Beloved Vancouver actress Lynda Boyd (Republic of Doyle; Tin Star) talks plastic surgery, tattoos, mental health in the age of COVID-19, navigating an industry that doesn’t always value a woman’s worth, acting opposite Victor Garber, Sara Canning, and Diane Keaton, and what Allan Hawco really thought of her attempt at a Newfoundland accent. Also: singing and lasagna! Episode sponsor: UBCP/ACTRA

Stephen Lobo’s filmography is populated by characters who, despite being wildly different from each other, are nearly identical in how hard they fight for what they want: earnest Dev on Arctic Air; take-no-prisoners Kellog on Continuum; womanizing head chef Ramir on Godiva’s. It’s something that Stephen himself has exemplified since his very first time on stage in a community theatre production of Grease (that also featured future podcast host Sabrina Furminger and future Broadway star Ramin Karimloo) – and in his case, it's all about craft and characters. In this freewheeling and contemplative conversation, Stephen reflects on his journey from Kenickie to Ramir to Kellog and beyond, and the remarkable artists he’s worked with along the way. Episode sponsor: UBCP/ACTRA

Actor Richard Harmon (The 100) and filmmaker Jon Silverberg swing by the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to pull back the curtain on Woodland, an atmospheric and terrifying thriller about a down and out photographer named Jake (played by Richard) who is haunted by bad decisions and takes a job at a winter lodge up in a secluded part of Haida Gwaii. Jake’s employer is Sparky, a kind-hearted roughneck played by the inimitable Philip Granger. Despite the distance between Haida Gwaii and Jake’s previous life, the broken photographer continues to be haunted by – well, something, because he’s seeing the future in the photos he develops in the creepiest darkroom ever. Woodland – which is set in 1989, AKA an era before digital photography and mobile phones – is currently available for purchase and rental on iTunes. In this fascinating and occasionally uproarious interview, Richard and Jon discuss the whys, hows, and WTAFs of Woodland. Episode sponsor: Neverland Tea Salon

Lexa Doig is known around the world for playing ass-kicking characters on beloved genre shows. She played the Andromeda Ascendent on Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda, an android and warship who didn’t like running from a fight, and was Sonya Valentine on Continuum, one of the Liber8 future terrorists. She appeared on Arrow as former member of the League of Assassins Talia al Ghul, and stole her share of scenes in The Arrangement and Virgin River. She can currently be seen playing Aurora’s BFF Sally Allison (a reporter and a member of the Real Murders Club) in the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries series. In this fascinating and expansive episode, Lexa talks about navigating the industry as a white-passing, Filipino Scottish Canadian woman, as well as her thoughts on AI, Simon Barry’s brain, working with people who have vastly different political leanings, and the changing landscape of the entertainment industry. Episode sponsor: Neverland Tea Salon

Director Shannon Kohli, actor Raylene Harewood and producer Jon Ornoy visit the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to dish on All Joking Aside, a dramatic feature film set in the world of stand-up comedy. All Joking Aside is Shannon’s directorial debut (although she’s no novice director; she’s won awards and acclaim for directing episodic television like Supergirl, Riverdale, Motherland: Fort Salem, and The Magicians, as well as short films). All Joking Aside follows a new stand-up comedian named Charlene (played by Raylene) who is cruelly heckled during her first time at the mic by a man named Bob (played by Brian Markinson). Bob used to be a successful comic but is now a broken, alcoholic mess who lost his family and his career — and he’s offered a chance at redemption when Charlene begs him to be her mentor. The film also features Vancouver comedy legend Richard Glen Lett as a wise comedy club bartender, and it offers a peek at the not-so-funny side of the comedy world. In this contemplative conversation, Shannon, Raylene, and Jon discuss the trials, tribulations, and joys of bringing this gem of an indie film to the screen. Episode sponsor: Neverland Tea Salon

Filmmakers Luna Ferguson and Florian Halbedl visit the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to discuss Henry’s Heart, their short film that screens this month at the 2020 Vancouver Queer Film Festival. In Henry’s Heart, a man named Henry awakens in an overgrown field and travels through a nostalgic reflection of his life by reliving moments of his past loves. Legendary actor Lorne Cardinal – best known to people around the world for playing Sergeant Davis Quinton on Corner Gas – plays Henry at all stages of his life; Jenn MacLean-Angus (Daughter), Malcolm Sparrow-Crawford, and Yukari Komatsu play Henry’s loves. In this thought-provoking and informative conversation, Luna and Florian discuss their journey to bring Henry’s Heart to the screen – including why they wanted Lorne Cardinal for the title role – as well as the importance of on-screen and behind-the-camera representation in the struggle for LGBTQ rights. Episode sponsor: Neverland Tea Salon

Gwynyth Walsh portrayed B’Etor – one of the iconic, scheming Duras sisters – on Star Trek: The Next Generation, but she’s more than that one powerful role. The Vancouver actress is an accomplished, award-winning actress with a diverse and impressive filmography. Her credit list includes animation, science fiction, heavy drama, Christmas movies, rom-coms, crime procedurals, mysteries, and everything in between. She played chief forensic pathologist Dr. Patricia Da Vinci on the legendary series Da Vinci’s Inquest, and voiced Doris the Spider on the popular cartoon Beat Bugs – and yes, she’s known around the world for her portrayal of B’Etor on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek Generations, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In this comprehensive and captivating interview, Gwynyth lays out her acting origin story, discusses the years she spent in Dr. Da Vinci’s medical scrubs, and serves up the inside scoop on playing one of the most baddest, boldest, bravest women in the Final Frontier. Episode sponsor: UBCP/ACTRA

Fiona Forbes is a Vancouver media icon and veteran broadcaster who has interviewed more than 30,000 celebrities and newsmakers over the course of her career. Fiona hosted Urban Rush – later The Rush – on Shaw Television, before hosting the aptly titled talker, Fiona Forbes. She is currently senior creative producer and host for Hubcast Media. In this entertaining and fascinating conversation, Fiona shares her memories of Regis Philbin, and talks about panic attacks, shifts in the media landscape, and creating content during COVID-19. Also: a spirited round of Favourite Things – and does Dr. Bonnie Henry need to be sterner with British Columbians?

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Showrunner Simon Barry returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast for a joyful and revealing conversation about Warrior Nun. Ten episodes of Warrior Nun dropped on Netflix on July 2, and almost immediately it became everyone’s newest obsession. The show is based on the comic book series Warrior Nun Areala by comic book artist Ben Dunn and tells the story of the Order of the Cruciform Sword, a fictional military order of badass nuns in the service of the Catholic Church. Like its source material, the latest incarnation of Warrior Nun is smart. It’s funny. It’s terrifying. It’s packed with fascinating characters, all of whom are clearly ice bergs with riveting stories yet to tell. And it explores the age-old battle between science and religion, and the role that faith plays when navigating both. Simon (who originally appeared on the YVR Screen Scene Podcast in October 2019) returns to reflect on Warrior Nun’s phenomenal first season – and drop a couple of crumbs about the future. Warning: this episode contains spoilers about season one of Warrior Nun. Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment

Actor-playwright-columnist Omari Newton returns to the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to talk about the psychology of anti-maskers, dismantling white supremacy in the local film and television industry, being #40AF, and his upcoming podcast. Also: why does he choose to remain in Vancouver, and is the MCU’s Erik Killmonger a villain? Episode sponsor: UBCP/ACTRA