A Conversation with Artist, Mario Zoots.

Mario is an Artist from Denver, Colorado, a Photographer, and a Zine Maker, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Wasted Days and Wasted Nights, family history, Life Magazine, Dateline Gallery, squirrel gifs, early 2000’s internet, Strange Ways, Drippy Bone Books, Kinko’s, trading hard copies, the four elements, www.artcrimes.com, Modern Witch, and projection mapping.

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A Conversation with Artist, Jaime Sproul.

Jaime is Artist from Calgary, Alberta, a Collector, and a Reality TV aficionado, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: French immersion, Alberta house prices, ACAD, locking in, Anime, cell phone charms, maximalism, mascot culture, Mario 64, Gummo, Kevin Lowry, commission work, exquisite corpse, and Jersey Shore.

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A Conversation with Snowboarder, Michael Modesti.

Michael is a Snowboarder from Alberta, a Chef, and an Aspiring Fireman, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Walmart Pennyboards, West 49, Upper Management, filming video parts, Souvenir, Slope Style, Riders on Board, Tommy Berlin, Taekwondo, The Compound, Finn & JJ Westbury, Micro Snowboarding, and Meatloaf. 

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A Conversation with Patrick Daniel Campbell, of Department of Interest.

Patrick is a Co-Founder of Department of Interest, Host of the “Almost Nothing” Podcast, and a Golfer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: my Vancouver era, golf, realtor beefs, Leo Fitzpatrick, release schedules, Sarah Sherman, ad reads, CLUB GEAR, merchmaxxing, Metalwood Studio, S&P 500, and 90s CREW.

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A Conversation with Writer and Brand Consultant, Michael B. Dougherty.

Michael is a Writer and Brand Consultant, Author of the Newsletter “Mensweird”, and a Father of a three year old, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: interviewing Liam Neeson, NyQuil™, Beams, discovery process, W. David Marx, Airmax 90s, Park & Bond, Neapolitan Tailoring, Michelle Obama, Color Librarians, the Throwing Fits subreddit, and having matching footwear with his son.

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A Conversation with Photographer, Zachary Ayotte.

Zachary is a Photographer, Writer, and Curator, based in Edmonton, Canada, he’s also co-editor of COI, among many other things. 

In this episode we discuss: Stephen Shore, Vogue Magazine, cropping photos, comparisons, grant writing, forest fire smoke, self publishing, Kanopy, photography YouTube, candid photos, arts funding, Public Parking, and his new show Artist Civil Service at Latitude 53.

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A Conversation with Photographer, Donnel Garcia.

Donnel is a Photographer from Vancouver, Canada, he owns and operates Book Section out of Alterior, he’s also an avid collector of SLAM Magazine.

In this episode we discuss: pulling up to Alterior, dropping Unc’s camera, sports photography, Rocawear, janky camera setups, serial hobbyists, is LeBron the goat, Resource Library, George Nakashima, Eames Chairs, Jerry Hsu, chess nights, and free Vintage Sponsor.

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A Conversation with Ultra Runner, Jessie Zapo.

Jessie is an Ultra Runner living in New York, the founder of Girls Run NYC (formerly of Bridgerunners, Black Roses, and Adidas Runners) and an Art Therapist.

In this episode we discuss: the Boston Marathon, finish lines, Des Linden, throwaway clothes, Cleveland, track and field day, volleyball, architectural drafting, dropping out of art school, Prospect Park, Mike Saes, favourite vegetables, the Williamsburg Bridge.

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A Conversation with Snowboarder, JJ Westbury.

JJ is a Snowboarder, a Filmer / Photographer, and Quilt Maker from Calgary Alberta.

In this episode we discuss: evil twins (triplets), gullibility, Transworld, Bragg Creek, the Lajeunesse Brothers, Forum Snowboards, Paid Programming, neck injuries, rents due on the 1st, hometown heroes, Gee’s Bend, dualistic purpose, Rile Frena, and the Catfish Chronicles. 

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A Conversation with Mark Batista, of Progress Running Club.

Mark is the Owner and Operator of Progress Running Club, a Run Club and Retail Space based in East London.

In this episode we discuss: the London Marathon, Progress’ origin story, triathlons, Hackney Half, free t-shirts, carbon plated shoes, daily consistencies, sub-3, since 1998, Paris Fashion Week, act running, and Spitalfields.

*This Episode was produced in conjunction with ⁠Mikey Kratzer ⁠/ ⁠⁠⁠Minor Planet’s⁠⁠ ⁠"Center for Beginners" London Marathon 2026 programming.*

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