REAL TALKS: Hosted by Brady Carducci
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Home to REAL Collective's exclusive podcast channel. We shine a spotlight on unique and creative minded individuals from various industries who are driving culture forward through their craft. Hosted by Brady Carducci.
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Episodes
024 - Marlon Palmer Talks Being Authentic, MuchMusic VJ Search, The Extra Gravy Show & More
January 22, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto-based comedian, actor and YouTuber Marlon Palmer (aka.ThatDudeMcfly) for an exclusive interview. They discuss Marlon’s early beginnings in entertainment, his experience on MuchMusic’s VJ Search reality tv show, his decision to pursue YouTube, the creative approach he takes to creating content, the motivation behind starting his own podcast Extra Gravy, his experience hosting popular online web series Before They Were Famous, the importance of being ...
023 - Kofi Talks Story of My Life EP, Signing To Red Bull Records, & Fanning Your Own Flame
December 23, 2020 20:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based songwriter, producer and artist Kofi for an exclusive interview. They discuss Kofi’s early beginnings in music, experimenting with different sounds and styles of music, his new EP Story of My Life, the importance of fanning your own flame, signing a record deal with Red Bull Records, the success of singles Came Up and Wake Up, the qualities to look for in a good artist manager, the benefits of a music lawyer and much more. Not only do we dive ...
022 - Raheel Manji Talks Professional Tennis, Mission Elite, Mental Toughness & Overcoming Adversity
December 04, 2020 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based entrepreneur and professional tennis player Raheel Manji for an exclusive interview. They discuss Raheel’s early beginnings in tennis, overcoming setbacks, the theme of resilience, motivations behind starting his newest venture Mission Elite, the importance of leading by example, and the responsibility of being an elite athlete with high character. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that ...
021 - Kayse Egal Talks Hxouse, Do's & Don'ts of Portraiture, 88 Glam & More
November 06, 2020 20:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based Photographer, Director of Photography and Media Consultant Kayse Egal for an exclusive interview. They discuss Kayse’s early beginnings in photography, his experience working with creative incubator Hxouse, relationship with Ahmed Ismail and Lamar C. Taylor, his creative approach to shooting portraiture, and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring photographer...
020 - Alen Palander Talks Background, Power of Social Media, Palander Studios, Influencer Marketing & More
October 30, 2020 18:23 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based creative director, photographer and YouTuber Alen Palander for an exclusive interview. They discuss Alen’s early beginnings in photography, immigrating to Canada from Iraq, the power of social media, his production company Palander Studios Inc., the future of influencer marketing and content creation, connecting with your audience online and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice t...
019 - Jvnior Talks Music Marketing, The Importance of Playlists, Artists Buying Fake Streams & More
October 23, 2020 23:24 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based artist, producer and entrepreneur Jvnior for an exclusive interview. They discuss Jvnior’s beginnings in music as an artist, the importance of playlists and music streaming platforms, how artists can utilize such platforms to grow their brand, the positives and negatives of artists buying fake streams, changes within the music industry and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice t...
018 - Chris Hau Talks Online Branding, Pros & Cons of Social Media, & Much More
October 07, 2020 21:17 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based photographer, creative director, and YouTuber Chris Hau for an exclusive interview. They discuss Chris’ introduction into the creative world, early inspirations, online branding, the positives and negatives of social media, how he has leveraged his brand to work with some of the biggest companies in the world, and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring conte...
017 - Lizzie Peirce Talks Early Inspirations, Women Empowerment, Know Hau Media & YouTube Success
September 23, 2020 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based photographer, producer, entrepreneur and YouTuber Lizzie Peirce for an exclusive interview. They discuss Lizzie’s introduction into the creative world, early inspirations, women empowerment within the creative media space, how to turn your passion into a business, the responsibilities of having a large platform and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring cont...
016 - Supreme Swiss & Henny Hendrx Talk New Single Twisted, Birdman & Jermaine Dupri, & Upcoming Music
August 01, 2020 19:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto rapper and songwriter Supreme Swiss as well as producer, songwriter, and audio engineer Henny Hendrx for an exclusive interview. They discuss their new single “Twisted”, the importance of networking, meeting Birdman and Jermaine Dupri in Atlanta, early musical inspirations, performing, the effects COVID-19 has had on the music industry, upcoming music and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics, but we also share valuabl...
015 - CJ Flemings Talks Early Musical Inspirations, Mascara Tears, & Upcoming Music
July 12, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Montreal native and artist CJ Flemings for an exclusive interview. They discuss how CJ developed his love for music, the effects COVID-19 has had on the music industry, his special relationship with the city of Toronto, his latest studio album Mascara Tears, virtual concerts, upcoming music, and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics, but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring artists from Canada and abroad take t...
014 - Certified Benji Talks Graphic Design, Going On Tour, & Working With Roy Woods & Lil Tecca
May 30, 2020 17:45 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBHost Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based graphic designer Certified Benji for an interview. They discuss how Benji got his start in graphic design, the opportunity of a lifetime to go on tour with Tory Lanez, designing cover art for some of the industry's top artists, including Roy Woods, Houdini, and Lil Tecca, his creative approach and much more. Find Benji here: https://www.instagram.com/certified.benji/?hl=en Learn more about REAL: https://www.arealcollective.com/
013 - Probably Raymond Talks Love For Music, Performing At Festivals & Tour Life
May 04, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBThe REAL Collective team sat down with up and coming Toronto based artist Probably Raymond. They discussed his love and passion for music, performing at major Toronto music festivals, and his experience touring across Canada with Scamp and New City on the Getting Closer Tour. Find Probably Raymond here: https://www.instagram.com/probablyraymond Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com
012 - Apollo Talks Vibe 105 FM, Apollo For The People & His New Podcast The Educated & The Reckless
April 27, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBThe REAL Collective team had the pleasure of sitting down with Toronto radio and media personality Apollo P. They discussed how Apollo got his start in radio, his work with Vibe 105 FM, how he grew his media platform Apollo For The People, and his inspiration behind starting his podcast The Educated and The Reckless. Find Apollo here: https://www.instagram.com/apolloplease Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com
011 - Jack Roy Talks Journey In Photography, Working With Anders & Future Goals
April 20, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe REAL Collective team had the opportunity to sit down with multifaceted photographer and creative Jack Roy. They discussed his passion and journey in photography, his work with Toronto artist Anders, as well as his working relationship with NST and his future goals in the creative field. Find Jack here: https://www.instagram.com/jackthomasroy Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com
010 - Kysean & Reeko Rieffe Talk New Collaborative EP, Toronto's Hip Hop Scene & Media Outlets
April 16, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBHost Brady Carducci had the pleasure of sitting down with Toronto based artists Kysean and Reeko Rieffe for an exclusive interview. They discussed their upcoming collaborative EP, Toronto’s hip hop scene, relationship with blogs and media outlets, and rising concerns of gun violence and political issues within Toronto. Not only do they dive into a discussion about these topics, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring artists looking to be successful within the...
009 - Shane Chambers Talks His New Book Glitter & Gold, The Good Quote Publishing Company & Mental Health
March 21, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBHost Brady Carducci sat down with Toronto based writer, poet and performer Shane Chambers. They discussed his passion for writing, his new book Glitter & Gold, his publishing deal with the Good Quote Publishing Company, the role writers play when it comes to mental health, as well as how he dealt with fear and struggle early on in his writing career. Not only do they dive into his story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring writers and poets alike. Find Sha...
008 - Claudia McNeilly Talks Writing for Vogue, Iron Chef Canada & Role as an Artist Manager in Toronto
March 07, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBGuest host CJ Swan had the pleasure of sitting down with Toronto based multi-faceted writer and artist manager Claudia McNeilly for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. They discussed her passion for writing, her work with Vogue, her appearances on Iron Chef Canada, her favourite places to travel to and enjoy the cuisine, as well as her role as an artist manager for up and coming Toronto artist Nue. Not only do they dive into her story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices fo...
007 - Hollywoodsos Talks One Umbrella, His New Single Wrist Wear, & His Upcoming EP Don't Worry
February 29, 2020 20:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBHost Brady Carducci sat down with Toronto based artist, songwriter and producer Hollywoodsos for an exclusive 1 on 1 interview. They discussed early influences in music, his involvement in founding One Umbrella, as well as his new single Wrist Wear and upcoming EP Don’t Worry. Not only do they dive into his story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring artists looking to be successful within the industry. Find Notifi here: https://www.instagram.com/itshollywo...
006 - Notifi Talks Love For Music, His Debut EP Collateral, & Honing His Craft
February 15, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBHost Brady Carducci had the pleasure of sitting down with Toronto based rapper and singer Notifi for an interview. They discussed how he developed his love for music, his debut EP Collateral, as well as what fans can expect from a Notifi show. Not only do they dive into his story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring artists in the industry. Find Notifi here: https://www.instagram.com/notifi Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com
005 - Dominic Okune Talks Audio Engineering, Cultivating Toronto Sound, & Working w/Anders and Ali Gatie
January 25, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBHost Brady Carducci sat down with Toronto based audio engineer Dominic “Dot” Okune for an exclusive interview. They discussed how he got his start in audio engineering, his role in helping to cultivate the sound of Toronto’s next generation of artists, as well as his work with rising stars Anders and Ali Gatie. Not only do they dive into his story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring audio engineers and music professionals looking to be successful within t...
004 - Tekee Karlo Talks Choreography, Dance & Working w/ Drake
January 10, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBHost Brady Carducci had the pleasure of sitting down with Toronto based dancer and choreographer Tekee Karlo. They discussed everything from how he got his start in dance and choreography to his recent work with stars such as Roy Woods, Sean Paul, Mr. Vegas, Drake, and Rihanna. Not only do they dive into his story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices that aspiring dancers and choreographers need to have to be successful within the industry. Find Karlo here: https://www...
003 - R&B Artist Sean Christopher On what Fuelled His Desire To Create Music
June 27, 2019 19:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBThe REAL Collective team sat down with R&B artist, Sean Christopher. They discussed how he got his start in music and what fuelled his desire to pursue and create music. Find Sean here: https://www.instagram.com/seanchristopher001 Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com
002 - A Conversation with Levi Bent-Lee on Music, Content Creation, and Mindset
June 19, 2019 19:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBThe REAL Collective team had the opportunity to sit down with Levi Bent-Lee a content creator and musician from Toronto. In this episode we sat down to talk about his creative endeavours from getting his start on YouTube to now making music full time. Find Levi here: https://www.instagram.com/levibentlee Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com
001 - Finding your sound, Storytelling and Walmart with @KyseanTheDon
May 03, 2019 19:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBWe sat down with Kysean a musician from Toronto who uses his music to tell his own unique story. We dive deep into the meaning behind his music, how he got started and where he envisions himself in the future. Find Kysean here: https://www.instagram.com/kyseanthedon Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com
Finding your sound, Storytelling and Walmart with @KyseanTheDon
April 30, 2019 19:11 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBWe sat down with Kysean a musician from Toronto who uses his music to tell his own unique story. We dive deep into the meaning behind his music, how he got started and where he envisions himself in the future. You can find his music on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music and iTunes. Follow him on Twitter & Instagram: @KyseanTheDon Follow us! Instagram: @arealcollective Facebook: @arealcollective YouTube: REAL Collective