The Liquid Courage Podcast
Want to laugh and feel inspired? Dying for insider tips on how to thrive in the Canadian entertainment industry?
This award-winning podcast brings you candid chats with the folks making Canada’s entertainment industry buzz—the wins, the struggles, and the lessons that can help you navigate and succeed. With the help of a little liquid courage, host Amanda Pereira asks the questions we’re all dying to know. Because thriving together feels better.
New episodes every other Wednesday!
Episodes

Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Ep. 17 - Nelu Handa
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down and attempts to chug an entire pitcher of water with writer, actor Nelu Handa (Workin’ Moms, Jann, Mirchi Comedy Show) while she does the same (is that safe? They have no idea). They discuss Nelu’s experience working with Jann Arden, how many glasses of water you can chug before you’d die, and filming with twin babies on Workin’ Moms. You can catch her acting in or writing for (or sometimes both!) shows like Decoys, The Beaverton, Baroness Von Sketch Show and Jann, starring Jann Arden! Nelu is also the creator and producer behind Mirchi Comedy, a live comedy show that features funny Womxn of Colour. The next virtual show is scheduled for September 3rd at 8pm EST - head to Instagram for info on how to watch!
The Liquid Courage Podcast:
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Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy / twitter @amanda_pereira
Nelu Handa: insta/twitter @neluhanda
Mirchi Comedy: @mirchicomedyto
*Warning: This episode contains swearing.

Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Ep. 16 - Cihang Ma
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over a hot cup of black coffee with actor and improvisor Cihang Ma (Roses & Thorns, Carpe Into My DMs, A Christmas Carol) to discuss anger, our skincare routines, and the importance of feeling seen (both on stage/screen and by the people around you!). Cihang is a current cast member of the Bad Dog Theatre’s Featured Players: Season 7, an alumna of the Second City Bob Curry Fellowship Program, and the recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award…no big deal. Catch Cihang performing on a variety of comedy shows on Bad Dog TV including the award-winning show HookUp, Roses & Thorns, and The Oval!
The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com
*Warning: This episode contains swearing.

Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Ep. 15 - Erin Pim/Lady Pim
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some modified margaritas (and some Jack Daniel’s) with podcaster, kink educator, and professional dominatrix Erin Pim/Lady Pim (The Bed Post Podcast, The Bed Post Stage Show, The Ritual Chamber) to discuss setting boundaries at work & home, her award-winning podcast The Bed Post Podcast, and the difference between a whip & a flogger! Erin is a published erotica author and the host of the award-winning podcast The Bed Post Podcast, where she interviews fun and sexy guests about sex and sexuality. The podcast actually started as a live, sexy variety show, including erotic readings, real-life sex stories, and burlesque numbers. As Lady Pim she works as a Professional Dominatrix at The Ritual Chamber here in Toronto, and facilitates various workshops on doming, kink, and overall sex-positivity.
The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com
Erin Pim/Lady Pim: insta @thebedpostpodcast & @pim.lady / twitter @theladypim1
*Warning: This episode contains swearing.

Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Ep. 14 - Ann Pornel
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some yummy ruby grapefruit Palm Bays with actor, improvisor, and writer Ann Pornel (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Baroness Von Sketch Show, The Beaverton) to discuss dating during quarantine, how doubting yourself benefits the patriarchy, and what sacrifices she’s had to make for her career. Ann is a three-time Second City mainstage alumni (Come What Mayhem, Everything is Great Again, Party Today Panic Tomorrow) and is a member of Second City’s first show to feature an all female-identifying cast She The People. You can see her on screen in the newest season of Ghost Bff, created by the incredible Vanessa Matsui, and you can see her improvising every Wednesday night in The Oval airing at 9:30pm EST on Bad Dog TV. She is so freaking fabulous that the designers at Rue 107 named a skirt after her, the Pornel skirt…no big deal.
The Liquid Courage Podcast: insta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com
Ann Pornel: insta @glampornel / twitter @annpornel
*Warning: This episode contains swearing.

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Ep. 13 - Erica Gellert
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
In today’s episode, Amanda sits down over some cold beer with actor, writer, and comedian Erica Gellert (The Sketchersons, JFL42, Tom & Erica) to discuss what it’s like to be a part of The Sketchersons, why she regrets getting one of her tattoos, and how important it is to remember that you can always change your mind! She is a writer and performer of The Sketchersons, a Canadian Comedy Award-winning comedy sketch collective that holds their infamous Sunday Night Live show every Sunday night. She is one half of the award-winning sketch comedy and improv duo Tom & Erica, one third of the all-female comedy trio Low Rise Queens, and last year her solo sketch show debuted at the Toronto Sketch Festival. Oh, and she’s a huge fan of wigs.
The Liquid Courage Podcast: inta @liquidcouragepodcast / twitter @liquidcpodcast / email podcastliquidcourage@gmail.com
Erica Gellert: insta @ericagellert / twitter @ericagellert
*Warning: This episode contains swearing.


