Nowhere Fast

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...

A Conversation with Skier,  Pete Koukov. Pete  is a Professional Skier, a Film Maker, and a House Painter, among many other things. In this episode we discuss:  Not dying,  Browser Magazine, New York winters, Sam Zahner, Strictly Videos,  ski towns,  the grass is always greener, Eldora Mountain,  1000s of hours of   B-roll,  Jiberish, and avoiding injuries.  www.nowherefaststudio.com

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....