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About the show
About The Firecracker Department Podcast
Join award-winning actor Naomi Snieckus (Second City, Disney's Zombies) for raw, authentic conversations with fellow artists about their triumphs, challenges, and creative journeys. Over 7 years, The Firecracker Department has become more than a podcast—it's a thriving international community of women and non-binary artists supporting each other's creative growth.
We're connecting creatives worldwide who believe in lifting each other up.
The Firecracker Department: Where real talk ignites creative action.