Parking Lot
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsHere’s the situation folks, welcome to the Parking Lot Podcast with your friends Kate Latimer, Maggie Prince, Elise Bailey & Elliot Jannetta. Parking Lot is a creative community created to encourage collaboration and inspire one another to keep creating the things we’ve always wanted to, and each week we get together to talk about the Movies we love, discuss Iconic Figures who’ve impacted our lives, chat about what’s going in our weeks, and meet both established and up-incoming Toronto artist and learning about their creative journeys. Join us every Friday & as always, thanks for stopping by!
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118. Carpooling with the Cullens: Breaking Dawn Part 2
June 23, 2023 12:33 - 1 hour - 100 MBIt’s here, our final episode of Carpooling with the Cullens. This week we talk CGI babies, dog boyfriends, and Service Forks. We ask the important questions, like, what is a clearing? Is it ok that Sue Clearwater moved in with Charlie Swann? Was the Free Solo climber kinda asking for it? And most importantly, who would see a movie called The Whistleblower’s Sisters? We had a great ride, thanks for the laughs and the tears, Cullens.
117. Drive Thru Conversation with Graphic Designer and Filmmaker: Jono Flett
May 19, 2023 21:14 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBThis week we’re closing out our Season 2 with a chat with the incredible Jono Flett. We talk King Charles, Ashley Bickerton, and everything in between. He’s an incredible editor, graphic designer, and all around cool guy. We thank him for flying across an ocean for us. Enjoy!
116. Carpooling with the Cullens: Breaking Dawn Part 1 Edition
April 14, 2023 14:18 - 1 hour - 128 MBVampire babies, humans drinking blood, syringes into the heart, crushed bed frames, Mormon agendas. Sounds like a horror movie. But in fact, it’s just Part 1 of Breaking Dawn, which is really just a high school gym teaching telling you, in the immortal words of Coach Carr from Mean Girls, “Don’t have sex, because you will get pregnant and die.” We had a good time.
115. Drive Thru Conversation with Actress: Tracy Ryan
April 07, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week we sit down to talk about Nancy Drew, Little Bear, growing up in a movie theatre, starting your own theatre troupe, Kids in the Hall, Los Angeles, and the best places to go in Roncy. We’re talking with the wonderful and talented Tracy Ryan. If you’ve ever heard Elliot apologize to Tracy during previous episodes, this would be that Tracy. Enjoy!
114. Spotify DJ, Dog Parks, and The Last of Us
March 24, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBWe're back this week with A.I. hot takes, more drama from the dog park, and a full analysis of Pedro Pascal and his turn at being Hollywood's newest heart throb. We answer some tough questions, such as: would you want to live 20 years into the apocalypse? Which celebrity deserves a comeback? And most importantly, does The Little Mermaid live action look good? Enjoy!
113. Dreams, Oscars and Guests
March 17, 2023 16:24 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBUninhabitable BnB’s, fish themed parties, the Oscars, dreams, dogs- all this and more! This week we settle in with our guest host Shannon Tigert to talk about the Oscars and discuss the dreams we hope to one day fulfill, much like Ke Huy Quan, holding his Oscar and hugging Harrison Ford. Enjoy!
112. A Night at the Drive In: Tropic Thunder
March 10, 2023 17:47 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBMen at war in the jungle- a story you've heard before. But not like this. If you, like us, were in your early preteens when Tropic Thunder came out, chances are you trekked to a theatre for a movie going experience unlike any other. Many were offended, many found joy and hilarity in the chaos of the movie, some made it 10 minutes in before walking out of the theatre. The only thing we can all agree on: the most offensive part of this movie was Justin Theroux's on set look (complete with fedo...
111. Carpooling with the Cullens: Eclipse Edition
March 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBFirst is the worst, second is the best, third is the one with the CGI wolves, the vampires who vacation in Florida, the Italian government, the non-consensual smooching, the scorching charisma from Charlie Swann (and some might say, controversially) from the OG patriarch himself, Carlisle Cullen (king of the quiet bandage moment). All this and more, as we sit down with our special guest, Shannon Tigert, to discuss The Twilight Saga: Eclipse!
110. How to Text, Tip, Ghost, Host and generally exist in polite society today (Part 2)
February 24, 2023 17:54 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBAre you allowed to use Covid as an excuse for backing out of plans? Cam on or cam off in a Zoom meeting? Are you allowed to gossip about someone crying at work? And most importantly, there are new rules for tipping! We had no idea. We are so grateful to the good people at New York Magazine, for providing the answers to questions we hadn’t even thought to ask. Part 1 was good, Part 2 is even better.
109. How to Text, Tip, Ghost, Host, and generally exist in polite society today
February 20, 2023 18:05 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThank god for New York Magazine and The Cut for their guide to social etiquette. Finally, our questions are answered: to lay a hand on the small of a back or not to lay a hand on the small of a back? Why must we "always wink"? Should the bill be politely fought over by both parties? It's the hot take you've been waiting for, not just for the New York elite.
108. Impactful Life Moments
February 10, 2023 15:19 - 1 hour - 92 MBFrom Finding Nemo, to living in Copenhagen, this week we take you through the most impactful moments of our lives. What shaped us? What inspired us? Does anyone else remember having to speak to their friends parents on the home landline and ask to speak to their friend? Does everyone still have the childhood home phone numbers of their friends memorized? Enjoy!
107. Drive Thru Conversation Part 2 with Creative Director: Byron Wong
February 03, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 103 MBHe’s back! This week we talk about the creative process, the music industry, fatherhood, skiing, and the importance of accountability. He taught us everything we know, so enjoy this (soon to annual?) conversation.
106. Carpooling with the Cullens: New Moon
January 27, 2023 15:37 - 1 hour - 111 MBWe’ve got vampires, we’ve got werewolves, we’ve got Harry Clearwater and the babe of the century Charlie Swann. It’s the story of Belly Swann, Ed Clarke, and wolf boy. Two star-crossed lovers who memorize Romeo and Juliet, decide to do some cliff jumping, and take a fun trip to Italy. Join us this week as we talk all things New Moon, and answer the question that defined a generation: team Edward or team Jacob?
105. Drive Thru Conversation with Creative Director and Producer: Byron Wong
January 20, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBHe’s a creative director, a music producer, a filmmaker, a visionary, a father, and most importantly... the producer of this very podcast. This week we sit down to talk with the insanely talented Byron Wong to chat about his fear and optimism for the future, vulnerability, starting a cult, and his favourite spots in Toronto. We’ve been asking him to come on for 2 years and he finally gave in. Persistence pays off. Enjoy!
104. New Year's Resolutions
January 13, 2023 20:58 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBIt’s a new year, and Parking Lot is celebrating with dogs and cats and resolutions. We talk New Year’s Eve parties, push up competitions, and the topic that’s near and dear to all our hearts: hydration. We’re drinking more water this year, who’s with us?
103. An Iconic Detour: RUSH
December 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB“And the men who hold high places, Must be the ones to start, To mold a new reality, Closer to the Heart.” And the three men we’re talking about today have ascended to very high places indeed, folks today we're taking a very special CANADIAN Iconic Detour into the Temples of Syrinx celebrating the legacy of… RUSH! We also talk about house party games with painful endings, the Harry & Meaghan Documentary, and a journey into the world of DIY furniture. Get those air drums ready and enjoy! Spe...
102. Spotify Wrapped! (2022 Edition)
December 09, 2022 13:11 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBIt’s been a wild year for the music industry. Some music legends have cancelled themselves publicly over and over again, some continue to tour the world after allegations of sexual assault, and some are just living their best lives, putting out albums after marrying the love of their life after 20 years. PKL is here to give you our Spotify wrapped stats- some of us have discovered new genres, new adventures, new languages. Some of us are listening to the same thing we have always listened to...
101. A Night at the Drive-In: 101 Dalmatians (1961)
December 02, 2022 18:22 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBWhat’s black and white and talks with a super cute British accent? Dalmatian puppies! This week we sit down to watch a childhood classic, 101 Dalmatians. We discuss the iconic villain of our time Cruella De-Vil, develop theories around Anita and her past with Cruella, and discover that the Amber alert system for missing children was really invented by British dogs in the 40’s. The most important lesson here is, he’s not your husband if he doesn’t have the same kind of dog as you.
100. Chicago, Boston, and… Toronto Dog Parks
November 25, 2022 12:53 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBThis week we went to Chicago, Boston, but most exciting of all, the High Park off leash dog park. We talk Vermeer thieves, jumbo hot dogs, and Mr. Beef. Elise meets her brother, Elliot tours Gotham by boat, Maggie goes on a sister’s trip, Kate remains an only child. 100 episodes in the bag, we’re excited for the next 100. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
99. Changes!
November 18, 2022 12:37 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBNew apartments, new digital subscriptions, new outlooks, it's all changing over here at PKL. This week we look into all the changes we're experiencing and how we deal with change and uncertainty. It's not easy, but at least we're able to podcast about it. Enjoy!
98. Dragons and Handmaids and The Bear, Oh My!
November 11, 2022 12:27 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBWe clear up a few things in this episode. First, Matt Smith is a cross between Frankenstein and Wallace, in a super appealing way. Second, Mike White is a genius, and putting your last name into the title of your show is a sneaky power move. Third, we all love TV and think you might as well, so listen in cause we’ve got everything you should be watching this Winter!
97. Drive Thru Conversation with Graphic Designer: Nicola Hamilton
November 04, 2022 11:55 - 58 minutes - 81 MBShe’s worked on The Grid, she helped to redesign Chatelaine, she’s currently working on the redesign of Best Health, she’s the president of the RGD, and in July, she opened a new shop on Dundas called Issues, that carries hard-to-find, independent magazines from around the world. This week we sit down with the incredibly talented, generous, and wildly smart: Nicola Hamilton. We talk to her about her career starting out in Toronto, and how she lost her Eat, Pray, Love moment to the pandemic, ...
96. An Iconic Detour (Final Destination)
October 28, 2022 10:44 - 1 hour - 121 MBThe reason you're scared of a truck filled with logs, the reason you don't like roller coasters, the reason you shouldn't have clotheslines in your shower: Final Destination. This week we sit down to talk about the entire franchise and decide if it's an official PKL icon. Join us for this episode as we talk about all our final destinations: death!
95. Halloween Costume Contests, Trick or Treating, and Scary Movies
October 21, 2022 12:13 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBIt’s Spooktober again, and we’re here this week, over Zoom, to chat all things Halloween. From our costumes this year (Elliot’s costume involves a whip, and that’s all he’ll say at this point), to our stance on handing out candy, we get into the traditions of this scary season.
94. Carpooling with the Cullens (Twilight Edition)
October 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBWhat’s cold, impossibly fast, loves high school, glitters in the sun, and has a small town kink? Say it. Vampire. This week on our inaugural episode of Carpooling with the Cullens, we sit down to watch the highly controversial: Twilight. Featuring a new game called Save Her or Drain Her, as well as lots of questions from the uninitiated boy in our group, we settle in to guide you through this movie. Our commentary is unflinching, provocative, and very, very exciting. Enjoy!
Welcome to Parking Lot
October 13, 2022 21:06 - 46 seconds - 1.08 MBCheck out the Parking Lot Podcast, featuring your friends Kate Latimer, Maggie Prince, Elise Bailey, and Elliot Jannetta. Listen in every Friday as we discuss topics, review movies, and interview emerging and established artists. Thanks for stopping by!
93. Perfectionism
October 07, 2022 12:08 - 1 hour - 112 MBThis week we plan a Capture the Flag game (full tackle obviously), Elise plays lots of games at lots of birthday parties, Kate breaks her back while camping, and Elliot finds his style icon in one Mr. David Bowie. Plus our main topic: perfectionism. This may not be a perfect episode, this may not be a perfect podcast, but in the end, it’s about the journey, not the destination. Settle in with us for another episode, it’s wild ride.
92. A Chaotic Catch Up: Getting Egged, Finding Family, and Becoming a Carpenter
September 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBHave you heard the story about the carpenter who's allergic to wood? What about the one about taking a DNA test and finding a long lost family member? How about the one about walking through Naples late at night and getting egged? No? Well listen in this week, this episode's a doozy....
91. A Night At The Drive-In: About Time
September 23, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBHere's the situation folks, Kate and Maggie are gone so we can FINALLY talk about what we've all been waiting for and that's... About Time! It's a wonderful movie that'll make you laugh, cry, and may even convince you to move to jolly-old England. If you haven't seen it then pause the show here and run to your nearest screen and quickly correct that, don't worry we'll wait... or maybe we won't. Enjoy!
90. Double Parked in Diagon Alley (Deathly Hallows Part 2 Edition)
September 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWell we’ve made it, the final episode, the final Harry Potter movie. We’ve got a big fight, a broken wand, good versus evil, an evil baby in a train station, and some bad kissing. We watched every single Harry Potter movie and we’re stronger for it. We’re also back with our resident HP expert, Shannon Tigert, to help guide us through this final movie. Drink every time she says, “In the book”.
89. Double Parked In Diagon Alley (Deathly Hallows Part 1 Edition)
September 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBWe’re back with Harry, Ron and Hermione, this time in a tent. We’re joined by very special guest, and resident Harry Potter expert, Shannon Tigert. She keeps us on the straight and narrow as we complete our journey with the Harry Potter series. We laugh, we cry, listen in!
88. Family Camping, Nathan Fielder, and House of Dragons
September 02, 2022 10:36 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBThis week Kate is returning from a wilderness adventure, Elise experiences the full spectrum of human emotions while watching Nathan Fielder, and Elliot sits down for the television event of our lifetime (or so he says). Catch up with us, as we go through what we've been doing, watching, and most importantly, feeling. Enjoy!
87. Drive Thru Conversation with Comedian, Writer, Actor: Ashley Botting
August 26, 2022 04:09 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBShe's funny, she's smart, she's a local gal, McGill educated, Second City trained, she sings and writes and acts: the wonderful Ashley Botting. This week we sit down to talk about her start in the Toronto improv scene, her days in the writer's room at shows like CBC's Because News, her experience directing at Second City, and most importantly, her role as Delivery Debbie on the Emmie Award winning show, Odd Squad. We also get her to recommend her favourite Toronto comedy bars, cocktail bars,...
86. PKL's 10 Essentials
August 19, 2022 04:22 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBFrom dry shampoo to fruit, we sit down this week to talk about our 10 non-essential essentials. Inspired by the GQ Essentials series, we tell you the brands (and general items) we can't live without. It's not food, it's not water, it's the little things that make our day-to-days better. Enjoy!
85. Pool Sharks, Sitting Shiva and Designing a Newsletter
August 12, 2022 05:16 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThis week: Elliot gets challenged by a pool shark, Elise reunites with high school friends, Kate decides the only way to properly grieve the loss of a loved one is to sit shiva. We also take a deep dive into our PKL newsletter Freespaces and give you a behind the scenes look at how we put together the newsletter, and the journey we’ve taken from the initial concept to where the newsletter is today. Keep your eyes peeled for physical copies for sale, coming soon! Enjoy!
84. Drive Thru Conversation with Comedian/Actor: Vance Banzo
August 05, 2022 11:34 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week we sit down with the funny, talented, and very Tall Boy: Vance Banzo. From his days as a cashier at Safeway, to his comedy troupe Tall Boyz, we discuss his career and inspirations. We find out dinner theatre might be the greatest experience an audience member could ever hope for, and that sometimes comedy is best performed while gently strumming a bass on stage. Enjoy!
83. Double Parked in Diagon Alley (Half Blood Prince Edition)
July 29, 2022 11:12 - 1 hour - 141 MBWelcome back to another year at Hogwarts! This year we bring you Harry trying to date in an underground coffee shop, young Voldemort, a vat of Gatorade, and most importantly, the love of Elliot’s life, Professor Slughorn. If you ever wished you had been invited to an exclusive dinner for the high school elite, then look no further, this episode is for you.
82. Glory Holes, Beach Dads, and Michael Moore (An Iconic Detour)
July 22, 2022 12:33 - 1 hour - 106 MBHere’s the situation this week- we’re back in the studio, we’re Covid free, we went to the beach, we went to a party, all is as it should be in the world. This week we sit down to discuss the famous/infamous doc filmmaker: Michael Moore. From his baseball hats to his leftist agenda, we talk the ethics of documentary filmmaking and the value of entertainment. We had a good time, you might as well…
81. PKL's Mid Year Catch Up
July 15, 2022 09:32 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBWe're halfway through the year folks, and we thought it was a good time to sit down and check in with where we're at. Are we meeting our goals, is the second half of the year looking good, and most importantly, is Elise drinking enough water? Parking Lot is coming to you, once again, on Zoom, recovering from Covid. Turn down your volume because our excitement levels are hard to contain this week. Enjoy!
80. A Night At the Drive In: Stuart Little
July 08, 2022 11:57 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBThis week we come to you from isolation, on Zoom. We’ve been hit by the virus, we’ve been taken down by illness. And what better way to get through Covid than by watching Elise’s favourite childhood movie, Stuart Little. The story of one mouse boy who joins the Little family, and is quickly facing off with his enemy, Snow Bell, dressing in clothes from a doll named Ben, and driving around Central Park in a sick whip. We had a great time, we think you will too.
79. A Casual Catch Up
June 24, 2022 12:34 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBThis week we're catching up and keeping it loose. Elise and Elliot went to New York and got into a random man's car at the airport and then just hoped for the best. Maggie is getting published in indy magazines. Kate went to a fancy gathering. The life of the emerging artist is extremely glamorous and we're here to deliver.
78. Best Toronto Restaurants
June 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week four food lovers sit down to discuss the restaurant scene in Toronto. From the "Best of the Best", to "Kind of Shit, But We Don't Care", we list the restaurants we love and love to hate. With two of us growing up with families in the industry, this is the insider perspective you've all been waiting for. Move over Jen Agg, PKL is here now. Enjoy!
77. PKL's Greatest Fears
June 10, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBBroken glass, riptides, ghosts, poverty, death. We cover it all, big and small, the fears that keep us up at night. For many, they fear the death of a loved one. For us, we fear planning the funeral. Some people have a fear of oversleeping, not us... we're scared of getting up early. It's another classic PKL episode, listen in, you're sure to find some common ground with us.
76. Drive-Thru Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker: Sadie Hunter
June 03, 2022 12:27 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBThis week we sit down with the incredible Sadie Hunter to talk about how she got her start as a documentary film director, her time learning the ropes at Humber, her multiple film projects, and her company Anomaly Films. She’s a hustler, with a natural talent for organization and communication. Did Kate start taking notes so that she could be better at her job? Perhaps. Listen in, Sadie’s got the answers.
75. Conversations with Friends
May 27, 2022 10:52 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBHere’s the update: Elise went to paint a man in a towel, Elliot is training to become a pool shark, Maggie booked a trip, Kate sat on a roof. This week we also dive into our main topic, which for all you Rooney lovers, is the new adaption of the novel Conversations with Friends. Our conversation — much like the show — is fast paced, filled with drama, and is extremely high stakes.
74. Doubled Parked in Diagon Alley (Order of the Phoenix Edition)
May 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBAs we say goodbye to our studio at 401 Richmond, we say hello to the wizarding world's craziest villain: Dolores Umbridge. Elise had a lot of questions after watching this movie, so if you also have trouble keeping up with a children's movie, listen in, we're sure to answer all your questions. Enjoy!
64. Doubled Parked in Diagon Alley (Order of the Phoenix Edition)
May 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBAs we say goodbye to our studio at 401 Richmond, we say hello to the wizarding world's craziest villain: Dolores Umbridge. Elise had a lot of questions after watching this movie, so if you also have trouble keeping up with a children's movie, listen in, we're sure to answer all your questions. Enjoy!
73. Foreign Films
May 13, 2022 11:42 - 1 hour - 139 MBWhat a week: Elise organizes a New York dinner for Kids in the Hall, Kate is abandoned in Newark, Maggie dislocates her arm in the middle of the night, Elliot places 54th in the Toronto Marathon 5k. Also around the 40 minute mark, we do start our discussion of our favourite foreign films, so hang in there! We promise, we do like subtitles, sometimes we even turn them on when we’re watching movies in English.
72. Drive-Thru Conversation with Actress: Emily Clarke
May 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week we sit down with the wonderful Emily Clarke, a Toronto based actress (maybe soon to be LA based?) who chats with us about the joys and challenges of Second City Acting Classes, studying under Judith Butler, asking people on the street for 2 dollars, and her upcoming and exciting projects. She is honest, intelligent, and talks us through her struggles to find a balance between her anxiety around acting versus the joy it brings her. Enjoy!
71. A Night At the Drive In: Big Fat Liar
April 29, 2022 10:58 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBHere’s the situation: mean producer steals story idea from inventive kid and turns it into a soon-to-be Hollywood blockbuster. Inventive kid spends his babysitting money on a flight to Los Angeles to get Hollywood producer to call his dad and tell him that he did indeed write his school paper. Hollywood producer refuses, and so begins a series of pranks that drive Hollywood producer to the edge of his sanity. Is it just an expensive advertisement for Universal Studios? Maybe. But did we have...