InTalksicated Podcast

This weeks guest is an InTalksicated OG! Comedian and a Halifax Comedy MVP – Brandon Michael! We chat about performing for peers and family, high school antics, staying authentic, show ideas, being sensitive and unexpected loss/grieving the loss of a friend. We also talk about shooting your shot with your idols, high pressure gigs and wanting to quite comedy (but not doing it!). PLUS: get off Brandon's case about shoelace belts, unclear shampoo timing, smoking is cool and the Will Smith slap.
 

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Instagram: @standupbrandon

Brandon's Podcast:
Untitled Brandon Michael Podcast Project: Formerly Known As The Brandon Michael Asparagus 
 

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It's a special bonus episode this week! I go behind the scenes at the East Coast Roast Battle event at Dark Side Comedy Club on April 29th. I chat with finalists Adrienne Gabrielle and Martin Edwards, judge Steve Mackie, roasters Scott MacLean, Mitch Touesnard and Joe Harfouche, former champion Kyle Carpenter, new champ Jon Picket and roast battle host Brad Trauzzi!

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@eastcoastroastbattle

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@darksidecomedyclub
 

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This week I am excited to welcome the lovely and very funny Bree Parsons! Bree Parsons is comedian from Newfoundland featured on Just for Laughs Originals and Top 10 CBC NEXT UP.

We get into it and dive into: comedy in Newfoundland, working as a flight attendant, femininity, choosing the right friends, proposing to her now husband, growing up with conflicting influences, and the challenges of being a show producer.  We also talk about her lovely relationship, coming out as bisexual at a young age, imposter syndrome and having ADHD and dyslexia. PLUS: why non-monogamy should be talked about more, never needing to be alone and is Bree a love addict?

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Instagram: @breeparsonscomedy
Facebook: Bree Parsons Comedy
 

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Oh hot dang its a very special guest! This week I welcome BACK the first comedian to be a guest on the podcast - the hilarious Heidi Brander! Hiedi is a very funny comedian, writer (This Hour Has 22 Minutes) and fellow pop music fanatic! She joins me to talk about our love of pop music (specifically Carley Rae Jepsen!), crazy skin care, theme parties, post covid events, obligation gift giving, career goals and not taking compliments. PLUS: Will Hiedi ever find a therapist? and which boyband member is wildly underrated? 
 

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Twitter: @heidibrander
Instagram: @heidibrander

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Twitter: @sarahmaclellan
TikTok: @sarahmaclellan

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BUCKLE UP! This episode packs a punch! I welcome brad new guest, comedian & show producer MEGAN MCCRACKEN! *the crowd goes wild*.

You might not know much about the hustler who runs Halifax's new open mic, Foggy Funnies, which happens every Sunday at Foggy Goggle. In this episode we get to know the powerhouse behind the show. Megan and I bond over: workaholism, saying yes to everything, her dual personality, friendship/relationship struggles (ugh Saturn Return), self awareness, finding joy in being alone and hyper independence. We also chat about: what it takes to run a weekly room, first timer mistakes and hosting tips!

PLUS: why can't we afford clean teeth? or RENT?! and why Megan hates dogs!

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@foggyfunnies

Follow Megan:
@mmcrack

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Twitter: @sarahmaclellan
TikTok: @sarahmaclellan

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 She's back! And solo this time! This week I welcome 3rd time returning guest Clare Belford for a deep and fun solo chat! We talk: stage presence, personal style and our appreciation for comfort, the intensity of female friendship bond, self work, developing a healthy relationship with food and radical self acceptance. PLUS: crying during movies, missing people, body hair and why Clare hates TikTok!

Clare has comedy roots in Edmonton, Toronto, PEI and now...Halifax!  She has performed in clubs and festivals all over and is featured regularly on Sirius XM. She recently released her debut comedy album, “The Entire Cabbage”.

Follow Clare: @clareble
Stream "The Entire Cabbage" on Apple Music!

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Instagram: @sarahmacl
Twitter: @sarahmaclellan
TikTok: @sarahmaclellan

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Even an Instagram hack couldn't derail this awesome conversation! This week I speak with a gem of a comedian Brad Doiron! We get into: starting comedy in your 30s, his journey starting a butcher business, how to make the best fried chicken, why you should be cooking for yourself, classic tv shows,  his wonderful relationship and why he sucks at social media. PLUS: an addiction to smoking and why getting legally married doesn't REALLY matter!

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@Brad_Doiron

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Twitter: @sarahmaclellan
TikTok: @sarahmaclellan

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This week it's a super special not as good sounding episode! Comedian Clifton Cremo and I embark on a road trip to Portland, Maine to see two comedy heavy hitters: Whitney Cummings and John Mulaney!
 
The first half of the episode is us preparing for the shows and chatting about things like: past concert experiences, fandom, assumptions about each other and our game plan to meet Whitney Cummings! The second half of the episode is our recap of both shows and that magical moment we got to meet Whitney! PLUS: we take some voicemails about answer such questions as: Is Clifton really doing more shows than CKY? Why do men make awful jokes online? And what are the pros and cons of large shows vs small shows!

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@cliftoncremo

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Buckle in listeners, this is a wild ride of an episode. I am stoked to chat with Newfoundland comedian Andrew Kay! Andrew has been doing comedy for 8 years and is now planted in the Halifax scene.

We go on a rollercoaster ride of an episode and talk about: staying inspired in comedy, meditation & yoga, spirituality, saying no, true empathy, ayahuasca, diving into your fears and our thoughts on death and how to live. We also discuss the narcissism factor of comedy, how to reach common ground with people, managing ego, and what our last day on earth would be. PLUS: Sugar addictions, shark attacks, Only Fans, sexting, navigating friends with benefits and dramatic heartbreaks.

Follow Andrew:
@haveanicekay_

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Twitter: @sarahmaclellan
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Trina James is a comedian and burlesque performer, and stealer of our hearts! Trina joins us on InTalksicated to talk about being the ultimate cheerleader for her friends and herself, LEO energy, blunt honesty, moving to Halifax from Ontario, social anxiety, coming out in a religious family, dating, spirituality, self-love  PLUS: Astrology! Crystals! and more!

Follow Trina:
Instagram: @therealgaynun
TikTok: @hahaathisisfunny

Featured Song: Half Moon - Pillow Fite
Half Moon Music Video

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Twitter: @sarahmaclellan
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