SAD Magazine

SADCAST: a podcast featuring stories, art, and design from "No Fun City".

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SADCAST is hosted by Kristi Wong, and brought to you by SAD Magazine: a publication featuring the stories, art, and design of local and emerging creatives in Vancouver. For inquiries about local music features, bookings, collabs, or anything else: kristi@sadmag.ca

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SAD Magazine

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Society

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www.sadmag.ca

Latest episode

Sep 2, 2025

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Episodes

EP74: Cameron Spires from Goat to Self 07.10.2019

Cam chats about his side hustle @goattoself, his many future creative projects, and how it compares to his day job as a copywriter. We also chat about what’s funny, what’s over the line and how to tell the difference. With music from Necking.

EP73: Alice Forneret from Dead Mom's Club 06.09.2019

Talking about grief and unconventional grieving strategies with expert Alica Forneret. Also, on the accounts side of things, Dan Culic from Rethink talks about his biggest pet peeve when working with creatives. With music from Club Sofa.

EP72: Comedian Andrea Jin 06.08.2019

Pam chats about her creative personality according to Adobe. Guest Andrea Jin talks about the importance of being an authentic comedian along with musings on how to give criticism, family guy, manic pixie dream girls and asking the important question, if you like Dane Cook are you OK? With music from Kellarissa. 

EP71: Illustrator Graeme Zirk 05.07.2019

Discussing what made Graeme leave his design job at Lush to follow his dream of being a full-time illustrator. Also discussed: is being a creative better now, or in the past? And how doing something you suck at can set you free. PLUS Katheryn Benedict-Perri from Glasfurd & Walker stops by to tell us what she thinks makes a good creative from an accounts perspective. With music from Devours.

EP70: SAD Comedy Vol. 7 04.06.2019

Excerpts from our live SAD Comedy show recorded earlier this year, featuring the truly hilarious Abdul Aziz, Pardis Parker, Tin Lorica, and Katie-Ellen Humphries. Hosted, as always, by Jackie Hoffart.

EP69: Katie Stewart & Michelle Cyca from SAD Mag 01.05.2019

Pam chats with fellow SAD mag co-publishers about what it’s been like to build the magazine and what it’s like to let it go to the next generation. Also discussed, the weird secret behind Kinfolk's success and design & advertising awards. With music from Dream Cars.

EP68: Comedian Yumi Nagashima 25.03.2019

Seeing what it was like for Japanese born comic Yumi Nagashima coming up in the comedy scene in Vancouver. Also discussed: Terrace House, punching up, comedy taboos, and Aziz Ansari and that whole mess. With music from K!MMORTAL. 

EP67: Text Artist Mega McGrath 25.02.2019

Chatting with the mega talented Mega McGrath about originality, mantras, the rap calendar, and staying hyped about your creative practice. 

EP66: Author Andrea Loewen plus Stu & Leigh from Dungeon Punks Podcast 29.01.2019

Discussing how to love yourself even when you hate your work with author of Feeling Better: A Field Guide to Liking Yourself, Andrea Loewen. Then, we chat D&D (and the Riverdale version G&G) with hosts of the Dungeon Punks podcast Stuart Popp and Leigh Eldridge. With music from Garbage Dreams. 

EP65: Jeff Hamada from Booooooom 02.01.2019

Chatting with Jeff about curating his wildly popular art blog Booooooom and his side lark Chill Wildlife . With music from Cherrie Laurel. 

EP64: Artist Jaik Puppyteeth 08.11.2018

Pam starts the episode with everyone’s favourite…a lecture! Then Jaik gives us his uncensored thoughts on horror movies, podcasts, ghosting, and what he really thinks of digital illustration. With music from Jock Tears .

EP63: Angie Coates of Five15 11.10.2018

Talking about finding work/life balance when your business relies on social media with self-taught designer Angie Coates. Angie shares how she built her company Five15 from following her gut. With music from Bored Décor.  

EP62: Illustrator & Designer Syd Danger 17.09.2018

Syd takes us through her journey from hating design to becoming an editorial designer for mags like Adbusters, Geist and soon-to-be SAD! Also discussed, how to price your work and hiking, is it really worth it? With music from Peach Kelli Pop.

EP61: Artist Marena Skinner 14.08.2018

Talking to Marena about making a living as a self-taught artist, why monsters are more interesting than people, and her haunted apartment. With music from Slant 6.

EP60: Illustrator & Artist Karla Monterrosa 11.07.2018

Karla tells us the secret to a great Tinder profile and how to make the grossest cocktail we’ve ever heard of. Also discussed: casual racism from strangers and the great Vancouver fried chicken boom. With music from Necking.

EP59: Comedian Graham Clark 24.05.2018

Hear Pam try to explain the formula for joke writing to a professional comedian. Also discussed: What work inspires us and what work makes us want to kick ourselves, Hanson, Days of our lives, and Patrick Swayze! With music from Sean Nicholas Savage.

EP58: Jamie Smith from Thrive Art Studio 02.05.2018

Discussing the daunting business of making it as an artist with the founder of Thrive Art Studio Jamie Smith. 

EP57: Writer Keagan Perlette 02.04.2018

Keagan talks about astrology, why all dogs don't go to heaven, and where to meet hot singles in your area. With music from Wake Owl.

EP56: Writer Cole Nowicki 19.02.2018

Discussing Cole’s latest projects along with our mutual love of Google docs, and fascination with how cool smoking looks (but don’t ever try it). With music from Linda Fox.

EP55: Musician & Illustrator Jenny Ritter 17.01.2018

Chatting with Jenny Ritter about putting her personal music project on hold while focusing on her choirs (Kingsgate/MPRIS) and branching out into illustration. With music from Jenny Ritter. 

EP54: Jackie Hoffart from Fox Hole Comedy 02.01.2018

SADCAST founder Jackie Hoffart returns to chat about her new wife life, Vancouver's comedy blacklist, and how to adopt a problematic bro. With music from Kim Gray. 

EP53: Filmmaker Dylan Maranda 03.10.2017

Taking an in depth look at the film scene in Vancouver, what it takes to make it out here, and why shooting on film isn't dead. With music from Winona Forever.

EP52: Writer & Pop Culture Enthusiast Andrea Warner 12.09.2017

Delving deep into important topics like which is the best swear word, why Beyonce named her twins Rumi & Sir, and what exactly is wrong with Taylor Swift. We also chat about Andrea’s new book. With music from Jb the First Lady.

EP51: Author Dina Del Bucchia 28.08.2017

Chatting with Dina Del Bucchia about writing, her new book Don't Tell Me What to Do, and   what sports she's good at (hint: the ones with big balls). With music from White Poppy. 

EP50: Living on a School Bus with Photographer Carly Dame 28.07.2017

Photographer Carly Dame tells us what it was like to quit her job and ditch her apartment to tour around the US in an old school bus. With music from Prado.

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