From Basement Talk Shows to Center Stage: Franky Corcoran’s Creative Journey

I'm talking with Canadian playwright, podcaster, and arts advocate Franky Corcoran. From childhood reenactments of late-night legends to founding his own production company, Franky shares how passion, resilience, and a love for storytelling shaped his creative path. We'll talk shop about podcasting, community theater, and Franky’s upcoming play Fractured Festivities. Plus, a game segment that puts Franky’s entertainment instincts to the test. If you love talk shows, theater, or hearing how artists build their dreams from the ground up—this one’s for you. Guest: Franky Corcoran Podcast: The Corcoran Entertainment Show Socials:Instagram & Facebook: @CorcoranEntertainmentTwitter/X: @FrankyCorcoran Upcoming Play: Fractured Festivities – Nov 14–15 at Dr. Losier Middle School Theater, Miramichi, NB 00:00 – Welcome & Waxhaw Festival Plug Richard shares local event details and a sweet shoutout to his dad flying in from Wisconsin. 01:00 – Meet Franky Corcoran Talk show host, theater lover, and proud Canadian joins the show. 02:00 – Late-Night Dreams & Basement Colbert Franky recalls childhood talk show reenactments and early performance instincts. 03:30 – High School Drama & Finding His Path How choosing drama over popularity changed everything. 05:00 – COVID Pivot & Birth of Corcoran Entertainment Franky shares how the pandemic inspired his production company and podcast. 06:40 – Podcast Origins & Growth From local guests to global reach—how The Corcoran Entertainment Show evolved. 08:30 – Theater Roots & Creative Expansion Franky’s journey from stage to studio and back again. 09:30 – Spotlight on Fractured Festivities A sneak peek at his new play: family, comedy, drama, and a hip replacement. 11:00 – How to Connect with Franky Social handles, podcast links, and where to find updates on his work. 12:00 – Dream Guests & Manifesting Bryan Cranston Franky shares his wish list and Richard dreams of surprise reveals. 13:00 – Game Time: Pod or Pretend Franky plays a fast-paced game guessing podcast titles vs. plays vs. made-up names.