The Constant Struggle

E20 - Catherine McCormick's Big Break... Maybe...

In this episode, Nick and Brie chat with comedian Catherine McCormick, who's recently been invited to move to Los Angeles to work on a could-be huge comedy TV pilot. Find out how she got it, how she got into comedy, and why it was finally time to consciously uncouple from her day job.
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E19 - Valentine's Pod: The Nugget Tucker

In this episode, Nick and Brie chat with their respective significant others: Kathryn & Dan and chat about the various struggles associated with being partnered up with a struggling artist. Sound like a fun idea? Only one way to find out!Connect with us on Twitter @strugglepod & #StruggleOn

E18 - Gillian English Won't Back Down

In this episode, siblings Nick and Brie Watson chat with actor and storyteller Gillian English about her upcoming tour of the Australian Fringe Festival circuit with her two one-woman shows: "Drag Queen Stole my Dress" and "Get Around Me".We talk to Gillian about her love of Shakespeare, her theatrical education and her encounter with Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons. In a discussion about Gillian's storytelling, we learn about a previous trip to Australia, where she was sexually assaulted while representing Team Canada at the Australian Rules Football International Cup. We discuss the prevalence of sexual assault in sport and other domains, the damaging effects of language, and how when all is said and done, Gillian English won't back down.Follow Gillian on Twitter: @Gillian_EnglishThanks for listening & #StruggleOn

E17 - Frosty Biscuits

Nick & Brie check in with their creative projects now that the Holidays are over and we've moved into, what Nick calls, "short story season." He's got a story on the go, and he gives us a sneak peak into the plot and process and finding out the story's main conflict.Meanwhile, it's a new year, and Brie's got two brand new show formats coming out, and a comedy show on the horizon tackling mental health issues. Also, she tries, rather incoherently, to explain a Harold to a relatively new improviser.Plug your ears in and #StruggleOn!

E16 - A New York Dave of Mind w/ David Tichauer

In this episode Nick & Brie chat with sketch writer & improviser Dave Tichauer who recently made the big move from Toronto to New York in pursuit of a career in comedy writing. Dave compares his training at The Second City with New York's UCB. We talk about his work in Canadian Comedy Award nominated troupe Shoeless & his CBC radio pilot with writing partner Ned Petrie.We also go into some very deep and important information about Alfred Hitchcock's films, The Olive Garden and a significant moment in US History.Follow Dave on Twitter at: @DavidTichauerThanks for listening & #StruggleOn

E15 - No Bitch w/ Daphney Joseph

In this episode we chat with improviser Daphney Joseph about her journey into the Toronto comedy scene from Montreal, where she grew up. We talk about performing in French and English and the places she's found to do both here in city, like Les Improbables and le Club des Marteaux. We chat about the difficulties managing your time when balancing three jobs, rehearsals and performances, about her venture into stand-up comedy and certainly about Coko & Daphney, her popular improv duo coached by Matt Folliott. Follow Daphney on Twitter @DaphneyisJoseph.Follow Coko & Daphney on Twitter @CokoAndDaphney & on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cokoanddaphney/?fref=tsThanks for listening!

E14 - The Constant Happy Jam

Nick and Brie's regular check-in where we talk about the various progress we've been having and setbacks with our various creative projects.Nick's overcoming a recent writing draught and Brie's dealing with the difficulties of Winter's constant darkness. By the way, the Keanu Reeves movie we were talking about is called JOHN WICK. We couldn't remember in the episode, but we've since done our research.And yet, they still find time to talk about great comedy, basketball and of course, the upcoming Holiday Season.

In Real Life with Alex Wong

In this episode, Nick and Brie talk to Toronto actor and improviser Alex Wong from the upcoming webseries "IRL The Series," which currently received its funding via a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.We talk to Alex about his experience working on the webseries that incorporated beat-prov-style development, his history accepting gigs on Craigslist, which he does NOT recommend and how he's big in Germany!To take a look at his work, follow Alex on Twitter @LOLalexwong and www.facebook.com/IRLtheSeries/

E12 - Follow Your Passion with Dale Wells

In this episode, we talk to Dale Wells, half of the Toronto Dandies, and creator of Holodeck Follies, a monthly Star Trek-themed variety show that was featured live at this summer's past FanExpo. With Dale, we chat about his return to improv, his love of all things geek, family, day jobs and following your passion.Check out The Dandies & Holodeck Follies at https://improvdandies.wordpress.com/ or on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torontodandies/Twitter: @TorontoDandiesInstagram: ImprovDandiesLaugh Long & #StruggleOn

E11 - Feedback Fun

In this episode, Nick gets feedback on his first script, which brings him to the a-ha  moment that will take him through his next draft. Brie's been a busy beaver with the Big City Improv Festival and starting a brand-new sketch comedy troupe. Nick had a birthday, which means it was time for him to review all this goals and plans from last year according to the nerdist way-of-life. Brie gets training with 30 Rock's Scott Adsit. And of course, we talk about the Blue Jays because we recorded it before yesterday happened.Thanks for listening and #StruggleOn!