Rat Piss, Rat Mike, Ratchu and Muskrat Baby together known as The Upper Mall Rats were originally cast in the Real Housewives of Niven until their husbands kicked them out of the house for good. They have since turned their attention to liberating centre square mall, "from 50th ave to 49th street, centre square will be free!"

They join us on this episode to chat about Rat Piss's love life, Ratchu's beard , Rat Mike's love for double cheese pizza, and Muskrat Baby's sketchy origin. Oh and we talk just a little bit about their music.

You can catch them playing February 5-8, 2026 at the Still Dark Festival here in Yellowknife.

Christine Dunbar is an Inuvialuit artist born and raised in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories with family connections to Inuvik, Aklavik, as well as Utqiagvik, Alaska. By blending the intricate tradition of beadwork with her professional background in graphic design and environmental science, Christine creates a unique visual language. Christine shares the story behind her beadwork and the name Auntie Beading.

We also discuss the meaningful "crossover" between her career in environmental science and her beadwork and so much more!

https://www.instagram.com/auntie.beading

https://www.nwtarts.com/search/artists/christine-dunbar

Yellowknife-based artist Andrew Jossa is a master of the "unseen" elements that make a performance unforgettable. By blending their technical mastery as a sound tech with the fluid aesthetics of liquid light and the complexity of jazz fusion, they create a multi-sensory environment.

Join us for an in-depth conversation as we trace Andrew’s journey from Yellowknife to jazz studies and back againWe explore their unique philosophy on being the 'unseen member' of a band and dive into the mesmerizing world of their visual media work, specifically their signature liquid light projections.

https://www.facebook.com/andrewjossa

https://www.facebook.com/backbayproductions/

https://linktr.ee/coldfusionyk

*All music in this episode was performed by Andrew Joss and Cold Fusion

Louise Speakman is a traditional beadwork artist who creates contemporary looks. She particularly loves making beaded earrings, incorporating caribou tufting, quillwork, and smoked hides in her designs. A Sahtu Got’ine artist living in Yellowknife, she started beading in 2021 with the help and support from family and friends. After sharing her artwork on social media, Louise started selling some of her pieces later that same year.

Join us as we chat about her journey of healing, indigenous excellence and more.

www.instagram.com/lou.beads

We join Robyn Scott, a Yellowknife artist, educator, and public speaker, at her studio and chat about showing up, finding your way and a purpose filled life. Her paintings combine vivid colour, texture, and layered backgrounds with realistic northern subjects, reflecting the beauty and spirit of life in the North.

https://www.robynscott.ca/

Tyler Hawkins is a versatile guitarist in Yellowknife. Here at The Gallery on 47th Street, we will chat about his journey with this majestic instrument, the symmetry in compositions of the Baroque era and how music can transport you to a different time.

Tyler is known for playing the guitar in several different Yellowknife bands, but for this lifelong guitarist, the migration to the lute has been a game-changer, opening up an exciting new path.

Yellowknife Musician Benji Straker talks about his project Hughes, family, creating a music scene and breaks down his creative process. This project is a folk/alternative sound weaving heartfelt, ambient melodies with his compelling vocals and soulful guitars.

Hughes' introspective lyrics explore the his human experience and self-discovery, offering listeners a serene journey.

The self-titled album is out now! https://linktr.ee/hughesmusic

Justine Giles is here in Yellowknife and we are at her cozy cabin. She was here for the month of November for The Folk on The Rocks Artist residency. We have talk about the pressure of it all and the beauty of how it all just work out sometimes. We can't wait to see her back here in Yellowknife for Folk on the Rocks Festival 2026.

Justine's also performs her recent singles "Past Life" & "Part of Me" live

https://www.justinegiles.com/

Get to know Mike Mitchell, local Yellowknife Wood “Artish.” Mike’s artwork is featured in the exhibit “51 Years in the Biz” at the Yellowknife Visitors centre for the next 3 months.