Nowhere Fast

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

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...