Creative People Podcast

This weekend we're talking to Creative Director Ryan Antooa.  Ryan is a multitalented graphic designer, photographer, and poet.   We talk about his creative journey and some of the tough love that he got along the way.  He talks about the importance of rest and on the flip side, having to work twice as hard - while I reflect on my laziness.  Double Ryan's for ya this week, do it up!

https://www.ryanantooa.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ryananto

Music created by Pro Reese: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YX3WWFoX00xwib269oZ0P 

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#48: This week on the pod I'm talking to one half of Toronto based duo, Moscow Apartment, the lovely Brighid Fry.  Moscow Apartment hit the music scene with a bang and have just released their second EP, Better Daughter.  I had a great time talking with Brighid about her partnership with Pascale, demanding a violin, and balancing her music with highschool.  Great chat!

Find Moscow Apartment online:

https://www.moscowapartment.ca/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IwSOO9bV4ZwvpnNk9f6lN
https://www.instagram.com/moscowapt/

Moscow Apartment bio: Moscow Apartment create lush, folk imbued indie rock that is interwoven with the timeless and perceptive writing of singer-songwriters Brighid Fry and Pascale Padilla. The harmonious teenage duo released their sophomore EP, Better Daughter (Hidden Pony Records) on July 10th, 2020. The EP presents an evolution of their sound from acoustic beginnings to the freedom they now enjoy playing live in a full band, which is translated in Better Daughter’s layered arrangements.

2017 marked the release of Moscow Apartment’s acclaimed self-titled debut EP that turned industry heads and won them a Toronto Independent Music Award and a Canadian Folk Music Award. The following year they clinched a Canadian Songwriting Contest prize and won Slaight Music’s ‘It’s Your Shot’ songwriting contest and its $100,000 grand prize in artist development. Fry and Padilla have spent the intervening years touring and developing their skills as producers and writers, receiving guidance from the likes of Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew and Grammy-winner Chin Injeti.

The duo produced Better Daughter in collaboration with Grammy winner Vance Powell (who produced Two Timer) and long time collaborator Guillermo Subauste, who assisted in bringing a poetic and multilayered collection of songs to life. Tackling subjects which range from internalized misogyny to the complicated nature of adolescence, the new E.P continues to bring electric crunch to indie folk.

Music for the podcast today was created by Matt Large: https://open.spotify.com/artist/107WzwlsOTR6Nxnw2kPHd3

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#47: This week on the podcast I'm talking with leather maker Melissa Daw.  Melissa makes beautiful works with leather, she is also a podcast co-host and a homeschooler.  We talk all about her creative work, how she came to creativity, and how that affects how she's raising her own kids.  Great chat, do it up!

Check out Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melcoleather/

Music for the podcast was created by Dusty Decks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mWkhlLhHU9FKT8vU8lBIR

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This week on the podcast I'm chatting with Montreal based Pixel Artist Maxwell Step.  Maxwell tells us all about his work, what it's like to be a creative in Montreal.  We get into it a bit on vegan food and the connection we can have via language.  Good one, do it up!

https://www.instagram.com/maxwell.stepart/
https://maxwellstep.threadless.com/

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Music for the pod was created by Matt Large: https://open.spotify.com/artist/107WzwlsOTR6Nxnw2kPHd3

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This week on the podcast I'm chatting with musician Laura Sones -  Laura is part of the band 12 Mile Island and it was so nice to talk with her about her music and the bands that she plays in.  We get into it about her unexpected reaction to things slowing down because of covid, gardening, and watching things grow.  We had such a nice chat!

https://www.instagram.com/lorsones/
https://www.instagram.com/12mileislandband/
https://www.instagram.com/smackjive/
https://www.instagram.com/tnbskapunk/

Here's a great little article about 12 Mile Island:
https://communityedition.ca/not-just-roommates-12-mile-island/

Music for the podcast was created by Justnormal: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YCz7aHoRoAZ435UDLOKOs

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This week on the podcast I'm chatting with Waterloo Region artist Trisha Abe.  In the relatively short time that Trisha has been working as an artist, she has made a big impact and has made a style all her own.  Trisha and I have a great time about her pivoting from science to art, restricting influences, and getting our heads around the business side of being a creative.  Great one, do it up!

https://www.trishaabe.com/
Find Trisha on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/trishaabe/


Music for the episode was created by Jobii: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MGL4XU2LCJC47c7VvSwu 

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This week I get to talk with rapper Pandaraps.  We get into how his music comes together, working with other people, and aiming for decent.  I've been using Pandaraps tunes on the podcast for a while now and I was really looking forward to chatting with him.  Check it out.

Find Pandaraps on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/62vq9yQAS5AoJMOZ95Gwpc

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This weekend on the podcast I'm chatting with boudoir photographer Katie Refling.  She tells me about how she went from haunted ghost tours to shooting for the show How to Look Good Naked.  Katie has an interesting view on photography and people feel about their bodies - she shares all that and more with us on the podcast today.  Good one, do it up!

https://www.instagram.com/katiereflingphotography/
https://www.katierefling.com/
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/EverKindred

Music for the podcast was created by Blue Steel:
https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/blue-steel

Check out my chat on the Todd Donald Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fnDucgxtCIrmXbr6F4swr?si=RBiRMSaAQYWj4OYxZeUifA

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This week on the pod we head to church with a local pastor, Paul Dunk.  He is the minster at KW Redeemer and it was really great to get some insights into everything from being a pastor to stand up comedy.  Paul has a really unique perspective and I think you're going to enjoy our chat.

Find KW Redeemer at:
https://kwredeemer.com/

And for some more info on Paul and his journey, check out this blog post. The Anatomy Of The Prosperity ‘Gospel: https://kwredeemer.com/2019/12/the-anatomy-of-the-prosperity-gospel/

Music for the podcast was created by Pandaraps, Smartface & Big Soda: https://open.spotify.com/artist/62vq9yQAS5AoJMOZ95Gwpc

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This weekend I get to chat with Good Company Productions founder Amit Mehta.  We have a great chat about all the interesting and outside the box Good Co is doing and then we get into the nitty-gritty on creativity and how we approach it.  Really, really interesting chat!

https://goodcompanyproductions.ca/


Music for the podcast was created by Yellowbase: https://open.spotify.com/artist/08RrRBdcoplP0QFGopcJfC 

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