Sarnia Famous
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -One-on-one interviews with your favorite local celebrities and back stage extraordinaries!
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Mark Rounding
June 28, 2024 20:39 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Mark Rounding. Mark is Sarnia Famous due to recent performances in the Imperial Theatre’s Tarzan and The Little Mermaid!
Holly Wenning
June 07, 2024 20:40 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Holly Wenning. Holly is Sarnia Famous due to her extensive career with The Imperial Theatre; including her recent performance in ‘Halfway There’ for which she won ‘Best Performance – Supporting Role’ at the 2024 WODL festival.
Rachelle Lacroix
April 19, 2024 21:26 - 32 minutes - 59.4 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Rachelle Lacroix. Rachelle is Sarnia Famous due to recent extensive backstage work as a Theatre Technician at the Imperial Theatre; as well as being a volunteer at the Imperial since the age of 10!
Kieran Corless
April 05, 2024 21:37 - 28 minutes - 52.1 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Kieran Corless. Kieran is Sarnia Famous due to his performances in the Imperial Theatre’s War of the Worlds, Clue, and recently a Murder Mystery with the Imperial City Brew House.
Mike Harford
March 22, 2024 21:32 - 42 minutes - 77.5 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Mike Harford. Mike is Sarnia Famous due to his extensive backstage work as the Sound Technician at the Imperial Theatre. You may also know him from his CHOK radio work; Muffins with Mike, anyone?
Jessie Randall
March 08, 2024 22:30 - 30 minutes - 55.1 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Jessie Randall. Jessie is Sarnia Famous due to her recent performance in the Imperial Theatre’s White Christmas. You may also know her work with student support at Lambton College, or her involvement in various local house league sports teams!
Linda Guerette
February 23, 2024 21:55 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Linda Guerette. Linda is Sarnia Famous due to her performances in the Imperial Theatre’s Nightingale Chorus and White Christmas, and one could argue Petrolia Famous too for her performances in Anne of Green Gables and up next The Curious Savage with the Petrolia Community Theatre.
Amy Pacheco
February 09, 2024 22:24 - 34 minutes - 63.3 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Amy Pacheco. Amy is Sarnia Famous due to her performances in the Imperial Theatre’s Broadway Jukebox summer series, Beauty and the Beast, White Christmas and perhaps the most memorable, gorgeously singing atop the theatre’s marquee in Step into Christmas. She’s also exceptionally talented with the hairs Norton Hairstyling. On with the show!
Jaysea Cowen
January 19, 2024 12:43 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks guest is Jaysea Cowen. We chat about the post show blues, the competitive dance scene, intensive feline characterization and much more. Jaysea is the whole package - grace, humility, talent in abundance and is somehow simultaneously both polished and super chill. On with the show!
Siobhan Mogensen
January 05, 2024 13:01 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers and Happy New Year! This weeks guest is Siobhan Mogensen. We chat about knitting, scatting, resisting end goals and living in the moment and so much more. Siobhan is a crafty, charming, soft spoken dreamer with fantastic subtle humor. On with the show.
Dar-C Keane
December 08, 2023 20:34 - 35 minutes - 64.3 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks guest is Dar-C Keane. We chat about country singing babysitters, psychological warfare aka pranking, and Dar-C plays it super cool while my cat maims my face. Dar-C has more life experience than most people I know and is some how bubbly at the same time as radiating a natural calm about her. On with the show.
Alaina George
November 24, 2023 20:11 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks guest is Alaina George. We chat about metallica cover bands, learning styles, gluten-free chocolate and much much more. Alaina is a natural storyteller, hilarious and confident. Coupla f-words in this one cuz I was a little tired but I did my best to edit them out. On with the show.
Kate Stokley
November 11, 2023 00:23 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks guest is Kate Stokley. We chat a bit about her theatre origin story, how she approaches character development, White Christmas stuff and much more. Kate is naturally approachable, cheerful and warm. On with the show.
Raia Denley
October 20, 2023 22:59 - 29 minutes - 54.5 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks guest is Raia Denley. We discuss the mystery of wet dog smell, her natural skill for listening to music backward, her involvement in a multitude of crafts including award winning dog costumes and much more. Raia is engaging, incredibly artsy and talented and quick to laugh. There is one b-level swear, so shield your children accordingly. On with the show.
Devon Laird
October 06, 2023 22:06 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks guest is Devon Laird. We chat Chevy Chase, board games, baby names, Christmas to the max and much more. Devon is family-oriented, genuine, and has his heart on his sleeve. On with the show.
Nick Campbell
September 22, 2023 23:43 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks guest is Nick Campbell. We talk about the cat formerly known as Albus, hereafter known as Elvis, his theatre experience, he sets a new bar for me for auditions and much more. Nick is good natured, quick to laugh, and a cat parent after my own heart. On with the show.
Brody Fitzpatrick
September 08, 2023 22:43 - 31 minutes - 56.9 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks guest is Brody Fitzpatrick, take 2! We chat about having bees for feet, I learn what a frisson is, his theatre origin story and much more. Brody is insightful and super easy to talk to. On with the show.
Liam Ingram AKA Benz Menova
August 25, 2023 19:28 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MBHappy Friday drag lovers! This weeks guest is Liam Ingram AKA Benz Menova. We chat about just about everything: improv, substance abuse and recovery, the current drag climate and just a little bit about ghosts. Liam is open and deeply sincere, unapologetic about his style of drag but also diplomatic and considerate in the way he presents his views. Warning, I say the F-word a few times in this episode, and some of the content may be a trigger if you, or someone you love, has struggled with a...
Mikayla Lozon
August 11, 2023 19:08 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks guest is Mikayla Lozon. We chat about her various gigs including teaching singing to little kids, singing at churches, theatre, and my personal fave - wedding singing! Mikayla is very modest, despite being extremely talented, as well as tenacious and sincere. On with the show.
Remembering Anthony
June 09, 2023 20:57 - 1 hour - 160 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks episode is a very special one: Remembering Anthony. Huge thank you to everyone who joined us to record this special tribute, to Adam Forristal for taking care of techy stuff, and to Andrea Matthews for organizing venue, invitations, and dispensing much needed hugs. On with the show.
Take Flight! BCC & Wavesong Event June 2023
June 02, 2023 19:04 - 22 minutes - 40.4 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! I'm sneaking an extra mini episode in this month on behalf of Rachel Giacomin and the Bluewater Chamber Choir and the Wavesong Vocal Ensemble and their exciting upcoming event titled: Take Flight! On with the show. What: A choral concert featuring EXCLUSIVE NEW SONGS!!!! When: On Friday, June 23 at 7:30pm and Saturday, June 24 at 2:00pm Where: Grace United Church - 990 Cathcart Blvd, Sarnia. No tickets necessary but donations graciously accepted on behalf of...
John Maitland
May 26, 2023 11:16 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This weeks guest is John Maitland. We nerd out about the Simpsons, he even does a couple of the voices which is awesome, he indulges near-endless questions about being a police officer and much more. John has a disarmingly cool demeanor, is a natural storyteller, and effortlessly switches from being jovial to serious without missing a beat. On with the show.
Brennah Freer & Brody Fitzpatrick
May 11, 2023 14:13 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MBHappy Friday Sondheim lovers! This weeks guests are Brennah Freer and Brody Fitzpatrick here to give us the skinny on their special Sondheim Tribute Revue on May 27th. Their excitement is contagious and I'm sure you will be as keen to see the tribute as I am. On with the show.
Andrea Matthews
April 28, 2023 13:43 - 36 minutes - 66.2 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Andrea Matthews. This is an important interview for me, Andrea has a special place in my theatre journey, and I’m super delighted she was able to make the time. We chat about how stage management can evolve depending on the dynamic with the director, her desire to work with new-to-her directors, and I think you’ll be as shocked as me to learn she’s maybe not as organized as you think she is. Andrea is direct, focused, and determined but also ...
Eve Vritsios
April 14, 2023 13:52 - 41 minutes - 75.9 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Eve Vritsios. We talk about Eve’s personal strategy to the roles she takes in theatre, the hazards of taking prop work home, why a big heart leads to an excess in cats, and so much more. Eve is an absolute delight of a human: sweet, modest, thoughtful, and has an adorably infectious laugh. On with the show!
Shawn Chapman
March 31, 2023 19:38 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Shawn Chapman. We nerd out about videogames, Shawn’s plethora of cool hobbies, adhd and so much more. Shawn is clever, quick on his feet, and when it comes to my random line of questioning, such a good sport. On with the show.
Dillon Brighton AKA Poison
March 24, 2023 10:48 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBHappy Friday drag lovers! This week’s guest is Dillon Brighton AKA Poison. We chat about the soothing qualities of water, the art to selecting music for drag performances, the climate of drag right now and so much more. Dillon is professional, well spoken, and well prepared but with a punk rock vibe. On with the show. https://linktr.ee/whatsyourpoisonxo
Ashley Carlisle
March 10, 2023 22:05 - 44 minutes - 81.7 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Ashley Carlisle. We chat about her passion for all the intricacies of directing, including trusting your cast and crew to bring their own shine to a show and the anxieties on both sides of auditions. We also chat a bit about Clue and Ashley lets us in on a few behind the scenes secrets. Ashely is radiant and intelligent but also has a gentle warmth that makes her sense of humor a delightful surprise. On with the show.
Emily Johnson REBROADCAST
February 24, 2023 17:23 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBThis is still easily one of my favorite episodes. Thrice we re-recorded this interview thanks to technical difficulties. Emily is a patient, positively delightful human and I still so appreciate her sense of humor and willingness to roll with the technical punches. Some adult content in this one; shield your children accordingly.
Bethany Tiegs REBROADCAST
February 24, 2023 17:10 - 34 minutes - 62.6 MBAnother great episode for rebroadcast! Bethany is a super chill and hilarious human and we chat about her bazillions of talents: dancing, acting, directing puppetry...you name it she's probably done it!
Liz Walton
February 10, 2023 21:19 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Liz Walton. .We chat about how she accidentally became an on-stage polygamist, Rex’s future theatre career, her passion for purple and much more. Liz is a riot, I wish you guys could see her facial expressions and mannerisms, although I'm sure you'll have almost as much fun listening as I did recording this interview. On with the show.
Claire Ross
January 28, 2023 00:18 - 39 minutes - 71.9 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Claire Ross. We chat about big changes in education, her theatre experience, the importance of finding your own group of weirdos in life and much more. Claire is charming, chill, and super easy to talk to. On with the show.
Christopher MacPherson
January 13, 2023 20:48 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Christopher MacPherson. Chris made time for me during his VERY busy schedule being in like all the Imperial Theatre shows lately. We chat about this busy schedule as well as how Chris struggles with imposters syndrome paired with strong tenacity to achieve what he wants. Chris is jovial, quick to laughter, as well as modest and kind. On with the show.
Kris Truchan AKA Molly Kewl
December 30, 2022 16:10 - 42 minutes - 77.9 MBHappy Friday drag lovers! This week’s guest is Kris Truchan AKA Molly Kewl. We chat about music, fashion, I learn what marathon drag is and much more. Kris is charming and charismatic and I’m sure you will be as beguiled by Kris’ historical knowledge of queer spaces as I was. Important note, there are quite a few swears in this episode so shield your children accordingly.
Sam Regan
December 16, 2022 20:19 - 52 minutes - 95.2 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Sam Regan. We talk about balancing night shift and theatre, why Mrs. Potts was a match for her, Disneyland and like a lot about migraines. Sam is bubbly, sweet, just a little ball of sunshine to chat with… although I should mention there is a smidge of foul language in this one, ironically, so shield your children accordingly.
Crystal Fach
December 02, 2022 20:39 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MBHappy Friday drag lovers! This week’s guest is Crystal Fach. We talk about so much in this episode and I learned so much writing this intro felt near impossible. The evolution and importance of language, diversity, inspiring past programming and future exciting events and so so much more. Crystal is informed, well spoken and radiates fierceness, but is also warm and patient. On with the show.
Troy Zimmer
November 18, 2022 21:28 - 42 minutes - 77.5 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Troy Zimmer. We chat about his experiences with anxiety at a young age and how they are contributing to finding passion in post secondary, understanding societies impact on us as well as the potential to change that impact, and much more. Troy is sincere, crazy smart, and has emotional intelligence that far surpasses his age. Plus, he’s the best darn winkie a witch could ask for. There are a couple minor swears in this episode, nothing drasti...
Sara Joy
November 05, 2022 03:52 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Sara Joy. We chat about her love of learning, how music has inspired global travel, how music educators were impacted by the pandemic and much more. One of my favorite things about doing this show is listening to people nerd out about things they are passionate about and this episode is a prime example. Sara’s multifaceted passion for music and it’s influences will make you wanna nerd out too. You won’t be able to help yourself. On with the s...
Dave (Dayve) Doucette
October 21, 2022 20:40 - 46 minutes - 84.4 MBHappy Friday DRAG lovers! This week’s guest is Dave (Dayve Doucette) AKA Amanda Villa or affectionately, Mandy. For those who know me well, I flippin adore drag queens so I was a complete star struck nervous mess for this interview, but I promise, Dave’s boundless charm offsets this. We chat about how hockey played a large part in launching Dave’s drag career, how listening is one of the most important parts of being a successful queen, some of the behind the scenes and much more. Dave exude...
Max Major
October 07, 2022 20:18 - 51 minutes - 94.9 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Max Major. I accidentally lied to Max, he is episode two of season 2. My bad, sorry Max. In today’s episode what don’t we talk about! Big career changes, the evils of social media, what planned spontaneity means and much more. A few swears in this one, tried to bleep ‘em but shield your children accordingly. On with the show.
Dave Mitchell
September 23, 2022 19:41 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Dave Mitchell. We talk about how missing football try outs changed the course of his life, the many layers to fight choreography, why staying in the moment is crucial in theatre and much more. Dave is thoughtful and direct and openly shares his experiences with a light sense of humor. On with the show.
Super Special Bday Episode
September 20, 2022 13:24 - 56 minutes - 103 MBHello theatre lovers and welcome to the super special birthday episode! The surprise guest was – me! Brian Austin Jr. was busy. HUGE thank you to Adam Forristal for producing this and to Brent Wilkinson for co-hosting and most of all to those who attended the event to cheer us on. Warning: explicit language; shield your children accordingly. On with the show.
SF Bday Party & Season 2 Announcements
September 17, 2022 12:12 - 1 minute - 2.13 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! No episode posted today because tomorrow I am taking over the Refined Fool on London. Join me for a live episode with a surprise guest! If that's not enough to tantalize you there will be 1/2 price bottles $5 glasses of wine and $6 beer cocktails. The live episode also marks the end of season 1! For season 2 Ive decided to start publishing episodes biweekly instead of weekly to open myself up for more creative opportunities and to hopefully find time to expand t...
Alexa De Carolis
September 09, 2022 20:02 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Alexa De Carolis. We talk about her very first role in a Theatre Sarnia production, what coordinating makeup during the pandemic looked like, the case of the missing nose and much more. Alexa holds a lot of bright positive energy in a tiny little package and was a delight to interview. On with the show.
Rebroadcast: Richard Teskey
September 02, 2022 20:14 - 48 minutes - 88.3 MBOOOOOOOOOOKlahoma.... ok now that that song is stuck in your head please enjoy this episode featuring Richard Teskey where he explains how 90s brain drain, Oklahoma and a dare launched his theatre career.
Rebroadcast: Ron Pask
September 02, 2022 19:58 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBThe nostalgia continues with this lovely episode featuring Mr. Ron Pask.
Rebroadcast: Ryan Metzler
August 26, 2022 20:31 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBI feel guilty not publishing this week so I thought: give the people two rebroadcasts! This episode with Ryan stands out as probably the most random, in terms of topics: chest hair, on stage nudity, mental health, and of course furry pastry men. You're welcome.
Rebroadcast: Jay Peckham
August 26, 2022 20:14 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBHard to believe its almost been a year since this first recording. I remember thinking I would incorporate games of into every episode...until I realized there was so much richness in what the guests had to say I didn't need them. Thanks Jay, for rolling with this and saying yes to the episodes no questions asked.
Mia Abate
August 19, 2022 12:14 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Mia Abate. We nerd out about musicals, her evolving career path, and we talk about food, a lot; in fact, you should probably have a snack before listening to this, just in case. Mia has a way with words and simultaneously exudes youthful vigor and sage wisdom and she’s also just super fun to talk to. On with the show.
Chris Molyneaux
August 12, 2022 11:04 - 44 minutes - 82.3 MBHappy Friday theatre lovers! This week’s guest is Chris Molyneaux. We chat about what music school auditions are like, the importance of diversifying as a musician and Chris shares a super incredible story about how not being afraid to put yourself out there can really pay off. Chris’ light burns bright in everything he does, and I know you will finish this episode feeling just as inspired as I did interviewing him. On with the show