Nowhere Fast

A Conversation with DJ D.DEE.

D.DEE is a DJ, founder of Pacific Rhythm, and a co-founder of Paradise Vancouver, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: fake ids, failure being totally fine, reading the room, first thought best thought, No Fun Radio, Remio, RHEK, Pacific Rhythm's 10 year anniversary (as well as Paradise's 5), and the "stay out late it feels great" logo.

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A Conversation with Ben Fenton, of Balancing Acts.

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? Ben offers the most concise and honest reasoning for why GORP happened, the inspiration behind Balancing Acts, the Drum and bass / Bouldering Venn diagram, comparing old skate videos to old climbing videos, outdoor > indoor, and we didn't invent anything.

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A Conversation with Music & Media Studies Professor, Brian Fauteux.

Brian is a Professor at the University of Alberta, the co-host of WDWK on CJSR, and a Polaris Prize juror, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Doing a PHD in College Radio, Brian's part in the Cultural Capital Project, Green Day's album 'Dookie', Reverb Toronto, Pros and Cons of Local Radio, Staff Picks, Dune 2, and not skipping songs.

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A Conversation with Artist, Jonathan Wolfe.

Jonathan is a Painter, a Drawer, and an Animator, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Jonathan's time spent at ACAD, which discipline came first?, self-criticism, ULINE Catalogues, working with rocks, how NFTs work, Sora AI, and make Podcasts long again.

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A Conversation with Annaliza Toledo and Trevor Peters, of Rust Magic.

Trevor and Anna co-founded the Rust Magic Mural Festival together.

*I had attempted to start a Podcast before this one. This is an interview that I did years ago for that platform (2021) that I've always wanted to re-purpose and release again. Due to a scheduling mix up with a guest, I was able to this week.*

Keep in mind, not everything we discuss in this episode is super current, or as relevant as it was when we recorded.

I knew even less then than I do now. About interviewing, recording, editing...
Please enjoy!

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A Conversation with Thrifter, Mark Gujelde.

Mark is a Thrifter, a connoisseur of used stuff, and the owner of multiple Herman Miller Office Chairs, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Finding an Urn (full of ashes) at the Thrift, second-hand Sex Toys, Murder Memorabilia, Google Lens, is sustainability real?, vintage Shein, how much Arc'teryx is too much Ard'teryx?, and the dystopian hellscape that is the Goodwill Bins.

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A Conversation with Author, Kate Black.

Kate is an Author, a former HorseTopia User, and an adorer of West Edmonton Mall, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Kate's new book "Big Mall", swearing too much, Hauntology, people living in the Catacombs of West Edmonton Mall, cockroaches at the Waterpark, Horse Girl Culture, Nexopia Plus, being emo for her Book Launch, the meaning of "City of Champions", Hooters on Bourbon Street, and how they should film a season of White Lotus at the Fantasyland Hotel.

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A Conversation with DJ, Dane MacDonald.

Dane is a dance music DJ, an Ex Record Store Manager, and a fan of isolated sound, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Treehouse Records, Edmonton After Hours Clubs of the early 2000s, the Save the Rave Protest, Napster, DJ Tripswitch, flyer budgets, message boards, the sound system at 9910, and the book "Last Night a DJ Saved my Life".

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A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, Demer.

Demer is a Graffiti Writer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the notion of relevancy, being a toy, RIP Chazmo, is Devon Alberta the Hip-hop Mecca of Canada?, demonic paintings, Pogo Punks, and what he thinks about his children hypothetically doing graffiti.

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