Nowhere Fast

A Conversation with  Gracie Hinz,  of  Wander Women's Collective. Gracie  is the founder of  Wander Women’s Collective,  a Gravity Marine Consultant, and a big fan of being outside, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Treehouse Masters,  no boys allowed, Gravel Cycling, chaotic guest lists, kinesiology, The Sun is a Compass, The Family Business,  Mitsubishi Delicas,  Hannah Monta...

A Conversation with Ryan Smith, of Brick Press. Ryan is the co-founder of Brick Press, an Artist, and a Designer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Storage units, Print 204 Independent Publishing, Lucy Lippard, The Democratic Multiple, 2007 MacBooks, Mju IIs, Kinko’s, Risograph printing, The Foundation’s Nachos, Moniker Press, Offset Lithography, Johannes Gutenberg, A Plus Print...

A Conversation with Actor, Danny Kurtzman. Danny is an Actor, a Writer, and an Advocate for the Disabled Community, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Good Bad Things, crying on demand, Shane Stanger, Midas touch, Slamdance, movie magic, public speaking, Steve Way, first dates, We’ll Meet Again, Nic Novicki, Ramy, star energy, prolific output, The Danny Universe, and stand-up com...

A Conversation with Nick Scozzafava, of Scozzafava's Deli. Nick is the Owner / Operator of Scozzafava’s Deli, a Skateboarder, and a former Electrician, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: meatball parms, Niagara Falls, viral food-marketing, running pop-ups, Cafe Beano, the restaurant build-out, party nights at the deli, venue versatility, burnout and recovery, quitting a secur...

A Conversation with Skier, Cole Richardson. Cole is a Freestyle Skier, a Photographer, and a Zine Maker, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: 9-to-5s, The University of Alaska, enhanced childhood, Calgary Olympic Park, Mateo Massitti, injuries and recoveries, HARD PACK Magazine, creative direction, Canmore AB, the influence of NYC, zine making, Skiing’s cultural evolution, and supp...

A Conversation with Theophilos Constantinou, of Psyche Organic. Theo is the founder of Psyche Organic, also of Paradigm Publishing (RIP), a prolific Photographer, and many other things. In this episode we discuss: anonymity, Brian Eno, theparadigmcase.blogspot.com, Wayback Machine, SLC Punk!, Gordon Gekko, “when you’re on a farm you meet farmers”, genuine curiosity, The Downtown Club, why the pouc...

A Conversation with Josh Zoerner, of Night Gallery. Josh is the founder of Night Gallery, a Graphic Designer, and a fan of Reality TV, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: admitting you’re a Graphic Designer, the Oasis shirt that started it all, Elijah McClain, cease and desists, Heat (the movie) t-shirts, not making slop, Robyn, Salvador Dalí, how promo is the worst part of being...

A Conversation with Writer, Aidan Ryan. Aidan is a Writer, Publisher, and Filmmaker from Buffalo, New York, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Book marketing, I Am Here You Are Not I Love You, Mark Anthony Dellas, Fluxus, Walt Whitman, stolen language, is being a writer cool again, Slow Mountain, Foundlings Press, Chapbooks, public speaking, Talking Leaves Books, Nelson Rockefell...

A Conversation with Runner, Mike Kratzer. Mike is a Runner from Germany, a Positivity Manager, and another cool Dad, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: TSP, Mike or Mikey, swimming is boring, the parallels of skateboarding and running, being all-in, losing respect for the distance, relationship advice, do his kids run, never taking it too seriously, Minor Planet, the Tokyo Marath...

A Conversation with Jason Levine, of Minor Planet. Jason is the Creative Director of Minor Planet, a fan of meditation, and a Brooklyn Dad, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: A rising tide lifting all boats, acupuncture, debauchery, Broken Bones Skate Club, Dharma Mittra, Nepenthes New York, the fashion calendar, H-Street Skateboards, Youth of Today, Ski Sundown, the meaning of M...

A Conversation with Elliot Aronow, of Minor Genius. Elliot is the founder of Minor Genius, a Spiritual Creative Director, and a World Builder, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: all things Minor Genius, Elliot barely making it out of his 30s alive, Glenn O’Brien, Ego death, interning for The Strokes, MySpace, Santos Party House, Martha Stewart, disciplined optimism, Zach Seely, M...

A Conversation with Photographer, Anna Szczur. Anna is a Photographer, an Arc’teryx Alberta Ambassador, and an ER Nurse, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the 5am club, car camping, the Grand Canyon, good distractions, did sports or sports photography come first, blur, river surfing, authenticity, photo journalism, good portraits, Anna’s favourite type of pictures to take, never...

A Conversation with Writer, Will Schube. Will is a Writer, a Golfer, and he makes The Hobbyist Newsletter, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Interviewing Jimmy Buffett, Jeff Weiss, Will’s mom holding his spot in line for a photo with Lupe Fiasco, WHY?, HEAVIES, advice from Minor Genius founder Elliot Aronow, big plans for The Hobbyist, sauna time, a day in the life of a New York...

A Conversation with Filmmaker, Avalon Fast. Avalon is a Writer, a Director, and a Producer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Avalon’s least favourite thing about making movies, resiliency, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Eraserhead, how do you practice making movies, Sony Handycams®, still renting equipment, getting caught in 4k, sorry Eily, feature length films, Cinephile Complex, the...

A Conversation with Runner, Cole Townsend. Cole writes the Running Supply Newsletter, he’s a Runner himself, and a Researcher, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: HOKA Speed Loafers, Cole’s article in Runner’s World, Dyestat Forums, the evolution of gear, (speculations about) running pre-social media, Bill Clinton jogging photos, option paralysis, Runners Highest, the Bandit Stami...

A Conversation with Filmmaker, Annabeth Trondsen. Annabeth is a Filmmaker, a Photographer, and a semi-proud Albertan, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Stranger Than Paradise, the Calgary Cinematheque, LA versus NYC, the commercial side of filmmaking, festival participation, CANCER SZN, SRRY Cinema, ending everyday crying, summer 2016, delegating, pulling focus, Annabeth’s futur...

A Conversation with Writer & Snowboarder, Will Fraser. Will is a Snowboard Writer, a Snowboard Rider, and as you can tell by his conversation skills… a Therapist, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Does Will think of himself as a journalist, event writing, Philosophical Fridays, David Foster Wallace, Crapneto, the differences between writing about Snowboarding and actually Snowbo...

A Conversation with Raziq Rauf, of Running Sucks. Raz writes the Running Sucks Newsletter, he’s also a Marathoner, and a former Music-Journalist, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: curse words, writing frequency, Kerrang Magazine, signing up for a marathon to get out of a night of drinking, the commercialization of run clubs, fast-food Strava challenges, MothTech drama, being a B...

A Conversation with Author, Jamie Jelinski. Jamie just released a book called Scene of Crime, he’s the first return guest I’ve had on the Podcast, he’s also one of my oldest (and most accomplished) friends, among many other things. Scene of Crime provides an unprecedented viewpoint on subway graffiti through images and documents produced by the Toronto Transit Commission’s security personnel. This...

A Conversation with John and Zack, of Shining Life Press. John and Zack own and operate Shining Life Press, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Moshers Delight, logo fatigue , Cut the Tension Fanzine, ABC No Rio, Demystification, Kinko's, DC Hardcore, Dischord Records, shop at Joint Custody, the origins of Straight edge, Joeseph Doyle, Sami Reiss’ book, Floorpunch, Over-documentat...

A Conversation with Writer, Sami Reiss. Sami makes the Snake and Super Health Newsletters, he recently-ish released a book called SHEER DRIFT, and is also a contributing writer to so many legitimate publications that it would take too long to list them all… among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, growing up in Ottawa, Maximum Rocknroll, Bloodlet, Anthony Pa...

A Conversation with Austin Puckett, of Off the Rope. Austin is the man behind Off The Rope, he’s a Wrestling Historian, and a fellow Podcaster, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Dipset, Chuck English, scrubbing the internet, T-Mobile Sidekicks, 411 videos, Off the Rope, Stone Cold Steve Austin, his Mount Rushmore of Wrestlers, Monday Night RAW, WrestleMania 13, Hara Arena, Steph...

A Conversation with Photographers, Connor & Liam Dobbin. Connor and Liam are Twin Brothers, they just released a book together… they’re also both Photographers, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Eastern Exposure, Gus Van Sant, which one of them started taking photos first, the Cambridge Public Library, Dossier Journal, Petra Collins, Woodside Circle, Rent Eviction, the Black Pat...

A Conversation with Craig Mathis of Printed Matter, Inc.  Craig is the Bookstore and Distribution Manager at Printed Matter, Inc. a zine maker, and a Troll Dolls fan, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: mezzanines, every job at Printed Matter, C. S. Lewis, the NY Art Book Fair, Hamburger Eyes, Powerhouse Books, Jamel Shabazz, LL Cool J, his conservative parents letting him get dru...

A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, DAWG VTS. DAWG is a Graffiti Writer from California. In this episode we discuss: pottery, brand awareness, avoidant behaviour, stress management, the writer / surfer Venn diagram, antique markets, the DREAM TDK tribute, Juxtapose Magazine, placement and proportions, Paris Fashion Week, and JADE being ambidextrous. www.nowherefaststudio.com This is a public epis...