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The Liquid Courage Podcast
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The Liquid Courage Podcast

ComedyTV & FilmOntarioEnglish

Want to laugh and feel inspired? Dying for insider tips on how to thrive in the Canadian entertainment industry?

This award-winning podcast brings you candid chats with the folks making Canada’s entertainment industry buzz—the wins, the struggles, and the lessons that can help you navigate and succeed. With the help of a little liquid courage, host Amanda Pereira asks the questions we’re all dying to know. Because thriving together feels better.

New episodes every other Wednesday!

Episodes87
Latest EpisodeMar 18, 2026
FrequencyWeekly
Explicitexplicit
This podcast is inactive.There hasn't been a new episode since Mar 18, 2026.

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Awards

2021 · WinnerDebut
2021 · NomineeComedy
2021 · NomineeHost
2021 · NomineePeople’s Choice

Hosts & Team

Amanda PereiraHost, Producer, Audio Editor
Cydney ConnellConsultant

LiveEvents

Conference

PodCamp Toronto 2018

PodCamp Toronto 2018, a free podcasting and digital media conference.
Feb 23, 2018 EST (past)
Networking & Meetup

Toronto Podcast Meet Up (May)

Meetup for Toronto podcasters.
May 23, 2018 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

Toronto Podcaster Meetup (sponsored by TalkShoe)

TalkShoe-sponsored meetup with a live podcast recorded by Todd Shapiro of SiriusXM and a panel on monetizing podcasts (Dearbhla Trainor, Sammy Younan, Karim Kanji). Hashtag #PodcastTO.
Oct 17, 2018 EDT (past)
Conference

CampFire 2018

CampFire 2018.
Oct 20, 2018 EDT (past)
Workshop & Training

The Future of Podcasting

Toronto Public Library podcasting program during Amanda Cupido's fall 2018 innovator residency.
Nov 27, 2018 EST (past)
Workshop & Training

The Business of Podcasting

Toronto Public Library panel on the business of podcasting, moderated by Amanda Cupido. Moved to the Atrium.
Dec 5, 2018 EST (past)
Networking & Meetup

Women On Screen Out Loud: The Wrap Party

Mar 11, 2019 EDT (past)
Festival

T.O. WebFest 2019

The 6th annual T.O. WebFest, being held at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Hundreds of podcasters, and web series creators will gather from across Canada and around the world to screen their series, partake in the festival’s Industry Spotlight /Fireside Chats with Aron Levitz of Wattpad Studios, Gave Lindo of CBC GEM, Colin McRae and Jason Ford of Shopify Studios. Panel Programming on Funding with CMF, Ontario Creates and IPF, Professional Development, Pitch This, Workshop with ACTRA Toronto. Plus the T.O. WebFest 2019 Awards Show on Saturday, July 13th.
Jul 11, 2019 EDT (past)
Festival

HotDocs Podcast Festival 2019

Nov 6, 2019 EST (past)
Networking & Meetup

Hot Docs Podcast Party

Party during the 2019 Hot Docs Podcast Festival (Nov 6 to 11, 2019).
Nov 6, 2019 EST (past)
Networking & Meetup

IWCC - Creator Cocktails

Join us for these monthly Creator Cocktails to meet other creators, learn from industry leaders and connect with new peers!
Feb 4, 2020 EST (past)
Convention

FanExpo 2022

FAN EXPO Canada August 25 - 28, 2022 We're going to FAN EXPO Canada, taking place August 25 - 28, 2022 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and are bringing some Canadian Podcasts with us. Purchase your admission ticket here. Details about FAN EXPO Canada can be found here. Buy Tickets
Aug 25, 2022 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

Toronto Podcasters Meetup (December)

Toronto podcasters meetup at Jimmy's Coffee.
Dec 3, 2022 EST (past)
Convention

Toronto Comicon 2023

March 17 – 19, 2023 We went to Comicon Toronto, taking place March 17 - 19, 2023 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and brought some Canadian Podcasts with us. Details about Comicon Toronto can be found here. Buy Tickets
Mar 17, 2023 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

Today in TO Launch Party

Invite-only media launch party for Today in TO, the new 640 Toronto podcast from Curiouscast, and its matching beer made with Great Lakes Brewery. Snacks, a free pour of the new brew and a few words from host Dani Stover. Held across the street from the Corus building.
Apr 6, 2023 EDT (past)
Live Podcast

Friends with Benefits: F*ck Buddies Live

Live show of the F*ck Buddies podcast at the Black Sheep Irish Cocktail Bar in Liberty Village.
Apr 20, 2023 EDT (past)
Festival

HotDocs Podcast Festival

Apr 27, 2023 EDT (past)
Convention

FanExpo 2023

August 24 – 27, 2023 We went to Fan Expo Canada, taking place August 24 - 27, 2023 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and brought some Canadian Podcasts with us. Details about Fan Expo Canada can be found here. Buy Tickets
Aug 24, 2023 EDT (past)
Festival

T.O. WebFest 2023

Sep 19, 2023 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

Toronto Podcasters Meetup (September)

Toronto podcasters meetup at Bier Markt.
Sep 28, 2023 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

Sonar & Friends Holiday Party

Holiday party for Sonar and friends at the Tip Top Lofts event space, at Lake Shore and Stadium, one block west of Bathurst.
Dec 2, 2023 EST (past)
Networking & Meetup

Podcasters Meetup Tour: Toronto

Toronto stop of a Podcasters Meetup tour.
Dec 9, 2023 EST (past)
Live Podcast

Friends with Benefits: F*ck Buddies Live

Live show of the F*ck Buddies podcast at the Black Sheep Irish Cocktail Bar in Liberty Village.
Feb 8, 2024 EST (past)
Conference

PodCamp Toronto 2024

PodCamp Toronto 2024, a free podcasting and digital media conference.
Feb 23, 2024 EST (past)
Convention

Toronto Comicon 2024

Toronto Comicon 2024.
Mar 15, 2024 EDT (past)
Live Podcast

Semi-Qualified Queens LIVE: Ottawa

Live show on the Semi-Qualified Queens LIVE tour.
Mar 21, 2024 EDT (past)
Live Podcast

Semi Qualified Queens LIVE!

Live show at Adelaide Hall: Marina Summers, with Semi Qualified Queens performing the opening show.
Mar 22, 2024 EDT (past)
Live Podcast

Semi-Qualified Queens LIVE: Windsor

Live show on the Semi-Qualified Queens LIVE tour.
Mar 23, 2024 EDT (past)
Live Podcast

Semi-Qualified Queens LIVE: London

Live show on the Semi-Qualified Queens LIVE tour.
Mar 28, 2024 EDT (past)
Live Podcast

Semi-Qualified Queens LIVE: Hamilton

Live show on the Semi-Qualified Queens LIVE tour.
Mar 29, 2024 EDT (past)
Live Podcast

Semi-Qualified Queens LIVE: Peterborough

Live show on the Semi-Qualified Queens LIVE tour.
Mar 30, 2024 EDT (past)
Conference

Radiodays North America 2024

Jun 2, 2024 EDT (past)
Conference

The Podcast Power-Up Summit

The Podcast Power-Up Summit: Emerging Voices and Industry Innovators will open this year’s Radiodays North America conference, on Sunday, June 2, promising to bring podcasters together to exchange ideas, gain insights, and forge meaningful connections.
Jun 2, 2024 EDT (past)
Convention

FanExpo 2024

August 22 – 25, 2024 We went to Fan Expo Canada, taking place August 22 - 25, 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and brought some Canadian Podcasts with us. Details about Fan Expo Canada can be found here. Buy Tickets
Aug 22, 2024 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

CampFire 2024

CampFire 2024, the outdoor podcaster gathering.
Sep 28, 2024 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

Let's Talk Podcasting Book Launch

Launch of Amanda Cupido's book Let's Talk Podcasting: The Essential Guide to Doing it Right. Opening remarks by Erika Casupanan, who wrote the foreword, then Amanda Cupido in conversation with journalist and speaker Farah Nasser, followed by book sales and signing. Light snacks and a cash bar. Books at the event are limited colour editions, $27.95 plus tax, credit card only.
Nov 14, 2024 EST (past)
Networking & Meetup

GTA Podcaster Meetup

Toronto podcaster meetup at Storm Crow Manor.
Jan 15, 2025 EST (past)
Networking & Meetup

Sleepless Open House

Open house at Sleepless Studios.
Jan 18, 2025 EST (past)
Awards Show

Canadian Game Awards

The Canadian Podcast Awards will be at the Canadian Game Awards Eh! Game Expo, celebrating the best in Canadian podcasting alongside top gaming talent. Join us as we highlight incredible Canadian podcasters at this exciting event!
Feb 15, 2025 EST (past)
Conference

PodCamp Toronto 2025

PodCamp Toronto, the 17th edition, is here! Join the ultimate networking and learning event for digital media!
Feb 21, 2025 EST (past)
Networking & Meetup

Community Nights @ Sleepless Studios

We’re kicking off our monthly Community Nights with an exciting workshop led by Acast, the global leader in podcast hosting and monetization.
Feb 27, 2025 EST (past)
Convention

Toronto Comicon 2025

March 14 – 16, 2025 We're going to Comicon Toronto, taking place March 14 - 16, 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and are bringing some Canadian Podcasts with us. Purchase your admission ticket here. Details about Comicon Toronto can be found here. Buy Tickets
Mar 14, 2025 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

CBC's Season Preview 2025-26

Jun 4, 2025 EDT (past)
Conference

SexTech TO Conference

Toronto's first-ever sextech industry conference: talks, panels and networking at the intersection of sexuality and technology.
Jun 7, 2025 EDT (past)
Convention

FanExpo 2025

August 21 - 24, 2025 We're going to FanExpo Canada, taking place August 21 - 24, 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and are bringing some Canadian Podcasts with us. Purchase your admission ticket here. Details about FanExpo can be found here. Buy Tickets
Aug 21, 2025 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

Sonar & Friends

Party to celebrate a big year for Sonar, including milestones for several Sonar shows, the launch of StanLand, and Michael and Marianna's engagement. Free finger foods from Taco Taco.
Aug 30, 2025 EDT (past)
Festival

T.O. WebFest 2025

Sep 16, 2025 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

CampFire 2025

Come join us for our fifth annual non-february event, CampFire. Bring your ideas and we'll bring the marshmallows.
Oct 18, 2025 EDT (past)
Online / Webinar

CPA Office Hours

Oct 29, 2025 EDT (past)
Online / Webinar

CPA Office Hours

Oct 30, 2025 EDT (past)
Conference

PodCamp Toronto 2026

PodCamp Toronto, the 18th edition, is here! Join the ultimate networking and learning event for digital media!
Feb 27, 2026 EST (past)
Convention

Toronto Comicon 2026

March 20 – 22, 2026 We're going to Comicon Toronto, taking place March 20 - 22, 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and are bringing some Canadian Podcasts with us. Purchase your admission ticket here. Details about Comicon Toronto can be found here. Buy Tickets
Mar 20, 2026 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

Toronto Podcasts Studio Opening

Ribbon cutting for the Toronto Podcasts studio.
Apr 11, 2026 EDT (past)
Conference

Radiodays North America

May 5, 2026 EDT (past)
Awards Show

Canadian Game Awards 2026

May 21, 2026 EDT (past)
Convention

Fierce and Fabulous Expo

Saturday June 6, 2026 We're going to the Fierce and Fabulous Expo, taking place June 6, 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and are bringing some Canadian Podcasts with us. Buy Tickets
Jun 6, 2026 EDT (past)
Convention

FanExpo Canada 2026

August 27 - 30, 2026 We're going to FanExpo Canada, taking place August 27 - 30, 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and are bringing some Canadian Podcasts with us. Purchase your admission ticket here. Details about FanExpo can be found here. Buy Tickets
Aug 27, 2026 EDT (past)
Networking & Meetup

CampFire 2026

Come join us for our sixth annual non-february event, CampFire. Bring your ideas and we'll bring the marshmallows.
Sep 19, 2026 EDT (past)
Festival

T.O. WebFest 2026

T.O. Webfest is an annual festival and conference dedicated to showcasing and celebrating short form digital series and podcasts, providing training and networking opportunities for emerging and mid-level producers/creators. It is produced by WebSeries Canada (WSC), a national non-profit membership organization committed to supporting and preparing web series creators and producers for successful careers in entertainment.
Sep 23, 2026 EDT (past)
Awards Show

International Women’s Podcast Awards

Celebrating the creativity, innovation, and impact of women in podcasting across genres and geographies.
Oct 8, 2026 EDT (past)
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