Podcasts about Naomi Snieckus

In this special episode, in collaboration with the Firecrackers podcast, Janet McMordie and Naomi Snieckus explore the evolution of their podcasting journeys and the importance of community in creative fields. They discuss the influence of their parents on their creative pursuits, the challenges of navigating the acting industry, and the invaluable skills gained from improv that enhance their professional lives. The conversation also delves into the birth of the Firecracker Department, a supportive community for artists, and the joy found in pursuing multiple passions. With a focus on supporting new talent and maintaining a sense of fun in their work, they share valuable insights and personal anecdotes that resonate with anyone in the creative field.TakeawaysThe evolution of podcasting has shifted towards more casual and engaging conversations.Community and collaboration are essential in the entertainment industry.Improv skills can enhance problem-solving abilities in both medicine and acting.The stories we tell are what endure over time.Maintaining fun in the creative process is vital.Firecracker Department Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram are a married Canadian comedy duo who have teamed up to create a new stage show called “Big Stuff.” It's part storytelling, part duo stand-up and part improvised — but most importantly, it's a personal reflection on the treasured keepsakes and unresolved emotions that are left behind when we lose someone we love. Naomi and Matt join Tom Power to tell us more about the show and what inspired it.

Rev up your year with a brand new season of The Firecracker Department Podcast! Let's ignite 2024 with an explosive lineup of captivating conversations. Join our sensational host, Naomi Snieckus, and an array of global artists as they take you on a heart-pounding journey into the depths of creativity and inspiration. But that's not all – mark your calendars because later this spring, we're bringing you The Blaze Sessions, a special mini-season featuring the extraordinary co-host Jennifer Podemski. It's a dynamic duo that will set your imagination ablaze! Each episode promises an electric blend of insights and innovation you won't want to skip. So, whether you're strolling down the street, pumping iron at the gym, whipping up a storm in the kitchen, or lost in your own universe, tune in and let us transport you to an action-packed realm of unbridled creativity. Get ready to fire up your imagination and dive headfirst into a whirlwind of inspiration with The Firecracker Department Podcast – the ultimate destination for all things thrilling and ingenious!

Wendy has a problem with rules. But some rules matter. Like the rules of improv. Naomi Snieckus loves those. And so does Maureen. Naomi talks about Improv Rule #1: Yes, And. About the importance of supporting a partner in comedy or drama or a podcast. And yes, in life.Naomi started doing improv at Second City in Toronto, and is now an actor, producer, writer and director. She was on “Mr. D", “Degrassi”, “Pretty Hard Cases”, and voices a ton of cartoons. During “Me Too” she launched The Firecracker Department which supports creative women and non-binary people. She's also hosting a new podcast with Amanda Brugel called the Blaze Sessions. They are very supportive partners! A Video version of this episode appears here. A transcript of the episode is here. We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign Up for our Substack Newsletter. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Wendy and Maureen at womenofir@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Social, comedian Naomi Snieckus joins the panel to weigh in on a restaurant in Georgia implementing a fine for ‘bad parenting'. Plus, are younger employees reinventing sick days, or just not ‘in the mood to work'? Then, the NHL rescinds their ban on Pride stick tape. And, one man is asking for advice after his wife says they can only have sex on weekends. Plus, is it wrong to toss out your children's trophies? Then, single ladies on TikTok are considering quitting the current dating scene altogether. And, would you rather have dinner with Jay-Z or $500K? The rapper offers his own advice to fans. Then, economist and futurist Linda Nazareth shares her perspective on the future of the gig economy in Canada. 

Get ready for The Blaze Sessions! Award-winning actors and friends Amanda Brugel and Naomi Snieckus kick off their shoes and dive into honest conversation with eight women at the top of their game in the entertainment industry. It's a showbiz cheat sheet, a dose of creative inspiration and a great ride, all rolled into one.  Coming at you April 26.

On this week's episode, Alana does a collaboration with Naomi Snieckus and the Firecracker Department Podcast! Alana talks self esteem and Naomi talks creativity and together they make for the perfect podcasting pals! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Welcome to the first episode of The Comedy Quiz! Host David Shore, welcomes the award winning and married comedy duo, Baram & Snieckus. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Second City Alumni and very funny married couple Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram join forces to tell an amazing story that demonstrates the lengths people will go for love. Plus, the first 3 storytellers joining me in Stratford for Happy Funny Amazing Live, as part of the 2022 Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum are revealed!

This teaser episode is hosted by David Shore and features clips from upcoming episodes featuring Gary Anthony Williams & Colin Mochrie, plus Naomi Snieckus & Matt Baram. Click here to subscribe on your platform of choice. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Our guest on the show this week is writer-director-actor-producer British-Canadian MADELEINE SIMS-FEWER. She has BFA. with honours in film production at York University and a MFA in acting at the Drama Centre London. She is an alum of the Berlinale Talent Campus 2016 and the Rotterdam Lab this year in 2021. Madeleine met Dusty Mancinelli at the 2015 TIFF Filmmakers' Lab, and they  founded DM FILMS. Their jam is a naturalistic performance style with their films exploring gender politics, human nature, and abuse of power. Their debut feature, VIOLATION, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Madeleine was a TIFF Rising Star. VIOLATION won the Emerging Canadian Artist award at the Calgary International Film Festival, the Emerging Canadian Director award at the Vancouver International Film Festival, and Madeleine won the Vancouver Critics Circle award for Best Actress. VIOLATION had its international premiere at Sundance Film Festival, Texas premiere at South by Southwest, and has been nominated for Five Canadian Screen Awards, including the John Dunning Best First Feature Film Award and Best Female Actor in a Leading Role for Madeline playing Miriam. Instagram: @madeleine_simsfewer DM Films https://www.dmfilms.com/ VIOLATION https://www.dmfilms.com/violation VIOLATION is available on digital and on demand https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/violation/id1551684339 Firecracker Shoutout Limor Markovzki @limormarkovzki For Alissa Abeler @winter_thistle Francesca Coviello @fran_creates Nadine Brito @nadine_brito Naomi Snieckus @snieckus Head Poducer: Winnie Wong @wonder_wong Editor: Shayne Stolz @shaynestolz Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.firecrackerdepartment.com and follow us @firecrackerdept!

It's important to put in the good work...As we're deep in the heart of Toronto International Film Festival right now, it felt important to remind ourselves that there's more then just movies playing in theatres to be excited about.  There's good work going on as our community comes together to make stories from all walks of life as accessible as humanly possible.That's where the Firecracker Department comes in...Firecracker Department started as a podcast and has grown into an international community of artistic women and non-binary artists igniting each other to take creative action through positivity, education, support and by providing a platform for our voices and stories.  Since its start five years ago, it has grown into several departments including: Comedy Department, Script Department, Writing Department, Wellness Department, Social Justice Department and more are sparking in the future to create space for more women and non-binary artists to be heard. The community of Firecracker Department core members have branched out to Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York, Texas, Nashville, Dubai and the UK.  The core members are running panels, events, workshops to pursue their goal of getting more women and non-binary artists in creative positions.Tomorrow they are having their virtual TIFF brunch and handing out their Blaze award to Jo Vannicola for their work not only in front of but behind the screen for all their continuing efforts in making the entertainment industry a more inclusive place.  Visit the Firecracker Department's Facebook for the Virtual Red Carpet at 1PM before their brunch.We had the distinct pleasure to talk with Naomi and Jo, not only about the origins of the Firecracker Department, but the significance of the Blaze award, highlighting all these issues during something like TIFF, pronouns and remembering to have all our hearts in the right place when it comes to accepting diversity in storytelling.

Naomi Snieckus and Matt Baram join Jeremy for LOCAL HERO and re-invent the film while also creating a solid business venture plan…

This episode was recorded before the murder of George Floyd, the subsequent protests and incidents of police brutality that followed. Jeena takes the world of lefty political bros by taking a deep dive into Pod Save America and their recent interview with Bernie Sanders. Joining Jeena is Pod Save newbie and altogether pleasant Canadian comic Naomi Snieckus and Pod Save stan and equally pleasant burlesque comic Ariana Seigel. All of the ladies debate whether or not the podcast is just liberal comfort food or if it actually makes a difference. Listen to this episode recorded less than 3 weeks ago and marvel at just how dated it is now, with Jeena and her guests unaware at just how much worse everything was about to get in America.

Naomi Snieckus moderates a panel of four female food & drink entrepreneurs, hosted by Pioneering Women.

Here are a few key take-aways from this episode:8 Seasons on CBC's hit comedy Mr. D.Second City Toronto alumnus - wrote and performed in 5 hit shows.Recurring character on CTV's Carter.Comedy Podcast "Baram & Snieckus" @baramsnieckus #SomeoneStoleSomethingFirecracker Department started as a podcast to support the voices of women in the arts.It has become a community, a movement of like minded women empowering and supporting each other to take creative action by creating platforms for their voices and stories.Firecracker Department: firecrackerdepartment.comSocial Handles @firecrackerdepartment & @snieckusIt's important to share laughter with others - it lifts the roomBe grateful for the small thingsGo for it - continue to take action in your career

A 6-part serialized mocu-mystery podcast that parodies the True Crime genre. We follow married couple Ira and Julia Leiser, (Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus) new residents of a fictional Canadian cottage town. When three of their patio chairs go missing, they embark on an investigative journalism quest to uncover the truth about where they went. The couple are compelled to ask their lake neighbours some pretty uncomfortable questions and as accusations fly in every possible direction. It’s not long before they turn on the last possible suspects; each other.

In this week’s episode Naomi Snieckus sits down with Gabrielle Rose at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival to discuss her extensive acting career, aging in the entertainment industry, choosing projects for her artistic interest, and learning lessons from every struggle and downfall she’s ever encountered. For more on Gabrielle follow her on Twitter @GabrielleRose79. If you loved this episode feel free to leave a comment on our iTunes or even better share it! For more Firecracker Department podcasts be sure to subscribe on iTunes and for more awesome Firecracker Department content follow on Twitter and Instagram @firecrackerdept. Gabrielle Rose’s acting credits include Unspeakable (2019), The Good Doctor (2018), Kingsway (2018), Sweet Virginia (2017), The Man in the High Castle (2016), Once Upon A Time (2011-2016), Proof (2015) and countless other roles.

Renee Beaulieu’s film credits include Les Salopes (2018), Adrien (2015), Le Vide (2011), Coupable (2010), Qui (2008), and Le Ring (2007). Welcome Firecrackers! In this episode Naomi Snieckus interviews director, writer, and filmmaker, Renee Beaulieu at the Toronto International Film Festival. Take a listen as Renee talks about her creative process, the incredible films she’s made, and following her instinct. For more on Renee follow her on instagram @renee_beaulieu and twitter @Reneeebee. For more Firecracker Department episodes hit the subscribe button on iTunes and follow on Twitter and Instagram @Firecrackerdept. Thanks for listening all you bodacious firecrackers!

Welcome back Firecrackers! In this episode Naomi Snieckus chats with the incredible Kate Drummond. Kate is multi-talented actor, director, producer, and writer with an extensive list of credits. Naomi and Kate take a moment to chat at the Toronto International Film Festival about Kate’s transition from being a full time elementary school teacher to full time actor, her venture to LA, and following her calling that has resulted in a crazy successful career. For more information on Kate check out her website, katedrummond.com and follow her on twitter @KateDrummond_ and instagram @kate_drummond. While you’re giving her a follow be sure to give the Firecracker Dept a follow @Firecrackerdept for all the latest Firecracker news, events, laughs, and inspirational content. And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes!

Carolina’s film credits include Ever After (2018), Wanja (2015), Runner (2013), & Heroes (2012). Hey firecrackers tune in to this awesome podcast episode featuring Swedish born and Berlin based writer-director, Carolina Hellsgard. Host, Naomi Snieckus, and Carolina chat during TIFF where her latest feature, Ever After (Endzeit) was screening. Talk about awesome! Snieckus and Hellsgard dive into the world of directing, collaborative filmmaking, and her incredible work ethic. For more information please visit her website, www.hellsgard.com. And if you enjoyed this podcast don’t forget to leave a review and hit the subscribe button on itunes to stay up to date on more inspiring women in entertainment podcasts.

Hi Firecrackers! Join me, Naomi Snieckus, as I dive deep into conversation with Tamara Podemski (Coroner/CBC, Never Saw It Coming/Crave) into what it took for her to become the amazing, multi-dimensional artist that she is today. We sat down and talked about her early days doing “Annie” with her sisters (Jennifer and Sarah) and her keen snow shoveling skills she is teaching her husband (Jamie King) now that they are living in Canada again. I’m so honoured to have this heartfelt discussion about her acting life and her family life. I was a fan before but now I’m the president of her fan club.

Naomi Snieckus is an award-winning actress and comedian, one of the stars of Mr. D and host of the Firecracker Department podcast.

Always a treat to watch this Kindred Spirit in action and a true delight to connect with her all the way in LA. We talk about everything from her time on Mr.D, to her project for Disney, her FIRECRACKER of a podcast and so much more! Listen...

Coming together with Naomi Snieckus. Naomi is a wonderful comedian, actor and improviser who has performed on Mr. D and Baram & Sniekus. She joins us in studio to talk about her latest project The Firecracker Department. Join Naomi and TVA as they crack on the following: - Ever wonder how Naomi and TVA met? - Creation of ideas - Work with your sweetie Thanks and enjoy!

Acclaimed actor and comedian Naomi Snieckus is here to give all the dreamers and doers out there a big hit of "don't give up." In this morale-boosting conversation, Naomi chats with Mica about how vital a positive attitude can be for those seeking success in entertainment, and how it's possible to "network" without being cringey or schmoozy or hollow. They also discuss the importance of intentionality and gut instincts, and Naomi dishes on what it's like to be married to her hilarious creative partner, Matt Baram.

Join Firecracker host, Naomi Snieckus, as she chats with Kat Barrell! You know and love Kat from Wynonna Earp, Workin’ Moms, Girls Night Out, Murdoch Mysteries and so much more. Listen as Naomi and Kat talk about acting, directing, mental health, and general life advice. Follow Kat on Twitter and Instagram @katbarrell. For more awesome inspiring Firecracker episodes don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and visit our contact page to sign up for our monthly newsletter.

It’s our 200th episode, and actor, writer, funny person and insightful podcaster Naomi Snieckus is here to help us celebrate it — which makes perfect sense, since her choice of Judd Apatow’s The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling is all about self-knowledge as a conduit to comedy. Your genial host Norm Wilner apologizes in advance for all … Continue reading Naomi Snieckus on The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling →

Naomi is a writer, improviser, actress and comedian, best known for her regular television role as Bobbi in Mr. D and her appearance as Nina in Saw 3D. She is also the host of a podcast called Firecracker Department in which she interviews the brightest minds and most charismatic women in entertainment. In this episode, we discuss her career and life lessons she's learnt from comedy.

The Spooky Tickets Tonight on Spooked! Cody is overly worried about lines, Damien feels better after slapping Cody, Colin's dad was taken away by social services, and Naomi has admirers in Mimico. Another scary episode for all you Spookateers out there, so quit your cryin' and get spooked! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Spooky Tickets Tonight on Spooked! Cody is overly worried about lines, Damien feels better after slapping Cody, Colin’s dad was taken away by social services, and Naomi has admirers in Mimico. Another scary episode for all you Spookateers out there, so quit your cryin' and get spooked!

Naomi went from dreaming about doing the works of Shakespeare and Shaw to abandoning the theatre classics for The Second City. These days you might recognize Naomi from her role in the hit comedy TV show “Mr.D” where she plays Bobbi the gym teacher. And in the theatre and comedy community she's well respected as a founding member, and performer, in the National Theatre of the World.

Award winning comedy duo Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus talk marriage, FitBits, and childhood aspirations in the inaugural episode of The BARAM & SNIECKUS Podcast.

We are back with Canadian Comedy Award winner, TV star, and improviser extraordinaire Naomi Snieckus!  Hosted by Taylor Axford in our new digs at 121 Studios in London, Ontario. This episode has everything...stale donuts, nicknames, endless complaints, and tater tots.

Anything Goes is a no-holds-barred talk show focusing on events in the news, in pop culture and the state of Canadian stand-up comedy. It is hosted by Darren Frost, Dave Martin Christina Walkinshaw and Kathleen McGee. It's a funny, informative, uncensored look at the worlds' highs and lows from a uniquely Canadian perspective.