Sleepless

What if the secret to 300 podcast episodes is treating every interview like a first date? The sleepless boys sit down with Sammy Younan to share why doing the homework matters, how a bar studio led to guests spilling set secrets over wine, and why being a "nerd" just means loving something enough to learn everything about it.We also get into why developing actual taste matters more than ever, and the one thing that separates creators who quit from those who keep going.Check out My Summer Lair:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysummerlairWebpage: https://mysummerlair.com/Follow Sleepless Studios on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sleeplesssocials/And Listen or watch the Sleepless Podcast at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sleepless/id1742839487Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39oExSG7o0vAh48xLwahRL?si=02f46a21a48346eaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty-VM2J9ibs&list=PLLwseAJLDjWtWJ7zLMSdJ4JBRd0wy0kBKAnd if you're an artist in the Toronto area, come check out Sleepless Studios https://www.sleeplessstudios.io/

Exciting Update: In our ongoing mission to celebrate local artists, we will occasionally be bringing in guests to host the show. Today's episode will be hosted by Remy(https://www.instagram.com/remy_lethbridge), who we've had on as a guest, and is a pillar of the local community, and we're thrilled to let her lead this discussion today. Today on Sleepless guest-host Remy sits down with Eunice Yeung (eunicecycle) to discuss how she accidentally became a DJ (thanks to an April Fools' joke) and a singer (thanks to a hilarious misunderstanding). She shares how her dad became a viral sensation, why she never asks people for gigs directly, and the psychology behind staying visible on social media. Eunice also opens up about dating in Toronto's small rave scene, dealing with hate comments, and mentoring young women in male-dominated spaces like DJing.Check out EuniceCycle:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eunicecycle TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@eunice.cycleYouTube:  @EuniceCycle  And check out her music under Eunice Yeung at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rg1IEMpnalV1dUbmUVEI5 Follow Sleepless Studios on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sleeplesssocials/And Listen or watch the Sleepless Podcast at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sleepless/id1742839487Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39oExSG7o0vAh48xLwahRL?si=02f46a21a48346eaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty-VM2J9ibs&list=PLLwseAJLDjWtWJ7zLMSdJ4JBRd0wy0kBKAnd if you're an artist in the Toronto area, come check out Sleepless Studios https://www.sleeplessstudios.io/

This week on Sleepless, we sit down with Jasmine Coleman, a journalist and podcast producer, to pull back the curtain on the creative process behind the mic. From her start in an English lit degree to discovering her passion for audio storytelling during a pandemic-era podcasting class, Jasmine shares how she found her creative voice.She takes us inside her world of end-to-end production, revealing how she uses sound design to build immersive stories and why experimenting with AI for efficiency, rather than creativity, is the key to keeping work authentic. I hope you enjoy Jasmine's unique perspective behind-the-scenes of the podcast world, and as always, stay sleepless.Check out Jasmine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminecolemannnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecoleman-rachFollow Sleepless Studios on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sleeplesssocials/And Listen or watch the Sleepless Podcast at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sleepless/id1742839487Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39oExSG7o0vAh48xLwahRL?si=02f46a21a48346eaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty-VM2J9ibs&list=PLLwseAJLDjWtWJ7zLMSdJ4JBRd0wy0kBKAnd if you're an artist in the Toronto area, come check out Sleepless Studios https://www.sleeplessstudios.io/

Writer/director Paul Aihoshi shares his journey from making DIY home videos and hand-drawn animations to co-creating the hit fringe play David Lynch's Seinfeld. He talks about the harsh realities of indie filmmaking—getting funding, facing festival rejection, and the networking hustle—while discussing his current project, a feature screenplay called The Sushi Family. Ayoshi also gives a peek behind the scenes of his role on The Boys and offers blunt, practical advice for new creators: test your passion by keeping a day job, and skip film school. A candid talk on resilience, comedy, and making art on your own terms.I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as we did, and as always, stay sleepless.Check our Paul:Website: https://paulaihoshi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulaihoshi/Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/paulaihoshiIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4444874/Follow Sleepless Studios on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sleeplesssocials/And Listen or watch the Sleepless Podcast at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sleepless/id1742839487Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39oExSG7o0vAh48xLwahRL?si=02f46a21a48346eaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty-VM2J9ibs&list=PLLwseAJLDjWtWJ7zLMSdJ4JBRd0wy0kBKAnd if you're an artist in the Toronto area, come check out Sleepless Studios https://www.sleeplessstudios.io/

In this episode of The Sleepless Podcast, the hosts sit down with Niall and Dain—creators of two very different but equally passionate shows: F*ck Buddies, a sex-positive, inclusive advice podcast, and No Quest for the Wicked, an improvised sci-fi actual-play series using the Starfinder system. They discuss how F*ck Buddies began as a counter to toxic pickup-artist culture, their evolution from recording in a closet to running polished weekly releases, and why their unbroken streak since 2018 has become a point of pride. They also explore the origins of No Quest for the Wicked, how a weekly tabletop tradition among friends turned into a narrative-driven podcast, and how lessons learned from F*ck Buddies helped them launch a more production-heavy show.So sit back, enjoy this deep-dive into indie podcasting, and as always, stay sleepless.Check our F*ck Buddies:Website: https://www.fbuddiespodcast.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/fckbuddiespodcastCheck out No Quest for the Wicked:Website: https://www.noquestcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noquestcast/Follow Niall on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/serniall/Follow Dain on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thedainiac/Follow Sleepless Studios on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sleeplesssocials/And Listen or watch the Sleepless Podcast at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sleepless/id1742839487Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39oExSG7o0vAh48xLwahRL?si=02f46a21a48346eaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty-VM2J9ibs&list=PLLwseAJLDjWtWJ7zLMSdJ4JBRd0wy0kBKAnd if you're an artist in the Toronto area, come check out Sleepless Studios https://www.sleeplessstudios.io/

Comedian and podcaster Ben Stager joins Tom and Robin to discuss his creative process. He talks about Ben's song about the glorious city(cities) of Kitchener-Waterloo that got him on Canada's Got Talent, his podcast "The Canadian Entertainment Podcast", and his life as a celiac stand-up comic. The conversation ranges from hometown pride and favorite local spots to pop culture tangents about Pokémon, Traitors, and the Muppets.Please enjoy this hilarious episode, and as always, stay sleepless.Check out Ben Stager at:Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thecanadianentertainmentpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennnnst/Follow Sleepless Studios on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sleeplesssocials/And Listen or watch the Sleepless Podcast at:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sleepless/id1742839487Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39oExSG7o0vAh48xLwahRLYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watchAnd if you're an artist in the Toronto area, come check out Sleepless Studios https://www.sleeplessstudios.io/