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Join Dawn and I as we discuss why and how she created her Hamiltonian arts blog Beyond James, what she looks for when hiring freelance writers, and being bad at technology.

Dawn Cattapan is the Vice President and General Manager of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the founder of Hamiltonian arts blog Beyond James. You can find her online at @beyondjamesblog or on www.beyondjames.com.

Intro/outro music by Nathanael Pollard & Scott Marsh. (@nattydreddz, @scottmarshmusic)

Artwork by Jordyn Doyle. (@doylejordyn_)

Join Liv and I as we discuss how she got into photography, clients getting divorced, and the worst sides of gig work.

Liv Sacco is a Toronto-based photographer who specializes in wedding, live music and lifestyle shoots. You can find her online at @livsaccojpg, @livsaccophoto and at www.livsacco.ca.

Intro/outro music by Nathanael Pollard & Scott Marsh. (@nattydreddz, @scottmarshmusic)

Artwork by Jordyn Doyle. (@doylejordyn_)

Join Graham and I as we discuss marketing yourself through music memes, TikTok politics, and the state of the Canadian music industry.

Graham Caldwell is a Toronto-based musician, animator and online content creator. You can find him everywhere at @grahamistearingup, and under both Billy Moon and Tearing Up on streaming services.

Intro/outro music by Nathanael Pollard & Scott Marsh. (@nattydreddz, @scottmarshmusic)

Artwork by Jordyn Doyle. (@doylejordyn_)

Join Chris Hampton and I as we discuss j-school, the arts journalism industry, and the freelance life.

Chris Hampton is a Hamilton-based freelance multi-media journalist specializing in music and arts reporting.

You can find Chris online at @chris.hampton on Instagram, and on Twitter under @chrisrhampton.

Intro/outro music by Nathanael Pollard & Scott Marsh. (@nattydreddz, @scottmarshmusic)

Artwork by Jordyn Doyle. (@doylejordyn_)

Join Kirk Alfaro and I as we discuss copyright law, legal advice for up-and-coming musicians, and famous music-related court cases.

Kirk Alfaro is a paralegal, music and sports blogger, and creator of the Hamiltonian blog The Hoopla Show.

You can find Kirk online at @thehooplashow, www.thehooplashow.com, and his paralegal website under: www.azlegalservices.ca

Intro/outro music by Nathanael Pollard & Scott Marsh. (@nattydreddz, @scottmarshmusic)

Artwork by Jordyn Doyle. (@doylejordyn_)

Join Derek Solomos and I as we discuss satanic panic's origins and its resurgence, why rock music is so often linked to the occult, and I rant about the West Memphis 3.

Derek Solomos is a heavy metal/alt-rock guitarist based in Toronto.

You can find his bands Korrosive and The Slime on all streaming services, and Derek on Instagram under @derekdmoney98.

Intro/outro music by Nathanael Pollard & Scott Marsh. (@nattydreddz, @scottmarshmusic)

Artwork by Jordyn Doyle. (@doylejordyn_)

Join Steven James and I as we discuss how the Ontario government mistreated artists during the pandemic, Steven's upcoming gallery show, and a whole lot of arson.

Steven James is a Hamilton-based tattoo artist and illustrator working at Grey Harbour Tattoo.

You can find Steven online at @misterstevenjames on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and his website at misterstevenjames.com.

Intro/outro music by Nathanael Pollard & Scott Marsh. (@nattydreddz, @scottmarshmusic)

Artwork by Jordyn Doyle. (@doylejordyn_)

Join Alan Cross and I as we discuss the ongoing history of his radio career, what music journalism was like pre-internet days, and where the industry is headed.

Alan Cross is a Toronto-based broadcaster, interviewer, blogger, speaker and music journalist known for his radio series "The Ongoing History of New Music", The Secret History of Rock, and ExploreMusic.

You can find all things Alan at www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com, on Instagram under @alan_crossx, on Twitter under @alancross, on TikTok under @alancrossx, and on Facebook under The Ongoing History of New Music with Alan Cross.

Intro/outro music by Nathanael Pollard & Scott Marsh. (@nattydreddz, @scottmarshmusic)

Artwork by Jordyn Doyle. (@doylejordyn_)

Join Brandon Lepine and I as we discuss living with chronic illnesses, why visual art isn't respected as much as other mediums, and creating art for famous internet creators.

Brandon Lepine is an illustrator and animator based in Ottawa known for his grotesque, horror-inspired drawings and for working with famous online creators and Canadian bands, such as; Cody Ko & Noel Miller, Kurtis Conner, Elvis The Alien, Internet Comment Etiquette, Danny Gonzalez, PUP, and Protest The Hero.

You can find Brandon on Instagram under @brandonlepine, his website at www.brandonlepine.art, and on YouTube under Brandon Lepine.

Intro/outro music by Nathanael Pollard & Scott Marsh. (@nattydreddz, @scottmarshmusic)

Artwork by Jordyn Doyle. (@doylejordyn_)

Join Kristin Archer of I Heart Hamilton and I as we discuss the beginnings of her #HAMONT famous blog, trying to make it as a writer in Canada, and what the COVID-19 pandemic means for the local music and arts scene in Hamilton.

Kristin Archer is a blogger, journalist, radio host on 93.3 CFMU, and arts supporter based in Hamilton, ON.

You can find Kristin on Instagram as @touristmetaphor, and on all other socials under @ihearthamilton. Check out her radio show on 93.3 CFMU, on Fridays from 2-3pm!

Intro/outro by Nathanael Pollard & Scott Marsh. (@nattydreddz, @scottmarshmusic)

Artwork by Jordyn Doyle. (@doylejordan_)