The comedic trio behind the Comedy Central satire ‘Corporate’ met doing standup in LA, and just finished shooting Season 2 of their hit show. In this interview, these funny fellas compare writing to boxing, explain the differences between good and bad standup routines, and advise fans to give up on their dreams of working in comedy. No, seriously. Chaotic Creative will be LIVE at Just for Laughs Montreal! Click the link below for tickets and info: https://www.hahaha.com/en/show/chaotic-creative-zain-meghji Subscribe to the Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/CCwithZain Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Jake Weisman: Twitter: https://twitter.com/weismanjake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weismanjake Follow Matt Ingebretson Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattingebretson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattingebretson Follow Pat Bishop: Twitter: https://twitter.com/terribletown Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zainmeghji SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Chaotic Creative - Video Podcast

"Corporate" co-creators Jake Weisman, Matt Ingebretson & Pat Bishop want you to quit comedy

Emily Bett Rickards is an actress, yoga teacher, and dog lover, best known for her portrayal of Felicity Smoak on the CW show “Arrow”. In this interview, she compares best practices for television acting to acting in theatre, talks about why she’s wary of #Olicity fan art, shares why her action figure has 4 hands, and discusses her role in “Reborning” - a play about realistic-looking baby dolls… Subscribe to the Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/CCwithZain Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Emily Bett Rickards: Twitter: https://twitter.com/emilybett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilybett Get tickets and information about the play REBORNING: https://www.realitycurve.com/shows/reborning/ SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Host/Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Arrow’s Emily Bett Rickards on playing with dolls and TV vs theatre acting

As a story artist and supervisor for Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’, ‘Wall-E’, and ‘Incredibles 2’, Ted Mathot knows a few things about storytelling. In this interview, he tells us the elements of a good story, how they choose which films to make, and how to get a job at Pixar. His best career advice? “Make it personal, but don’t take it personally.” Subscribe to the Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/CCwithZain Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji Follow Disney Pixar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneypixar SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Professional storytelling advice from Pixar and ‘Incredibles 2’

Margaret Cho is one of the most well-known female comics in the world, and isn’t afraid to make controversial jokes. In this interview, she discusses the importance of voicing your opinion, expressing your outrage, and using your talent to improve the world. This episode was made possible with the support of The Whistler Pride & Ski Festival. Visit gaywhistler.com for more info. Subscribe to the Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/CCwithZain Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Margaret Cho: Twitter: https://twitter.com/margaretcho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaret_cho Website: http://margaretcho.com/ Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Get more Daily Hive VANCOUVER Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCBuzz/ Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/vancitybuzz Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveva... Get more Daily Hive CALGARY Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivecal... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveyyc Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveca... Get more Daily Hive TORONTO Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivetor... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveto Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveto... Get more Daily Hive MONTREAL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivemon... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhivemtl Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhivemo... Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Margaret Cho on inciting social and political change with comedy

Kathy Griffin is an Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian, and holds the Guinness World Record for most stand-up comedy specials (she’s done over 20). However, for the past year she’s been more well-known for a photo in which she holds up a mask in the likeness of a certain president. Subscribe to the Apple Podcast: bit.ly/CCwithZain She’s been doing the media circuit in support of her tour, but this is an honest, deep-dive into the backlash of that photo and its professional and personal repercussions. She explains why she offered a apology, but then took it back, shares stories about her mentor Joan Rivers, and which celebrities supported and which ones abandoned her during the controversy. Finally, Kathy has some advice for aspiring stand-up comics and artists about finding and sticking to your voice. Kathy Griffin’s comedy has always been edgy. She’s never been one to hold back – and she’s not about to start now. “I don’t necessarily think it’s the best time to be a safe comedian,” she says. “I do believe there’s room for every kind of comedian. Personally, this is the only kind of comedian I know how to be.” On her current tour, aptly called the “Laugh Your Head Off Tour”, Kathy speaks candidly about what she went through, and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of comedy: “I cross the line, then I move it, and then I try to cross it again”. In this interview, Kathy reveals the weirdest thing in ex-neighbours Kim & Kanye’s house, the advice she received from Jim Carrey on the day the photo went viral, and who she’s endorsing for the 2020 presidential election. Get tickets to Kathy's show www.kathygriffin.com Follow Kathy Griffin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kathygriffin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathygriffin Website: http://kathygriffin.com Follow Zain Meghji: https://www.youtube.com/ZainMeghji SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Host / Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Unapologetic Kathy Griffin on staging a Comeback with no support and no f*cks to give

As an alumna of both UCB and SNL, Sasheer Zamata knows a thing or two about comedy. In this interview, she shares what she learned from the writing room of ‘Saturday Night Live’, her tips for auditioning, and her worst audience experience EVER. Subscribe to the Chaotic Creative podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1365928589 Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji Follow Sasheer Zamata Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesheertruth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesheertruth Website: http://sasheer.com/ SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Get more Daily Hive VANCOUVER Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCBuzz/ Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/vancitybuzz Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveva... Get more Daily Hive CALGARY Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivecal... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveyyc Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveca... Get more Daily Hive TORONTO Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivetor... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveto Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveto... Get more Daily Hive MONTREAL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivemon... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhivemtl Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhivemo... Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Sasheer Zamata on 'SNL' and the Anatomy of a Good Joke

As members of the 'Southside Serpents' on the Netflix tv show RIVERDALE, Drew and Jordan are BFFs on and off screen. In this interview, they share which RIVERDALE characters they originally auditioned for, how they feed their creativity, and what they did when they hit rock bottom. Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji Follow Drew Ray Tanner: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewraytanner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewraytanner Follow Jordan Connor: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejordanconnor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejordanconnor SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Get more Daily Hive VANCOUVER Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCBuzz/ Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/vancitybuzz Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveva... Get more Daily Hive CALGARY Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivecal... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveyyc Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveca... Get more Daily Hive TORONTO Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivetor... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveto Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveto... Get more Daily Hive MONTREAL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivemon... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhivemtl Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhivemo... Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Southside Serpents Jordan Connor and Drew Ray Tanner on Auditioning for 'Riverdale'

Brent Butt is an award-winning Canadian comedian, best known for co-creating and starring in “Corner Gas”: the 6 season series, the feature film, and now the 13-episode animated reboot. In this interview, Brent shares stories about the creation of “Corner Gas Animated”, teeth implants, and what it takes to be successful in comedy. His advice? “Be hilarious”. Subscribe to the Chaotic Creative podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1365928589 Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji Follow Brent Butt: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrentButt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentbutt Website: http://www.brentbutt.com/ Podcast: http://thebuttpod.com/ SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Get more Daily Hive VANCOUVER Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCBuzz/ Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/vancitybuzz Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveva... Get more Daily Hive CALGARY Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivecal... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveyyc Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveca... Get more Daily Hive TORONTO Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivetor... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveto Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveto... Get more Daily Hive MONTREAL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivemon... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhivemtl Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhivemo... Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Comedian Brent Butt on Corner Gas Animated and How to Be Funny

Aloe Blacc is an singer, songwriter, and producer, actor, best known for his singles “I Need a Dollar”, performing vocals on Avicii’s “Wake Me Up”, which topped the charts in 22 countries, and has almost 1.5 BILLION views on Youtube. In the IMAX film “America’s Musical Journey”, narrated by Morgan Freeman, we follow Aloe Blacc through the history and cultural influences of American music. In this interview, we discuss Aloe’s own musical inspirations, how losing his job in the recession paved he way for his music career, how he saves all his ideas in his process for songwriting, and who and what he thinks runs the music industry. Subscribe to the Chaotic Creative podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1365928589 Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji Follow Aloe Blacc: Twitter: https://twitter.com/aloeblacc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aloeblacc Website: http://www.aloeblacc.com/ Learn more about America's Musical Journey: http://americasmusicaljourney.com/ SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Get more Daily Hive VANCOUVER Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCBuzz/ Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/vancitybuzz Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveva... Get more Daily Hive CALGARY Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivecal... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveyyc Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveca... Get more Daily Hive TORONTO Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivetor... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveto Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveto... Get more Daily Hive MONTREAL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivemon... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhivemtl Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhivemo... Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Singer/Songwriter Aloe Blacc on America's Musical Journey

Ahead of the release of Super Troopers 2, director and star Jay Chandrasekhar sits down with us to talk about his debut in an arguably Indian take on BRIGADOON; how marijuana helps him write better; the way he gets in focus mode for better writing; cultural appropriation; turning down $2 million and Ben Affleck; lessons on directing; dealing with cast members; and how to get going in the industry when you are just getting started. Daily Hive and Fox Searchlight Pictures want to send you and a guest to the advance screening of #SUPERTROOPERS2. If you live in #Toronto, #Vancouver or #Calgary, enter win passes to the screening on Wed. April 18th by RATING AND SUBMITTING A REVIEW TO THIS PODCAST in the comments below or on iTunes at bit.ly/CCwithZain by Tuesday April 17th at 11:59pm PST, and tagging @zainmeghji on any social platform to let him know to check out your review! #SUPERTROOPERS2 is in theatres 4.20! Good luck and enter meow! Subscribe to the Chaotic Creative podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1365928589 Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji Follow Jay Chandrasekhar Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaychandrasekha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealbrokenlizard Website: http://www.jay-chandrasekhar.com/ SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers 2) on Weed and Techniques for Better Writing and Directing

Shea Couleé was in the Top 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9. In this episode she emphasizes the importance of branding, developing your own merchandise, taking control of your music career and how to get a tight tuck - all the things you need to know about leading a successful career as a Drag Queen. Subscribe to the Chaotic Creative podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1365928589 Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji Follow Shea Couleé: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheacoulee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheacoulee Website: https://sheacoulee.com/ SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Get more Daily Hive VANCOUVER Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCBuzz/ Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/vancitybuzz Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveva... Get more Daily Hive CALGARY Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivecal... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveyyc Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveca... Get more Daily Hive TORONTO Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivetor... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveto Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveto... Get more Daily Hive MONTREAL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivemon... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhivemtl Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhivemo... Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Shea Couleé on the Business of Being a Drag Queen

Co-founders of water.org Matt Damon and Gary White discuss the importance of using your platform to make a difference, the power of collaboration, and why Matt Damon held a press conference about his "toilet strike". Subscribe to the Chaotic Creative podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1365928589 Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji Learn more about water.org: https://water.org/ SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Get more Daily Hive VANCOUVER Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCBuzz/ Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/vancitybuzz Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveva... Get more Daily Hive CALGARY Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivecal... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveyyc Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveca... Get more Daily Hive TORONTO Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivetor... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveto Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveto... Get more Daily Hive MONTREAL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivemon... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhivemtl Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhivemo... Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Matt Damon & Gary White on Toilet Strikes, Inclusion Riders, and the Significance of Small Acts

Nathalie Boltt (aka the villainous Penelope Blossom on RIVERDALE) talks about why it's important to create your own content, and her experiences as a writer, director, producer, and actress - from voice work on a children's TV show to a short film called "Vajazzle". Subscribe to the Chaotic Creative podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1365928589 Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji Follow Nathalie Boltt: Twitter: https://twitter.com/natboltt Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/natboltt SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Get more Daily Hive VANCOUVER Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCBuzz/ Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/vancitybuzz Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveva... Get more Daily Hive CALGARY Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivecal... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveyyc Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveca... Get more Daily Hive TORONTO Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivetor... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveto Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveto... Get more Daily Hive MONTREAL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivemon... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhivemtl Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhivemo... Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

Riverdale's Nathalie Boltt on Lady Parts, Exotic Hobbies, and Creating Your Own Opportunities

Host Zain Meghji introduces this interview series where we connect with artists in the entertainment industry about their creative career in the face of internal and external challenges. Subscribe to the Chaotic Creative podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1365928589 Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chaotic-creative/id1356818437?mt=2 Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Get more Daily Hive VANCOUVER Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCBuzz/ Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/vancitybuzz Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveva... Get more Daily Hive CALGARY Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivecal... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveyyc Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveca... Get more Daily Hive TORONTO Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivetor... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhiveto Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhiveto... Get more Daily Hive MONTREAL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhivemon... Follow our Tweets: https://twitter.com/dailyhivemtl Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhivemo... Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel

An Introduction to Chaotic Creative with Zain Meghji

Lauren Lee Smith, star of CBC's 'Frankie Drake Mysteries' tells us how Guillermo Del Toro cast her for 'The Shape of Water' without an audition, and what it was like to work on this film. We delve into the path of her acting career and try to solve some Modern Day Mysteries. Subscribe to the video podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-hive-chaotic-creative/id1356818437 In this episode, you will learn: Where the creators of ‘Frankie Drake Mysteries’ drew their inspiration from (4:55) What it’s like working with Guillermo Del Toro (17:40) Lauren’s take on some modern day mysteries (19:55) How a good teacher changed everything for Lauren (32:30) The importance of listening to casting directors when auditioning (34:14) When to pull out of a project (35:48) Why you don’t always have to move to LA find success in acting (38:33) Why you need to have a thick skin as an artist (40:25) Some Questions We Asked: Are you in Vancouver to see family? (1:35) Did the show already wrap? (3:10) How long did you tape the show for? (3:21) How do you compare Hamilton, Toronto and Vancouver. Do you have a favourite? (3:43) How did you make the show look authentic? (4:40) How is the diversity in the cast? (5:27) Why is it important to showcase that kind of diversity? (5:59) How did you prepare for this audition and the subsequent role? (6:34) How does the show tie in with Murdoch Mysteries? (8:13) How did you prepare for the students you had to do in this show? (9:00) How did the opportunity for the Shape of Water come about? (10:59) What was the experience of filming the Shape of Water like? (12:30) You were born in Vancouver, at what age did you leave? (14:38) How often do you come back here? (15:16) What are your favourite things to do here? (16:33) What was working with Guillermo Del Toro like? (17:05) What was it like playing Michael Shannon’s wife in the film? (18:31) How do you know if someone is cheating on you? (19:55) If someone’s going to throw a surprise birthday party for you, how would you find out where they are going to take you? (21:30) How do you figure out if someone’s going to propose to you? (22:07) Do aliens exist? (22:50) How do you explain the existence of the pyramids? (26:56) What do you think happened to Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 (27:50) Someone is stealing your food from the office fridge, how do you figure out who it is and how do you stop them? (29:22) What inspired you to become an actress? (31:00) What are your best tips for auditioning? (33:35) When do you feel like you had a breakdown that led to a breakthrough? (35:35) What is the smartest thing you’ve done in your career? (38:21) What advice do you have for success as an artist? (40:15) What are the things that open your heart and your mind? (42:20) Follow Lauren Lee Smith: Twitter: https://twitter.com/l_l_s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leelaurensmith Follow Zain Meghji: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainmeghji Instagram: http://instagram.com/zainmeghji SUBSCRIBE to Daily Hive: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-VCB-YT https://www.dailyhive.com Producer: Zain Meghji Videographer/Editor: Andrew Bartlett Video Content Coordinator: Laurenne Karmel Interns: Yonella Marcu & Ben Carney

Lauren Lee Smith on Guillermo Del Toro and The Shape of Water

Host Zain Meghji interviews artists in the entertainment industry about creating their best work, from ideation to execution, despite external and internal challenges.