BACKSTAGE - TIFF 50 EXCLUSIVE - TORONTO, ON — Sept. 18, 2025 — Toronto Actor and Producer, Robyn Deverett, Celebrates  200+ Episodes and 17 Seasons of Her Podcast “Window Chats with Robyn”.

 

What began as a lighthearted lockdown experiment has become one of Canada’s most refreshingly honest and entertaining arts podcasts. Toronto-based actor, writer, and producer Robyn Deverett is celebrating 17 seasons of her acclaimed interview series Window Chats with Robyn, produced through her independent production company RD Har Har Productions.

 

With over 200 episodes and nearly 300 guests, the podcast has evolved into a must-watch/listen platform for actors, filmmakers, comedians, and creatives of all kinds — featuring a special TIFF 50 season that spotlighted emerging artists and industry icons at the Toronto International Film Festival.

 

The podcast’s name nods to its origin story: early episodes were literally filmed with Robyn chatting by her window during lockdown. Now, the “window” has become a creative lens, framing honest conversations about art, identity, and the interesting things artists do for their dreams.​​

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From Pandemic Project to Creative Platform

 

Launched in 2020 during the height of lockdowns, Window Chats with Robyn took its name literally — Deverett initially interviewed guests while sitting by her window, capturing both the isolation and the technological hilarity of that unique moment in time. The format quickly caught on for its warmth, humour, and relatability.

 

The podcast has since become a digital home for candid, comedic, and deeply human conversations about the entertainment industry — a place where artists can shamelessly promote themselves while breaking down the barriers of stigma, perfectionism, and self-doubt that often come with creative work.

 

Each episode of Window Chats with Robyn blends humour, heart, and unfiltered candor. Guests range from emerging performers to seasoned filmmakers, all drawn in by Deverett’s signature mix of wit, empathy, and curiosity.

 

“People are craving authenticity,” Deverett explains. “Actors, comedians, filmmakers — we’re all told to polish our image. But that’s exhausting. I wanted to create a space where people could be themselves, flaws and all. That’s where the best comedy — and the deepest truth — comes out.”

 

In a landscape where everyone’s curating their “brand,” Deverett is more interested in what’s real — the awkward pauses, the burnout, and the hustle. “There’s this pressure to always seem successful,” she says. “But what about the messy middle? That’s where the comedy lives.”

 

Deverett’s background as a performer informs her approach. She has built an atmosphere that celebrates authenticity, champions underrepresented voices, and gently pokes fun at the absurdities of show business. The result? A podcast that feels less like an interview and more like a late-night chat between among friends.

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The Woman Behind the Window

 

Robyn Deverett brings her trademark wit and empathy to every episode. Her background as both a performer and healthcare practitioner gives her conversations a grounded, human quality — balancing laughter with insight.

 

Through RD Har Har Productions, Deverett continues to expand her creative reach, producing scripted comedies, web series, and short-form digital content that explore identity, resilience, and the absurdities of modern life. Her company’s mission: to tell bold, funny, and socially aware stories that bring people together.

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About RD Har Har Productions

 

RD Har Har Productions is an independent production company founded by Robyn Deverett. The production company is aptly named using Robyn Deverett’s initials (R.D.) and her affinity with over-the-top comedy that results in sidesplitting laughter…“hardy har har”. 

 

Based in Toronto, the company develops comedy-driven projects that celebrate human connection and highlight underrepresented voices in media. Under RD Har Har Productions, Deverett has expanded her creative slate to include scripted comedies, short-form digital series, and new collaborations with emerging talent. The company’s focus remains clear: telling bold, funny, and deeply human stories — often from the perspectives rarely seen or heard in mainstream media.

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Between producing, hosting, and her parallel career in healthcare, Deverett’s ability to balance art and authenticity has made her a quiet force in Canada’s independent entertainment scene.

 

You could say Toronto actor and comedian Robyn Deverett has a knack for turning isolation into inspiration. Between producing, hosting, and occasionally juggling side gigs in healthcare (yes, really), Deverett has proven that indie artistry and humour can coexist — even thrive. And with RD Har Har Productions expanding into scripted comedy and digital storytelling, she’s showing that you don’t need a big budget to make a big impact. You just need curiosity, courage, and a good Wi-Fi signal.

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- Press materials prepared by RD Har Har Productions Media Team