Sea2SkyPodcast

We sit down with filmmakers Ken Hegan and Natty Zanitz, as well as film score composer’s rep, Arri Wise to talk about the state of Canadian film, where it’s been, where it is and where it’s going. Is a politically correct culture killing innovation? Let’s hear what they have to say. Links: Goners trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF3k8J12wM0 Acquintance trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watc...

We are chatting with filmmakers at the Whistler Film Festival, and we caught up with Sean Patrick Shaul and Kayvon Saremi to ask them about their documentary about the infamous filmmaker Uwe Boll. Synopsis: Behind the lens with the most hated man in Hollywood. Links to check out… https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8476314/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SIXHA7vQ4A prairiecoastfilms.com/ https://www.fa...

We are chatting up with filmmakers at the Whistler Film Festival, and first up are Zack Bernbaum (Director & Producer) and Doug Nyback (Lead Actor) of the Canadian film, The Dancing Dogs of Dombrova. Synopsis – An estranged sister and brother travel to Poland at the request of their dying grandmother to retrieve a rather odd thing from her past. Links to check out… https://www.imdb.com/title/tt673...

We sat down with Matt Trotter of Ridehub to get the perspective of a short term rental owner, and Mike Young of Dynamic Property Management to discuss how they affect the Squamish market. (Also, please note that we'll have to start confiscating mobile devices from our guests as you will hear periodic audio interference buzz in the recording)

We sat down with Co-Producers & Co-Directors Kathy Daniels and Amy Reid of the Between Shifts Theatre to chat about their non-profit society, and their latest production - A Christmas Story. Get your tickets here... https://betweenshifts.tickit.ca/events/4324-a-christmas-story

Pod George is a twenty something ski instructor with a marketing degree from the U.K who is employed, but can't find a place to live. After having tried all the usual avenues, online and newspaper listings, Pod has, in desperation, even resorted to knocking on stranger's doors to see if they'll rent him a room. This is his story...

We had a chat with Josh Thome, a National Geographic Explorer and filmmaker, who has a film called “Hear the Call” showcasing in the Best of VIMFF screening at the Eagle Eye Theater on November 20th. Hear The Call: Salmon Nation: https://vimeo.com/273028796 VIMFF FB Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/184651122432176/?active_tab=about Synopsis: In Hear the Call: Salmon Nation, singer Ashle...

Want to get in shape for the ski season and beyond? Then check out our interview with an Olympic strength and conditioning coach, Tai T. Tran, to find out how to get the most out of your ski season. Tell Altitude Fitness about this podcast and receive a free one hour personal training session!

Our pundit, Moe Freitag, has a wealth of experience working with all levels of government in the Sea to Sky region. In this edition, we chat about what the new council needs to be focusing on right out of the gate, working with Squamish Nation, building relationships, and ambushed him about election reform.

In our continuing real estate series, we talk with Pat Kelly, president of the Whistler Real Estate Company and a long time Whistler/Pemberton resident. We dive into the markets of the corridor, how they are different but all intrinsically linked with Vancouver, and other factors that may come into play (*cough* Garibaldi at Squamish *cough*). Curious about where the market is going? Have a listen...

Just a few days until our newly elected council will be sworn in, so we had all of them swing by Happimess (at times it’s our unofficial studio) and reflect on the recent election. We talked about how to keep communication channels open, avoid the “Us vs. Them” mentality, and had a little fun. (www.happimess.net)

Tova Jamernik chose to run for council in Whistler in the most recent election, and although she did not get a seat, she vows to continue to be active in the community. Jamernik campaigned for affordable daycare/childcare and temporary employee housing. Both measures, she says, would help alleviate Whistler’s labour crunch. Find out why, as we sit down and talk with Jamernik and how she plans to h...

On Halloween, 80 years ago, Orson Welles awoke to a media frenzy after his infamous War of the Worlds broadcast, to which it became perhaps the most notorious event in American broadcast history.  Reputedly, listeners thought the broadcast was an actual martian invasion and so they called the police, newspapers, radio stations, and that led journalists to believe it caused over a million of people...

We caught up with Squamish Mayor Patricia Heintzman to look back on her career in local politics, chat about the issues, and what she hopes to see from the newly elected council.

We caught up with our local political science powerhouse team of Kaija Belfry Munroe Ph. D. and Doug Munoe Ph. D. (Chief Academic Officer) of Quest University, and discussed the nuances of the proposed voting systems that is up for referendum. We learn a great deal information about this referendum, but we also learned not to keep our cell phone near our recording devices – apologies for any sound...

We caught up with the creator of Whistler Politico and photo-journalist, Dave Buzzard, and asked for his prognostications for the corridor in the next 4 years.

Should you buy should you sell, should you wait? Sea2Sky Podcast sits down with the very informative Ron Mitchell of the Thornhill Real Estate Group (now Engels & Volkers Whistler) to talk about what the market is doing and where it might be headed in 2019.

Whistler Incumbent Council Candidate John Grills Two-term incumbent Councillor John Grills noted accomplishments over his term in office include, work on wildfire, the new Nesters Waste Depot, the Whistler Community Services Society building and the Audain Art Museum. He was also among those pushing for increased transit and free transit weekends in the summer, as well as acquisitions like the Par...

Whistler Council Candidate Janice Lloyd As a former captain with BC Ferries, Janice was tasked with massive responsibilities, gaining experience she now hopes to lend to the Whistler council table. Lloyd first arrived in Whistler in 1965, and has lived in the community since 1970. She was one of the original members of the arts council in the ‘80s, and is on the board of directors of the Mature Ac...

Whistler Council Candidate Duane Jackson After four years away from the council table, former councilor Duane is throwing his hat back in the ring. A designer, planner and builder by trade, Jackson has lived in Whistler for 26 years with his wife and three kids. During his last stint on council, he sat on the RMOW’s Finance and Audit Committee and Illegal Spaces Task Force (serving as chair of bot...

Finally managed to corral 99 North Medical Cannabis Dispensary owner Bryan Raiser with Jacquie Menezes to discuss what happens next after the official legalization day. Where do we currently stand in terms of policy, education, tourism, and how do all levels of government benefit from cannabis. http://www.99northdispensary.com/

Whistler Council Candidate Melanie Tardif Melanie wants to be the ‘green’ seat on Whistler council. She advocates for better affordability for local residents, and wants to implement strategies to study and mitigate over tourism. She also proposes that as a Millennial she can play a strong part as a voice for that politically under represented demographic in Whistler.

Whistler Council Candidate Jeff Murl Jeff has been visiting Whistler since childhood, and works as a ski instructor for the last 15 years. After earning a degree in finance from UBC, Murl ran a successful restaurant for many years in North Vancouver, but his heart always belonged in Whistler. Now he hopes to bring his years of experience in finance, accounting, and small business to the council ta...

Whistler Council Candidate Brian Reid Brian has lived in Whistler since 1992 and has worked at his current job at WRM Strata Management for the past 17 years. For him, Whistler is more than just a home, “This is where my family of friends is and this is the place most dear to my heart.”

Whistler Council Candidate Dawn Titus Dawn is a retired local school teacher and former ski instructor. She says after living in Whistler for 35 years she wants to give back to the community. Her platform includes affordability for locals, financial responsibility and environmental stewardship. She regularly attends council meetings as a private citizen, and promises that if elected she will give...