Nowhere Fast

A Conversation with Photographer, Marco Hernandez.

Marco is a Photographer from New York, a Hardcore Kid, and a fan of trading Zines, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Film Grain, storing negatives, no Art School, Madonna, the Staten Island Ferry, Combust HC, Tompkins Square Park, sneaking into bars, Fully Flared, Alexis Gross, the Print Exchange Program, Zach Allen, Friend Editions, Thrasher Covers, and Juergen Teller.

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A Conversation with Artist, Lauren Jacobson.

Lauren is an Artist based in Calgary, Alberta, they don’t mind public speaking, and are a big fan of pylons, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Crawlspace Gallery, Artist Run Centres, John Will, Esker Foundation, being in school forever, supportive parents, pylons, William Hawrelak Park, shower loofahs, blue collar activities, Beer Buddy, and the Brick App.

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A Conversation with Nick Thucydides, of Chef LLC.

Nick is a Filmer, Skier, and chess.com Enthusiast, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: The Newschoolers Forums, Traffic Cams, no snow in Vancouver, Parker Guimond, Grouse Mountain, release schedules, park footage, Plug Walk, NBD Etiquette, Torment Mag, Bouldering, Gravity’s Rainbow, and Copyright Infringement.

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A Conversation with Filmmaker, Avalon Fast.

Avalon is a Writer, a Director, and a Producer, among many other things.

*Originally released February 10th, 2025. 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.*

In this episode we discuss: Avalon’s least favourite thing about making movies, resiliency, Bram Stoker’s Dracula,Sony Handycams®, still renting equipment, getting caught in 4k, sorry Eily, feature length films, the hardest / easiest part of making a movie with a small budget, Weston Razooli, The Virgin Suicides, and Rider Strong. 

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A Conversation with Leah Gudmundson, of Blue Moon Magazine.

Leah runs Paris-based Blue Moon Magazine (as well as Blue Moon Press).

In this episode we discuss: WZRDS GANG, Joni Mitchell, Saskatoon, starting a Magazine, Gus Van Sant, ÉtudesStudio, publishing costs, Nepo Babies, American Art Catalogues, groceries in Europe, homesickness, and White Picket Fences. 

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A Conversation with Ian Rowley, of Home Front.

Ian is the Guitarist of the band Home Front, a Skate Shop Manager, and an Artist, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Saskatoon, arrested development, being a Boss, Listen Records, Rhythm of Cruelty,working in a Parking Booth, the gun range at West Edmonton Mall, Nik Kozub, Wednesday Night Heroes, Ferris Bueller, Welcome to Hell, West 49, dislocated limbs, and (not) being homesick.

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A Conversation with Curator, Jonas Sanchez.

Jonas is a Curator from Denver, Colorado, a History Nerd, and Mario Zoots’ Son, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: AI in Universities, Joshua Citarella, resource management, Denver’s art scene, DIY Galleries, Integrated Physiology, family trauma, Furries, lifting culture, Dante’s Devine Comedy, and spending time in a Monastery. 

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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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