(Extra) Ordinary People

Laura Kojima (she/her) is an alligator ecotoxicologist and reptile enthusiast who recently defended her master's at the University of Georgia. This episode was recorded in September 2022; I'm thrilled I finally get to share this conversation on the podcast! In this episode: reptiles, ecotoxicology, plasma samples, herping, the Savannah River Site, a day in the life of an ecologist, and women in STEM. Thank you so much for all of your support during season one of (Extra) Ordinary People. ...

Indhu Iyengar (she/her) is a biology & philosophy student, figure skater, and the all around queen of hobbies. Indhu and I recorded this episode back in the fall, and I'm so thrilled that it is finally available for everyone to listen to! In this episode: combining disciplines, singing, crochet scrunchies, surprising cynicism, Nickelodeon sitcoms, vegetarianism, and three kinds of soup. PATREON BOOK CLUB!https://www.patreon.com/juliannerichardCuriouser & curiouser:@theextrao...

Grace Harrington (she/her) is a dancer, teacher, and maker of impulsive decisions. I got the chance to catch up with Grace after years of having lost touch, and I was so excited to hear about her life, the kids she works with, and her next steps. In this episode: teaching boundaries, goat yoga, impulsive decisions, assessing risk, monkeys, and re-evaluating your relationship with alcohol. PATREON BOOK CLUB!https://www.patreon.com/juliannerichardMentioned:@grace.harrington.02https://www.g...

Alex Dawson (they/them) and Al Newling (any pronouns) are writers, actors, official founding members of the Teen Collective, and definitely not sculptors. I’m super glad I got to have a chaotic video call with these two and learn about what it’s like to be a teenager writing cool queer stories in 2022. In this episode: writing authentic stories, the best myths, teachers who are good at what they teach, Miss Congeniality, secret interests, and the worst way to spend a Sunday afternoon.PAT...

Mary Walker (she/her) is an actor, graphic design legend, and first generation Canadian with a strong dislike of sunny winter days. Mary and I have known each other for a long time (and have worked together many times), and I’m so glad that we finally sat down to record an episode together. In this episode: toast, the process for putting together a poster, acting as self-expression, wearing bright colours, feeling disconnected from Bathurst, belonging in New York, and not understanding s...

Dani Brun (she/her) is an SNL line veteran, former Toronto resident, and Sara Bareilles fan (but just a normal amount). This episode was both one of the funniest I’ve ever recorded, and also a great chance to catch up with someone I don’t get the chance to see that often! In this episode: astrology, seeing John Mulaney live, art installations in Toronto, synesthesia, obnoxiously fluffy cats, and sweet potato supremacy. PATREON BOOK CLUB!https://www.patreon.com/juliannerichardMentioned:@r...

Armin Panjwani (she/her) is a stage manager, media & theatre student, and very good friend! We recorded this episode late at night, and it felt like the cosiest, most comfortable conversation in the world. I’m so glad she agreed to be part of the podcast. In this episode: engaging with news, what being a stage manager is like, Shakespeare plays, first flight experiences, building community in a new country, and living in the present.PATREON BOOK CLUB!https://www.patreon.com/jul...

Karolina (she/her) is a masters student, passionate defender of Anne Brontë, and bookstagrammer (@karolinaofbookland). I'm super grateful that she was able to come onto the podcast - this was an incredibly fun conversation to have. It’s always a blast to go full English major with someone. In this episode: weather in Slovakia, reading mostly classics, 19th century social movements, the importance of stories, finding online communities, and driving eight hours in Europe. Mentio...

Matthias Whalen (he/him) is a fashion communications student currently on a semester exchange in Copenhagen. Matthias and I have been friends for years now, and recording this episode was an excellent excuse to catch-up. In this episode: idealized places, sustainable fashion, validation on social media, recorded conversations, soup drama, and seaweed.Mentioned:@matthiaskwhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/42871763-watermarkCuriouser & curiouser:@theextraordinarypodhttps://www.the...

Emily Darling (she/her) is a director, drama and psychology student, and avid Taylor Swift fan. Fun fact: Emily and I had our first ever conversation while fake knife fighting in a first year drama class. It was definitely a solid start, because that just kicked off a beautiful friendship! In this episode: discovering directing, dreading director’s notes, character psychology, Taylor Swift, re-recording songs, double standards, and Twilight. Mentioned:@emily__darlinghttps://www.good...