Red Couch Podcast

Episode 67: Race Against The Clock

As the Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) is calling for submissions, the annual "Forest City 48" competition is gearing up to begin! Challenging teams to write, shoot, and edit a short film under a strict timeline, host Amy Simon is joined with FCFF Founder and Executive Director Dorothy Downs and Fanshawe Advanced Filmmaking professor Carson Haight to talk about this race against the clock. Listen in to find out more!

Episode 66: The Arts and Music Episode

Time to pick up where we left off in our last episode, 'Art Curious,’ but this time with a very special guest. Host Amy Simon is joined once again by Interrobang illustrator Ian Indiano, and new to the Interrobang podcast, internationally acclaimed visual artist and former Fanshawe professor Gerard Peter Pas, whose art has been exhibited in many of the world's most renowned museums and galleries. From being involved in the 70s punk movement to coming to grips with a physical disability caused by polio, Gerard takes us on a journey through his artistic career.

Episode 65: Art Curious with Illustrator Ian Indiano

It's time to go beyond the studio with host Amy Simon and Interrobang illustrator Ian Indiano! From musicians to circus performers, Ian talks about growing up in an artistic family and why he believes art still holds value in today's society. Get ready for a great insight into the creative world of art!

Episode 64: Russian Propaganda

Russian attacks are continuing on Ukrainian soil; but that's not how Russians are seeing it. This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon speaks with Russian international student Veronika Ignatova about Russian propaganda and the fake news circling her country's view of the Ukraine invasion. Getting both sides of the story, Veronika also talks about her newfound financial troubles due to Russian sanctions and boycotts, as well as population scrutiny.

Episode 63: Amy Simon with Ukrainian reporter Svitlana Stryhun

On this special episode of the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon is joined by Ukrainian Interrobang freelance reporter, Svitlana (Lana) Stryhun. As Russian attacks continue on Ukrainian soil, Lana gives us a deeper insight into the tragedies caused by the relentless bombing, told through the stories of her family and loved ones back home. We thank Lana for opening up on this episode of the Interrobang Podcast.

Episode 62: Reporter Rants: Super Bowl Special

The Super Bowl is taking over Reporter Rants this week on the Interrobang podcast. Host Amy Simon catches up with Interrobang sports reporter Brad Kreamer to go over the highlights from this year's game! From historical plays to halftime show questions, there's something in it for everyone.

Episode 61: Black History Month Special Episode, Part 2: Lydia Collins

It's time to pick up where we left off here on the Interrobang podcast. Host Amy Simon is joined once again with writer and sexual health educator Lydia Collins. With a focus on HIV prevention in African, Caribbean and Black communities, not to mention decolonial consent education, this episode is all about reflection. While in part one, the two talked about Lydia's personal experiences and her published poetry books, part  two focuses on the overall message Lydia wants to give to her audience: "You can't put a condom on racism."

Episode 60: Black History Month Special Episode, Part 1: Lydia Collins

Host Amy Simon is back and joined by a very special guest to kick off Black History Month this week on the Interrobang podcast. Lydia Collins is a writer and sexual health educator with a focus on HIV prevention in African, Caribbean and Black communities, and decolonial consent education. Through Lydia's personal stories and diving into her various self-published poetry books, she discusses the importance of consent and the power behind setting boundaries.

Episode 59: OPSEU 110 president Darryl Bedford

Editor Hannah Theodore is back to host an all-new episode of the Interrobang podcast. Hannah chats with OPSEU 110 president Darryl Bedford about the latest development in the ongoing colleges labour dispute. Hear their full conversation and catch up with all the latest news from Interrobang in this week's podcast.

Episode 58 - Students making a difference: Elliot Hegel

When the province announced its new approach to COVID-19 testing, Western University student Elliot Hegel worked with Carleton University computer science student Henry Morris to launch rapidreport.ca for people in Ontario to self-report Rapid Antigen Tests. Host Amy Simon talks to Elliot about everything from the inspiration for the website, to the public response from the data collected. All while encouraging students to go after their aspirations and desires now.