Who Is with Ross Oteri

58 | Chisom Akomas: More Than Acting

On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Chisom Akomas (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about his acting career, making music, and how AI ties into it all. Chisom tells Ross about how he got into acting as a way to stay in Canada despite not watching movies. They discuss Chisom’s music-making journey and his inspirations. Chisom also performs an impromptu dramatic act of Neil Diamond’s song, Sweet Caroline.Ross and Maydha lose it while trying to film an intro segment. After 20 takes of mediocre intros, they finally do a clip show of their favourite jokes from the podcast. Ross also hounds Maydha about getting married?Do you have a story to share? Do you have a question or need advice? You, too, may be featured on the show! DM @valinofmedia on Instagram or email valinofmedia@gmail.comContact: Ross Oteri - @rossoteri | oteriross@gmail.com Chisom Akomas - @chisomakomas Maydha Sood - @maydhasood Credits: Executive producers: Maydha Sood and Ross Oteri Editor: Maydha SoodGraphic designer: Heath Johnson Opening theme: Ethan Gohring | @Lyfe8k Transition and Outro theme: S. Henry

57 | Maydha’s Galentines on Valentine's!!

On today’s episode of Who Is with(out) Ross Oteri, Maydha Sood interviews some of her galentines to find out what Valentine’s Day means to young people today. She interviews some of her gal-pals, Khushi, Fran, Amara, and Bella, to find out how they’re doing with respect to dating. They dive deep into the intricacies of dating as an adult, how it’s different from what they thought dating would be like, and try to answer some thought provoking questions about love and friendship. In their chats, they discuss what friendship means to them and take a moment to appreciate the galentines. This episode was filmed in front of a live studio audience. This episode was filmed in front of a live studio audience. Honorable mention to Maydha’s galentine who couldn’t be on this episode because she just HAD to get her wisdom teeth out that week, Rhea Gujral. Special thanks to Shresth Jain and Saumyaa Gandhi for helping film this episode!In case you find Ross, please contact valinofmedia@gmail.com so that we can take care of it.Do you have a story to share? Do you have a question or need advice? You, too, may be featured on the show! DM @whoiswthrossoteri on Instagram or email valinofmedia@gmail.comCheck out Suburban on Instagram while you’re at it @suburban.tv  Contact: Khushi Yadav - @yadav.khushi04 Fran Mumford - @fran.mumford._Amara Rahman - @amararahman_Bella - @dawgitsbella Maydha Sood - @maydhasood Credits: Executive producers: Maydha Sood and Ross Oteri Editor: Maydha SoodGraphic designer: Heath Johnson Opening theme: Ethan Gohring | @Lyfe8k Transition theme: S. Henry

56 | Isabel Shiller: Joking Around

On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Isabel Shiller (she/her) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about her comedy and acting careers, doing stand-up, and what inspired her to pursue her dreams. Isabel tells Ross about her goal of becoming a children’s TV writer and why Canada is the perfect place to pursue it. Isabel gives us insight into what led her to strive for success in comedy and acting as the two discuss her role as Gabby in Valinof Media’s Suburban. They also play “2 jokes and a lie,” where Ross has to guess which of the three statements is a lie and which ones are jokes based on true stories. Can Ross get it right?Maydha tries to chat with Ross about the 2016 trend while he’s distracted by Nee-Doh. Ross frustrates (ragebaits) Maydha with his inattention as she tries to have a genuine and real conversation about all the good things about 2016 that we need to bring back. As usual, this conversation comes with tangents.Do you have a story to share? Do you have a question or need advice? You, too, may be featured on the show! DM @whoiswthrossoteri on Instagram or email valinofmedia@gmail.comCheck out Suburban on Instagram while you’re at it @suburban.tv Contact: Isabel Shiller - @killershiller Ross Oteri - @rossoteri | oteriross@gmail.com Maydha Sood - @maydhasood Credits: Executive producers: Maydha Sood and Ross Oteri Editor: Ross OteriGraphic designer: Heath Johnson Opening theme: Ethan Gohring | @Lyfe8k Transition and Outro theme: S. Henry

55 | Simon Mattern: All Nature-al

On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Simon Mattern (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about his love for biology, conservation, and all things nature. They dive deep into different kinds of threats to nature and what conservation would mean for the future. Simon shares his profound knowledge of the plant kingdom and how human decisions have shaped nature around us. Ross, Simon, and Maydha also play a fun game where Simon shares interesting facts about random animals off the top of his head.Ross vents to Maydha about his overbearing roommate, who has been causing problems since he moved in. The stories he shares only get crazier and crazier.Do you have a story to share? Do you have a question or need advice? You, too, may be featured on the show! DM @whoiswthrossoteri on Instagram or email valinofmedia@gmail.comContact: Simon Mattern - @Simon__MatternRoss Oteri - @rossoteri | oteriross@gmail.com Maydha Sood - @maydhasood Credits: Executive producers: Maydha Sood and Ross Oteri Editor: Varun Bhosle Graphic designer: Heath Johnson Opening theme: Ethan Gohring | @Lyfe8k Transition and Outro theme: S. Henry

54 | Akuol Riak: Failure, Happiness, and NASCAR

On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Akuol Riak (she/her) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about the joy-filled path that led her from growing up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to becoming a varsity track and field athlete, to now having dreams of becoming a teacher. She opens up about how sports have shaped her identity, the nature of failure, and what stepping away from track and field taught her about resilience, routine, and finding purpose beyond competition. The pair discusses how money, family, and friendships impact happiness, and what she hopes to see more of in 2026. The conversation explores life after sports, redefining success, and building a future rooted in growth and community. Plus, Akuol takes on a round of Math or Spill! Do you have a story to share? Do you have a question or need advice? You, too, may be featured on the show! DM @valinofmedia on Instagram or email valinofmedia@gmail.comContact:Ross Oteri - @rossoteri | oteriross@gmail.comAkuol Riak - @akuoool_Credits:Executive producers: Maydha Sood and Ross OteriEditor: Ross OteriGraphic designer: Heath JohnsonIntro theme: Ethan GohringOutro theme - S. Henry