the Radical Fabulatorium

On today's episode of The Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Natalia Bohorquez AKA Leandra Gold about her upcoming showcase at Semaine Music NB Week (www.musicnb.org) and her debut EP Prelude. Check Leandra Gold out here: https://leandragold.bandcamp.com https://instagram.com/laleandragold Follow The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab https://www.instagram.com/theradfab htt...

On today’s episode of The Radical Fabulatorium , I chat with Matt Collyer , frontman of The Planet Smashers and co-founder of Stomp Records . We dive into: • The band’s 10th record, On The Dancefloor (out now on Stomp Records) • Touring life, U.S. work visas & the realities of crossing borders • How FACTOR grants keep Canadian artists on the road • Finding new punk, like Peanut Butter Sunday a...

From Great Big Sea to the Great Big Canadian Road Trip In this episode of The Radical Fabulatorium , we talk about Séan's journey from fronting one of Canada’s most celebrated bands to life as a solo artist, author, and outspoken advocate for unity and sobriety. We cover: Leaving the “Great Big Tour Bus” to embrace sobriety Why he only plays theatres now, not bars Music as medicine against div...

Inside ArtsLink NB with Jeri Knopp From free studio space to game-changing mentorships, ArtsLink NB is doing big things — and Programming Director Jeri Knopp breaks it all down. We talk about: The Community Studio and Lending Library Pro photo and documentation gear for artists Monthly “Documentation Days” across New Brunswick The CATAPULT Arts Accelerator Artist residencies in nature and cross-cu...

I sat down with Dan Briggs, bass player for Between the Buried and Me, to talk about their new album The Blue Nowhere . We got into the creative process, the band’s history with Jamie King, and how small ideas can grow into big moments on a BTBAM record. Dan also shared thoughts on joining Inside Out Music and seeing a label as a true curator, memories of touring with The End, and building his voc...

Crown Lands’ Kevin and Cody join me to discuss their new releases Ritual I & II . We get into the meditative sound of the records, their connection to the larger Fearless narrative, and the financial challenges of crossing the border for shows.

I sat down with Steven Andrews , a Fringe veteran and registered nurse, to talk about his one-person show One Last Touch . Based on his own story, the show is funny, heartfelt, and a little raw — exploring love, health scares, judgments we make about others, and the healing power of human connection. Steven mixes humor with heavy truths, weaving in everything from nursing to witch hunting to the i...

Kiwi comic Sully O. Sullivan joined me live on-air at @local107.3fm during @fundyfringefestival to talk about his show A Complete Idiot’s Guide to New Zealand and his first time gigging “way out east.” We cover New Zealand culture, the difference between Fringe and club crowds, and how a simple Halifax–Saint John trip turned into an odyssey. Catch him next at @halifaxfringefestival on Sunday, Aug...

Had a blast talking with Jackie and Nathaniel from Affair of Honor live on-air at @local107.3fm about their multiverse-hopping, steel-clashing, heart-wrenching stage show MULTIVERES — fresh off the @halifaxfringefestival circuit. We get into: – The chaotic joy of fight-based theatre – Writing and building an entire show in 30 days – Video games, doomscrolling, and emotional storytelling – Stage co...

On this week’s episode of The Radical Fabulatorium, I talk with Brynn and Emily — longtime friends and collaborators — about their darkly comedic one-woman show The Prick , which just wrapped at the Fundy Fringe Festival and is headed next to the Halifax Fringe. Recorded live at Local 107.3FM, this conversation dives into the joy of making weird theatre with people you trust, the strange and beaut...

In this episode, I catch up with disability rights advocate Kurt Goddard. We talk about his work with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the difference between legal and supported decision-making, and the very real impacts of ableism in everyday life. We also get into AI, morning run clubs, old-school file sharing, figure skating, and how a broken ankle may have inspired...

In this episode, I talk with Kathryn Taylor and Charlie Hume , co-founders of Starr Street Productions , about their new play A Guide to Collecting Antique Maps , premiering at this year’s Fundy Fringe Festival in Saint John, New Brunswick. The play is a dark comedy about a couple in rural Oregon whose quiet life is disrupted when one of them leaves for what may—or may not—be a cult. As the story...

In this episode, I sit down with Tall Mark, musical artist and performer, to talk about his show Eat It Anyway , presenting at the 13th annual Fundy Fringe Festival in Saint John, New Brunswick. Tall Mark describes the show as a “bard jester” autobiography told through non-fiction absurd realism—blending satire, compassion, and musical storytelling. It’s a joyful, goofy, and unexpectedly profound...

In this episode, I talk with Alan Fehr, creator and performer of The Naked Mennonite —a provocative one-person show that blends gay burlesque with Mennonite history and theology. We talk about why he created the show, how it evolved from comedy into emotional vulnerability, and what it’s like to perform with a Bible in hand. Alan shares stories of unexpected audience reactions, challenges common s...

In this episode, I talk with Mark McColgan , crew chief of the Saint John Trail Running Club , about how he went from hating running to becoming a central figure in Saint John’s growing trail scene. We get into how trail running differs from road running, the stories behind races like Looney Loops and Bootstrap Boogie , and how the club grew into a 5,000+ member community. We also talk safety tips...

In this episode, I talk with André, Joel, and Robby—members of Pixel.wav, a 10-piece nerdy-orchestral ensemble bringing Final Fantasy music to life in a fresh, genre-bending way. We dig into how the band formed, the struggle to pick a name, and the joy (and chaos) of arranging iconic video game scores for live performance. They share how they chose their set list, created medleys, balanced the ens...

On this episode, I'm joined by the Berserker Blóthar of GWAR to talk about the band’s grotesque mission, their upcoming EP “The Return of Gor-Gor” (out July 25, 2025 ), and the lore-packed comic book that comes with it. We get into: – Gor-Gor's resurrection and tragic origin story (RIP Mom) – The circus train disaster that inspired the new single – Writing songs that sound like someone is dying –...

On today’s episode of The Radical Fabulatorium, I welcome Luke Bentham, frontman and guitarist of @TheDirtyNil. We talk about the beautiful struggle of life on tour, their new album The Lash , Luke’s evolving vocal and songwriting process, and why The Dirty Nil continues to retain full control over their music rights. We also get into the inspiration behind “Spider Dream,” the stripped-down record...

On today's episode of the Rad Fab I welcome @Mark_Hemmings. We chat about the ethical challenges in different types of photography, the impact of AI and digital tools, and the balance between technical skill and creative expression. Mark also shares how his experience with ultramarathons has shaped the way he works and thinks as a photographer. We talk about the business side of creative work,...

On today's episode of the Rad Fab, I welcome Ray Gracewood, founder of Area 506 and former LocalFM music director, to chat about the festival's 10 year anniversary. Check out all things Area 506 here: https://www.area506.ca/Episode Timeline: 0:00 Ray's history at Local FM 1:15 The resurgence of physical media 4:30 Revisiting the "Seattle North" era of 90s Maritimes music 9:10...

On today's episode I welcome Andy Maize & Josh Finlayson from Skydiggers into the Radical Fabulatorium. Skydiggers new album, Dreams & Second Chances, is out now! Check out the band here:https://skydiggers.com/The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠https://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfab⁠https://www.john...

On today's episode I welcome Patrik Jensen from THE HAUNTED into the Radical Fabulatorium. THE HAUNTED's 10th studio album, Songs of Last Resort , comes out on May 30th, 2025, on Century Media, and it rips! Check out the band here: https://www.centurymedia.com/artist/the-haunted

AJ, Mike and Goose from Candyheart swung by to talk about their brand new album, Cry For Help. Check out Candyheart here:https://www.candyheart.ca/ The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theradfab https://www.twitter.com/theradfab https://www.facebook.com/theradfab ⁠https://www.johnadamian.com https://www.theradfab.com rock #hardrock #interview #newb...

Moncton, New Brunswick progressive metal band Omnivide swung by the studio for a little chatteroo. www.omnivide.ca

James Mullinger is a comedian and journalist originally from England, and now calls Saint John, NB home. We had a great chat about all sorts of interesting things! Check out ⁨James⁩ here: https://www.jamesmullinger.com/ The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theradfab https://www.twitter.com/theradfab https://www.facebook.com/theradfab ⁠https://www.j...