Making A Living Show

Jay Klassen: Like many of us, Jay Klassen has had many different jobs. Over his career he's been in the Canadian Armed Forces, a certified welder, and an internet porn model. Now this father of nine and grandfather of six has reinvented himself yet again, this time as a Twitch Streamer known as My Gun Is Huge. For more visit www.twitch.tv/mygunishuge. Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews working artists and entertainers about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Support: Rate | Donate | Sponsor Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Kerry Frances: Kerry Frances is an actress, singer, songwriter, voice over artist, and producer. She made her major motion picture debut in late 2019 in the Oscar and Golden Globe nominated hit film “Knives Out”. Theatrically, Kerry has worked opposite Sally Struthers, played the daughter of three incomparable Tevye's (Topol, Theo Bikel, Harvey Fierstein) and was featured in the star studded 50th Anniversary of Fiddler On The Roof gala. www.kerryfrances.com Making A Living Show: Explore the business of creativity with Robi Levy as he interviews artists and entrepreneurs about making a living making things. Nominated for Outstanding Business Series at the Canadian Podcast Awards 2021 & 2022. www.makingalivingshow.com Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube | More Follow: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Support: Rate | Donate | Sponsor Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

As a writer, director, actor and producer, Jonas Chernich does it all. His films have screened at the TIFF, Vancouver Film Festival and every other notable festival in the country and beyond. He's had turns on hits like Working Moms, Fargo and Dark Matter. And along the way has been recognized by the likes of the Canadian Screen Awards, ACTRA Awards and Canadian Comedy Awards. For more visit www.jonaschernick.com. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Youtube Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Rate: Apple Podcasts (iOS) | Podchaser (iOS / Android) Donate: Here Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Linsay Rousseau: Making A Living As An Actor Linsay Rousseau is an award winning actor. Known for her range and versatility, she's a classically trained singer, a combat veteran, an Emmy nominated journalist, a martial artist and a podcast host. Suffice it to say if you're looking for someone who can throw a punch, swing a sword, shoot a gun, take a hit and yell “die!” for hours at a time, look no further. Visit Linsay at www.linsayrousseau.com. Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Podbean Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube. Rate: Apple Podcasts (iOS) | Podchaser (iOS / Android) Donate: Contribute Here

Tash Damjanovic is a fine art photographer based in Canada. After a successful career and raising a family of five, she's gone on to exhibit internationally and her work has been recognized by the likes of the Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, the International Photography Awards, and the Tokyo International Foto Awards. For more, visit www.tashd.art. Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Podbean Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube. Rate: Apple Podcasts (iOS) | Podchaser (iOS / Android). Donate: Contribute here.  

Eytan Millstone is one half of the comedy duo, Jay & Eytan. The Toronto born, Brooklyn based pair regularly grace the stages of legendary comedy venues like Carolines on Broadway and UCB. Both of their albums debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and they've been featured by the likes of Funny Or Die, College Humor, Comedy Network and MTV. Here's my chat with Eytan Millstone. For more visit www.jayandeytan.com. Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Podbean Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube. Rate: Apple Podcasts (iOS) | Podchaser (iOS / Android). Donate: Contribute here.

Heather Ellison got her start singing in nightclubs for a country band. She was only 15 at the time so her grandfather had to chaperone. She went on to write and perform her own music as Uni and Her Ukelele – releasing albums, touring the world, and winning awards. These days she's one half of the pop duo Astronaut Ice Cream. Here's my chat with Heather Ellison. For more visit www.astronauticecreamband.com. Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Podbean Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube. Rate: Apple Podcasts (iOS) | Podchaser (iOS / Android). Donate: Contribute here.

Overcoming years of severe depression and medication caused by a head injury at the age of eight, Peter Bond rediscovered his creativity in adulthood after having kids. He's gone on to create award-winning creatures, plays and films and been featured on JImmy Kimmel Live and PBS's Indie America. Here's my chat with Peter Bond. For more visit www.galaxyexpress.world. Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Podbean Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube. Rate: Apple Podcasts (iOS) | Podchaser (iOS / Android). Donate: Contribute here.

There's no place Marty Ross would rather be than on stage, in front of an audience with nothing but a mic in his hand. At 65 he retired from the clothing business, divorced his 3rd wife and devoted himself to stand-up comedy. Since then he's gone on to tour the US, record a TV pilot, launch a comedy album and make Simon Cowell do a spit take on TV.  For more visit www.martyross.com.  Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Podbean Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube. Rate: Apple Podcasts (iOS) | Podchaser (iOS / Android). Donate: Contribute here.

Monica Dottor is an award winning actor, dancer, choreographer and director. She's been nominated for 10 Dora awards in 5 different categories and has taken home the hardware twice. Beyond the stage, she's had turns on shows like Orphan Black, Murdoch Mysteries and Rookie Blue. For more visit www.monicadottor.com. Production: Next Exit Media Host: Robi Levy Music: Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Subscribe: Apple | Google | Spotify | Podbean Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube. Rate: Apple Podcasts (iOS) | Podchaser (iOS / Android). Donate: Contribute here.

The better Chris Lang does his job, the less anybody notices he's actually doing it. As a Harvard trained dialect coach, Chris helps performers master language and accents for upcoming roles. He's worked with actors from Game of Thrones and Doctor Who to Scandal and Captain America, but of course you'd never notice any of it because he's just that good. For more visit www.dialectcoachchrislang.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

You might know Ken Tizzard as the bassist for multi-gold and platinum selling bands, The Watchmen and Thorrnley. But he's also a singer/songwriter with 8 critically acclaimed records and an intimate weekly online show called Whiskey Wednesdays. Ken recently released All Together Now, an album of reimagined covers featuring members of Lowest Of The Low, Headstones, Hedley and The Watchmen. For more visit kentizzard.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

When I first met Erin Shields they was just a normal theatre loving 9th grader who wanted to be in the school play. Little did I know they'd go on to become one the most celebrated and sought after playwrights in the country. With plays like If We Were Birds and Paradise Lost, Erin has won worldwide audiences, critical acclaim and countless awards including the Governor General's Award. For more visit erinshields.ca. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

You might recognize Steve Niel as the Dodge Durango “Can You Say Hemi?” spokesperson, or from his turns on Angel and The Improv, or films like Under The Same Moon. A passionate artist, Steve thrives on sharing his knowledge, creating content and coaching performers with intellectual disabilities at Performing Arts Studio West. For more visit www.pastudiowest.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

You might know Diana Lansleen from her roles on Young And The Restless and Day Of Our Lives. Or maybe you recognize her from her commercial, voice over or design work. She's a true renaissance woman. and through the philosophy of “Hygge” she's is also one of the most positive, open and generous people I've had the the good fortune of speaking with. For more visit dianalansleen.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

As a kid, Joanne Levy always had her nose in a book. As a grown up, she left the corporate world behind to write. She's gone on to pen her own unique brand of “kids lit” with stories like Sorry For Your Loss about a 12 years old aspiring funeral home director known around school as “Corpse Girl”.  For more visit www.joannelevy.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Luis Jimenez is an actor, writer, and ufo activist. Since moving to LA he's become a member of UCB's House sketch team and worked with comedic heroes Scott Thompson, Dave Foley and Tom Hanks. Recently though, he launched a podcast and has found himself in the middle of a politically charged UFO movement called “The Big Phone Home.” For more visit theunidentifiedcelebrityreview.com  Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Rachel Dean is a piano player, music director and composer of musical theatre. When she's not rehearsing with the cast of Hamilton or Moulin Rouge, Rachel is busy composing daring new projects like Medusa, On The Line and The Anxiety Project. She's an ASCAP award winner and her work has been performed around the world. For more visit www.racheldeanmusic.com.  Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Kate Endle has been an illustrator since the age of one and her parents have the drawings to prove it. After college, she pulled up stops for the Pacific Northwest and focussed on creating for children. She's gone on to make her own brand of cards, puzzles, books and decor and work with clients like Hallmark, Sesame Street Workshop and beloved children's entertainer, Caspar Babypants. For more visit www.kateendle.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Catherine McMillan was a promising clinical researcher with a not-so-secret painting habit. But like so many before her, she fell in love, quit her job, moved out west and got hooked on donuts. This one time Nutritional Sciences graduate was seduced by the glaze and glamour of ceramic donut making. And in the end, it all turned out really really well for her. For more visit shop.catherinemcmillan.ca. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Dave O'Connor is the Chief Steeping Officer and co-founder of Genuine Tea along with his partner, Sarah Wilcox. Leaders in the Third Wave Tea movement, Genuine Tea was voted best Tea in Toronto in  2017, 2018, and 2020. An appearance on Dragons Den led to a partnership with Arlene Dickinson and now Genuine Tea is sold in cafes and retailers across the country. For more visit genuintea.ca. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Zinnia Naqvi combines photography, video, writing, and archival material to create her lens based art. Through her work she examines a range of issue from colonialism and cultural translation to language and gender. She’s exhibited her work around the world, collecting accolades and awards including the New Generation Photography Award from the National Gallery of Canada. For more visit zinnianaqvi.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Glenda Hart is the co-owner of The Canadian Birch Company with her husband, Rory. During a drive in the country, a fortuitous turn landed them in a sea of white birch that left them breathless. They knew they’d found their new home but little did they know they’d also found their calling. Since tapping their first tree, they’ve gone on to win prestigious awards and the hearts of syrup lovers around the country. For more visit canadianbirchcompany.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Can you name another violin that’s not a Stradivarius? Well now you can add “Pelling” to your list. Olivia Pelling is a luthier based in Ottawa. Growing up with a mother and stepfather who themselves were successful luthiers, Olivia embraced stringed instruments early on. She’s since gone on to make her own harp, win a fiddling scholarship and invent the Twitter Violin. For more visit www.finestrings.ca. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Rhea Pechter describes herself as “a lifelong daydreamer with an overactive imagination”. She put her creativity to good use when she started her beloved podcast “Little Stories for Tiny People”. 5 years and over 100 stories later, Rhea has helped countless children drift off to sleep and even more exhausted parents from losing their minds. For more visit www.littlestoriestinypeople.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Brad Turner is a glassblower based in Toronto. Since completing a prestigious residency at The Harbourfront Centre he has traveled the world refining his craft, exhibiting at shows and collecting industry accolades and awards. Recently his skills were put to the test as a contestant on the hit Netflix series Blown Away where he competed against the best glassblowers in the country. For more visit www.glassturner.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Ellen Skura’s childhood love of puppets led her to learn sewing as a teen and eventually to making puppets for her own kids. Her hand-made, one of a kind creations quickly caught the eyes of teachers and the requests started pouring in. Ellen has gone on to participate in countless craft shows including the one and only, One of A Kind Show where she’s been exhibiting for over 30 years. For more visit elpuppetcreations.ca. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Rick Klemm’s passion for drums began as a musician playing in orchestras and bands while majoring in orchestral percussion at UBC. But he also had a passion for woodworking which he learned from his father, a master craftsman in his own right. It wasn’t until after his retirement from teaching that Rick combined both of his passions and began creating his unique brand of handcrafted wooden drums. For more visit www.klemmdrums.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Heather Haynes is a Canadian artist who’s lived and exhibited around the world. She’s been creating since her teens but her work took on new purpose after a trip to The Democratic Republic of Congo. It was there that she witnessed such severe poverty and gender inequality she vowed to use her art to tell these stories in hopes of affecting lasting change. For more visit www.heatherhaynes.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

What do Justin Timberlake, Prince, New Kids On The Block, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys Dru Hill, Idina Menzel, Lady Antebellum, Dropkick Murphys, TLC, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Sir Elton John have in common? When they need a guitarist, none of them call me. But they all call “Fish”. For more visit www.colorblindfish.com. In This Episode 00:00 - Meet Michael “Fish” Herring 03:00 - Starting out and finding your own voice in music 08:00 - Hitting the road for the first time 12:00 - Marriage, family life and rock and roll 15:00 - Making the move to LA 21:00 - Playing with Prince 25:00 - Playing on The Thong Song with Sisqo on Saturday Night Live 27:30 - Touring with New Kids On The Block 34:00 - Life on the road 37:00 - The legal side of the music business 41:00 - Beyond playing music: Producing, recording, mixing, artist development, scoring film & tv 46:00 - Managing and balancing it all 57:00 - Advice for aspiring musicians. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Greg Hildreth is an actor who has appeared on stage in Stephen Sondheim's Company, on TV in The Good Wife and on the silver screen in Wall Street II. But to me and my toddler he’ll always be known as that summer loving snowman, Olaf from Frozen: The Musical. Oh and on the side he paints portraits of people’s pets. For more visit www.instagram.com/greg_hildreth.  In This Episode 00:00 - Meet Greg Hildreth 01:00 - Starting out in theatre 04:30 - Playing Olaf in Frozen: The Musical 07:45 - Working in film and television 10:45 - Finding inspiration and trying different roles 13:00 - Preparation, training and staying sharp 17:45 - Managing expectations, success and perspective 20:30 - What happens when there's no work? 26:00 - Being a character actor and growing into roles 30:30 - The benefits of acting school 33:15 - Advice to people staring out 36:50 - Painting portraits of people’s pets during a pandemic Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

The son of a piano teacher and a preacher, Jonathan Byrd has been playing guitar his whole life. After a stint in the Navy he played in different rock bands but was always searching for music that truly spoke to him. One day he was invited by friends to an old time fiddlers convention in Virginia and it was there that he finally found what he’d been looking for. For more visit www.jonathanbyrd.com. In This Episode 00:00 - Meet Jonathan Byrd 02:50 - Getting started in music 08:05 - Pursuing music professionally 09:38 - The philosophy of The Artist’s Way 10:48 - Becoming more than a musician: songwriting and storytelling 14:03 - Ideas, inspiration and creative block 15:56 - Telling stories visually through photography 18:25 - Learning photography 21:50 - Working with bandmates 25:37 - Residency at The Kraken and live streaming during Covid 19 28:17 - Working with managers, agents and assistants 31.42 - Selling music and merchandise 33:05 - Analogue to digital to MP3 37:32 - Marketing music and social media 41:25 - Mistakes and regrets 45:23 - Advice for aspiring musicians and photographers Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Kathleen Monteleone is an actor, singer, writer and producer. Right out of college she competed for the role of Sandy on NBC’s GREASE: You’re the One That I Want and from there landed lead roles in Legally Blonde and Hands On A Hardbody. She’s since branched out into filmmaking and currently stars in the comedy, American Reject which she also wrote and produced. For more visit KathleenMonteleone.com and AmericanReject.movie. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

You might know Mark Beltzman from movies like Billy Madison, Home Alone, and The Wedding Singer or from show’s like According To Jim, Brooklyn 99 and Seinfeld. But for me he’ll forever be the man who repeatedly told me to F—K OFF on my own show. For over 40 years he’s been acting, writing, directing, and playing tuba all over the world. Here’s my chat with Mark Beltzman. For more visit markbeltzman.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn, Youtube, Audible, Pandora and Podchaser. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Vasthy Mompoint is an actor, dancer and singer based in LA and NY. She’s appeared on screen in Nora from Queens, on stage in SpongBob SquarePants and as a dancer she’s performed with James Corden and Michael Jackson. Not one to be pigeonholed as merely a triple threat, she decided to launch a kid’s show during covid staring her buddies from Broadway. For more visit vasthysfriends.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Originally from Seoul, Korea, Joon Lee is an artist based in Vancouver, BC. After battling addiction he immersed himself in his art and emerged a prolific creator who’s exhibited across the globe and been featured in notable art publications like Collage Expo, Juxtapoz, and Creative Boom. For more visit www.kdotclee.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

In 1995, Chris Ballew and his band Presidents Of The United States Of America rocketed to the top of the charts with hits like Lump and Peaches. They toured the world, were parodied by Weird Al and were even nominated for a Grammy. Twenty five years later, Chris received another Grammy nod but this time as a children’s performer named Caspar Babypants. For more visit www.babypantsmusic.com or www.chrisballew.org. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

While walking with her daughter during the one week of the year that Winnipeg-ers refer to as “summer”, Karyn Balser was intrigued by kindness rocks decorated with intricate dotted mandala patterns. She was immediately inspired to start making her own and has since gone on to create custom dot mandala mugs and art under the name, PegDots. For more visit www.pegdots.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

David Pasquesi is an actor and improviser known for hits like Strangers with Candy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Veep and At Home With Amy Sedaris. He’s an accomplished writer, veteran of IO and Second City, and is considered by the finest improvisers on the planet, to be the finest improviser on the planet. For more visit www.davidpasquesi.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. 

Toronto based, Benny Bing is a self-taught artist of Nigerian descent. With his colourful, large scale portraits Benny emphasizes positive representations of Black women. His work has shown at major art fairs, exhibitions and museums and he has created commissions for the likes of Dave Chappelle, The Weeknd and Milos Raonic. For more visit www.bennybing.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Naila Janzen is a textile artist and designer in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was searching for a creative outlet but needed one she could do while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Having learned to sew at an early age from her grandmother, Naila took up quilting. She has since gone on to create Rox Textiles and exhibits her cushions and bags at markets around the country. For more visit www.roxtextileart.ca. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Darryl Dinn is an award-winning actor and comedian based in Toronto. A graduate of Second City, Darryl credits include turns on Schitt’s Creek, Rick Mercer Report and Out With Dad. And he’s shared the screen with heavyweights like Jake Gylenhall, Kids In The Hall’s Scott Thompson and Sesame Street’s Oscar The Grouch. For more visit www.darryldinn.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Charlotte Ehlers was on a quest to reduce the amount of plastic her family was using and their kitchen was the logical place to start. So she created her own beeswax food wraps as an alternative to single use plastic wraps. After gifting her creations to friends and family, word spread and demand increased so she decided to take the leap and make it official. Naming her company after her three kids and her key ingredient, Leabee was born. For more visit www.leabee.ca. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Shereen Ladha is a dancer and choreographer based in Toronto. Her Youtube channel features dance covers and tutorials in Bollywood and Classical Indian styles and boasts over 100,000 subscribers with more than 20 million views. She’s an instructor, an influencer and she even has touring stage show. Oh and as a side hustle, she’s also a successful advertising strategist. For more visit www.shereenladha.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Samuel Engelking is an editorial, commercial, and portrait photographer based in Toronto. He’s that rare breed of shooter who’s love of light, lenses and learning everything he can about photography has taken him all over North America shooting celebrities and notable personalities as the staff photographer at Canada’s premiere alternative weekly, Now Magazine. For more visit www.samuelengelking.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Caissie Levy is an actor and singer known for her soaring vocals and powerful performances on Broadway and London’s West End. She originated Sheila in Hair, recreated Fantine in Les Miz and most recently originated the iconic role of Elsa in Disney’s Frozen. The list goes on and on but there’s one role that she was absolutely born to play: my sister. For more visit www.caissielevy.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Before talking with Matthew Dayler my knowledge of Cincinnati consisted of four letters - WKRP. Turns out it’s is home to a thriving arts scene, a respected arts college and Matthew’s company, Chroma Projects, which makes large scale murals and installations. Cincinnati is also considered the capital of the bean bag tossing game, “Cornhole”, which isn’t relevant but I thought it was pretty funny. For more visit www.chroma-projects.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Emma O’Neill is a voice actor based in Toronto. She starred in her first commercial at the age of two and continued to hone her craft on stage before making the full time switch to VO. Since then , she’s worked all over the world voicing some of the biggest brands on the planet, and she’s done it all from the comfort of her own home. For more visit www.emmaoneillvo.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Robin Collins is an actor, director, editor, producer, graphic designer and the list goes on. Escaping the mean streets of Victoria, BC over a decade ago, he was welcomed with open arms into the loving embrace of Los Angeles. He’s since gone on to befriend and work with some of the biggest names in comedy from Kids In The Hall to Saturday Night Live to Mad TV. Plus he’s starred in the Super Bowl of commercials… Super Bowl commercials. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Carissa McCaig is a fashion designer and the owner of Copious Fashions. Inspired by her love of books, music, film and tv, Carissa is a successful business woman, a prolific creator, a conscientious environmentalist and as it just so happens, the person who made my wife’s absolutely stunning wedding dress. For more visit www.copiousfashions.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Charles Papert is an LA based cinematographer who specializes in TV comedy. He started out in commercials before becoming a steadicam operator on shows like ER, and West Wing. Since then you’ve seen his work on hits like The Mindy Project and the classic sketch comedy series, Key & Peele. For more visit www.charlespapert.com. Making A Living Show is produced by Next Exit Media and hosted by Robi Levy. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and more. Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. Support the show with a monthly contribution here. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.