here: https://vimeo.com/92735757 . We talk to Dan about his many current projects, his studies, his hotel job and his own constant struggles. Listen to his episode, follow him on Twitter @dantheguyrosen and #StruggleOn...

The struggle continues as Nick has a new deadline to meet before his family vacation to Scotland and Brie's working 7-days a week for the next month; long hours, and little spare time to devote to comedy. Find out what they're doing to keep it going. Share your personal struggles with us at @strugglepod or at constantstrugglepod@gmail.com Struggle On!

In this episode, Nick and Brie discuss their respective artistic struggle and deal with certain issues like guilt, rejection, networking and the GRIND.  We're trying to find ways to stay motivated to help us keep creating and moving forward. Give it a listen! If you wish to discuss your daily grind on a future episode, give us a shout at @StrugglePod. #StruggleOn everybody!

This month, we talk to our first special guest EVER, triple-threat and hilarious improviser/sketch comedian, Susannah Kiernan ( @SusannahKiernan ). We go on a journey into her creative struggles and discover all the stops she's taken along the way (like Switzerland!) to become the performer (via /fashionista/EA/Caterer/Server/Personal Trainer/Professional Smoothie-Creator) she is today! Go ahead,...

This month, Nick and Brie explore the darker side of the artistic struggle; they discuss tactics to get out of feeling down, but also how to accept it and use it to a creative advantage by exploring the darkness!

This month, we talk about more struggles! Hooray! Like the struggle/victory of rejection, struggles for organization, struggles to stay positive and to get to the Marc Maron show on time!

Brie and Nick Watson talk taking on creative struggles. This first episode features thoughts on Writing, Editing, Time Management and this neverending Winter. A great listen for all creative minds.