All of Nick's interviews in one fun playlist!

NFW interviews

Nick has his first guest: the wonderful Aisha Brown. They chat about various controversial things! Follow Aisha at https://twitter.com/Aieeesha. Send comments or questions to weaklypodcast@gmail.com

September 4, 2018 with comedian Aisha Brown

On September 12, 2011 the Toronto comedy scene lost Makesi Arthur, one of its most creative and helpful members. Makesi was a unique and wonderful comic and a friend to many. Comedian Gilson Lubin joins me to remember Makesi.  The audio at the end is from this AMAZING video he made that was displayed in the lobby of Toronto's Drake Hotel: https://vimeo.com/nickflanaganza/review/289583911/aad9b9f5aa Send comments or questions to weaklypodcast@gmail.com RIP Makesi Arthur, we love you.

September 12, 2018  Makesi Arthur Remembered (with Gilson Lubin)

Today's guest is the amazing James Hartnett (JFL All Access, Landlord & Tenant Podmess) We talk about his new album Get Bent - pick it up here: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/jameshartnett

September 20, 2018 with James Hartnett

Nick debuts a new episode style - where he's backed by a live instrumentalist. This time it's the amazing Kurt Newman, whose music can be heard at nashvilleminimalismmusic.bandcamp.com. Thanks Kurt!

October 2, 2018  Kurt Newman and Lil Wayne

Nick has musician Ayal Senior (Herschel Savage & The American Flag, Hebrew Lips, Medusa Editions) back him as he discusses self-care, then speaks with Ayal about John Fahey, film and everything in between. Listen to Ayal at https://ayalsenior.bandcamp.com/releases

October 4, 2018 Ayal Senior

Nick talks to comic hero Scott Thompson (Buddy Cole, Kids In The Hall,  The Larry Sanders Show, Hannibal) about sexual politics, the history that made him who he is, Buddy's subversiveness and the life of a contrarian. FYI It turns out Jordan Peterson is unsurprisingly skeptical of climate change.  Check out Scott's standup album "Not A Fan" here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/not-a-fan/1391927613

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October 22, 2018 A Chat With Scott Thompson (Kids In The Hall, Hannibal, Buddy Cole)  pt 1

This is part 2 of Nick's awesome chat/interview with Scott Thompson, the groundbreaking member of legendary comedy troupe The Kids In The Hall. In addition, Scott sings in Mouth Congress, acted on The Larry Sanders Show and Hannibal, publishes comics and recently re-released the memoirs of his iconic Buddy Cole character. Pick up his standup album Not A Fan here:https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/not-a-fan/1391927613 and Nick's album Wiped Privilege at www.nickflanagan.bandcamp.com Send comments or questions to weaklypodcast@gmail.com

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Oct 23, 2018 A Chat With Scott Thompson (Kids In The Hall, Hannibal, Buddy Cole) Pt 2

Ayal Senior returns to the podcast, with several obscure and awesome movie picks gleaned from books of yore! Check out his music at www.ayalsenior.bandcamp.com and pick up Nick's album at www.nickflanagan.bandcamp.com. Jared Harris played Warhol in I Shot Andy Warhol. Send comments/questions to weaklypodcast@gmail.com

Nov 1, 2018 Psychotronic Cinema Picks With Ayal Senior

Stacey McGunnigle is just a small town kid who made her way to the leading role in a US sitcom pilot, the Second City MainStage, and the hearts and minds of the world. She hosts the Regular Girls podcast with Renee Young of WWE fame.  Stacey sat down with Nick to discuss her years doing standup, power dynamics in comedy and acting and the pressures of trying to make it. There's also some show and tell! Check out more of Stacey at www.twitter.com/TheStaceyMcG, and listen to Regular Girls at https://www.theregulargirls.com

November 20, 2018 Stacey McGunnigle

Nick talks to the great Andrew Johnston, a fellow member of Toronto comedy collective Laugh Sabbath and former panelist on Muchmusic's Video On Trial about his new album Andrew Johnston Sips Tea, Mary Poppins, Bette Midler & so much more! Follow Andrew at www.twitter.com/_andrewjohnston and support NFW by donating at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan

December 1, 2018 Andrew Johnston

Today’s guest is comedian, writer and human cardigan Josh Gondelman. We talk about his former job writing for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, his upcoming job writing for Desus and Mero on Showtime, and the motivation behind his famous Twitter pep talks. 
Check out more of Josh at www.joshgondelman.com, send comments or 
questions to weaklypodcast@gmail.com and if you’d like, you can donate monthly to NFW at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan. Photo credit: Mindy Tucker

December 5, 2018, Josh Gondelman

Today’s episode is a freewheeling chat with musician and thinker Ayal Senior. Conversation jumps from Nardwuar to obscure music to Jeff Goldblum to swastikas. Background music: Sacred Lamp. Listen to Ayal & Matthew “Doc” Dunn’s Sacred Lamp at www.sacredlamp.bandcamp.com. Support NFW at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan

NFW Dec 7, 2018 Ayal Senior Rubs The Sacred Lamp

This episode features Sandra Shamas, a shining light in Canada – her one woman shows in the mid-1980s were part of an artistic renaissance in Canada and she continues to self-produce vital, successful and hilarious performances. Topics include: her process, her attraction to Gords, and her opinion of Star Wars. Her newest show is called ”The Big What Now?” and you can find out more at www.SandraShamas.com. Send comments or questions to weaklypodcast@gmail.com. Support NFW at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan

NFW December 11th, 2018 Sandra Shamas

Hey it's Steph Tolev! She's hilarious, she was a big part of the Toronto scene (co-hosting a show with Nick) and now she's one of the shining lights of the LA scene. She's performed at Comedy Central's Clusterfest, the LA Improv, Just For Laughs and her sketch duo Ladystache has topped the iTunes charts and normalized lady moustaches. A great conversation with a great comic.  Join the NFW Patreon at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan

December 22, 2018 Steph Tolev

Today's guest is "Quiz Daddy" Scott Rogowsky, host of HQ Trivia and the one of Time Out Magazine's People Of The Year! He's the first of my NYC  guests. We talk about Phish, phame, his low profile in standup comedy, and his longtime support of Nick and other Toronto comedians.  Check out HQ Trivia in the iTunes App Store and www.scottrogowsky.com for his tour dates. Become a member of Nick Flanagan, Weakly at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan and check out Wiped Privilege at www.nickflanagan.bandcamp.com

January 7, 2019 Scott Rogowsky (HQ Trivia host)

An old friend of Nick’s, harm reduction worker and award-winning activist Zoe Dodd presents a growing and necessary perspective on addiction, drug legalization, socialism harm reduction, community and challenging authority. Support the Overdose Prevention Society here: ca.gofundme.com/torontooverdosepreventionsociety

Jan 20, 2019 Zoe Dodd

Today’s guest is Morgan Waters, a star and of Cock’d Guns on IFC, The Morgan Waters Show on CBC, The Amazing Gayl Pile on Seeso/JASH and a musician who plays in Weaves and used to play in Dwayne Gretzky. He talks with Nick, plays guitar, listens to Nick yammer on and talks about Paul Scheer’s help in making Gayl Pile a star-studded comedic triumph. A TRIMUMPH I say! He and Nick also bemoan Canada’s confusing entertainment industry and have a great chat. Enjoy the riffs & the chat. The  episode ends with a clip from Nick’s first album “I’m Here All Weak” which you can hear on iTunes, Spotify or by becoming a member of his Patreon. Check out more of  Morgan at http://gaylpile.com/. Support NFW at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan and send any comments or questions to weaklypodcast@gmail.com

February 10, 2019 Morgan Waters (Gayl Pile, Cock'd Gunns, Weaves)

Another great guest! Clare O’Kane is a comedian, actress, musician and all around ebullient talent who is worth your time and attention. She’s been on Viceland’s Flophouse, her standup’s been on Comedy  Central and you may have heard her on Tom Scharpling’s Best Show. We talk about municipalities, infiltrating unsafe spaces and turning them into safe spaces, getting people more comfortable with #2s, opening for Jawbreaker and all kinds of other fun and EDGY things. We also talk about the music she likes! Yo La Tango come up twice!  Listen to Clare’s very good music here: https://clareokane.bandcamp.com/releases and pick up her very good album Let It Be here: https://astrecords.bigcartel.com/product/clare-o-kane-let-it-be-12-vinyl The new NFW banner/logo is by Peter Kalyniuk, more of his work can be seen at http://www.familyofspirits.com/ Support NFW at patreon.com/nickflanagan or make a one time donation at https://donorbox.org/nick-flanagan-donations

February 18, 2018 Clare O' Kane

Nick Nemeroff (Comedy Central's Clusterfest, Conan O' Brien)

Nick and Dave Hill go way back. They’ve appeared on multiple podcasts together, performed comedy internationally together, and even eaten at an Italian restaurant together. This chemistry makes for a conversation that will blow your socks clean off. Dave is a musician (Valley Lodge!), podcaster (The Dave Hill Podcasting Incident!), comedian (“Let Me Turn You On”!) and author (Dave Hill Doesn’t Live Here Anymore!) and that’s not even fathoming the depths of who he is. Nick and Dave talk Trump, Canada and a while lot of other mess. Special thanks to Andrew Lloyd for the great sound mix.  Check out more of Dave at www.davehillonline.com and support NFW by becoming a monthly patron at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan

Dave Hill

Hosted by the mysteriously charming Nick Flanagan, NFW is a peek into the  the diverse community of people Nick orbits. It's also about his experiences singing in bands, doing comedy and living life while dealing with mental health, depression and ADHD after a draining stints as a touring performer and(harshest of all) a brief denizen of Los Angeles.  Nick has met all kinds of people and seen things that cannot be unseen - mostly on Youtube. Bad news: he wants to tell you about them.  Conversational solo episodes and interviews with social workers, subcultural experts, musicians and comedians means NFW covers a range of topics with charm, aplomb and a hint of desperation. Contact: weaklypodcast@gmail.com