the Radical Fabulatorium

In this episode, I'm joined once again by comedian and author James Mullinger, this time for a Halloween conversation about Troma films, Lloyd Kaufman, VHS culture, and the strange and wonderful world of independent filmmaking. I spent a few days watching Troma movies and documentaries before our chat, and one thing that stood out to me was how much Lloyd seems to enjoy teaching people and giv...

On today's episode I'm joined by Rody Walker, vocalist and lyricist of Protest the Hero, ahead of their return to Atlantic Canada in November. We talk about their new record, Within, the childhood friendship connecting “Liberty Spike” and “Led Astray,” and getting older without getting jaded. Rody explains how he writes vocals over the band’s complicated instrumentals, why he values charac...

Singer-songwriter James Leclaire joins me on the first anniversary of his decision to pursue music full time. We revisit his punk rock beginnings in Renfrew, Ontario, talk about skateboarding and creative confidence, and trace his career in animation as co-founder of Jam Filled Entertainment, whose work includes Clone High and Final Space. We get into his latest album, The Deal, the personal stori...

Cait and Cherise from Strange Grooves join me in the CD library at Local 107.3 FM for a collaborative episode of The Radical Fabulatorium and Strange Grooves. We trade stories about how our shows began, revisit the Saint John music scene, and talk about interviewing, creative burnout, perfectionism, and the importance of having people around you who support your work. We also explore how music hel...

In this episode, I talk with vocalist Tim van der Krogt and drummer Pete Lavery from the Revelstoke, British Columbia band Pickle Juice about their second EP, The Whiteroom . We talk about the growth between the band’s first two EPs, why the first one felt like a “proof of concept,” and how becoming more confident as a band affected the new songs. Tim and Pete also explain how they narrowed approx...

The Modern Mind Readers joins The Radical Fabulatorium to talk about their upcoming show, Mind Reading, Marriage, and Other Milestones, at the Fundy Fringe Festival. Mind Reading, Marriage & Other Milestones The Modern Mind Readers | Saint John, NB What happens when mind readers fall in love, build a life together, and raise a child while performing impossible feats of the mind? Blending sharp...

Jon Forward joins The Radical Fabulatorium to talk about his upcoming show, Role Model, at the Fundy Fringe Festival. Jon Forward | Role Model | Saint John, NB A failed teacher becomes a comedian. A comedian unexpectedly becomes a good teacher. Then everything blows up. In this funny, honest, and occasionally heartbreaking solo show, Jon Forward tells the true story of reluctantly giving teaching...

Drag king Moe Mustacherides joins The Radical Fabulatorium to talk drag, clowning and Maritime Mussel’s Stupid Sexy Clowns at the Fundy Fringe Festival. Stupid Sexy Clowns Maritime Mussel | Wards Creek, NB In the chaos of the (almost world-famous) clown pageant 'Stupid Sexy Clowns', the talent portion has officially begun. Clowns compete for the coveted title of Stupidest, Sexiest Clown 20...

An Evening of Close-Up Magic | Sackville, NB Postcards From A Magician  tells Bill Peterson’s personal story of becoming a magician and takes the audience on a magical journey through the cities where he learned his craft. As the journey unfolds, the audience helps shape and influence the show, and it becomes clear that no words, picture, or postcard can fully capture the experience: you just had...

More than 20 years after first seeing Protest the Hero perform in the cafeteria at UNBSJ, Jai reconnects with guitarist Tim MacMillar to talk about the band’s new album, Within . Tim reveals the connection between “Liberty Spike” and “Led Astray,” reflects on the band’s earliest New Brunswick shows, and explains how Protest negotiated its way out of its final record-label obligation to release Wit...

Constantin Blondy of Montreal punk trio General Chaos joins The Radical Fabulatorium to talk about the band’s new album, Can’t Please ’Em All , and how their approach to recording changed after their first full-length, Outta My Way . We get into recording the new album live in just three days, working with Ryan Battistuzzi and Stomp Records, the ideas behind songs like “No Bullshit,” “The Idiots H...

Dee Hernandez joins The Radical Fabulatorium to talk about her upcoming album Deshecha , her newest single “Used,” and the journey that brought her from Cuba to Canada through music. We discuss Dee’s writing process, including how many of her songs begin with bass lines, rhythm, mood, and feeling before lyrics or chords take shape. Dee also talks about writing in both English and Spanish, and how...

Greg Webber of Kill Chicago joins The Radical Fabulatorium for a long-form conversation about the band’s new record The Next, available now! We discuss the recording process, working with Don Levandier, writing songs without worrying whether they sound “Kill Chicago enough,” and the experience of making a record with no compromises. Greg also talks about the importance of adults continuing to make...

Jeremy Thomas Gilmer joins The Radical Fabulatorium for a long-form conversation about extraction, consumer culture, environmental complexity, hidden systems, and his book This Rare Earth . We discuss the reality behind a $5 t-shirt, the ethics and complexity of resource extraction, and the disconnect many of us experience between the materials and systems that support modern life. Jeremy also tal...

<p>Hello, and welcome to the Radical Fabulatorium.</p> <p>On today’s episode, I’m joined by Canadian country guitarist and songwriter Yvan Petit.</p> <p>We talk about Yvan’s journey from growing up playing bars in Timmins, Ontario at just 10 years old, to studying audio engineering, becoming one of Ottawa’s busiest gigging musicians, and eventually spending more than...

On today's episode, Adam Guidry and Kyle Goguen from Today Jr join me to talk about their new single <em>Life on Mars</em>, their creative process, and how the band evolved from a solo project into a fully collaborative group.<br><br> We get into songwriting, production, spirituality, and the realities of building a band from the ground up. Plus: van breakdowns, flooded...

John Linnell from They Might Be Giants joins me to talk about their new album, The World Is to Dig, which is out now! theymightbegiants.com theradfab.com Photo credit: Jon Uleis (CapitalQ), via Wikimedia Commons Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Modifications made (cropping and graphic design).

Hello, and welcome to the Radical Fabulatorium. On today’s episode, I’m speaking with husband and wife rock duo Beached Out from Peterborough, Ontario. Beached out are hitting the road in support of their new album Average Weekends. For tour dates, music, merch, and more, check out: https://www.beachedout.com/ Chapters: The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.insta...

Hello, and welcome to the Radical Fabulatorium. On today’s episode, I’m speaking with Canadian comedian, writer, producer, and author Brent Butt. Brent will be out east on tour, with a stop in Saint John, New Brunswick on April 12 at the beautiful Imperial Theatre. Tickets are still available. Check out Brent’s work, socials, and latest releases here: brentbutt.com

On today’s episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I’m chatting with comedian Tom Green. He’s currently on tour across eastern Canada, with a stop at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John, New Brunswick on Saturday, March 28th. We get into his move to farm life, how that shift has influenced his creativity, and his experience recording music at the legendary Bathouse Recording Studio. Tom also drops som...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Andrew Moore about his journey from studying guitar in Los Angeles to taking a leap of faith and moving to Beijing. We get into the “perfect storm” moment when a routine visa run turned into years locked out of China. Andrew also talks about his philosophy of “serving the song,” why being “cool to hang” is a professional survival skill on th...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Dan Weller. Dan is a guitarist and co-founder of UK prog metal band SikTh, as well as a record producer and engineer. SikTh are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of Death of a Dead Day this year.  Check out Dan's engineering and producer work here: http://danwellermusic.com/ And check out SikTh's music here: https://www...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Peter Rowan. Peter is an artist manager, consultant, concert and event booker and promoter, and all round instigator of cultural shenanigans. Currently working for Toronto based label and publisher Aporia primarily in Los Angeles; consulting with various regional artists, and working on season four of The Greville Tapes Music Club.  Check ou...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Zachary Greer. Zachary is an award-winning Canadian composer for film, television and digital media who's fresh off a win at the Canadian Music Screen Awards for "Best Original Score: Documentary, Factual, Lifestyle & Reality Series or Special" (2025). Check it out: https://www.zacharygreer.com/ The Radical Fabulatorium: ht...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Johnny Nails, a producer and mix engineer out of Seattle, Washington. He's also got a brand new solo record out called Savor the Blood. Check out all things Johnny Nails: https://nailsy.world/ The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theradfab https://www.twitter.com/theradfab https://www.faceboo...