The Liquid Courage Podcast

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.
 
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 – Susan Waycik: IG @susanwaycik / Twitter @susanbasic / TikTok @susanbasic
Waycik Productions: IG @waycikprod / Twitter @waycikprod
 
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: 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. 
 
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 – 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.
 
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 – 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.
 
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 – 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

Ep. 50 - Clare McConnell (actor, comedian)

In today’s episode, Amanda drinks some bourbon with actor, comedian Clare McConnell to discuss insecurities in front of the camera, taking big chances, and the mathematics of a bell curve. Clare is an actor and comedian best known for her portrayal of Effie Newsome on CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries and as Klingon Leader Dennas on the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Discovery. You may also recognize Clare from shows like American Gods, Nurses, Hudson & Rex, and Killjoys. Alongside the cast of Avocado Toast Season 2, Clare was nominated for Best Ensemble Cast in a Comedy at this year’s Rio Web Festival. Clare has also performed in Second City Toronto’s Touring Company and is an alumna of the Second City Mainstage. Broadway World once described her as “like a red-headed Jim Carry”.
 
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 – Clare McConnell: insta & tiktok @itsclaremcconnell