In lieu of a missed episode, I invite former producer & full time friend Sarah Nicole on the pod for a very fun bonus episode! We answer your Talk Line questions and chat about: a footwear myth about me, are bare feet gross?, drinking on dates, good hair days and an It's Always Sunny Marry Fuck Kill round. We then play your voicemails and talk about: our fave places in Halifax, what he best garlic fingers in the city,  cleavage tips, Mindy's name origin and unbelievable (literally) life experiences (Spoiler: one involves Taylor Swift's Mom).  PLUS: Will Yoga with Clare EVER HAPPE ..read more

This week I welcome back an InTalksicated regular for his second solo episode, the very funny Chris Halef! We get into: prepping for his upcoming album recording, the benefits of doing hard open mic rooms, kids and parenting, why he doesn't drink and the bad habit of bored eating. We also talk about friend zoning, self sabotaging in dating situations, learning to compromise, overthinking, challenges with commitment and the crucial importance of self awareness in comedy. PLUS: Do "Woos" matter in comedy? Is Chris's joke organization system inefficient? Can ex's really be friends? and Chris's lo ..read more

This weeks guest is an InTalksicated OG! Comedian and a Halifax Comedy MVP – Brandon Michael! We chat about performing for peers and family, high school antics, staying authentic, show ideas, being sensitive and unexpected loss/grieving the loss of a friend. We also talk about shooting your shot with your idols, high pressure gigs and wanting to quite comedy (but not doing it!). PLUS: get off Brandon's case about shoelace belts, unclear shampoo timing, smoking is cool and the Will Smith slap.   Follow Brandon: Instagram: @standupbrandon Brandon's Podcast: Untitled Brandon Michael Podcast ..read more

Oh hot dang its a very special guest! This week I welcome BACK the first comedian to be a guest on the podcast - the hilarious Heidi Brander! Hiedi is a very funny comedian, writer (This Hour Has 22 Minutes) and fellow pop music fanatic! She joins me to talk about our love of pop music (specifically Carley Rae Jepsen!), crazy skin care, theme parties, post covid events, obligation gift giving, career goals and not taking compliments. PLUS: Will Hiedi ever find a therapist? and which boyband member is wildly underrated?    Follow Hiedi: Twitter: @heidibrander Instagram: @heidibrander ..read more

BUCKLE UP! This episode packs a punch! I welcome brad new guest, comedian & show producer MEGAN MCCRACKEN! *the crowd goes wild*. You might not know much about the hustler who runs Halifax's new open mic, Foggy Funnies, which happens every Sunday at Foggy Goggle. In this episode we get to know the powerhouse behind the show. Megan and I bond over: workaholism, saying yes to everything, her dual personality, friendship/relationship struggles (ugh Saturn Return), self awareness, finding joy in being alone and hyper independence. We also chat about: what it takes to run a weekly room, first t ..read more

This week it's a super special not as good sounding episode! Comedian Clifton Cremo and I embark on a road trip to Portland, Maine to see two comedy heavy hitters: Whitney Cummings and John Mulaney!   The first half of the episode is us preparing for the shows and chatting about things like: past concert experiences, fandom, assumptions about each other and our game plan to meet Whitney Cummings! The second half of the episode is our recap of both shows and that magical moment we got to meet Whitney! PLUS: we take some voicemails about answer such questions as: Is Clifton really doing mor ..read more

Trina James is a comedian and burlesque performer, and stealer of our hearts! Trina joins us on InTalksicated to talk about being the ultimate cheerleader for her friends and herself, LEO energy, blunt honesty, moving to Halifax from Ontario, social anxiety, coming out in a religious family, dating, spirituality, self-love  PLUS: Astrology! Crystals! and more! Follow Trina: Instagram: @therealgaynun TikTok: @hahaathisisfunny Featured Song: Half Moon - Pillow Fite Half Moon Music Video Follow Sarah: Instagram: @sarahmacl Twitter: @sarahmaclellan TikTok: @sarahmaclellan Send in your que ..read more

We're back baby! Joining me for this episode is online content creator & new friend Chelsea Rose (Rose On The Coast)! Chelsea might be known as an influencer to some, but there's lots of layers to this jack of all trades! She's very authentic and vulnerable with her platform, opening up to followers about the ugly side of the internet, mental health and sexuality. In this dozy of an episode we talk: fashion, adult friendships, inner confidence, how to have a healthy relationship with social media, her whirlwind romance with her fiancé, depression, ADHD, fate and the challenges with staying ..read more

This one packs a punch! At the top of the show we (the two Sarahs) talk birthdays, listen to a voicemail from Jim Temple and I share my thoughts on the Joe Rogan/Spotify controversy. We then have a very enlightening chat with award winning standup comedian Peter Anthony, who has performed comedy all across Canada but originally hails from Pictou. Some of Peter’s credits include: Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival, CBC’s Halifax Comedy Festival, CBC Radio’s The Debaters and various television appearances on CTV Comedy, CBC, and MTV. We dive into Peter's experience of getting sober during the p ..read more

WOW it's been a while! What the hell has been going on? Turns out, a lot, but also not a lot! I sit down with Michael Kennedy to update you all on what's been going on with me and the podcast. We chat about the new podcast our extended comedy hiatuses, burn out and how we grapple with anxiety around coming back to standup. In true Mike and Sarah fashion it divulges into a deeper conversation about depression, existential/identity crises, and life philosophies. This was a much needed chat and I hope you all stick with me as I figure out the future of the podcast! In the meantime please check ..read more