Today on the show we are joined with Golden Globe nominated actress Sarah Hay. Sarah is known for her leading role in the series "Flesh and Bone" but joins us to let us know about her new film "Unidentified Objects" that is making it's world premiere at the "Inside Out" Toronto Film Fest on May 27th. Sarah is rad AF and around all that we have one of the most fun conversations we ever had on this show as we talk about how she accidentally landed her first role in a Mary Kate & Ashley film, the Golden Globe red carpet experience, interacting with Jonah Hill, a sentimental moment with Jamie Lee Curtis, taking doses of magic mushrooms for medicinal purposes, and whether or not she believes in the existence of aliens ... ALSO mid interview we learn that her boyfriend is the front man of Incubus! Such an epic convo! haha

Episode 171 feat. Sarah Hay - Acting, Life, Magic Mushrooms, and Aliens

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 we are joined with director Andy Palmer to get a behind the scenes look into his latest comedy "The Re-Education Of Molly Singer" that captures the question of "What if you had to go back to college and be some ones social life mentor?". Around hearing about the fun times that were had on set, Andy leaves us with some solid advice for aspiring film makers and also what he would tell his younger self if he could go back to the beginning of his film journey and give some guidance Molly Singer style.

Episode 204 feat The Re-Education of Molly Singer

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 the legend and black metal pioneer Ihsahn (of Emperor!) around his new self titled solo album that is an absolute cinematic soundscape that combines the influences orchestral film scores, story telling, and his natural expression of extreme metal. Ihsahn has a brilliant mind and authentic approach to his creative process since he set out on his musical journey in the early 90's. It was an absolute pleasure to pick his brain, learn about his philosophies of being an artist, and lets us know after all these years "Is he still having fun making music?"

Episode 217 featuring IHSAHN (Emperor)

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 film director Phil Allocco to hear all about his new movie "5lbs of Pressure" that is presented by Lionsgate films. Around learning about the layers of writing that went into this amazing crime drama, we hear about how Phil finds it cathartic to take some dark real life situations and turn them into art. Also he shares some amazing advice for aspiring film directors or anyone who is trying to take big idea and bring it to life.

Episode 224 feat Phil Allocco, Director of "5lbs Of Pressure" (Lionsgate Films)

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 Sam Hugé of Belgium's electronic/dance duo Ultra Sunn. They have just released a brand new album titled "US" that incorporates some familiar sounds of the late 80's and early 90's while incorporating a fresh modern take on the genre. Around hearing about how the group came to be, we dive into the deeper beyond the surface meaning of the bands name. Ultra Sunn is here to illuminate positive energy and bring light into the hearts of the listeners.

Episode 233 featuring Ultra Sunn

Today we are joined with filmmaker Jeff Finn around the release of his brand new docuseries (and what he considers his life's work) Before The End: Searching for Jim Morrison that takes a deep dive into the mysterious nature of Jim's death, while also featuring some of the most candid interviews you will ever hear from the people who were actually a part of Jim Morrison's life. Around getting this extremely in depth look into the legendary front man of The Doors you will see some of the most remarkable things unfold for Jeff in real time on his journey that causes him to hire detectives, private investigators, professionals in forensics, and much more to piece together some insane discoveries. This is the ultimate documentary for any music lovers who are also into true crime! 

Episode 251 feat Director of "Before The End: Searching For Jim Morrison"

Today we are joined with singer/songwriter and TNA Wrestling original Goldy lockS! She joins us today to tell us about one of her new singles with country singer and former WWE Women's Champion Mickie James titled "I Didn't Know". Also like the title of that track we DIDN'T KNOW that this would end up being one of the realest chats we ever had on this show as Goldy tells us this riveting tale of what happened to her after TNA Wrestling. She explains how she simultaneously got fired from the company, lost her record deal, and was being hunted down by the IRS for an astronomical amount of money all in the same week. From Hollywood glitz and glamour, to absolute rock bottom and living in complete poverty. Goldy explains in great detail of what happened and how she bounced back. Also explains how all of this may have just been a big ego check for her from the universe. The perspective she has gained is pretty powerful, and also for those who are into the wrestling "shoot" interviews she has a lot to say about Abyss, Dutch Mantell, Jeff Jarret, Jimmy Hart and more. Nothing is held back! I also would like to dedicate this interview to anyone who is down on their luck. Hope you all can find some motivation in this chat to never give up.

Episode 256 feat Goldy lockS (Singer/Songwriter & TNA Wrestling Original)

Today we are joined with filmmaker/pro wrestler Kate Kroll to take a further dive into her incredible documentary "Lunatic" that tells the many layers and legacy of the legendary wrestler Luna Vachon. Personally as a Luna fan I have seen many showcases on her story and this is hands down the best one. Beyond talking about the tragedy around Luna's journey, it shines a light on how much of a pioneer she was for all women in professional wrestling. Kate's crew also discovered some fascinating VHS tapes from a promotion called Wild Women Of Wrestling that have not been seen by the public since the 1980's. Beyond finding even more layers of untold truths this documentary also touches on mental health awareness, gave us an understanding and empathy to those who suffer from bipolar disorder, while also acknowledging how traumas of the past can shape your actions in the future. Whether you are a wrestling fan or not, in the bigger picture this is a story that is for everybody and I am very proud to share this film with some extra context from the director with you today. 

To be in the loop on the release of Lunatic check out Raven Banner Entertainment and follow them on your fav social media platforms - https://ravenbannerentertainment.com/

Episode 259 featuring Lunatic / Luna Vachon Doc (Director Kate Kroll)

Today we celebrate the legacy of Caliban with founding member Marc Görtz and newest member Kenneth Iain Duncan. This chat has a wide perspective from Marc creating this band over 25 years ago in high school to Iain who was a long time listener being able to join the band with some incredibly fresh elements. Also speaking of those new elements Caliban is on the verge of releasing their new album titled Back From Hell on April 25th! Marc lets us know he wasn't too happy with their previous release and how this one is kind their redemption album that signifies a hard reset of the band and direction for the future. We are one of the few who had the pleasure to listen to it early and are absolutely obsessed! In our opinion it doesn't have a bad track and around sharing this interview we genuinely look forward in hearing what long time Caliban fans think after they drop this atomic bomb of absolute BANGERS! 

Episode 260 featuring Caliban (Marc & Iain)

Not only is our guest today one of the most loveable characters in the MCU (DEADPOOL's Dopinder) but Karan Soni was recently the lead in a brand new romantic comedy titled "A Nice Indian Boy". We are joined with Karan and the director Roshan Sethi to get a behind the scenes look at that film, while also getting some in depth insight on comedic acting, improv, directing, and Karan shares some cool tricks he learned from Ryan Reynolds from the sets of the Deadpool series. 

Episode 261 feat Karan Soni (Deadpool / A Nice Indian Boy)

Today we are joined all the way from the UK with Sammy and Justine of the mega rising metalcore act Employed To Serve. Beyond us being into their music for the past couple years what we loved the most about this interview is learning their adorable origin story of being high school sweethearts. They tell the tale of how they met and eventually how the band came to be. We also learn about Justine's journey of finding her metal voice, and the evolution of their sound leading into their brand new album "Fallen Star" that features some heavy hitters like Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage, and Will Ramos of Lorna Shore. Fallen Star is now streaming and available everywhere this week. Around listening to this chat this is a must listen to album of 2025 and is an absolute heavy metal masterpiece.

Episode 262 featuring Employed To Serve (Justine & Sammy)

Today we are joined with the father of e-sports Walter Day! You may have been introduced to Walter many years ago through the popular Netflix documentary The King Of Kong and he is back as the main focus in a heartwarming new film titled Arcades & Love Songs. There is a brief moment in The King Of Kong showing Walter playing his guitar and saying he was going to quit the gaming industry and become a musician. That stuck with the documentary team and many years later they decided to take a deeper look into what he meant by that and ended up unexpectedly capturing the most beautiful journey. Walter began hearing original songs in his head after getting his heart broken in 1985, and since then he has wrote hundreds of songs about this woman that never saw the light of day. In this film not only does he reunite with her to tell her that, but at the age of 70 embarks on a career in music, records an album, and through the inspiration of his new appreciation for Taylor Swift ends up playing his very first gig. I can't say enough about how wonderful this documentary is. It will leave you inspired, and may even bring a lil tear to your eye. Was amazing to have this chat as well with Walter and get some extra layers and context on his beautiful journey.

Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day is currently playing in select theatres, but be sure to check out their website https://www.arcadesandlovesongs.com/ and follow them on their socials for updates and details on future releases.

Episode 263 feat The Father of E-Sports WALTER DAY (King Of Kong / Arcades & Love Songs)

Today we get a look into the brand new dramatic WWII film "Fog Of War" with director Mike Day. Fog Of War staring the legendary John Cusack, Mira Sorvino (Romy & Michelle Highschool Reunion), Jake Abel (Supernatural), and   Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool 1, 2, & Wolverine) is an intense guess who kind of mystery that takes place on a secluded property during the second world war. Around getting the behind the scenes scoop on the making of the film we dive into Mike's untraditional path into the directing chair, and he leaves us with some amazing advice for any aspiring filmmakers trying to take their first step into the industry.

You can check out Fog Of War right now via Prime Video or Apple TV.

Episode 264 featuring Fog Of War (Director Mike Day)

Today we are joined with singer/songwriter and viral video sensation Chrissy Spratt. From combining her musical talents with social media savviness, Chrissy has grown a massive community of over 4 Million people on TikTok, 1 Million on Instagram, and multi-million views on YouTube for her famous cover songs. She breaks down how that success came to be, gives us an inside look into her new single "In Too Deep", and lets us know what she has in store for the future. This is also a great listen to any aspiring content creators themselves as Chrissy shares so much game and personal experience of how to rise to the top of the online spaces.

Episode 265 featuring Chrissy Spratt (Singer/Viral Video Sensation)

Today we are joined with Adam Biggs of Rivers Of Nihil as they are on the cusp of releasing their brand new self-titled album that is sonically one of the coolest things we've heard in metal all year. Around Adam breaking down how they evolved into this sound and direction we take a deep dive into other subjects such as Fantasy Vs Reality in lyrics, making music videos, modern media consumption, living in America, the state of our digital society, and he also leaves us with some advice for aspiring musicians.

The new Rivers Of Nihil self-titled album is coming to your ears on May 30th via Metal Blade Records!

Episode 266 featuring Rivers Of Nihil (Adam Biggs)

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 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)

We kick this episode off with a very fun, hilarious and candid talk with Jeff Cobb (aka Matanza Cueto in Lucha Underground) and Tessa Blanchard (IMPACT Wrestlings Knockout Champion) after Smash Wrestlings biggest event of the year "Super Showdown 6". Later on in the episode we are joined by the heads of Smash Wrestling Sebastian Suave and James Kee as they reflect on the night, what makes their company so special, and the future of Smash.

Episode 58 featuring Jeff Cobb and Tessa Blanchard

Today we are joined with actor Munro Chambers in the Girth Radio studio. He has a super intense thriller that just hit theatres titled "Knuckleball" that is playing all week in the city at Carlton Cinema. Also in this episode we dive in talking about his lead role in one of the wildest movies ever "Turbo Kid", tells us about being your own stunt double, and chat about having fear in your life and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone.

Episode 62 featuring Munro Chambers (Knuckleball/Turbo Kid/Degrassi)

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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