On this episode, Eric is joined by actress Keara Graves (Netflix's "Grand Army," "Lost and Found Music Studios," "Cardinals"), as they chat about how acting in commercials gave them prefferential treatment at school, her short film "Night Drive" and YouTube webseries "Queerantine," and understanding how our current politcal climate can help foster creativity. This episode is edited from an Instagram live interview on May 29th, 2020. 

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Episode 32 ...To Listen To My Intiuition (And Let That Direct My Path in 2020)

On this episode, the tables get turned on Eric as he gets interviewed on filmmaking with Director Rob Comeau. This episode is edited from an Instagram Live that took place on April 14th, 2020.

Episode 31 ...To Never Lose That Creative Spark

On this episode, Marc and Eric talk about COVID-19 mask fashion and Hamilton on Disney+. Eric is joined by fitness instructor and trainer Maral Habibi (14:21) as they talk about how to stay motivated and moving during quarantine, and how one builds and brands a business during a global pandemic.  This interview is edited from an Instagram live broadcast from May 22nd, 2020. 

Episode 30 ...To Move (With Maral)

On this episode, Eric is joined by artist Jay "Superior" Doodnauth as they talk about mental health, swimming, horror films, and creating music in the time of COVID-19. This episode is edited from its original instagram live broadcast on May 1st, 2020. 

Episode 29 ...To Ride The Wave of Uncertainty

On This Episode, Eric interviews Directors Emily Jenkins and Justin Black as they talk about the process and production of their award winning co-directed short film Terminally in Love, currently streaming on Vimeo (https://www.terminallyinlove.com/)

Episode 28 ...To Trust In Your Collaborators

On This Episode, Marc interviews novelist Sidura Ludwig to discuss her recently published short story collection "You Are Not What We Expected." They also talk about raising a family during quarantine, how her Jewish identity is reflected in her writing, the quest to get as many rejections as possible, and how COVID-19 has affected the launch of her book.

Episode 27 ...You Can Only Plan So Much

The first in a series of Instagram live interviews, Eric interviews filmmaker Carol Nguyen as they talk about her Award-winning short No Crying at the Dinner Table, delving into the world of animation, managing the success from TIFF and SXSW, and extra-circulars beyond filmmaking.  This Interview is edited from its original Instagram live broadcast on April 17th, 2020. 

Episode 26 ...To Adapt to Different Surroundings

On This Episode, Marc and Eric talk about their weird habits and quirks, while Eric is joined by filmmaker Charlie Tyrell, as they talk about his Oscar-shortlisted film My Dead Dad's Porno Tapes, their responsibilities as creative storytellers, and the discipline to practice and collaborate while engaging in the craft.

Episode 25 ...To Embrace Your Past. Live In The Present, Plan For The Future

On This Episode, Marc and Eric talk about life under quarantine, and are joined by Anna Jane Edmonds and Gina Simone from Pocket Film School (pocketfilmschool.io) as they discuss how they brought their indie skills into a cost-effective DIY program. 

Episode 24 ...For Re-Developing Our Mindsets

On This Episode, Marc and Eric indulge on childhood snacks to see if they still live up to their nostalgia, while Eric is joined by musical comedian Anesti Danelis, as they talk about how his "I Quit" song went viral.

Episode 23 ...To Believe in the Work I'm Making

On this episode, Marc and Eric discuss their favourite movie screenings they've attended, while Marc is joined by Writer and Pop Culture Critic, Anthony Oliveira (8:08) as they talk about how his PhD work ties into the Dumpster Racoon film series he programs at Toronto's Revue Cinema, his love for John Milton, his upcoming one-shot with Marvel Comics, and why queerness matters throughout his entire body of work.   

Episode 22 ...To Create More Queer Spaces Through My Work

On this episode, Marc wears a hat, while Eric talks about sitting courtside at a Raptors game. Eric is joined by motivational speaker Sam Demma (15:55), as they talk about starting one's entrepreneurial path collecting trash, giving life advice to high schoolers at age 20, and why it's important to build one's brand at a young age.  

Episode 21 ...To Hire A (Great) Coach to Teach Me

On this episode, Marc and Eric talk about having their last name spelled wrong in movie credits, while Eric is joined by film curator, programmer and experimental filmmaker Zac Goldkind (8:54), as they talk about growing up in a household of non-creative people,  their mutual love for the 2002 Scooby Doo film, why the Criterion Channel is the only streaming service worth subscribing to, and the current state of foreign-cinema distribution and appreciation in the GTA. 

Episode 20 ...To Create a Dialogue Through Learning and Teaching

On this episode, Marc and Eric pop quiz each other, and are joined by Director, Sound Designer and Editor, Nancy Yeboah (7:20), as they talk the York University convocation, failure, laying your reputation on the line, and celebrating your authentic self in the company of others. 

Episode 19 ...To Celebrate Myself in Every Way Possible

On this episode, Marc and Eric talk about coordinating birthday parties, and are joined by Podcaster and Creator of The Canvas Series, Raphael Wong (7:41), as they talk about being introverted, refreshing one's mindset, having a constant sense of curiosity, and what success means for our podcast hosts.

Episode 18 ...To Build Capacity (In Myself and Others)

Join hosts Eric Bizzarri and Marc Winegust as they talk to established and emerging talent from around the world, and discover how this is the year that everything changes.

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