Wish We Never Met

Wish We Never Met food celeb and author Lauren Toyota ? Listen to the new WWNM and find out! The best-selling cookbook author and mastermind behind the YouTube channel Hot For Food joins Amy and Dan to chat all about her new feature menu items with Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar and how she's seen the world embrace plant-based eats over the past 10+ years. From there, Amy chats about the perils of havi...

Winter temps got you down? Let Amy and Dan warm you up in this new episode of Wish We Never Met ! To speak generally, it has been COLD across Canada as of late, and the co-hosts are feeling it. Do weird things happen when it's dark and chilly? Next, tariffs are on the tips of all tongues this week, the co-hosts discuss Canadians' renewed interest in shopping Canadian and how people can use simple...

Wish We Nevet Met JUNO-winning producer Russell Broom? Listen to the new WWNM episode and find out! Before Russell Broom joins Amy and Dan to talk about his work as a Calgary-based producer (including the new Jann Arden album  Mixtape ), the co-hosts discuss an especially bad Tinder date Dan went on lately, Trixie Mattel, and ponder why Amy's twins are in their "biting phase". THANK YOU for listen...

Wish We Never Met is back with its first new weekly episode of 2025 for your yearning ears! A lot has happened since co-hosts Amy and Dan last recorded together in late 2024. From broken and sprained ankles to chowing down on dry pasta (is that normal?) and pondering if prolonged, direct eye contact between strangers is the path to true love, there are plenty of laughs this episode. THANK YOU for...

In case you missed it, we're revisiting our interview with the iconic dance music diva, Simone Denny ! Since this episode aired, Denny appeared on Canada's Drag Race as a vocal coach and guest judge and went on tour in Europe. Simone shares a "Wish I Never..." story with Amy and Dan that will make you think twice about shaving your legs right before going into the ocean. :$ THANK YOU for listening...

In case you missed it, we're revisiting our hilarious convo with Alan Shane Lewis , comedian and co-host of The Great Canadian Baking Show . Alan shares QUITE the "Wish I Never..." story (which involves being backstage at SNL with Paul Rudd!) before chatting with Amy and Dan about his deep-rooted love of The Simpsons, being a proud cat dad, GCBS and more. THANK YOU for listening to  Wish We Never...

ICYMI, we're revisiting our fun episode with drag queen, comedian, and activist Karla Marx —who was recently celebrated as one of the "Compelling Calgarians" to watch in 2025 by the Clagary Herald. Co-hosts Amy and Dan haven't gotten much funnier since Karla gave them her stand-up advice last year, so we'll make their improved wit our 2025 podcast resolution! ;) THANK YOU for listening to  Wish We...

Wish We Nevet Met ? Listen to the final WWNM episode of 2024 to find out!  Amy and Dan recount their six favourite "Wish I Never..." stories of the year which include tales from past guests like Alyssa Reid, Phil Burke , and Hailey Benedict . Mairlyn Smith also calls in to share her "Wish I Never..." story since she didn't get to the first time around when she was the first guest on the podcast ba...

Wish We Never Met chart-topping country singer Steven Lee Olsen ? Listen to the new WWNM episode and find out! The household name in the country music scene, devoted Leafs fan, and all ‘round nice guy, joins Amy and Dan to share a “Wish I Never…” story about Jason Derulo before diving into his star-studded musical resume, why he moved back to Ontario from Nashville, and more. The platinum-certifie...

Wish We Never Met drag queen Melinda Verga ? Listen to this WWNM episode and find out! The break-out star of Canada’s Drag Race Season 4 and The Traitors Canada joins Amy and Dan to share a “Wish I Never…” story about broken bones before chatting about everything from reality TV drama, the art of drag, the importance of inclusive business practices and more. Dan isn’t allowed to talk about Wicked...

Wish We Never Met Top Chef Canada judge Mijune Pak ? Listen to the new WWNM episode and find out! (Make sure to listen to this episode to take advantage of two great holiday season promotions in the Calgary area!) With Season 11 of Top Chef Canada wrapping in early December , Pak joins Amy and Dan to chat a bit about the show, but first, she shares a “Wish I Never…” story that has to do with Marth...

Wish We Never Met singer Madeline Merlo ? Listen to the new episode of WWNM to find out! The CCMA-Award winning performer and chart-topping songwriter joins Amy and Dan to share a “Wish I Never…” story about her one regrettable tattoo, before discussing her recent Opry debut , how challenging a move to Nashville is for a Canadian artist, and a lot more. Merlo’s new EP ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl...

Wish We Never Met,er, Went to Whistler ? Absolutely not because it's one of the best mountain towns in the world ! On the new episode of WWNM , Amy and Dan are chatting live on location from the Fairmont Chateau Whistler during the town’s famed food and wine festival, Whistler Cornucopia . Aside from experiencing a wine dinner hosted by Jason Priestly , and possibly scaring the famous actor, Dan c...

Wish We Never Met each other? The answer is YES, but still listen to this WWNM episode anyway. Starting things off with a cheers, Amy and Dan try the new(ish) Inversion Nitro Cocktails to surprising results, before chatting about Mailroom Vodka ’s unique approach to marketing and bottle design. With the recent streaming release of the Amy Winehouse film Back to Black , the co-hosts chat a bit abou...

Wish We Never Met chart-topping singer Alyssa Reid ? Listen to this WWNM episode and find out! With big, BIG hits like “Alone Again”, “Satisfaction Guaranteed” and “Dangerous”, Alyssa Reid is one of the most recognizable voices in the Canadian pop music. The chart-topping singer shares a dolphin-centric “Wish I Never…” story with Amy and Dan that you must hear. (And you may never be the same.) Fro...

Wish We Never Met comedian and TV host Alan Shane Lewis ? Listen to this episode of WWNM and find out! The Great Canadian Baking Show co-host joins Amy and Dan to talk about his love of The Simpsons, his interesting career arc that includes success as a comedian, writer, and TV personality, and a lot more. His “Wish I Never…” story  has ties to SNL and Paul Rudd. It’s hilariously awkward, and you’...

Wish We Never Met Amy and Dan ? You bet! Here’s what’s on the agenda for this episode of WWNM : Are White Claws (finally) out? The co-hosts say yes—while sipping on some refreshing Happy Dads (not sponsored, but they wish!) Having a favourite kid out of all of your friends’ offspring is not something everyone is willing to admit, but Dan has no qualms about it after a recent trip home to Saskatoon...

Wish We Never Met art rocker Kue Varo ? You’ll need to listen to the new episode of WWNM to find out! Before co-hosts Dan and Amy dive into all things pleasantries, witchcraft, and music-making with the award-winning performer Kue Varo , they discuss one of life’s biggest disappointments: spinach salad. Why IS spinach salad THE worst? (Lots to unpack here.) Amy takes a hard left from salad talk to...

Wish We Never Met TV host and comedian Ann Pornel ? Listen to the new episode of WWNM to find out! Before the hilarious co-host of The Great Canadian Baking Show joins  Amy and Dan to share her "Wish I never..." story (waterfalls and cliffs, oh my!), the duo talk a bit about celebrity drag queens like Bob the Drag Queen and Laila McQueen and how far the drag industry has come in the past 10+ years...

Wish We Never Met wasps? WHO DOESN'T?! Here's what's on the agenda for this episode of WWNM: JUNO-Award-winning jazz pianist and vocalist  Michael Kaeshammer joins Amy and Dan to chat about the new season of his music-meets-food TV series Kaeshammer's Kitchen , touring around the world, and why there's much to love about living on Vancouver Island. The co-hosts also discuss the world's collective...

ICYMI, we're revisting our chat with country singer  Hailey Benedict ! Since appearing on  Wish We Never Met in the summertime, Hailey has signed an international record deal with Big Loud . From rising star to bonafide star, and Amy and Dan are SO PROUD of the Alberta-born singer! THANK YOU for listening to this episode of Wish We Never Met ! New episodes are released every Thursday at 4PM. Give...

Wish We Never Met actor Phil Burke ? Listen to the new WWNM episode to find out! The multi-faceted actor and producer joins Amy and Dan from Toronto (taking a break from the TIFF whirlwind) to share a “Wish I never texted…” tale before chatting about his past work on the acclaimed series Hell on Wheels —where he met Amy—and how transitioning into the role of a producer is an exciting evolution for...

Wish We Never Met dance diva Simone Denny ? Listen to the latest WWNM episode to find out! Dan and Amy are joined by the iconic chart-topping dance vocalist Simone Denny (best known for her time with Love Inc. and hits "Superstar" and Broken Bones"), who shares a "Wish I Never..." story about the ocean. Uh oh! Denny also opens up about just how cool MuchMusic's Electric Circus was back in the day,...

Wish We Never Met each other? ALWAYS! (But listen to the new WWNM episode anyway.) It’s been quite the week for Amy Hef and Dan Clapson and their schedules show no sign of slowing down until the end of September. Still, the two take time to spar on-air and discuss everything from being hit on by bartenders (it’s rare, but it happens!), new hair systems vs. going to Turkey for “the works”, the prob...

We Wish Never Met Jeff Dick of The Prairie States ? Listen to the new WWNM episode and find out! The CCMA Award-nominated musician chats about his band's growth over the past few years and 2024 award nomination, but first he shares a “Wish I Never…” story about a poor choice of haircut in the 90s. Ah, memories! Speaking of memories, co-hosts Amy Hef and Dan Clapson also chat about the bittersweet...