A Conversation with Snowboarder, Finn Westbury.

*Originally released August 5th, 2024. I’ve been wanting to give it a proper re-release for our current audience. It’s almost 1.5 years old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still holds up.*

Finn is a Snowboarder, a Filmer, and a Triplet, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: the Oilers’ playoff run, Katie Ledecky, how to tell him and his twin brother apart, Riders on Board, Alberta work ethic, would our girlfriends say we’re good planners? not being a homeowner, snowboarder or filmer pick one, delete your apps, definitive moments, Alan Watts, and it’s over but it’s all good.

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A Conversation with Photographer, Kohl Stadler.

Kohl is a Photographer, the Co-Owner of a Landscaping Company, and a Skier, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: real jobs, the butterfly effect, zooming in, good bosses, family vacation photos, making videos is hard, Rabbit Hill, photo-styling, throwing, the reels loop, shooting for the Edmonton Oilers, Harry Potter, Denis Villeneuve, and booksaresick. 

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A Conversation with Brand Strategist, Viktor Wendt.

Viktor is a Brand Strategist based in Berlin, he writes the Substanz Newsletter, he’s also a photographer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: overanalyzing, Daniel Johnston, infinite scrolling, Kindles, Motto Berlin, Basement, brand strategy, permanency, Substack, mfpen, AI slop (against, not in favour of), American Apparel hoodies, monoculture, city trips, and the Antwerp Six.

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A Conversation with Photographer, Peter Sutherland.

*Originally released October 4th, 2024. This has always been one of my favourite interviews, and I’ve been wanting to give it a proper re-release for our current audience. It’s almost 1.5 years old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still holds up.*

Peter is a Photographer, an Artist, and a Dad, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: postponing this interview because he got bit by a Black Widow Spider, Corey Haim in Lost Boys, Jane Mosely, if he likes explaining his work, did leaving New York impact his output, Judas Priest, the WOMBAT phenomenon, Cadaver Dog, Larry Clark coaching little-league soccer, Donnie Darko, and Justine Kurland.

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A Conversation with Filmmaker, Laura La France.

Laura is a Super8 Filmmaker, runs Big Mimic Productions, and is a Projectionist at one of my favourite places in the world (Metro Cinema), among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: 2016, homeschooling, FAVA, The Big Lebowski, David Cross, Heat, theatre etiquette, solitaire, the Windscape Kite Festival, shooting on Super8, working as a lifeguard, disposable cameras, eco processing, patience, Klondike Days, and Christmas in Wonderland.

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A Conversation with Stylist, Mac Huelster.

Mac is a Stylist, the Co-Founder of Young Coffee, and 1/3 of what was 109 Montrose, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: The Twin Cities, Times Square, retail PTSD, Joe Garvey, Siren Records, Deep Puddle Dynamics, Love Park, Ricky Oyola, the Electric Factory, J.Crew suiting, Los Angeles Film School, Groveland, closing parties, Perry syndrome, Ian de Beer, Nation FC, and fly fishing. 

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A Conversation with Writer, Sami Reiss.

Sami makes the Snake and Super Health Newsletters, he grew up in Ottawa, he can speak a bit of French, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Heated Rivalry, the Corel Centre, Frederick Wiseman, Paris Time, Thomas Pichon, maxefrt, HEAVIES, RFK Jr’s food pyramid, Into the Fridge by Katie Stone, raw milk, rage bait, chicken lights, and Minor Planet’s Center for Beginners.

*This Episode was produced in conjunction with ⁠⁠Minor Planet’s⁠⁠ Paris Fashion Week 2026 programming* 

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A Conversation with Graphic Designer, Zack Shoom.

Zack is a Vancouver based Graphic Designer, a Trail-Runner, and a Dad, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Waterloo, Group of Seven, older sisters, OCAD, Bauhaus 100, printing t-shirts, mountain biking, cool parents, salamanders, the Vancouver Aquarium, colour forecasting, and UTMB.

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A Conversation with Torey Goodall, of Very Powerful Foundation.

Torey is the co-founder of Very Powerful Foundation, a Skateboarder, and a Boxer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Jordan Hoffart, New Line Skateparks, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Douglas Park, Slam City Jam, NYC pre 9-11, Pryce Holmes, First Broadcast, Tres Trill, Very Powerful Foundation, Positive Psychology, Manor Place, and a consciousness shift in the skate industry. 

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A Conversation with Ben Fenton, of Balancing Acts.

*Originally released March 18th, 2024. This has always been one of my favourite interviews, and I’ve been wanting to give it a proper re-release for our current audience. It’s almost 2 years old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still holds up.*

Ben is the Founder of Balancing Acts, a Climber, and a Designer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: What’s with all the cool people from Calgary? being from a family of climbers, Alterior Design, the inspiration behind Balancing Acts, knitting, the Drum and bass / Bouldering Venn diagram, MiniDV,Kitchener Ontario, the early 2000s, comparing old skate videos to old climbing videos, outdoor > indoor, and we didn’t invent anything.

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