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The Creative Imbalance is a series of podcasts that immerses you into a universe of fun conversations with artists, rebels and interesting minds.
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Delve into the world of D.C. Latinx artists with "Artistas in the Capital," a monthly podcast by Hola Cultura hosted by Norma Sorto. This show features interviews with local artists, dancers, printmakers, book authors, and more. Join us as SPEL participants conduct the interviews, bringing you the stories directly from the artists themselves and showcasing the voices of Latinx creatives for wide-ranging conversations about art, identity, intersectionality, and heritage in the nation's capital.
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Today we are joined once again with the beautiful badass Charlotte Kirk to talk about her brand new film Duchess (Directed by Neil Marshall of The Decent, Hellboy, Game of Thrones). Around getting a behind the scenes look into this film, we get to hear about her embracing the world of action and future projects alongside legends such as Dolf Lundgr…
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Today we take a seat under the learning tree with the one and only Chris Jericho to talk about his newly produced documentary titled "The Death Tour" that follows a group of people on their journey through one of the most legendary and dangerous paths that aspiring independent pro-wrestlers take in the frozen tundra's of North-West Canada. Chris al…
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Today we are joined by Jon Elmaleh of Toronto's Alt-Punk/Post Hardcore act Napoleon. They have just released a brand new EP "Dear God" based on his personal experiences of seeing people in his life use their religious beliefs for evil. Beyond hearing how the band came to be and the evolution of their sound, Jon explains how he felt vulnerable takin…
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Today we get a behind the scenes look with all the leading cast members from Wild Eyed And Wicked. What is great about this film is that it covers a lot of beyond the surface subjects that you don't expect from watching the trailer which leads to some amazing and deep conversations about mental health and overcoming internal struggles. The first po…
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Today we are joined with singer songwriter Laura Lee Schultz of Vancouver's Down The Lees. The band has recently released their new album titled "Dirt" that fricken rocks and beyond talking about it's unique excellence we hear all about Laura's legacy of being a musician, her insight and perspective of doing this since the 90's, while also diving i…
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Today we are joined with one of the greatest in tennis, fashion icon, and accidental legend in hip hop culture Stan Smith. His brand new documentary "Who Is Stan Smith?" was produced by Lebron James and features iconic figures in sports and music (Pharrell Williams / RUN DMC) talking about his impact that goes way beyond the tennis court. Around wi…
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You know our guest today from his iconic timeless hits "Sugar, Sugar" (Candy Girl), "Be My Baby", "Baby I Love You", and what brings us together today, the 50th anniversary of "Rock Me Gently". He is the one and only Andy Kim! The beautiful thing about this conversation is beyond Andy telling us his origin story into music and how the tracks came t…
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Today we are joined with the lovely Georgia Lock around her latest movie "Strictly Confidential" by Lionsgate Films. From her past on the Disney Channel to this extra spicy Rated-R drama she gives us her perspective of making the film, the art of dramatic acting, her life as a poet/spoken word artist, a teaser of what is next for her career, and le…
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In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Mercedes, a talented queer Latinx artist based in Washington D.C. Mercedes is an interdisciplinary artist who explores various mediums such as sound, performance, metal casting, welding, and musical composition. With a deep connection to her family history and Argentine ancestry, her performances and inst…
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Today we are joined with director Kimo Stamboel featuring his new film that is prequel to what was the highest grossing movie in Indonesia! The North American title for this flick is "Dancing Village: The Curse Begins" and it has just hit theatres this weekend. He tells us that ultimate pressures, challenges, and fun he had taking on such a huge ta…
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Today we are joined with Guinness World Record holder and social media superstar Funky Matas. Famously known for his back tattoo of hundreds of celebrity signatures, Funky has captured the eyes of millions on the internet from his hilarious and reckless stunts that reminds us of a Jackass/CKY spirit for the modern era. He is also joining us to tell…
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Today we are joined with Sam Hugé of Belgium's electronic/dance duo Ultra Sunn. They have just released a brand new album titled "US" that incorporates some familiar sounds of the late 80's and early 90's while incorporating a fresh modern take on the genre. Around hearing about how the group came to be, we dive into the deeper beyond the surface m…
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Today we get a behind the scenes look into "With Love And A Major Organ" with the star of the film Anna Maguire. This interesting comedic drama has an otherworldly feeling to it's universe that is also connected to reality with layers of metaphors about society and the struggles of human emotion. Around the film we also pick Anna's brain about her …
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Today we get a behind the scenes look into the brand new creature feature STING with director Kiah Roache-Turner and young rising star Alyla Browne! What's cool about this horror/comedy is that it takes a nod at some of the greatest action, sci-fi, and horror films of the 80's and 90's. Also we catch Alyla in such an exciting time of her career. Ar…
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Today we are joined with Jason Evans of INGESTED for a very soulful conversation about their new album "The Tide of Death and Fractured Dreams", his connection with the metal community, the cathartic nature of turning life struggles into art, his hilarious personality off stage, and leaves us with advice for any aspiring bands trying to take a step…
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In this episode, we talk with D.C.-based artist, writer, and educator Samuel “Sami” Miranda. Through his visual art and poetry, Miranda showcases his Puerto Rican roots and South Bronx upbringing. We also discuss his latest book, "Protection from Erasure," a collection of poems that immortalizes the significance of everyday moments. Miranda passion…
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Today we are joined Chris Monroy who is the front man of one of the leading death metal bands of the modern era "Skeletal Remains". We reflect on his history of being a fan to touring with his idols, their new album "Fragments of the Ageless", talk about the insane amount of muscle memory you need to build to play in this kind of a band, and HOT SA…
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Hey Suga! Today on the show we are joined with Lenore Zann aka ROGUE of X-Men 97' and X-Men: The Animated Series. We dive into what it is like to return to the series after 30 years and her deep personal connection to this character. She also tells us about the incredible career she has had in politics over the years, thoughts about THE ROGUE MEMES…
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Today we are joined all the way from the UK with George and Ben of Kid Kapichi. They recently dropped a new album titled "There Goes The Neighborhood" that will make you rock out, laugh, dance, and flip your mommas coffee table! In this chat we learn about the long time friendship of the band and what creates authentic fun energy within it. They al…
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Today we are joined with Dark-Sythwave mastermind James Lollar of GOST to talk about his latest album release Prophecy. It's an absolute banger and we hear his history of of creating a melting pot of genres that is inspired from 80's horror, dance music, and extreme metal. The music of GOST has also been featured in many videogames, music scores, a…
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Today we are joined with Ash Costello of New Years Day to talk about their latest album Half Black Heart and have a soulful chat about brining your dreams to life. From a shy 14 girl year old girl imagining being a rockstar to singing in from of 75 Thousand people at WrestleMania. We hear about her growth as an artist, the experience of playing Rhe…
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Today we are joined with film director Phil Allocco to hear all about his new movie "5lbs of Pressure" that is presented by Lionsgate films. Around learning about the layers of writing that went into this amazing crime drama, we hear about how Phil finds it cathartic to take some dark real life situations and turn them into art. Also he shares some…
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Today we are joined with punk rock legend John Wright to celebrate his 40 plus year legacy with the band Nomeansno and his current project Dead Bob! Dead Bob has recently released a new album titled "Life Like" and around hearing about how that came together, John tells us what the Canadian punk scene was like in the 70's and 80's, why he is banned…
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In this episode, we sit down with Marta Pérez-García, a passionate Puerto Rican artist and art teacher based in Washington, D.C. Marta takes immense pride in her Puerto Rican identity and channels her creativity through various artistic mediums. However, her artistic journey goes beyond mere self-expression. Marta's resolve was ignited at a young a…
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Today we are joined with one of the horror queens of the screen Devanny Pinn around her directorial debut for a film called The Black Mass. Over the past decade you have seen her prevail or get absolutely slaughtered in some of the most famous and fun campy horror movies such as The Flood, Piranha 3D, and most likely anything that involves a 3 head…
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Today we are joined with singer/songwriter and former Cradle of Filth member Lindsay Schoolcraft. We take a dive into her journey of learning a plethora of instruments and what lead her into expressing her signature sound that walks the line of beauty and darkness. She also gives us the details on her new solo releases, metal community collabs, bei…
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After a 10 year hiatus we are joined for a mind blowing chat with Job For A Cowboy's Nick Schendzielos around their latest album release Moon Healer. We are shocked to learn that the decade absence was actually planned, and the new album is a conceptual follow up to their 2014 release Sun Eater. Nick explains what the members been up to throughout …
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Today we are joined with actress/screenwriter Sara Waisglass from the hit Netflix series Ginny & Georgia and the ever so beloved Degrassi (The Next Generation/The Next Class). She is currently the co-star alongside SNL's Michaela Watkins in a brand new film titled SUZE that is hitting theatres this week. Alongside talking about the film and her ico…
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Today we are joined with actress/musician/producer and host of "Black Community Mixtapes" KhaRå Martin! BCM is a brand new CityTV docuseries that takes a deep dive into the untold stories of Black Canadian heroes in Hip Hop, Culture, Activism, Photography, and much more. In this chat we learn about how KhaRå became the face of the series, the amazi…
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Today we are joined with the legend and black metal pioneer Ihsahn (of Emperor!) around his new self titled solo album that is an absolute cinematic soundscape that combines the influences orchestral film scores, story telling, and his natural expression of extreme metal. Ihsahn has a brilliant mind and authentic approach to his creative process si…
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Today we are joined with actor/comedian Dave Merheje, and director Rachel Lambert to chat about their new film "Sometimes I Think About Dying" that is hitting theatres across North America this week. One thing that locked us into this film was the realistic real life human tone it had and Rachel explains her process and the keys of just how that vi…
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Studies reveal that darker-skinned Latinos, including Afro-Latinos, encounter discrimination from both within and outside the Latino community. This discrimination takes various forms, from unequal treatment to racial profiling. Our guest, Tanya Katerí Hernández, a professor at Fordham University School of Law, delves into the topic of Latino anti-…
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Today we catch up with one of our all time favorite Juno nominated singer/songwriters STORRY. Last time she joined us we dove into her album "CH III: The Come Up" that told her real life journey of escaping an abusive relationship and being a sex worker. STORRY has currently finished recording a prequel album (CH II) that goes back to the first day…
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Originally from Argentina and now living in Washington, D.C., César Maxit shares his journey from studying architecture to devoting himself full-time to helping organizations express their demands for environmental and climate justice, human rights, and immigrant rights. As an artist and communication specialist, he uses visuals, sculptures, and pa…
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Today we are joined with professional film/music video editor Nick Pezzillo. He currently helped make two bangers that recently hit the theaters titled "Your Lucky Day" and "Butcher's Crossing" staring Nicolas Cage. Around his film life he is also know for creating outstanding music videos for artists like KoRn, Portugal The Man, One Republic, 30 S…
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Today we are joined with Daniela Pagliarello and Aisha Evelyna who are the writers, directors, and staring actresses of the multi-award winning web-series The Drop. Alongside hearing about how they met, and how this satire on modern day culture in the city of Toronto came to be, they share some game on screen writing, directing, acting, and how to …
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In this episode, we join Marie Claire Vasquez Durán and Maria Victoria Abreu Lugar, two Dominican entrepreneurs, as they share their inspiring journey of creating Dutidú. Born out of their shared cultural heritage and passion for the arts, Dutidú is a unique venture that celebrates Latin culture and hopes to fill a gap in the children’s toy market.…
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Today we celebrate 25 Years of Atreyu with guitar player Dan Jacobs. Around hearing cool stories about some pivotal moments in their legacy, we learn all the details on their latest album "The Beautiful Dark of Life" that will be released on December 8th. Dan also breaks down what makes Atreyu's creative/writing process so special, and leaves us wi…
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Today we are joined with Rapper/Pornstar and Toronto hip hop legend Mindbender Supreme to chat about his new album "The King of Queen Street". Around hearing about how this album came to life, he tells us about his relationship with other hip hop legends such as Drake and Chuck D, the details on his award winning career in porn acting, the similari…
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Today we are joined with Andy Armstrong (Writer/Director) and Danielle Burgio (Writer/Actress) to talk about how they turned this famous true crime story into a peace of fiction in their new movie Squealer. This flick is brought to you by Lionsgate Films and is currently in theatres and digital on demand!…
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Today we are joined with Jessica Straus who is an absolute videogame voice acting vet. From Diablo 2, Command & Conquer, Persona 4, Soul Caliber, Fall Out and much more! Her resume is absolutely stacked, but she is most famously known as that crazy and unhinged girl "Juri Han" in the Street Fighter universe. Around hearing all the behind the scenes…
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In this episode, we talk with Alejandro Góngora, the founder and artistic director of Corazón Folklórico DC, a non-profit dance company that showcases the vibrant artistry of Mexican Ballet Folkórico. For Alejandro, researching and choreographing folkórico is an integral part of his career. Through his unwavering passion for dance and community, Al…
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Today we are joined with the creator and director of Air Bud (Robert Vince) for an in depth talk about the creation of the series! We learn how finding this extraordinary dog inspired the film, get some behind the scene details on both the creative and business side with Disney, hear some touching stories how these movies have effected peoples live…
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Today on the show we learn everything about Michael Poulsen's (VOLBEAT) new extreme metal band from his chosen frontman and legendary death metal vocalist Marc Grewe. This project is titled Asinhell and beyond hearing the significance behind it's name, he shares a fun tale about his history of knowing Michael, what inspired this gritty direction in…
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Today we are joined with Daniel Alexander who is the Director of Gale "Stay Away From Oz" film that takes place a few generations after the events of Wizard of Oz and tells a horror story involving the grand daughter of Dorothy Gale. In this chat we learn Daniel's history with the series, how this short film will be turned into a big feature, the u…
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Today we are joined with ONI's Jake Oni two days before the release of his latest album titled "The Silver Line" that features guest appearances from metal pioneers such as Howard Jones (Light The Torch / Former Killswitch Engage), Jared Dines (Guitar Player/YouTube Sensation) and much more. Around hearing about the album we learn about the very mo…
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Today we are joined with director Andy Palmer to get a behind the scenes look into his latest comedy "The Re-Education Of Molly Singer" that captures the question of "What if you had to go back to college and be some ones social life mentor?". Around hearing about the fun times that were had on set, Andy leaves us with some solid advice for aspirin…
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Today we are joined with singer/songwriter/producer KANGA to hear all about her amazing new album that just dropped titled Under Glass. Around hearing about her evolution of an artist that brought the album to life, we hear about getting featured on the Cyberpunk 2077 and Terrifier 2 soundtracks, attracting diverse fanbases, the art of constructing…
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In this episode, Julio Valdez, an artist from the Dominican Republic, shares his experience as an artist and how his creations have evolved over time. From serene water prints capturing the beauty of his Caribbean homeland to thought-provoking artwork reflecting the politically charged atmosphere during the pandemic, Julio strives to inspire hope i…
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Today we are joined with director Jason Lei Howden to talk about the upcoming sequel to his horror/comedy/heavy metal love letter film DEATHGASM! We get an in depth look into the making of the original film and how he never expected it to turn into a world wide cult classic in both the horror and metal communities. While also getting an exclusive l…
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