The Liquid Courage Podcast

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Sauvignon Blanc by Oyster Bay with actor, editor, filmmaker Perrie Voss (Avocado Toast, Letters to Satan Claus, The Boys) to discuss creating the series Avocado Toast, what it was like coming out later in life, and a LOT about #Boundaries. From acting to editing screenwriting, Perrie is a multi-award winning artist who wears many hats. You can see her...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some triple chocolate milk stout by Flying Monkeys with actor, writer, and wannabe astronaut Nkasi Ogbonnah (The Second City, Untitled Black Sketch Project, 1623) to discuss the best long-lasting lipsticks, what a gift it is to safely hold an audience in uncomfortable moments, and (of course) space! Nkasi is a Second City mainstage alumni and a member of t...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some ginger Kombucha with actor, writer, producer, and host Natasha Negovanlis (Carmila, CLAIREvoyant, Freelancers Anonymous) to discuss jealousy, how to pronounce kombucha, and the pressure to brand yourself. Natasha is a Canadian Screen award-winning actress, best known for her role as the broody vampire Carmilla in the hit series Carmilla. She is the fo...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon by J. Lohr Seven Oaks with artist Alia Rasul (Tita Collective, Super Important Filipina Thoughts) to discuss setting boundaries, excel spreadsheets, and abundance thinking vs. scarcity thinking. Alia is a Canadian Comedy Award nominated writer and performer, a founding member of the award-winning Tita Collective and this...

We're back baby!!! Season 2 of the Liquid Courage Podcast starts Wednesday June 30th and I'm SO excited to share it with you! Lots has happened since Season 1, including the show being nominated FOUR TIMES by the Canadian Podcast Awards and the podcast is launching  it's own Patreon!!!!! So check out the Liquid Courage Podcast on Patreon  & get ready for a fabulous season to come :) Cheers! Amanda...

In today’s bonus episode, Amanda sits down over some bubbly champagne with comedian, creator, and friend Dustin George as he asks her about creating Season 1 of The Liquid Courage Podcast and putting it out into the world. They chat why it took her so long to get started, what she’s learned after 30 episodes, and just how much booze she has left over in her apartment. A thoughtful, reflective cele...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Vespers with Bisexual actor, writer, director, producer, and activist Ashley Comeau (She The People, The Boyz, Odd Squad) to discuss her fascination with death, career-altering advice she got from Paul Feig, and what’s surprised her most about working in the entertainment industry. Ashley is a Second City mainstage alumnae, a member of the all-female,...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down and get high (shout out legal weed!) with actor, writer, improvisor, producer Aurora Browne (Baroness Von Sketch Show, Newborns Moms, The Writer’s Block) to discuss how she knows when a set was hot, bits of Canadian history, and deciding Season 5 would be the final one for Baroness Von Sketch Show. You may know Aurora best from the award-winning series Baroness...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some fire ciders with creator and body-positivity advocate Sean Taylor to discuss her experience on Netflix’s the Circle, S.A.D. lamps, and how to ethically enjoy reality TV. Sean is a creator and body-positivity advocate currently residing in New York City. She has worked in fashion as both a plus-size fashion blogger and social media manager, and now cre...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some gin and tonics with Home Décor YouTuber Alexandra Gater to discuss imposter syndrome, starting her own business after being let go from Chatelaine magazine, and how to make your space reflect your personality. While working as the Home Editor for Canada’s iconic women’s lifestyle magazine Chatelaine, Alexandra created the YouTube series The Home Primp...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Budweiser beer with stand up comic, sketch artist, improvisor, and TV writer D.J. Mausner (Baroness Von Sketch, Gary and His Demons, This House Has 22 Minutes) to discuss everything comedy, trying to decorate her apartment to convince people that she’s human, and boycotting Just For Laughs in protest to how the festival handled reported sexual assault...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some Guinness with actor, writer, and singer-songwriter Tricia Black (Second City Toronto’s Mainstage 83rd/84th Reviews, Kim’s Convenience, The Broken Hearts Gallery) to discuss figuring out your personal brand, our warped expectations of celebrities, and having shows shut down because of COVID. She was a cast member of Second City Toronto’s 83rd and 84th...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over pretty pink wine with writer, director, and comedic actress Trish Rainone (Pink Is In, My Roommate’s an Escort, V-Wars) to discuss filming in Sault Ste. Marie, accidentally taking edibles before performing stand-up, and what the hell ‘adorn’ means. In 2019 Trish started 180 Sisterhood Productions alongside producer Rebeka Herron, and in less than a year th...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some scotch/whiskey on ice with actor and writer Alice Moran (Sunnyside, Crawford, Man Seeking Woman) to discuss the true randomness of auditioning (a la The bird shirt), our Pokémon spirit animals, learning to sew masks during covid, and writing/performing in The Fifty Shades of Grey period Spank! Alice is an award-winning actor and writer originally from...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some straight vodka on ice with actor and filmmaker Knox (Slo Pitch, Barbelle, Letters to Satan Claus) to discuss portraying ex-lovers on scene, growing up Catholic, and the blurred lines between reality and fallacy online. Professionally known as Karen Knox, Knox is an actor and filmmaker based in Toronto. As an actor, she is best known for playing “Veron...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some chilled beer in a fancy wine glass with actor and producer Jen Pogue (Endlings, Time Out, Things I Do For Money) to discuss indecisiveness, how friggin’ hard it is to write anything (!), and her own podcast Women on Screen Out Loud. She is one third of Film Coop, an Associate producer for Women on Screen, and an Industry Series Producer for The Canadi...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some delicious Apothic Red wine with actor, improvisor, curator and director, & current Artistic and Manasging director of Bad Dog Theatre Company Coko Galore (Coko & Daphney, Black and Funny Toronto) to discuss taking on her new role at Bad Dog Theatre during a pandemic, the connection between empathy and human dignity, and how guilty pleasures sh...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some very British English Breakfast tea and some equally British gin and tonics with musical comedians Nicola and Rosie Dempsey of the musical comedy duo act Flo & Joan (Amazon Prime’s Alive on Stage, BBC’s Live at the Apollo, CBC’s This House Has 22 Minutes) to discuss their music, tattoos, and what the hell White Elephant is. Flo & Joan have been...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some cold beers (shout out to High Park Brewery in Toronto, Canada!) with actor, writer, improvisor Paloma Nuñez (Baroness Von Sketch Show, Shazam!, Mouthpiece) to discuss flirting, why the 3rd grade was the worst year of her life, and why Mark Ruffalo is the absolute sweetest! Paloma is an award-winning actor on screen and on stage, including a Screen Act...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down and attempts to chug an entire pitcher of water with writer, actor Nelu Handa (Workin’ Moms, Jann, Mirchi Comedy Show) while she does the same (is that safe? They have no idea). They discuss Nelu’s experience working with Jann Arden, how many glasses of water you can chug before you’d die, and filming with twin babies on Workin’ Moms. You can catch her acting i...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a hot cup of black coffee with actor and improvisor Cihang Ma (Roses & Thorns, Carpe Into My DMs, A Christmas Carol) to discuss anger, our skincare routines, and the importance of feeling seen (both on stage/screen and by the people around you!). Cihang is a current cast member of the Bad Dog Theatre’s Featured Players: Season 7, an alumna of the Secon...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some modified margaritas (and some Jack Daniel’s) with podcaster, kink educator, and professional dominatrix Erin Pim/Lady Pim (The Bed Post Podcast, The Bed Post Stage Show, The Ritual Chamber) to discuss setting boundaries at work & home, her award-winning podcast The Bed Post Podcast, and the difference between a whip & a flogger! Erin is a publ...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some yummy ruby grapefruit Palm Bays with actor, improvisor, and writer Ann Pornel (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Baroness Von Sketch Show, The Beaverton) to discuss dating during quarantine, how doubting yourself benefits the patriarchy, and what sacrifices she’s had to make for her career. Ann is a three-time Second City mainstage alumni (Come What Mayhem, E...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some cold beer with actor, writer, and comedian Erica Gellert (The Sketchersons, JFL42, Tom & Erica) to discuss what it’s like to be a part of The Sketchersons, why she regrets getting one of her tattoos, and how important it is to remember that you can always change your mind! She is a writer and performer of The Sketchersons, a Canadian Comedy Award-...

In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some refreshing Tequila sodas (with lime!) with comedian, writer, actor, and improvisor Natalie Metcalfe (If I Could #Throwback Time, The Adventures of Tom Shadow, CBC’s CANAdoDAday) to discuss valuing your creative uniqueness, her fear of being a bad friend, and how much she loves to be in control. She is a current Mainstage cast member of The Second City...