Nowhere Fast

A Conversation with Skier, Pete Koukov.

Pete is a Professional Skier, a Film Maker, and a House Painter, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Not dying, Browser Magazine, New York winters, Sam Zahner, Strictly Videos, ski towns, the grass is always greener, Eldora Mountain, 1000s of hours of B-roll, Jiberish, and avoiding injuries. 

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A Conversation with Malcolm Pascotti, of Can’t Buy Cool Studios.

Malcolm is the Owner / Operator of Can’t Buy Cool Studios, a Photographer, and an Outdoor Enthusiast, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Hi Meg, live reporting from the Minor Planet Pop-Up, Banditing Races, Colorado, Dipsea Trail, Moab 240, CBCS origin story, pigeonholing, soft flasks, location scouting, naivety, and Jawbreaker.

*This Episode was produced in conjunction with ⁠Minor Planet’s⁠ NYC Marathon 2025 programming*

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A Conversation with Joel Popoteur, of Dominguez Corporation.

Joel is a New York City based community organizer, outdoor enthusiast, and the lead of Dominguez Corporation, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Franklin Armstrong, his dad’s carwash, 80s mountain bikes, Ben Fenton, Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, Selema Masakela, the NYC Marathon, Night at The Museum, Air Max Barkleys, Dipset, LimeWire, and Kareem Campbell. 

*This Episode was produced in conjunction with Minor Planet’s NYC Marathon 2025 programming*

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A Conversation with Artist, Charlton Diaz.

Charlton is an Artist, Designer, and Dancer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Old English names, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Explaining Art, dancing, Mirrors, early influences, the internet, Neopets, clip art, Halloween, childhood fears, and the movie Anguish.

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A Conversation with Creative, Randy Hogg.

Randy is a Runner, Photographer, and Videographer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Cornwall Ontario, Orbit Skateshop, Erin Teschuk, The Speed Project, Live Laugh Love in Death Valley, Mile to Marathon, the Australian Embassy, Flat Whites, Fisheye Lenses, Burst Mode, SLOWFASTSLOW, being bilingual, and The Manx. 

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A Conversation with Painter, Jacob Ross Dutton.⁠⁠⁠

Jacob is a Painter, based in Edmonton Alberta.

*Originally released on October 2, 2023 (exactly 100 episodes ago). This has always been one of my favorite interviews, and I’ve been wanting to give it a proper re-release for our current audience. It’s two 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: Coming back to painting after a lengthy break, his version of a Notes Folder, book recommendations, Immersion Reading, Midjourney, ⁠Live Podcasts, and having the same name as a character in Yellowstone.

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A Conversation with Nick Marzano, of Fisho Magazine. 

Nick makes Fisho Magazine, he’s also a Photographer, and a Creative Director, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Fear and Loathing in Arizona, the hunt, maritime puns, Street Gumbo, Apple TV+’s Platonic, fly fishing in the LA River, meat pies, Toyota Echos, Zach Seely, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Mission Gold, pro recyclers, Colors Magazine, and NBA 92. 

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A Conversation with Artist, Evan Robinson.

Evan is a Visual Artist, based in Edmonton Alberta.

In this episode we discuss: marrowline, loss, didactic panels, artist talks, Barry McGee, legacy, Ozzy Osbourne, style, Soft Gallery, A Life Lived, deep fakes, radio voices, and gentrification. 

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A Conversation with Designer, Tommy Berlin.

Tommy is an Alberta based Designer, a Photographer, and Snowboarder, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: how we first met, field testing, sleeping bags, pattern cutting, hoarder tendencies, release schedule, lowered expectations, CLO3D, quality control, nerds, direct to consumer, walking foot sewing machines, and the responsibilities that come with having such a majestic name.

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A Conversation with Eddie Phouth, of BUG SKATEBOARDS.

Eddie is the Owner and Operator of BUG SKATEBOARDS, based in Montreal.

In this episode we discuss: wedding bands, O’Block, Smashing Pumpkins, the Detroit skyline, rent going up, Cozy Boyz, lock-in status, BUG's origin story, overthinking, cease and desist letters, Montreal scene report, Sensitive Shredders, and 4 U.

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