The Corcoran Entertainment Show

Laura Van Wormer is a novelist and creator of the serialized podcast “The Class of ’74”. She has published over sixteen books throughout her career through companies such as HarperCollins, Doubleday, and Random House. Season 2 of “The Class of 74” is currently streaming across all podcasting platforms. Laura joins the podcast today to discuss her life altering car accident in 2015, the podcasting...

Gerald Everett Jones is an award-winning author, who is a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Independent Writers of Southern California. A graduate of Wesleyan University, he has received numerous book awards for his work in mystery and literary fiction, including his Evan Wycliff series. His latest novel “Jonathan’s Journal” is available now on Amazon and wherever you get your books. He joins...

JESSIA is a multi-platinum pop artist and songwriter, who won the JUNO Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2022. She received widespread commercial success for her single, “I’m Not Pretty” which amassed over 300 million global streams, peaked at the top 25 of the Canadian Hot 100 Chart and was certified double platinum by Music Canada. Her latest EP “Therapy & Yoga ” is available now on a...

John David is an award-winning novelist, whose debut novel, The Bystander won the Page Turner Award for Mystery Novels in 2025. He serves as a public relations and crisis communications consultant, and is a proud member of the International Thriller Writers Debut Author program. His second book is set for a release in May. He joins the podcast today to discuss the publishing process, selling your...

Sykamore is a country singer and songwriter from Carseland, Alberta who was named CMT’s “Next Women In Country Class” in 2020. She garnered acclaim for her debut album, Pinto which has amassed over ten million streams and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2023 Country Music Alberta Awards. Her latest single, “He’s Mine” is available across all music platforms. Sykamore joins the podcast t...

A.L. Lieske is an author and podcaster who wrote the Unseen Operative series. She is the host of Literary Deep Dives, a podcast that dissects literature and the mysteries of human condition and realities of everyday life. Aubrey joins the podcast today to discuss her latest projects, writing styles, staying up to date on entertainment, and more. Later, Franky gives his thoughts on Stephen Colbert...

Ammoye is a Jamaican-Canadian reggae artist and eight-time JUNO nominee who has been referred to as one of Canada’s leading reggae voices. She won Best Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year at the Reggae North Music Awards in 2024, made major festival appearances worldwide and shared stages alongside artists like Michael Bublé, Sean Paul, and Ziggy Marley. Her collaboration with Surinamese-Dutch-Sw...

Nuela Charles is an award-winning singer and songwriter who is nominated for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year at the 2026 JUNO Awards for her album, NU2U. She won two Western Canadian Music Awards for Pop Artist of the Year in 2020 and 2022, performed across North America and Europe, and has had over forty sync placements, including ESPN and Jane the Virgin. Nuela joins the podcast today to di...

Todd Van Allen and Darcy Fiander are the hosts of the weekly podcast “Okay, So Here’s One” available on all audio platforms. A veteran comedian from Toronto, Todd has performed for large festivals such as Just for Laughs, released comedy albums that have reached #1 on iTunes and hosted Comedy Above the Pub for two decades. He and Darcy now celebrate the timeless art of street jokes and classic com...

Clementine Moss is a drummer, singer, songwriter, musician, and author, who is the founder and drummer for Zepparella, an all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band. She recently released two solo albums, "Clem & Clearlight" and "Nothing Will Keep Us Apart". Her memoir, "FROM BONHAM TO BUDDHA AND BACK: THE SLOW ENLIGHTENMENT OF THE HARD ROCK DRUMMER" is available on Ama...

Alex Sanfilippo is a podcaster and the founder of PodMatch, a platform that automatically matches podcast hosts and guests for interviews. He is also the host of Podcasting Made Simple, available on all audio platforms. His goal is to help independent creators grow their influence and revenue to better serve their own audience. Alex joins the podcast today to discuss the history of PodMatch, monet...

Abby Slipp is an actress known for playing Andy on the Bell Fibe TV-1 series, O’Don’s. She returns to the podcast on Tuesday March 10 to discuss self tapes, playing villains, early retirement, and more. Later, Franky discusses the conflicting reports of The Walking Dead reunion series, and Seth MacFarlane not having direct plans for a third season of Ted. Rockin’ River Fest: https://rockinriverfes...

YASSiN, Sean Terrio, and Charissa are three Canadian musicians who have come together on the new single, "Right Here Right Now", available now across all music platforms. Based in Oakville, YASSiN & Sean Terrio have released five singles, scored second place in Canada's Walk of Fame Emerging Artists Program, and have amassed over ninety-five million views across all platforms. Ch...

Andy Rubal is Cuban-Canadian singer, pianist, and songwriter who is nominated for Latin Music Recording of the Year at the 2026 JUNO Awards. With performances at major festivals like the Montreal International Jazz Festival and collaborations with renowned Cuban artists, Andy continues to emerge as a powerful new voice in Canada’s Latin music scene. He joins the podcast today alongside his manager...

Elyse Aeryn is an award-winning singer, songwriter from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. She won the Music Nova Scotia’s Entertainer of the Year in 2024, named a 2023 Wavemaker Ambassador for the Halifax JUNO Awards, and voted Best New Artist in The Coast’s Best of Halifax reader poll. Her sophomore album, Everybody Loves You is streaming now across all music platforms. Elyse joins the podcast today to d...

Dawson McManus is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, producer, and podcaster from Peterborough, Ontario. A pillar of the Canadian music scene since 2000, he is a member of the heavy metal band, SUPERNAUTS, and the founder and CEO of 646 Records. He is the host of the 646 Podcast with Dawson McManus available on all audio platforms. Dawson joins the podcast today to discuss playing musi...

Herman Tømmeraas and Martin Macphail are the masterminds behind Floorplan, the breakout pop-rock group from the film “Sweetness” that has since evolved into a real band. With Herman bringing Payton Adler to life on screen and Martin serving as the film and band’s composer, Floorplan’s debut EP will be released on March 6, which will be followed by the North American release of “Sweetness” this spr...

Paul Shearman is an actor and playwright, whose acting career spans the gamut of the industry, acting in numerous theatrical productions, movies, and TV. Despite receiving a degree in Political Science and International Affairs, acting was where his passion lied. His world premiere solo show, “The Last Audition” will debut at the 2026 Adelaide Fringe Festival in Australia on February 19 and runs u...

Charles Baker is an actor, perhaps best known for playing Skinny Pete on Breaking Bad and El Camino. He also had roles in television shows such as The Mandalorian, The Blacklist, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Perry Mason. Currently, he can be seen in The Pitt on HBO Max, with new episodes every Thursday. Charles joins the podcast today to discuss life as an actor, growing your hair for a role, the succe...

Duane "D.O." Gibson is a rapper, author, and motivational speaker, who served as a Guinness World Record Holder for nearly nine hours of continuous freestyling. He is the founder of Stay Driven, one of Canada's most respected school-based performance and motivational programs, reaching hundreds of thousands of students. His latest single, "Learned From The Greatest" is avai...

Amanda & James are a Canadian country duo from Southern Ontario known for their high-energy performances, heartfelt storytelling, and rich vocal harmonies. They have received attention for their own music and fan favorite covers, and were just nominated for Group or Duo of the Year at the 2025 CMAO Awards. Their newest single, Comeback, is available now across all music platforms. Amanda &...

Kurt Ellenberger is a performer, composer, educator, and scholar who served as a Professor Music at Grand Valley State University’s Frederik Meijer Honors College, His work explores the deep connections between music, math, and the human mind, with articles published by NPR, Huffington Post, and All About Jazz, which he was a contributing editor for. He joins the podcast today to discuss retiremen...

Dominick Landry is a cinematographer with extensive experience in the camera and electrical department of the entertainment industry. Some of his works include O’Don’s, Transformers: Rises of the Beasts, John Wick: Chapter 2, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and too many more to list here. He joins the podcast today to discuss working on sets, making a living, AI, and more. Rockin’ River Fest: https://roc...

Danny Johnson is a stand-up comedian, who has entertained audiences in comedy clubs, corporate events, and churches nationwide for over fifteen years. Through the good, the bad, and the ugly, he has dedicated his life to creating comedy that brings joy to people’s lives. You can check out his stand-up specials on YouTube, one of which surpassed one million views. Danny joins the podcast today to d...

Amber Walls and Amelia Underhill are country musicians from Blackville and longtime friends, each releasing their own music across all major streaming platforms. On July 25, they will open for Brett Kissel at Rockin’ River Fest, with Signal Hill performing at the after party. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or in person at Blackville Irving, N&J Convenience, Goodie Shop Restaurant, and Mil...