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Your Place or Mine

162 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Join comedian Jessie Olsen on her adventures in search for love, laughs, and hopefully a great lay. Enjoy a mix of solo episodes and conversations with friends and comedians. We chat about comedy, dating life in Toronto, and navigating this outrageous world we live in. Grab a glass of wine and listen in, babe. Find me on instagram @jessie__olsen 💋💋 For more: jessieolsencomedy.com

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S04E25. Looking to the Future: Comedy, Comedy Adjacent, or Building a Sex Cottage in the Woods ft Alannah Brittany

March 28, 2024 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this virtual episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Alannah Brittany. Alannah talks about getting into stand up in Vancouver and what her career has looked like thus far. We discuss the sitcom she's working on and what comedy looks like in the JFL-less future. Hear us unpack what the future may hold, why we don't want to be old road dogs, and why the woods might just be calling our name. If you're i...

S04E24. Bring Something to the Table and Have it Not be Doritos ft Winyen Wu

March 14, 2024 16:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Winyen Wu. Winyen talks about her journey into comedy and how it started on Zoom. We nostalgically chat about missing Joke Marmalade and the joy of thinking of tags on the fly. Hear how Winyen is playing the game of dating apps and what her yearly roundups have taught her about the system. We chat rules and boundaries around using dating apps in 2024 and s...

S04E23. Roasts, Characters, & a Decade in Comedy ft Sarah Ashby

March 07, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Sarah Ashby. Sarah shares about getting into comedy and what the last decade has looked like. We chat about their foray into standup, musical comedy, character comedy, and roasts and what that evolution looked like. Sarah shares advice and memorable moments from their roasting career and why it's such a good fit for their comedy. We chat about where we'd l...

S04E22. Boats, Boundaries, & the Bravery To Ask For What You Need ft Rosie TJ

February 29, 2024 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Rosie TJ. Rosie shares about her life balancing comedy, acting, and working on a fish boat. We chat about the wild experience of life on the water and how that chapter coming to a close is shifting her focus in a new direction. Hear us discuss relationships, polyamory, and the importance of communicating your needs - especially as you mature through relati...

S04E21. The Absence of Bad Does Not Equal Good ft George Rivard

February 22, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, George Rivard. George talks about getting started with comedy in the Yukon and the year he almost quit comedy. We unpack the importance of consistency and performing specifically for the audience's experience above all else. Hear us discuss bad jokes, problematic humour, and when to know if a joke is really worth the risk. Thanks for joining me, George! D...

S04E20. A Significantly More Positive Valentine’s Mini Ep

February 15, 2024 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. I'll be honest - this isn't exactly an episode but more of a mini update. I had a pod guest fall through and wasn't going to post an episode this week. But I had a lovely Valentine's Day and after reflecting on the last few year's Valentine's episodes I thought you could use some good news from this babe. Listen in to hear about some romance, some reflection, and some proof that therapy works! Sorry for the...

S04E19. Comedy, Hinge Profiles, & Unhinged Behaviour ft Natasha Lyn Myles

February 08, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Natasha Lyn Myles. Natasha talks about her move from Edmonton to Toronto, and what it's been like getting settled. We chat about her album Balanced Bitch and her thoughts on when to record. We discuss about long-term celibacy and what it's like getting into the dating world in a new city. Have recommendations for Natasha's Hinge profile? Send her a DM! Tha...

S04E18. Parenthood, Punch Lines, & Pumping Up Your Friends ft Yaw Attuah

February 01, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Yaw Attuah. Yaw talks about getting into comedy and acting and balancing both while being a father. .We chat advice for people considering getting into the acting world and the importance of professional coaching. Hear us chat the ups and down of dad life and why some people shouldn't be parents. Hear us name drop and shout out a ton of hilarious Toronto c...

S04E17. Comedy, Deuteronomy, & Intentionality ft Ben Sosa Wright

January 25, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Ben Sosa Wright. Ben and I get philosophical right off the bat in this episode. Chatting about belief and religion, hear Ben flip back and forth on his stance a hilarious amount of times. He shares about the iconic New Faces fire situation that led to meeting Pete Holmes, and we talk about the scarcity mindset surrounding comedic success.  Hear how we're b...

S04E16 - Recording Albums, Winning Competitions, & Predicting Bombs ft Sam Burns

January 18, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Sam Burns. Sam talks about getting into comedy and how he won $5000 in his first ever competition. We chat about knowing when you're going to bomb and how we handle it, and how our early competitions gave us an inflated sense of ego. We discuss how to know its time to record an album (or two!) and how uncomfortable it can be to rewatch old sets - even when...

S04E15. Moving Cities, Moving Balls, & Moving Up In Comedy ft Tim Gray

January 11, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Tim Gray. Tim talks about his early comedy years in Winnipeg that involved sketch, improv, radio, TV, and podcasting. We talk about the value of a collaborative crew in this industry and what his shift to Toronto looked like. Hear us chat about camping, touring, and the discovery of ball movement (yes, those balls)... this episode has it all! Thanks for jo...

S04E14. Bitch, Clean Your Room & Get a Job ft Sagal Aly

January 04, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian Sagal Aly. Sagal talks about her foray into the world of comedy in 2022 and what the first full year was like. We chat about the open mic scene and managing edgy comics, and when to give less of a shit. Hear us discuss prioritizing your own mental health when the bullies are out and about - and when it's time to go home, clean your room, and get a job. We finish with ...

S04E13. New Faces & a New Chapter in a New City ft Michelle Forrester

December 10, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Michelle Forrester. Michelle talks about her JFL New Faces set coming out and how we view ourselves on tape. We chat the frustrations around the necessary evil that is social media and how to carve your own path.  Michelle shares what it was like leaving Montreal and setting up in Toronto, and our "Give it to be straight" segment explains why everyone shou...

S04E12. Granting Yourself Permission to Change Your Own Mind

November 30, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this solo episode, I chat about where life is at right now and how I'm navigating this season. I know I haven't posted many solo episodes this year, babes. In my journey of scaling back a bit of what I'm sharing publicly I've had a bit of a struggle figuring out what I do want to be sharing. Hear me chat about how comedy is going and about my recent trip to Ottawa and hanging out with the "cool kids." I ...

S04E11. Single Life, Smoking Weed, & Selling Out Shows ft Puff Mama - Jo Baker

November 23, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Puff Mama, Jo Baker. Jo chats about her history running weed shows in the city and the crazy people she's had drop in. We chat about how her weed business has evolved from shows to edibles to markets. Listen in to hear why Jo is happy living the single life with her pup, and we chat about all the amazing things you can get from your circle of friends that you do...

S04E10. Mixed Messages & Messy Situationships ft Brandon Ash-Mohammed

November 16, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Brandon Ash-Mohammed. Brandon shares about his trip to Atlanta and dishes about the ups and downs of a recent situationship. We chat miscommunication and mixed messages in the early stages of hanging out with someone and when things get messy. Hear about Brandon growing up in the Junction and how much it's changing, and why he doesn't mention on the apps t...

S04E09. Polyamory, Play Parties, & Pillow Fight Energy ft Rachel Manson

November 09, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Rachel Manson. Rachel shares her recent journey this year exploring the world of kink. We chat about oasis, play parties, and the road to self discovery. Hear about the highlights of exploring the world of polyamory and how kink parties and LARPing seem to go hand in hand. If you're looking to get into the kink scene in Toronto, this episode's got tips! Th...

S04E08. Religion, Repression, & Rediscovering Yourself ft Daniel Woodrow

November 02, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Daniel Woodrow. Daniel and I chat about our individual experiences growing up religious and the cult aspect of it all. Hear Daniel unpack stories from his childhood that he's never shared before and how allegations against his childhood church were hard to navigate as an adult. We talk about figuring out who we really are, how we feel about the afterlife, ...

S04E07. Tell Awkward Jokes, Avoid Awkward Conversations ft Jordanne Brown

October 26, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Jordanne Brown. Jordanne and I chat about her recent comedy album and writing new material for JFL Originals. Hear how her unique on-stage comedic style mimics her life off-stage and how audiences can't tell when she's in the middle of a meltdown. We chat dating someone within comedy, running shows we don't want to, and when it's right to run away from peo...

S04E06. Food, Fitness, & a Flustered F*ck Marry Kill ft Andi E McQueen

October 23, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Andi E McQueen. Andi and I chat about comedy and recording "A Hot Dog In Every Pocket" earlier this year. We talk about the fitness industry and how different of an experience Andi is having than I had a decade ago. Hear us unpack how we navigate our relationships with food and movement, and the unlearning and rewiring that happens within change. The episo...

S04E05: "I Don't Like Strange Dick" ft Sashka DC

October 12, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Sashka DC. Sashka shares about being a part of JFL Originals and the process of distilling jokes down over time. We chat dating life and why polyamory didn't work exactly as intended when Sashka tried it out. Hear about her "finger guns" version of ethical nonmonogamy and why no one likes strange dick. How many are too many people at an orgy? Listen and fi...

S04E04: Weird Sad Guy vs Cool Hot Guy ft Alistair Ogden

October 05, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and new friend, Alistair Ogden. Alistair talks about getting into comedy and the breakup that solidified his move from Vancouver to Toronto. We chat the woes of breakup life and getting back into the dating scene in a new city. Hear what works and what doesn't work in dirty talk and how Alistair realized he has an anxious attachment style. Listen in to hear about the ...

S04E03. The Contrast Between New York & Toronto Comedy ft Marc Hallworth

September 28, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian, friend, and repeat guest... Marc Hallworth. Marc unpacks his summer in New York doing comedy and how different the scene was from Toronto. We both listened to our previous episode and chatted about the differences we've seen in Toronto comedy over the last year and a half.  Hear us chat comedy competitions, open mics, and where I'm headed next with comedy. Thanks for...

S04E02 - The Magic of the Before-You’re-30 Hoe Phase ft Bria Hiebert

September 21, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Bria Hiebert. Bria explains how she was inspired by yours truly to get out of her head and into a little pre-thirties hoe phase after recording the pretty bitchy pod. We chat about the dating scene in Toronto right now and how she's navigating hinge. The Give It To Me Straight segment has us dreaming of long lost lovers and searching for Andy. (seriously, ...

S04E01: Did You Miss Me, Babes?

September 21, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, we open season four with a bang! Grab a glass of wine and have a seat, babes. This episode is a pure dish session recapping my summer and chatting about how I'm feeling about moving into this new season. Hear the highlights from my magical summer in the city and my trip to Vancouver. I unpack the lessons I've uncovered over my "summer of spontaneity" and how I'm re-prioritizing my time movi...

S03E37. Reviewing This Last Season (Finale Episode of Season 3)

June 27, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I end season three and prepare for a summer of sun! Hear me recap this past season and my big takeaways. I unpack some things I've learned in therapy and how I'm moving forward in a brave and hopeful way. Thank you to all of you listener babes who sent in audio clips of your pod reviews, tune in to hear what people are saying about Your Place or Mine. Finally, I chat about the plan for summ...

S03E... ok babe not actually a full episode but listen for an important message!!!

June 22, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MB

Babes! Sorry to be a tease, this isn't a full episode. The next episode coming is the FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON 3... and I need your help! If you've got 5 mins and want to help out your fave horny podcaster, please DM me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessie__olsen/ or shoot me an email to [email protected] to help me out with a short lil project for the last episode. Thanks babes, final episode of this season will drop later this weekend! xo, Jessie.

S03E36. Dating, DM Slides, & Disastrous Open Mics ft Anna Sebastien

June 15, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Anna Sebastien. We talk about Anna's start to comedy from Vancouver to Toronto including an absolutely horrible second mic experience. Hear us chat a bit about the Toronto comedy scene evolving and why we're excited to see what's next. We chat dating life and how we each navigate the art of DM sliding - and why I'm a big fan of the leave-behind business ca...

S03E35. Comedy, Celibacy, & Casual Hand Stuff ft Conner Christmas

June 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.   In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Conner Christmas. We talk about doing comedy in Alberta and the life of a touring comic flirting on the road. Conner shares his recent decision to explore celibacy and how it happened organically. Hear us unpack the intimate fun you can have without full-on sex on the table, and the importance of setting boundaries and being intentional with self pleasur...

S03E34. Hottawa - We Fuckin' Toured ft Melanie Dahling

June 02, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  NOTE: This episode was also recorded in video! If you'd prefer to watch that version, head to https://youtu.be/QZ7Z5dvoDEs and check out our cute faces. In this episode, we've got a returning guest, I'm joined by comedian, friend, and tour mate from the week, Melanie Dahling. Join us in the sunny backyard of our Ottawa airbnb as we just finished up a little Hottawa comedy tour! We unpack what the week of ...

S03E33. "I Can Make a Mess" ft Kari Johnson

May 26, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, we've got a returning guest! I'm joined by comedian and friend, Kari Johnson. I'm fully out of the pit, babes! In this slightly lit up episode, we chat about boys and the pros and cons of dating within the comedy world. Hear why my new therapist told me to have a slutty hot girl summer and why Kari went from not dating comics to being exclusive with one. Listen to the story of the time Kar...

S03E32. Fuck Your Friends 2023 ft Tamara Shevon

May 18, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Tamara Shevon. We talk about getting into comedy in China and the ridiculous men that were a part of that chapter. We chat relationships and the long game, whether men and women can be friends, and the ups and downs of living with male roommates. Hear which substances we enjoy banging on, and another ridiculous fuck, marry, kill scenario! Thanks for joini...

S03E31. The View From The Pit

May 11, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I find out mid-way through that it turns out I'm still in the pit. TW: this is a very heavy and bleak episode, if you're having a bad mental health day or week, maybe skip this for now.   I didn't release an episode last week as my mental health was in a really rough place, and I know I wasn't alone, it's been a tough start to the month. The intention of this episode was to share a bit abo...

S03E30. Game-Changing Sex Machines ft GG Hallows and Love Shop

April 27, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by co-worker and friend with Love Shop, repeat guest GG Hallows.  We discuss the new sex machines manufactured by Love Shop and why they have completely changed my self pleasure game. Hear the differences between The Javelin and The Turret, and why it's 100% worth the investment. We chat audio porn, pleasure techniques, and why we think these machines may be changing the future...

S03E29. "Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner" ft Tanya

April 20, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by a friend I grew up with in the church, Tanya.  We get caught up and unpack what life was like growing up in the church in our teens. We unpack the cell groups we ran as shepherds, and the culty side of capital R religion that really stuck with us. Hear us chat teen dating in the church, crying at conventions, and why going to a Christian university was a big mistake. Tanya ta...

S03E28. "My Kink Is You Having a Good Time." ft Cassie Cao

April 13, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Cassie Cao. We talk about the evolution of monogamy and why it's gotten more flexible and openminded over time. Hear us chat about kinks and needs and how the wholesome side of sex is really what we're craving. Listen in to hear why I'm marrying and Cassie is banging everyone in the band Nickleback and our plan to sync up our cum cycles.  Thanks for joini...

S03E27. Stripping, Escorting, & Being a Spicy Entrepreneur ft Luna Xtreme

April 06, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen. In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Luna Xtreme. We talk about how she got into the world of stripping and escorting and what a day in the life at Filmores looks like. Hear how different stripping is from what we see in movies and some of the stigma surrounding it. Luna shares about escorting with the girlfriend experience and why that seems to be the best fit for her. Thanks for joining me, Luna! Do...

S03E26. The Life of a Deconstructed- Christian Comedic Peasant Boy ft Mickey Dykeman

March 30, 2023 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Mickey Dykeman. We talk about getting into comedy in Toronto and the transition from small town Napanee life to the big city. Hear about growing up in a small town with a priest for a father and the similarities and differences between our upbringings.  We chat about rebellious eras, how we deal with deeply rooted shame, along with whether we'd rather onl...

S03E25. A New Monogamish Era Begins

March 23, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this solo episode, I explain why I'm taking a break from nonmonogamy. I recently listened back to a couple of solo episodes from last year and have decided to make some changes. Hear why I'm separating myself from the nonmonogamy label and trying things differently. I unpack what the last decade has taught me about relationship styles and why I feel like this move is the right decision, and why this sit...

S03E24. The Best Ain't Happened Yet ft Ryan Gaio

March 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by friend and musical performer, Ryan Gaio. We talk about Ryan's new album release of "The Best Ain't Happened Yet" and his upcoming show in his hometown.  Hear about the evolution of his music and how improv played a part in him getting back into playing guitar. We talk about house shows, hometown pride, and the nostalgia of a full album listen. Finally, the episode caps off wi...

S03E23. Comedy, Community, & Mormonism ft Rob Watson

March 12, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Rob Watson. We chat producing and how we deal with requests from comics who don’t fit the bill. Hear us discuss growing up religious and some of the differences between my protestant upbringing and his experience with Mormonism. We talk about how the community surrounding religion is what brings people in and how we foster community in other ways.  Thanks...

S03E22. Recordings, Roasts, & Retiring Jokes ft Dan James

March 02, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Dan James. We talk about Dan's recent album recording that I had the pleasure of attending and why some jokes felt different to tell. Hear us chat about the joke writing process under the lens of authenticity and why I'm feeling a little disconnected from my material. We've got another silly fuck, marry, kill in this episode that involved teaching Dan abo...

S03E21. Big City Living & Big City Dating ft Angie StMars

February 23, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Angie StMars. Hear why Angie moved to Toronto from Winnipeg and what's it's been like so far. She shares being floored by the dating scene of opportunities here and why most of her dates are going well. We talk about messy sex stories and solve the age old question... fuck, marry, kill - Danny Devito, Mr Bean, and Shrek. Thanks for joining me, Angie! Don...

S03E20. Sad Pits, Solo Valentine's, and Spiralling Upwards

February 16, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this solo episode, I update you on the ebbs and flows of how my year is going so far. Don't worry, this isn't another Valentine's Day episode where I cry, babes! I was in a sad pit last week, hence why there wasn't an episode, and I unpack a bit about the spiral within. From bombing to breakups, I chat about the stories we tell ourselves when things go wrong. Hear about some changes I'm making to dating...

S03E19. Escaping "Goblin Mode" and Changing Habits with Psilocybin ft May from Vellum Health

February 02, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by the owner of Vellum Health, May. We talk about some of the new options Vellum has for micro-dosing and macro-dosing and discuss which blend is right for which activity. I share how I've been using Vellum over the past six months and the benefits I've seen with both nights out and managing my anxiety. We talk about moving into the new year and changing habits, and how psilocyb...

S03E18. Boundaries, Bathhouses, & Being a Sexy Baby ft Sasha Mark

January 26, 2023 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and friend, Sasha Mark. We talk about getting into comedy and the shift from Winnipeg to Vancouver with a couple of very successful shows. Hear about dating rules surrounding comedy and why boundaries are important. Listen in to hear why he flew to LA for a hookup, and about a recent encounter with a surprising and hot ask. Sasha shares stories about bathhouses, grou...

Comedy, Community, and Claiming Your Own Space ft Afrakaren

January 19, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and new friend, Afrakaren. Afrakaren and I chat about how she got into comedy, both the first and second time. We unpack what it's like to be a big, bold, black woman in mostly white, male-led rooms and how she's making waves early in the game. We talk about the importance of a supportive community of women and why you've got to take risks and opportunities as they c...

S03E17. Comedy, Community, and Claiming Your Own Space ft Afrakaren

January 19, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and new friend, Afrakaren. Afrakaren and I chat about how she got into comedy, both the first and second time. We unpack what it's like to be a big, bold, black woman in mostly white, male-led rooms and how she's making waves early in the game. We talk about the importance of a supportive community of women and why you've got to take risks and opportunities as they c...

S03E16. Marriage, Mics, & Missed Connections ft Keegan Hawkeswood

January 12, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by comedian and dear friend, Keegan Hawkeswood. Keegan and I chat about dipping his toes into comedy in his twenties but not really going for it until his thirties, after his time in the MTV mix. Hear why he got married for the party and why it erases any other anniversary. We chat about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people in comedy, and how we're trying...

Fucking After 40 ft Allie Kulay

January 05, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Well hello there, babes. Welcome back to Your Place or Mine, hosted by Jessie Olsen.  In this episode, I'm joined by my best friend, Allie Kulay. Allie and I discuss what sex looks like as we age as women. Since moving to Toronto 6 years ago, Allie has been on a bit of journey. Hear how she's having better sex by being loud and unapologetic, and the importance of asking for what you want. Hear about her spicy sex club stories and her first experience with group play. Grab a glass of wine an...

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