Nowhere Fast

A Conversation with Runner, Cole Townsend.

Cole writes the Running Supply Newsletter, he’s a Runner himself, and a Researcher, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: HOKA Speed Loafers, Cole’s article in Runner’s World, Dyestat Forums, the evolution of gear, (speculations about) running pre-social media, Bill Clinton jogging photos, option paralysis, Runners Highest, the Bandit Stamina 6 Pocket Nova Crop, old Nike ads, Brenden Clarke, Office Space, Cole built an app called “Milebar”, and are resellers coming for trail-running shoes?

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A Conversation with Filmmaker, Annabeth Trondsen.

Annabeth is a Filmmaker, a Photographer, and a semi-proud Albertan, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Stranger Than Paradise, the Calgary Cinematheque, LA versus NYC, the commercial side of filmmaking, festival participation, CANCER SZN, SRRY Cinema, ending everyday crying, summer 2016, delegating, pulling focus, Annabeth’s future aspirations, and I am Cuba.

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A Conversation with Writer & Snowboarder, Will Fraser.

Will is a Snowboard Writer, a Snowboard Rider, and as you can tell by his conversation skills… a Therapist, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Does Will think of himself as a journalist, event writing, Philosophical Fridays, David Foster Wallace, Crapneto, the differences between writing about Snowboarding and actually Snowboarding, is it cool to admit to having FOMO, his “Life After Snowboarding” essay, @lostsnowboardvideos, Finn Westbury’s episode, and King Snow Magazine.

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A Conversation with Raziq Rauf, of Running Sucks.

Raz writes the Running Sucks Newsletter, he’s also a Marathoner, and a former Music-Journalist, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: curse words, writing frequency, Kerrang Magazine, signing up for a marathon to get out of a night of drinking, the commercialization of run clubs, fast-food Strava challenges, MothTech drama, being a Brooks loyalist, thespeedproject™, searching for humanity, Megadeth, you can find out a lot about somebody by their favourite sandwich, and blogging.

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A Conversation with Author, Jamie Jelinski.

Jamie just released a book called Scene of Crime, he’s the first return guest I’ve had on the Podcast, he’s also one of my oldest (and most accomplished) friends, among many other things.

Scene of Crime provides an unprecedented viewpoint on subway graffiti through images and documents produced by the Toronto Transit Commission’s security personnel. This book unveils a hidden institutional archive filled with incident reports and evidentiary photographs, offering a rare glimpse into the intersection of graffiti, law enforcement, and bureaucracy. Challenging conventional understandings of graffiti’s ephemerality, it reveals how photographs and texts extend graffiti’s lifespan while highlighting the complex dynamics between graffiti writers and the authorities who pursue them. Featuring essays by Jamie Jelinski, Causr, Euroboi, and Liv, the book gives fresh insights into the broader implications of transit graffiti and the evidence produced by those who investigate it.

In this episode we discuss: CAUSR & TRIK, Jamie’s compilation process, the focus of Scene of Crime, the book’s chronological span, essays from diverse perspectives, challenges with documentation, curation criteria, insights from Transit Security Reports, surveillance footage, the subject matter’s international appeal, and the book’s potential impact on legal precedents.

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A Conversation with John and Zack, of Shining Life Press.

John and Zack own and operate Shining Life Press, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Moshers Delight, logo fatigue, Cut the Tension Fanzine, ABC No Rio, Demystification, Kinko's, DC Hardcore, Dischord Records, shop at Joint Custody, the origins of Straight edge, Joeseph Doyle, Sami Reiss’ book, Floorpunch, Over-documentation, shirt trades, and the best outro we’ve had on the podcast so far.

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A Conversation with Writer, Sami Reiss.

Sami makes the Snake and Super Health Newsletters, he recently-ish released a book called SHEER DRIFT, and is also a contributing writer to so many legitimate publications that it would take too long to list them all… among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, growing up in Ottawa, Maximum Rocknroll, Bloodlet, Anthony Pappalardo, Michael Landsberg, TinyLetter, Nuclear War Now!, 10 years of Snake, Vilbert Chairs, Peter Hessler, book recommendations, raw milk, and Shining Life Press.

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A Conversation with Austin Puckett, of Off the Rope.

Austin is the man behind Off The Rope, he’s a Wrestling Historian, and a fellow Podcaster, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Dipset, Chuck English, scrubbing the internet, T-Mobile Sidekicks, 411 videos, Off the Rope, Stone Cold Steve Austin, his Mount Rushmore of Wrestlers, Monday Night RAW, WrestleMania 13, Hara Arena, Stephen Hawking, and our expert opinions on wheelchair advocacy.

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A Conversation with Photographers, Connor & Liam Dobbin.

Connor and Liam are Twin Brothers, they just released a book together… they’re also both Photographers, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Eastern Exposure, Gus Van Sant, which one of them started taking photos first, the Cambridge Public Library, Dossier Journal, Petra Collins, Woodside Circle, Rent Eviction, the Black Path, Blank Mag, editioning, student loans, and Manic Gang.

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A Conversation with Craig Mathis of Printed Matter, Inc. 

Craig is the Bookstore and Distribution Manager at Printed Matter, Inc. a zine maker, and a Troll Dolls fan, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: mezzanines, every job at Printed Matter, C. S. Lewis, the NY Art Book Fair, Hamburger Eyes, Powerhouse Books, Jamel Shabazz, LL Cool J, his conservative parents letting him get drums as a kid, heavy metal album art, the flattening of culture, Martha Cooper, the Dewey Decimal System, Julie Wolfe, best sellers, Climax Books, and Troll Dolls.

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