Overheard Podcast

From building their own lane in Calgary to earning recognition across Canada, Sargeant X Comrade have spent more than a decade proving that some of the most compelling music happens when artists stop chasing trends and start trusting their vision. This week on the Overheard Podcast, we sit down with the Calgary-based Lo-Fi Soul duo to talk about staying independent, launching their own label, crea...

Banff has no shortage of nightlife in the summer, but if you’re looking for an alternative to the crowds, lineups, and chaos of Banff Avenue, there’s a new venue quietly building something special just up the hill. Ahead of his Peak Laughs appearance at CLVB ’33, we sat down with Canadian comedian Faris Hytiaa for a conversation about Alberta audiences, performing everywhere from small-town bars t...

Most people arrive in Banff expecting to stay for a season. A winter chasing powder. A summer chasing adventure. Then somehow years go by. This week on the Overheard Podcast, we sit down with Pete Rothery, snowboard instructor, musician, world traveller, Parks worker, and long-time Bow Valley resident, to talk about building a life in the mountains without following a conventional path. Originally...

Mayor Corrie DiManno returns to the Overheard Podcast for her second appearance to discuss the biggest issues shaping Banff today. Since we last sat down during the municipal election, the conversation has evolved. Housing projects are moving forward, child care remains a critical challenge, tourism continues to grow, and transportation is becoming an increasingly important part of Banff’s future....

This week on the Overheard Podcast, we’re joined by Daisy and Andrea from the Bow Valley SPCA, Canada’s very first no-cage, no-kill adoption centre. In this conversation, we go far beyond the walls of the shelter. We unpack many of the challenges facing pets and pet owners here in the Bow Valley, from housing and affordability pressures to the realities of responsible pet ownership in a mountain c...

Fresh off another scouting mission for his next record-breaking jet boat jump, viral sensation and world record holder Dusty Friesen (@dustydoeser) is back on the Overheard Podcast. This time, we catch up with Dusty after an unsuccessful trip to scope out a potential new jump. We dive into what goes into scouting locations, why this particular spot wasn’t worth risking Dent, and the decision-makin...

This week on Overheard, we sit down with author, award-winning photographer and Oesa Arts founder Amal Alhomsi for a conversation about creativity, community, art, solitude and the future of Banff’s cultural identity. Originally from Syria, Amal studied Comparative Literature & Theology in North Carolina before completing a Master’s in Ecocriticism at UBC. For the past seven years, Banff has b...

From Australia to Augusta National, Luke Elvy has spent more than 30 years behind the microphone covering some of the biggest moments in sports. Before becoming one of the driving forces behind CanGOLF in Canmore, Luke built an incredible broadcasting career that saw him call over 40 major championships and spend 15 years covering the PGA Tour. As part of CBS’s Emmy Award-winning Masters coverage,...

Fresh off the jet boat jump that captured international attention, @dustydoeser joins us over the phone for his most in-depth interview ever. After successfully sending a jet boat over Lundbreck Falls in Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass, the internet exploded. Millions of views, headlines around the world, praise, criticism, and one question everyone wanted answered: Why? In this exclusive long-form conve...

M Dot R pulled up to Banff. Joined by George P, Jabari and Zee Highest, this episode goes way deeper than viral clips, controversy and internet opinions. We sat down with one of the most recognizable names in the UK underground scene for a real conversation about culture, criticism, going viral, staying grounded and the journey behind the millions of views. Born and raised in Kent, England, M Dot...

Our guest this week is Nahanni McKay, a third generation Banff local, Métis multidisciplinary artist, photographer, skier, and one of the most outspoken creative voices in the Bow Valley. In this episode we dive into the changing identity of Banff and the broader Bow Valley through the lens of someone who has grown up here her entire life. We talk about influencer culture, tourism, commercializati...

This week we sit down with longtime Bow Valley local and passionate angler Chris Karol for our first ever deep dive into fishing culture in Banff National Park, the Bow Valley, Alberta, and beyond. Whether you’ve never touched a fishing rod before or you’ve spent years on the water, this episode breaks down everything from fly fishing basics and fishing regulations to conservation, fish species, r...

This week on the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, we sit down with Cheryl for one of the most honest and important conversations we’ve had on the show. Behind the postcard image of mountain life, there’s another reality people in the Bow Valley are quietly navigating every day. Mental health struggles, isolation, addiction, burnout, homesickness, pressure, and the challenge of asking for...

This week on the Overheard Podcast, recorded live in Banff, we’re opening up a conversation that matters to this community right now. As part of SVAM (Sexual Violence Awareness Month), we sit down with Melissa and Jemima to unpack how prevention, workplace culture, and everyday behaviour all intersect here in the Bow Valley. Melissa works with Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence, bringing...

Episode 116. Somewhere Between the Mountains and the Music with Andrew Staygold You don’t last 20 years in Banff by accident. You adapt, you grind, or you leave. This week on the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, we sat down with Andrew Staygold, a longtime local who has built a career in music from the ground up while living full time in the Bow Valley. From arriving in 2004 to navigating...

No matter what it was, he turned it into music. This week on the Overheard Podcast, we sit down with Lil Beckta, an artist whose journey goes far beyond music. Originally from Winnipeg and now shaped by his time in Banff and the Bow Valley, this conversation is about growth, resilience, and figuring things out in real time. From early life experiences and finding his creative voice, to navigating...

If you’ve spent any time in Banff nightlife over the last two decades, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Gerry Roy. From hosting over 1000 karaoke nights to performing with Regal Foul and building Banff Punk Night from the ground up, Gerry has been a driving force behind the town’s underground music scene. In this episode, we go deep into Gerry’s journey from arriving in Banff in 2000 with no...

This is one of those bands you’re going to wish you found earlier. In this episode of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, we sit down with Adam from HEYJACK — a Canadian band that’s been quietly building serious momentum across the country. From touring almost every province in Canada to sharing stages with some of the country’s most recognizable artists, HEYJACK is carving out a sound r...

This weeks episode of the Overheard Podcast features Sarah Freeman, a Bow Valley based swim coach, entrepreneur, endurance swimmer, and community leader whose work connects resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Recorded live in Banff, this conversation explores Sarah’s journey to the Bow Valley, the challenges of building a life and business in a mountain town, and how endurance swimming sh...

This episode of the Overheard Podcast features Jaden Connors, founder of Hangtime Flea, a vintage streetwear market connecting collectors, brands, and vendors across Alberta and the Bow Valley. Recorded live in Banff, Daniel Ruedl and Matty Rage sit down with Jaden to talk about vintage culture, sustainable fashion, and building a business while living the mountain town lifestyle. Jaden has been a...

Episode 110. Banff’s Backyard: A Rip with the Norquay Park Crew What actually goes into building a terrain park? In this episode of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, Daniel Ruedl and cohost Matty Rage sit down with the crew behind the features at Mt Norquay. The jumps, rails, and lines riders hit every day do not appear overnight. They are built, shaped, and maintained by people who li...

Episode 109. Janine Windolph, Director of Indigenous Arts at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity It is one thing to talk about representation. It is another to build the space for it. In this episode of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, we sit down with Janine Windolph, Director of Indigenous Arts at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Janine is Atikamekw and Woodland Cree, and...

Episode 108. Chaz @charlie.beauchamp on Skiing, Social Media & Real Banff Life Everyone sees the clips. No one sees the grind. In this episode of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, Daniel Ruedl and co-host Matty Rage sit down with Charlie Beauchamp — a New Zealand–born skier now living in Banff, Alberta — to talk about what it really looks like to move across the world to chase snow...

Episode 107. Her Knowing with Natalie Millar In this very special episode of the Overheard Podcast, recorded live in Banff, we sit down with someone we have a genuine personal connection with — Natalie Millar, also known as @herknowing. This conversation goes beyond a standard interview and turns into an honest, grounded look at what it means to listen to your body, trust your intuition, and build...

In Episode 106 of the Overheard Podcast, we go on location inside Electric Grizzly Tattoo in Canmore, Alberta, sitting down with award-winning artist and tattooer Derek Turcotte for a deep, wide-ranging conversation about art, permanence, and building something real in the Bow Valley. Hosted by Daniel Ruedl alongside co-host Matty Rage, this episode traces Derek’s journey from drawing as a child,...