#Asabi Goodman

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Ep106 Simons are a Bert's Best Friend w/ Bert LaBonté and Simon Burke! (AUS)

Heelllooooo Chickees! It's Australia's own Harold Zidler- Simon Burke, and fellow Bohemian, Bert LaBonté! This week, we hop on the bullet-train to Montmartre... but in Melbourne... for a catch-up with these two affable stars of Moulin Rouge! The Musical - currently playing a final Encore Season at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne (and worldwide!) - where we dive into the Underworld with Symphony X, before we find out if these Gentlemen Prefer Blondes! Plus we chat Moulin Rouge! the Musical!, Harold Zidler, Bert's interpretation of Toulouse Lautrec, Topdog/Underdog, Moulin Roast!, and we find out which normal, everyday thing do our superstar guests fail miserably at in one of our funniest moments yet- plus HEAPS more!

TICKETS to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! (Melb) https://moulinrougemusical.com/australia/home/

Bert on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/bertlabee/

Simon on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/simon__burke/

Regent Theatre, Melbourne: https://marrinergroup.com.au/regent-theatre

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Motown Xmas - Fri 22/12/23 w our Good Foot Funk & Soul Revue

Join the collection in extended funk orchestra mode backing soul sistah Asabi Goodman

taking us through a whole night of Motown, New Orleans, Funk & Soul xmas classics,

alongside the Blowup Mod Radio funk 45s DJs. Doors 6:30pm. Free entry.

Felon’s Barrell Hall - Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane.

Reserve your spot:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2199865250219634

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Wine & Sympathy - Episode 1: Welcome to Wine & Sympathy [Transcript]

Show Notes:

In this inaugural episode, you'll learn a little bit about Asabi and Ness and why they have decided to enter the world of podcasting. Asabi & Ness introduce themselves using a series of questions about their lives, likes, wants, and history.

Social Media & Website Links

Facebook: www.facebook.com/winesympathy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/winesympathy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/sympathywine

Website: www.winesympathy.page

Co-host: Asabi Goodman

Co-host: Vanessa "Ness" Bristow

Listen to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, or your pod catcher of choice!

[BEGIN]

Ness (NB): Hi, everybody! This is Vanessa.

Asabi (AG): And this is Asabi. And welcome to Wine...

Both: & Sympathy!

NB: So, I think we should probably explain a little bit about us. Obviously, I know you, you know me, but there are things that we don't know about each other.

AG: That's true. And there's things that people don't know about us. I don't know if I want people to know about us.

NB: [Laugh] How about we just put the shiny stuff or the stuff with the filter on it, the stuff we would normally put out on Insta (Instagram).

AG: Yeah! I think that's a great idea. Just the glittery, happy go lucky...yeah!

NB: I'll start off. Tell me a little bit about you.

AG: My name is Asabi. I'm from America, and I live in Brisbane [Laugh].

NB: Well, thanks. We kind of grabbed that one already. So, we're hear to talk about what we're like as 40-something, gorgeous women in the entertainment industry. What made you want to do this podcast?

AG: I just enjoy talking [laugh]. Can I say that? I just like talking. Do I like the sound of my own voice? Not always. But, in all honesty, I wanted to be able to reach out to people that might be in a similar position as me, and just let them know what life is like, and that things will be fine, in most cases. It is a hard struggle. I do hustle. I do the hustle.

NB: I know you do, and I'm super proud of you. Watching you deal with this Covid-19, bullshit quarantine - sorry, I might swear - and the fact that you've done live shows, live feeds to America, that you've created income when you've lost everything. I'm real proud of you.

AG: Thank you!

NB: It's a real tough situation that we're in right now. Not only are we 40-something and we don't look it...'cause it's really hard to cast.

AG: It is hard to get cast looking the way I do. That might sound arrogant. Let me explain it. So, most people don't realise my age. When I meet most people, they think I might be in my late 20s - that's a stretch - early 30s, mid 30s - I could get away with that. But, you know, I'm mid-40s, and one of the issues that I have with casting is that I get put out for these roles between 40 and 60, and they're looking for a mom, and then I don't get them because they're like, "...wait a minute, you don't look old enough to be in your 40s." But I am. I'm what a 40 year old looks like. This is what 40 looks like in my life.

NB: It's weird, because they're not really casting for 30s. If they were casting for 30s, we'd be sweet.

AG: We would be sweet, and there aren't many casting for 30 year olds. You just don't see a lot of it. So you see a lot of 20-somethings. You see a lot of 40 and older, but I've always known that people in their 30s tend to get overlooked. At least, that's how I feel.

NB: Look. I agree. I feel the same way. It's really tricky. And we are hustlers. We're out there. We're pushing ourselves every day, and our agents are as well. But, I think together, living together and doing this podcast, I think we will really lift our game art-wise...

AG: I hope so. That's part of it as well; just to get out there a be a bit more present, if you will, in the industry. So, whatever we can do to make ourselves more present, and then not just tell our stories, but tell other people's stories as well.

NB: Because there's so much about being an artist that I think is not just always about yourself, it's about understanding people around you, meeting people around you, loving people around you, and experiencing, you know, all of these great things that we get to know, because through the arts we do.

AG: And experiencing those things just makes you a better artist as well. You get to see these lives and eventually step into them in different characters and it's like, oh! I know someone like that! And it helps you develop that character and play that character out. So, it's good. And then of course showcasing what other people do just allows them to get out there as well. There's a bit of a [struggling] philanthropic - philanthropic, can I say that - side to my nature where I have this desire to help people achieve. I'm a huge advocate of doing what you love - something that my father instilled in me. And, I just want nothing more than for other people to also be able to do what it is that they love. So, I'm a huge advocate for that.

NB: I think we both have that in common, which is a really good starting point for a good friendship.    

AG: Yeah! It is.

NB: And...[struggling] collaboration. What's with our words today?!

AG: Collaboration. I don't know. I think this social isolation has caused my tongue to go soft [laugh], which can be good and bad. Let's not go there. That's a different conversation [laugh].

NB: It is. Alright. So a little bit about me. So, obviously I am 44. I'm single and ready to mingle!

AG: Oh, girl! [Tongue trill]

NB: I just came out of a break up. I really don't want that. So, moving on. [laugh] I've been an actress, singer, dancer, performer, pretty much my whole life - I mean, just ask my mom [laugh].

AG: Moms always know.

NB: I know. I think dance was a big thing for me when I was little in New Zealand, and then coming to Australia, and then when I eventually stopped dancing, I moved into performing. I did perform on stage or act on stage anyway, but it was more musical theatre or things like that, so it was a bit different.

AG: Still acting.

NB: But, I won a scholarship for TAFTA, and it opened these doors for me.

AG: What does TAFTA stand for?

NB: The Australian Film and Television Academy.

AG: Ok.

NB: Cool, right? So, that just opened and that was in the 1990s. I think it was 1999 that I graduated.

AG: I've seen videos of her too, on some dance show. It was very...amusing. So 90s [laugh]!

NB: So blessed to have the 90s in our lives, because that was a crazy, fun time.

AG: Like almost dirty, but still pretty clean.

Both:  [Laugh]

NB: I find it really hard...like last year, 2019, was good for me. I did three feature films; small to large parts.

AG: Independent.

NB: Independent. Yes. They were independent films. There was no money in there. I did do some MCing work and there was money in that. I did a couple of little commercials, and there was a small amount of money in that. But, I actually feel like as a 40-something woman, I was starting to be looked at last year, and I felt good in my skin. I think that comes with age. I do wanna also give back. Very much like you, I believe in helping others, and you'll often find me giving advice on healthy medications or...[laugh].

AG: Yes! She tries to help me a lot, which I very much appreciate. I sometimes feel like I'm living with my mom [laugh]. But, at least I can still breathe.

NB: Hello! At least your sheets are clean and I just Glen 20'd your bed!

AG: That's right. Thanks, mom!! [laugh]

NB: Your'e welcome. I believe everyone can live up to their potential; to be healthy, and wealthy, and...

AG: Wise! [Laugh]

NB: Wow. Nice one! Did you just make that up? [Laugh]

AG: No. I think that's a saying. I have no idea. [Laugh]

NB: Yeah. I want everyone to be good and kind to one another.

AG: I think that's beautiful. That's beautiful sentiment.

NB: And you want to lift everybody up to be their best.

AG: And I agree with that. I do want everyone to be kind, and healthy, wealthy, and wise. And yes, I do want to lift people up. I want to lift you up!

NB: See! Oh my god! We're like super human powers! What would be our name if we were super heroes?

AG: Wonder Twins! [Laugh]

NB: The Wonder Twins! Oh! I love it!!

AG: I think that's already taken. [Laugh]

NB: Oh, shivers! [Laugh]

AG: Do you not know the Wonder Twins? Wonder Twin powers activate!! They have the ring.

NB: No. That's not. That's Power Rangers!

AG: No. NO! Wonder Twins - way before the Power Rangers. Well, maybe not. I don't know when the Power Rangers came out. But the Wonder Twins...

NB: If anybody knows any two females together that are super heroes, shoot us an email.

AG: There's tons of female super heroes. There's...You know what? There is Wonder Woman and her twin sister Nubia.

NB: What?

AG: Yes!

NB: Wonder Woman has a twin sister? Where have I been??

AG: She does and she's black!

NB: Oh my god! I'll be Wonder Woman!

AG: Goria Steinam was the inspiration behind that. She talks about it.

NB: I don't mind being Wonder Woman and you'll be Nubia!

AG: Well, definitely!!

Both: [Laugh]

NB: Right! I think this is cause for celebration. I'm gonna open a bottle of wine!

AG: I don't even have wine.

NB: What?!! What is the name of this podcast?? [Laugh]

AG: I know. I need to get some. I'm fine for now. I'm fine for now.

NB: That's alright. I'll get us a drink. I've got it.

[Clinking of glasses and laughter]

AG: Thank you. That was very quick. That was a very quick getting of wine.

NB: I often have wine. [Laugh]

AG: She does. There's so much wine in our house. I thought that I had a lot of...I do.

NB: You have a lot of booze, dude.

AG: I have a lot of liquor. Yeah. I do. I have a lot of booze. But, Ness has lots, and lots, and lots, and lots of wine.

NB: Not at the moment. Due to this self isolation thing, I've already gone through a whole case. So, if anyone out there is a wine representative or knows somebody who would like to sponsor us, we would desperately love some wine.

AG: Send us wine. All kinds. We'll drink it!

NB: What's our email?

AG: Our email is info@winesympathy.page. That's info [spelled out] I-N-F-O at wine sympathy dot [spelled out] P-A-G-E, page.  

NB: Well, I think this is a pretty good intro. I think we have got a rough...

AG: An introductory episode.

NB: Yeah. We've got an idea of each other.

AG: Yeah. I think we've told some people about us.

NB: Do you think we'll probably learn a little bit more about each other as we go?

AG: No.

NB: Nah. Oh. We're done? We're done?

AG: Of course not! [Laugh] Of course we will.

Both: [Laugh]

AG: I mean, we live together, in case y'all didn't know.

NB: We shower together.

AG: What? Hey!

Both: [Laugh]

AG: TMI, Ness. TMI! People don't need to know that. They're gonna start getting pictures in their heads!

NB: [Laugh]

AG: That's not how this podcast works, but you can send us questions, comments, anything you like. You can write on our Twitter page. You can write on our Instagram. We've got a few photos up on Instagram. Nothing of us yet.

NB: Yeah. And also on Facebook. We've got a couple of photos from when we did a little make shift photoshoot in our beautiful lounge.

AG: Our lounge is beautiful. It's very beige!

NB: So beige! I love it! [Laugh] It's good though. It blends.

AG: Yeah. I love it. It does blend. We blend.

NB: We blend.

AG: Yeah. Vanessa's tan. I'm...

NB: Beige. I'm beige.

AG:..Brown. Vanessa's beige. Ok. Yeah. She kind of blends in with the light coloured couch.

Both: [Laugh]

AG: If she sits on it, I can't see her.

Both: [Laugh]

AG: And then if I sit on the brown couch, I just disappear. [Laugh]

NB: Oh my god! I can't believe you said that!! [Laugh]

AG: Yes. I said it. I said it.

NB: Well, we've got really nice throws and some really nice cushions, so I think we kind of do stand out.

AG: Lots of cushions.

NB: Plus we have tits...

AG: Yes. We have lots of that.

NB: So they often stand out.

AG: They do. I try to hide them.

NB: Please don't.

AG: I know. But you know, sometimes...[Laugh]

NB: Ah. Be proud.

AG: Anyway! Thanks so much for listening to us, guys. We are Asabi and Ness, and this has been Wine...

Both: & Sympathy!

AG: Catch us on regular episodes when we have some guests that will come by and chat, and...

NB: And you'll learn some more about us as well.

AG: That's right. And about them, and what they're doing. And, yeah, like I said, contact us on the socials.

NB: Alright. Until then, wash your hands and be safe.

AG: Wash your hand and be safe.

NB: Be safe.

AG: Be safe.

NB: Be safe.

AG: Alright.

[END]

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The Primal Chunder

In this episode, recorded live at BackDock Arts on 27 July, 2020, we explore the theme of Primal Instinct. Asabi Goodman tells two tales of the survival instinct kicking in, once in a car, and the other on a boat. J'Ma tells a delicious tale of revenge against a boyfriend who could not control his primal instinct. Shayne Hunter let's us know about how his instincts often conquer his cognitive brain function in many situations, especially when it comes to relationships. Finally, Charleen Marsters tells a tale us how to survive when you are number 8 in a family of 9 children.

The Story Chunder is a regulare event at Brisbane's BackDock Arts where storytellers share unbelievably true stories from their lives.

Follow us on all socials:

https://www.facebook.com/thestorychun...

https://www.instagram.com/thestorychu...

https://twitter.com/thestorychunder

Listen to our podcasts:

https://thatsnotcanon.com/thestorychu...

Support us by making a donation:

https://www.thestorychunder.com/

For more about Shayne Hunter:

https://www.instagram.com/shaynehuntercomedy/

https://www.facebook.com/ShayneHunterComedian1/

https://twitter.com/shaynehunterlol

https://www.youtube.com/user/shaynehunter

For more about J' Ma:

https://www.jmaactress.com/

https://www.starnow.com.au/jma1

https://www.instagram.com/j_ma_actress/

https://www.facebook.com/JMaActress/

For more about Charleen Marsters:

https://twitter.com/InauaMarsters/

https://www.instagram.com/_inaua_/

For more about Asabi Goodman:

http://www.asabigoodman.com/

https://www.instagram.com/asabig/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6188280/

https://twitter.com/asabig

https://www.youtube.com/user/AsabiG

For more about Matt Young:

https://www.mattyoungactor.com/

The Story Chunder is a live storytelling event at BackDock Arts in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.

Every week a new lot of storytellers spew forth their most entertaining stories for your delight or disapproval. 

Join host Matt Young (TBS’s WRECKED, original Australian cast of THE PRODUCERS) and a range of storytellers, listen to a story, and try not to “laugh, cry or smile ‘til you chunder”.

Then listen to our podcast on Spotify, ApplePocasts, or where ever you listen to podcasts.

MONDAY NIGHTS at 7pm (Brisbane time) at BackDock Arts @thestorychunder.

Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, or your podcatcher of choice.

Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM

Support TNC and all of the TNC podcasts by becoming a patron!

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Pirates Of The Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge (2017) Review

Yo ho-hum. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge (2017) #Review

Dead men may tell no tales but dead horses are still ripe for flogging it seems as Disney cranks out yet another sequel to the surprise 2003 smash hit based on a veteran theme park attraction. When a down-on-his-luck Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) trades his precious magical compass for a bottle of rum, he unknowingly releases the ruthless and vengeful Captain Salazer (Javier Bardem) and his ghost…

[mikmoose]

One of the many shots taken on Monday that wont make the cut for my film. But don't they look stunning as bride & bride?

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Ep102 Naughty Camelot Puns w/ Asabi Goodman! (AUS)

Spice it up for Mama, coz we're joined by Australia's hottest shooting-star, Asabi Goodman! Whilst in-transit between Baltimore and Chicago, this delectable expat diva joins host (and friend) Matt (in his debut as lead-host!) on the battlefield for 'Excalibur' by Grave Digger, before unearthing the 2023 Broadway revival of 'Camelot'. Plus, we chat Hairspray's recent Aussie tour, Chicago's upcoming Aussie tour, Pitch Perfect in real life, Asabi's "spontaneous" ANZAC memorial, baking, Drag Race, and more nonsense than you can poke Arthur's sword at!

Socials! Asabi: https://www.instagram.com/asabig -- https://www.asabigoodman.com Be sure to catch Asabi in 'Chicago', touring Australia in 2023-24! https://chicagomusical.com.au/

Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattyoungactor -- https://www.twitter.com/mattyoungactor

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Ep110 Cuck of the Walk w/ Peter Rowsthorn! (AUS)

Look at us, Kimmy! Coz this week we're joined by Aussie comedy legend, Peter Rowsthorn! (Say what?! *faints*) Joining AW and Matt fresh from visiting Roxy at the Cook County Jail, the star of 'Kath and Kim', 'Crackers', and 'Chicago: the Musical' -currently touring Australia- brings his affable charms into our torture chamber for some Murderdolls' 'Women and Children Last', before we queue up to 'Ride the Cyclone' with the cult Canadian smash hit! Plus, we chat the current Chicago tour, Kath and Kim noses, Chicago again, The Comedy Company, Ownership of Characters, Mama Asabi in Chicago, Nike Moccasins, and even MORE Chicago: the Musical!

'CHICAGO: the Musical' Tickets: https://chicagomusical.com.au/ - Now Playing in Brisbane, then Melbourne (March), Sydney (June), and Adelaide (August).

-SOCIALS- Peter on IG: https://www.instagram.com/peterrowsthorn/

Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattyoungactor/

***** Juxtaposing Metal with Musicals - joined by iconic guests from the worlds of Music, Broadway, Hollywood, and more! https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure ***** Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time! Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks! https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20  *****

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Ep102 Naughty Camelot Puns w/ Asabi Goodman! (AUS)

Spice it up for Mama, coz we're joined by Australia's hottest shooting-star, Asabi Goodman! Whilst in-transit between Baltimore and Chicago, this delectable expat diva joins host (and friend) Matt (in his debut as lead-host!) on the battlefield for 'Excalibur' by Grave Digger, before unearthing the 2023 Broadway revival of 'Camelot'. Plus, we chat Hairspray's recent Aussie tour, Chicago's upcoming Aussie tour, Pitch Perfect in real life, Asabi's "spontaneous" ANZAC memorial, baking, Drag Race, and more nonsense than you can poke Arthur's sword at!

Socials! Asabi: https://www.instagram.com/asabig -- https://www.asabigoodman.com Be sure to catch Asabi in 'Chicago', touring Australia in 2023-24! https://chicagomusical.com.au/

Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattyoungactor -- https://www.twitter.com/mattyoungactor

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The Enough Is Enough Chunder

We’ve taken our weekly live event usually performed at Brisbane’s BackDock Arts and moved it online! 

Every week a new lot of storytellers spew forth their most entertaining stories for your delight or disapproval. 

Join host Matt Young (TBS’s WRECKED, original Australian cast of THE PRODUCERS) and a range of storytellers, listen to a story, and try not to “laugh, cry or smile ‘til you chunder”.

Then listen to our podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Twitch or where ever you listen to podcasts.

MONDAY NIGHTS at 7pm (Brisbane time) on Instagram Live @thestorychunder.

EPISODE NOTES: After a weekend of rallies in support of #BlackLivesMatter and #AborignalLivesMatter, we hear stories from Asabi Goodman, J'Ma, Kashif Harrison, and Kelly Mac about times they felt Enough Is Enough.

Follow us on all socials:

https://www.facebook.com/thestorychunder/

https://www.instagram.com/thestorychunder/

https://twitter.com/thestorychunder

Listen to our podcasts:

https://thatsnotcanon.com/thestorychunderpodcast

Support us by making a donation:

https://www.thestorychunder.com/

For more about Kelly Mac:

https://www.facebook.com/ComedyKellyMac/

https://www.instagram.com/comedykellymac/

For more about Asabi Goodman:

http://www.asabigoodman.com/

https://www.instagram.com/asabig/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6188280/

https://twitter.com/asabig

For more about J' Ma:

https://www.jmaactress.com/

https://www.starnow.com.au/jma1

https://www.instagram.com/j_ma_actress/

https://www.facebook.com/JMaActress/

For more about Kashif Harrison:

https://www.instagram.com/kashif_harrison/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiuv2jb831MztM042i2SbSQ

https://www.facebook.com/kashifofficial/

Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, or your podcatcher of choice.

Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM

Support TNC and all of the TNC podcasts by becoming a patron!

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★★The Good Foot - funk/soul/motown revue★★

The collection in extended funk orchestra mode, doing the dip backing Asabi Goodman on the N’awlins styled Lefty’s saloon bandstand for the late show. 12am-2am. free entry. 

[kerbside-collection]

The Good Foot Vol.2 mix ( + season’s greetings )

New musical selection correlating with our Good Foot funk n’ soul revue night.

https://kerbside-collection.tumblr.com/thegoodfoot

the ‘Good Foot funk n Soul revue’ Youtube channel

A celebration of the funk side of things (and its various forms) where the collection extends into 'funk orchestra' mode backing soul sista Asabi Goodman... consider this our 'festive season' gift to our friends during this current cv-19 period.

have a funky christmas and festive season with fam + friends

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Musica Latina

In this week's episode of Shuffology, our Shuffologists, Asabi Goodman, Josh Daveta, and Gracie Mack construct a playlist of their favourite Latino tunes.

EPISODE NOTES: Let's get loud and celebrate our Spanish and Portuguese speaking brothers and sisters!! This week, it's all things Latino, Latina, and LatinX as we celebrate songs from the Caribbean and the Americas to Spain and Portugal! We cover salsa, merengue, reggaeton and other genres celebrated and exalted by the likes of Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, and Carlos Jobim. In the Issa Flop segment, Josh and Gracie declare war on Pitbull and Asabi throws shade to Justin Bieber.

Episode Playlist

Suavemente - Elvis Crespo

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom - Selena

La Negra Tiene Tumbou - Celia Cruz

Esa Nina Linda - Artie the One Man Party

Culo - Pitbull ft. Lil' Jon

Conga - Gloria Estefan

Livin La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin

Whenever, Wherever - Shakira

Waiting for Tonight - Jennifer Lopez

If I Could Fall in Love With You - Selena

Chan Chan - Buena Vista Social Club

Entre Dos Aguas - Paco De Lucia

Oye Como Va - Tito Puente

Corcovado (Quiet nights and quiet stars) - Antonio Carlos Jobim

Con el Diablo en el Cuerpo - La Lupe

Issa Flop

Despocito - Luis Fonsi ft Justin Bieber & Daddy Yankee

Hotel Room Service - Pitbull

Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice.

Find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER or INSTAGRAM.

Become a Patron of That’s Not Canon Productions at Patreon!

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Wine & Sympathy - Episode 3: Back At It Again [Transcript]

Show Notes:

We sit down with actress and make-up artist, Jennifer Holt, who discusses getting back into the acting game after taking some time off. We talk about what it's like to raise a child actor, being back in the audition seat, and how the corona virus has been affecting her daily life.

Co-host: Asabi Goodman

Co-host: Vanessa "Ness" Bristow

Guest: Jennifer Holt

Social Media & Website Links

Facebook: www.facebook.com/winesympathy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/winesympathy

Twitter: www.twitter.com/sympathywine

Website: www.winesympathy.page

Guest Links

Website: www.facebook.com/jennifer.jbholt

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jennifer_holt

[START]

AG  

And hello!

VB

Hi everybody, this is Vanessa.

AG

And this is Asabi and together we are...

BOTH  

Wine and Sympathy!

VB  

Well today we actually have one of our famous special guests that we keep talking about.

AG

Yes, such a treat, such a treat and I'm excited to get to know this person.

VB

I know.

AG

Yes.

VB

Okay, I'll do a little bit of an intro. So today our special guest via phone, due to COVID-19, is Miss Jennifer Holt.

AG

Woohoo!

VB  

Jennifer is known for her roles in Flipper, Pacific Drive, Beverly Hills Family Robinson, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and is currently in pre-production for the new indie production, The Witches Knight, which is so cool.

AG

It looks cool.

VB

I like witches!

AG  

Yes, and it's not like NIGHT, it's KNIGHT like a Knight.

VB  

Knight!

AG

Yes. As in swashbuckling. Ha ha ha!

VB  

She's also...a little bit of history about Jen...she was in the running to be Miss Saigon for Andrew Lloyd Webber when he first brought Miss Saigon to Australia. Now that's kind of how we know each other from our musical theatre history. She's also a working hair & makeup artist in many productions, and is the mother of the fabulous teen actor, PJ Holt. So, recent changes, Jen, you've decided to jump back in front of the camera. Can you tell us why?

JH  

Why? Well, actually my son has been pushing me to go back in front of the camera. He actually found old videos of my musical theatre time. You know, the old VHS?

BOTH

YES!?

VB

I am currently doing that, VHS to DVDs lately.

AG  

She has some shocking stuff.

JH

Well, he found a couple of them when he was younger, and he's been asking me why don't I do it since he does it? And my old agent, Peter Glover, who is a producer now. His daughter is actually one of the producers of "Tidelands" and what was the other one? Oh my gosh.

AG  

The Witches Knight?

JH

Oh, no, no. She's a producer for ABC. Oh, sure. Harrow. Yes, she is part of Hoodlum.

AG

Harrow? I've been on that show. Yes, Hoodlum. I know them very well

VB  

And they just convinced you to jump back in front...

JH

Yes. Yeah. So she and Peter are father and daughter, and they used to be my agents.

AG  

Okay.

JH  

And Peter Glover actually used to say, "get your butt into gear, Jen, and get back in front of the camera."

AG  

That’s fantastic!

VB  

That's good, too, because you are a woman of the same age as us.

AG

Yes.

VB  

And that's one of the things about this podcast that we're talking about. What it is like to be a woman in her 40s.

AG

Prime! Just say it, a woman in her 40s.

BOTH  

[Laughter] The new 20s!

VB  

Okay so double 20s! What's it like to be in the performing arts? As you? How do you feel going back into it now?

JH  

Okay, it's been a while since... Well, it hasn’t been a while. But to start going back there and putting myself out and auditioning. It's kind of daunting. Yeah?

BOTH

Yeah.

JH

Because the fact that I think to myself, “Oh my god, I'm old.”

AG  

You're not old, but we know how you feel.

VB  

You're experienced, NOT old!

JH

Yeah but do you know what I mean? Yeah. What can I...What roles can I play? And sometimes I don't get to play the role that I like to play anymore. Does that make sense?

AG  

Yeah, definitely. Definitely.

JH

Yeah. And then sometimes, though, there is one that I would like to play, ones that I'd like to play a certain age, our age group, and then sometimes they say, "No. You don't look old enough to play that part.” But I am that old.

AG  

Yeah, that's right. We get that.

VB

Because we don't look our age. It’s super weird.

AG  

Well, I mean, I think it's that the "powers that be" have this idea of what a woman in their 40s looks like. And you know, when women in their actual 40s rock up. They're like "Oh, you're not exactly what we had in mind. We need somebody who looks a little bit... "

BOTH  

Older!

VB  

Well, they should open it and make it women in their 50s instead of women in their 40s.

AG

Exactly.

VB

I think it's marketing's fault or advertising.

AG  

Who knows? I think people just see someone on television and they go, “Oh, that person must be in their 40s,” because...Let's be honest, when you were in your 20s what did you think a 40 year old looked like?

VB

Old.

AG

Yeah, exactly. [Laugh]

VB  

And wrinkly. Hey, Jennifer. Tell me about The Witches Knight.

JH  

Oh, at the moment I can't really say anything.

AG  

NDA [Non Disclosure Agreement].

VB  

Well that was a little bit of a "boom boom"....

AG  

Now Jennifer, this is Asabi here, and I know we haven't met, but you know I did a little bit of IMDb stalking on you. And it turns out that we worked on the same project together - Project One Shot - back in the day. Remember that? I played one of the Real Housewives of Sanctuary Cove.

JH

Oh yes, you guys would have been at that table in the restaurant. Yes. The really stuck up housewives!

AG  

Yes, that's right. And they gave us free food and free champagne. It was really nice.

VB  

It sounds like a great gig!

JH

You guys got the best spot, just so you know; no one else got to eat, in the whole production!

AG

They put tonnes of food in front of us all day long. And it was just like little finger foods. But still, it was nice. And they were like "Eat, eat it. We made it just for you!" So it was really good.

JH

Well then we would've met then, for sure.

AG  

Yeah, definitely.

JH

I was actually in that section.

AG  

Oh, okay. Then, yes. So we would have met each other.

VB

That's what's so crazy about Brisbane, or Queensland, but Brisbane specifically. We all kind of know each other. It's like, you know, the 12 degrees or seven degrees of Kevin Bacon. The seven degrees of BrisVegas.

AG  

Yeah, that's right. We should make that a game.

VB

We should make that a thing?

AG

We Should.

VB

Well, we’ll figure it out, and we'll get back to you.

AG

With each guest, we’re like, “so how are we connected?”

VB  

Now, Jennifer, tell me as a female artist, how do you do everything that you do? You're a mom, you obviously have a job. You're obviously pushing your career and doing everything that we do to survive. How do you do it? How do you cope?

JH  

How do I cope? Good question. Do you want me to lie a little bit? I'm kidding. Seriously? Um, it's a really good question. I just do, I focus on well, most of my focus is helping my son cause he gets more auditions than I do, due to his age, and his look, he is better looking than me.

AG

Never.

JH

We do have the same agent.

AG  

Oh, well see...

VB

That’s cute.

JH  

So... but he is...but coping with everything, it's... Ohhh, it's a lot of reorganizing beforehand. Does that make sense? I have to think of everything that needs to be done at least a day, a week ahead.

VB

It's all about time planning, isn't it?

JH  

Does that make sense? It's, it's, and it’s not fun.

AG  

No, I can only imagine your calendar must be crazy. Just completely chock full of appointments here and there for you and your son.

JH

Yes, it's basically getting up in the morning. Okay, remind myself what's on my agenda. So I have to prepare everything. If something like, well, my son’s gotta go to school, so I got to take him to school and do everything else. I mean, he's only 13, he should go to, you know, make his own lunch. However, I'm a bit pedantic about what he eats. So, I wake up early in the morning and I make and cook his breakfast. I cook all his lunches so he goes to school with proper food, and then I come back home after dropping him off and I go into the computer and I'm on the phone.

VB  

And you are doing stuff like our podcast! In your history of everything that you've done, which everyone knows about and we can also check you out you've got a Facebook page don't you? What’s...what's your link to that?

JH  

Oh it's my name is Jennifer Holt, oh my gosh what is my Facebook page?

AG  

That's okay we don't promote ourselves well either. That's all good. We will we will definitely put a link to your Facebook and your socials.

VB  

[Laughter] What's your best experience in your career to date? What would, in your mind, is like, the first thing that comes to your mind as being like the best experience so far?

JH  

Best experience? Ah, just one?

VB  

Okay, give us a couple.

AG  

Give us your top ten!

JH  

I mean, to me, working with amazing other talents is, I think...I can't really say I liked working on Dr Jekyll & Hyde over, over Flipper or anything like that. I just...I don't know. I just love just working with creative people. Yeah, you know what I mean? Yeah, definitely. It's like my son the other day he received a trophy from Texas for his little film that he wrote. I was more excited than he was. And I said, “Oh My God, honey you won!” And he goes "Oh, thanks Mom". So I said “okay great, don't jump out of your skin” stop...

AG  

I think he realizes that it's from Texas. [Laughter] Not to degrade any of our Texas listeners, if we have any but...I'm from Oklahoma. So you know... [Laughter]

JH

You know, I said to him, aren't you happy? He says, "But Mummy, I don't actually do it for the trophy. I like the trophy, but I do it because I really love what I do."  That's the same thing; I think that's the feeling that I have as well. I enjoy being on set. It's my happy place. It's my son's happy place. We actually get on really well when we're both on set. Funnily enough.

AG  

Have you ever done anything together?

JH  

Oh, there was a Commonwealth Games commercial. I was...They wanted me to drive him...pretending I'm driving him to his swimming training. That was one. Oh! He's actually in The Witches Knight, as well.

VB  

Oh, fantastic. The one that we can't talk about. Yeah.

JH

Yeah, well, he got cast before I did.

AG  

And see there is already a picture for it up on IMDb.

JH  

Oh. Did you see the picture?

AG

I did, yeah.

JH  

Which one? Of me looking really glamorous?

AG

Let me see. I’ll have to look at it again.

JH

Oh the actual or the mock up poster?

AG

Yeah, I think it’s the mock poster, which is very cool. Very, very cool.

VB  

It is cool. Now obviously being part of this crazy BrisVegas community that we're in, how do you find it for casting? You said before that your son got more auditions than you did.

JH

Okay, with PJ he doesn't get a lot of Australian auditions. He gets some more of American, because he has an agent in Australia, as well as LA, and all his auditions are all American/Canadian based auditions.

AG  

And why do you think that is?

JH

Because he doesn't have an Aussie accent.

AG  

Right. See? And I think that's a very important insight for Australia. Because I suffer from the same thing. I don't have an Australian accent either.

JH

Yeah. He has your accent.

AG

Yeah, yeah. And I get a lot of auditions for American based shows that are filming here, but rarely do I get auditions for the Australian shows that are here. Or I just get cast as an extra. And I love...I love being on set as you said, you know, there's just something about being around creative people...

VB

But, you’re more than just an extra.

AG

Exactly. And what sucks is that they see me and they're like, "Oh! Let's put the camera on her." So then I get seen...

JH  

And then you open your mouth!

AG  

That's right! I get seen in that one little thing and then I can't get cast as anything else because, you know, I've played plain-clothes detective on Harrow for the last three seasons, and I'm like, “Give me one line. I can say no. I can say no. I can say it like an Australian. I could say NO [in Australian accent].” And there you go.

VB  

That was so "Aussie."

JH

That was a bit Aussie. It was a bit scary!

VB  

You have a bit of an accent too, Jennifer.

JH

Accents. I do. I can have her accent as well.

AG  

A little bit. Yeah, not bad. Not bad at all.

JH  

Now with a Southern accent anybody can do a Southern accent...

AG

I agree with that girl, anybody can do a Southern accent. It's so simple.

VB

We will leave that one over there...

JH

But yeah, so with auditions and stuff even with myself because Australia - we're talking 20 years ago, yeah. More than 20 years ago - it wasn't as multicultural or multi-ethnic when it comes to television or film. Vanessa, you would agree to this, unless it was musical theatre because no one really sees you up close.

AG

Yeah, that's right and they could put paint on your face to make you look white.

JH  

But for Films & TV, as you may have seen on my IMDb, all my stuff is all American as well, because I played Mexican.

AG  

Oh, a hot mess. A hot Mexican mess. So, what do you feel the state of Australian Film & TV productions are now? Do you feel that they are becoming more diverse?

JH

Yes, I think so. They're getting there. They are getting there but it's extremely slow. It took over 20 years.

AG  

Yeah. And I think it's you know, I get...this might make me sound racist, I don't know. But sometimes I get turned off when all I see is just white people on a show and I'm like, “Oh, another one. Another one,” because I look around Australia and Australia is a very diverse place. You know, you've got people from all over the world here in Australia. And it's amazing and gorgeous and beautiful and the relationships that we all have because of the diversity and then you go on to television and you just see this really...

VB  

Whitewash

AG  

I'm not gonna say whitewash...

VB  

But I can ‘cause I am white, its one dimensional bullshit.

AG  

Yeah. It's just kind of like the same stories over and over, and, you know, there's no diverse perspective that you're getting from Australian Film & TV. I'm saddened that your son doesn't get more rolls because they're over 10,000 Americans that live here. I don't know how many Canadians live here. But you know, our accents aren't that far apart from each other.

JH  

They're very similar until they start saying "going out."

AG  

Yeah, that's right. There are places in America if you get along the border, that American/ Canadian border where they all have the same accent. America is just as diverse in accents as the UK. Well, maybe not as much as the UK. The UK is crazy. But America is just as diverse in its accents. And just because, you know, we don't all sound exactly the same coming from America. And I think there's a tonne of us here. There's a tonne of diversity here in Australia, and I feel that it needs to be reflected in our Film & TV.

VB  

I agree. Hey, Jennifer, what's your favourite wine?

JH  

Church Block.

VB

Church Block? Nice. Red or white?

JH

Red. I'm actually on my alcohol fasting. I do it every year.

AG

Oh! Tell us about that.

JH

Every year, I don't touch alcohol for six months.

AG  

Six months?

VB

Well, we're not hanging out until you are done.

AG  

That's not...no...wait a minute. Okay. Wait, wait, wait. So, you spend half a year fasting? That's half a year.

VB

That's a long time [general mumbles and laughter]. Why do you do that?

JH  

Just to get my body back and rejuvenate.

AG  

Okay, how much do you drink in the other six months?

JH

[Laughter] That's a different podcast.

AG  

[Laughter] Well this is Wine & Sympathy.

VB  

I'm sympathizing with you. What are you three months in? What, do you start on New Year's and then just go through to June or July?

JH

Well actually, no. I was supposed to start after New Year's, but at the time I was still overseas stuck in a hotel. So what else can you do in a hotel room?

AG

MINIBAR!

JH  

And then you get to the sky lounge. I started, actually...I came home in January. So once I finished my bottle of gin that I brought back, I thought okay, that's it. Six months it is. So I've got until July.

AG  

Oh, that's a long time.

VB  

So, I'll come over in July and we'll have...you can make your favourite dish...

AG  

Or we’ll have you over to do another podcast.

VB

She is a really good cook.

JH  

Yeah. While drunk!

VB  

I will drink while you cook for me, that sounds like a plan.

AG  

I love how Ness just invites herself over, “And you will do the cooking. Thank you.” [Laughter]

VB  

I love to cook, she knows that.

AG  

That's awesome. Well, our podcast equipment is mobile so it can go anywhere.

VB  

So you just invited yourself? [Laughter]

BOTH  

[Laughter] I sure did. Oh, well, I invited Jen to do another podcast.

JH  

End of July, hopefully we'll be allowed to have gatherings then.

VB  

Gosh, how are you coping during this crazy COVID-19 time?

JH  

I'm okay, um, it gives me time. I've cleaned the house several times over. Every morning, I don't know why, I just, every morning, I disinfect every door handle. (mumbles of agreement) I catch myself and what are you doing? There's no one else here, you haven’t left the house.

AG  

Oh but it's good. You never know, germs can just, you know, it's like osmosis or something...

JH  

We've been...we've been okay. We've been okay. We’ve just been laying low. PJ is...I'm helping PJ write his script. A script idea that he has, because he wants to film it. So I said, “Okay, well let's just...we've got plenty of time to write it.”

VB  

Got any roles for two 40 year old women? One called Asabi. One called Ness.

AG  

Hey? [Laughter] Write us in. Write us in as 30 somethings. [Laughter]

JH  

Ha ha - early 30s, thank you, and all the 40s women come. So, anyway, we've been doing that and I’ve been gardening. I've been cooking a lot. Honestly, if I was drinking and cooking the way I've been, I need a liposuction at the end of this covid!

AG  

Oh my god! What’s your favourite...What’s your favourite thing to cook?

JH  

Japanese.

AG  

Japanese food. I love Japanese food. Chawanmushi is probably my favourite Japanese dish. Do you know that dish?

JH

No.

AG

It’s like an egg custard and it has a little bit of vegetables in it.

JH  

It’s a dessert?

AG  

No. It’s not a dessert.

VB  

It’s weird.

AG  

What?

VB

You said egg custard.

AG

Yeah. It's delicious. It's actually very savoury. It's very savoury. And it has a little roasted chestnut in the middle. It's kind of like hidden in the middle. Yeah, it's my favourite, favourite Japanese dish. And yeah, it's great. You can't get it outside of Japan.

JH  

We can't have any nuts in the house.

VB

Nut allergies?

AG

Oh no, that's sad.

JH  

Full on nut allergies.

VB  

Yeah, that's hectic. Do you have an epi pen, because I love hitting people with needles. That's another podcast.

AG  

That is a very different podcast. [Laughter]

JH

Yeah. We have an epi pen in every room, so we're good. We've got that covered.

VB

Oh that’s good. Nice, nice. Alright, so we're gonna finish up here. But I'm going to have a beautiful photo of you on our Facebook page.

AG

Yes.

VB

...and some links to your Insta and your Facebook. And we're going to check in again in a couple of months’ time, actually in six months when you're cooking for us, because I wanna know, I mean, you're only just stepping back into the spotlight, so to speak. I want to know how you go. This is really fascinating for me, and obviously, I love you. And I just think it's really important that, as females, that we stay connected, and we lift each other up and support one another. And I do support you 100%.

AG  

Yeah. Thank you so much for having a chat with us. Yeah, and we definitely look forward to seeing all that you have coming up.

JH  

Thank you. Thanks for having me, guys. That was fun.

VB

It was improv!

AG  

But we are actors, that's right. Improv. Yeah. [Laughter]

JH  

What happened to method acting?

AG  

Oh, well, you know. [Laughter] I think we're always method acting.

VB  

Yeah, I think that went away when we had a glass of wine!

AG  

I think we become method actors.

VB

Alright. Thanks very much to our wine sponsors this evening. Me.

ALL

[Laugh]

VB

Thanks a lot to Jennifer Holt for being part of Wine & Sympathy.

AG  

Thanks, Jennifer.

VB  

Bye bye!

[END]

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B-sides

In this week's episode of Shuffology, our Shuffologists, Asabi Goodman, Josh Daveta, and Gracie Mack construct a playlist of their favourite B-sides.

EPISODE NOTES: What is a "B-side" you may ask? Well it's a song that is deemed not as good as its counterpart for single release (usually on the song "other" side of a record). Join our Shuffologists as they talk through some of their favourite B-sides. Some you may be surprised to learn about, others you may well be familiar with.

Episode Playlist

Plastic Fantastic - Flesh for Lulu

Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin

Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On - The Temptations

One Country - Midnight Oil

Green Onions - Booker T. & the MGs

Outside - Mariah Carey

Infatuation - Christina Aguilera

I'm Still Breathing - Katy Perry

Enchanted - Taylor Swift

Autumn Goodbye - Britney Spears

We will rock you - Queen

You can't always get what you want - Rolling stones

Gloria - Them

God only knows - Beach boys

Helplessly hoping - Crosby stills & Nash

Issa Flop

Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers

I'm the Walrus - The Beatles

Phresh Out the Runway - Rhianna

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What About Your Friends...

In this week's episode of Shuffology, our Shuffologists, Asabi Goodman, Josh Daveta, and Gracie Mack construct a playlist of their friends' songs.

EPISODE NOTES: Sharing is caring, and what better way to say you care than through music! That's right, this week our Shuffologists chat about the songs sung by their nearest and dearest - their friends! Brisbane has a thriving music scene and why not share that with the world?! From jazz to pop to funk, the gang will cover it all! Tune in, and you may just find a new favourite! There's no "Issa Flop" segment this week, because...that would just be awkward!

Episode Playlist

Traffic - Kerbside Collection

Individual - Lecia Louise

Dopamine - The Urban Sea

Try - Hat Fitz & Cara

Hold On - Hat Fitz & Cara

Eye to Eye - Jordan Rakei

Gotta Have You - Garret Lyon

Laura - Kendall Layt

Lightning - Magnus Murphy

SDE - Semantics

Melopepon - HRBRT

Find comfort in what ends - Charlotte Mclean

Stonk - Osaka Punch

Georgia's Track - Tiana Khasi

Wynter (Feat Laneous) - MKO

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