In this episode, we meet Nova Scotia’s very own C-Stile — a rapper, performer, and all-around hyper-fun good-time girl. She shares how music has shaped her life since childhood, the eclectic sounds she grew up with, and how she turned her dream of becoming a rapper into a reality. John talks about the kindness and encouragement C-Stile brings to the gym they both attend, and her enthusiasm and sweet energy shine throughout the episode.

C-Stile opens up about her writing process and, at the end of the conversation, she shares her newest track — a Christmas song. The conversation leaves both John and Linnea glowing, inspired, and carried by C-Stile’s unmistakable shine.

In this episode, we connect with international filmmaker Antonio Herrera Trujillo. John (along with countless people across the internet) was captivated by a viral video Antonio filmed during an unexpected fight he witnessed in Madagascar. The clip sparked our curiosity, and we were eager to learn more about the person behind the camera.

Antonio talks about how he first stepped into the world of filmmaking in his beloved oceanside town, a place known for its powerful winds and thriving wind-sport community. He reflects on how the landscape, the people, and the rhythm of coastal life shaped his creative eye.

John dives into what makes Antonio’s videos so engaging and inspiring, and Antonio walks us through how he’s honed his craft—learning to capture the best shots, trusting his instincts, and teaching himself to edit with both intention and emotion.

Our conversation left us energized, grateful, and ready to pick up our own cameras. Antonio reminded us that filmmaking isn’t only about dramatic moments; it’s also about staying open to everyday beauty, paying attention to the small details that surround us, and letting curiosity guide the lens.

In this episode, we welcome the delightful Art Therapist Taylor from Wellness Grove. Together, we explore some of the big—and sometimes heavy—feelings that surface in response to our changing climate. Taylor guides us through supportive, playful tools that can help us move through these emotions with care and creativity.

We start by asking how climate-related feelings show up for people in their daily lives. From there, we unpack the differences between eco-grief, eco-anxiety, and a new term Linnea learned during the conversation: solastalgia. Taylor offers grounded definitions and shares how these feelings can be understood through both an emotional and creative lens.

We also talk about the power of local action. What can ordinary people do in their neighbourhoods to ease eco-stress and build resilience? Taylor highlights simple, accessible ways to contribute, reminding us that community care and environmental care often go hand in hand.

Before we wrap up, John brings in a dose of hope by sharing his own efforts to make thoughtful, sustainable choices. Taylor closes the conversation by reconnecting us to her lifelong love of nature and art making. She offers an open invitation for listeners to slow down, notice the natural world around them, and nurture a sense of appreciation and connection.

In this episode, we bring in Linnea’s good friend and former art school classmate, John. In addition to being a talented painter and ceramicist, John is also a passionate mental health advocate and a student in Carleton University’s Industrial Design program. He and Linnea have had countless conversations about how designers today are invited to engage with topics like sustainability and longevity.

The intention behind this episode was to highlight the positive changes happening in the design world and lay some hopeful groundwork for our next episode, where we explore climate anxiety, grief, and other big feelings. But as often happens, the conversation took an unexpected turn — a little doom and gloom slipped in. Who would have guessed that talking about the environment could actually leave us feeling hopeful?

In true Josiah (our other John) fashion, he swoops in with some uplifting thoughts, reminding us to do our best — and to trust that others are doing their best, too. How fun.

In our previous episode, John and Linnea challenged each other to complete a list of tasks that they themselves would normally do — but this time, as the other person. Linnea’s whimsical list for John included everyday Linnea activities like making art and avoiding gluten, while John tasked Linnea with some classic “John-type” challenges, including heavy weightlifting and a few surprises along the way.

In this episode, the two reconnect to share what it was actually like pretending to be each other. John reflects on the afterglow of shaving his head and the surprisingly deep (and occasionally awkward) conversations sparked by asking strangers their astrological signs. Meanwhile, Linnea reveals what it was like to channel her inner John for a week and how it shifted her perspective on discipline, identity, and strength.

What started as a social experiment—or maybe even a bit of performance art—turned into something deeper. Both came away with new insights, a few laughs, and perhaps even some unexpected new hobbies.

In this special two-part episode, John and Linnea take on a playful challenge inspired by the classic “Freaky Friday” body swap—except this time, no actual magic is involved. Instead, they decide to step directly into each other’s routines and tackle the meaningful, personal, or just plain quirky tasks that define their weeks. The idea is simple: trade places for a few days and see what happens. The results are anything but predictable.

John is first up, bravely selecting from Linnea’s famously long and meticulously written list of favourite tasks. From creative rituals to grounding practices, he dives into activities that are meaningful in Linnea’s world—some familiar, some completely foreign to his usual rhythm. Along the way, he shares honest reflections, unexpected discoveries, and a few moments of delightful awkwardness.

Meanwhile, Linnea takes on some classic “John challenges.” These tasks stretch her comfort zone in a totally different way, inviting her to approach goals with John’s signature style and energy (but in reality, only John can be John). Whether it’s stepping into a new kind of workout, fashion experimentation, or simply trying things she might not pick for herself, Linnea approaches it with curiosity and humour.

Together, their swapped experiences turn into a fascinating blend of social experiment and performance art, sprinkled with real moments of insight and goal setting. By walking in each other’s shoes—even temporarily—they uncover new perspectives on their habits, priorities, and creative identities. Tune in for laughter, reflection, and maybe a little inspiration to shake up your own routine.

In this episode, we welcome the lovely Celeste — counsellor, healer, and cold plunge enthusiast — for a rich conversation on belonging. Celeste shares her journey into the soulful and niche world of transpersonal psychotherapy, a path that weaves intuition, deep reflection, and embodied awareness.

She speaks about her highly intuitive approach to therapy, one that invites individuals to turn inward, connect with their bodies, and listen to the quieter parts of themselves. Nature plays a powerful role in her work, and she shares how being outside becomes a space for magic, grounding, and healing.

Together, we explore many ways that people can heal and connect more deeply — especially through the lens of belonging. Can we belong everywhere and nowhere? How do we feel at ease in liminal spaces? And how can we help others feel they belong, too? These questions unfold in a warm, thoughtful, and expansive conversation.

In this episode, John and Linnea bring in pieces of art they created over the past week with the intention of talking about them and asking each other thoughtful questions. John shares a drawing he made of a friend who had recently come to visit. He talks about how the scene came together organically, and how, by the end, the portrait unexpectedly resembled a character from one of their favourite video games, Red Dead Redemption. The story behind the drawing leads to reflections on inspiration, memory, and how creative work can shift as it unfolds.

Linnea shares artwork she created during a recent creative conference. She talks about some of the insightful art questions she picked up from workshops and gets vulnerable about moments of not fully fitting in with her peers. Her reflections spark a conversation about belonging, creativity, and the courage it takes to share art honestly.

Together, John and Linnea explore different ways of talking about each other’s work and asking meaningful questions that deepen connection. While they share some contrarian, slightly misanthropic tendencies, their unique paths to belonging emerge through the dialogue, offering a thoughtful and authentic look at how friends can connect through art.

In this special milestone episode, we pause to reflect on how far the podcast has come and where we’d like it to go next. We ask each other big questions: What are we most proud of? Which episodes and moments stand out as highlights? How has our confidence, skill, and creative voice shifted since those very first recordings? And although we both get a sense that we have grown, we know that there is heaps of growth to come.

Together, we explore the ways our audience and cohost dynamic have grown, the surprises that came with the process, and the challenges that shaped us. (Oh an spoiler alert, Linnea swears for the first time on air, oopes, sorry Dad). We also share listener feedback that left a lasting impression and talk about how the podcast has impacted us personally and creatively. (Also, John and Linnea talk about starting another podcast about MMA, will they do it? Stay tuned!) While endlessly grateful for all the supportive feedback, we hope to keep learning and developing our interviewing skills.

Looking forward, we imagine what the next year could hold—dreaming up new formats, guests, and goals for building community, deepening conversations, and expanding our creative reach. Above all, we talk about how we want listeners to feel when they tune in: supported, inspired, and part of something meaningful.

In Episode 19, John and Linnea each visit the Musée des beaux-arts in Montréal—at different times—and reunite (via the pod) to compare their experiences. John, a newer member of the art world, approaches the gallery with curiosity and openness. Together they review the pieces (via some pictures) and (quite non-academically,) what we thought of some of the most memorable pieces. He shares which pieces drew him in and offers his honest, first-impression interpretations. While he doesn’t claim any formal expertise, his reflections capture the raw wonder of encountering art for the first time.

Linnea, who visited back in February, brings a more seasoned (but still very vibe based) and personal lens. She lights up while talking about Nikki de Saint Phalle, a beloved artist whose colourful, larger-than-life figures even inspired a tattoo on the back of her arm.

Together, they explore how art has shifted through time, musing about what “contemporary art” really means.(We later googled it, and learn some new things!) Their conversation celebrates curiosity, personal connection, and the joy of exploring art without needing to be an expert—reminding listeners that art belongs to everyone who takes the time to look (or listen?)