A Conversation with Zach Seely, of HARD PACK Magazine.

Zach is the Editor and Founder of HARD PACK Magazine, a Skier, and a Creative Strategist, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: where the name HARD PACK comes from, the process of choosing cover photos, Big Ben, Sandwich Magazine, born to collaborate forced to delegate, Barbarian Days, Kali Malone, The Blizzard of Oz, and the wonderful world of ad-sales.

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A Conversation with Snowboarder, Finn Westbury.

Finn is a Snowboarder, a Filmer, and a Triplet, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: the Oilers’ playoff run, Katie Ledecky, how to tell him and his twin brother apart, Riders on Board, Alberta work ethic, would our girlfriends say we’re good planners? not being a homeowner, snowboarder or filmer pick one, delete your apps, definitive moments, Alan Watts, and it’s over but it’s all good.

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A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, ZIGONE.

ZIGONE is a Graffiti Writer. ZIGONE stands for Zealous Individual Going On Nightly Endeavours.

In this episode we discuss: Frank Miller, outfits for racking paint, switching words, New York winters, bike messenger injuries, placement, intent behind the savagery, zine making, Autograph by Peter Sutherland, Settlers of CATAN, Dark Days, Octavia Butler, and KIDS DAC.

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A Conversation with Maggie Boelter, of Stone Signals.

Maggie is the host of a show on 8 BALL RADIO called Stone Signals, a climber, and a zine maker, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: The condensed version of Maggie’s radio career, Terry, WCBN-FM, A Conference of Birds, Federal Communications Commission, night owl or morning person? Craig’s List Missed Connections, The Meat Puppets, 8-Ball Community, how she fell in love with Climbing, Lichen Diversity, Kooks at the Crag, Yosemite National Park, decking stories, and Surfing.

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A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, Joey Whiteley (MERZ).

Joey is a Graffiti Writer from Cincinnati, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Meeting writers at church, promoting your graffiti pre social media, Scribble Magazine, his older siblings’ influence, Afghan Whigs, first noticeable MS symptoms, do people who know they’re sick get sicker? Montel Williams, Omega-3, painting clean trains with NACE, and area codes.

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A Conversation with Matt Roberge, AKA Vintage Sponsor.

Matt is a thrifter, a consultant, and an ex-landscaper, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: mowing lawns, drug-trafficking using prosthetic legs, Ice Chests, thrifting being in his family for generations, you can’t get hurt for $1, Bobby from Boston, Mafia Rules, the basement of LQQK Studio, blocking copy-cat accounts, @arseniohaul, Matt’s two most-hated vintage trends, and f**k mood boards.

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A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, OAPH VTS.

OAPH is a Graffiti Writer from Vancouver Canada, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: skatepark graffiti, painting alone, perceived inadequacy, sketchy spots, getting naked in the yard, The Bikeriders by Danny Lyon, BIG BRA, VTS founding members, PJF Crew, Etch Bath, the vandal squad, OAPH’s influences outside of Vancouver, and DAWGY.

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A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, DABS1 YIA.

DABS is a Graffiti Writer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: him being the reason I started to notice Graffiti, treading on thin ice, gateway drugs, BioWare Games, Vancouver Film School, www.artcrimes.com, Taiwan in the early 2000s, OTHER, rice wine, graffiti tourism, K-pop, non-locals only, AMPM Shop, the comeback trail, and as a Dad, would he want his son to become a writer?

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A Conversation with Artist, Emmanuel Osahor.

Emmanuel is an Artist, an Assistant Professor of Studio Art at University of Toronto Scarborough, and a Dad, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: explaining art, bird or cloud?, teaching styles, radical candour, being homesick, plain air easles, what’s with the gardens?, references for his paintings, the sound of running water, silent walks, and sometimes people mean more than the work.

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A Conversation with Daniel Chmielewski, of HAVEN.

Daniel is the Co-Founder of HAVEN, a Mentor (a Mentor to me early on), and a Dad, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: the story behind the name HAVEN, the original Edmonton store, dialled-in retail experiences, work life balance, recreational running, delegation as a learned skill, the work dynamics between him and his Brother Arthur (the other Co-Founder of HAVEN), their House Brand, intelligence magazine, the importance of story telling, Daniel’s proudest moment after year 1 of his company, his proudest moment recently, What Friends Are For, sustainability in terms of timelessness, and if HAVEN was remembered for only one thing, what Daniel would want that one thing to be.

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