RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf -- Rendered At Fri, 15 May 2026 08:55:40 +0000 Two Two Guys https://redcircle.com/shows/twotwoguys en-US All rights reserved. The Two Two Guys podcast will take you deep into the world of ballet through the lens of professional ballet dancers. Each week, Kealan will interview a fellow dancer and bring you a relaxed yet informative discussion, and a coveted peek into this often secretive art form. They will explore difficult topics, tell light-hearted stories, and sometimes get derailed and forget what they started talking about in the first place. If you're a dance professional, student, hobbyist, or simply interested in the behind-the-scenes of the world of ballet, this podcast is for you. Kealan has danced around the world, most recently as a principal dancer with the Estonian National Ballet. You can find us on Instagram, and Facebook @twotwoguys. Contact us at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com. Kealan McLaughlin The Two Two Guys podcast will take you deep into the world of ballet through the lens of professional ballet dancers. Each week, Kealan will interview a fellow dancer and bring you a relaxed yet informative discussion, and a coveted peek into this often secretive art form. They will explore difficult topics, tell light-hearted stories, and sometimes get derailed and forget what they started talking about in the first place. If you're a dance professional, student, hobbyist, or simply interested in the behind-the-scenes of the world of ballet, this podcast is for you. Kealan has danced around the world, most recently as a principal dancer with the Estonian National Ballet. You can find us on Instagram, and Facebook @twotwoguys. Contact us at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com. 290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf The Two Two Guys podcast will take you deep into the world of ballet through the lens of professional ballet dancers. 

Each week, Kealan will interview a fellow dancer and bring you a relaxed yet informative discussion, and a coveted peek into this often secretive art form. 

They will explore difficult topics, tell light-hearted stories, and sometimes get derailed and forget what they started talking about in the first place.

If you're a dance professional, student, hobbyist, or simply interested in the behind-the-scenes of the world of ballet, this podcast is for you.


Kealan has danced around the world, most recently as a principal dancer with the Estonian National Ballet. 


You can find us on Instagram, and Facebook @twotwoguys.

Contact us at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com.

]]> episodic no Kealan McLaughlin twotwoguyspod@gmail.com yes full Episode 33: "Soul", SYTYCD, & Indigenous Representation w/ Jera Wolfe Episode 33: "Soul", SYTYCD, & Indigenous Representation w/ Jera Wolfe Kealan McLaughlin This week we are joined by intrepid choreographer Jera Wolfe to talk about his most recent creation — a dance film called "Soul" for the National Ballet of Canada — and get a behind-the-scenes look at the genesis of this profound piece. We talk about his rise to success, the unique blend of experiences that add to his choreographic vocabulary, and get some stories from his time as a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Finally, we close with a conversation on the state of Indigenous representation in the arts in Canada, and hear what it has been like for Jera to re-discover his Métis heritage. Check out "Soul" on NBoC's youtube here: https://youtu.be/So9_pPS1rzo Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Jera Wolfe @JeraWolfe https://www.jerawolfe.com/ Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, and if you're lucky enough to have older generations of your family in your life, take a few moments over the next few days to ask them a story about where you come from. It's so easy to lose contact with our heritage, so go learn about your tribe! This week we are joined by intrepid choreographer Jera Wolfe to talk about his most recent creation — a dance film called "Soul" for the National Ballet of Canada — and get a behind-the-scenes look at the genesis of this profound piece. We talk about his rise to success, the unique blend of experiences that add to his choreographic vocabulary, and get some stories from his time as a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Finally, we close with a conversation on the state of Indigenous representation in the arts in Canada, and hear what it has been like for Jera to re-discover his Métis heritage. Check out "Soul" on NBoC's youtube here: https://youtu.be/So9_pPS1rzo Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Jera Wolfe @JeraWolfe https://www.jerawolfe.com/ Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, and if you're lucky enough to have older generations of your family in your life, take a few moments over the next few days to ask them a story about where you come from. It's so easy to lose contact with our heritage, so go learn about your tribe! This week we are joined by intrepid choreographer Jera Wolfe to talk about his most recent creation — a dance film called "Soul" for the National Ballet of Canada — and get a behind-the-scenes look at the genesis of this profound piece. We talk about his rise to success, the unique blend of experiences that add to his choreographic vocabulary, and get some stories from his time as a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Lastly, we close with a conversation on the state of Indigenous representation in the arts in Canada, and hear what it has been like for Jera to re-discover his Métis heritage.


Check out "Soul" on NBoC's youtube here:

https://youtu.be/So9_pPS1rzo



Host: Kealan McLaughlin


Guest: Jera Wolfe


@JeraWolfe

https://www.jerawolfe.com/




Two Two Guys can be reached at:




Instagram and Facebook:


@twotwoguys




Email:


twotwoguyspod@gmail.com




Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, and if you're lucky enough to have older generations of your family in your life, take a few moments over the next few days to ask them a story about where you come from. It's so easy to lose contact with our heritage, so go learn about your tribe!

]]> <p>This week we are joined by intrepid choreographer Jera Wolfe to talk about his most recent creation — a dance film called &#34;Soul&#34; for the National Ballet of Canada — and get a behind-the-scenes look at the genesis of this profound piece. We talk about his rise to success, the unique blend of experiences that add to his choreographic vocabulary, and get some stories from his time as a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Lastly, we close with a conversation on the state of Indigenous representation in the arts in Canada, and hear what it has been like for Jera to re-discover his Métis heritage.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out &#34;Soul&#34; on NBoC&#39;s youtube here:</p><p>https://youtu.be/So9_pPS1rzo</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Jera Wolfe</p><p><br></p><p>@JeraWolfe</p><p>https://www.jerawolfe.com/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram and Facebook:</p><p><br></p><p>@twotwoguys</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Email:</p><p><br></p><p>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, and if you&#39;re lucky enough to have older generations of your family in your life, take a few moments over the next few days to ask them a story about where you come from. It&#39;s so easy to lose contact with our heritage, so go learn about your tribe!</p> ce227d01-3d1c-4e4f-a558-4ac87ccd13a7 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/de2a3db8-01af-4ea3-a650-0b6156bdb806 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:19:38 +0000 2394 no full Episode 32: Dancers as Athletes of Art w/ Joseph Gatti Episode 32: Dancers as Athletes of Art w/ Joseph Gatti Kealan McLaughlin Have we got a real bumper of an episode for YOU! This week the man—the myth—the legend, Joseph Gatti stopped by the pod, and oh did he bring it!! Topics include (but are not limited to) that time he invented a new pirouette combination at the NY IBC, stories of working with the great Fernando Bujones, the key to making your feet look better (that I guarantee you've never heard before), what it takes to run a company and why he chose to start his company United Ballet Theatre in 2018! Plus we go deep into the Gatti Method and talk about the ways he and United Ballet Theatre are changing the ballet world forever. Joseph Gatti is the founder and director of United Ballet Theatre (UBT) and United Ballet Theatre Academy (UBTA) in Orlando, FL. He has been a soloist with Boston Ballet, a principal with Cincinnati Ballet and Corella Ballet, guest principal with Orlando Ballet, and has danced in galas across the world and won numerous ballet competitions. In 2018 he founded UBT, with UBTA following in 2021. We talk about what lead him to starting his own company, and how he is doing things very differently than the norm. Listen along and let Joseph's magnetic spirit lift your day. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Joseph Gatti @BalletGatti @UnitedBalletTheatre @UBT.academy https://www.athletesofart.org/ Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to train your body in a different way than you're used to. They say variety is the spice of life ;) Have we got a real bumper of an episode for YOU! This week the man—the myth—the legend, Joseph Gatti stopped by the pod, and oh did he bring it!! Topics include (but are not limited to) that time he invented a new pirouette combination at the NY IBC, stories of working with the great Fernando Bujones, the key to making your feet look better (that I guarantee you've never heard before), what it takes to run a company and why he chose to start his company United Ballet Theatre in 2018! Plus we go deep into the Gatti Method and talk about the ways he and United Ballet Theatre are changing the ballet world forever. Joseph Gatti is the founder and director of United Ballet Theatre (UBT) and United Ballet Theatre Academy (UBTA) in Orlando, FL. He has been a soloist with Boston Ballet, a principal with Cincinnati Ballet and Corella Ballet, guest principal with Orlando Ballet, and has danced in galas across the world and won numerous ballet competitions. In 2018 he founded UBT, with UBTA following in 2021. We talk about what lead him to starting his own company, and how he is doing things very differently than the norm. Listen along and let Joseph's magnetic spirit lift your day. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Joseph Gatti @BalletGatti @UnitedBalletTheatre @UBT.academy https://www.athletesofart.org/ Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to train your body in a different way than you're used to. They say variety is the spice of life ;) Have we got a real bumper of an episode for YOU! This week the man—the myth—the legend, Joseph Gatti stopped by the pod, and oh did he bring it!! Topics include (but are not limited to) that time he invented a new pirouette combination at the NY IBC, stories of working with the great Fernando Bujones, the key to making your feet look better (that I guarantee you've never heard before), what it takes to run a company and why he chose to start his company United Ballet Theatre in 2018! Plus we go deep into the Gatti Method and talk about the ways he and United Ballet Theatre are changing the ballet world forever.


Joseph Gatti is the founder and director of United Ballet Theatre (UBT) and United Ballet Theatre Academy (UBTA) in Orlando, FL. He has been a soloist with Boston Ballet, a principal with Cincinnati Ballet and Corella Ballet, guest principal with Orlando Ballet, and has danced in galas across the world and won numerous ballet competitions.




Host: Kealan McLaughlin


Guest: Joseph Gatti


@BalletGatti

@UnitedBalletTheatre

@UBT.academy

https://www.athletesofart.org/



Two Two Guys can be reached at:




Instagram and Facebook:


@twotwoguys




Email:


twotwoguyspod@gmail.com




Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to train your body in a different way than you're used to. They say variety is the spice of life ;)

]]> <p>Have we got a real <em>bumper</em> of an episode for YOU! This week the man—the myth—the legend, Joseph Gatti stopped by the pod, and oh did he bring it!! Topics include (but are not limited to) that time he invented a new pirouette combination at the NY IBC, stories of working with the great Fernando Bujones, the key to making your feet look better (that I guarantee you&#39;ve never heard before), what it takes to run a company and why he chose to start his company United Ballet Theatre in 2018! Plus we go deep into <em>the Gatti Method </em>and talk about the ways he and United Ballet Theatre are changing the ballet world forever.</p><p><br></p><p>Joseph Gatti is the founder and director of United Ballet Theatre (UBT) and United Ballet Theatre Academy (UBTA) in Orlando, FL. He has been a soloist with Boston Ballet, a principal with Cincinnati Ballet and Corella Ballet, guest principal with Orlando Ballet, and has danced in galas across the world and won numerous ballet competitions.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Joseph Gatti</p><p><br></p><p>@BalletGatti</p><p>@UnitedBalletTheatre</p><p>@UBT.academy</p><p>https://www.athletesofart.org/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram and Facebook:</p><p><br></p><p>@twotwoguys</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Email:</p><p><br></p><p>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to train your body in a different way than you&#39;re used to. They say variety is the spice of life ;)</p> 79ca1256-e7e2-46c6-a8a3-8de361f3cc31 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/8d21664d-05d2-4edc-b919-ad7771bb4b5d Sun, 28 Nov 2021 06:29:09 +0000 2939 no full Episode 31: Longevity w/ Greta Hodgkinson Episode 31: Longevity w/ Greta Hodgkinson Kealan McLaughlin This week we are joined by star of the stage for three decades - Greta Hodgkinson! Greta retired from the National Ballet of Canada as a principal ballerina in 2020 at the age of 46, having danced in the company for 30 years. During this episode we go into the "how" of it all, and try to determine the magic recipe which enabled Greta to dance so fabulously and with such longevity. We talk about how a dancer's mindset changes over time, the importance of good coaching and mentoring, and hear stories from her illustrious career. Also, Greta is launching a mentorship program called Dance Mentoring by Greta. You can stay up to date by checking it out online and on social media! Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Greta Hodgkinson @GretaHodgkinson @DanceMentoringbyGreta https://www.dancementoringbygreta.com/ Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to imagine yourself in your future. Ask yourself what might be necessary for that future to be a happy one, then begin moving towards those things now. This week we are joined by star of the stage for three decades - Greta Hodgkinson! Greta retired from the National Ballet of Canada as a principal ballerina in 2020 at the age of 46, having danced in the company for 30 years. During this episode we go into the "how" of it all, and try to determine the magic recipe which enabled Greta to dance so fabulously and with such longevity. We talk about how a dancer's mindset changes over time, the importance of good coaching and mentoring, and hear stories from her illustrious career. Also, Greta is launching a mentorship program called Dance Mentoring by Greta. You can stay up to date by checking it out online and on social media! Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Greta Hodgkinson @GretaHodgkinson @DanceMentoringbyGreta https://www.dancementoringbygreta.com/ Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to imagine yourself in your future. Ask yourself what might be necessary for that future to be a happy one, then begin moving towards those things now. This week we are joined by star of the stage for three decades - Greta Hodgkinson! Greta retired from the National Ballet of Canada as a principal ballerina in 2020 at the age of 46, having danced in the company for 30 years. During this episode we go into the "how" of it all, and try to determine the magic recipe which enabled Greta to dance so fabulously and with such longevity. We talk about how a dancer's mindset changes over time, the importance of good coaching and mentoring, and hear stories from her illustrious career.

Also, Greta is launching a mentorship program called Dance Mentoring by Greta. You can stay up to date by checking it out online and on social media!



Host: Kealan McLaughlin


Guest: Greta Hodgkinson


@GretaHodgkinson

@DanceMentoringbyGreta

https://www.dancementoringbygreta.com/



Two Two Guys can be reached at:




Instagram and Facebook:


@twotwoguys




Email:


twotwoguyspod@gmail.com




Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to imagine yourself in your future. Ask yourself what might be necessary for that future to be a happy one, then begin moving towards those things now.

]]> <p>This week we are joined by star of the stage for three decades - Greta Hodgkinson! Greta retired from the National Ballet of Canada as a principal ballerina in 2020 at the age of 46, having danced in the company for 30 years. During this episode we go into the &#34;how&#34; of it all, and try to determine the magic recipe which enabled Greta to dance so fabulously and with such longevity. We talk about how a dancer&#39;s mindset changes over time, the importance of good coaching and mentoring, and hear stories from her illustrious career.</p><p>Also, Greta is launching a mentorship program called <strong><em>Dance Mentoring by Greta. </em></strong>You can stay up to date by checking it out online and on social media!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Greta Hodgkinson</p><p><br></p><p>@GretaHodgkinson</p><p>@DanceMentoringbyGreta</p><p>https://www.dancementoringbygreta.com/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram and Facebook:</p><p><br></p><p>@twotwoguys</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Email:</p><p><br></p><p>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to imagine yourself in your future. Ask yourself what might be necessary for that future to be a happy one, then begin moving towards those things now.</p> abb745c3-81a6-43d6-83f0-d8fddbdcef27 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/6f866374-6d84-4f82-9bda-4c41fe3f139f Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:15:26 +0000 2990 no full Episode 30: Overcoming Struggle, Paris Opera, and Alicia Alonso Stories w/ Osiel Gouneo Episode 30: Overcoming Struggle, Paris Opera, and Alicia Alonso Stories w/ Osiel Gouneo Kealan McLaughlin This week on the podcast we present part 2 of our interview with Cuban ballet-phenom Osiel Gouneo. In part 2 Osiel speaks on some of his most serious struggles and the lessons he learned in overcoming them. He talks about the unique challenge in guesting with Paris Opera Ballet, and what makes it one of his most cherished professional memories. Finally, he tells a story about his special relationship with Cuban ballet-juggernaut Alicia Alonso, asking for a leave of absence on only his 2nd day at work, and a remarkable story of being recognized by a fan. Plus much more! Make sure to listen to part 1 as well, and check out our Instagram for easy access to all the solos referenced in the episode. And if you're looking for instructional videos, Osiel has a dance masterclass available online. Check out the link below. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Osiel Gouneo @gouneoosiel https://osielgouneo.com/ https://www.dance-masterclass.com/osiel Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to check in with your body. Are you sleeping enough, do you need more water? We only get one body, so let's try to take care of the one we got. This week on the podcast we present part 2 of our interview with Cuban ballet-phenom Osiel Gouneo. In part 2 Osiel speaks on some of his most serious struggles and the lessons he learned in overcoming them. He talks about the unique challenge in guesting with Paris Opera Ballet, and what makes it one of his most cherished professional memories. Finally, he tells a story about his special relationship with Cuban ballet-juggernaut Alicia Alonso, asking for a leave of absence on only his 2nd day at work, and a remarkable story of being recognized by a fan. Plus much more! Make sure to listen to part 1 as well, and check out our Instagram for easy access to all the solos referenced in the episode. And if you're looking for instructional videos, Osiel has a dance masterclass available online. Check out the link below. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Osiel Gouneo @gouneoosiel https://osielgouneo.com/ https://www.dance-masterclass.com/osiel Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to check in with your body. Are you sleeping enough, do you need more water? We only get one body, so let's try to take care of the one we got. This week on the podcast we present part 2 of our interview with Cuban ballet-phenom Osiel Gouneo. In part 2 Osiel speaks on some of his most serious struggles and the lessons he learned in overcoming them. He talks about the unique challenge in guesting with Paris Opera Ballet, and what makes it one of his most cherished professional memories. Finally, he tells a story about his special relationship with Cuban ballet-juggernaut Alicia Alonso, asking for a leave of absence on only his 2nd day at work, and a remarkable story of being recognized by a fan. Plus much more!


Make sure to listen to part 1 as well, and check out our Instagram for easy access to all the solos referenced in the episode. 


And if you're looking for instructional videos, Osiel has a dance masterclass available online. Check out the link below.



Host: Kealan McLaughlin


Guest: Osiel Gouneo


@gouneoosiel

https://osielgouneo.com/

https://www.dance-masterclass.com/osiel


Two Two Guys can be reached at:




Instagram and Facebook:


@twotwoguys




Email:


twotwoguyspod@gmail.com




Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to check in with your body. Are you sleeping enough, do you need more water? We only get one body, so let's try to take care of the one we got.

]]> <p>This week on the podcast we present part 2 of our interview with Cuban ballet-phenom Osiel Gouneo. In part 2 Osiel speaks on some of his most serious struggles and the lessons he learned in overcoming them. He talks about the unique challenge in guesting with Paris Opera Ballet, and what makes it one of his most cherished professional memories. Finally, he tells a story about his special relationship with Cuban ballet-juggernaut Alicia Alonso, asking for a leave of absence on only his 2nd day at work, and a remarkable story of being recognized by a fan. Plus much more!</p><p><br></p><p>Make sure to listen to part 1 as well, and check out our Instagram for easy access to all the solos referenced in the episode. </p><p><br></p><p>And if you&#39;re looking for instructional videos, Osiel has a dance masterclass available online. Check out the link below.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Osiel Gouneo</p><p><br></p><p>@gouneoosiel</p><p>https://osielgouneo.com/</p><p>https://www.dance-masterclass.com/osiel</p><p><br></p><p>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram and Facebook:</p><p><br></p><p>@twotwoguys</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Email:</p><p><br></p><p>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to check in with your body. Are you sleeping enough, do you need more water? We only get one body, so let&#39;s try to take care of the one we got.</p> 99a4eba8-bcaf-4a1e-bcae-f9afa8a29b1e https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/20bef8f4-0fa8-442f-adf1-d1ab13dce423 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:33:57 +0000 2566 no full Episode 29: Greatness, Pushing the Art Form Forward, and Performance Mindset w/ Osiel Gouneo Episode 29: Greatness, Pushing the Art Form Forward, and Performance Mindset w/ Osiel Gouneo Kealan McLaughlin This week on the pod we are joined by Cuban ballet-phenom Osiel Gouneo for part 1 of a 2-part interview. Having danced as a leading principal at Ballet Nacional de Cuba (Havana), Norweigan National Ballet (Oslo), and Bayerisches Staatsballett (Munich), as well as guesting and performing in galas all over the world, Osiel is in equal measure tremendously talented, completely charismatic, and utterly unpretentious. In part 1 we talk about the relationship between greatness & modesty, the ways people are, and the ways we could be pushing the art form further in the 21st century, take a look under the hood at what he is feeling and thinking about when he performs his remarkable feats on stage, and much more. Make sure to come back for part 2 next week and check out our Instagram for easy access to all the solos referenced in the episode. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Osiel Gouneo @gouneoosiel Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to put the work into something you love. You never know, one day you might become famous for it. This week on the pod we are joined by Cuban ballet-phenom Osiel Gouneo for part 1 of a 2-part interview. Having danced as a leading principal at Ballet Nacional de Cuba (Havana), Norweigan National Ballet (Oslo), and Bayerisches Staatsballett (Munich), as well as guesting and performing in galas all over the world, Osiel is in equal measure tremendously talented, completely charismatic, and utterly unpretentious. In part 1 we talk about the relationship between greatness & modesty, the ways people are, and the ways we could be pushing the art form further in the 21st century, take a look under the hood at what he is feeling and thinking about when he performs his remarkable feats on stage, and much more. Make sure to come back for part 2 next week and check out our Instagram for easy access to all the solos referenced in the episode. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Osiel Gouneo @gouneoosiel Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to put the work into something you love. You never know, one day you might become famous for it. This week on the pod we are joined by Cuban ballet-phenom Osiel Gouneo for part 1 of a 2-part interview. Having danced as a leading principal at Ballet Nacional de Cuba (Havana), Norweigan National Ballet (Oslo), and Bayerisches Staatsballett (Munich), as well as guesting and performing in galas all over the world, Osiel is in equal measure tremendously talented, completely charismatic, and utterly unpretentious. In part 1 we talk about the relationship between greatness & modesty, the ways people are, and the ways we could be pushing the art form further in the 21st century, take a look under the hood at what he is feeling and thinking about when he performs his remarkable feats on stage, and much more.


Make sure to come back for part 2 next week and check out our Instagram for easy access to all the solos referenced in the episode.





Host: Kealan McLaughlin


Guest: Osiel Gouneo


@gouneoosiel




Two Two Guys can be reached at:




Instagram and Facebook:


@twotwoguys




Email:


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Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to put the work into something you love. You never know, one day you might become famous for it.


]]> <p><span>This week on the pod we are joined by Cuban ballet-phenom Osiel Gouneo for part 1 of a 2-part interview. Having danced as a leading principal at Ballet Nacional de Cuba (Havana), Norweigan National Ballet (Oslo), and Bayerisches Staatsballett (Munich), as well as guesting and performing in galas all over the world, Osiel is in equal measure tremendously talented, completely charismatic, and utterly unpretentious. In part 1 we talk about the relationship between greatness &amp; modesty, the ways people </span><em>are</em><span>, and the ways we </span><em>could be </em><span>pushing the art form further in the 21st century, take a look under the hood at what he is feeling and thinking about when he performs his remarkable feats on stage, and much more.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Make sure to come back for part 2 next week and check out our Instagram for easy access to all the solos referenced in the episode.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Guest: Osiel Gouneo</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>@gouneoosiel</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Instagram and Facebook:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>@twotwoguys</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Email:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to put the work into something you love. You never know, one day you might become famous for it.</span></p><p><br></p> ee54e521-4e5a-4492-a999-9624d80e5b70 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/8a87a292-a72d-46df-86c9-f487c6a42583 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:57:33 +0000 2431 no full Episode 28: Part 2 w/ Ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja Episode 28: Part 2 w/ Ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja Kealan McLaughlin We present to you Part 2 of our conversations with ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja. On the previous episode we talked about the unique career transition that took her from performing lead roles on stage to leading the orchestra in front of the stage and discussed her upcoming debut conducting Swan Lake for the Estonian National Ballet. On this episode we hear about the performance mere hours after the curtain has closed, share feedback directly from the dancers in the performance, and probe further into the psyche of a conductor in these high-pressure moments. Maria has made the remarkable journey from dancing as a soloist ballerina with some of the leading ballet theatres in Europe to conducting across the globe with companies like the National Ballet of Canada, Royal Danish Ballet, and now her home theatre of the Estonian National Ballet. Join us for 2 conversations, both rich with insight, and learn about the intersection between the dancers and the orchestra from an artist unparalleled in her qualification. And make sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already! Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Maria Seletskaja @mariaseletskaja Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to celebrate a win, big or small. The greatest results can come from the smallest beginnings. We present to you Part 2 of our conversations with ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja. On the previous episode we talked about the unique career transition that took her from performing lead roles on stage to leading the orchestra in front of the stage and discussed her upcoming debut conducting Swan Lake for the Estonian National Ballet. On this episode we hear about the performance mere hours after the curtain has closed, share feedback directly from the dancers in the performance, and probe further into the psyche of a conductor in these high-pressure moments. Maria has made the remarkable journey from dancing as a soloist ballerina with some of the leading ballet theatres in Europe to conducting across the globe with companies like the National Ballet of Canada, Royal Danish Ballet, and now her home theatre of the Estonian National Ballet. Join us for 2 conversations, both rich with insight, and learn about the intersection between the dancers and the orchestra from an artist unparalleled in her qualification. And make sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already! Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Maria Seletskaja @mariaseletskaja Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to celebrate a win, big or small. The greatest results can come from the smallest beginnings. We present to you Part 2 of our conversations with ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja. On the previous episode we talked about the unique career transition that took her from performing lead roles on stage to leading the orchestra in front of the stage and discussed her upcoming debut conducting Swan Lake for the Estonian National Ballet. On this episode we hear about the performance mere hours after the curtain has closed, share feedback directly from the dancers in the performance, and probe further into the psyche of a conductor in these high-pressure moments.


Maria has made the remarkable journey from dancing as a soloist ballerina with some of the leading ballet theatres in Europe to conducting across the globe with companies like the National Ballet of Canada, Royal Danish Ballet, and now her home theatre of the Estonian National Ballet. Join us for 2 conversations, both rich with insight, and learn about the intersection between the dancers and the orchestra from an artist unparalleled in her qualification. And make sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already!





Host: Kealan McLaughlin


Guest: Maria Seletskaja


@mariaseletskaja




Two Two Guys can be reached at:




Instagram and Facebook:


@twotwoguys




Email:


twotwoguyspod@gmail.com




Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to celebrate a win, big or small. The greatest results can come from the smallest beginnings. 


]]> <p><span>We present to you Part 2 of our conversations with ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja. On the previous episode we talked about the unique career transition that took her from performing lead roles </span><em>on stage</em><span> to leading the orchestra </span><em>in front of the stage</em><span> and discussed her upcoming debut conducting Swan Lake for the Estonian National Ballet. On this episode we hear about the performance mere hours after the curtain has closed, share feedback </span><em>directly</em><span> from the dancers in the performance, and probe further into the psyche of a conductor in these high-pressure moments.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Maria has made the remarkable journey from dancing as a soloist ballerina with some of the leading ballet theatres in Europe to conducting across the globe with companies like the National Ballet of Canada, Royal Danish Ballet, and now her home theatre of the Estonian National Ballet. Join us for 2 conversations, both rich with insight, and learn about the intersection between the dancers and the orchestra from an artist unparalleled in her qualification. And make sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven&#39;t already!</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Guest: Maria Seletskaja</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>@mariaseletskaja</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Instagram and Facebook:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>@twotwoguys</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Email:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to celebrate a win, big or small. The greatest results can come from the smallest beginnings. </span></p><p><br></p> 4685216e-1dfe-468e-ac91-50e656c39e1d https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/c80f363b-207f-4a6b-b317-f0712949a05c Sun, 10 Oct 2021 04:17:38 +0000 2380 no full Episode 27: Part 1 w/ Ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja Episode 27: Part 1 w/ Ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja Kealan McLaughlin SPECIAL MID-WEEK BONUS POD! This week on the show we are joined by ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja. Currently Conductor-in-Residence at the National Ballet of Canada, and simultaneously preparing for debuts with Royal Danish Ballet and Estonian National Ballet, she actually began as a ballet dancer. During her 15-year ballet career she danced for companies like Staatsoper Berlin, Estonian National Ballet, and Royal Ballet of Flanders; yet it wasn't until she lifted the baton in her first production as a conductor that she felt she was where she belonged. Maria joins us on the eve of an auspicious premiere, as she returns home to Estonian National to conduct Swan Lake for the first time, in the same theatre where she premiered the roles of Odette/Odile 11 years ago. In this episode we discuss the difference between performing on stage as a dancer and standing in front of the stage as a conductor. Further, Maria explains how she was able to make this difficult transition, dishes on the challenges of leading an orchestra, and tells us how preparations are coming for her upcoming Swan Lake premiere. Make sure to come back on the weekend for Part 2 when we check in post-premiere and see how it all went! Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Maria Seletskaja @mariaseletskaja Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to try something new. You never know how you'll feel about something until you try it. SPECIAL MID-WEEK BONUS POD! This week on the show we are joined by ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja. Currently Conductor-in-Residence at the National Ballet of Canada, and simultaneously preparing for debuts with Royal Danish Ballet and Estonian National Ballet, she actually began as a ballet dancer. During her 15-year ballet career she danced for companies like Staatsoper Berlin, Estonian National Ballet, and Royal Ballet of Flanders; yet it wasn't until she lifted the baton in her first production as a conductor that she felt she was where she belonged. Maria joins us on the eve of an auspicious premiere, as she returns home to Estonian National to conduct Swan Lake for the first time, in the same theatre where she premiered the roles of Odette/Odile 11 years ago. In this episode we discuss the difference between performing on stage as a dancer and standing in front of the stage as a conductor. Further, Maria explains how she was able to make this difficult transition, dishes on the challenges of leading an orchestra, and tells us how preparations are coming for her upcoming Swan Lake premiere. Make sure to come back on the weekend for Part 2 when we check in post-premiere and see how it all went! Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Maria Seletskaja @mariaseletskaja Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to try something new. You never know how you'll feel about something until you try it. SPECIAL MID-WEEK BONUS POD!


This week on the show we are joined by ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja. Currently Conductor-in-Residence at the National Ballet of Canada, and simultaneously preparing for debuts with Royal Danish Ballet and Estonian National Ballet, she actually began as a ballet dancer. During her 15-year ballet career she danced for companies like Staatsoper Berlin, Estonian National Ballet, and Royal Ballet of Flanders; yet it wasn't until she lifted the baton in her first production as a conductor that she felt she was where she belonged.


Maria joins us on the eve of an auspicious premiere, as she returns home to Estonian National to conduct Swan Lake for the first time, in the same theatre where she premiered the roles of Odette/Odile 11 years ago. In this episode we discuss the difference between performing on stage as a dancer and standing in front of the stage as a conductor. Further, Maria explains how she was able to make this difficult transition, dishes on the challenges of leading an orchestra, and tells us how preparations are coming for her upcoming Swan Lake premiere.


Make sure to come back on the weekend for Part 2 when we check in post-premiere and see how it all went!





Host: Kealan McLaughlin


Guest: Maria Seletskaja


@mariaseletskaja




Two Two Guys can be reached at:




Instagram and Facebook:


@twotwoguys




Email:


twotwoguyspod@gmail.com




Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to try something new. You never know how you'll feel about something until you try it. 

]]> <p>SPECIAL MID-WEEK BONUS POD!</p><p><br></p><p>This week on the show we are joined by ballerina-turned-conductor Maria Seletskaja. Currently Conductor-in-Residence at the National Ballet of Canada, and simultaneously preparing for debuts with Royal Danish Ballet and Estonian National Ballet, she actually began as a ballet dancer. During her 15-year ballet career she danced for companies like Staatsoper Berlin, Estonian National Ballet, and Royal Ballet of Flanders; yet it wasn&#39;t until she lifted the baton in her first production as a conductor that she felt she was where she belonged.</p><p><br></p><p>Maria joins us on the eve of an auspicious premiere, as she returns home to Estonian National to conduct Swan Lake for the first time, in the same theatre where she premiered the roles of Odette/Odile 11 years ago. In this episode we discuss the difference between performing <em>on stage</em> as a dancer and standing <em>in front of</em> <em>the stage</em> as a conductor. Further, Maria explains how she was able to make this difficult transition, dishes on the challenges of leading an orchestra, and tells us how preparations are coming for her upcoming Swan Lake premiere.</p><p><br></p><p>Make sure to come back on the weekend for Part 2 when we check in post-premiere and see how it all went!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</p><p><br></p><p>Guest: Maria Seletskaja</p><p><br></p><p>@mariaseletskaja</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram and Facebook:</p><p><br></p><p>@twotwoguys</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Email:</p><p><br></p><p>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments over the next few days to try something new. You never know how you&#39;ll feel about something until you try it. </p> 529c6c43-706c-46dd-a621-a62a5d74aecb https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/6097fd57-7a00-43b0-946e-1ec738e2e54e Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:58:52 +0000 2665 no full Episode 26: Being New vs. Being the Veteran in a Lead Couple w/ Ketlin Oja Episode 26: Being New vs. Being the Veteran in a Lead Couple w/ Ketlin Oja Kealan McLaughlin This week we are joined by soloist of the Estonian National Ballet, Ketlin Oja. Having performed together for years, Ketlin and Kealan are able to draw from their lived experience on stage to share stories – raw and honest – and give the listener real access into the quiet intensity that exists in every dancer in the moments surrounding a debut. It is a very different thing to premiere a role than it is to partner somebody through their premiere. This is amplified if the role is the first foray into soloist or principal dancing, as was the case in 2018 when Ketlin premiered the role of Odette/Odile at only 20 years old, with Kealan as her Prince Siegfried, in front of the entire Estonian ballet community. In this episode we tell stories from the pivotal premiere, discuss the differences – from seemingly small to positively profound – that a dancer may feel as they make this transition from "new" to "veteran," and contrast the impacts that an inexperienced partner can have on a male and female dancer. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Ketlin Oja @ketlino Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to give yourself a present. It can be big or small, planned or spontaneous, but let it bring you joy. This week we are joined by soloist of the Estonian National Ballet, Ketlin Oja. Having performed together for years, Ketlin and Kealan are able to draw from their lived experience on stage to share stories – raw and honest – and give the listener real access into the quiet intensity that exists in every dancer in the moments surrounding a debut. It is a very different thing to premiere a role than it is to partner somebody through their premiere. This is amplified if the role is the first foray into soloist or principal dancing, as was the case in 2018 when Ketlin premiered the role of Odette/Odile at only 20 years old, with Kealan as her Prince Siegfried, in front of the entire Estonian ballet community. In this episode we tell stories from the pivotal premiere, discuss the differences – from seemingly small to positively profound – that a dancer may feel as they make this transition from "new" to "veteran," and contrast the impacts that an inexperienced partner can have on a male and female dancer. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Ketlin Oja @ketlino Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to give yourself a present. It can be big or small, planned or spontaneous, but let it bring you joy. This week we are joined by soloist of the Estonian National Ballet, Ketlin Oja. Having performed together for years, Ketlin and Kealan are able to draw from their lived experience on stage to share stories – raw and honest – and give the listener real access into the quiet intensity that exists in every dancer in the moments surrounding a debut.


It is a very different thing to premiere a role than it is to partner somebody through their premiere. This is amplified if the role is the first foray into soloist or principal dancing, as was the case in 2018 when Ketlin premiered the role of Odette/Odile at only 20 years old, with Kealan as her Prince Siegfried, in front of the entire Estonian ballet community. 


In this episode they tell stories from the pivotal premiere, discuss the differences – from seemingly small to positively profound – a dancer may feel as they make this transition from "new" to "veteran," and contrast the impacts that an inexperienced partner can have on a male and female dancer.



Host: Kealan McLaughlin

Guest: Ketlin Oja

@ketlino


Two Two Guys can be reached at:


Instagram and Facebook:

@twotwoguys


Email:

twotwoguyspod@gmail.com


Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to give yourself a present. It can be big or small, planned or spontaneous, but let it bring you joy.

]]> <p>This week we are joined by soloist of the Estonian National Ballet, Ketlin Oja. Having performed together for years, Ketlin and Kealan are able to draw from their lived experience on stage to share stories – raw and honest – and give the listener real access into the quiet intensity that exists in every dancer in the moments surrounding a debut.</p><p><br></p><p>It is a very different thing to premiere a role than it is to partner somebody through their premiere. This is amplified if the role is the first foray into soloist or principal dancing, as was the case in 2018 when Ketlin premiered the role of Odette/Odile at only 20 years old, with Kealan as her Prince Siegfried, in front of the entire Estonian ballet community. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode they tell stories from the pivotal premiere, discuss the differences – from seemingly small to positively profound – a dancer may feel as they make this transition from &#34;new&#34; to &#34;veteran,&#34; and contrast the impacts that an inexperienced partner can have on a male and female dancer.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</p><p>Guest: Ketlin Oja</p><p>@ketlino</p><p><br></p><p>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram and Facebook:</p><p>@twotwoguys</p><p><br></p><p>Email:</p><p>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to give yourself a present. It can be big or small, planned or spontaneous, but let it bring you joy.</p> 9b3a8ae3-7f19-47b6-86c9-cd0abf0f9386 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/995f03b5-9cdc-479a-82b4-5c7fdef0731b Sun, 26 Sep 2021 06:09:58 +0000 2777 yes full Episode 25: Would You Rather: Lockdown or Work? w/Julian Botnarenko Episode 25: Would You Rather: Lockdown or Work? w/Julian Botnarenko Kealan McLaughlin After a year and a half at home, a lot of us are beginning to go back to work/school. As life begins to return to "normal" we may notice there are pros but also some cons. Maybe we miss being able to wear the same onesie every day for a week, and now when we wear it to the office we get HR telling us we can't dress up as our favourite Lion King character?!? YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT I'VE BEEN THROUGH, SUSAN!! This week on the pod, ballet dancer and friend of the show Julian Botnarenko joins to play a game of "Would You Rather: Lockdown vs Working Edition." Play along with us as you listen, learn about yourself as you go, and ultimately discover which lifestyle you prefer and why. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Julian Botnarenko @julianbotnarenko Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to reflect on the positive changes you've undergone in the last year and a half, and consider how you can incorporate them into your life moving forward. After a year and a half at home, a lot of us are beginning to go back to work/school. As life begins to return to "normal" we may notice there are pros but also some cons. Maybe we miss being able to wear the same onesie every day for a week, and now when we wear it to the office we get HR telling us we can't dress up as our favourite Lion King character?!? YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT I'VE BEEN THROUGH, SUSAN!! This week on the pod, ballet dancer and friend of the show Julian Botnarenko joins to play a game of "Would You Rather: Lockdown vs Working Edition." Play along with us as you listen, learn about yourself as you go, and ultimately discover which lifestyle you prefer and why. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Julian Botnarenko @julianbotnarenko Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to reflect on the positive changes you've undergone in the last year and a half, and consider how you can incorporate them into your life moving forward. After a year and a half at home, a lot of us are beginning to go back to work/school. As life begins to return to "normal" we may notice there are pros but also some cons. Maybe we miss being able to wear the same onesie every day for a week, and now when we wear it to the office we get HR telling us we can't dress up as our favourite Lion King character?!? YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT I'VE BEEN THROUGH, SUSAN!! 

This week on the pod, ballet dancer and friend of the show Julian Botnarenko joins to play a game of "Would You Rather: Lockdown vs Working Edition." Play along with us as you listen, learn about yourself as you go, and ultimately discover which lifestyle you prefer and why.


Host: Kealan McLaughlin

Guest: Julian Botnarenko

@julianbotnarenko


Two Two Guys can be reached at:


Instagram and Facebook:

@twotwoguys


Email:

twotwoguyspod@gmail.com


Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to reflect on the positive changes you've undergone in the last year and a half, and consider how you can incorporate them into your life moving forward.


]]> <p><span>After a year and a half at home, a lot of us are beginning to go back to work/school. As life begins to return to &#34;normal&#34; we may notice there are pros but also some cons. Maybe we miss being able to wear the same onesie every day for a week, and now when we wear it to the office we get HR telling us we </span><em>can&#39;t</em><span> dress up as our favourite Lion King character?!? YOU DON&#39;T KNOW WHAT I&#39;VE BEEN THROUGH, SUSAN!! </span></p><p><span>This week on the pod, ballet dancer and friend of the show Julian Botnarenko joins to play a game of &#34;</span><u>Would You Rather: Lockdown vs Working Edition</u><span>.&#34; Play along with us as you listen, learn about yourself as you go, and ultimately discover which lifestyle you prefer and why.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</span></p><p><span>Guest: Julian Botnarenko</span></p><p><span>@julianbotnarenko</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Instagram and Facebook:</span></p><p><span>@twotwoguys</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Email:</span></p><p><span>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to reflect on the positive changes you&#39;ve undergone in the last year and a half, and consider how you can incorporate them into your life moving forward.</span></p><p><br></p> 79f8a14b-c06e-44b7-b101-b1a36f7b6cef https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/515f71a2-0c52-420b-b51c-b3e081bf9c8e Sun, 12 Sep 2021 04:54:24 +0000 2021 yes full Episode 24: How to Find Your Groove w/ Joakim Stephenson Episode 24: How to Find Your Groove w/ Joakim Stephenson Kealan McLaughlin How do we find our groove? Each of us has natural rhythms, tendencies, gifts; how do we tap into them so they can be enjoyed and shared fully? On this episode, movement coach/choreographer/former Royal Swedish Ballet soloist and genuinely groovy guy Joakim Stephenson visits from all the way in Stockholm Sweden to offer his expertise on the subject. Finding your natural way of moving and being is beneficial in dancing, choreographing, and anything non-dance related. It's about finding what works for YOU as an authentic expression of who and what you are, as opposed to just doing what has been programmed. This episode includes: easy to remember tips and tricks to finding one's personal groove a discussion of the obstacles one will commonly face how to supplement a choreographer's vision while staying true to yourself real-life experience AND theoretical musings Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Joakim Stephenson http://joakimstephenson.com/ @joakimstephenson Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to play some groovy tunes and see how your body feels like moving. How do we find our groove? Each of us has natural rhythms, tendencies, gifts; how do we tap into them so they can be enjoyed and shared fully? On this episode, movement coach/choreographer/former Royal Swedish Ballet soloist and genuinely groovy guy Joakim Stephenson visits from all the way in Stockholm Sweden to offer his expertise on the subject. Finding your natural way of moving and being is beneficial in dancing, choreographing, and anything non-dance related. It's about finding what works for YOU as an authentic expression of who and what you are, as opposed to just doing what has been programmed. This episode includes: easy to remember tips and tricks to finding one's personal groove a discussion of the obstacles one will commonly face how to supplement a choreographer's vision while staying true to yourself real-life experience AND theoretical musings Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Joakim Stephenson http://joakimstephenson.com/ @joakimstephenson Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to play some groovy tunes and see how your body feels like moving. How do we find our groove? Each of us has natural rhythms, tendencies, gifts; how do we tap into them so they can be enjoyed and shared fully? On this episode, movement coach/choreographer/former Royal Swedish Ballet soloist and genuinely groovy guy Joakim Stephenson visits from all the way in Stockholm Sweden to offer his expertise on the subject.

Finding your natural way of moving and being is beneficial in dancing, choreographing, and anything non-dance related. It's about finding what works for YOU as an authentic expression of who and what you are, as opposed to just doing what has been programmed.

This episode includes:

  • easy to remember tips and tricks to finding one's personal groove
  • a discussion of the obstacles one will commonly face
  • how to supplement a choreographer's vision while staying true to yourself
  • real-life experience AND theoretical musings


Host: Kealan McLaughlin

Guest: Joakim Stephenson

http://joakimstephenson.com/

@joakimstephenson


Two Two Guys can be reached at:


Instagram and Facebook:

@twotwoguys


Email:

twotwoguyspod@gmail.com


Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to play some groovy tunes and see how your body feels like moving.





]]> <p><span>How do we find our groove? Each of us has natural rhythms, tendencies, gifts; how do we tap into them so they can be enjoyed and shared fully? On this episode, movement coach/choreographer/former Royal Swedish Ballet soloist and genuinely groovy guy Joakim Stephenson visits from all the way in Stockholm Sweden to offer his expertise on the subject.</span></p><p><span>Finding your natural way of moving and being is beneficial in dancing, choreographing, and anything non-dance related. It&#39;s about finding what works for YOU as an authentic expression of who and what you are, as opposed to just doing what has been programmed.</span></p><p><span>This episode includes:</span></p><ul><li><span>easy to remember tips and tricks to finding one&#39;s personal groove</span></li><li><span>a discussion of the obstacles one will commonly face</span></li><li><span>how to supplement a choreographer&#39;s vision while staying true to yourself</span></li><li><span>real-life experience AND theoretical musings</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</span></p><p><span>Guest: Joakim Stephenson</span></p><p><span>http://joakimstephenson.com/</span></p><p><span>@joakimstephenson</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Instagram and Facebook:</span></p><p><span>@twotwoguys</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Email:</span></p><p><span>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week to play some groovy tunes and see how your body feels like moving.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> ac4c45d3-5833-4493-a174-527de04c95b3 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/68042e1e-ff02-46da-a549-45115642e1ec Sun, 29 Aug 2021 03:55:20 +0000 2920 no full Episode 23: Could Ballet Ever Be an Olympic Sport? w/Dash Grundy Episode 23: Could Ballet Ever Be an Olympic Sport? w/Dash Grundy Kealan McLaughlin Two Two Guys resident sports reporter Dash Grundy is back on the pod and this time he's really bringing the heat. With the addition of Skateboarding, Surfing, and Climbing to the Tokyo Olympics, and the announcement that Breakdancing will make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Summer Games, we discuss the possibility of ballet ever becoming an Olympic event. We look at the process any discipline must go through to become part of the Olympics, address the hurdles specific to ballet, and walk through scenarios of how the event could be structured by comparing it to similar Olympic sports. It's a loose, fun time. Hop in our sidecar and go for a ride with us. PS: Dash drops multiple seriously pitch-worthy ideas and Kealan experiments with creating a richer soundscape for the listener. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Dash Grundy (IG: @DashGrundy) Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week and do something that makes you laugh so hard you need to catch your breath. Two Two Guys resident sports reporter Dash Grundy is back on the pod and this time he's really bringing the heat. With the addition of Skateboarding, Surfing, and Climbing to the Tokyo Olympics, and the announcement that Breakdancing will make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Summer Games, we discuss the possibility of ballet ever becoming an Olympic event. We look at the process any discipline must go through to become part of the Olympics, address the hurdles specific to ballet, and walk through scenarios of how the event could be structured by comparing it to similar Olympic sports. It's a loose, fun time. Hop in our sidecar and go for a ride with us. PS: Dash drops multiple seriously pitch-worthy ideas and Kealan experiments with creating a richer soundscape for the listener. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Dash Grundy (IG: @DashGrundy) Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week and do something that makes you laugh so hard you need to catch your breath. Two Two Guys resident sports reporter Dash Grundy is back on the pod and this time he's really bringing the heat.

With the addition of Skateboarding, Surfing, and Climbing to the Tokyo Olympics, and the announcement that Breakdancing will make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Summer Games, we discuss the possibility of ballet ever becoming an Olympic event. We look at the process any discipline must go through to become part of the Olympics, address the hurdles specific to ballet, and walk through scenarios of how the event could be structured by comparing it to similar Olympic sports. 

It's a loose, fun time. Hop in our sidecar and go for a ride with us.

PS: Dash drops multiple seriously pitch-worthy ideas and Kealan experiments with creating a richer soundscape for the listener.


Host: Kealan McLaughlin

Guest: Dash Grundy (IG: @DashGrundy)



Two Two Guys can be reached at:


Instagram and Facebook:

@twotwoguys


Email:

twotwoguyspod@gmail.com


Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week and do something that makes you laugh so hard you need to catch your breath.

]]> <p>Two Two Guys resident sports reporter Dash Grundy is back on the pod and this time he&#39;s really bringing the heat.</p><p>With the addition of Skateboarding, Surfing, and Climbing to the Tokyo Olympics, and the announcement that Breakdancing will make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Summer Games, we discuss the possibility of ballet ever becoming an Olympic event. We look at the process any discipline must go through to become part of the Olympics, address the hurdles specific to ballet, and walk through scenarios of how the event could be structured by comparing it to similar Olympic sports. </p><p>It&#39;s a loose, fun time. Hop in our sidecar and go for a ride with us.</p><p>PS: Dash drops multiple <u>seriously</u> pitch-worthy ideas and Kealan experiments with creating a richer soundscape for the listener.</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</p><p>Guest: Dash Grundy (IG: @DashGrundy)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram and Facebook:</p><p>@twotwoguys</p><p><br></p><p>Email:</p><p>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And if you can, take a few moments this week and do something that makes you laugh so hard you need to catch your breath.</p> 3f95cb20-787e-4385-9110-8edd8a621020 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/5461622e-df0d-4613-b797-594eb9ce479a Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:36:36 +0000 2858 no full Episode 22: Answering Mailbag Questions w/Arlo Episode 22: Answering Mailbag Questions w/Arlo Kealan McLaughlin After a small hiatus, Two Two Guys is back with the heat. This week on the pawdcast we have an extra special treat. Our first quadrupedal guest stops by to help answer mailbag questions. If you have any cats in the room with you please consider listening with headphones. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Arlo Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And don't forget to take a few moments to yourself this week to do something that makes you happy. After a small hiatus, Two Two Guys is back with the heat. This week on the pawdcast we have an extra special treat. Our first quadrupedal guest stops by to help answer mailbag questions. If you have any cats in the room with you please consider listening with headphones. Host: Kealan McLaughlin Guest: Arlo Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And don't forget to take a few moments to yourself this week to do something that makes you happy. After a small hiatus, Two Two Guys is back with the heat. This week on the pawdcast we have an extra special treat. Our first quadrupedal guest stops by to help answer mailbag questions. If you have any cats in the room with you please consider listening with headphones.


Host: Kealan McLaughlin

Guest: Arlo


Two Two Guys can be reached at:


Instagram and Facebook:

@twotwoguys


Email:

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Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And don't forget to take a few moments to yourself this week to do something that makes you happy.




]]> <p>After a small hiatus, Two Two Guys is back with the heat. This week on the pawdcast we have an extra special treat. Our first quadrupedal guest stops by to help answer mailbag questions. If you have any cats in the room with you please consider listening with headphones.</p><p><br></p><p>Host: Kealan McLaughlin</p><p>Guest: Arlo</p><p><br></p><p>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram and Facebook:</p><p>@twotwoguys</p><p><br></p><p>Email:</p><p>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And don&#39;t forget to take a few moments to yourself this week to do something that makes you happy.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> af84e640-5ee4-4c51-b95b-52cedb6fc66b https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/b7c108ba-1e89-4c30-b8fe-37d6bd91b84a Sun, 01 Aug 2021 01:28:35 +0000 1841 no full Episode 21: Breathwork in Dance, and Accessing the Autonomic Nervous System w/ Damian Norman Episode 21: Breathwork in Dance, and Accessing the Autonomic Nervous System w/ Damian Norman Kealan McLaughlin Take a deep breath everyone, it's going to be ok. We know there's a lot going on and we have something to soothe those aches. This week we have on contemporary dancer, yoga instructor, and certified Breathwork coach Damian Norman. The conversation that follows touches on the importance of conscious breathing in dance and in life, the ability we all have to use the breath to choose between accessing our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and the information needed to understand and then begin making that choice. Damian's work in somatic healing, trauma research, movement flow, yoga, and as a contemporary dancer in Canada and Germany all inform his philosophy and have taught him repeatedly: Breathing is at the centre of everything, and breathing properly will change your life! The episode finishes with a special treat; Damian leads us through a simple guided breathwork practice. We invite you to follow along at home. This section begins at 29:58 in the episode. Damian can be reached at: Instagram: @soulfulsomatic Website: https://manifestintegrativehealth.wordpress.com/ Book a session: https://manifestintegrativehealth.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1 Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And don't forget to take a few moments to yourself this week to slow down and just breathe. Take a deep breath everyone, it's going to be ok. We know there's a lot going on and we have something to soothe those aches. This week we have on contemporary dancer, yoga instructor, and certified Breathwork coach Damian Norman. The conversation that follows touches on the importance of conscious breathing in dance and in life, the ability we all have to use the breath to choose between accessing our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and the information needed to understand and then begin making that choice. Damian's work in somatic healing, trauma research, movement flow, yoga, and as a contemporary dancer in Canada and Germany all inform his philosophy and have taught him repeatedly: Breathing is at the centre of everything, and breathing properly will change your life! The episode finishes with a special treat; Damian leads us through a simple guided breathwork practice. We invite you to follow along at home. This section begins at 29:58 in the episode. Damian can be reached at: Instagram: @soulfulsomatic Website: https://manifestintegrativehealth.wordpress.com/ Book a session: https://manifestintegrativehealth.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1 Two Two Guys can be reached at: Instagram and Facebook: @twotwoguys Email: twotwoguyspod@gmail.com Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And don't forget to take a few moments to yourself this week to slow down and just breathe. Take a deep breath everyone, it's going to be ok. We know there's a lot going on and we have something to soothe those aches. This week we have on contemporary dancer, yoga instructor, and certified Breathwork coach Damian Norman. The conversation that follows touches on the importance of conscious breathing in dance and in life, the ability we all have to use the breath to choose between accessing our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and the information needed to understand and then begin making that choice.


Damian's work in somatic healing, trauma research, movement flow, yoga, and as a contemporary dancer in Canada and Germany all inform his philosophy and have taught him repeatedly: Breathing is at the centre of everything, and breathing properly will change your life! 


The episode finishes with a special treat; Damian leads us through a simple guided breathwork practice. We invite you to follow along at home. This section begins at 29:58 in the episode.


Damian can be reached at:


Instagram:

@soulfulsomatic


Website:

https://manifestintegrativehealth.wordpress.com/


Book a session:

https://manifestintegrativehealth.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1



Two Two Guys can be reached at:


Instagram and Facebook:

@twotwoguys


Email:

twotwoguyspod@gmail.com


Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And don't forget to take a few moments to yourself this week to slow down and just breathe.


]]> <p><span>Take a deep breath everyone, it&#39;s going to be ok. We know there&#39;s a lot going on and we have something to soothe those aches. This week we have on contemporary dancer, yoga instructor, and certified Breathwork coach Damian Norman. The conversation that follows touches on the importance of conscious breathing in dance and in life, the ability we all have to use the breath to choose between accessing our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and the information needed to understand and then begin </span><em>making</em><span> that choice.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Damian&#39;s work in somatic healing, trauma research, movement flow, yoga, and as a contemporary dancer in Canada and Germany all inform his philosophy and have taught him repeatedly: Breathing is at the centre of everything, and breathing properly will change your life! </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>The episode finishes with a special treat; Damian leads us through a simple guided breathwork practice. We invite you to follow along at home. This section begins at 29:58 in the episode.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Damian can be reached at:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Instagram:</span></p><p><span>@soulfulsomatic</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Website:</span></p><p><span>https://manifestintegrativehealth.wordpress.com/</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Book a session:</span></p><p><span>https://manifestintegrativehealth.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span>Two Two Guys can be reached at:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Instagram and Facebook:</span></p><p><span>@twotwoguys</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Email:</span></p><p><span>twotwoguyspod@gmail.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Leave a review! Send us a message! Let us know what topics are important to you! And don&#39;t forget to take a few moments to yourself this week to slow down and just breathe.</span></p><p><br></p> c8757366-85d6-499b-b9c9-d19c2af68e80 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/e9906477-d473-4e33-9684-aee3af680367 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 03:35:53 +0000 3076 no full Episode 20: How to Take Striking Ballet Photos w/Tarzan Dan Episode 20: How to Take Striking Ballet Photos w/Tarzan Dan Kealan McLaughlin This week we're joined by legend of the screen, radio, and camera lens Tarzan Dan. Equally at ease interviewing Beyonce and photographing ballet's leading stars, Tarzan brings his effortless charm, wacky sense of humour, and stories galore to Two Two Guys. How many other people can say they've been a guest of the Royal Ballet AND pulled a prank on Jennifer Lopez? Tarzan first gained notoriety as host of YTV's The Hit List in the 1990s. He has worked in radio for decades and has a flourishing career as a photographer, collaborating regularly with ballet dancers. In this episode, Tarzan talks about what it is that makes his photography so striking, why he stands out from the rest, and how anyone can find and hone their own unique style. Additionally, we talk about his other careers, how he was able to find so much success as a TV personality and what it's like when it's your job to interview the biggest celebrities in the world. Find Tarzan on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TarzanDan His website is: http://www.tdfoto.ca/ You can listen to Tarzan on Q107 in Calgary, 2-6pm M-F https://q107fm.ca/player/ Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys This week we're joined by legend of the screen, radio, and camera lens Tarzan Dan. Equally at ease interviewing Beyonce and photographing ballet's leading stars, Tarzan brings his effortless charm, wacky sense of humour, and stories galore to Two Two Guys. How many other people can say they've been a guest of the Royal Ballet AND pulled a prank on Jennifer Lopez? Tarzan first gained notoriety as host of YTV's The Hit List in the 1990s. He has worked in radio for decades and has a flourishing career as a photographer, collaborating regularly with ballet dancers. In this episode, Tarzan talks about what it is that makes his photography so striking, why he stands out from the rest, and how anyone can find and hone their own unique style. Additionally, we talk about his other careers, how he was able to find so much success as a TV personality and what it's like when it's your job to interview the biggest celebrities in the world. Find Tarzan on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TarzanDan His website is: http://www.tdfoto.ca/ You can listen to Tarzan on Q107 in Calgary, 2-6pm M-F https://q107fm.ca/player/ Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys This week we're joined by legend of the screen, radio, and camera lens Tarzan Dan. Equally at ease interviewing Beyonce and photographing ballet's leading stars, Tarzan brings his effortless charm, wacky sense of humour, and stories galore to Two Two Guys. How many other people can say they've been a guest of the Royal Ballet AND pulled a prank on Jennifer Lopez?

Tarzan first gained notoriety as host of YTV's The Hit List in the 1990s. He has worked in radio for decades and has a flourishing career as a photographer, collaborating regularly with ballet dancers. In this episode, Tarzan talks about what it is that makes his photography so striking, why he stands out from the rest, and how anyone can find and hone their own unique style. Additionally, we talk about his other careers, how he was able to find so much success as a TV personality and what it's like when it's your job to interview the biggest celebrities in the world.


Find Tarzan on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TarzanDan

His website is: http://www.tdfoto.ca/

You can listen to Tarzan on Q107 in Calgary, 2-6pm M-F

https://q107fm.ca/player/


Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com 

or on Instagram @twotwoguys

]]> <p>This week we&#39;re joined by legend of the screen, radio, and camera lens Tarzan Dan. Equally at ease interviewing Beyonce and photographing ballet&#39;s leading stars, Tarzan brings his effortless charm, wacky sense of humour, and stories galore to Two Two Guys. How many other people can say they&#39;ve been a guest of the Royal Ballet AND pulled a prank on Jennifer Lopez?</p><p>Tarzan first gained notoriety as host of YTV&#39;s The Hit List in the 1990s. He has worked in radio for decades and has a flourishing career as a photographer, collaborating regularly with ballet dancers. In this episode, Tarzan talks about what it is that makes his photography so striking, why he stands out from the rest, and how anyone can find and hone their own unique style. Additionally, we talk about his other careers, how he was able to find so much success as a TV personality and what it&#39;s like when it&#39;s your job to interview the biggest celebrities in the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Find Tarzan on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TarzanDan</p><p>His website is: http://www.tdfoto.ca/</p><p>You can listen to Tarzan on Q107 in Calgary, 2-6pm M-F</p><p>https://q107fm.ca/player/</p><p><br></p><p>Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com </p><p>or on Instagram @twotwoguys</p> cd807ca2-3ad1-4d55-9afb-65aa9fba62d5 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/a9ff1fcd-f6c4-44bc-b86f-0d981ec2ca50 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:20:18 +0000 3097 no full Episode 19: Career Transition w/Joan Jeffri Episode 19: Career Transition w/Joan Jeffri Kealan McLaughlin This week our guest is Joan Jeffri, Director and Creator of the Research Center for Arts and Culture at The Actors Fund in New York City, and former director of the Graduate Program in Arts Administration at Columbia University. Having spent decades teaching arts management, spearheading institutions, and conducting research into the later stage of artists' careers, she brings an unparalleled level of expertise, illustrated in her co-authorship of the 2004 research project "Life After Dance: Career Transition of Professional Dancers." (linked below) Over the course of the episode, Joan and Kealan dive deep into the challenges - both internal and external - a dancer may face as they contemplate and embark on a career change. The reality of this inevitable transition is something most dancers don't consider until late in their careers, and often only when their careers have come to an abrupt end. With Covid-19 increasing the level of job insecurity across the dance world, finding the courage and developing the tools to prepare for one's next steps has never been more important. There are dancer transition centres around the world that are there to help. Canada - Dancer Transition Resource Centre www.dtrc.ca United States - The Actor's Fund-Career Transition for Dancers https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/career-transition-dancers Australia - AusDance https://ausdance.org.au/ UK - Dancer's Career Development https://thedcd.org.uk/ France - Centre National de la Danse https://www.cnd.fr/fr/ Germany - Stiftung Tanz https://stiftung-tanz.com/ Czech Republic - Dance Career Endowment Fund http://tanecnikariera.cz/ Poland - The Institute of Music and Dance https://www.imit.org.pl/ Netherlands - Omscholing Dansers Nederland https://www.omscholingdansers.nl/ Korea - Dancers' Career Development Centre http://www.dcdcenter.or.kr/ Switzerland - Danse Transition (fr, en) https://www.danse-transition.ch/ The Transition Centre SSUDK (de, it, en) https://ssudk.ch/en/home-en/ Multinational - International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers http://www.iotpd.org/ 2004 Research Project (mobile only): https://neumann.hec.ca/aimac2005/PDF_Text/JeffriJ_ThrosbyD.pdf Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys This week our guest is Joan Jeffri, Director and Creator of the Research Center for Arts and Culture at The Actors Fund in New York City, and former director of the Graduate Program in Arts Administration at Columbia University. Having spent decades teaching arts management, spearheading institutions, and conducting research into the later stage of artists' careers, she brings an unparalleled level of expertise, illustrated in her co-authorship of the 2004 research project "Life After Dance: Career Transition of Professional Dancers." (linked below) Over the course of the episode, Joan and Kealan dive deep into the challenges - both internal and external - a dancer may face as they contemplate and embark on a career change. The reality of this inevitable transition is something most dancers don't consider until late in their careers, and often only when their careers have come to an abrupt end. With Covid-19 increasing the level of job insecurity across the dance world, finding the courage and developing the tools to prepare for one's next steps has never been more important. There are dancer transition centres around the world that are there to help. Canada - Dancer Transition Resource Centre www.dtrc.ca United States - The Actor's Fund-Career Transition for Dancers https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/career-transition-dancers Australia - AusDance https://ausdance.org.au/ UK - Dancer's Career Development https://thedcd.org.uk/ France - Centre National de la Danse https://www.cnd.fr/fr/ Germany - Stiftung Tanz https://stiftung-tanz.com/ Czech Republic - Dance Career Endowment Fund http://tanecnikariera.cz/ Poland - The Institute of Music and Dance https://www.imit.org.pl/ Netherlands - Omscholing Dansers Nederland https://www.omscholingdansers.nl/ Korea - Dancers' Career Development Centre http://www.dcdcenter.or.kr/ Switzerland - Danse Transition (fr, en) https://www.danse-transition.ch/ The Transition Centre SSUDK (de, it, en) https://ssudk.ch/en/home-en/ Multinational - International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers http://www.iotpd.org/ 2004 Research Project (mobile only): https://neumann.hec.ca/aimac2005/PDF_Text/JeffriJ_ThrosbyD.pdf Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys This week our guest is Joan Jeffri, Director and Creator of the Research Center for Arts and Culture at The Actors Fund in New York City, and former director of the Graduate Program in Arts Administration at Columbia University. Having spent decades teaching arts management, spearheading institutions, and conducting research into the later stage of artists' careers, she brings an unparalleled level of expertise, illustrated in her co-authorship of the 2004 research project "Life After Dance: Career Transition of Professional Dancers." (linked below)

Over the course of the episode, Joan and Kealan dive deep into the challenges - both internal and external - a dancer may face as they contemplate and embark on a career change. The reality of this inevitable transition is something most dancers don't consider until late in their careers, and often only when their careers have come to an abrupt end. With Covid-19 increasing the level of job insecurity across the dance world, finding the courage and developing the tools to prepare for one's next steps has never been more important.


There are dancer transition centres and resources around the world that are there to help.


Multinational - International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers

http://www.iotpd.org/


Canada - Dancer Transition Resource Centre

www.dtrc.ca


United States - The Actors Fund-Career Transition for Dancers

https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/career-transition-dancers

The Dancers Resource

https://actorsfund.org/servicesandprograms/dancers-resource


Australia - AusDance

https://ausdance.org.au/


UK - Dancer's Career Development

https://thedcd.org.uk/


France - Centre National de la Danse

https://www.cnd.fr/fr/


Germany - Stiftung Tanz

https://stiftung-tanz.com/


Czech Republic - Dance Career Endowment Fund

http://tanecnikariera.cz/


Poland - The Institute of Music and Dance

https://www.imit.org.pl/


Netherlands - Omscholing Dansers Nederland

https://www.omscholingdansers.nl/


Korea -  Dancers' Career Development Centre

http://www.dcdcenter.or.kr/


Switzerland - Danse Transition (fr, en)

https://www.danse-transition.ch/

The Transition Centre SSUDK (de, it, en)

https://ssudk.ch/


Research material referenced in episode:

Life after Dance: Career Transition of Professional Dancers (mobile only):

https://neumann.hec.ca/aimac2005/PDF_Text/JeffriJ_ThrosbyD.pdf

Making Changes: Facilitating the Transition of Dancers to Post-Performance Careers

https://artsandcultureresearch.org/portfolio/making-changes


Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com 

or on Instagram @twotwoguys

]]> <p>This week our guest is Joan Jeffri, Director and Creator of the Research Center for Arts and Culture at The Actors Fund in New York City, and former director of the Graduate Program in Arts Administration at Columbia University. Having spent decades teaching arts management, spearheading institutions, and conducting research into the later stage of artists&#39; careers, she brings an unparalleled level of expertise, illustrated in her co-authorship of the 2004 research project &#34;Life After Dance: Career Transition of Professional Dancers.&#34; (linked below)</p><p>Over the course of the episode, Joan and Kealan dive deep into the challenges - both internal and external - a dancer may face as they contemplate and embark on a career change. The reality of this inevitable transition is something most dancers don&#39;t consider until late in their careers, and often only when their careers have come to an abrupt end. With Covid-19 increasing the level of job insecurity across the dance world, finding the courage and developing the tools to prepare for one&#39;s next steps has never been more important.</p><p><br></p><p>There are dancer transition centres and resources around the world that are there to help.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Multinational - </em>International Organization for the Transition of Professional Dancers</p><p><a href="http://www.iotpd.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.iotpd.org/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Canada</em> - Dancer Transition Resource Centre</p><p><a href="http://www.dtrc.ca" rel="nofollow">www.dtrc.ca</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>United States - </em>The Actors Fund-Career Transition for Dancers</p><p><a href="https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/career-transition-dancers" rel="nofollow">https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/career-transition-dancers</a></p><p>The Dancers Resource</p><p><a href="https://actorsfund.org/servicesandprograms/dancers-resource" rel="nofollow">https://actorsfund.org/servicesandprograms/dancers-resource</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Australia - </em>AusDance</p><p><a href="https://ausdance.org.au/" rel="nofollow">https://ausdance.org.au/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>UK - </em>Dancer&#39;s Career Development</p><p><a href="https://thedcd.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://thedcd.org.uk/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>France - </em>Centre National de la Danse</p><p><a href="https://www.cnd.fr/fr/" rel="nofollow">https://www.cnd.fr/fr/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Germany</em> - Stiftung Tanz</p><p><a href="https://stiftung-tanz.com/" rel="nofollow">https://stiftung-tanz.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Czech Republic - </em>Dance Career Endowment Fund</p><p><a href="http://tanecnikariera.cz/" rel="nofollow">http://tanecnikariera.cz/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Poland </em>- The Institute of Music and Dance</p><p><a href="https://www.imit.org.pl/" rel="nofollow">https://www.imit.org.pl/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Netherlands </em>- Omscholing Dansers Nederland</p><p><a href="https://www.omscholingdansers.nl/" rel="nofollow">https://www.omscholingdansers.nl/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Korea - </em> Dancers&#39; Career Development Centre</p><p><a href="http://www.dcdcenter.or.kr/" rel="nofollow">http://www.dcdcenter.or.kr/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Switzerland - </em>Danse Transition (fr, en)</p><p><a href="https://www.danse-transition.ch/" rel="nofollow">https://www.danse-transition.ch/</a></p><p>The Transition Centre SSUDK (de, it, en)</p><p><a href="https://ssudk.ch/en/home-en/" rel="nofollow">https://ssudk.ch/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Research material referenced in episode:</p><p>Life after Dance: Career Transition of Professional Dancers (mobile only):</p><p><a href="https://neumann.hec.ca/aimac2005/PDF_Text/JeffriJ_ThrosbyD.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://neumann.hec.ca/aimac2005/PDF_Text/JeffriJ_ThrosbyD.pdf</a></p><p>Making Changes: Facilitating the Transition of Dancers to Post-Performance Careers</p><p><a href="https://artsandcultureresearch.org/portfolio/making-changes" rel="nofollow">https://artsandcultureresearch.org/portfolio/making-changes</a></p><p><br></p><p>Reach the show at <a href="twotwoguyspod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">twotwoguyspod@gmail.com </a></p><p>or on Instagram @twotwoguys</p> 2cfd2ec2-4b14-41fb-82c0-a8f2870c494c https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/e38ab0c4-6e16-4125-99c8-83affd44c691 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 06:01:13 +0000 3277 no full Episode 18: What makes a good colleague? w/ Mark Biocca Episode 18: What makes a good colleague? w/ Mark Biocca Kealan McLaughlin This week Kealan is joined by the charming and insightful Mark Biocca to discuss which qualities make for the best colleague. The pair discuss the mental and emotional pressures a young dancer may face at the beginning of their career, and the significance of having someone with whom they feel supported and understood. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from their time working together in Alberta Ballet, where Kealan was an apprentice and Mark was a soloist. Mark is a graduate of Royal Ballet School in London and in addition to AB has danced for Northern Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Macedonian National Ballet, National Ballet of Portugal, and Hungarian National Ballet. He currently freelances in Italy and the UK and has founded his own company InternationBallet. Find Mark on Instagram @MarkBiocca and @InternationBallet Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys This week Kealan is joined by the charming and insightful Mark Biocca to discuss which qualities make for the best colleague. The pair discuss the mental and emotional pressures a young dancer may face at the beginning of their career, and the significance of having someone with whom they feel supported and understood. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from their time working together in Alberta Ballet, where Kealan was an apprentice and Mark was a soloist. Mark is a graduate of Royal Ballet School in London and in addition to AB has danced for Northern Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Macedonian National Ballet, National Ballet of Portugal, and Hungarian National Ballet. He currently freelances in Italy and the UK and has founded his own company InternationBallet. Find Mark on Instagram @MarkBiocca and @InternationBallet Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys This week Kealan is joined by the charming and insightful Mark Biocca to discuss which qualities make for the best colleague. The pair discuss the mental and emotional pressures a young dancer may face at the beginning of their career, and the significance of having someone with whom they feel supported and understood. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from their time working together in Alberta Ballet, where Kealan was an apprentice and Mark was a soloist. 


Mark is a graduate of Royal Ballet School in London and in addition to AB has danced for Northern Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Macedonian National Ballet, National Ballet of Portugal, and Hungarian National Ballet. He currently freelances in Italy and the UK and has founded his own company InternationBallet.


Find Mark on Instagram @MarkBiocca

and @InternationBallet


Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com 

or on Instagram @twotwoguys

]]> <p>This week Kealan is joined by the charming and insightful Mark Biocca to discuss which qualities make for the best colleague. The pair discuss the mental and emotional pressures a young dancer may face at the beginning of their career, and the significance of having someone with whom they feel supported and understood. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from their time working together in Alberta Ballet, where Kealan was an apprentice and Mark was a soloist. </p><p><br></p><p>Mark is a graduate of Royal Ballet School in London and in addition to AB has danced for Northern Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Macedonian National Ballet, National Ballet of Portugal, and Hungarian National Ballet. He currently freelances in Italy and the UK and has founded his own company InternationBallet.</p><p><br></p><p>Find Mark on Instagram @MarkBiocca</p><p>and @InternationBallet</p><p><br></p><p>Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com </p><p>or on Instagram @twotwoguys</p> 56c46bec-d4ae-4a87-8811-04a53dfdb84d https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/aaf4e381-d3dc-47ed-a47e-9f1b316bf577 Sun, 23 May 2021 06:35:09 +0000 2847 yes full Episode 17: Mother's Day Special w/ Dr. McLaughlin-Jenkins Episode 17: Mother's Day Special w/ Dr. McLaughlin-Jenkins Kealan McLaughlin On this very special Mother's Day episode, Kealan is joined by his mother, the esteemed Dr. Erin McLaughlin-Jenkins to talk about what it's like being the parent of an aspiring dancer. In addition to her Ph.D., she comes with decades of experience raising a dancer as a single mom. They speak about the joys, worries, long commutes, and the often tumultuous relationship with even the art form itself that a parent may feel while their child pursues a career in dance. Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys On this very special Mother's Day episode, Kealan is joined by his mother, the esteemed Dr. Erin McLaughlin-Jenkins to talk about what it's like being the parent of an aspiring dancer. In addition to her Ph.D., she comes with decades of experience raising a dancer as a single mom. They speak about the joys, worries, long commutes, and the often tumultuous relationship with even the art form itself that a parent may feel while their child pursues a career in dance. Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys On this very special Mother's Day episode, Kealan is joined by his mother, the esteemed Dr. Erin McLaughlin-Jenkins to talk about what it's like being the parent of an aspiring dancer. In addition to her Ph.D., she comes with decades of experience raising a dancer as a single mom. They speak about the joys, worries, long commutes, and the often tumultuous relationship with even the art form itself that a parent may feel while their child pursues a career in dance. 


Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com 

or on Instagram @twotwoguys

]]> <p>On this very special Mother&#39;s Day episode, Kealan is joined by his mother, the esteemed Dr. Erin McLaughlin-Jenkins to talk about what it&#39;s like being the parent of an aspiring dancer. In addition to her Ph.D., she comes with decades of experience raising a dancer as a single mom. They speak about the joys, worries, long commutes, and the often tumultuous relationship with even the art form itself that a parent may feel while their child pursues a career in dance. </p><p><br></p><p>Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com </p><p>or on Instagram @twotwoguys</p> 96d76069-d2b5-438d-9755-a5e984cf48f4 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/a54d0cef-0048-4444-9b7e-91ba0700cff4 Sun, 09 May 2021 06:42:20 +0000 3479 yes full Episode 16: Dance as Self-Expression w/ Thomas Fonua aka Kween Kong Episode 16: Dance as Self-Expression w/ Thomas Fonua aka Kween Kong Kealan McLaughlin This week on the show Kealan is joined by award-winning choreographer and dancer, 30 Under 30 recipient, and community leader Thomas Charles Fonua aka Kween Kong. The pair have a chat about dance as a platform for self-expression, what it feels like when that need to express is supported vs when it's stifled, and how to create the space for oneself and others to self-actualize. Additionally, we hear about Tom's journey from growing up in a working-class Pacific Islander family to dancing for all the major contemporary theatres in Australia, choreographing his own works to international acclaim, founding the Haus of Kong, and winning Drag Nation Australia. Plus at the end, Thomas tells us what it was like working for the only dance company to include CrossFit as a part of its weekly training regimen. Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys Find Thomas at @thomascharlesfonua and Kween Kong at @kweenkongofficial Find Tom's podcast Da Safe House at https://www.facebook.com/dasafehouse and listen to it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/904999 This week on the show Kealan is joined by award-winning choreographer and dancer, 30 Under 30 recipient, and community leader Thomas Charles Fonua aka Kween Kong. The pair have a chat about dance as a platform for self-expression, what it feels like when that need to express is supported vs when it's stifled, and how to create the space for oneself and others to self-actualize. Additionally, we hear about Tom's journey from growing up in a working-class Pacific Islander family to dancing for all the major contemporary theatres in Australia, choreographing his own works to international acclaim, founding the Haus of Kong, and winning Drag Nation Australia. Plus at the end, Thomas tells us what it was like working for the only dance company to include CrossFit as a part of its weekly training regimen. Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys Find Thomas at @thomascharlesfonua and Kween Kong at @kweenkongofficial Find Tom's podcast Da Safe House at https://www.facebook.com/dasafehouse and listen to it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/904999 This week on the show Kealan is joined by award-winning choreographer and dancer, 30 Under 30 recipient, and community leader Thomas Charles Fonua aka Kween Kong. 

The pair have a chat about dance as a platform for self-expression, what it feels like when that need to express is supported vs when it's stifled, and how to create the space for oneself and others to self-actualize. Additionally, we hear about Tom's journey from growing up in a working-class Pacific Islander family to dancing for all the major contemporary theatres in Australia, choreographing his own works to international acclaim, founding the Haus of Kong, and winning Drag Nation Australia.


Plus at the end, Thomas tells us what it was like working for the only dance company to include CrossFit as a part of its weekly training regimen.


Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com 

or on Instagram @twotwoguys


Find Thomas at @thomascharlesfonua

and Kween Kong at @kweenkongofficial

Find Tom's podcast Da Safe House at https://www.facebook.com/dasafehouse

and listen to it here:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/904999

]]> <p>This week on the show Kealan is joined by award-winning choreographer and dancer, 30 Under 30 recipient, and community leader Thomas Charles Fonua aka Kween Kong. </p><p>The pair have a chat about dance as a platform for self-expression, what it feels like when that need to express is supported vs when it&#39;s stifled, and how to create the space for oneself and others to self-actualize. Additionally, we hear about Tom&#39;s journey from growing up in a working-class Pacific Islander family to dancing for all the major contemporary theatres in Australia, choreographing his own works to international acclaim, founding the Haus of Kong, and winning Drag Nation Australia.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus at the end, Thomas tells us what it was like working for the only dance company to include CrossFit as a part of its weekly training regimen.</p><p><br></p><p>Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com </p><p>or on Instagram @twotwoguys</p><p><br></p><p>Find Thomas at @thomascharlesfonua</p><p>and Kween Kong at @kweenkongofficial</p><p>Find Tom&#39;s podcast Da Safe House at https://www.facebook.com/dasafehouse</p><p>and listen to it here:</p><p>https://www.buzzsprout.com/904999</p> 440d7a0a-3fc3-49ec-b705-3714425f8481 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/a55d68f9-e41c-49ab-b40a-c48d72b94e7a Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:02:42 +0000 3250 yes full Episode 15: Dancers as Nomads, plus Dancing in Europe vs. North America w/ Evgeni Dokoukine and Jonatan Davidsson Episode 15: Dancers as Nomads, plus Dancing in Europe vs. North America w/ Evgeni Dokoukine and Jonatan Davidsson Kealan McLaughlin Kealan is joined this week by Evgeni Dokoukine and Jonatan Davidsson, both former soloists with the Estonian National Ballet. They compare the experiences of dancing for a company in North America and a theatre in Europe, talk about the often nomadic life of a ballet dancer, and lay out the pros and cons for anyone deciding between dancing in multiple companies vs staying in one place. Also, Kealan pitches them on an idea for a wedding. Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys Find Jonatan at @jonatandavidsson and Evgeni at @evgeni.dokoukine Kealan is joined this week by Evgeni Dokoukine and Jonatan Davidsson, both former soloists with the Estonian National Ballet. They compare the experiences of dancing for a company in North America and a theatre in Europe, talk about the often nomadic life of a ballet dancer, and lay out the pros and cons for anyone deciding between dancing in multiple companies vs staying in one place. Also, Kealan pitches them on an idea for a wedding. Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com or on Instagram @twotwoguys Find Jonatan at @jonatandavidsson and Evgeni at @evgeni.dokoukine Kealan is joined this week by Evgeni Dokoukine and Jonatan Davidsson, both former soloists with the Estonian National Ballet. They compare the experiences of dancing for a company in North America and a theatre in Europe, talk about the often nomadic life of a ballet dancer, and lay out the pros and cons for anyone deciding between dancing in multiple companies vs staying in one place. 

Also, Kealan pitches them on an idea for a wedding.


Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com 

or on Instagram @twotwoguys


Find Jonatan at @jonatandavidsson

and Evgeni at @evgeni.dokoukine



]]> <p><span>Kealan is joined this week by Evgeni Dokoukine and Jonatan Davidsson, both former soloists with the Estonian National Ballet. They compare the experiences of dancing for a </span><em>company</em><span> in North America and a </span><em>theatre</em><span> in Europe, talk about the often nomadic life of a ballet dancer, and lay out the pros and cons for anyone deciding between dancing in multiple companies vs staying in one place. </span></p><p><span>Also, Kealan pitches them on an idea for a wedding.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Reach the show at twotwoguyspod@gmail.com </span></p><p><span>or on Instagram @twotwoguys</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Find Jonatan at @jonatandavidsson</span></p><p><span>and Evgeni at @evgeni.dokoukine</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> a4633d04-8ac3-4ed1-993c-45f65f7433a9 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/f4ffbd4e-63f1-4e62-806b-2d2dc424cd38 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:44:59 +0000 2896 yes full Episode 14: In-depth w/ choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa Episode 14: In-depth w/ choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa Kealan McLaughlin In this episode, Kealan sits down with award-winning choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to discuss her process, the highs and lows of being an in-demand freelance choreographer, the significance of accolades and reviews, and much more. Check it out if you want real insight into what it is like to choreograph for many of the world's top companies. The whole episode is brought to you by wine. Not a specific brand or company. Just wine. In this episode, Kealan sits down with award-winning choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to discuss her process, the highs and lows of being an in-demand freelance choreographer, the significance of accolades and reviews, and much more. Check it out if you want real insight into what it is like to choreograph for many of the world's top companies. The whole episode is brought to you by wine. Not a specific brand or company. Just wine. In this episode, Kealan sits down with award-winning choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to discuss her process, the highs and lows of being an in-demand freelance choreographer, the significance of accolades and reviews, and much more. 

Check it out if you want real insight into what it is like to choreograph for many of the world's top companies. 


The whole episode is brought to you by wine. Not a specific brand or company. Just wine.

]]> <p>In this episode, Kealan sits down with award-winning choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to discuss her process, the highs and lows of being an in-demand freelance choreographer, the significance of accolades and reviews, and much more. </p><p>Check it out if you want real insight into what it is like to choreograph for many of the world&#39;s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p>The whole episode is brought to you by wine. Not a specific brand or company. Just wine.</p> 7f35aeda-224c-4afd-bb14-b822c95379c8 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/9a2fda32-e2cb-44da-a407-e3965ecc1309 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:55:00 +0000 3225 yes full Episode 13: Creativity! w/ Morgan Reid Episode 13: Creativity! w/ Morgan Reid Kealan McLaughlin This week Kealan is joined by Morgan Reid to talk about the nature of creativity. In addition to running his own company - Phase Zero Productions - with his wife, choreographing for other companies, and dancing as a guest artist around the world, Morgan plays guitar in the world-touring metal band Bloodshot Dawn, is a 2nd Dan Black Belt, speaks 8 languages, and is probably better at Duck Hunt than anyone you have ever seen. During their conversation they dive into Morgan's methods, seek to decipher the key to his prolific output, and try to turn their insights into a formula that anyone can use. This week Kealan is joined by Morgan Reid to talk about the nature of creativity. In addition to running his own company - Phase Zero Productions - with his wife, choreographing for other companies, and dancing as a guest artist around the world, Morgan plays guitar in the world-touring metal band Bloodshot Dawn, is a 2nd Dan Black Belt, speaks 8 languages, and is probably better at Duck Hunt than anyone you have ever seen. During their conversation they dive into Morgan's methods, seek to decipher the key to his prolific output, and try to turn their insights into a formula that anyone can use. This week Kealan is joined by Morgan Reid to talk about the nature of creativity. In addition to running his own company - Phase Zero Productions - with his wife, choreographing for other companies, and dancing as a guest artist around the world, Morgan plays guitar in the world-touring metal band Bloodshot Dawn, is a 2nd Dan Black Belt, speaks 8 languages, and is probably better at Duck Hunt than anyone you have ever seen. 

During their conversation they dive into Morgan's methods, seek to decipher the key to his prolific output, and try to turn their insights into a formula that anyone can use. 

]]> <p>This week Kealan is joined by Morgan Reid to talk about the nature of creativity. In addition to running his own company - Phase Zero Productions - with his wife, choreographing for other companies, and dancing as a guest artist around the world, Morgan plays guitar in the world-touring metal band Bloodshot Dawn, is a 2nd Dan Black Belt, speaks 8 languages, and is probably better at Duck Hunt than anyone you have ever seen. </p><p>During their conversation they dive into Morgan&#39;s methods, seek to decipher the key to his prolific output, and try to turn their insights into a formula that anyone can use. </p> 4d288d1d-2082-464b-add3-afe4c7cd7b00 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/3e72356f-7857-45d0-9e14-1a7026eb0bf0 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 2934 yes full Episode 12: Being an Emerging Dancer during Covid w/ Andris Kundzins Episode 12: Being an Emerging Dancer during Covid w/ Andris Kundzins Kealan McLaughlin In this episode, Kealan is joined by Andris Kundzins, an apprentice with San Francisco Ballet. Together they look at the landscape facing emerging young dancers in the wake of Covid-19 and Andris shares what he feels the psychological impact has been on him and his peers. *Andris' sound quality improves within a few minutes ** Sorry Mrs. Kundzins for lying about Pacific Rim 8 years ago. I owe you flowers. In this episode, Kealan is joined by Andris Kundzins, an apprentice with San Francisco Ballet. Together they look at the landscape facing emerging young dancers in the wake of Covid-19 and Andris shares what he feels the psychological impact has been on him and his peers. *Andris' sound quality improves within a few minutes ** Sorry Mrs. Kundzins for lying about Pacific Rim 8 years ago. I owe you flowers. In this episode, Kealan is joined by Andris Kundzins, an apprentice with San Francisco Ballet. Together they look at the landscape facing emerging young dancers in the wake of Covid-19 and Andris shares what he feels the psychological impact has been on him and his peers.


*Andris' sound quality improves within a few minutes

** Sorry Mrs. Kundzins for lying about Pacific Rim 8 years ago. I owe you flowers. 

]]> <p>In this episode, Kealan is joined by Andris Kundzins, an apprentice with San Francisco Ballet. Together they look at the landscape facing emerging young dancers in the wake of Covid-19 and Andris shares what he feels the psychological impact has been on him and his peers.</p><p><br></p><p>*Andris&#39; sound quality improves within a few minutes</p><p>** Sorry Mrs. Kundzins for lying about Pacific Rim 8 years ago. I owe you flowers. </p> f6b35e6b-0b68-487f-ace9-e8261ee9d477 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/487eb2d7-639a-4d2e-b31a-568500c55e01 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:18:02 +0000 2846 yes full Episode 11: Swan Lake Swan-tacular! Episode 11: Swan Lake Swan-tacular! Kealan McLaughlin In this episode, Kealan is joined by dancer, scientist, and all-around great human being Taylor Gill to talk all things Swan Lake. They look at the little-known origin of the ballet, its characters, music, and story, discuss trivia, and tell some stories of their own from the various roles they've performed over the years. In this episode, Kealan is joined by dancer, scientist, and all-around great human being Taylor Gill to talk all things Swan Lake. They look at the little-known origin of the ballet, its characters, music, and story, discuss trivia, and tell some stories of their own from the various roles they've performed over the years. In this episode, Kealan is joined by dancer, scientist, and all-around great human being Taylor Gill to talk all things Swan Lake. They look at the ballet's little-known origin, its characters, music, and story, discuss trivia, and tell some stories of their own from the various roles they've performed over the years. 

]]> <p>In this episode, Kealan is joined by dancer, scientist, and all-around great human being Taylor Gill to talk all things Swan Lake. They look at the ballet&#39;s little-known origin, its characters, music, and story, discuss trivia, and tell some stories of their own from the various roles they&#39;ve performed over the years. </p> 4774a6ec-2b76-4358-84e0-fae7f63e0c8c https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/5da3e9d6-3fc1-477b-aabe-4b28fd7fb57b Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:27:58 +0000 3591 no full Episode 10: Is Ballet a Sport? w/ Dash Grundy Episode 10: Is Ballet a Sport? w/ Dash Grundy Kealan McLaughlin In this episode, Kealan is joined by dancer, actor, and avid sports fan Dash Grundy to debate the question: Is ballet a sport? In pursuit of a definitive answer they discuss personal experiences, cite the relevant research, and enjoy some of what the self-proclaimed internet experts have to say. Be prepared for a surprise or two. In this episode, Kealan is joined by dancer, actor, and avid sports fan Dash Grundy to debate the question: Is ballet a sport? In pursuit of a definitive answer they discuss personal experiences, cite the relevant research, and enjoy some of what the self-proclaimed internet experts have to say. Be prepared for a surprise or two. In this episode, Kealan is joined by dancer, actor, and avid sports fan Dash Grundy to debate the question: Is ballet a sport? In pursuit of a definitive answer they discuss personal experiences, cite the relevant research, and enjoy some of what the self-proclaimed internet experts have to say. Be prepared for a surprise or two.

]]> <p>In this episode, Kealan is joined by dancer, actor, and avid sports fan Dash Grundy to debate the question: Is ballet a sport? In pursuit of a definitive answer they discuss personal experiences, cite the relevant research, and enjoy some of what the self-proclaimed internet experts have to say. Be prepared for a surprise or two.</p> 02e553d9-a72f-465f-b236-9c2b2ddeb8a9 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/e9a97352-80d8-4b16-8fa9-93dc616d3817 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:29:07 +0000 2982 yes full Episode 9: Injuries w/ Julian Botnarenko Episode 9: Injuries w/ Julian Botnarenko Kealan McLaughlin In this episode, Kealan interviews Julian Botnarenko - ballet dancer, family man, and Kealan's best friend since they were 12. They talk about their experiences with long-term injuries, the lessons they had to learn in order to heal, and the blueprint for finding their way back to health. In this episode, Kealan interviews Julian Botnarenko - ballet dancer, family man, and Kealan's best friend since they were 12. They talk about their experiences with long-term injuries, the lessons they had to learn in order to heal, and the blueprint for finding their way back to health. In this episode, Kealan interviews Julian Botnarenko - ballet dancer, family man, and Kealan's best friend since they were 12. They talk about their experiences with long-term injuries, the lessons they had to learn in order to heal, and the blueprint for finding their way back to health.

]]> <p>In this episode, Kealan interviews Julian Botnarenko - ballet dancer, family man, and Kealan&#39;s best friend since they were 12. They talk about their experiences with long-term injuries, the lessons they had to learn in order to heal, and the blueprint for finding their way back to health.</p> 407f63b6-dd7b-4d6e-b0d8-55077c060e42 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/e5ee3f3e-3453-4513-b6b1-14a137cbb5cd Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:35:00 +0000 2827 yes full Episode 8: Directing and Leadership w/ Christopher Rudd Episode 8: Directing and Leadership w/ Christopher Rudd Kealan McLaughlin In this episode, Kealan is riding solo, but fear not! He is joined by Christopher Rudd - dancer, choreographer, and director of RudduR Dance in NYC. The pair talk about Chris's upbringing and how his experiences with different directing styles influenced his approach to leading his own company. In this episode, Kealan is riding solo, but fear not! He is joined by Christopher Rudd - dancer, choreographer, and director of RudduR Dance in New York City. The pair talk about Chris's upbringing and how his experiences with different directing styles influenced his approach to leading his own company. In this episode, Kealan is riding solo, but fear not! He is joined by Christopher Rudd - dancer, choreographer, and director of RudduR Dance in New York City. The pair talk about Chris's upbringing and how his experiences with different directing styles influenced his approach to leading his own company.

]]> <p>In this episode, Kealan is riding solo, but fear not! He is joined by Christopher Rudd - dancer, choreographer, and director of RudduR Dance in New York City. The pair talk about Chris&#39;s upbringing and how his experiences with different directing styles influenced his approach to leading his own company.</p> 506cca73-950c-4142-90ac-7c2c404ffdc7 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/db7b08a9-6b3f-48e4-82da-1599ee75d8ff Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:23:30 +0000 2909 no full Episode 7: Pre-Show Habits Episode 7: Pre-Show Habits Kealan McLaughlin In this episode the boys talk about pre-show practices they've tried, which ones they SHOULD do, which ones they MUST do, and even a possible curse. In this episode the boys talk about pre-show practices they've tried, which ones they SHOULD do, which ones they MUST do, and even a possible curse.

]]> <p>In this episode the boys talk about pre-show practices they&#39;ve tried, which ones they <em>SHOULD</em> do, which ones they <em>MUST</em> do, and even a possible curse.</p> 58bdf987-9f50-45b7-9e9e-5aa43029e2ee https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/4a74e849-3820-4d7c-9a17-8aa9e640379e Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:46:21 +0000 2337 yes full Episode 6: Adam Picks Surprise Topic Episode 6: Adam Picks Surprise Topic Kealan McLaughlin In this episode, the boys talk about how to handle having different teachers who want different things from you, and they go in-depth on the importance of filming yourself and documenting your progress. In this episode, the boys talk about how to handle having different teachers who want different things from you, and they go in-depth on the importance of filming yourself and documenting your progress. In this episode, the boys talk about how to handle having different teachers who want different things from you, and they go in-depth on the importance of filming yourself and documenting your progress.

]]> <p>In this episode, the boys talk about how to handle having different teachers who want different things from you, and they go in-depth on the importance of filming yourself and documenting your progress. </p> 6f7c1825-425d-4805-84ff-4ec7601cffd7 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/f9a7cb3f-c192-47e0-a82c-283978531da4 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 02:29:49 +0000 2838 no full Episode 5: Early Challenges and How We Handled Them Episode 5: Early Challenges and How We Handled Them Kealan McLaughlin On this very special episode, the boys talk openly about challenges they faced early on, and get real about how they made it through them. Also, Kealan misuses the word "prolific" multiple times, and Adam debuts an accent he's been working on. On this very special episode, the boys talk openly about challenges they faced early on, and get real about how they made it through them. Also, Kealan misuses the word "prolific" multiple times, and Adam debuts an accent he's been working on. On this very special episode, the boys talk openly about challenges they faced early on, and get real about how they made it through them. Also, Kealan misuses the word "prolific" multiple times, and Adam debuts an accent he's been working on.

]]> <p>On this very special episode, the boys talk openly about challenges they faced early on, and get real about how they made it through them. Also, Kealan misuses the word &#34;prolific&#34; multiple times, and Adam debuts an accent he&#39;s been working on.</p> 7aac3cfb-1b3c-4355-ab11-bcfda564503c https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/555cd130-24bb-4743-b302-46967d014c99 Sat, 02 Jan 2021 23:11:22 +0000 2530 yes full Episode 4: Nutcracker Spectacular! Episode 4: Nutcracker Spectacular! Kealan McLaughlin In this episode, the boys celebrate Christmas together and dive into the tradition that is the Nutcracker! They talk trivia, early Nutcracker memories, and some stories from the stage. In this episode, the boys celebrate Christmas together and dive into the tradition that is the Nutcracker! They talk trivia, early Nutcracker memories, and some stories from the stage. In this episode, the boys celebrate Christmas together and dive into the tradition that is the Nutcracker! They talk trivia, early Nutcracker memories, and some stories from the stage.

]]> <p>In this episode, the boys celebrate Christmas together and dive into the tradition that is the Nutcracker! They talk trivia, early Nutcracker memories, and some stories from the stage.</p> a6fe9dcd-3386-43d9-bbb9-4b88d61dd9f0 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/a0e99623-8562-4d2e-8d27-34d814c029ed Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:13:57 +0000 2798 yes full Episode 3: Favourite Things About Being a Ballet Dancer Episode 3: Favourite Things About Being a Ballet Dancer Kealan McLaughlin Being a ballet dancer is a job unlike any other. In this episode, Adam and Kealan begin to dive into why that is and go through their favourite things about being professional ballet dancers. Being a ballet dancer is a job unlike any other. In this episode, Adam and Kealan begin to dive into why that is and go through their favourite things about being professional ballet dancers. Being a ballet dancer is a job unlike any other. In this episode, Adam and Kealan begin to dive into why that is and go through their favourite things about being professional ballet dancers. 

]]> <p>Being a ballet dancer is a job unlike any other. In this episode, Adam and Kealan begin to dive into why that is and go through their favourite things about being professional ballet dancers. </p> db58b297-bc8d-4aef-ba93-11409c077670 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/02b22f98-e3d2-471e-b2cf-827c437e9f92 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 02:39:27 +0000 1757 yes full Episode 2: Audition Wins and Fails Episode 2: Audition Wins and Fails Kealan McLaughlin Auditioning is a part of every dancer's life. It's inescapable. On this episode, the boys talk about the audition process and tell stories of audition wins and fails. Laugh along as they recount their painful memories. Auditioning is a part of every dancer's life. It's inescapable. On this episode, the boys talk about the audition process and tell stories of audition wins and fails. Laugh along as they recount their painful memories. Auditioning is a part of every dancer's life. It's inescapable. On this episode, the boys talk about the audition process and tell stories of audition wins and fails. Laugh along as they recount their painful memories.


]]> <p>Auditioning is a part of every dancer&#39;s life. It&#39;s inescapable. On this episode, the boys talk about the audition process and tell stories of audition wins and fails. Laugh along as they recount their painful memories.</p><p><br></p> 15ee04b1-add3-4b96-8a0f-f1b9b7f2db4b https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/8811df6d-5c0a-4871-87ef-b08ad8516807 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 02:36:32 +0000 2338 yes full Episode 1: Performance Fails Episode 1: Performance Fails Kealan McLaughlin On this episode hosts Adam and Kealan touch on one of the most fun topics all performers can relate to: Performance fails! Each of them tells a story of an embarrassing moment on stage, but with the passing of time, the tears have turned to laughter. On this episode hosts Adam and Kealan touch on one of the most fun topics all performers can relate to: Performance fails! Each of them tells a story of an embarrassing moment on stage, but with the passing of time, the tears have turned to laughter. On this episode hosts Adam and Kealan touch on one of the most fun topics all performers can relate to: 

Performance fails!

Each of them tells a story of an embarrassing moment on stage, but with the passing of time, the tears have turned to laughter.

]]> <p>On this episode hosts Adam and Kealan touch on one of the most fun topics all performers can relate to: </p><p>Performance fails!</p><p>Each of them tells a story of an embarrassing moment on stage, but with the passing of time, the tears have turned to laughter.</p> 5144db0c-c8f3-400e-8ce6-744e197ac712 https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/e993879e-d41e-44fc-a90f-3f9be402a938 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 02:32:00 +0000 861 yes full Episode 0: Introduction Episode 0: Introduction Kealan McLaughlin Welcome to Two Two Guys! On this episode, hosts Adam and Kealan introduce themselves, give a little backstory on who they are, and share why they wanted to start a podcast in the first place. Welcome to Two Two Guys! On this episode, hosts Adam and Kealan introduce themselves, give a little backstory on who they are, and share why they wanted to start a podcast in the first place. Welcome to Two Two Guys! On this episode, hosts Adam and Kealan introduce themselves, give a little backstory on who they are, and share why they wanted to start a podcast in the first place.

]]> <p>Welcome to Two Two Guys! On this episode, hosts Adam and Kealan introduce themselves, give a little backstory on who they are, and share why they wanted to start a podcast in the first place.</p> 3cb67464-6b0d-4859-84c1-b3bbefd957bb https://redcircle.com/shows/290c2cbd-6895-477e-bcf5-85f8d1f84cdf/episodes/4a78a8f5-8b52-4d10-97d1-79716b745586 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 02:30:00 +0000 773 yes