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 Oct 11, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 7 with Rosie Dempsey
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Rosie Dempsey. Rosie is a musical comedian and writer, best known for her work as one half of the British musical comedy duo Flo & Joan. Flo & Joan has performed to audiences around the world including the Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Glastonbury, and their own international tours. They’ve also written songs for West End musicals, film, TV and radio, and have their own comedy special on Amazon Prime called Alive on Stage.
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Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy
Guest on this episode – Rosie Dempsey: IG @floandjoan
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: Island of Imaginary Friends Sticky Mango DIPA
The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com

Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Ep. 56 - Sarah Hillier (comedian, actor)
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some Caesars with comedian and actor Sarah Hillier to discuss motherhood, her dream career, and reality TV (a lot of it). Sarah is a comedian and actor currently based out of Toronto. She has been awarded multiple Canadian Comedy Awards (including Best Female Improvisor) and was also awarded Best Female Improvisor by NOW Magazine. Sarah has written and starred in 2 award-winning mainstage shows at the Second City Toronto and her comedy album with comedy partner Inessa Frantowski titled Inessa and Sarah Get Your Through The Day is available on iTunes and Spotify through Howl and Roar Records. You may recognize Sarah’s acting and voice acting from credits like Odd Squad on PBS, Transformer’s BotBots on Netflix, and The Amazing Gayl Pile on Amazon and CBC. Her new podcast The Funny Thing About Ghosts - a comedy podcast about ghosts and all things paranormal - just had its premiere yesterday, so check that out wherever you get your podcasts!
Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast?
Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast
TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast
YouTube Video Episodes & more!
Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com
Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy
Guest - Sarah Hillier: insta @thesarahhillier

Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 6 with Nicola Dempsey
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Nicola Dempsey. Nicola is a musical comedian and writer, best known for her work as one half of the British musical comedy duo Flo & Joan. Flo & Joan has performed to audiences around the world including the Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Glastonbury, and their own international tours. They’ve also written songs for West End musicals, film, TV and radio, and have their own comedy special on Amazon Prime called Alive on Stage.
Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast?
Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast
TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast
YouTube Video Episodes & more!
Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com
Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy
Guest on this episode – Nicola Dempsey: IG @floandjoan
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: Quantum Hugs Cold IPA
The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Ep. 55 - Tamara Almeida (actor, producer)
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some margaritas with actor and producer Tamara Almeida to discuss how Jane changed her life, how to nail an audition for a Hallmark movie, and everything Taurus energy. Tamara is a bilingual actor and producer currently based in Toronto. You can catch Tamara’s acting in series like Jane and the reboot of Ghostwriter (both on AppleTV+) and in films like Lifetime’s Secrets at the Inn, Hallmark’s Entertaining Christmas and, most recently, starring in Lifetime’s What We Do For Love alongside co-star Jake Epstein. You can hear Tamara’s voice acting in numerous acclaimed animated series including PBS’s Let’s Go Luna and the upcoming reboot of Total Drama Island coming out on HBOMax. In addition to acting, Tamara works behind the camera as a producer, writer, and editor.
Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast?
Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast
TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast
YouTube Video Episodes & more!
Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com
Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy
Guest - Tamara Almeida: insta @tamararubyalmeida

Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Never Have I Ever - Ep 5 with Shannon Burns
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Shannon Burns. Shannon is a radio show host and podcaster based out of Toronto. She currently hosts the midday show on Virgin Radio and is an Entertainment Contributor for iHeartRadio Canada. At work, Shannon interviews some of the top musical artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Megan Trainer, Sam Smith, Miley Cyrus, and more! Alongside friend Paulina Nicole, Shannon also hosts the podcast Pop For Thought, a fun and informal approach to pop culture discussion.
Looking for more of The Liquid Courage Podcast?
Instagram: @liquidcouragepodcast
TikTok: @liquidcouragepodcast
YouTube Video Episodes & more!
Reach out at www.liquidcouragepodcast.com
Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy
Guest on this episode – Shannon Burns: insta @itsshannonburns / TikTok @itsshannonburns
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: Spaced Born Unicorn Hard Seltzer
The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com


