Nowhere Fast

A Conversation with Matt Roberge, AKA Vintage Sponsor. Matt is a thrifter, a consultant, and an ex-landscaper, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: mowing lawns, drug-trafficking using prosthetic legs, Ice Chests, thrifting being in his family for generations, you can’t get hurt for $1, Bobby from Boston, Mafia Rules, the basement of LQQK Studio, blocking copy-cat accounts, @arseni...

A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, OAPH VTS. OAPH is a Graffiti Writer from Vancouver Canada, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: skatepark graffiti, painting alone, perceived inadequacy, sketchy spots, getting naked in the yard, The Bikeriders by Danny Lyon, BIG BRA, VTS founding members, PJF Crew, Etch Bath, the vandal squad, OAPH’s influences outside of Vancouver, and DAWGY....

A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, DABS1 YIA. DABS is a Graffiti Writer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: him being the reason I started to notice Graffiti, treading on thin ice, gateway drugs, BioWare Games, Vancouver Film School, www.artcrimes.com, Taiwan in the early 2000s, OTHER, rice wine, graffiti tourism, K-pop, non-locals only, AMPM Shop, the comeback trail, and as a...

A Conversation with Artist, Emmanuel Osahor. Emmanuel is an Artist, an Assistant Professor of Studio Art at University of Toronto Scarborough, and a Dad, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: explaining art, bird or cloud?, teaching styles, radical candour, being homesick, plain air easles, what’s with the gardens?, references for his paintings, the sound of running water, silent wa...

A Conversation with Daniel Chmielewski, of HAVEN. Daniel is the Co-Founder of HAVEN, a Mentor (a Mentor to me early on), and a Dad, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the story behind the name HAVEN, the original Edmonton store, dialled-in retail experiences, work life balance, recreational running, delegation as a learned skill, the work dynamics between him and his Brother Arth...

A Conversation with author, Jamie Jelinski. Jamie is an author, a researcher, and postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Art History at University of Toronto, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: root canals, his new book "Needle Work: A History of Commercial Tattooing in Canada" , Matt Lodder, city directories, Keith Stewart, FLOW TA, the Montreal Tattoo Expo, classified adverti...

A Conversation with Skateboarder, Dustin Henry . Dustin is a Skateboarder, one of the 4 Founders of Nations Skate Youth , and a Dad, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: being a proud Calgarian, but first coffee, his beading , what Nations Skate Youth is doing, type 2 fun, portraits, fatherhood, the simplicity of being a dishwasher, and his Brother's photography . www.nowherefa...

A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, CHUE THR. CHUE is a Graffiti Writer from California, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: zine titles, bus hopping, is Spraycan Art the most shoplifted book of all time?, Tower Records, a bit of THR's history, Portland's abundance of swords, Palo Alto, Daria (the cartoon), ORFN buying a cop car, and Henry Darger . www.nowherefaststudio.c...

A Conversation with Dylan Lynch , of Kluane Mountaineering . Dylan is the new Owner / Operator of 53-year-old Outerwear Company " Kluane Mountaineering ", among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the correct pronunciation of Kluane (clue-ah-knee), Great Western Garment Co , being exactly as busy as you want to be, he's got receipts, legible handwriting, Yuki Matsuda , tox...

A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, ARE VTS. ARE is a Graffiti Writer from Vancouver, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the 1994 Vancouver Canucks, picture books > word books, www.visualorgasm.com , perpetual fandom, travel tips, what his parents think of graffiti, FARIO, and some major crew love. www.nowherefaststudio.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

A Conversation with Painter, Ian de Beer . Ian is a Painter, someone who has recently taken up interviewing , and a former graffiti writer (who served the second longest prison sentence in US history for graffiti), among many other things. In this episode we discuss: graffiti writers showing face on main, Buffalo's inherent work ethic, Andy Warhol being from Pittsburgh, ATAK BF , Trompe-l'...

Episode 103 (Episode 001). A Conversation with TEEN , of Crack Gallery. TEEN is the founder of Crack Gallery , a graffiti writer, and an undeniable staple in the Vancouver art scene, among many other things. This was actually our inaugural episode, 001. I had been stocking Crack Gallery items at my shop for a couple years before actually meeting TEEN in Vancouver in 2021. We talked for a while, it...

A Conversation with Caitlin Thompson , of Racquet Magazine . Caitlin is a Journalist, a Tennis Player, and the co-founder of Racquet Magazine , among many other things. In this episode we discuss: being an Alberta Apologist, the 4 year plan, her episode of How Long Gone , Marlboro 100s,  Tyler Brûlé , sense of mission, Ava Wallace 's reporting, alliteration, Racquet's Rennae Stubbs Tennis...

A Conversation with DJ D.DEE. D.DEE is a DJ, founder of Pacific Rhythm , and a co-founder of Paradise Vancouver , among many other things. In this episode we discuss: fake ids, failure being totally fine, reading the room, first thought best thought, No Fun Radio, Remio, RHEK, Pacific Rhythm's 10 year anniversary (as well as Paradise's 5), and the "stay out late it feels great" l...

A Conversation with Ben Fenton, of Balancing Acts. Ben is the Founder of Balancing Acts, a Climber, and a Designer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: What's with all the cool people from Calgary? Ben offers the most concise and honest reasoning for why GORP happened, the inspiration behind Balancing Acts, the Drum and bass / Bouldering Venn diagram, comparing old skate video...

A Conversation with Music & Media Studies Professor, Brian Fauteux. Brian is a Professor at the University of Alberta, the co-host of WDWK on CJSR, and a Polaris Prize juror, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Doing a PHD in College Radio, Brian's part in the Cultural Capital Project, Green Day's album 'Dookie', Reverb Toronto, Pros and Cons of Local Radio, St...

A Conversation with Artist, Jonathan Wolfe. Jonathan is a Painter, a Drawer, and an Animator, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Jonathan's time spent at ACAD, which discipline came first?, self-criticism, ULINE Catalogues, working with rocks, how NFTs work, Sora AI, and make Podcasts long again. www.nowherefaststudio.com

A Conversation with Annaliza Toledo and Trevor Peters, of Rust Magic. Trevor and Anna co-founded the Rust Magic Mural Festival together. *I had attempted to start a Podcast before this one. This is an interview that I did years ago for that platform (2021) that I've always wanted to re-purpose and release again. Due to a scheduling mix up with a guest, I was able to this week.* Keep in mind, n...

A Conversation with Thrifter, Mark Gujelde. Mark is a Thrifter, a connoisseur of used stuff, and the owner of multiple Herman Miller Office Chairs, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Finding an Urn (full of ashes) at the Thrift, second-hand Sex Toys, Murder Memorabilia, Google Lens, is sustainability real?, vintage Shein, how much Arc'teryx is too much Ard'teryx?, and the...

A Conversation with Author, Kate Black. Kate is an Author, a former HorseTopia User, and an adorer of West Edmonton Mall, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Kate's new book "Big Mall", swearing too much, Hauntology, people living in the Catacombs of West Edmonton Mall, cockroaches at the Waterpark, Horse Girl Culture, Nexopia Plus, being emo for her Book Launch, the...

A Conversation with Climber, Brennan Pratt. Brennan is a Climber, a Route Setter, and a former Snowboard Coach, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Trading snowboarding for climbing, unpretentious communities, Route Skeletons, bouldering lingo, Climbing Photography, Third Spaces, and Stage Fright.  www.nowherefaststudio.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th...

A Conversation with DJ,  Dane MacDonald. Dane is a dance music DJ, an Ex Record Store Manager, and a fan of isolated sound, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Treehouse Records, Edmonton After Hours Clubs of the early 2000s, the Save the Rave Protest, Napster, DJ Tripswitch, flyer budgets, message boards, the sound system at 9910, and the book "Last Night a DJ Saved my Life&...

A Conversation with Graffiti Writer, Demer. Demer is a Graffiti Writer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the notion of relevancy, being a toy, RIP Chazmo, is Devon Alberta the Hip-hop Mecca of Canada?, demonic paintings, Pogo Punks, and what he thinks about his children hypothetically doing graffiti. www.nowherefaststudio.com

A Conversation with Community Helper,  Veronica Fuentes. Veronica is a Community Helper, an Artist, and a Climate Advocate, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the STOP THE SWEEPS Stickers, !@#$ the Ice District, Camp Pekiwewin, Veronica's work with Indigenous Peoples Power Project, Sixties Scoop, booking Hardcore Shows at 16, and of course... Bowling. www.nowherefaststudio.co...

A Conversation with Social Worker, Rachelle Gladue. Rachelle is a Social Worker, Co-Founder of Tawaw Outreach, and a Mother, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the number 7, Cree Naming Ceremonies, Rachelle getting involved in Social Work through initially pursuing Policing, ways to better effect change in Indigenous Communities, what exactly is happening with these Encampment Sw...