Listen Now

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto-based comedian, actor and YouTuber Marlon Palmer (aka.ThatDudeMcfly) for an exclusive interview. They discuss Marlon’s early beginnings in entertainment, his experience on MuchMusic’s VJ Search reality tv show, his decision to pursue YouTube, the creative approach he takes to creating content, the motivation behind starting his own podcast Extra Gravy, his experience hosting popular online web series Before They Were Famous, the importance of being authentic, qualities upcoming entertainers need to possess for longevity and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring comedians, actors, and entertainers from Canada and abroad take their career to the next level. FEATURED   Guest - Marlon Palmer  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thatdudemcfly/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSUxR0ikR_obQWetir9LOKg Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThatDudeMCFLY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Thatdudemcfly-238781193599851 Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@themarlonpalmer?lang=en FOLLOW  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realtalksshow/ Tik Tok - http://www.tiktok.com/@arealcollective Website - https://www.arealcollective.com/

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based songwriter, producer and artist Kofi for an exclusive interview. They discuss Kofi’s early beginnings in music, experimenting with different sounds and styles of music, his new EP Story of My Life, the importance of fanning your own flame, signing a record deal with Red Bull Records, the success of singles Came Up and Wake Up, the qualities to look for in a good artist manager, the benefits of a music lawyer and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring artists, producers and songwriters from Canada and abroad take their career to the next level. FEATURED Guest - Kofi Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jmgkofi/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Zgyvbz8emPk8IO8vz3BNA/featured Twitter - https://twitter.com/jmgkofi Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2JcaA7O Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/kofi/1168364061 CREW Producer: Jesse Carducci, Brady Carducci, Daniel De Mediros, Mike Upfold @officialupfold Director of Photography: Daniel De Medeiros - @danieldemedeiros Editor: Daniel De Medeiros Audio & Music: Jesse Carducci - @jessecarducci Host: Brady Carducci - @bradycarducci FOLLOW  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realtalksshow/ Tik Tok - http://www.tiktok.com/@arealcollective Website - https://www.arealcollective.com/

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based entrepreneur and professional tennis player Raheel Manji for an exclusive interview. They discuss Raheel’s early beginnings in tennis, overcoming setbacks, the theme of resilience, motivations behind starting his newest venture Mission Elite, the importance of leading by example, and the responsibility of being an elite athlete with high character. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring entrepreneurs and athletes from Canada and abroad take their career to the next level. FEATURED Guest - Raheel Manji Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raheelmanji/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rmanji17 Company - Mission Elite Performance Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/missioneliteperformance/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/missionelite Twitter - https://twitter.com/mission_elite FOLLOW Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realtalksshow/ Tik Tok - http://www.tiktok.com/@arealcollective Website - https://www.arealcollective.com/

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based Photographer, Director of Photography and Media Consultant Kayse Egal for an exclusive interview. They discuss Kayse’s early beginnings in photography, his experience working with creative incubator Hxouse, relationship with Ahmed Ismail and Lamar C. Taylor, his creative approach to shooting portraiture, and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring photographers and creatives from Canada and abroad take their career to the next level. DONATE   Breonna Taylor - https://ca.gofundme.com/f/we-want-justice-for-breonna-taylor Shukri Abdi - https://ca.gofundme.com/f/shurki-abdis-family FEATURED   Guest - Kayse Egal  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/notoriouslenses/?hl=en YouTube - https://bit.ly/2TQRdD3 Website - https://notoriouslenses.ca/ Email - info@notoriouslenses.ca FOLLOW  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realtalksshow/ Tik Tok - http://www.tiktok.com/@arealcollective Website - https://www.arealcollective.com/

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based creative director, photographer and YouTuber Alen Palander for an exclusive interview. They discuss Alen’s early beginnings in photography, immigrating to Canada from Iraq, the power of social media, his production company Palander Studios Inc., the future of influencer marketing and content creation, connecting with your audience online and much more. Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring photographers and creatives from Canada and abroad take their career to the next level. FEATURED   Guest - Alen Palander    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alenpalander/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/alenpalander Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/apalander YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgiRguiE-4lIMQSCzVaOKaA FOLLOW  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realtalksshow/ Tik Tok - http://www.tiktok.com/@arealcollective Website - https://www.arealcollective.com/

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based artist, producer and entrepreneur Jvnior for an exclusive interview. They discuss Jvnior’s beginnings in music as an artist, the importance of playlists and music streaming platforms, how artists can utilize such platforms to grow their brand,  the positives and negatives of artists buying fake streams, changes within the music industry and much more.  Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring artists and music executives from Canada and abroad take their career to the next level. FEATURED   Guest - Jvnior    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jvnior/?hl=en  Twitter - https://twitter.com/6vnior  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaP_w3Janzo8-n03YwlUW5g FOLLOW  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realtalksshow/  Tik Tok - http://www.tiktok.com/@arealcollective  Website - https://www.arealcollective.com/

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based photographer, creative director, and YouTuber Chris Hau for an exclusive interview. They discuss Chris’ introduction into the creative world, early inspirations, online branding, the positives and negatives of social media, how he has leveraged his brand to work with some of the biggest companies in the world, and much more.  Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring content creators from Canada and abroad take their career to the next level. FEATURED   Guest - Chris Hau   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishau/?hl=en  Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheChrisHau  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thechrishau  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/thechrishau FOLLOW  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realtalksshow/  Tik Tok - http://www.tiktok.com/@arealcollective  Website - https://www.arealcollective.com/

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based photographer, producer, entrepreneur and YouTuber Lizzie Peirce for an exclusive interview. They discuss Lizzie’s introduction into the creative world, early inspirations, women empowerment within the creative media space, how to turn your passion into a business, the responsibilities of having a large platform and much more.  Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring content creators from Canada and abroad take their career to the next level. FEATURED  Guest - Lizzie Peirce  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizziepeirce/?hl=en  Twitter - https://twitter.com/LizziePeirce  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lizzie.peirce  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsWFyJ87FDWxxxWw1BOIwPA FOLLOW  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realtalksshow/  Tik Tok - http://www.tiktok.com/@arealcollective  Website - https://www.arealcollective.com/

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto rapper and songwriter Supreme Swiss as well as producer, songwriter, and audio engineer Henny Hendrx for an exclusive interview. They discuss their new single “Twisted”, the importance of networking, meeting Birdman and Jermaine Dupri in Atlanta, early musical inspirations, performing, the effects COVID-19 has had on the music industry, upcoming music and much more.  Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics, but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring artists from Canada and abroad take their career to the next level. Find Swiss here: https://www.instagram.com/supreme_swiss/?hl=en. Find Henny here: https://www.instagram.com/hennyhendrx/?hl=en Learn more about REAL here: https://www.arealcollective.com/

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Montreal native and artist CJ Flemings for an exclusive interview. They discuss how CJ developed his love for music, the effects COVID-19 has had on the music industry, his special relationship with the city of Toronto, his latest studio album Mascara Tears, virtual concerts, upcoming music, and much more.  Not only do we dive into a discussion about these topics, but we also share valuable advice that can help aspiring artists from Canada and abroad take their career to the next level. Find CJ here: https://www.instagram.com/cjflemings/?hl=en Learn more about REAL: https://www.arealcollective.com/

Host Brady Carducci sits down with Toronto based graphic designer Certified Benji for an interview. They discuss how Benji got his start in graphic design, the opportunity of a lifetime to go on tour with Tory Lanez, designing cover art for some of the industry's top artists, including Roy Woods, Houdini, and Lil Tecca, his creative approach and much more. Find Benji here: https://www.instagram.com/certified.benji/?hl=en Learn more about REAL: https://www.arealcollective.com/

The REAL Collective team sat down with up and coming Toronto based artist Probably Raymond. They discussed his love and passion for music, performing at major Toronto music festivals, and his experience touring across Canada with Scamp and New City on the Getting Closer Tour. Find Probably Raymond here: https://www.instagram.com/probablyraymond Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com

The REAL Collective team had the pleasure of sitting down with Toronto radio and media personality Apollo P. They discussed how Apollo got his start in radio, his work with Vibe 105 FM, how he grew his media platform Apollo For The People, and his inspiration behind starting his podcast The Educated and The Reckless. Find Apollo here: https://www.instagram.com/apolloplease Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com

The REAL Collective team had the opportunity to sit down with multifaceted photographer and creative Jack Roy. They discussed his passion and journey in photography, his work with Toronto artist Anders, as well as his working relationship with NST and his future goals in the creative field. Find Jack here: https://www.instagram.com/jackthomasroy Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com

Host Brady Carducci had the pleasure of sitting down with Toronto based artists Kysean and Reeko Rieffe for an exclusive interview. They discussed their upcoming collaborative EP, Toronto’s hip hop scene, relationship with blogs and media outlets, and rising concerns of gun violence and political issues within Toronto. Not only do they dive into a discussion about these topics, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring artists looking to be successful within the industry. Find Kysean here: https://www.instagram.com/kyseanthedon Find Kysean here: https://www.instagram.com/reekorieffe Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com

Host Brady Carducci sat down with Toronto based writer, poet and performer Shane Chambers. They discussed his passion for writing, his new book Glitter & Gold, his publishing deal with the Good Quote Publishing Company, the role writers play when it comes to mental health, as well as how he dealt with fear and struggle early on in his writing career. Not only do they dive into his story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring writers and poets alike. Find Shane here: https://www.instagram.com/bringmeyourlove Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com

Guest host CJ Swan had the pleasure of sitting down with Toronto based multi-faceted writer and artist manager Claudia McNeilly for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. They discussed her passion for writing, her work with Vogue, her appearances on Iron Chef Canada, her favourite places to travel to and enjoy the cuisine, as well as her role as an artist manager for up and coming Toronto artist Nue. Not only do they dive into her story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring writers and managers looking to be successful within the industry. Find Claudia here: https://www.instagram.com/claudiamillions Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com

Host Brady Carducci sat down with Toronto based artist, songwriter and producer Hollywoodsos for an exclusive 1 on 1 interview. They discussed early influences in music, his involvement in founding One Umbrella, as well as his new single Wrist Wear and upcoming EP Don’t Worry. Not only do they dive into his story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring artists looking to be successful within the industry. Find Notifi here: https://www.instagram.com/itshollywoodsos Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com

Host Brady Carducci had the pleasure of sitting down with Toronto based rapper and singer Notifi for an interview. They discussed how he developed his love for music, his debut EP Collateral, as well as what fans can expect from a Notifi show. Not only do they dive into his story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring artists in the industry. Find Notifi here: https://www.instagram.com/notifi Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com

Host Brady Carducci sat down with Toronto based audio engineer Dominic “Dot” Okune for an exclusive interview. They discussed how he got his start in audio engineering, his role in helping to cultivate the sound of Toronto’s next generation of artists, as well as his work with rising stars Anders and Ali Gatie. Not only do they dive into his story, but they also touch on important skills and best practices for aspiring audio engineers and music professionals looking to be successful within the industry. Find more about Dominic here: https://www.instagram.com/dotdaengineer Learn more about REAL: arealcollective.com