The Liquid Courage Podcast

Ep. 53 - Aisha Evelyna & Dani Pagliarello (actors, writers, directors)

In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some red wine with actors, writers, directors Aisha Evelyna and Dani Pagliarello to discuss creative inspiration, which fellow Astro sign celebs they’d invite to dinner, and new series The Drop!
 
The Drop is about the accidental friendship sparked by the hustle of professional line-waiting between diabetic American escapee, Zara, and Canadian wannabe influencer, Polly. With Zara working illegally and Polly showing her the ropes, the pair are rising in the ranks as Toronto's premier line-waiting duo who stand in line for exclusive luxury product drops, ranging from limited edition Jordans, the latest tech gadgets, and even…”Bottled Air, Trademark.” You can watch all the episodes on Narcity’s YouTube channel.
 
Aisha and Dani are both actors, writers, and directors currently based out of Toronto. They also happen to be the co-creators and stars of Narcity’s first scripted series The Drop, where the hustle of professional line-waiting sparks the accidental friendship of diabetic American escapee, Zara (played by Dani), and Canadian wannabe influencer, Polly (played by Aisha), working their way up in Toronto’s premier line-waiting scene.
 
In her work, Aisha is passionate about bringing stories of the underrepresented to the forefront of our social consciousness. Aisha was a participant of the 2022 Canadian Academy’s Writers Program where she developed the limited series SALLY with Warner Brothers Canada. Her short film ALEX, which she wrote, directed, and starred in, premiered at Holly Shorts and was an Official Selection at the Austin Film Festival. In addition to The Drop, you can see Aisha acting on-screen in Rabbit Hole on Paramount+ and Slo Pitch on OutTV.
 
Dani is a recipient of the Independent Production Fund’s development and packaging program this year for her new series Trauma Bonding, a comedy about a psychiatrist who, after losing her practice, continues to treat patients… from her car. Dani’s showrunning is reflective of the work she loves to see on screen - women directing high-quality comedy. You can see her performing in various TV shows and feature films, including The Handmaid’s Tale and Luckiest Girl Alive on Netflix. 
 
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Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy
Guests on this episode…
Aisha Evelyna: IG @aishaevelyna TikTok @aishaevelyna
Dani Pagliarello: IG @danipagpag 
 
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The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com

Never Have I Ever - Ep 2 with Susan Waycik

In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Susan Waycik. Susan is the Producer for the Resident Stage at The Second City Toronto. Before joining the Second City team, Susan has been involved in producing and performing both comedy and theatre for years. Currently, through her production company Waycik Productions, she produces and hosts The BFF Variety Hour, a monthly, live comedy show out of Comedy Bar in Toronto.
 
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Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy
Guest on this episode – Susan Waycik: IG @susanwaycik / Twitter @susanbasic / TikTok @susanbasic
Waycik Productions: IG @waycikprod / Twitter @waycikprod
 
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Thanks to Flying Monkeys Brewery for supplying the delicious beverages for this series!
Drink featured in this episode: Crowd Surf Motel Passion Fruit IPA
 
The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com

Ep. 52 - Georgia Mappin (producer, exec producer of Aunty Donna)

In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some sparkling flavoured water with producer Georgia Mappin to discuss what it really means to be a producer, sticking to your guns, and understanding ADHD and PTSD as an adult. Georgia is a producer currently based out of Melbourne, Australia with over a decade of experience developing advertising campaigns, original comedy, and TV & Film content. The short film she produced, called Grace, was nominated by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts for Best Short Film Drama. Georgia has since come on as Executive Producer of the sketch comedy group Aunty Donna and as the General Manager of their production company Haven’t You Done Well Productions. You can watch Aunty Donna’s award-winning show ‘Big Ol House Of Fun’ on Netflix and their most recent scripted series ‘Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe’ was released earlier this year on ABC. Georgia also oversees Aunty Donna’s award-winning Youtube channel Grouse House (with over 60k subscribers!), where they create and distribute original content as well as local acquisitions. 
 
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Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy
Guest on this episode – Georgia Mappin: IG @geedeemap 
Aunty Donna @theauntydonnagallery, www.auntydonna.com 
Grouse House on IG @grousehousetv and YouTube
Haven’t You Done Well Productions www.haventyoudonewell.com
The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com

Never Have I Ever - Ep 1 with Dustin George

In today’s episode Amanda is joined by her friend Dustin George. Dustin is a textile artist, a designer, and an all-around fool (his words, not mine). Through his brand Pretty Ugly Gorgeous, Dustin creates sustainable, one-of-a-kind patchwork designs. He has designed for all sorts of drag queens and creatures, and has worked wardrobe for TV, film, and theatre.
 
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Host - Amanda Pereira: insta @hotcoldspicy
Guest on this episode – Dustin George: IG @pretty.ugly.gorgeous
 
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: Chocolate Manifesto Triple Chocolate Milk Stout
 
The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com

Ep. 51 - Aisha Alfa (comedian, actor, writer, host)

In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some sparkling wine with comedian, actor, writer, and host Aisha Alfa and chats about becoming an American citizen, pregnancy and motherhood, and so many iconic life mantras (we’ll invoice you for the free therapy later). Aisha was born in Nigeria, raised in Canada and now lives in the US. You will recognize Aisha from the iconic Canadian TV series “Degrassi”, Hulu’s “Good Trouble”, and “Sorry for Your Loss”. Her latest show, “Based On A True Story”, premiered last month on Peacock. As a comedian Aisha has performed all over the world including multiple galas at the prestigious Just For Laughs, Cape Town Comedy Club in South Africa and the upcoming Afrik Rire & Culture Festival in Geneva, Switzerland. Her comedy has been featured on the Drew Barrymore Show, and her comedy album “All The Parts” was included as one of Ebony Magazine’s “5 Black Female Comedy Albums to Get Your Chuckle On”. Aisha has an interview series called “Plus One” about pregnancy, fertility and motherhood, and she co-hosts the podcast "Shout Out Show" with Sophia Zolan where they offer a hilarious and positive escape from the everyday doom and gloom.
 
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Host - Amanda Pereira: IG @hotcoldspicy
Guest on this episode – Aisha Alfa: IG @aishaalfa TikTok @aisha.alfa
 
Click here to submit a prompt for “Never Have I Ever”
The music used in this episode is thanks to HookSounds. Check them out for your projects too! www.hooksounds.com