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Being an Artist is F**king Killing Me

Being an Artist is F**king Killing Me

By GALPAL Productions

Join your hosts, Corynne Bisson and Raine Kearns, as they navigate the world of being an artist. Having real conversations with real artists. Trying to redefine what it means to be successful and what it means to be an artist day to day.
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Episode 160 - Season Five Finale - Corynne Bisson & Raine Kearns

Being an Artist is F**king Killing MeJan 23, 2023

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Episode 160 - Season Five Finale - Corynne Bisson & Raine Kearns

Episode 160 - Season Five Finale - Corynne Bisson & Raine Kearns

This week on #baaifkm we do a clip show! Sit down with us, your hosts, Corynne & Raine as we recount our most memorable moments, some amazing answers to the question "Is being an artist f**king killing you" and do one final check-in before the summer. 

We wouldn't be here without you pals, thank you to each and every listener, new and old, artist or not. We appreciate every single one of you. 

Real conversations. Real artists. 

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This week on #baaifkm we sit down with producer Samii  We talk about; moving from in front to behind the camera, trying to figure out where you fit best and not worrying about where you're going to be in x-amount of years, but being excited about the journey.  Real conversations. Real artists. 

 

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This week on #baaifkm you sit down with actor Hannah Emily Anderson. We talk about; aging and beauty in the entertainment industry, the dreaded "what's next?" question and debunking fame as success. 

Real conversations. Real artists. 

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Episode 151 - Tamara Shevon

Episode 151 - Tamara Shevon

This week on #baaifkm you sit down with comedian Tamara Shevon. We talk about; pay and work standards in comedy, the Oscars and expectations of safety at work, the pitfalls of being a public person and the pervasiveness of drugs and alcohol in the comedy world. 

Real conversations. Real artists. 

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Episode 150 - How is this water wing still floating??! w/ Corynne Bisson & Raine Kearns

Episode 150 - How is this water wing still floating??! w/ Corynne Bisson & Raine Kearns

This week on #baaifkm you sit down with US! YOUR HOSTS Corynne Bisson & Raine Kearns. We want to take this moment to extend a huge THANK YOU to each and every listener, old and new! We truly wouldn't be here without each and every one of you. We talk about; how and why the podcast got started, we ask each other what we've learned and what has surprised us and then ask each THE QUESTION. 

Real conversations. Real artists. 

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Episode 149 - Ansley Simpson

Episode 149 - Ansley Simpson

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with musician and sonic artist Ansley Simpson. We talk about; the duality of taking up space as an indigenous artist, their journey to sobriety, and hitting the lowest lows in the bottom of burnout.

Real conversations. Real artists. 

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Episode 148 - Cassie Bratton

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This week on #baaifkm we sit down with painter Cassie Bratton. We talk about; learning how to price yourself and that changing over time, being intuitive and not forcing yourself to create and setting boundaries. 

Real conversations. Real artists. 

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Episode 147 - Sieski

Episode 147 - Sieski

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with musician, actor & creative SIESKI We talk about; having the opportunity to work with #CanadasDragRace winner Priyanka, the surprisingly draining side of live streaming, moving home and returning to live performance. 

Real conversations. Real artists. 

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Episode 146 - Sam Sferrazza

Episode 146 - Sam Sferrazza

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with comedian, producer and TikTok'er Sam Sferrazza. We talk about; social media being gamified, doing comedy for three people, finding your timing on tiktok and exploring death plans. 

Real conversations. Real artists. 

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Mar 01, 202259:12
Episode 145- Jewelle Blackman

Episode 145- Jewelle Blackman

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor, singer-songwriter, playwright, and violinist Jewelle Blackman. We talk about; motherhood and your child being in another country, being on Broadway and finally feeling seen in New York vs Canada.

Real conversations. Real artists. 

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Feb 22, 202251:20
Episode 144 - Kendra Epik
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Episode 142 - Emily May Rose

Episode 142 - Emily May Rose

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with visual artist, muralist Emily May Rose. We talk about; learning the medium of spray paint, the closing of Northern Contempory's physical space and artists leaving and creating better/newer scenes in other smaller cities. 

Real conversations. Real artists. 

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Episode 141 - Landon Doak

Episode 141 - Landon Doak

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor, performer and musician Landon Doak. We talk about; finding ourselves in art at a young age, addiction and mental health, art as a drug, needing order and structure and the Evangelical Church.  Real conversations. Real artists. 

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Episode 140 - Jacob MacInnis

Episode 140 - Jacob MacInnis

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor, performer, and instructor Jacob MacInnis. We talk about; returning to the school where you got to your education to teach, the trauma that poor education inflicts, and finding ways to bring space and compassion to learning.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Jan 18, 202201:04:39
Episode 139 - Shakeil Rollock

Episode 139 - Shakeil Rollock

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with dancer, choreographer and instructor Shakeil Rollock. We talk about; moving away from contemporary dance, falling in love with musicals and creating safe and open spaces for students to push boundaries while learning.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Jan 11, 202201:13:22
Episode 138 - Kizmet Gabriel

Episode 138 - Kizmet Gabriel

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with muralist, graffiti, and installation artist Kizmet Gabriel. We talked about; moving from mural to installation art, his start as a graffiti artist, and wanting to create lifelong memorable experiences for others.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Episode 137 - Courtney Senior

Episode 137 - Courtney Senior

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with painter Courtney Senior. We talk about; finding what works for you, #ArtandFoundDay, the haters, and mastering the business of being an artist.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Dec 07, 202101:01:56
Episode 136 - Olivia Di Gregorio

Episode 136 - Olivia Di Gregorio

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with visual artist Olivia Di Gregorio. We talk about; ageism in art funding, the relationship between younger artists and mentors, and romanticism in visual arts.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Nov 30, 202101:05:32
Episode 135 - Megan Hamilton

Episode 135 - Megan Hamilton

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with musician and confidence coach Megan Hamilton. We talk about; motherhood and coming back to music, a scarcity mentality, and believing in magic, from Santa to yourself. 

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Nov 23, 202101:08:22
Episode 134 - Joanne Baker
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Episode 133 - Julia Matias AKA Forca

Episode 133 - Julia Matias AKA Forca

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with burlesque performer, scholar, and creator Forca. We talk about; dealing with grief and grappling with what we really want, accepting that social media is a lie and manipulative, and making time for relationships outside of work and the industry.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Episode 132 - Vonny Lorde

Episode 132 - Vonny Lorde

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with photographer Vonny Lorde. We talk about; working with big brands vs working on passion projects, being your own biggest critic, and planning for the future.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Episode 127 - Devon Hauth - Season Four Finale

Episode 127 - Devon Hauth - Season Four Finale

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor Devon Hauth. We talk about; leaving Toronto for Vancouver, wearing 100 hats, and coming to terms with big career changes.

AND part two of the show is our season finale clip show! Hear all three of us recap the season and talk about our most impactful moments. 

Real conversations. Real artists. 

This is our last episode of season four! We're taking our usual summer break but remember to stay tuned and head to our Patreon page to stay in the know! See you in September pals!

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Jun 01, 202101:32:03
Episode 126 - Felice Trinidad

Episode 126 - Felice Trinidad

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with photographer Felice Trinidad. We talk about; being the Hanna Montanna of Toronto photography, creating comfortable shooting environments, and documentary photography.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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May 25, 202101:07:10
Episode 125 - Curtain Up - Germaine Konji & Benjamin Page

Episode 125 - Curtain Up - Germaine Konji & Benjamin Page

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with the folks behind the arts education movement, Curtain Up, Germaine Konji & Benjamin Page. We talk about; the ways that arts education upholds white supremacy, how oppression holds back the education of everyone and what quality education could look like.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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May 18, 202101:01:44
Episode 124 - Lauren Mayer

Episode 124 - Lauren Mayer

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with musician Lauren Mayer. We talk about; finding your way through the boys club that is the music scene, having your voice recognized as an instrument, and learning to set boundaries.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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May 11, 202101:17:33
Episode 123 - Dance Union - Melanie Greene & J. Bouey

Episode 123 - Dance Union - Melanie Greene & J. Bouey

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with NYC-based dancers and fellow podcast hosts Melanie Greene & J. Bouey of the Dance Union Podcast. We talk about; what a dance union could actually look like, building community and toppling oppressive systems that hold everyone back.

This is our first (and hopefully not last) crossover episode! Listen to part 2 on The Dance Union Podcast

Real conversations. Real artists.

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May 04, 202101:08:18
Episode 122 - Shanna Van Maurik

Episode 122 - Shanna Van Maurik

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with painter Shanna Van Maurik. We talk about; finding and loving your audience, the working your way up that isn't seen, and art being intuitive.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Apr 27, 202101:05:08
Episode 121 - Carla Catherwood

Episode 121 - Carla Catherwood

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with artistic entrepreneur and founder of Army of Sass Carla Catherwood. We talk about; when to let go and move on, finding inspiration and turning it into innovation and being competitive with yourself.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Apr 20, 202101:12:01
Episode 120 - Sabrina "Naz" Comanescu

Episode 120 - Sabrina "Naz" Comanescu

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with Calgary based dance artist Sabrina "Naz" Comanescu. We talk about; dance company life during a pandemic, Soca and Dance hall and plans for the future.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Apr 13, 202155:49
Episode 119 - Luke Reece

Episode 119 - Luke Reece

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with Associate Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre and playwright Luke Reece. We talk about; slam poetry as a means of storytelling, working full time in the arts, and creating space and opportunities for other creatives.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Apr 06, 202101:02:04
Episode 118 - Michaela Boutros-Ghali

Episode 118 - Michaela Boutros-Ghali

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor and writer Michaela Boutros-Ghali. We talk about; creating your own unique career path, writing and TikTok, and striving to create content that makes YOU happy.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Mar 30, 202101:13:31
Episode 117 - Alessandro Costantini

Episode 117 - Alessandro Costantini

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with producer, actor, director Alessandro Costantini. We talk about; Yes theatre, the importance of bringing theatre to rural communities, citizen theatre, and Dear Evan Hanson.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Mar 23, 202157:25
Episode 116 - Hernani Sagra

Episode 116 - Hernani Sagra

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with photographer, dancer, and ER nurse Hernani Sagra. We talk about Canada's unpreparedness in relation to the pandemic, lockdowns, vaccines, and opening safely.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Mar 16, 202158:58
Episode 115 - Aysha Natsheh

Episode 115 - Aysha Natsheh

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with artist Aysha Natsheh aka @ayshadrawsthings. We talk about; self-labeling and defining yourself, following your gut, and therapy and art.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Mar 09, 202154:48
Episode 114 - Christahh Ahh

Episode 114 - Christahh Ahh

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with dance artist Christahh Ahh. We talk about; Dance YYC, the complacent rut artistic communities can get into, and our university experiences.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Mar 02, 202101:20:11
Episode 113 - Aidan Tooth

Episode 113 - Aidan Tooth

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with photographer and dancer Aidan Tooth. We talk about; falling in and out of love with your passion, feeling guilty for choosing something new, and working through a global pandemic.

Real conversations. Real artists.

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Feb 23, 202101:01:03
Episode 112 - Katia Engell

Episode 112 - Katia Engell

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with visual artist Katia Engell. We talk about; the gap that art can bridge between people of differing abilities, art and dementia, barriers in care, and relationality.

Real conversations. Real artists.

ALSO - reference links to the info from Laura here 

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Feb 16, 202101:13:16
Episode 111 - Clarissa Manning
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