Nowhere Fast

A Conversation with  Writer,   Cole Nowicki. Cole  is a Canadian Author, writes the  Simple Magic Newsletter,  and a Skateboarder, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  . ca domains,  Castlegar BC, shovelling out the park,  Misled Youth,  cable TV, Farside West Edmonton Mall, Kate Black, Stephen King, Laser Quit Smoking Massage, Right, Down + Circle: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater,  AI age...

A Conversation with  Photographer,   Connor Dobbin. Connor  is a Canadian Photographer, Zine Maker, and a Twin, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Dobbin Diary,  Neon Genesis,   Valerie Phillips,  Cambridge, Ontario,  Dark Rooms, Missed Flights, Dashwood Books, Japan, Editorial Magazine, Janitors, Nathan Silver, and  Blank Mag. www.nowherefaststudio.com

A Conversation with  Jason,  from  Frozen in Carbonite. Jason  is a writer, co-host of the  Mostly Skateboarding Podcast,  and is a contributor to  Quarter Snacks,  among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the New Jersey Devils,  The Search for   Animal Chin, 1994, Chuck Klosterman, FreeDarko,  Melrose Place,  Monoculture, Headbangers Ball, music supervision,  Simple Magic,   Big Broth...

A Conversation with Writer,  Kyle Beachy. Kyle  is a  Writer,  a Skateboarder, and a pretty patient guy, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: perfectionism,  publicity tours, Pamona College, David Roth, sports writing, American Literature, scotch,  tennis,  Altered Skates of America, cliff jumping, driving a Bobcat, and  The Most Fun Thing. www.nowherefaststudio.com

A Conversation with Sam Korman, Editor of  PLANK Magazine. Sam  is the Editor of  PLANK Magazine,  a Writer, and a Dad, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the Buffalo Bills,  snow days, basement darkrooms,  Warped Tour,  Screamo, Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!, Talking Leaves Books, Stop Smiling, Studs Terkel, Kitchen Distribution, Ross McEllwee, and  Car Hole Gallery. ww...

A Conversation with Cinematographer,  Kevin Horn. Kevin  is a Cinematographer, a Photographer, and a Skateboarder, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  press runs,  physical media,  T.H.I.S.,  Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Anomaly Magazine, rising printing costs, patience,  making a TV Pilot,  Little Big League, screenplays, Christopher Guest, and the  Minnesota Twins. www.nowherefast.c...

A Conversation with  Dan Watson,  of  YouWillSoon. Dan  is the Creator of the  YouWillSoon  Blog, a Manager at  Ninetimes,  and a Filmmaker, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  skate apartments,  parkades,  Sonic Youth, Freshjive, Ninetimes lore, camcorders,  The Smalls,  older brothers, Midsommar, The MV Osprey 2000, Jim Thibault,  Saskatoon Skate Videos,  and Closer Magazine. h...

A Conversation with  Maggie Boelter,  of  Stone Signals. Maggie  is the host of a show on  8 BALL RADIO  called  Stone Signals,  a climber, and a zine maker, among many other things. *Originally released July 22nd, 2024. I’ve been wanting to give it a proper re-release for our current audience. It’s over 2 years old now, so a few parts might feel a little dated, but I’d like to think it still hold...

A Conversation with  Mike,  from  Village Psychic. Mike   is half of Village Psychic, host of the Visions Podcast, and a father of two, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Alternate Side Parking,  the Twin Cities, Heath Kirchart, Buick Skylarks, Craigslist, BLOGS, The Bunt Jam, footwear designers,  Psyche Olive Oil,  Linkedin Journalism, prediction markets, Baby Jail™, off-grid ca...

A Conversation with  Photographer,   Marco Hernandez. Marco  is a Photographer from New York, a Hardcore Kid, and a fan of trading Zines, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Film Grain,  storing negatives,  no Art School, Madonna, the Staten Island Ferry, Combust HC, Tompkins Square Park, sneaking into bars, Fully Flared,  Alexis Gross,  the Print Exchange Program, Zach Allen, Fr...

A Conversation with  Artist,  Lauren Jacobson. Lauren  is an Artist based in Calgary, Alberta, they don’t mind public speaking, and are a big fan of pylons, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Crawlspace Gallery,  Artist Run Centres,  John Will,  Esker Foundation, being in school forever, supportive parents, pylons, William Hawrelak Park, shower loofahs, blue collar activities,  B...

A Conversation with  Nick Thucydides,  of  Chef LLC. Nick  is a Filmer, Skier, and  chess.com  Enthusiast, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: The Newschoolers Forums,  Traffic Cams, no snow in Vancouver,  Parker Guimond,   Grouse Mountain,  release schedules, park footage, Plug Walk, NBD Etiquette, Torment Mag, Bouldering,  Gravity’s Rainbow, and Copyright Infringement. www.nowhe...

A Conversation with  Filmmaker,   Avalon Fast. Avalon  is a Writer, a Director, and a Producer, among many other things. *Originally released February 10th, 2025. 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.* In this episode we discuss:  Avalon’s least fav...

A Conversation with  Leah Gudmundson,  of  Blue Moon Magazine. Leah  runs Paris-based Blue Moon Magazine (as well as Blue Moon Press). In this episode we discuss: WZRDS GANG,  Joni Mitchell, Saskatoon,  starting a Magazine,  Gus Van Sant, ÉtudesStudio, publishing costs, Nepo Babies, American Art Catalogues, groceries in Europe,  homesickness,  and White Picket Fences.  www.nowherefaststudio.com

A Conversation with  Ian Rowley,  of  Home Front. Ian  is the Guitarist of the band  Home Front,  a Skate Shop Manager, and an Artist, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Saskatoon,  arrested development, being a Boss, Listen Records,  Rhythm of Cruelty, working in a Parking Booth,  the gun range at West Edmonton Mall, Nik Kozub, Wednesday Night Heroes, Ferris Bueller, Welcome to...

A Conversation with  Curator,   Jonas Sanchez. Jonas  is a Curator from Denver, Colorado, a History Nerd, and Mario Zoots’ Son, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: AI in Universities,  Joshua Citarella, resource management, Denver’s art scene, DIY Galleries, Integrated Physiology, family trauma,  Furries,  lifting culture, Dante’s Devine Comedy, and  spending time in a Monastery. ...

A Conversation with  Artist,   Mario Zoots. Mario  is an Artist from Denver, Colorado, a Photographer, and a Zine Maker, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Wasted Days and Wasted Nights,  family history, Life Magazine, Dateline Gallery, squirrel gifs, early 2000’s internet, Strange Ways,  Drippy Bone Books,  Kinko’s, trading hard copies, the four elements, www.artcrimes.com,  Mod...

A Conversation with  Artist,   Jaime Sproul. Jaime  is Artist from Calgary, Alberta, a Collector, and a Reality TV aficionado, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: French immersion,  Alberta house prices,  ACAD,  locking in, Anime, cell phone charms, maximalism, mascot culture, Mario 64, Gummo, Kevin Lowry, commission work, exquisite corpse, and  Jersey Shore. www.nowherefaststudio...

A Conversation with  Snowboarder,   Michael Modesti. Michael  is a Snowboarder from Alberta, a Chef, and an Aspiring Fireman, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Walmart Pennyboards,  West 49, Upper Management, filming video parts, Souvenir, Slope Style, Riders on Board, Tommy Berlin,  Taekwondo,  The Compound,  Finn & JJ Westbury,  Micro Snowboarding, and Meatloaf.  www.nowhe...

A Conversation with  Patrick Daniel Campbell,  of  Department of Interest. Patrick  is a Co-Founder of  Department of Interest,  Host of the  “Almost Nothing” Podcast, and a Golfer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  my Vancouver era, golf, realtor beefs, Leo Fitzpatrick, release schedules,  Sarah Sherman,  ad reads, CLUB GEAR,  merchmaxxing,  Metalwood Studio, S&P 500, and ...

A Conversation with  Writer and Brand Consultant,   Michael B. Dougherty. Michael  is a Writer and Brand Consultant, Author of the Newsletter “Mensweird”, and a Father of a three year old, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: interviewing Liam Neeson,  NyQuil™, Beams, discovery process, W. David Marx,  Airmax 90s,  Park & Bond, Neapolitan Tailoring, Michelle Obama, Color Librar...

A Conversation with  Photographer,   Zachary Ayotte. Zachary  is a Photographer, Writer, and Curator, based in Edmonton, Canada, he’s also co-editor of  COI,  among many other things.  In this episode we discuss: Stephen Shore,  Vogue Magazine, cropping photos, comparisons, grant writing, forest fire smoke,  self publishing,  Kanopy, photography YouTube, candid photos, arts funding,  Public Parkin...

A Conversation with  Photographer,   Donnel Garcia. Donnel  is a Photographer from Vancouver, Canada, he owns and operates  Book Section  out of  Alterior,  he’s also an avid collector of SLAM Magazine. In this episode we discuss: pulling up to Alterior,  dropping Unc’s camera, sports photography, Rocawear,  janky camera setups,  serial hobbyists, is LeBron the goat, Resource Library, George Nakas...

A Conversation with  Ultra Runner,   Jessie Zapo. Jessie  is an Ultra Runner living in New York, the founder of  Girls Run NYC  (formerly of Bridgerunners, Black Roses, and Adidas Runners) and an Art Therapist. In this episode we discuss:  the Boston Marathon, finish lines, Des Linden,  throwaway clothes,  Cleveland, track and field day, volleyball,  architectural drafting,  dropping out of art sc...

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...