Vision Quest

In episode 23 of Vision Quest, Ashley talks to activist, writer and LA pal Samantha Antrum about their mutual musical theatre dreams, interior design and Sam's childhood obsession with birth videos. And of course, they get into Sam's topic for the episode: Activism / Racial & Social Justice! Sam talks about her experience growing up black in a predominantly white community, how she found her passion for activism in college and how white supremacy makes everything worse.

In episode 21 of Vision Quest, Ashley talks to old pal, impov/sketch comedian Andy Vega about his parallel's with High School Musical's Troy Bolton, having "dirt wars" in the desert as a child and how much Andy loves his friends. And they get into Andy's topic for the episode: Short Form Improv! They discuss the rivalry between short and long form, which games they played as kids and Andy tells some stories about performing short form as a teenager.

In this episode of Vision Quest, Ashley talks to kindred spirit, sketch comedian and improviser Katie Currie about Steve Irwin, their mutual love of Twilight, Katie collecting bones as a child and the topic for the episode: Sleepovers! They get into how "childlike wonder" shouldn't end when you grow up, the slumber party phenomenon that was the Family Computer and the smash hit 2004 tween movie, Sleepover.

In episode 20 or Vision Quest, Ashley talks to her beloved friend, jewellery maker, improviser, podcast co-host, yoga teacher and overall dynamo Mollie Adolf! They discuss how yoga changed Mollie's life, both having questionable methods of exploring sexuality as children and their favourite conspiracy theories. Of course, Mollie unpacks her topic: Yoga, Crystals & Spirituality - she goes into why people shouldn't be judgemental of these practices, she and Ashley explore their bond based on astrology, and Mollie shares some expertise on particular crystals.

In episode 19 of Vision Quest, Ashley talks to videographer, podcast host and documentarian Yoel Aynalem about LA culture, the toxic nature of workplace expectations in the entertainment industry and why Oprah should be president, as well as Yoel's topic for the episode: Documentaries! This being their first virtual meeting, they recommend their favourite documentaries to one another, discuss the Tiger King phenomenon and Yoel gives some great advice for any future documentarians out there.

In episode 18 of Vision Quest, Ashley welcomes her dear friend, hilarious YouTuber Ally Sheehan into her sweet embrace for a special in person episode. They discuss Ally's love of working at her U.S summer camp, their yearly friendship traditions and the root of their relationship: The Jonas Brothers. And of course, they get into Ally's topic, Summerland (the 2004 smash hit TV show but not really but they love it anyway). The pair get into every notable guest star, discuss the plot and characters, and keep going on about Australia's own Cameron Daddo.

In episode 17 of Vision Quest, Ashley talks to her beautiful friend and social media mogul Victoria Chang about Victoria's obsession with coffee shops, their mutual love of musical theatre and their imaginary friends as children. And of course, Victoria's topic for the week: Mental Health. Having an open an honest discussion about therapy, medication, social media and some ways to manage a healthy mind through the pandemic.

In episode 16 of Vision Quest, Ashley talks to her hilarious friend and fellow improvisor, the whip smart, incredibly kind writer/comedian Jenni Townsend about their parallel experiences living in Los Angeles, their admiration for people who make things for their own enjoyment and being cruel as children. Then, Jenni breaks Ashley's brain by introducing her to the online cult phenomenon that was Unus Annus - a YouTube channel that existed for only one year, with the sole purpose of disappearing forever and leaving it's viewers in amazement.

In the final episode of 2020, Ashley opens up about her struggles with rheumatoid/psoriatic arthritis and chronic pain as a way to let all the negativity of this year go, in the spirit of being authentic and potentially providing an honest perspective for those who want to learn more (or are struggling to find information about CP from someone who has experienced it). She goes over her personal timeline, diagnosis and progression of her CP, the current status of her CP, the things no one tells you about chronic pain, some useful tips for anyone suffering with CP, some tips for anyone who has a loved one with CP, and shares some online resources that help her.

In Episode 14, Ashley has her first ever in-person guest - comedian, artist and all around excellent human being Erin Michelle! They discuss how they met via zoom trivia in lockdown, trusting yourself, and Erin's love and respect for musician Grimes - and of course Erin's topic for the episode: Changing Your Mind. Erin explains how important it is to her to have an open mind, her perspective as someone who has been both religious and an atheist, and they discuss the importance of letting go of things you once thought were meant for you.