Nick Flanagan, Weakly
Nick Flanagan
Hosted by the mysteriously charming Nick Flanagan, NFW is a peek into the the diverse community of people Nick orbits. It's also about his experiences singing in bands, doing comedy and living life while dealing with mental health, depression and ADHD after a draining stints as a touring performer and(harshest of all) a brief denizen of Los Angeles. Nick has met all kinds of people and seen things that cannot be unseen - mostly on Youtube. Bad news: he wants to tell you about them. Conversational solo episodes and interviews with social workers, subcultural experts, musicians and comedians means NFW covers a range of topics with charm, aplomb and a hint of desperation. Contact: weaklypodcast@gmail.com
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Feb 19, 2019 • 53min
February 18, 2018 Clare O' Kane
Another great guest! Clare O’Kane is a comedian, actress, musician and all around ebullient talent who is worth your time and attention. She’s been on Viceland’s Flophouse, her standup’s been on Comedy Central and you may have heard her on Tom Scharpling’s Best Show. We talk about municipalities, infiltrating unsafe spaces and turning them into safe spaces, getting people more comfortable with #2s, opening for Jawbreaker and all kinds of other fun and EDGY things. We also talk about the music she likes! Yo La Tango come up twice! Listen to Clare’s very good music here: https://clareokane.bandcamp.com/releases and pick up her very good album Let It Be here: https://astrecords.bigcartel.com/product/clare-o-kane-let-it-be-12-vinyl The new NFW banner/logo is by Peter Kalyniuk, more of his work can be seen at http://www.familyofspirits.com/ Support NFW at patreon.com/nickflanagan or make a one time donation at https://donorbox.org/nick-flanagan-donations
Feb 17, 2019 • 9min
February 17, 2019 You're All Celebrities To Me
Nick talks about how he thinks YOU'RE a celebrity! How nice! Also some rambling about Howard The Duck at the end. Support the podcast at patreon.com/nickflanagan or by sending a donation via PayPal to weaklypodcast@gmail.com :)
Feb 16, 2019 • 17min
February 16, 2019 Montreal In The Family
Nick is back from Montreal and details his experiences doing a show with Dave Hill there and dealing with snow and wacky infrastructure. It's a chill, loose mellow vibe! HANG TEN! Support the podcast at patreon.com/nickflanagan or sending a one time donation through PayPal to weaklypodcast@gmail.com
Feb 13, 2019 • 15min
February 13, 2019 ADHD & Priorities, I'm Stuck In Montreal (But I Like It)
Today's episode comes straight from the Rosemont area of Montreal. Nick talks about ADHD & priorities and how nice Montreal is. All over samba music. To support the podcast, you can send donations via PayPal to weaklypodcast@gmail.com or become a member at patreon.com/nickflanagan. Key community venue the Tranzac in Toronto is also fundraising to soundproof their main room via online auction - bid here: https://www.tranzac.org/auction/
Feb 10, 2019 • 36min
February 10, 2019 Morgan Waters (Gayl Pile, Cock'd Gunns, Weaves)
Today’s guest is Morgan Waters, a star and of Cock’d Guns on IFC, The Morgan Waters Show on CBC, The Amazing Gayl Pile on Seeso/JASH and a musician who plays in Weaves and used to play in Dwayne Gretzky. He talks with Nick, plays guitar, listens to Nick yammer on and talks about Paul Scheer’s help in making Gayl Pile a star-studded comedic triumph. A TRIMUMPH I say! He and Nick also bemoan Canada’s confusing entertainment industry and have a great chat. Enjoy the riffs & the chat. The episode ends with a clip from Nick’s first album “I’m Here All Weak” which you can hear on iTunes, Spotify or by becoming a member of his Patreon. Check out more of Morgan at http://gaylpile.com/. Support NFW at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan and send any comments or questions to weaklypodcast@gmail.com
Feb 8, 2019 • 19min
February 8, 2019 Cancel! Culture! Liam Neeson Sons Himself
Cancel culture! What is it? Nick isn't sure but he is getting very tired of internet horn-tooting. Unless he does it. From Liam Neeson to R.Kelly to Louis CK, how is sounding off about them improving the lives of others? Write weaklypodcast@gmail.com with answers, questions or comments. Support NFW at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan or by picking up Wiped Privilege at www.nickflanagan.bandcamp.com
Feb 7, 2019 • 16min
February 7, 2019 Is Attention Restoration Via Nature For The Birds
Every rose has its thorn. And today's thorn is the idea that nature can help us focus. Can it? Listen to total amateur Nick tell us his views. And some other views. Thank you to Catherine McCormick for the topic and to patrons Dame After Witchoo, Ian, Johnny & Mike for their support. Join them at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan and be sure to pick up Still Dwelling by Neil Hamburger!
Feb 6, 2019 • 56min
Frank Vincent's Guy's Guide To Being A Man's Man
Ayal Senior is back again! This time we talk about F*ckjerry, Nu Metal, and we read from Sopranos and Goodfellas actor, the late Frank Vincent's book The Guy's Guide to Being A Man's Man. Check out the new Sacred Lamp album at www.sacredlamp.bandcamp.com and support NFW at patreon.com/nickflanagan
Feb 1, 2019 • 20min
February 1, 2019 Valentine's Day Ideas, Ted Bundy & Wu - Tang
Today's episode is another twenty minute topic blast - Nick expresses distaste for Ted Bundy and true crime in general, gives a sure-fire Valentine's Day trip, congratulates everyone for surviving January and retells the story of U-God and the Wu-Tang Clan from the perspective of the group member's autobiography "Raw". Please rate, review, share and subscribe if you enjoy NFW, and consider becoming a monthly member at www.patreon.com/nickflanagan
Jan 31, 2019 • 22min
Jan 30, 2019 The Greatness Of Depression
Depression is real. But it could be the symptom and not the cause. Either way, you matter. For further information or help, these resources could be useful: http://depressionhurts.ca/en/default.aspx , https://chadd.org/ , https://www.rainn.org/, https://www.uccs.edu/Documents/wellness/wellpromo/Everything-is-awful.pdf,
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