A Conversation with Artist, Charlton Diaz.

Charlton is an Artist, Designer, and Dancer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Old English names, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Explaining Art, dancing, Mirrors, early influences, the internet, Neopets, clip art, Halloween, childhood fears, and the movie Anguish.

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A Conversation with Creative, Randy Hogg.

Randy is a Runner, Photographer, and Videographer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Cornwall Ontario, Orbit Skateshop, Erin Teschuk, The Speed Project, Live Laugh Love in Death Valley, Mile to Marathon, the Australian Embassy, Flat Whites, Fisheye Lenses, Burst Mode, SLOWFASTSLOW, being bilingual, and The Manx. 

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A Conversation with Painter, Jacob Ross Dutton.⁠⁠⁠

Jacob is a Painter, based in Edmonton Alberta.

*Originally released on October 2, 2023 (exactly 100 episodes ago). This has always been one of my favorite interviews, and I’ve been wanting to give it a proper re-release for our current audience. It’s two years old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still holds up.*

In this episode we discuss: Coming back to painting after a lengthy break, his version of a Notes Folder, book recommendations, Immersion Reading, Midjourney, ⁠Live Podcasts, and having the same name as a character in Yellowstone.

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A Conversation with Nick Marzano, of Fisho Magazine. 

Nick makes Fisho Magazine, he’s also a Photographer, and a Creative Director, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Fear and Loathing in Arizona, the hunt, maritime puns, Street Gumbo, Apple TV+’s Platonic, fly fishing in the LA River, meat pies, Toyota Echos, Zach Seely, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Mission Gold, pro recyclers, Colors Magazine, and NBA 92. 

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A Conversation with Artist, Evan Robinson.

Evan is a Visual Artist, based in Edmonton Alberta.

In this episode we discuss: marrowline, loss, didactic panels, artist talks, Barry McGee, legacy, Ozzy Osbourne, style, Soft Gallery, A Life Lived, deep fakes, radio voices, and gentrification. 

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A Conversation with Designer, Tommy Berlin.

Tommy is an Alberta based Designer, a Photographer, and Snowboarder, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: how we first met, field testing, sleeping bags, pattern cutting, hoarder tendencies, release schedule, lowered expectations, CLO3D, quality control, nerds, direct to consumer, walking foot sewing machines, and the responsibilities that come with having such a majestic name.

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A Conversation with Eddie Phouth, of BUG SKATEBOARDS.

Eddie is the Owner and Operator of BUG SKATEBOARDS, based in Montreal.

In this episode we discuss: wedding bands, O’Block, Smashing Pumpkins, the Detroit skyline, rent going up, Cozy Boyz, lock-in status, BUG's origin story, overthinking, cease and desist letters, Montreal scene report, Sensitive Shredders, and 4 U.

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A Conversation with Speech-Language Pathologist, Andrea Tam.

Andrea is one of my oldest friends, she’s a Speech-Language Pathologist, and a Birding Meme aficionado, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Skype™, being severed, Christian Girl Autumn, cadaver lab, Tim Hortons Club, Marilyn Monroe, Dysarthria, voice banking, my Brothers’ names, Cabela’s, and Merlin Bird ID. 

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A Conversation with Photographer, Mike DiPietro.

Mike runs Seasons of East Van, hosts the GENEs Podcast, and makes Zines, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: do people read show notes? Commercial Drive, Olympus Trip35, day 1 of SoEV, consistency, St. Cathrines, Alterior Design, value trades, interview tactics, dividends, and my Big Name Small Pod™ theory. 

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A Conversation with Creative Director, Morgan Barfield.

Morgan is a Photographer and Creative Director based in Manchester, UK.

In this episode we discuss: Bobs, shoe jewelry, being repulsed by AI, Keen Uneek, trail running, sheep, Gloaming Creative, saying NO, setting rates, Pokemon Cards, Bilberries, and sweet treats.

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