The Nothing Exists Radio Hour

By Lyss England

“Nothing Exists” refers to the idea that nothing is what it is in and of itself. Each individual’s perception is shaped by their unique experiences, informed by their subject positions in a social wor... more

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The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.

The Nothing Exists Radio Hour episodes:

November 19, 2018 Nothing Exists - Episode 42
We talk about:
– Luke’s company, Paron Media
– His learning process behind videography and photography
– Community theatre
– What Luke’s working on
– Luke’s transition to veganism
– What animal liberation means to Luke
– The connection between
– Luke’s recent work with Sea Shepherd
– Useful strategies for activism
– Incorporating intersectional anti-oppression practices in direct action around animal liberation
– How Luke’s various work keeps him well
Featured Tunes:
Hearse Joy by Sad Noyz
Choking on the Truth by Bif Naked
Human(e) Meat by Propagandhi
Chains of Silence by Stephanie Braganza (Live, stripped down version)
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1h
November 19, 2018 Nothing Exists - Episode 41
We talk about:
– The Northumberland 89.7 radiothon
– How (and why) to donate to Northumberland 89.7
– How Collin forced me into starting my show
– Collin’s role with the station
– How he first got involved in radio
– Collin’s show, Deconstructing X
– Collin’s super cool son, Liam, and his future in radio
– Running social media
– Why Collin’s goals for the station are (sneak peak- increasing diversity is a big one)
– What CanCon is and why it matters
– How people can involved with volunteering at Northumberland 89.7

Featured Tunes:
Fatlip by Sum 41
Strength to Endure by The 3856 (from the Ramones cover album, Leaving Home: A Norwegian Tribute to The Ramones)
Rocks and Trees by Arrogant Worms
Get Loose by The Salads
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1h
October 28, 2018 Nothing Exists - Episode 40
Check out my conversation with John and Doug where we talk all about Port Hope’s West Beach and what their lobbying group is all about
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Featured Tunes:
Lake Ontario by Dear Landlord
Escarpment Blues by Sarah Harmer
Soda by Gob
Bad as They Seem by Hayden
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59min
October 21, 2018 Nothing Exists - Episode 38
Check out my conversation with Sam and Kathy about:
– Sam’s music career
– What Sam’s working on these days
– Taking care of one another at shows
– Why parents should support their kids in participating in local music and playing shows
– How music keeps Sam well
– The value of investing in recording your own music
– The local all-ages music scene
– The problems Sam and his friends have run into trying to book shows in Cobourg
– We do some world-building around the need for all-ages music venues
Featured Tunes:
The Depths by Cleopatrick
Transparency by Catch-22
Closer by Cale Crowe
Photograph by Sam and Alicia
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50min
October 20, 2018 Nothing Exists - Episode 37
Check out our conversation where Brett and I chat about:
– How Brett got into music
– How music keeps him well
– The details on Brett’s long time band, This! is a Crisis (and some updates on his other bands too!)
– Promoting DIY shows
– DIY punk communities
– Why we love punk rock (and how we first got into it)
– How music keeps Brett well
– Medical cannabis use and how it’s beneficial
– Some comments on the new cannabis legislation
– Which strains of cannabis we find most beneficial for managing our symptoms
Featured Tunes:
Nothing Is Fair in Love and War by Dead and Divine
It All Comes Down to You by This! Is a Crisis
High Cholesterol by Keep Flying
A Message To You Rudy by The Specials
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57min
October 14, 2018 Nothing Exists - Episode 36
Check out my interview with a handful of members of the Take Back the Night: Port Hope committee: Sarah Kennedy, Ashley Bouman, Ariel Reilly, and Meghan Sheffield. We chat about:
– The details of TBTN:PH
– How TBTN:PH started (and why)
– Our personal experiences with sex education and learning about consent
– The performers of TBTN:PH
– The sponsors of TBTN:PH
Featured Tunes:
Burn the Rapists, Not the Witches by Backyard Riot
Angela by The Hannigan Sisters****
Natural Born Woman by Kim Doolittle****
Don’t Wanna Know by Deviants and the Odd Man Out****
****Performers at TBTN:PH 2018
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1h 1min
October 07, 2018 Nothing Exists - Episode 32
Check out my interview with Ian Everdell where we chat about things like:
Ian‘s favourite thing about Port Hope
Ian’s career and the skills he has learned throughout his professional journey
The reason Ian and his wife chose to settle and build their family in Port Hope
What Ian has learned from him involvement in community theatre
Ian’s vision for economic development in Port Hope
Affordable housing
The waterfront
Accessibility
Effective communication and what it looks like in practice
65 Ward
Young people running for council
Youth engagement
Drawing on the skills people in our community have to build a better municipality

Featured Tunes:
Consequence Free by Great Big Sea
I Wish I Could Be Happy by Rational Anthem
City Kids by Cleopatrick
Soggy Bones by Madman’s Window
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1h 8min
October 07, 2018 Nothing Exists - Episode 33
Check out my interview with Adam Bureau where we chat about:
– Adam‘s favourite things about Cobourg
– Adam’s career
– The Cobourg DBIA, Downtown Coalition Vitalization Plan and the Board of Management and Adam’s participation in those things
– The Safe and Inclusive Streets Strategy in Cobourg
– Adam’s vision for economic development in Cobourg
– Affordable housing
– The waterfront
– Transit in Cobourg
– Parking in downtown Cobourg
– Snow removal in Cobourg
– Tourism from a “locals first” perspective
– Being a foster parent
– Youth engagement
– How cannabis could be managed in the municipality post-legalization
– Why Adam’s running for council
Featured Tunes:
A New One by The Tattle Tales
Pink Underwood by The Flipsides
In a Letter Never Sent by Even in Blackouts
Suicide Bomber by Against Me!
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1h 1min
October 07, 2018 Nothing Exists - Episode 31
Check out my interview with Miles Bowman where we chat about:
Miles‘ favourite things about Port Hope
Miles’ career up to this point
What leadership means to him
Qualities of good strategic plans
Miles’ involvement with Critical Mass
Miles’ vision for economic development
Affordable housing
The waterfront
Collaboration and what it looks like in practice when it works well
Miles’ vision for youth engagement
65 Ward St.
Bullying, bystanders and strategies to address bullying
Navigating conflict and restorative justice
Increasing diversity and creating safer spaces for more people
Sexual harassment policies in the context of council

Features Tunes:
Inside and Out by FeistSleeping Sickness by City and ColourThe Good in Everyone by SloanBasement Apartment by Sarah Harmer
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1h 8min
September 30, 2018 Nothing Exists - Episode 30
Check out my interview with Todd Attridge where we chat about:
Todd‘s favourite things about Port Hope
Todd’s career and what he’s learned from that that may be useful on council
Turning strategy into reality
What leadership looks like
Todd’s best strategies for business development
What Todd’s involved in locally
Todd’s position on the waterfront cleanup
Todd’s thoughts on affordable housing
Todd’s vision for economic development in Port Hope
Todd’s thoughts on making life better for our seniors (including his positions on the Ruth Clark Centre and 65 Ward)
Todd’s plans for increasing youth engagement
Todd being new to town and how that may be an asset when it comes to sitting on council
Todd’s strategies for collaboration

Featured Tunes:Tonight by The SoviettesFalling On by Finger ElevenRockerchick by Lipstick HomicideThe Promise by Cale Crowe
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FAQs about The Nothing Exists Radio Hour:

How many episodes does The Nothing Exists Radio Hour have?

The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.