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A Conversation with  Snowboarder,  JJ Westbury. JJ  is a Snowboarder, a Filmer / Photographer, and Quilt Maker from Calgary Alberta. In this episode we discuss:  evil twins (triplets), gullibility, Transworld, Bragg Creek, the Lajeunesse Brothers,  Forum Snowboards,  Paid Programming, neck injuries, rents due on the 1st, hometown heroes,  Gee’s Bend,  dualistic purpose, Rile Frena, and the  Catfis...

A Conversation with Mark Batista, of  Progress Running Club. Mark  is the Owner and Operator of Progress Running Club, a Run Club and Retail Space based in East London. In this episode we discuss:  the London Marathon, Progress’ origin story, triathlons,  Hackney Half,  free t-shirts, carbon plated shoes, daily consistencies,  sub-3,  since 1998, Paris Fashion Week, act running, and  Spitalfields....

A Conversation with  flowerboy. flowerboy  is a Run Club, a Cafe, and a Brand, from Indonesia. In this episode we discuss:  the future, apartment buzzers, bike trips,  Alberta winters,  assimilating, Sanggoe, snowboarding in Japan,  squad photos,  4th spaces, Mental Athletic, selfie sticks, tropical storms, marathon energy, made in Bali, and  100% Cotton. *This Episode was produced in conjunction...

A Conversation with  Artist,  Daniel Bejarano. Daniel  is an artist from Calgary Alberta, he and his girlfriend own a Dalmatian-Australian Shepherd mix, he is also learning to be a “routine guy”, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Instagram crash outs, Weezer, industry plants,  piebalds,  geckos, Playstation, empathy,  Fonda Slab,  duotangs, fireworks at Mills, cheap rent, print...

A Conversation with  Chas Truslow,  Head of Social at Burton Snowboards. Chas  is the Head of Social at Burton Snowboards, he owned and operated a very pivotal Blog called “The Catfish Chronicles”, he also invented the  Killa Bart  illustration, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  anonymity, late Web 2.0,  www.blogspot.com,  Trollhaugen, shareholder value, music rights,  Snowperc...

A Conversation with  Kathy Kenzora,  of the History of the 90s Podcast. Kathy  hosts the award-winning  History of the 90s Podcast,  she’s a veteran news reporter who covered the defining stories of the 1990s, she also used to own a Chevy Sprint, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  audience pitches, Elián González, The 1992 Northern Cod Moratorium,  jam bands,  the Paul Bernado t...

A Conversation with  Brandi Strauss,  of Home Front. Brandi  is the Bassist of the band  Home Front,  a Barber, and a very talented Multidisciplinary Artist, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  cool words, science fiction writers,  Jump Off a Building,  collaging, Kitscoty Alberta, Geister,  Rhythm Of Cruelty,   Church Choir, Energized Meditation, taking photos on tour,  Barber S...

A Conversation with  Max Young,  of Love Machine Cycling. Max  is the co-founder of  Love Machine Cycling,  a Graphic Designer, and the owner of a Bilingual Dog, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  rescue dogs, passion projects, maps, consulting,  Gravel Biking,  Tiger King, Stanley Park, permits,  desire loops,  HTML, Silversmithing,  The Internet is not the Answer,  and Guide B...

A Conversation with  Elliot Aronow,  of Minor Genius. Elliot  is the Founder of  Minor Genius,  a Zine Maker, he’s also an Artifacts Enthusiast™, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  New year - new Minor Genius,  Podcasts to vacuum to,  cultivating relationships, NIGHT CLUB 101, rooting for the underdog, know thyself, confidence vs. arrogance,  Triple F.A.T. Goose,  getting fly, T...

A Conversation with Snowboarder,  Finn Westbury. *Originally released August 5th, 2024. I’ve been wanting to give it a proper re-release for our current audience. It’s almost 1.5 years old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still holds up.* Finn  is a Snowboarder, a Filmer, and a Triplet, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  the Oilers’ playoff...

A Conversation with Photographer,  Kohl Stadler. Kohl   is a Photographer, the Co-Owner of a Landscaping Company, and a Skier, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  real jobs,  the butterfly effect,  zooming in, good bosses,  family vacation photos,  making videos is hard, Rabbit Hill, photo-styling, throwing, the reels loop, shooting for the Edmonton Oilers, Harry Potter,  Denis V...

A Conversation with Brand Strategist,  Viktor Wendt. Viktor  is a Brand Strategist based in Berlin, he writes the  Substanz Newsletter , he’s also a photographer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  overanalyzing,  Daniel Johnston,  infinite scrolling, Kindles,  Motto Berlin,  Basement, brand strategy, permanency, Substack, mfpen, AI slop (against, not in favour of), American App...

A Conversation with Photographer,  Peter Sutherland. *Originally released October 4th, 2024. This has always been one of my favourite interviews, and I’ve been wanting to give it a proper re-release for our current audience. It’s almost 1.5 years old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still holds up.* Peter  is a Photographer, an Artist, and a Dad, among many o...

A Conversation with Filmmaker,  Laura La France. Laura  is a Super8 Filmmaker, runs  Big Mimic Productions,  and is a Projectionist at one of my favourite places in the world  (Metro Cinema),  among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  2016,  homeschooling,  FAVA,  The Big Lebowski, David Cross, Heat, theatre etiquette, solitaire,  the Windscape Kite Festival,  shooting on Super8, worki...

A Conversation with Stylist,  Mac Huelster. Mac  is a Stylist, the Co-Founder of  Young Coffee,  and 1/3 of what was  109 Montrose,  among many other things. In this episode we discuss: The Twin Cities, Times Square, retail PTSD,  Joe Garvey,  Siren Records,  Deep Puddle Dynamics,  Love Park,  Ricky Oyola, the Electric Factory, J.Crew suiting, Los Angeles Film School,  Groveland,  closing parties,...

A Conversation with Writer,  Sami Reiss. Sami  makes the  Snake  and  Super Health  Newsletters, he grew up in Ottawa, he can speak a bit of French, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Heated Rivalry,  the Corel Centre, Frederick Wiseman, Paris Time,  Thomas Pichon,  maxefrt, HEAVIES, RFK Jr’s food pyramid, Into the Fridge by Katie Stone, raw milk, rage bait, chicken lights, and ...

A Conversation with Graphic Designer,  Zack Shoom. Zack  is a Vancouver based Graphic Designer, a Trail-Runner, and a Dad, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Waterloo,  Group of Seven,  older sisters, OCAD, Bauhaus 100, printing t-shirts, mountain biking, cool parents, salamanders,  the Vancouver Aquarium,  colour forecasting, and  UTMB. ⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com  

A Conversation with  Torey Goodall,  of  Very Powerful Foundation. Torey  is the co-founder of  Very Powerful Foundation,  a Skateboarder, and a Boxer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Jordan Hoffart, New Line Skateparks, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Douglas Park,  Slam City Jam,  NYC pre 9-11,  Pryce Holmes,  First Broadcast,  Tres Trill,   Very Powerful Foundation,  Positive...

A Conversation with  Ben Fenton,  of Balancing Acts. *Originally released March 18th, 2024. This has always been one of my favourite interviews, and I’ve been wanting to give it a proper re-release for our current audience. It’s almost 2 years old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still holds up.* Ben  is the Founder of  Balancing Acts,  a Climber, and a Desig...

A Conversation with Trees, of  Trees and Nylon. Trees  hosts the  Trees and Nylon Podcast,  he’s an Outdoorsman, and a sophisticated Meme Maker, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  you can’t all be into hardcore,  the Socratic Method, interview prep, double texts,  Bowling For Soup,  Lawrence Schlossman, corrupt files, running goals, the Appalachian Mountains, badge on or off? Co...

A Conversation with Skier,  Parker Guimond. Parker  is a Skier, a Filmmaker, and a Banh Mi Enthusiast, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: instant gratification, Edmonton’s street skiing scene, 4WEST,  Mt. Norquay,  Marilyn Monroe, printed matter, Rabbit Hill,  Skier’s Sport Shop,  hard yolk,  Banh Mi Diddy,  no beefs, and Browser Mag. www.nowherefaststudio.com

A Conversation with  Matt Roberge   (Vintage Sponsor). *Originally released July 8th, 2024. This has always been one of my favorite interviews, and I’ve been wanting to give it a proper re-release for our current audience. It’s 18 months old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still holds up.* Matt  is a thrifter, a consultant, and an ex-landscaper, among many o...

A Conversation with Designer,  Ryan Thomas Ormsby. Ryan  is a Designer based in San Francisco, an Artist, and a DJ, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Divorced Dad reels,  Parts Therapy, Love is Blind, are pressure washing videos a PSYOP? DeMarcus Cousins, the “We Believe” team,  The Hyphy Movement,  Penny Hardaway, Evian Christ, dutch angles, Lonnie Smith, bootleg Giants merch,...

A Conversation with Runner,  Aleks Derikonja  (feat.  Sara Szabo ). Aleks  ran from NYC to Maine (solo), then ran the New York Marathon, then shaved her head, then moved to Spain. In this episode we discuss:  Aerodynamics,  Essi Tesfom, location sharing,  East Coast Greenway,  throwing out her medals, leaving NYC, Camino de Santiago, Mental Athletic, sound baths, speaking Spanish,  Mallorca,  and...

A Conversation with  Jason Levine  and  Mikey Kratzer. Jason  makes a brand called Minor Planet based in NYC,  Mikey  is a Professional Runner from Germany. Minor Planet just hosted a week long New York Marathon Pop-Up Experience called  “CENTER FOR BEGINNERS”, and a Film about Mikey titled  “THE PICTURE OF MIKEY KRATZER”  was shown as part of the space. I’m really proud to call both of them frien...