Shredded: The Post Breakup Podcast

Hey, that title rhymes! Drag legend Viza De Cline is on the podcast and is dragging her ex, but not in the good way. Brendan and Viza discuss Wonderland operator subculture, what dating is like as a drag queen, unhealthy coping habits, and how it feels to be broken up with via handwritten letter. If you're not listening to this episode of Shredded, you're only getting none of the story.

Hello Gorgeous! This week, living legend Tranna Wintour joins Brendan on the pod to unpack the break up from her youth that is one day going to make a brilliant HBO coming of age film, but for now makes an excellent episode of Shredded. Brendan and Tranna discuss finding closure in a breakup, class disparity in relationships, Alannis Morissette, Chosen Family, and Twilight (not really that last one, but it does come up. Truly only one way to find out exactly how.)

We are drinking on the pod today and it is CHAOS. Brendan gets wasted talking with Art Angel Dan Stein about the college relationship that still "haunts his nightmares". Its dramatic, its hilarious, its heavy, we rip the Canadian mental healthcare system to absolute shreds. We also discuss finding queer friends, rules for bringing designs to tattoo artists, and Waxahatchee.

The echo you hear is completely normal, just stay listening to the end of the episode for a surprise. (The surprise is guest Sam Roulstons social media handles.) BUT also stay listening to hear a literal angel talk about the time they got broken up with on the phone, The Velvet Rage, the importance of a debrief, and how to tell if everyone in your high school hated you.

So what, Tom Hearn is still a rock star, among other things. Tom joins the pod today to talk about the break up he went through during university that forced him out of, then back into the closet. There truly is no trauma comparable to a post secondary theatre production(fully a lie, there is a lot of worse trauma), and Tom and Brendan unpack it all, including discussing the cons of compartmentalizing, breaking up during tech week, and how to hide your gay porn from your parents.

Summer Vacation is over, and we are BACK, babyy! And we're kicking things off with a riot of an episode featuring Icon and Legend Salma Hindy! Salma tells Brendan about the questions she asks prospective dates, what it means to embody emotions, shame, establishing a sense of identity in a community, and so much more! Welcome back!

Amanda Pereira is done with trying too hard for friendships. After going through the most TRAUMATIC friend breakup of her life in Grade 2, Amanda has learned a lot about the amount of effort it is healthy to put into a relationship, and the amount that its healthy to expect back. In this HILARIOUS episode, Amanda and Brendan discuss moving past shame, being comfortable with admitting that you dont know the answer, attachment theory, whales, Avril Lavigne, and more!

(CW. Abuse) Know your limits, be aware of them before you enter a relationship, and trust your gut. Tracy Hamilton knows first hand about drowning with a partner who drags you under with them, but she also knows about surfacing again, and healing yourself. This week, Tracy and Brendan discuss mindful meditation, knowing and respecting your limits in a toxic relationship, and Jennifer Lopez in ENOUGH.

Al Val is the coolest, wisest, hottest person on the planet, its like how have they ever even gone through a breakup? Brendan and Al unravel that mystery and others such as the benefits of being grateful for your history, dating on the trans spectrum, and the power that comes with creating a public platform.

Ignorance is your new best friend, because you dumped your old best friend and Aba Amuquandoh is here to tell you exactly why that sucks! Superstar on the rise Aba hangs out with Brendan to discuss why setting boundaries is so much harder with friends, how money can ruin friendships, and they both go on a time traveling trip back to the emo days of 2011. Shredded Podcast does not condone smoking salvia, but we DO condone, and demand that you listen to this episode!

Buckle up for some banter because on this episode of Shredded features real life Joey and Pacey Brendan and guest Susan Waycik. Brendan and Susan discuss healing your past self, how teen sit-coms are trauma, and holding on to the pain of something familiar is easier than letting go. Also, hearing Susan talk about her breakup leaves Brendan for the first time genuinely speechless, Im still mad thinking about it typing this out now.

Opera Twink speaks with a deep maturity and wisdom you would expect from a community elder or a scholar, and has the voice of a baby, which makes them an ideal authority on all things grief, heart break, and healing. In this very fun, very chaotic episode, the twin soprano harmonies of Brendan and Opera Twink discuss grieving the good and the bad, time travel, and what to pack in your carry on when you flee the city after a breakup. We also show off our vocal training because its useless everywhere else. Shredded The Post Break Up Podcast is not responsible for any hearing loss incurred from listening to Brendan and Opera Twink screaming for an hour.

As spoken, Melanie Dahling is a DAHLING, and was a genuine treat to chat with. Melanie details a tumultuous relationship from her youth in the wilds of Winnipeg Manitoba that led her to her career in comedy. Brendan and Melanie also discuss the potent renewable energy source that is adolescent emotions, Fosse musicals, and how treating life like your personal movie is TOXIC.

To know Tai Wong-Clayton is to love Tai Wong-Clayton. Brendan talks with the creator and director of The Basket Collective to unpack the complications of interracial relationships, the catharsis of exploring grief through art, and why Brendan thinks its humiliating to confess to still listening to Dashboard Confessional. Tai is a multitalented musician, artist, and activist, and the dulcet tones of Tais smokey baritone are the perfect lecturer to explain all about trauma, healing, and Bjork. Also make sure to follow The Basket Collective on social media for really cool art from POC creators across Canada!

No one tells a story quite like Brandon Ash Mohammad. The tumultuous relationship that lead to Brandons triumphant comeback to comedy has been documented in Brandons own jokes, but now Brandon and Brendan unpack that breakup in full. In this Part 2 of the SUPER SPECIAL VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL, we discuss the toxic nature of being competitive in a relationship, Esther Dean, and the only correct way to ghost some one. Want more? Make sure to check out Brandons podcast with Andrew Johnston, "Sittin' Up In Our Room", as well as Brandons debut comedy album "Capricornication"

WHATS HER NAME? Not only is Priyanka the winner of Canada's Drag Race, the Queen of the North, and the walking embodiment of Star Quality, she's also a relationship expert. Pri and Brendan sit down to talk open relationships, how success is useful and detrimental to handling a breakup, code switching names, finding self confidence, and Taylor Swift. Also, Priyanka makes Brendan reveal their SUPER SECRET CRUSH. I KNOW I don't need to tell you to give this one a listen. This episodes so litty, you'll splitty your kitty.

This episode of Shredded with Natalie Norman has me filled with EMOTION. Natalie knows everything about relationships, and explains it all for you. Brendan and Natalie talk knowing when to call it quits, good communication skills, mental health, the general importance of self awareness in relationships! Want more? Check out Natalies new podcast Red Flags with Natalie Norman as well!

Success may be the best revenge, but if youre using that revenge to avoid dealing with negative feelings, what are you really succeeding at? In this glorious conversation with the legendary producer of SHADE, Anasimone George, Brendan and Anasimone unpack real vs projected confidence, fall out and healing from traumatic relationships, and laugh a whole damn lot. Get on your peloton and pop in your earbuds, and take a take a ride with Ana, Brendan, and Adele.

Happy New Year! Its New Year, New guests here, and w're THRILLED to be chatting with Selena Vyle for our first episode back! Brendan and Selena chat about when to fight for someone and when to let go, as well as astrology, Soap Opera wisdom, and why Kelly Clarkson is a prophet whose wisdom surpasses all us mortals.

Not all breakups have to be romantic to be difficult. Falling out with a friend can be just as painful as any romantic break up, and in some cases even harder to get over. In this episode, Brendan talks with Marito Lopez about the pain of losing a close personal friend, and about how learning to recognize trauma in our lives is the important first step in healing. We talk addictions, immigrant versus western approaches to handling trauma, and Mariah Carey. Also, Brendan attempts to beatbox, which is about as traumatic experience as you're ever going to get.

Anyone who's gone through a breakup understands the immediate impulse to go back and fix it, to get back together and return to a happier time. And Rachel McLatchie is here to tell you NO. Trying to salvage a relationship when you're not ready leads to worse things down the line, and Brendan and Rachel unpack all of that, as well as psychedelic drugs, depression, and The Burger Analogy. Also Rachel and Brendan outline plans for their upcoming all improv musical project, and Rachel teaches us all about the healing power of holding a funeral for your relationship.

Quarantine got you down? Heart to heavy to handle another talk about breakups? Take a break with an extra special bonus episode of Shredded with Ben Sosa Wright, wherein Brendan and Ben try and fail spectacularly to keep on the topic of the podcast. Instead, we talk Cats: The Movie, queer youth sexuality, Glee, Gay Voice, Florence AND The Machine, power bottoming, being a child comedy prodigy, everything EXCEPT for breakups. It's a runaway train of stream of conscious talk, perfect for forgetting about a global pandemic or a broken heart. After you're done, be sure to check out Bens podcast with Aba Amuquando, "Nostalgique"!

On the varied spectrum of breakups, few experiences compare to the heightened emotional drama of a National Holiday Breakup. In this weeks Shredded we talk with rising comedy star and local psychopath Aidan O'loughlin about going through a break up during Pride weekend. Theres highs, theres lows, theres discourse on Lady Gaga's "Chromatica" We also talk the pros and cons of winning a breakup, going through a breakup during a quarantine, and succesful exit strategies for when confronted with your ex in public. Also check out Aidans podcast with Jas Irwin "We'll Circle Back", on all streaming platforms.

Fun fact, in the entire history of breakups, a rebound relationship has never worked out, and in this episode we sit down with Rebecca Reeds to prove it. Brendan and Rebecca talk about ghosting, dating within shared emotional maturity, how shared interests does not mean shared goals. Also relevant facts, if your ex cheats on you you should be allowed to go through their phone, and Brendan is unable to correctly identify a single Beyonce song. Grab your favourite air pod, and lets talk some shit! Also, if you haven't already, be sure to check out Rebeccas podcast with Craig Fay, the Canadian Podcast Award winning The Villain Was Right

Fellas, this ones for you. Brendan sits down with Dan CurtisThompson to talk about toxic masculinity, self-acceptance, being your own partner, and the importance of community in relationships. Also Brendan gets TWO phone calls in the middle of recording about booking a commercial because this podcast game has really opened some doors, so Dan takes over solo hosting duties.

Its a twofer, kids! In our second ever episode, Brendan talks with the hilarious Meg Mackay about her worst ever break up. Theres action, drama, suspense, a whole lot of vocal fry, and an ice bridge. Take a big ol' breath and dive in!

Holy frickin hell, its the very first episode and its an absolute banger! Brendan sits down with super special guest Tamara Shevon who drops the details on her worst break up and outlines why you shouldn't date a guy with an Adderall addiction. We talk talk long distance dating, healthy communication, and Little Mix, all while drinking red wine ASMR style. Grab a glass of pinot, buckle up, and lets talk some shit.