A Conversation with Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash Survivor, Ryan Straschnitzki.

Ryan is a Survivor of the tragic 2018 Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash, a T1 Paraplegic, and Founder of the Straz Strong Foundation, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: 50 Cent’s pitching, Adidas loyalty, perks of being in a wheelchair, Accessible Architecture, public speaking, Sledge Hockey, Paragolfers, Bear Mountain, Straz Strong, We Were Broncos, Ryan’s bid for the 2028 Paralympics, Chicago Blackhawks, and Mindset by Carol Dweck. 

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A Conversation with Artist, Baso Fibonacci.

Baso is an Artist from Seattle Washington, a Paraplegic / Amputee, and a Zine Maker, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: School vs. self taught, MALVO, the Fentanyl crisis in Seattle, SODA (Stay Out of Drug Areas), The Blade, absurdism, being in a coma for two months, Salvador Dali, photo transfers, Mexico City, Zines,Graffiti On Low or No Dollars, and Streetwise (the Documentary).

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A Conversation with Tony Hartman, of 527 Projects.

Tony is a Digital Producer, an Artist Relations Executive, and he also lives with LGMD2i, a form of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Professional Poker, Big Sean, the Turnstile zine, LGMD2i, Girl Skateboards’ Mouse, The Echoplex, Los Angeles’ accessibility, the stairs at B&H, Fiona Cauley, friend of the Pod: Mindy Kaling, working with Chief Keef, WeBuyGold, and Wish You Were Here by Incubus.

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A Conversation with Artist, C. Taniguchi.

Colin is an Artist from the Bay Area, a Zine Maker, and a fan of Filing Cabinets, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: his recent work for Bodega, Jarritos, Kreayshawn, PaRappa the Rapper, wanting to be an Architect, Show Flyers, Bus flow, Piece by Piece, working with brands, being organized, Out the Trunk, zines, and not getting distracted.

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A Conversation with Runner, Aleks Derikonja.

Aleks is a Runner, a New Yorker, and a fan of doing things the hard way, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: naps, Homerun, Antartica Marathon, the run / grief Venn diagram, Jill McGowan, New York or nowhere, running from Brooklyn to Maine, Blisters (movie), why not and why not now, Mental Athletic, David Goggins, what she listens to on long runs, and Wheel Throwing.

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A Conversation with Singer - Songwriter, Lucette.

Lucette is a Singer - Songwriter from Edmonton Canada, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Oilers’ fandom, her forced hiatus, cowriting chemistry, K-pop, spitting bars, Gillian Welch, song evolution, writing process, Nashville, top lining, resenting social media (a bit), and Grandma Lucette.

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A Conversation with Gracie Hinz, of Wander Women's Collective.

Gracie is the founder of Wander Women’s Collective, a Gravity Marine Consultant, and a big fan of being outside, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Treehouse Masters, no boys allowed, Gravel Cycling, chaotic guest lists, kinesiology, The Sun is a Compass, The Family Business, Mitsubishi Delicas, Hannah Montana, Sophia Hinz, elimination diets, and Wander Waffles™.

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A Conversation with Ryan Smith, of Brick Press.

Ryan is the co-founder of Brick Press, an Artist, and a Designer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Storage units, Print 204 Independent Publishing, Lucy Lippard, The Democratic Multiple, 2007 MacBooks, Mju IIs, Kinko’s, Risograph printing, The Foundation’s Nachos, Moniker Press, Offset Lithography, Johannes Gutenberg, A Plus Printing, Red 185c, 221a, Crisis Editions, Primary Information, the Vancouver Art Book Fair, Adam Shaw, and Closeness Eats Time: Six Essays Inside Art by Mitch Speed.

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A Conversation with Actor, Danny Kurtzman.

Danny is an Actor, a Writer, and an Advocate for the Disabled Community, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Good Bad Things, crying on demand, Shane Stanger, Midas touch, Slamdance, movie magic, public speaking, Steve Way, first dates, We’ll Meet Again, Nic Novicki, Ramy, star energy, prolific output, The Danny Universe, and stand-up comedy.

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A Conversation with Nick Scozzafava, of Scozzafava's Deli.

Nick is the Owner / Operator of Scozzafava’s Deli, a Skateboarder, and a former Electrician, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: meatball parms, Niagara Falls, viral food-marketing, running pop-ups, Cafe Beano, the restaurant build-out, party nights at the deli, venue versatility, burnout and recovery, quitting a secure job, trusting staff, permits, and fly fishing.

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