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A Conversation with  Malcolm Pascotti,  of  Can’t Buy Cool Studios. Malcolm  is the Owner / Operator of  Can’t Buy Cool Studios,  a Photographer, and an Outdoor Enthusiast, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Hi Meg,  live reporting from the Minor Planet Pop-Up, Banditing Races, Colorado,  Dipsea Trail,  Moab 240, CBCS origin story, pigeonholing, soft flasks, location scouting, n...

A Conversation with  Joel Popoteur,  of  Dominguez Corporation. Joel  is a New York City based community organizer, outdoor enthusiast, and the lead of  Dominguez Corporation,  among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Franklin Armstrong,  his dad’s carwash, 80s mountain bikes,  Ben Fenton,  Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, Selema Masakela,  the NYC Marathon,  Night at The Museum, Air...

A Conversation with Artist,  Charlton Diaz. Charlton  is an Artist, Designer, and Dancer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Old English names,  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Explaining Art, dancing, Mirrors, early influences, the internet,  Neopets,  clip art, Halloween,  childhood fears,  and the movie Anguish. www.nowherefaststudio.com 

A Conversation with Creative,  Randy Hogg. Randy  is a Runner, Photographer, and Videographer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Cornwall Ontario,  Orbit Skateshop,  Erin Teschuk, The Speed Project,  Live Laugh Love in Death Valley,   Mile to Marathon, the Australian Embassy, Flat Whites, Fisheye Lenses, Burst Mode,  SLOWFASTSLOW, being bilingual, and  The Manx.  www.nowherefast...

A Conversation with Painter,  Jacob Ross Dutton.⁠⁠⁠ Jacob  is a Painter, based in Edmonton Alberta. *Originally released on October 2, 2023 (exactly 100 episodes ago). 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 two years old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still hold...

A Conversation with Nick Marzano, of  Fisho Magazine.  Nick  makes Fisho Magazine, he’s also a Photographer, and a Creative Director, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Fear and Loathing in Arizona,  the hunt, maritime puns, Street Gumbo, Apple TV+’s Platonic,  fly fishing in the LA River,  meat pies, Toyota Echos,  Zach Seely,  Henri Cartier-Bresson, Mission Gold, pro recyclers...

A Conversation with Artist,  Evan Robinson. Evan  is a Visual Artist, based in Edmonton Alberta. In this episode we discuss:  marrowline,  loss, didactic panels, artist talks, Barry McGee, legacy, Ozzy Osbourne, style,  Soft Gallery,  A Life Lived, deep fakes, radio voices, and  gentrification.  www.nowherefaststudio.com

A Conversation with Designer,  Tommy Berlin. Tommy  is an Alberta based Designer, a Photographer, and Snowboarder, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  how we first met,  field testing, sleeping bags, pattern cutting, hoarder tendencies, release schedule, lowered expectations,  CLO3D,  quality control, nerds, direct to consumer,  walking foot sewing machines,  and the responsibili...

A Conversation with Eddie Phouth, of  BUG SKATEBOARDS. Eddie  is the Owner and Operator of  BUG SKATEBOARDS,  based in Montreal. In this episode we discuss: wedding bands,  O’Block,  Smashing Pumpkins, the Detroit skyline, rent going up, Cozy Boyz, lock-in status,  BUG's origin story,  overthinking,  cease and desist letters,  Montreal scene report,  Sensitive Shredders,  and 4 U. www.nowheref...

A Conversation with Speech-Language Pathologist,  Andrea Tam. Andrea  is one of my oldest friends, she’s a  Speech-Language Pathologist,  and a Birding Meme aficionado, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Skype™,  being severed,  Christian Girl Autumn, cadaver lab, Tim Hortons Club,  Marilyn Monroe,  Dysarthria, voice banking, my Brothers’ names, Cabela’s, and  Merlin Bird ID.  ww...

A Conversation with Photographer,  Mike DiPietro. Mike  runs  Seasons of East Van,  hosts the  GENEs Podcast,  and makes Zines, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  do people read show notes?  Commercial Drive, Olympus Trip35,  day 1 of SoEV, consistency, St. Cathrines, Alterior Design, value trades, interview tactics, dividends, and my  Big Name Small Pod™ theory.  www.nowherefas...

A Conversation with Creative Director,  Morgan Barfield. Morgan  is a Photographer and  Creative Director  based in Manchester, UK. In this episode we discuss:  Bobs,  shoe jewelry, being repulsed by AI,  Keen Uneek,  trail running, sheep,  Gloaming Creative,  saying NO, setting rates, Pokemon Cards, Bilberries, and  sweet treats. www.nowherefaststudio.com

A Conversation with  Terry Fay-Hamilton,  of  Body Language. Terry  owns a Brand called  Body Language,  he’s a Runner, and a Climber, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Angel Numbers,  Happier Grocery, ginkgo biloba, vibe checks, climbing in the Bronx, Social Butterflies, boxing in Rehab, Normatec Boots,  Homerun,  cold plunges, and  Saratoga Water.  www.nowherefaststudio.com

A Conversation with Artist,  Coda Girvan. Coda  is a  Métis Visual Artist  based in Edmonton, Canada.  *Originally released on August 18, 2022. 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 nearly three years old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still holds up.* In this...

A Conversation with DJ,  Jex Opolis. Jex Opolis  is a Canadian multi‑instrumentalist, a composer, and a DJ, among many other things. *This episode was  initially released on October 20th 2022. I’ve always liked this interview, and often wished it was promoted properly to our current audience… Keep in mind it’s almost 3 years old, some stuff is less relevant, some sadly is still extremely relevant....

A Conversation with Runner,  Keaton Kustler. Keaton  is a  Runner  based in Los Angeles California, an Event Producer, and a David Sedaris fan, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Being an Only Child,  Myspace,  The Sidekick 3,  Pots Syndrome,   David Sedaris,  foot strikes, jack of all trades master of none, key performance indicators,  Ben Gibbard,  cycling memes, Runflation, an...

A Conversation with  Joshua Quinonez,  of  Schism Running. Josh  is the Founder of  Schism Running,  a Designer, and a Marathoner, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Call of Duty,  Earth Mover Running,  the Schism origin story, Prospect Park, getting sober, tech packs, sampling processes, wearing your own brand, Elevator Pitches, San Jose, Gorilla Biscuits, and the  Salem Witch T...

A Conversation with Graffiti Writer,  REMIO. REMIO  is an internationally active Graffiti Writer, an Artist, and a prolific Zine Maker, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Michelle from Antisocial,  Sleepner,  Out Ta Bomb,  getting Spike Lee’s autograph,  PJF Crew, Vancouver in the early 2000s, locals only, Keith  Hufnagel, not loser activity, KCHUNG with Cali Dewitt, his upcomin...

A Conversation with  Anthony Pappalardo & Nathan Nedorostek,  of  Radio Silence: The Book. Anthony  and  Nathan  are the co-authors of  Radio Silence: A Selected Visual History of American Hardcore Music ,  a landmark book that documents the DIY spirit, design, and culture of the American hardcore scene from 1978 to 1993. Originally released in 2008 by MTV Press and powerHouse Books,  Radio Si...

A Conversation with  Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash Survivor,  Ryan Straschnitzki. Ryan  is a Survivor of the tragic 2018  Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash,  a  T1 Paraplegic,  and Founder of the  Straz Strong Foundation,  among many other things. In this episode we discuss: 50 Cent’s pitching,  Adidas loyalty,  perks of being in a wheelchair,  Accessible Architecture,  public speaking, Sledge Hockey, Parag...

A Conversation with Artist,  Baso Fibonacci. Baso  is an Artist from Seattle Washington, a Paraplegic / Amputee, and a Zine Maker, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: School vs. self taught,  MALVO,  the Fentanyl crisis in Seattle,  SODA (Stay Out of Drug Areas),   The Blade,  absurdism,  being in a coma for two months,  Salvador Dali, photo transfers, Mexico City,  Zines, Graffit...

A Conversation with  Tony Hartman,  of  527 Projects. Tony  is a  Digital Producer, an Artist Relations Executive, and he also lives with LGMD2i, a form of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Professional Poker, Big Sean, the Turnstile zine,  LGMD2i,   Girl Skateboards’ Mouse,  The Echoplex, Los Angeles’ accessibility,  the stairs at B&H,   Fion...

A Conversation with  Artist,   C. Taniguchi. Colin is an  Artist  from the Bay Area, a Zine Maker, and a fan of Filing Cabinets, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: his recent work for Bodega,  Jarritos,  Kreayshawn, PaRappa the Rapper, wanting to be an Architect, Show Flyers,  Bus flow,  Piece by Piece, working with brands, being organized, Out the Trunk,  zines,  and not getting...

A Conversation with  Runner,  Aleks Derikonja. Aleks  is a  Runner,  a New Yorker, and a fan of doing things the hard way, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: naps,  Homerun,  Antartica Marathon, the run / grief Venn diagram, Jill McGowan,  New York or nowhere,  running from Brooklyn to Maine, Blisters (movie), why not and why not now,  Mental Athletic,  David Goggins, what she li...

A Conversation with Singer - Songwriter,  Lucette. Lucette  is a  Singer - Songwriter from Edmonton Canada, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Oilers’ fandom,  her forced hiatus, cowriting chemistry, K-pop,  spitting bars,  Gillian Welch, song evolution, writing process, Nashville, top lining, resenting social media (a bit), and  Grandma Lucette. www.nowherefaststudio.com