Today on the show we are joined with the super talented visual artist/stop motion animator Cristal Buemi. You can see some of her recent work in the new AMC series "Ultra City Smiths" that features an all star cast and is produced by the same studio that created Robot Chicken. Around hearing about how she landed that gig we dive into her inspiring journey of becoming a professional animator, talk about physical/mental health, every day perspectives of an animator, and just all around share some pleasant vibes!

Episode 157 featuring Cristal Buemi (Stop Motion Animation, Ultra City Smiths)

Today on the show we are joined with Justine Giles. Around talking about her brand new track titled "Save Myself" that will be released this week, we dive into countless deep and introspective subjects about evolving as a human being, helping yourself before you help others, overcoming past traumas and much more.

Episode 165 featuring Justine Giles

Today we are joined with singer songwriter Jay Feelbender! He is on the verge of releasing a brand new EP Enter The Mirror and caught up with him around his latest single Big Game. Around hearing about that project we dive into his life as a musician and other introspective topics.

Episode 166 featuring Jay Feelbender

On today's episode we have an incredible chat with singer/songwriter Sarah Hiltz. She has recently released a brand new album titled "Calm Fury" that had the most unique process of how it came to be following a 3 year long in depth study on how humans project anger. This subject matter obviously opened up some extra deep conversation throughout the recording and we really cherished this talk Sarah. (Let us know what you think!)

Episode 167 featuring Sarah Hiltz

Today we are joined with Avery Florence and MKSTN of Flostate. They just released a brand new album titled "Moments of Feeling" that has such a unique and euphoric sound. We dive into topics of how to create art with individuality, the magic you can make when you have a true connection with someone, and scratch the surface on some spacey human energy stuff.

Episode 172 featuring Flostate

Today we are joined with the "BeastMode Battle Rap Champion" A1. We take a deep dive into his journey from his inspiration to step into the ring all the way to becoming the BeastMode Champ that solidifies his spot as one of the greatest active battle rappers in Canada. We also touch on topics such as finding yourself in your craft, dealing with high pressured situations, and layers of things in the artform of battle rap that the average viewer does not see on the surface.

Episode 174 featuring A1 (BeastMode Champion)

Today on the show we are joined with our nations voice of the planet, the legendary David Suzuki! Currently David and the CBC are on the verge of releasing a brand new documentary titled Apocalypse Plan B that airs this Friday at 8PM (And will be available afterwards on the CBC Gem streaming service). Around hearing about this documentary that David claims is one of the most important films he ever worked on, we learn about how he became a TV personality by accident, how the mainstream media distracts us from critical issues, human ego causing global demise, our unnatural evolution, growth of technology, dangers of misinformation, artificial intelligence, SEX ROBOTS!, and so much more. If you only know David Suzuki from television this may be one of the most candid interviews you ever heard in his career.

Episode 182 featuring David Suzuki

Today on the show we are joined with Laura Hokstad. Laura is currently featured in a brand new documentary titled Coven that follows her on her journey of becoming a witch and some crazy hidden history she finds in her family tree. Alongside that she also has a segment on the official Rue Morgue YouTube channel titled "Terror Tarot" where she reads tarot cards and talks about horror movies. What I truly love about this episode is it starts off with us hearing what it means to be a modern day witch, but spirals into deeper subjects of life, connectivity, and human energy. Such an educational and uplifting chat!

Episode 186 featuring Laura Hokstad (Real Life Witch)

Today we are joined with death metal legend Alex Webster to reflect on the 35 year legacy of Cannibal Corpse. This week they are dropping their 16th album "Chaos Horrific" on Sept 22nd and around hearing about the secret to the bands longevity, we get some deep insight in horror and songwriting, the massive public fear of their music in the 90's, their famous cameo/scene with Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura Pet Detective, George "CORPSEGRINDER" Fisher's ability to win stuffed animals out of claw machines and donating them to charity, and much more on being the pioneers of the death metal genre as whole.

Episode 200 feat Cannibal Corpse!

Today we are joined with director Jason Lei Howden to talk about the upcoming sequel to his horror/comedy/heavy metal love letter film DEATHGASM! We get an in depth look into the making of the original film and how he never expected it to turn into a world wide cult classic in both the horror and metal communities. While also getting an exclusive look into the pre-production of the long awaited sequel that the fans been begging for. Also speaking of fans they have launched a Kickstarter to help make this one ever BIGGER and BLOODIER with so many kick ass incentives including the opportunities for it's supporters to spend a day on set and have a brutal death cameo in the film! HERE IS THE LINK TO THAT -  https://www.bit.ly/DEATHGASM2

Episode 202 feat DEATHGASM 2: GOREMAGEDDON! (Director Jason Lei Howden)

Today we are joined with Jessica Straus who is an absolute videogame voice acting vet. From Diablo 2, Command & Conquer,  Persona 4, Soul Caliber, Fall Out and much more! Her resume is absolutely stacked, but she is most famously known as that crazy and unhinged girl "Juri Han" in the Street Fighter universe. Around hearing all the behind the scenes details about working with CAPCOM and her personal spice to bring the Juri character to life. We also hear about how her early career as a theatre/comedy improv actress got her into the world of voice acting, and how everything started to click for her when she learned "the power to let go". This chat was fricken wonderful and I hope you enjoy it!

Episode 209 feat Jessica Straus (Juri / Street Fighter 6)

Today we are joined with Rapper/Pornstar and Toronto hip hop legend Mindbender Supreme to chat about his new album "The King of Queen Street". Around hearing about how this album came to life, he tells us about his relationship with other hip hop legends such as Drake and Chuck D, the details on his award winning career in porn acting, the similarities/difference between the music and the adult entertainment industry, battle rap, vampire orgies, and much more. We also take a moment to pay respects to the memory of Pat Stay and Conspiracy (Mindbender's twin brother) who are no longer with us anymore. We dedicate this episode to Pat and Khari.

Episode 211 featuring Mindbender Supreme

Today we are joined with actress/screenwriter Sara Waisglass from the hit Netflix series Ginny & Georgia and the ever so beloved Degrassi (The Next Generation/The Next Class). She is currently the co-star alongside SNL's Michaela Watkins in a brand new film titled SUZE that is hitting theatres this week. Alongside talking about the film and her iconic roles throughout her career, we also take a some time to chat about life, what it's like to have over 2 million Instagram followers, and managing your mental health while being in the public eye. 

Sara is also an advocate with the Unsinkable mental health support group, and here is a link to their resources if you feel in need to check that out - https://www.weareunsinkable.com/

Also want to remind you today that YOU ARE LOVED!    
 
Suze will also be hitting theatres across Canada on February 23rd and across North America on March 1st.

Ep 219 featuring Sara Waisglass (Ginny & Georgia/Degrassi/SUZE)

Today we are joined with Dark-Sythwave mastermind James Lollar of GOST to talk about his latest album release Prophecy. It's an absolute banger and we hear his history of of creating a melting pot of genres that is inspired from 80's horror, dance music, and extreme metal. The music of GOST has also been featured in many videogames, music scores, and around talking about the individuality of expression, James gives us some advice for anyone who wants to bring their unique ideas to the next level.

Episode 226 feat. GOST (James Lollar)

Today we are joined with Jason Evans of INGESTED for a very soulful conversation about their new album "The Tide of Death and Fractured Dreams", his connection with the metal community, the cathartic nature of turning life struggles into art, his hilarious personality off stage, and leaves us with advice for any aspiring bands trying to take a step into the music industry.

Episode 230 featuring INGESTED(Jason Evans)

Today we are joined with director Peter Lepeniotis to get a behind the scenes look into R.L. Stine's latest film "ZOMBIE TOWN" that features mega legends such as Dan Akroyd and Chevy Chase! Also around hearing about how Zombie Town came to be, we take a dive into Peter's amazing history as a legend himself in the animation world. His work spans across some of the most iconic films such as Toy Story 2, Shrek 2, Madagascar, Casper (1995) and so much more. We also learn about how he transitioned from an animator into the directors chair with his hilarious squirrel film "The Nut Job" and leaves us with amazing advice for fellow creators who are trying to bring their big ideas to life.

Episode 246 - R.L. Stine's Zombie Town

Today we are joined with Tribulation's founding member Adam Zaars to get some insight on their 20 year legacy as a band and their brand new album "Sub Rosa In Æternum" that dropped this past week. We personally think the album is a modern goth-rock/metal masterpiece and thoroughly geeked out hearing the influence and story behind them taking a different direction towards their latest work. Truly an ever evolving group and Adam leaves us with advice for any aspiring bands and musicians. 


Episode 247 featuring Tribulation (Adam Zaars)

Todays guest Emmy Grace is an original thinker, comic creator and all around advocate of the arts who's lifestyle is all about following her creative ambitions.

Pilot Episode 2 featuring Emmy Grace

Today we are joined with Asavari & Shaivalini Kumar around their new short film titled Creatures Of Chaos that takes a deep dive into modern society and the effects of our mental health. Even though this is a short animation it left us moved and questioning personal day to day habits, intake of energies, and unnecessary pressures that this world can weigh on you. Also around the heavy messages this piece is kind of cute with it's cosmic creatures that latch on to people and represent the rational inner voice. 

Creatures Of Chaos has been making it's waves around film festivals and we recommend you to follow Supernova Design on their socials to find out when and where you can see it in the near future

Episode 267 feat Creatures Of Chaos (Mental Health & Animation)

Today we are celebrate 30 Years of The Haunted with founding member and guitar player Patrik Jensen! He tells us about the day he quit his job to go all in on his music career which ended up pioneering an entire genre of extreme metal alongside his peers in the Gothenburg scene (At The Gates, In Flames, Soilwork). The Haunted also just dropped an absolute banger brand new album titled "Songs Of Last Resort" and gives us an extra layer of appreciation for the concept as he explains it was inspired from a riveting real life military procedure called the Letter Of Last Resort. He also leaves us with advice for aspiring musicians and his secret to longevity that is all about never letting that excited 16 year old within you fade away. 

Episode 268 featuring The Haunted (Founder/Guitar Player: Patrik Jensen)

Today we are joined with singer/songwriter Kasey Karlsen of Deadlands around the release of their brand new debut EP titled "SEVEN". The absolute hype of this release is astronomical and it is amazing to pick Kasey's brain at such an exciting time in her career. She shares with us how she used to rock out in her bedroom and dream about being in a band as a kid. We also learn how she found her voice and became a jack of all trades "Swiss Army Knife" of metal vocals and styles. Deadlands also recently dropped a single with The Pretty Wild and we get a behind the scenes look into that song Kundalini and making that music video with a bunch of live snakes. Lots of insight, laughs, and Kasey leaves us with advice for any aspiring vocalists wanting to turn their music into a profession.

Episode 269 featuring Kasey Karlsen of Deadlands!

Today we celebrate 40 years of Strange Advance with founding member/singer/songwriter Drew Arnott. This chat is all about perspective as we get a glimpse into what it was like to have one of the biggest radio hits of the 80s, transitioning into the MTV music era, and deeper layers into the bands creative process throughout it's legacy. You also get a look into what they are up to now, and Drew leaves us with some awesome advice for anyone aspiring musicians pursuing the music industry. This unexpectedly ended up being one of our favorite chats we recorded this year and I hope you enjoy it!

Episode 270 feat 40 Years of STRANGE ADVANCE (Drew Arnott)

We are joined with Sawborg Destructo to celebrate the 40 years of GWAR! They also released a brand new EP titled The Return Of Gor Gor that has dropped at the same time as this interview. It was an honor to have an intimate chat about their legacy and future of the band without losing my life. Hope you enjoy this one!

Episode 271 featuring GWAR! (Sawborg Destructo)

We are joined with actor and singer/songwriter Kat Cunning around the release of her new film Star People and upcoming EP titled "Glass Jaw". From roles in HBO/Netflix series, to millions of song listens and music video views, we hear about Kat's philosophy of telling stories and the combination of excelling in both entertainment artforms while genuinely expressing your true self. Kat Cunning is cool AF and we hope you enjoy this chat!

Episode 272 featuring Kat Cunning (Actor/Singer/Songwriter)

Today we are joined with the director and cast of The Omro Heist! Around getting layers of behind the scenes stories and details of how it was made, we learn how this film actually brought the real life small town of Omro Wisconsin together.

The Omro Heist is now available on VOD via Prime Video and Apple TV.

Episode 273 featuring The Omro Heist! (Cast & Director)

Today we are joined with Ricardo and Daniel of the Empanadas Ilegales who recently dropped "Sancocho Trifásico" which is one of the coolest sounding albums we have heard all year. This album was mastered by Grammy Awards winning engineer Adam Ayan who worked with superstars like Shakira, and legendary bands such as Rush which is a perfectly fitting diversity for their dark-mambo-psyche-rock-salsa sound. They explain that this project was created by staying true to their influences and how in a live performance atmosphere they have what they call "The Beetlejuice Effect" where their playing causes people to uncontrollably dance. They also explain their band name and give us a history lesson of a time where being a street vender was considered breaking the law and an old lady refused to stop selling her empanadas. 


Episode 274 featuring Empanadas Ilegales (Ricardo & Daniel)

Fresh off of Fantastic Fest in Austin Texas we get an in depth look into the award winning film The Vile with director Majid Al Ansari. The Vile is brought to you by the producers of films such as Insidious, Late Night With The Devil, Weapons, and gave us such a unique experience into the world of genre films with this Emirati feature. With the foundation of drama, polygamous relationship, and the effects it has on families in Muslim culture this could have been a movie on it's own without the horror elements, but as Majid sprinkles in black magic and supernatural forces around the events, he turns this riveting family drama into an even wilder ride. Was so cool to pick his brain and get even more layers on how this came to be and how this film is going against the grain of how the majority of movies are made in his country.

Episode 275 featuring THE VILE (Fantastic Fest Best Horror Film Award) Director Chat

Today we are joined with one of Canada's finest emcee's Shad around the release of his brand new album Start Anew. This piece has incredible depth about life itself and opened up the doors for a highly layered interview. Around the music we talk battle rap, the power of individuality, and the multiple lessons he learned on his journey hosting the Netflix series Hip-Hop Evolution. 

Episode 276 featuring SHAD K ! (Start Anew and Netflix Hip-Hop Evolution)

Today we are joined with writer/director/producer/creative genius Patrick Maloney! Pat has produced comedic content for Vice, Funny or Die, and his multi million viewed youtube channel Random at Best. Around talking about his path into the entertainment industry, we go off the rails and cover many other awesome topics like float tanks, true ghosts stories, the Niagara Region, the Toronto legend known as Zanta and more!

Episode 38 featuring Patrick Maloney (Vice, Funny or Die, RAB)

After many years we are joined once again with one of the original guests of The Creative Imbalance podcast Emmy Grace Bautista. This is a very special conversation, Emmy bravely/openly talks about a lot of internal struggles she has fought throughout her life and around that we dive into a wide array of topics such as, the power of wellness, addressing trauma, social media habits, self identity, the curse of being ahead of the curve, and much much more.

Episode 91 featuring Emmy Grace Bautista

Today's episode features Mark Marczyk of Toronto's guerilla party punk band the Lemon Bucket Orkestra. We hear how all that came to be, along with a compelling tale of the bands Ukrainian folk influences and how he met his wife (who is also in the band) on the front lines of the Ukraine-Russian war while protesting to overthrow a corrupt leader. We also hear about how the band went viral and been was on Jimmy Kimmel, in publications like the New York Times, and much more.

Episode 109 feat Mark Marczyk (Lemon Bucket Orkestra)

Today on this very special episode we are joined with Yuan Jing who is a real life Shaolin Warrior Monk. We talk about his upbringing/training in China to moving to Toronto to teach at the Buddhist Temple and the contrasting pace from his homeland to the city. This talk covers so many subjects such as the art of kung fu, meditation, mental health, how the Shaolin are portrayed in North American entertainment, and much more.

Episode 114 featuring Yuan Jing (Shaolin Warrior Monk)

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