In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some non-alcoholic beer with comedian Laura Ramoso. Laura is a German-Italian comedian best known for her viral online characters, including “German Mom”, “Italian Dad”, “Girl who just got back from…”, and "Chiara". She has amassed over 3 million followers, sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s Soho Theatre, and completed a 60+ show, sold-out world tour with her third live special, Sit Up Straight. She was named a 2023 Just For Laughs New Face, and recently opened for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on their Restless Leg tour at the Wang Theatre in Boston. She is now gearing up for her 2026 international tour with her fourth solo special The Calm Down Tour.

In this episode, Amanda and Laura discuss Laura’s journey from classical theatre training to falling in love with sketch and improv, navigating the pressure of an audience’s expectations, and the difference in creating comedy for the stage versus online.

Mentions from this episode…

~ Heavy Weight (podcast) https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/heavyweight

Terms we mentioned…

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Let’s Connect! 

Liquid Courage - click here! 

Amanda Pereira (host) - click here! 

Laura Ramoso (guest) - click here! 

Laura’s Work in Progress shows (Dec 2025 in Toronto) 

Laura’s The Calm Down Tour (2026) 

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In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some sparkling water with actor, writer, and producer Nadine Bhabha. Nadine is an award-winning writer, actor, and producer from Toronto. She’s written for This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Children Ruin Everything, and Crave’s upcoming comedy Slo Pitch. She’s best known for her performances on Letterkenny (Hulu/Crave), The Holiday Shift (CBS), One More Time (CBC), and This Hour Has 22 Minutes (CBC). A three-time CSA nominee, Nadine continues to develop projects in Canada and the U.S., committed to writing and portraying hilarious, nuanced female narratives.

In this episode, Amanda and Nadine discuss building a career in Canadian comedy, the creative power that comes from saying no, and the importance of community and friendship in sustaining a life in the arts.

Mentions from this episode…

~ Letterkenny

~ The Town (podcast)

~ Script Notes (podcast)

~ Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent

~ Britt Lower's Severance audition

~ The Studio

~ High Potential

~ Settle Down

~ This Hour Has 22 Minutes

~ Children Ruin Everything

~ Slo Pitch

~ Sweat (by Nadine Bhabha)

~ Comedy Bar Bloor (west) & Comedy Bar Danforth (east)

~ Soulpepper Theatre

~ Canadian Stage

~ Coal Mine Theatre

~ Spare Parts (podcast)

~ The Office Movers

Terms we mentioned…

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Let’s Connect! 

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Amanda Pereira (host) - click here! 

Nadine Bhabha (guest) - click here! 

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*If you use this code, I earn a small commission — so you’ll be supporting the podcast, too!

In today’s episode, Amanda drinks a spicy margarita mocktail with actor, writer, and content creator Julie Nolke. Julie is a CSA-nominated performer and the creator of her self-titled YouTube channel with nearly 1 million subscribers. She’s best known for her viral series Explaining the Pandemic to my Past Self (~65 million views), and has earned herself multiple accolades including three Webby Awards, two Streamy nominations, and two Buffer Festival Excellence in Writing awards. You’ll also recognize Julie from her on-screen performances in Run the ‘Burbs (CBC/Hulu), the Emmy Award winning Workin’ Moms (CBC/Netflix), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), What We Do in the Shadows (FX), or her leading role in The Wedding Rule (W Network). Most recently, she is fresh off the western tour of her sold out one woman sketch show: Dying on the Outside. In this episode, Amanda and Julie discuss navigating career shifts in the aftermath of viral success, how new motherhood has reshaped Julie’s identity and creative priorities, and the ongoing journey of redefining what ambition and success look like.

Mentions from this episode…

~ Julie’s YouTube channel

~ Julie’s I Solved the Housing Crisis sketch

~ Julie’s Explaining the Pandemic to my Past Self series

~ Run the ‘Burbs

~ Andrew Phung

~ Rakhee Morzaria (listen to Rakhee’s Liquid Courage episode here!)

~ Wendy Litner

~ Gwynne Phillips

~ Fight Night by Miriam Toews

Terms we mentioned…

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Let’s Connect! 

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Amanda Pereira (host) - click here! 

Julie Nolke (guest) - click here! 

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The music in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. You can check out their tracks here: www.hooksounds.com. Use the discount code LIQUIDCOURAGE10 for 10% off a HookSounds subscription!*

*If you use this code, I earn a small commission — so you’ll be supporting the podcast, too!

In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some LaCroix Limoncello with casting director Colleen Rush. Colleen has been working in casting for over a decade and is the Co-Casting Director at Larissa Mair Casting & Associates. In 2024, she launched her own company, Colleen Rush Casting. A four-time Canadian Screen Award nominee and 2025 winner for her work on Late Bloomer Season 1, Colleen has cast projects for major platforms including Netflix, Crave, CBC, Treehouse, Amazon, TVO, Hallmark, Lifetime, OWN, Prime Video, Hulu, and Paramount. She is passionate about discovering new talent and thrives on close collaboration with creators, producers, directors, and actors to bring the best talent to every role.

In this episode, Amanda and Colleen break down the casting process, discuss the impact of self tapes post-pandemic, and Colleen shares her #1 tip when filming a self tape!

Mentions from this episode…

Gangnam Project

Late Bloomer

Yoga with Adriene

North of North

Silo 

Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser 

Sort Of

The Porter

Star Slade

Terms we mentioned…

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Let’s Connect! 

Liquid Courage - click here!

Amanda Pereira (host) - click here!

Colleen Rush (guest) - click here!

⇒ To donate to the show, click here! 

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The music in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. You can check out their tracks here: www.hooksounds.com. Use the discount code LIQUIDCOURAGE10 for 10% off a HookSounds subscription!*

*If you use this code, I earn a small commission — so you’ll be supporting the podcast, too!

In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some matcha with actor, writer, and creator Paige Evans. Paige’s work has premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, she’s won three Best Actress Awards at film festivals across the globe, and she’s built a dedicated audience of over 1.6 million followers on TikTok. You can catch her in Sorry About the Demon on Shudder, Something You Said Last Night on CBC Gem, and starring in her new series Revival, airing on Syfy (CTV) and streaming on Crave and Peacock.

In this episode, Amanda and Paige discuss the emotional highs and lows of auditioning in a self-tape era, navigating rejection and self-worth in an industry that often feels silent, and using social media as a tool for visibility, vulnerability, and community.

Mentions from this episode…

Couples Therapy

Building the Band 

Bet

Something You Said Last Night 

Revival 

Rat Race (Amanda’s improv comedy troupe)

Terms we mentioned…

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Let’s Connect! 

Liquid Courage - click here!

Amanda Pereira (host) - click here!

Paige Evans (guest) - Instagram! TikTok!

⇒ To donate to the show, click here! 

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The music in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. You can check out their tracks here: www.hooksounds.com. Use the discount code LIQUIDCOURAGE10 for 10% off a HookSounds subscription!*

*If you use this code, I earn a small commission — so you’ll be supporting the podcast, too!

It is officially the end of Season 4 – thank you for a fantastic season!!

Thank you to…

…all the fantastic guests this season

…everyone who listened and watched the show

…everyone who submitted prompts for Never Have I Ever

…Flying Monkeys Brewery

…Craig Scorgie (video edit)

…Ryan Sheedy (audio editing)

…Liz Bragale (behind-the-scenes, superstar)

While the podcast is in between seasons, here are 2 ways you can continue to support the podcast:

1) Listen to any episodes you haven’t listened to yet – this helps the show continue to have audience engagement while on break.

2) The biggest help – Tell people about the show! The best chance a podcast has of reaching new listeners is by word-of-mouth, so if there’s anyone you know who might like this podcast or a specific episode, it would mean so much if you would send it their way (and thank you in advance).

So thank you again, take care of yourself, and see you next season! I already can’t wait :)

In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some Christmas tea with aura photographer and the founder of Rose Aura, Evelyn Salvarinas to discuss aura readings, energy healing, and (of course) the magical world of Bravo reality TV! Evelyn is an aura photographer and the founder of Rose Aura here in Toronto. Originally from Toronto, Evelyn studied in New York City where she earned a Masters in Fine Art History at Sotheby’s Institute. During her time in the Big Apple, she discovered the power of aura photography at the shop Magic Jewelry, and enjoyed getting her aura photographed and read as frequently as she could. When she returned home to Toronto, she searched for someone who offered film aura photography - but no one had the right camera. So, craving the healing and reflective power of readings, Evelyn set out to fill the aura photography void in Toronto. And in 2017 Rose Aura was born! Evelyn also holds a Crystal Master Certification, and uses a deep knowledge of the chakras to provide unique, informative, and comfortable mystic guidance.

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Guest - Evelyn Salvarinas: IG @roseaura.ca

In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Chelsea Larkin. Chelsea is an actress, comedian, writer and singer. She is a current cast member of Second City Toronto’s touring company, she was chosen for Just For Laughs’ New Faces: Characters showcase, and her solo show “The Chels Stands Alone” has received numerous awards including The Comedy Bar and Second City Award For Outstanding Comedy Awards.

Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast?

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Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy

Guest on this episode – Chelsea Larkin: IG @chelslark

Listen to Chelsea Larking on The Liquid Courage Podcast

Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever”

Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series!

Drink featured in this episode: Supersonic Puppy Dreams Hard Seltzer

The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com

In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some apple flavoured Crown Royal whiskey with brand and content manager Marianna Miniotis to discuss podcasts (of course!), The Sonar Network, and self confidence. Marianna is the brand and content manager at The Sonar Podcast Network, based out of Toronto. After moving to Canada from Greece at the age of 6, Marianna studied Cultural Studies & Communications at McGill University and went on to study Marketing at the University of Toronto. Since the very beginning, Marianna has been a podcast enthusiast. She is the creator and writer behind Pod Creatures, a Toronto-based blog celebrating local podcasters. Her enthusiasm for podcasts led her to connect with The Sonar Network, an award-winning indie podcast network established in 2017 that has over 50 podcasts on its roster. She now works as the brand and content manager at Sonar and is a critical player in strategizing podcast releases, building partnership relationships, and increasing visibility.

Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast?

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Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy

Guest - Marianna Miniotis: insta @marimints

The Sonar Network: insta @thesonarnetwork

In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Maddy Foley. Maddy is a Toronto-based actor and writer. She co-hosts 30 Going on 13, a movie review podcast where two 30-year-olds discuss the formative teen films from the 1990s to 2000s, and how they ruined us. In January, you can catch her on-screen as Nat on the new CBC comedy One More Time, and keep an eye out for her comedy miniseries Meg, which is set to starting filming next month!

Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast?

Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast

TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast

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Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy

Guest on this episode – Maddy Foley: insta @maddalunes

Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever”

Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series!

Drink featured in this episode: Tangerine Fuzz Machine Hard Seltzer

The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com