From Great Big Sea to the Great Big Canadian Road TripIn this episode of The Radical Fabulatorium, we talk about Séan's journey from fronting one of Canada’s most celebrated bands to life as a solo artist, author, and outspoken advocate for unity and sobriety.We cover:Leaving the “Great Big Tour Bus” to embrace sobrietyWhy he only plays theatres now, not barsMusic as medicine against division and polarizationThe raw and joyful versions of “Stronger”Making Shanty Man during lockdown with Hawksley Workman & Gordie JohnsonHis memoir One Good Reason and the hope it offersSéan’s Saint John show on Sept 27 is sold out, but you can find his music and book at www.seanmccannsings.com.Follow The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.theradfab.com
Inside ArtsLink NB with Jeri KnoppFrom free studio space to game-changing mentorships, ArtsLink NB is doing big things — and Programming Director Jeri Knopp breaks it all down.We talk about:The Community Studio and Lending LibraryPro photo and documentation gear for artistsMonthly “Documentation Days” across New BrunswickThe CATAPULT Arts AcceleratorArtist residencies in nature and cross-cultural settingsOne-on-one coaching and The Foundry video course libraryThe Status of the Artist movement in NBPlus: Jeri’s upcoming nonfiction book about death, grief, and letting goMore about ArtsLink NB:https://artslinknb.com/Jeri Knopp’s website:https://www.jericho-knopp.com/Follow The Radical FabulatoriumPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/theradfabInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theradfabTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/theradfabFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theradfabWebsite: https://www.theradfab.com
I sat down with Dan Briggs, bass player for Between the Buried and Me, to talk about their new album The Blue Nowhere. We got into the creative process, the band’s history with Jamie King, and how small ideas can grow into big moments on a BTBAM record. Dan also shared thoughts on joining Inside Out Music and seeing a label as a true curator, memories of touring with The End, and building his vocabulary of reaction.
Crown Lands’ Kevin and Cody join me to discuss their new releases Ritual I & II. We get into the meditative sound of the records, their connection to the larger Fearless narrative, and the financial challenges of crossing the border for shows.
I sat down with Steven Andrews, a Fringe veteran and registered nurse, to talk about his one-person show One Last Touch.Based on his own story, the show is funny, heartfelt, and a little raw — exploring love, health scares, judgments we make about others, and the healing power of human connection. Steven mixes humor with heavy truths, weaving in everything from nursing to witch hunting to the impact of a single hug.We also get into his 13 years on the Fringe circuit, how a health scare changed the way he nurses, what keeps him from getting complacent, and why Lily’s lobster poutine in Saint John is basically divine.Recorded live during the Fundy Fringe Festival at @local107.3fm, this episode is part storytelling, part Fringe road diary, and part reminder to approach life with openness and gratitude.Listen now wherever you get podcasts or at theradfab.com.
Kiwi comic Sully O. Sullivan joined me live on-air at @local107.3fm during @fundyfringefestival to talk about his show A Complete Idiot’s Guide to New Zealand and his first time gigging “way out east.”We cover New Zealand culture, the difference between Fringe and club crowds, and how a simple Halifax–Saint John trip turned into an odyssey.Catch him next at @halifaxfringefestival on Sunday, Aug 31 at 1:30 PM
Had a blast talking with Jackie and Nathaniel from Affair of Honor live on-air at @local107.3fm about their multiverse-hopping, steel-clashing, heart-wrenching stage show MULTIVERES — fresh off the @halifaxfringefestival circuit.We get into:– The chaotic joy of fight-based theatre– Writing and building an entire show in 30 days– Video games, doomscrolling, and emotional storytelling– Stage combat, safety, and why your fight should always mean something– Creating space for women and racialized performers in action-heavy theatre– Why slippers and vases make great nursing home weaponsThey also break down how they train actors, balance high emotion with high-impact fights, and find connection through stories — even in a world full of screens.If you’ve ever wished your theatre had more brawls, boss battles, and heart, this one’s for you.
On this week’s episode of The Radical Fabulatorium, I talk with Brynn and Emily — longtime friends and collaborators — about their darkly comedic one-woman show The Prick, which just wrapped at the Fundy Fringe Festival and is headed next to the Halifax Fringe.Recorded live at Local 107.3FM, this conversation dives into the joy of making weird theatre with people you trust, the strange and beautiful life of a cactus metaphor, what it takes to direct a solo show, and how it feels to perform something vulnerable and a little absurd in front of a live audience.We also talk about pop culture puns, swearing in serious moments, forgetting your lines mid-show, and why sometimes the funniest moments aren’t written — they just sneak in when the tension breaks.If you’ve ever talked to your houseplants, or found meaning in something that wasn’t supposed to have any, this one’s for you.
In this episode, I catch up with disability rights advocate Kurt Goddard. We talk about his work with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the difference between legal and supported decision-making, and the very real impacts of ableism in everyday life.We also get into AI, morning run clubs, old-school file sharing, figure skating, and how a broken ankle may have inspired a paramedic’s career.
In this episode, I talk with Kathryn Taylor and Charlie Hume, co-founders of Starr Street Productions, about their new play A Guide to Collecting Antique Maps, premiering at this year’s Fundy Fringe Festival in Saint John, New Brunswick.The play is a dark comedy about a couple in rural Oregon whose quiet life is disrupted when one of them leaves for what may—or may not—be a cult. As the story unfolds, it asks a complex question: What happens when both people are right, but someone still has to be wrong?We cover:– The inspiration behind the show– Turning a short screenplay into a live stage play– Their collaborative process, from “word vomit” to punch-up sessions– Why creating their own work is more rewarding than auditioning for others' scripts– The benefits of performing on the Fringe Festival circuit vs. NYC's costly theatre scene– Their training in method acting and how they use it– What it’s like performing a two-person show that evolves every night with the audienceShowtimes at the Haven Music Hall:Tues, Aug 19 – 5:00 PMWed, Aug 20 – 9:00 PMThurs, Aug 21 – 9:30 PMFri, Aug 22 – 9:30 PMSat, Aug 23 – 5:00 PM(All times Atlantic)Tickets and info:fundyfringefestival.comFollow Starr Street Productions:instagram.com/starr.street.productionsFollow The Radical Fabulatorium:patreon.com/theradfabinstagram.com/theradfabtwitter.com/theradfabfacebook.com/theradfabtheradfab.com#StarrStreetProductions #AGuideToCollectingAntiqueMaps #FundyFringe #FringeFestival #DarkComedyPlay #TheatreCreators #IndieTheatre #LivePerformance #MethodActing #NewYork #RadFab #TheRadicalFabulatorium #AtlanticCanadaTheatre #FringeDebut #TheatreInterview
In this episode, I sit down with Tall Mark, musical artist and performer, to talk about his show Eat It Anyway, presenting at the 13th annual Fundy Fringe Festival in Saint John, New Brunswick.Tall Mark describes the show as a “bard jester” autobiography told through non-fiction absurd realism—blending satire, compassion, and musical storytelling. It’s a joyful, goofy, and unexpectedly profound solo piece filled with original songs, audience interaction, and a message about saying yes to life.We talk about the philosophy behind the show, his improv-based approach to dissolving the fourth wall, and how humor can serve as a tool for healing. We also get into themes like capitalism, healthcare, and existential dread, along with previews of songs like “$100 Hot Dog” and “Be Kind.”Eat It Anyway runs at the Haven Music Hall during Fundy Fringe:Tues 8:00 PMWed 10:30 PMThurs 5:00 PMFri 6:30 PMSat 8:00 PMTickets and more info:fundyfringefestival.comeatitanyway.caFollow Tall Mark:tallmarkmusic.cominstagram.com/tallmarkmusicfacebook.com/tallmarkmusictwitter.com/tallmarkmusicyoutube.com/@tallmarkmusicFollow The Radical Fabulatorium:patreon.com/theradfabinstagram.com/theradfabtwitter.com/theradfabfacebook.com/theradfabtheradfab.com#EatItAnyway #Tallmark #FundyFringe #FringeFestival #BardJester #AbsurdRealism #MusicComedy #SoloPerformance #CanadianFringe #RadFab #TheRadicalFabulatorium #AtlanticCanadaTheatre #SatiricalTheatre #HealingThroughHumor
In this episode, I talk with Alan Fehr, creator and performer of The Naked Mennonite—a provocative one-person show that blends gay burlesque with Mennonite history and theology.We talk about why he created the show, how it evolved from comedy into emotional vulnerability, and what it’s like to perform with a Bible in hand. Alan shares stories of unexpected audience reactions, challenges common stereotypes about Mennonite identity, and explains how performance can become a space for healing, humor, and hope.The Naked Mennonite: LIVE will be part of this year’s Fundy Fringe Festival in Saint John, New Brunswick. Catch the show at the BMO Studio Theatre from Tuesday, August 19 to Saturday, August 26.Tickets and info:https://fundyfringefestival.com/Follow The Naked Mennonite:https://linktr.ee/StephenHarderhttps://instagram.com/harder.stephenhttps://www.facebook.com/NakedMennonite/https://www.youtube.com/@UC7hPZYGlIl76Xnt0Uz17N7gFollow The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.theradfab.com#TheNakedMennonite #QueerTheatre #FundyFringe #MennoniteIdentity #FringeFestival #BurlesqueShow #FaithAndSexuality #LGBTPerformance #RadFab #TheRadicalFabulatorium #BibleAndBurlesque #WinnipegFringe
In this episode, I talk with Mark McColgan, crew chief of the Saint John Trail Running Club, about how he went from hating running to becoming a central figure in Saint John’s growing trail scene.We get into how trail running differs from road running, the stories behind races like Looney Loops and Bootstrap Boogie, and how the club grew into a 5,000+ member community. We also talk safety tips, night running, gear (yes, chafing is real), and the fear of “being last.”Whether you’re deep into the trail life or just trail-curious, Mark’s honest, funny take on the sport—and the culture around it—is worth a listen.Learn more or sign up for a run:https://www.saintjohntrailrunning.com/The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.johnadamian.comhttps://www.theradfab.com#trailrunning #saintjohnnb #saintjohntrailrunning #runningcommunity #looneyloops #bootstrapboogie #rompinrockwood #poleymountain #eastcoastbeastcoast #trailrace #eastcoastrunning #atlanticcanada #outdoorpodcast #clydesdalerunner #grouprun #markmccolgan #radfab #theradicalfabulatorium #chasingtrailspodcast #trailgear
In this episode, I talk with André, Joel, and Robby—members of Pixel.wav, a 10-piece nerdy-orchestral ensemble bringing Final Fantasy music to life in a fresh, genre-bending way.We dig into how the band formed, the struggle to pick a name, and the joy (and chaos) of arranging iconic video game scores for live performance. They share how they chose their set list, created medleys, balanced the ensemble, and kept things fun and surprising for both the audience and the musicians.We also talk about visuals, tempo choices, and why Final Fantasy music hits so hard—especially when interpreted through their unique blend of classical, rock, jazz, and nerd-fueled passion.Check out Pixel.wav:https://linktr.ee/Pixel.wav.nbThe Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.johnadamian.comhttps://www.theradfab.com#FinalFantasyMusic #VideoGameMusic #PixelWav #GameMusic #JRPG #NerdyOrchestral #FF6 #FF4 #ChiptuneToOrchestra #OrchestralRock #FanConcert #LivePerformance #EastCoastMusic #AtlanticCanadaMusic #SaintJohnNB #Interview #NewBrunswickCanada #TheRadFab #Podcast #TheRadicalFabulatorium #Local1073FM #LocalFM
On this episode, I'm joined by the Berserker Blóthar of GWAR to talk about the band’s grotesque mission, their upcoming EP “The Return of Gor-Gor” (out July 25, 2025), and the lore-packed comic book that comes with it.We get into:– Gor-Gor's resurrection and tragic origin story (RIP Mom)– The circus train disaster that inspired the new single– Writing songs that sound like someone is dying– GWAR’s views on animal welfare, vinyl pressings, and Canada’s “excellent dairy”– How GWARcoin might replace the US dollar– Who Blóthar would resurrect just to kill every night– And yes, how he’d personally destroy my friend ShawnWe also talk songwriting, recording live shows, the joy of between-song skits, and whether GWAR experiences the space-time continuum the same way we puny human mortals do.—Check out GWAR:https://www.gwar.net/The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.johnadamian.comhttps://www.theradfab.com—#GWAR #Blothar #GorGor #TheReturnOfGorGor #GWARcomic #GWARcoin #HeavyMetal #MetalInterview #MetalPodcast #PunkRock #MetalBand #CircusTrainDisaster #ShockRock #StageBlood #MetalLore#ComicBookInterview #VinylRelease #TourLife #LiveMetal #MusicInterview #RockHistory#SaintJohnNB #Interview #NewBrunswickCanada #TheRadFab #Podcast #TheRadicalFabulatorium #Local1073FM #LocalFM
On today’s episode of The Radical Fabulatorium, I welcome Luke Bentham, frontman and guitarist of @TheDirtyNil.We talk about the beautiful struggle of life on tour, their new album The Lash, Luke’s evolving vocal and songwriting process, and why The Dirty Nil continues to retain full control over their music rights.We also get into the inspiration behind “Spider Dream,” the stripped-down recording style of The Lash, how singing lessons, push-ups, and “one-day-at-a-time” thinking help Luke stay grounded, and the band’s DIY mindset, love for covers, and embrace of imperfection in rock and roll.Check out The Dirty Nil: www.thedirtynil.comThe Radical Fabulatorium:www.patreon.com/theradfabwww.instagram.com/theradfabwww.twitter.com/theradfabwww.facebook.com/theradfabwww.johnadamian.comwww.theradfab.com#thedirtynil #canadianrock #altrock #tourlife #musicpodcast #diymusic #podcastepisode #songwritinginsights #lifeontheroad @DineAloneRecords #saintjohnnb #interview #newbrunswickcanada #theradfab #theradicalfabulatorium #local1073fm #localfm
On today's episode of the Rad Fab I welcome @Mark_Hemmings.We chat about the ethical challenges in different types of photography, the impact of AI and digital tools, and the balance between technical skill and creative expression. Mark also shares how his experience with ultramarathons has shaped the way he works and thinks as a photographer. We talk about the business side of creative work, like staying organized, managing money, and why those skills are just as important as the creative ones.Check out Mark's work here:https://markhemmings.com/Episode Timeline:0:00 Back on Campus Radio & Early Photography History2:30 Photography Ethics5:00 Photography vs. Music9:00 Film vs. Digital Photos & Editing Secrets12:45 Why Pros Take Fewer, Better Photos16:00 When "Mistakes" Make Better Art25:30 Running Ultra-Marathons & Taking Photos at the Same Time33:45 Ultra-Marathon Fuel45:00 Super Shoes50:00 Stop Wasting Money on Gear58:00 The "Rule of Thirds" Explained59:30 How to Guide the Viewer's Eye in Your Photos1:04:00 When Photography Becomes a Chore1:09:00 Pro-Level Photos on Your Phone1:12:30 The Unsexy Side of Art1:18:00 New Documentary1:20:30 Connect with Mark & His Campus Radio HistoryThe Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.johnadamian.comhttps://www.theradfab.com#photography #ultramarathon #author #saintjohnnb #interview #newbrunswickcanada #theradfab #podcast #theradicalfabulatorium #local1073fm #localfm #saintjohnnb #festival
On today's episode of the Rad Fab, I welcome Ray Gracewood, founder of Area 506 and former LocalFM music director, to chat about the festival's 10 year anniversary.Check out all things Area 506 here:https://www.area506.ca/Episode Timeline:0:00 Ray's history at Local FM1:15 The resurgence of physical media4:30 Revisiting the "Seattle North" era of 90s Maritimes music9:10 The origins and risky beginnings of the Area 506 Festival12:45 Ray's "punk rock approach" to risk-taking, recalling a memorable SNFU show.14:00 A look back at Area 506's inaugural festival lineup16:30 Discussing the importance of francophone representation21:00 Festival attendance demographics and Area 506's economic impact on Saint John, NB25:00 The commitment to featuring local bands as openers30:00 Navigating ticket sales, creating urgency, and the "last-minute town" phenomenon32:00 The "diabolical" yet beloved tradition of releasing band names one by one33:30 Positive outlook on Saint John's waterfront development festival riders38:45 The importance of a strong, trusted production crew for event success41:00 Final thoughts and a call to action for local residents to support Saint John's growing events and live music sceneThe Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.johnadamian.comhttps://www.theradfab.com#area506 #saintjohnnb #localmusic #interview #newbrunswickcanada #theradfab #podcast #theradicalfabulatorium #local1073fm #localfm #saintjohnnb #festival
On today's episode I welcome Andy Maize & Josh Finlayson from Skydiggers into the Radical Fabulatorium.Skydiggers new album, Dreams & Second Chances, is out now!Check out the band here:https://skydiggers.com/The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.johnadamian.comhttps://www.theradfab.com#newalbum #skydiggers #bathouse #interview #newbrunswickcanada #theradfab #podcast #theradicalfabulatorium #local1073fm #localfm #saintjohnnb #guitarist
On today's episode I welcome Patrik Jensen from THE HAUNTED into the Radical Fabulatorium.THE HAUNTED's 10th studio album, Songs of Last Resort, comes out on May 30th, 2025, on Century Media, and it rips!Check out the band here:https://www.centurymedia.com/artist/the-haunted