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The Constant Struggle

Brie & Nick Watson

A podcast about balancing art and life.

comedy comedy interviews

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01:11:16

E34: Always Be Juggling with Candace Meeks

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2017/02/20

In this episode, we chat with the lovely and talented Candace Meeks; improviser, sketch comedian & contributor to many other creative projects, like two webseries & multiple other comedy projects. Candace talks to us about the difficulties in balancing many projects, a day job, relationships all while trying to figure out what makes her happy. Keep an eye out for her latest monthly serialized improv show: Quadruple Mountain Listeners in the US can check out her sketch show LOL LOL Land at the

01:25:09

E33: Float On with Allison Dore

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2017/01/24

In this episode, we chat with comedian & radio host Allison Dore (Ward & Al, SiriusXM Canada) about her struggles navigating and overcoming addiction & depression and we chat career choices (acting, stand-up comedy & radio.) We discuss healthy ways of battling depression, including our favourite meditation apps and tools for self-care. We also go into a bit of a sermon about Canadian television, stand-up comedy and our mutual affection for the TV show Newsradio. Check it out! . . . Follow Allison

01:25:46

E32 - Tyler Morgan's Pie Fingers

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2017/01/11

This episode features an interview with children's author, sketch comedian and improviser Tyler K Morgan. We talk about his book, "The Big Ball of Mud," his struggles with acceptance, the difficulties surrounding collaboration and the problems of being spread too thin. We also take a look into Tyler's Winnipeg origin story, his move to the big city of Toronto for comedy and acting, and his recent forray into producing. A super cool episode with a genuiniely nice dude, check it out &

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E31: 2016 - Year in Review

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2016/12/28

2016 has been quite the year! Looking back on it, we discover it may not have been as bad as everyone's saying it is. At least, not for these two #strugglas. We were published, saw the birth and survival of new shows and projects, and things seem to be looking up for next year. Take a listen and let us know what you've got in store for 2017. xoxo Brie & Nick #StruggleOn

01:22:20

E30: Ned Petrie's Comedy Patchwork

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2016/11/25

In this episode, Nick & Brie chat with comedian, writer & voice-actor Ned Petrie about the voice-work he's done for some awesome animated shows, his many writing projects, and some of the crappy gigs he had to take when he was starting out in the biz. Everything added up together makes up his comedy patchwork; a way to sustain oneself as an artist / comedian & to keep yourself busy! Ned's originally from Cleveland, so you're dang right we talk about the election with him. Tune in for lots of laughs

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E29 - Alanna McConnell: All About the Wood

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2016/11/01

In this episode, we chat with Alannah McConnell; a woman of many (hard) hats. We met Alanna while she was a tech at the famous Comedy Bar in Toronto, but while chatting with her, we found out she's a woman of many more talents than finding that perfect at the blow of your improv set. Take a listen and find out about her work at Canadian Stage, her building projects as well as a sneak peak into some of Toronto's newest interactive theatre. Follow Alanna's adventures on

01:19:56

E28: Hot Showers & Cold Fish with MARC HALLWORTH

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2016/09/07

Our latest episode is a chat with sketch, stand-up and improv comedian Marc Hallworth as we explore the struggles involved with finding just how little you can survive off in order to pursue your passion. Marc talks his night and day switches from Bully to Theatre Actor, and from Engineer to Comedian. Join us as we navigate the muddy waters of relationships, both romantic and professional with a little insight on what it takes to keep a troupe like Vest of Friends going for 6 years! Follow Marc on

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E27 - Immediate Medium

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2016/07/29

A host-cast edition of The Constant Struggle where Nick and Brie catch up one-on-one for the first time since January. One of Nick's stories was published in a book! Brie's headed to Boston! So many updates & so much fun. #StruggleOn, everyone!

01:10:15

E26: Rob Hills' Perspective

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2016/07/18

Nick and Brie went to the Providence Rehab Facility to visit improviser and graphic artist Robert Ariss Hills, designer of our logo, and a great friend of Brie's. Almost two weeks ago, Rob suffered a massive stroke. He still can't move the left side of his body. But is able to make Nick and Brie howl with laughter with talk of heavy metal music, Arnold Palmers and life inside the hospital. Take a listen to this beautiful episode with our very dear friend, whom we hope recovers VERY quickly and is

01:08:07

E25 - Getting Odd with Holly & Alli

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2016/07/05

In our latest episode, we chat with Holly Wyder and Allison Harris, writers & actors of the Fringe play "Getting Odd". With Fringe in full-swing here in Toronto, we find out about the Fringe play writing process, long-distance writing partnerships, the importance of a good team. We find out about this team's background in musical theatre & chat about their future performing as a duo. We talk about some of the Fringe shows we've seen to date, some of the struggles Fringe artists and comedians

01:07:58

E24 - The Director: Laura Anne "Multi-Hat" Harris

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2016/06/08

Nick and Brie chat with theatre artist Laura Anne Harris about playwriting, solo-performance and writing and directing Fringe productions; from her first Fringe hit "Pitch Blonde" to plans for her newest production in the works. She gives some Fringe tips and dishes on her favourite Fringe Festivals in the country. Super approrpriate as we go into Summer Fringe Season! We chat about what it's like being a West-Coaster living in Toronto and about her upcoming move to Syracuse, NY. The importance of

01:06:30

E23 - Find Your Turnip with NATASHA BOOMER

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2016/05/19

Tuesday was an epic day for the improv community in Toronto. The end of an Era. The last Wheel of Improv ever. We were lucky enough to chat with the creator of Wheel, Natasha Boomer, about closing out this chapter of her life and about what comes next. We find out about her McDonalds-fueld pre-performance life, her introduction to improv, playwriting and the eventual creation of the Wheel. We chat about her healing journey and her interest in alternative medicine. And of course, we talk about her

01:11:33

E22 - Writing is Good! with Luke Coles

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2016/05/03

In Episode 22, Nick and Brie chat with screenwriter Luke Coles about his writing process, his "struggle-job" (which is actually pretty cool) and the importance of spirituality in writing. We talk about the importance of finding one's voice, being honest and finding your POV and we learn about an important teacher who helped Luke get and stay motivated. We tackle the issue of addiction as Luke shares his story about how writing helped his sobriety and that ultimately, writers write and

01:42:26

E21 - Bears, Balls & Parallel Thinking with...

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2016/04/15

In this episode, Nick and Brie talk with author and comedian Sharilyn Johnson. She chats about her time as a comedy reporter and her shift towards more creative goals, which include writing, improv and overcoming her anxieties around clown. We discuss the issue of parallel thinking after the idea for her recent parody of The Producers was upstaged by Jimmy Kimmel's show. And of course, we chat about Colbert fandom and the huge undertaking she took, writing a book devoted entirely to The

01:34:11

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

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2016/03/16

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. #StruggleOn & follow her on Twitter: @McCormCorp

01:05:11

E19 - Valentine's Pod: The Nugget Tucker

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2016/02/14

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

01:19:24

E18 - Gillian English Won't Back Down

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2016/01/27

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

01:06:00

E17 - Frosty Biscuits

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2016/01/19

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

01:04:52

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

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2016/01/05

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

01:17:08

E15 - No Bitch w/ Daphney Joseph

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2015/12/14

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

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