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. 

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with costumer, circus and pole performer and instructor Tahnee Reyes AKA Tatagabor. We talk about; wearing 1000 hats, finding circus and pole dance, and growing into someone more confident. 

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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. 

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This week on #baaifkm we sit down with illustrator and muralist Natalie Very B. We talk about; mental health, social media, staying true to who you are and being inspired to do more than make art.

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SEASON THREE IS HERE!

This week on #baaifkm we sit down with burlesque performer Kate Knox (@kknoxharter) of High Society Cabaret (@highsocietycabaret). We talk about; what its like to be bullied by employers and employees, having the guts to stand up for yourself and walking away for your sanity.

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For the season two finale, you sit down with us! We talk about some of our favourite moments from the past year and our plans for season three. We take it old school and ask each other the question; 'is being an artist f**king killing you?'. 

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This week on #baaifkm we have coffee with dancer, choreographer and performer Syreeta Hector (@syreets). We talk about her solo piece, Black Ballerina, creating politically charged work, the culture shock of moving from the Maritimes to North Carolina, questioning the institutions we grew up in and the difficulty of creating work on yourself. Real conversations, real artists. 

See Black Ballerina as part of Summerworks: http://summerworks.ca/artists/black-ballerina/ August 11th 8:15pm August 14th 5:15pm August 18th 5:30pm

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This week on #baaifkm we have coffee with Stevie Joffe (@stevie_joffe), lead singer of the Birds of Bellwoods (@birdsbellwoods). We talk about the high highs and the low lows of being on tour, the responsibility you have to the content you put out into the world and our biggest dream projects.

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This week on #baaifkm we have coffee with classical opera singer Khadija Mbowe (@khadijambowe.soprano). We talk about the pitfalls of performing arts in a university setting, what happens we don’t make room for others and going above and beyond to create diverse and inclusive learning experiences.

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This week on #baaifkm we sit down with actor Patrick Kwok-Choon (@kwok_rock). We talk about dealing with mental health, the realities of being a professional performer and the impacts of representation on screen.

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GalPals x Luminato Festival: Episode Four
This week on #baaifkm we have coffee with Curator of The Drawing Room Sally Frater. We talk about how the Drawing Room came together, how building relationships with artists is important and how you can see yourself reflected in art.

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GalPals x Luminato Festival: Episode Three
This week on #baaifkm we sit with Programming Associate & Producer of Luminato, Alex Rand. We talk about Illuminating Ideas, having tough conversations about tough topics and leaving one career for another. 

https://luminatofestival.com/2019/Events/Illuminating-Ideas

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GalPals x Luminato Festival: Episode Two
This week on #baaifkm we sit and have coffee with Ximena Huizi, an actress in Four Sisters by Paradigm Productions and Susanna Fournier. We talk about how Four Sisters has created a world in and of itself, what it feels like to work on something that as an artist you feel unbelievably connected to and taking care of each other in the process.

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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. 

This week we on #baaifkm sat and had coffee with Bobby Beckett, the producer of the venue and in charge of the creation of the conversation of the warehouse space for Monday Nights presented by Luminato Festival 2019. We talked about community, the importance of production and the importance of accessibility. 

Monday Night's runs June 7th - 16th. Get your tickets here https://luminatofestival.com/2019/Events/monday-nights 

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This week we sat down with the ladies of ZESTcreative (@_zestcreative_), a brand new collective fronted by dancers; Zoe Kenneally (@zoekenneally), Sarah McLennan (@sarahdactyl613) and Eva Connelly-Miller (@e.v.a_rose). We talk about what keeps them up at night, the challenges of producing their first show and being a part of the Toronto Fringe Festival. Real conversations, real artists. 

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This week on #baaifkm we have drinks on the patio with arts worker Rian Alston. Rian is the Creative Director of the Space in Ottawa. We talk about how he ended up in the arts, the hardships of running a facility with no government funding and what gets him through the day to day. Real conversations, real artists.

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This week on #baaifkm we sit down with choreographer and dancer Alysa Pires (@alysapiresdanceprojects). We talk about straddling a line between two different dance worlds, drowning and taking advantages of opportunities when we have them.
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This week on #baaifkm we sit down with front woman Eleanor Bull (@lenny_bull_official). We talk about injuries (past and present), big life shifts and wanting to be the boss.

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This week on #baaifkm we have coffee with writer, composer and podcaster Kristen Zaza (@darkcoldnightpodcast). We talk about how her podcasts came to be, being careful about what you put out to the world and what number it would take for us to sell all of our lifes work. 

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This week on #baaifkm we sat down with artistic director of Holla Jazz (@hollajazz) Natasha Powell (@tashapowellto). We talk about finding whats important to you, planning for the future and the title of being an artist.

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This week on #baaifkm we coffee with dancer and founder of Her Creative TO (@hercreativeto) Ella Avila (@eleanorjaneavila). We talk about female empowerment, the urban dance scene and the need for community. Real conversations, real artists. 

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This week on #baaifkm we sat down with musician Mark Kulmala. We talk about writing music from a dark place, the dark side of touring and never wanting to retire. Real conversations, real artists. 

Listen to My Father's Son here! 

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This week on #baaifkm we have coffee with Toronto Star's theatre critic Carly Maga. We chat about the importance of the language used around art, that critiques are also labours of love, still being nervous about her writing and the importance of challenging traditional theatre. Real artists, real conversations.

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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. 

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This week on #baaifkm we sit down actors, writers and comedy duo Ran & Jaden (@ranandjaden). The four of us chat about social media, representation of queer Canadians and Canada's obsession with American media content. Real conversations, real artists.

Check out their new trailer here! 

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This week on #baaifkm we sit down with dancer, choreographer and artistic director of New Blue Emerging Dance (@newbluedance) Peter Kelly (@thepkism). We talk about the duality in art, the weirdness of grieving while things are going well and both physical and mental health.

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This week on #baaifkm we have coffee on the couch with Ginger Kearns (@gingerkearns). We talked about auditioning for SNL, taking the reins in your career and leveling up as you get older.

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This week on #baaifkm we chat with Sam & Mel of the duo SaMel Tanz (@sameltanz). We talked about their latest show Mind-ful(l), what it really costs to produce a show in Toronto and the difficulties about creating work around mental health.

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This week on #baaifkm chat with filmmaker and actor Matt Landry (@matthewevanslandry) . Matt tells us about the four years he spent in an actors studio. The good, the bad, the ugly and what he learned about himself along the way. We urge you to listen to this episode from start to finish, you need the fully story. 

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This week on #baaifkm we sat and had coffee with dancer and arts entrepreneur Roy Urbanozo (@royurbanozo). We talked about making arts a career, the lack of resources and wanting to bring the community together. 

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This week on #baaifkm we had a quick coffee with choreographer and dancer Mateo Galindo Torres. We talk about feeling lost, connecting back to your roots and penis points.

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This week on #baaifkm we sit down with painter and art therapist Laura Simmons. We talk about wanting a career path, the importance of community and writing a thesis.

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This week on #baaifkm we had coffee with photographer and dancer Hernani Sagra (@nani.shoots). We talk about taking responsibility for creating safe work and creative spaces, call out culture and mental health.

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This week on #baaifkm we sit down with theatre artist Daniel Williston (@danielwilliston). We talk about auditioning in the city of Toronto, how you have to keep yourself engaged in a show and growing theatre scene all over the country. 

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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. 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! WE’RE BACK! 

This week on #baaifkm we explore the farm with singer Lisa Lobsinger. The three of us talk about out growing the town where you started, touring and deciding to leaving the city. 

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LAST EPISODE OF 2018!

This week we sit down with dancer Tyler Angell (@tyangell) We sip our consolation coffee and talk the Toronto Fringe Fest, terrible contracts that obviously had to be turned down and how Tyler took his time moving to Toronto to pursue dance.

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This week on #baaifkm Corynne (@corynnebisson) and Raine (@thatssoraine) have coffee with director and writer Andrew Cividino (@andrewcividino). The three talk about how every time you start a project you have to start from scratch, how cubical life can be a work-cation and how strategic film festival submission is. 

Real conversations, real artists. 

Check out Andrews award winning short: We Ate the Children Last 

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This week on #baaifkm Corynne (@corynnebisson) and Raine (@thatssoraine) head out to 'the farm' to spend some time with Lisa Lobsinger and Paul Pfisterer. They talk about the decision to leave Toronto, what it means to commodify your art and the fact that being an artist is a choice. 

Real conversations, real artists. 

Listen to Lisa's favourite tune from the album Laser here Linda. 

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This week on #baaifkm @corynnebisson and @thatssoraine chat with lead singer of the @rvnnersmusic Andrew Cameron (@andrewcameronmusic) They talk about what its like to grow up in a family of extroverts, addiction and mental health.

Real artists, real conversations.

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This week on #baaifkm Corynne (@corynnebisson) and Raine (@thatssoraine) chat with dancer and photographer Alvin Collantes (@alvincollantesdance). They talk about what it's like to slow down the hustle, to experience real life and to let those experiences change your art. 

Real artists. Real conversations. 

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This week on #baaifkm Corynne (@corynnebisson) and Raine (@thatssoraine) sit down with filmmaker Aaron Johnson. They talk about what it's like to come back to your passion after a break, to work on a project that is close to the heart and what success means.

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This week on #baaifkm Corynne (@corynnebisson) and Raine (@thatssoraine) sit down with producer and stage manager Laura Phillips. They talk about what it's like to move from on to off stage, how to support art through multiple roles and not wanting to be a starving artists. 

Real artists, real conversations.

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This week on #baaifkm Corynne (@corynnebisson) and Raine (@thatssoraine) sit down with dancer and choreographer Aria Evans (@thegotocompany). They talk about what it's like to feel a sense of community in a big city, to notice a shift in government funding and how that has fueled Aria's commitment to paying the artists she works with. 

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This week on #baaifkm Corynne (@corynnebisson) and Raine (@thatssoraine) sit down with singer songwriter JJ Thompson of JJ and the Pillars (@jjandthepillars). They talk what its like to pour your soul out on an album (to then have that album do well), the conflicting feelings of trying to sell your art and they brainstorm music video ideas.   Real conversations, real artists.    Website: www.galpalproductions.com

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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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This week on #baaifkm @corynnebisson and @thatssoraine sit down with Connor Curran and Dustin Paisley of @locallaundry. They talk what its like to use YouTube to answer all your questions, to be set up on a blind date with your business partner and how important it is to check your ego at the door. 

Real conversations, real artists. 

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The GALPALS are back!! @corynnebisson and @thatssoraine sit down with photographer and videographer Nora Navarro. They talk about what its like to be the only woman in an entire department, to be inspired by your best friend and to be so protective of your work its hard to share. 

Real conversations, real artists. 

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This is it! Season One Finale! Corynne and Raine recap the entire season. We talk blooper and share our favourite quotes. PLUS some super secrete info about what's coming up next is revealed!

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