The Modern Rustic

The Modern Rustic

By Russell ReitsemaSociety & CulturePhilosophy
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The Modern Rustic episodes

  • #83 Aaron Dawson: Abbotsford Film Society

    This week we sit down with Aaron Dawson, the founder of the Abbotsford Film Society and movie savant. We discuss what's happening with the Society, as well as the current state of the industry and some of our favorites.

    Find out more on Instagram @abbotsfordfilmsociety


    This episode was recorded on May 12 2025

    3 hr 37 min
  • #82 Miranda Tipton: A Novel Discussion

    This week we are joined by Miranda, a local book enthusiast and avid reader. We discuss her life journey and how she got to now, then we dive into our favorite books and our mutual love of reading.

    You can follow her on Instagram @miranda.the.book.lady


    This episode was recorded on March 11th 2025

    3 hr 26 min
  • #80 Ania Bula: The Dish on Fish

    This week we sit down with Ania Bula, a researcher at UFV on fish DNA and culturing. We discuss her research as well as other topics like autism, activism, and Neo-Nicotinoids in our waterways. Her book "Young, Sick, and Invisible: A Skeptic's Journey with Chronic Illness" is available on Amazon.

    This episode was recorded on February 17th 2025

    2 hr 22 min
  • #79 Shivalika: Sharing Stories

    This week we are joined by Shivalika, a poet, writer and mental health advocate. We discuss her life story navigating physical and mental health challenges as well as the medical system and her writing journey in hopes that these lived experiences can help others.

    You can find out more on Instagram @byshivalika

    This episode was recorded on November 14th 2024

    2 hr 9 min
  • #78 Taylor Hinton: Move the Big Rocks

    This week we sit down with Taylor Hinton from @hintonation_coaching where he helps millennials create a systematic approach to weight loss while eating dessert every night.


    This episode was recorded on October 30th 2024

    2 hr 12 min
  • #77 Ryan Critchley: Soccer Talk

    This week we sit down with local coach and technical director of Tzeachten FC, Ryan Critchley. We briefly discuss his work with weeds then segue to soccer. He explains the club, its origins and ideals, as well as the coaching models and techniques that works for the club. He then discusses his personal coaching philosophy and what's next for Tzeachten FC.

    This episode was recorded on October 1st 2024

    2 hr 5 min
  • #76 Jillian Clary: Style and Grace

    This week we sit down with local stylist and artist Jillian to discuss her life and share some wild stories. We dive into her life moving across western Canada, her trusty machete, her worst hair horror stories, and what drives her to passion everyday.

    This episode was recorded on September 25th 2024

    1 hr 52 min
  • #75 Kellyn Kavanagh: Back from the Grave

    We start off season 3 with an appropriately scary episode to coincide with the Halloween season! In this episode we welcome back one of our favorite horror writers and local creative Kellyn to discuss issue 2 of "The Local Crypt" an online horror zine he edits alongside co-founder, creative director, and graphic designer Skylar Frances. We also touch on horror in media before we dive into his writing and the deeply personal connection that comes with it.

    https://issuu.com/thelocalcrypt/docs/thelocalcrypt_issue001
    This episode was recorded on September 12th 2024


    2 hr 20 min
  • #74 Onella Schubert: Well Rooted
    This week we sit down with Onella Schubert, an agriculture advocate and health and wellness enthusiast. While enjoying some craft beer, we dived into a discussion on honeybees, heritage farming, and becoming a nutritionist in BC. We also talk about the loss of local farmland and the future of food.
    If you have any questions or comments you can email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram.
    We are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.
    This episode was recorded on April 18th 2024.
    2 hr 9 min

About The Modern Rustic

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A community based podcast recorded in the heart of the Fraser Valley, where your host Russell Reitsema invites guests to join him for lively conversations to promote, discuss, argue, laugh, and learn…