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A Conversation with Harm Reduction Outreach Nurse, Tabatha Plesuk. Tabatha is a Harm Reduction Worker, a Registered Nurse, and has a Masters in Library and Information Studies, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: being hyper-organized, Naloxone and how it works, building trust with clients, everyday advocacy, the Northgate Mall Walmart Pharmacy, and a potential bowling marathon. w...

A Conversation with Local Meme Page Admin, ⁠Yego. Death⁠ Yego is a popular Edmonton Meme Account, they are feeling good when they're on Whyte Ave, and they definitely were not nervous to be on this Podcast. In this episode we discuss: all things ⁠Yego. Death,⁠ we answer some listener submitted questions, and Yego says a few affirmations. Please enjoy our Christmas Special! From our families to...

A Conversation with Community-Based Researcher, Rylan Kafara. Rylan is a Researcher, an Advocate, and an Ethnographer, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: his Non-Alcoholic Beer reviews, competitive swimming, community development, compersion, the non-profit industrial complex, ethnography, the ethics of being an Oilers fan, The Lofts (a comic Rylan made, illustrated by artist Spy...

A Conversation with Omar Mouallem. Omar is a Filmmaker, an Author, and a Journalist, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: prematurely pitching stories to The New Yorker, lessons learned growing up in an immigrant family, The Lebanese Burger Mafia documentary, clickbait, a Burger Baron coffee table book, giving away secret recipes, and Omar's foray into indie wrestling. www.nowh...

A Conversation with Harm Reduction Worker, Will Cardinal-Mawer. Will is a Harm Reduction Worker in Edmonton's Inner City, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: what initially brought Will to a career in Harm Reduction, leaving Christianity, much needed policy changes, the absurdity of the Oilers Entertainment Group, Harm Reduction resources in Edmonton, and five-pin bowling. www...

A Conversation with Photographer, Zachary Ayotte. Zach is a Photographer, a Writer, and an owner of multiple Dogs, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: the elephant in the room (Zach being a Photographer without an Instagram), Annie Murphy Paul, Dog Influencers, Entomology, making mistakes on purpose, Nan Goldin, before phones were smart, and Zach's Substack, "Plain Sight&...

A Conversation with Girl Boss, Kyla Kazeil. Kyla co-owns Bamboo Ballroom, The Common, 9910, Fu's, Dolly's , Double Dragon, and is a Mother of two, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: what Kyla wanted to be when she grew up, community hubs, opening her store in 2005, Crystal Lounge, Whyte Ave now and then, the first Common location, Peruvian food, not everyone's going t...

A Conversation with Justin, Pat, and Mac, of FOOSH. Justin founded FOOSH in 1999, Pat came on in 2006 and is now a Partner in the Company, and Mac joined in 2015 and is now the Head Buyer for the Store. In this episode we discuss: iconic FOOSH releases in the early years of the shop, what inspires their continued relevance, trusting staff, learning to be okay with delegating, three generations of...

A Conversation with Photographer, Mark Webber. Mark is a Photographer, a retired videographer, and a fan of small towns, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: what led to his interest in Photos, simple living, the pros and cons of instant film, the anxiety of putting negatives in the mail, no flash photography, how Mark ended up with his first camera, early adoption of the word SUS,...

A Conversation with Jason Purcell, of Glass Bookshop. Jason is a Writer, a Reader, and a Bookshop Owner, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Having it all, just not all at once, being a precocious child, wanting to open an Independent Bookshop despite working in a Chain Bookstore for years, a downturn in Standardized Spaces, the pros and cons of mall retail, how vital Libraries ar...

A Conversation with Winnie Chen , Executive Chef of Fu’s Repair Shop. Winnie is a Chef, a Consultant, and a Payer of Attention, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Winnie actually liking working retail, when Streetwear meant something, kitchen nightmares, strict parents, Chicken Cordon Bleu, The Food Network, her Dad's Beef Noodle Soup recipe, Dolly's Cocktails, and Van Lo...

A Conversation with Dalia Kohen, of Wild Folk.⁠ Dalia is the Founder of Wild Folk, an Interior Designer, and a fan of word-of-mouth marketing, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Dalia's background as a Restaurant Owner, what inspired her to start her company, recommended Wild Folk recipes, attention to detail, happy accidents while drink testing, neither of us liking the term...

A Conversation with Patrick Daniel Campbell of INDEX, Department of Interest, ETC. ⁠ Patrick is the Founder of INDEX Afterhours, Department of Interest, and about to be a Dad, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Travel strategies, using a Tony Hawk Cameo to propose, why he started DOI, Selling Sunset, shout out Patrick's Uncle Brian, the architecture of John Lautner, his beaut...

A Conversation with Painter, Jacob Ross Dutton. ⁠ Jacob is an Artist, a Skateboarder, and a deep thinker, among other things. In this episode we discuss: Coming back to painting after a lengthy break, his version of a Notes Folder, book recommendations, Immersion Reading, Midjourney, Jacob's upcoming Solo Show, Live Podcasts, and having the same last name as characters in Yellowstone. www.nowh...

A Conversation with Dan Zimmerman, of Soft Gallery.⁠ Dan is a Gallery Owner, an artist, and a Rollerblade Enthusiast, among other things. In this episode we discuss: Spending money at Galleries, the motivation and inspiration behind Soft, Brando Fest, debt, should you show work in your own space, Artist Talks, and how he finds time to work on his own art. .Dan Zimmerman ⁠ ⁠.Wesley O'Driscoll⁠⁠...

A Conversation with Gabriella Bergsten, of Garneau Block. Gabriella is a Sustainability Student, an Olive Connoisseur, and a Wine Agency Owner, among other things. In this episode we discuss: how a Masters Degree in Sustainability birthed a Natural Wine Agency, The famed Garneau family, knowledge gaps, Edmonton's Wine Tourism Industry, converting people to Natty, shipping schedules, Wonderwerk...

A Conversation with Kylie & Elliott, of Bad Dad Rad Dad. Kylie and Elliott are fellow Podcasters, movie recommenders, and Metro Cinema annual pass holders, among other things. In this episode we discuss: Bad Dad Rad Dad lexicon, The Blair Witch Project, seeing movies in the theatre compared to at home, watching 365 movies this year, Elliott being the YouTube Reaction Video to Kylie's Subst...

A Conversation with It Girl, Alyssa Lau. Alyssa is an Influencer, a Content Creator, and a Shop Owner, among other things. In this episode we discuss: The ethics of being a Mom and a Content Creator simultaneously, lookbook.nu , negotiating Brand Deals, the simplicity of The Blog Era, her Store "New Classics", and Par-asocial Relationships.   ⁠.Alyssa Lau⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠.Wesley O'Driscoll⁠⁠⁠⁠...

A Conversation with Marathoner, Austin Watt. Austin is a Marathoner, a run community leader, and an event director, among other things. In this episode we discuss: The less obvious benefits of running, how costly running can be, the last race he planned, inclusivity in sport, what he does during the winter months, *EXCLUSIVE* details regarding his next event "Flash Friday", the 6 Major M...

A Conversation with Charlotte Kruszewski, Co-Founder of the Queer Climbing Collective. Charlotte is the Co-Founder of the QCC, an Arc'teryx Ambassador, and the ACC Edmonton EDI Chair, among other things. In this episode we discuss: Her first job being at a Climbing Gym, the Origin Story of the QCC, climbing posers, route planning, how grades work, their Weekly Meetups, and how important repres...

A Conversation with Stewart Burdett, President of Quarters Arts Society. Stewart is also the Senior Volunteer at CO*LAB. As some of you may already know, CO*LAB has recently fallen under some hard times, and is facing a potential shut-down. A GoFundMe has been started for them and their cause. In this episode, Stewart is as upfront and transparent as he possibly can be: Speaking in detail about ev...

A Conversation with Sare, Daniela, Kaitlyn, and Zane of Stem Champ. We discuss: Each of their roles in The Band, Equine Photography, over priced ice cream, being Besties, songs getting shorter, gardening failures, sneaking pints out of The Black Dog, EPs and LPs, Taylor Swift ruining the Vinyl Industry, scaling up, and Less Than Jake. ⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com...

A Conversation with GB, of ANNMS Shop. We discuss: Language barriers, practical accessories, the shift from running a brand to running a retail space, the research that goes into a brand before bringing it in, agreeing on imagery with his staff, markdowns being a necessary evil, and how to actually say ANNMS. ⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com This is a public episode....

A Conversation with Photographer, Jan-Micheal Stasiuk. We discuss: Self Publishing hiccups, Aaron Pedersen, anywhere but here, the old HAVEN Blog, Tiny Vices, misappropriating student loans, the Hackney Half Marathon, McDonald's Happy Meal cameras, grasshopper photography, and giving the Internet what it wants. ⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com This is a public epi...

A Conversation with Martinus Pool, of Adrian Martinus. We discuss: What led him to the work he does now, shipping anxiety, 6 degrees of Royal Bison, imitators, all things griptape, having AVE's mom as a client, the Zuck VS Musk cage match, and home deliveries. ⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...