Nowhere Fast

By Wesley O'DriscollSociety & Culture

Nowhere Fast episodes

June 08 Episode 211. Patrick Daniel Campbell.
A Conversation with Patrick Daniel Campbell, of Department of Interest.
Patrick is a Co-Founder of Department of Interest, Host of the “Almost Nothing” Podcast, and a Golfer, among many other things.
In this episode we discuss: my Vancouver era, golf, realtor beefs, Leo Fitzpatrick, release schedules, Sarah Sherman, ad reads, CLUB GEAR, merchmaxxing, Metalwood Studio, S&P 500, and 90s CREW.
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1 hr 32 min
June 01 Episode 210. Michael B. Dougherty.
A Conversation with Writer and Brand Consultant, Michael B. Dougherty.
Michael is a Writer and Brand Consultant, Author of the Newsletter “Mensweird”, and a Father of a three year old, among many other things.
In this episode we discuss: interviewing Liam Neeson, NyQuil™, Beams, discovery process, W. David Marx, Airmax 90s, Park & Bond, Neapolitan Tailoring, Michelle Obama, Color Librarians, the Throwing Fits subreddit, and having matching footwear with his son.
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1 hr 51 min
May 25 Episode 209. Zachary Ayotte.
A Conversation with Photographer, Zachary Ayotte.
Zachary is a Photographer, Writer, and Curator, based in Edmonton, Canada, he’s also co-editor of COI, among many other things.
In this episode we discuss: Stephen Shore, Vogue Magazine, cropping photos, comparisons, grant writing, forest fire smoke, self publishing, Kanopy, photography YouTube, candid photos, arts funding, Public Parking, and his new show Artist Civil Service at Latitude 53.
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1 hr 42 min
May 18 Episode 208. Donnel Garcia.
A Conversation with Photographer, Donnel Garcia.
Donnel is a Photographer from Vancouver, Canada, he owns and operates Book Section out of Alterior, he’s also an avid collector of SLAM Magazine.
In this episode we discuss: pulling up to Alterior, dropping Unc’s camera, sports photography, Rocawear, janky camera setups, serial hobbyists, is LeBron the goat, Resource Library, George Nakashima, Eames Chairs, Jerry Hsu, chess nights, and free Vintage Sponsor.
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1 hr 20 min
May 11 Episode 207. Jessie Zapo.
A Conversation with Ultra Runner, Jessie Zapo.
Jessie is an Ultra Runner living in New York, the founder of Girls Run NYC (formerly of Bridgerunners, Black Roses, and Adidas Runners) and an Art Therapist.
In this episode we discuss: the Boston Marathon, finish lines, Des Linden, throwaway clothes, Cleveland, track and field day, volleyball, architectural drafting, dropping out of art school, Prospect Park, Mike Saes, favourite vegetables, the Williamsburg Bridge.
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1 hr 25 min
May 04 Episode 206. JJ Westbury.
A Conversation with Snowboarder, JJ Westbury.
JJ is a Snowboarder, a Filmer / Photographer, and Quilt Maker from Calgary Alberta.
In this episode we discuss: evil twins (triplets), gullibility, Transworld, Bragg Creek, the Lajeunesse Brothers, Forum Snowboards, Paid Programming, neck injuries, rents due on the 1st, hometown heroes, Gee’s Bend, dualistic purpose, Rile Frena, and the Catfish Chronicles.
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1 hr 33 min
April 27 Episode 205. Mark Batista.
A Conversation with Mark Batista, of Progress Running Club.
Mark is the Owner and Operator of Progress Running Club, a Run Club and Retail Space based in East London.
In this episode we discuss: the London Marathon, Progress’ origin story, triathlons, Hackney Half, free t-shirts, carbon plated shoes, daily consistencies, sub-3, since 1998, Paris Fashion Week, act running, and Spitalfields.
*This Episode was produced in conjunction with ⁠Mikey Kratzer ⁠/ ⁠⁠⁠Minor Planet’s⁠⁠ ⁠"Center for Beginners" London Marathon 2026 programming.*
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1 hr 6 min
April 20 Episode 204. flowerboy.
A Conversation with flowerboy.
flowerboy is a Run Club, a Cafe, and a Brand, from Indonesia.
In this episode we discuss: the future, apartment buzzers, bike trips, Alberta winters, assimilating, Sanggoe, snowboarding in Japan, squad photos, 4th spaces, Mental Athletic, selfie sticks, tropical storms, marathon energy, made in Bali, and 100% Cotton.
*This Episode was produced in conjunction with Mikey Kratzer / ⁠⁠Minor Planet’s⁠⁠ " Center for Beginners" London Marathon 2026 programming*
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1 hr 8 min
April 13 Episode 203. Daniel Bejarano (BEANMASH).
A Conversation with Artist, Daniel Bejarano.
Daniel is an artist from Calgary Alberta, he and his girlfriend own a Dalmatian-Australian Shepherd mix, he is also learning to be a “routine guy”, among many other things.
In this episode we discuss: Instagram crash outs, Weezer, industry plants, piebalds, geckos, Playstation, empathy, Fonda Slab, duotangs, fireworks at Mills, cheap rent, print shop jobs, the Guggenheim, FAZE, and Scozzafava's Deli.
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1 hr 35 min
April 06 Episode 202. Chas Truslow.
A Conversation with Chas Truslow, Head of Social at Burton Snowboards.
Chas is the Head of Social at Burton Snowboards, he owned and operated a very pivotal Blog called “The Catfish Chronicles”, he also invented the Killa Bart illustration, among many other things.
In this episode we discuss: anonymity, late Web 2.0, www.blogspot.com, Trollhaugen, shareholder value, music rights, Snowperception, the 96’ Chicago Bulls, surveillance state, Matt Roberge, Dipset, outbound engagement, Jake Burton, and going viral on Tumblr.
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1 hr 28 min