Artloft Radio: Recent Episodes
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In this episode we are joined by local comedian Daniel Carin and discuss stand up, the art of the roast and his wrestling alter-ego.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Alex Cameron
Special Guest Daniel Carin
Music by Pilla Keys
Recorded at Artloft Studios
Produced by Nav Jagpal
In this episode we are joined by local hip hop sensation Shem G the MC, a.k.a. Shemar Gordon. We talk the local music scene, the best batman and Shem lays down a freestyle as well as some prepared bars.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Pilla Keys
Special Guest Shemar "Shem G the MC" Gordon
Mix by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by local comedians Michelle Dominique and Alex Wood. We talk Lawn Laughs, a stand up comedy show produced by Dominique that takes place is various people's backyards, the Ubisoft hostage situation and the rather shady side hustle of flipping cats.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Cian Considine
Special Guests Michelle Dominique & Alex Wood
Mix by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by Ben Brimacombe and Nick Walker, the founders of LVLR, an audio branding company based in Montreal. The gentleman inform us on audio engineering, working for PornHub and soundtrack scoring. We also talk past jobs, everything from tree planting to fruit picking to lining our pockets on the midnight shift.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Cian Considine
Alex Johannes Cameron
Sam McGriskin
New Mix by Pilla Keys
Special Guests Ben Brimacombe & Nick Walker
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by local comedian Vance Michel. We discuss his life, past, present and future including his time in the trap, a stint in the can and his upcoming move to Vancouver. We learn about jail delicacies and reveal our new fan written theme song. Enjoy.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Cian Considine
Special guest Vance Michel
Mix by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by local Montreal comedians Erika Suarez Barao and Evangelia Alexopoulos. We discuss their troubled love life and get down to the nitty gritty of getting down.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Special Guests Erika Suarez Barao & Evangelia Alexopoulos
Mix by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by local artist Hart Less. Hart is a comedian, painter, collagist and video editor. We discuss the creative process, pros and cons of youth and regale a few wild nights at the loft in this insightful and reflective conversation. New mix by Pilla Keys which is sure to keep the booty's movin'.
Check out Hart's various works on his website https://www.theartofhart.com
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Special Guest Hart Less
Mix by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by Montreal comics Pete Makarov and Ben Parkins. We discuss their roast of each other, Secret Thumbs, Elon Musk and the new super race, the mystery of blue balls and much more. New mix by Pilla Keys. Enjoy.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Lyna Bourdin
Special Guests Pete Makarov & Ben Parkins
Music by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by Frantz "Hanzo the Bullfrog" Winston. Frantz is a musician and involved in several Montreal bands including Only the Righteous and Paluyota. We talk the release of his new album Noir with Only the Righteous, the art of Nardwuar, Haiti's independence and more.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Alex Johannes Cameron
Sam McGriskin
Cian Considine
Special Guest Frantz "Hanzo the Bullfrog" Winston
Music by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by two local comedians, Oren Shbiro and Jason Celin. We talk about our boyhood sexual experiences, eccentric dishwashers and the finer minutia of Judaism. Lots of laughs in this one, enjoy.
Oren and Jason also have a podcast of their own called Friendship Hour https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/friendship-hour-podcast/id1518673418
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Cian Considine
Sam McGriskin
Special Guests Oren Shbiro & Jason Celin
Music by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we sit down with Sly, former Canadian Heavyweight Champion and owner of Montreal's Underdog Boxing Gym. We talk boxing, our new venture of starting a stand up show out of his gym using the ring as the stage, the utility of fear and recount the time Quinn broke his neck in a car accident and the night Sly got shot twice for running his mouth on St. Laurent.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Special Guest Sly - https://www.underdogboxing.ca/
Underdog Stand Up show - https://www.facebook.com/events/741429939737241/
Music by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by none other that Aliya Kanani, a world-traveled comedian who is currently based out of Toronto. We talk life on the road, her upcoming indy film and smack talk on the schoolyard.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Alex Johannes Cameron
Sam McGriskin
Cian Considine
Special Guest Aliya Kanani
Music by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we sit down with Kris Guilty, owner of La Rama, a vinyl shop located on Bernard Street in the Mile End. We discuss the mystique of records, Montreal's rave scene and philosophical nature of Sun Ra. Enjoy.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Cian Considine
Sam McGriskin
Alex Johannes Cameron
Special Guest Kris Guilty https://larama.ca/
Music by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
In this episode we are joined by Montreal stand-up comedians Jon Burello and Wassim El-Mounzer. We discuss our experiences with ground zero open mic comedy, Edinburgh Fringe Fest, the death of L.A. and a whole lot more. Enjoy.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Alex Cameron
Sam McGriskin
Specials Guests Wassim El-Mounzer & Jon Burello
Music by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we have Cynekal a.k.a. Joshua Clarke, a Montreal stand-up and winner of the 2018 International End of the Weak freestyle championship. We talk rap battles. get some free freestyles and discuss some nostalgic kids shows.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Alex Cameron
Sam McGriskin
Vance Michel
Specials Guest Cynekal a.k.a. Joshua Clarke
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we sat down with the Owen brothers to discuss bicycles, family, heart break and hawking dildos.
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
With special guests Dion and Eamon Owen
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we confess to past crimes committed, right before having a conversation with a communications operator working for a police department here in Canada.
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Alex Johannes Cameron
Cian Considine
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by special guest Clark Turpin, a Newfie firefighter who is all about the laughs and we regale some wild nights.
Warning: this is pretty much an hour of dick jokes, if that's your bag, you'll certainly enjoy the episode, if not, keep going.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Special Guest Clark Turpin
Music by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recored at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by Sid Harlow, a dominatrix based in Montreal. She tells us of the ups and downs of the industry.
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Cian Considine
Alex Johannes Cameron
Special Guest Sid Harlow
Music by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we are joined by the very talented musician and indisputable sex symbol, Clerel Djamen. Clerel is a singer-songwriter and also a member of Only the Righteous, who've just released their debut album Anchovies and Ice Cream which can be heard at the link below.https://righteousrevmen.bandcamp.com/album/anchovies-ice-cream
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Alex Johannes Cameron
Sam McGriskin
Special Guest Clerel Djamen
Music by Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we have the hilarious Gabriel Omassi in Artloft Studios. Omassi is sassy and performs stand up comedy around Montreal and also has a great Youtube channel with his comedy videos, click the link below to check out his work.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc6Jpr39YTEqTYGrhaeimqA
We talk about our love/hate relationship with Joe Rogan, Omassi's upbringing as a sweet kid in the Parc Ex neighbourhood and some Youtube Do's and Don'ts. Enjoy!
On the Mics
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Alex Johannes Cameron
Cian Considine
Sam McGriskin
Special Guest - Gabriel Omassi
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recored at Artloft Studios
In this episode we talk all the heavy hitters; God, drugs and euthanasia.
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Alex Johannes Cameron
Cian Considine
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
While recording the show, we get a surprise drop in visit from two Montreal comics, Samson and Hasher, and boy, do they have a lot to say about everything. This eppy tackles the two chums unique sexuality, stand-up tour from New York City to Toronto and predictions for the pandemic.
On the Mics;
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Alex Cameron
Special Guests:
Samson Cooperman
Hasher Ahmed
Music by - Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we discuss the fortune telling abilities of the cartoon "The Simpons", the career of actor Sacha Baron Cohen, the debate on capital punishment and have a conversation with guest comedian Brad MacDonald.
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Alex Johannes Cameron
Cian Considine
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
After giving up things dear to us for 40 days, we decided to let loose and discuss simpler times.
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Cian Considine
Lyna Bourdin
Featuring a playlist by DJ Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
After giving up things dear to us for 40 days, we decided to let loose and discuss simpler times.
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Cian Considine
Lyna Bourdin
Featuring a playlist by DJ Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we have a more serious discussion about the state of the world
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Alex Johannes Cameron
Cian Considine
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
This episode is a showcase of some of my favourite leading women in rap and hip-hop. Here is the list of the songs and artists in order. Click on the track title to be linked to the song on Youtube.
Intro song - "Sample (Instrumental)" by Syd
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"Boss" by Little Simz
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"Money" by Leikeli47
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"Freaky Freaks" by Kamaiyah
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"Power" by Rapsody ft. Kendrick Lamar & Lance SkiiiWalker
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"Rhymes to the East" by Sampa the Great
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"The Turn" by M.I.A.
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"Deep Cover" by Nitty Scott MC
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"Let Me Blow Ya Mind" by Eve ft. Gwen Stefani
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"Big Momma Thang" by Lil Kim
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"Sock It 2 Me" by Missy Elliot ft. Da Brat
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"U Like My Style" by Shortie No Mass
In this episode we discuss conspiracy theories, aliens, and kissing your buds. Featuring quest speaker and TikTok sensation, Catman to talk about his new found success.
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Alex Johannes Cameron
Cian Considine
Featuring a playlist by DJ Pilla Keys
Music: El Mahdy Jr. - Permanent Defect (disco mix)
Love Salad - Four Tet
Les Alpx - Floating Points
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode we talk more pandemic, party stories, gambling addictions and take a few more calls.
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Alex Johannes Cameron
Cian Considine
Featuring a playlist by DJ Pilla Keys
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
In this episode I present some songs from some of my favourite motion picture soundtracks. Here is the list of the songs and artists in order, as well as the films they can be heard in. Click on the track title/film title to be linked to the songs and trailers on Youtube.
Intro Song - "The Sensual Woman" by The Herbaliser
From the motion picture "Snatch" (2000) directed by Guy Ritchie
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"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
"You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes
From the motion picture "Bad Times at the El Royale" (2018) directed by Drew Goddard -
"Little Green Bag" by George Baker Selection
"I Gotcha" by Joe Tex & The Vibrators
From the motion picture "Reservoir Dogs" (1992) directed by Quentin Tarantino -
"Hot Pants... I'm Coming, I'm Coming" by Bobby Byrd
"Ghost Town" by The Specials
From the motion picture "Snatch" (2000) directed by Guy Ritchie -
"Red Rubicon" by Cloudboy
"You're Dead" by Norma Tanega
From the motion picture "What We Do in the Shadows" (2014) directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement -
"The Man in Me" by Bob Dylan
"Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition
From the motion picture "The Big Lebowski" (1998) directed by Joel and Ethan Coen -
"You Never Can Tell" by Chuck Berry
"Rumble" by Link Wray
From the motion picture "Pulp Fiction" (1994) directed by Quentin Tarantino
Also mentioned: "Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World" directed by Catherine Bainbridge and Alfonso Maiorana
In this episode we crack some jokes, get prank-called a couple times, and have guest speakers, John and Danica, who talk about what it's like being nurses on the front-lines during this pandemic.
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Sam McGriskin
Alex Johannes Cameron
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios
This episode will focus on playing the original songs of iconic samples that you would recognize from popular hip hop tracks. Here is the list of songs in order, as well as the rap tracks they were sampled in. Click on the track title to be linked to the song on Youtube.
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"Walk on the Wild Side" by Lou Reed
Sampled on "Can I Kick It?" by A Tribe Called Quest -
"Summer in the City" by Quincy Jones
Sampled on "Passing Me By" by The Pharcyde -
"Thank You God" by Darondo
Sampled on "Wrestlemania 20" by Westside Gunn ft. Anderson Paak -
"Is There Any Love?" by Trevor Dandy
Sampled on "Is There Any Love?" by Kid Cudi ft. Wale -
"Groovin'" by Willie Mitchell
Sampled on "Liquid Swords" by GZA ft. RZA -
"I Can't Stand the Rain" by Ann Peebles
Sampled on "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" by Missy Elliot -
"Why Can't We Live Together?" by Timmy Thomas
Sampled on "Hotline Bling" by Drake -
"Juicy Fruit" by Mtume
Sampled on "Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G. -
"I Got The..." by Labi Siffre
Sampled on "My Name Is" by Eminem -
"The Boss" by James Brown
Sampled on "Get Down" by Nas -
"Way Star" by Rubba
Sampled on "Thuggin'" by Freddie Gibbs -
"The Worst Band in the World" by 10cc
Sampled on "Workinonit" by J Dilla
Intro song: Bossa Nova by Chaz X
In this episode we discuss adjusting to self-isolation, joke around and take some calls, enjoy.
On the Mics:
Quinn McMorrow
Sean Scobbie
Cian Considine
Sam McGriskin
Alex Johannes Cameron
Produced by Nav Jagpal
Recorded at Artloft Studios