Nowhere Fast

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...

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 ...