MADE/unmade conversation series with George Stroumboulopoulos, Digi Mart USA News (Toronto, Ontario): MADE | NOUS today launched MADE/unmade, a new conversation series hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos (aka Strombo). The weekly series features candid, in-depth conversations with some of Canada’s most celebrated creative voices.
The series offers audiences an intimate look at the personal experiences, defining moments and creative influences that have shaped the guests’ lives and careers. It premieres November 12 on the MADE | NOUS and House of Strombo YouTube channels, as well as all major audio podcast platforms.
The launch episode features Canadian comedy icon Mike Myers, a 45-minute conversation in which he reflects on his celebrated career, creative inspirations and the significance of his Canadian roots. Additional guests include Bruce McDonald, David Usher, Devery Jacobs, Jae and Trey Richards, Karine Vanasse, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Melanie Scrofano, Sook-Yin Lee and Shamier Anderson.
Quoting Stroumboulopoulos: “Everybody’s got a song, a movie or a show that got under their skin and never left. I’ve spent my whole life talking to the people who made those things, and the people they moved.” He added that with MADE/unmade, the team gets to go deeper with the people behind the work, the lives that shaped them, and the moments that changed everything.
Filmed in the intimate setting of Strombo’s Toronto home, the series explores the experiences, challenges and pivotal moments that have shaped each guest’s creative journey. Strombo, who has a career spanning more than three decades in broadcasting, is known for his curiosity, authenticity and ability to connect with guests.
The launch follows STORIES THAT MADE US WITH GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS, a documentary that premiered October 30 and is now streaming on CBC Gem. That documentary features conversations with Canadians including Mark Carney and Ryan Reynolds about the stories that have influenced their understanding of Canada.
MADE | NOUS, which has championed Canadian talent in film, television, gaming and digital entertainment since 2019, describes the two productions as part of its ongoing commitment to Canadian storytelling. MADE/unmade premieres November 12 on the MADE | NOUS and George Stroumboulopoulos YouTube channels, with episodes also available on all major audio podcast platforms.
