YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING? A behind the scenes look at two very creative professions: A comedy writer/actor and a children's toy designer.

About this episode

The episode features a comedy writer/actor and a children's toy designer sharing their creative journeys.

Send us Fan Mail Coko Galore seems to have been born with an extra funny bone in her body and she proves it every night when she appears on the stage of second city Toronto. Kurt Scanlan, meanwhile, has managed to turn his childhood passion for playing with toys into a full time career. They both provide us with an entertaining account of how it all came about. Thanks for listening! Please visit our website at hiddengemstoronto.net Follow us on Instagram at hiddengems.toronto an...

People in this episode

Host: Tom Scanlan

Guests: Coko Galore, Kurt Scanlan

Topics covered

• comedy
• toy design
• creative professions
• entertainment
• personal stories

Keywords

• comedy
• toy design
• creative careers
• Second City
• entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Second City Toronto, Hidden Gems Toronto

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