InTalksicated Podcast

On the Scott Vs. Sarah podcast, two comedians who are opposites in many ways talk about a new topic every week, in the hopes to understand one another better, and hopefully remain friends at the end. 

Scott MacLean is more logical. Sarah MacLellan is more emotional. This oil and water friendship is the perfect team to tackling today's ridiculous and relevant topics.

Tune in every Thursday for a new conversation!

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On this episode I am joined by improvisor, comedian and actor Liam Fair from Halifax treasure Hello City Improv. We chat about: Edibles, doing things you don't want to do, aging, tips to ease performance anxiety, how he started improv, high school improv competitions, working with a team and what he loves about it. We also talk about not caring what people think, what makes a good show, social media comment wars, haters, puttin...

This week's guest is the very funny and talented Amanda Rose! Amanda is just a year into comedy and has already done shows across Canada on her trek from BC to NS. She joins me to talk about: making bold moves (literally) early on in comedy, traveling across Canada alone in her car, not wanting to date, being homeschooled, dealing with depression, thrifting and frustrating pedestrian/driver dynamics. We also get into: handling the ...

Holy hot dang! I'm back with an outstanding episode with someone I enjoy so much, this time not in front of an audience.

I am talking with comedian, writer, film maker & artist ADAM MYATT! Adam joins me for a true InTalksicated experience to talk about: embracing the chaos of life, finding confidence and avoiding negative self talk, the importance of living your life to be a better performer, setting boundaries to only do wh...

We made it! It's EPISODE 250!

To celebrate the podcast I went live with my good pals and comedy killers DAN HENDRICKEN and TRAVIS LINDSAY!

This was a much needed party and therapy session where the fate of the episode is left up to three question bowls and a virtual spin wheel. There's rants, stories, Mackie moments and conversations about comedy and life. Tune in to find out: What's holding Halifax comedy back? What comi...

Episode 250 is delayed for now. But fear not! Here's a special bonus episode! The very funny Albert Coombes and Chris Halef join me for a bonus Voicemail/Q&A episode.

We answer hard hitting questions like: Should Chris do an accent on stage? What's going on with the spy balloons? Does Albert think women should vote? What are their thoughts on a news monologue joke from Halifax staple Kyle Barnet? What are Chris's mystic qual...

Where the hell have I been? What the hell is going on? Let's chat! As I quickly approach the 250th episode of InTalksicated, I hop on the mic to get some things off my chest in a good old fashion audio diary.

I chat about: the upcoming episode 250 livestream, the future of InTalksicated, my current not-so-great feelings about standup, why I lack "comedy competition confidence", reflections on why I care so much about what my fel...

It's the last episode of 2022 and I'm tying a bow on this weird year with a great episode! I chat with the hilarious and insightful KYLE CARPENTER! He and I chat about toxic fandom communities, holiday obligations, his clear approach to writing, how to develop a premise, the "next step" in joke writing, paths not taken, the value of pets, his accurate reads of people, gift giving and being a serial hobbyist. We also talk about the...

LIVE from the InTalksicated Live Show on December 3rd at the Darkside Comedy Club - I chat with comedian, improvisor, writer and filmmaker ADAM MYATT (@trulymadlyadam)!

We do a super condensed version of an InTalksicated episode in front of a live audience and chat about: medication, his music taste, Nickelback concerts, the joy of cancelled plans, his rural Nova Scotia upbringing, being anti-diet pop (and fascism of course), in...

On the heels of his comedy album recording, I welcome back the great and hilarious Matt Baker for his 3rd solo episode! In this super sized episode (with a couch cameo from Bryan Otter), we chat about recording his album, being back in Halifax, the importance of taking photos, his love of crowd work, keeping emotions at a healthy distance and his challenges with committing to things. We also get into: men who hate on astrology, pos...

This week I'm chatting with Josh Poulain - a keen new comedian, hitting comedy hard in Halifax! Josh joins me, along with podcast audience members Mikhayla Lever and Jon Pickett, to talk about: our recent show together, old/young crowds, the advantages of hosting, becoming a very young father, his start in standup and first impressions of the scene and his love of useless knowledge. We also talk about his habit of hyperfixating on ...

This is an episode for the books! Returning to the podcast for a 3rd appearance is one of my favourite people and past guests, the lovable and hilarious Bryan Otter!

There's really no where we DON'T go on the podcast. There are stories, revelations and feelings. We dive into: disordered eating, existential dread, positivity as a coping mechanism, his fear of clowns, the loss the best cat in the world (RIP Science), our thoughts ...

It's a bonus episode - because I've been slacking.

This week I chat about what's new with me, including the worst depression ever, Midnights and a road gig. Then I answer your burning questions from voicemails and the talk line form and get into: the most frustrating thing about standup, realizations about burnout, the importance of life experiences to inspire writing, separating the artist from the art and how to keep your cool...

This week I am chatting with an outstanding member of the Halifax comedy community - Jon Pickett! Jon has been doing standup for almost a whole year - and has also been involved in producing and is a former East Coast Roast Battle Champ. He joins me on the pod to talk about: getting into standup after a breakup, his experiences in comedy so far, work life vs. comedy life, depression and producing shows.

We also talk people pleas...

Today's episode is a banger and my guest is a true comedy mentor through and through. I welcome back the hilarious comedy killer...Kathleen McGee!!

We get right into it and chat about: sexism in standup (particularly dirty standup!), her love of strip clubs, open relationships, confidence, her two weddings, her tough love approach in comedy and the harsh realities of the industry. PLUS: an unexpected cancer scare, her appreciation f...

This week I have a brand new guest, coming all the way from Saint John, New Brunswick: Matt Keenan! While in Halifax hosting a weekend at YukYuk's Matt joins me to talk about: Doing crowd work & hosting shows, how to memorize jokes, IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Decease), controlling drinking in comedy, his frustrations with social media and overcoming self doubt. PLUS: WTF is up with his mic technique? What's the proper reaction emo...

The release schedule is all messed, but hey, that's summer for you!  We're back with another Q&A Call In Episode with Sarah Nicole! Before diving into your questions, we chat about the highlights of the summer and how it compares to other summers, and the things that have been making us happy. Then we get into: karaoke songs, how to get out of ruts, spicing up relationships, how to feel confident again, the challenge to work le...

In my epic four-hour conversation with Ryan William in Ep. 242, I had to cut some things, but only for the sake of time! This week's episode is a good chunk of our conversation where get into all things polyamory. Ryan sheds light on the often misunderstood lifestyle, and we chat about: organizing relationships, “straight hate”, the evolution of sexuality over time, assumptions about polyamory, dating etiquette, the idea of monogam...

Is it possible for me to do shorter episodes? Turns out no!

This week I welcome a long awaited guest – great friend and hilarious comedian Ryan William! We got into it about: his comedic process and approach, our unique friendship origin story at a clothing optional party, kinks, social batteries, relationships, the concept of family and the current state of outrage culture in comedy, and the world. PLUS: taking things personal...