This episode I speak with Babur Ilchi. He's a photographer, a podcaster, and most importantly an Uyghur. His people are under oppression by China and through their colonial actions, Babur believes his people are subject to a genocide. Our discussion highlights his roots in his culture and country. His work to highlight all the suffering of the Uygh…

Alex Williams I met Alex a few months ago in our Podcast Brunch Club. He asked to interview me, and I asked to interview him in turn. He allowed me to appropriate his warm up routine for interviewing - a process that I think has really helped me to connect with my guests (for my other podcast) and which I am truly grateful. He’s also got a sandwich…

Caine Chow and I sat down last February to focus on her journey finding her authentic self. Her discovery of Womanhood. Her unique perspective both as a Calgarian, 2nd generation Chinese Canadian, and her own life experiences help me frame some of the questions about a world that I'm foreign to. Our first talk focused largely on her entrepreneurial…

Sasha Ivanovic. Programmer, Teacher, Creative Two years ago I met a very fascinating man who was really into computers. He showed up at an art show I put on and we struck up a conversation about technology and art. I then found out he was teaching at U of C and he gave me the opportunity to work with his students on building an art app. While it di…

On this episode I sit down with Alice Lam, an incredible entrepreneur and Calgarian motivated by culture and community building. We met through mutual friends Caleb and Kitty, owner and operators of Sought and Found Coffee Roasters in Crescent Heights. They told me of this mystical woman landlord who built night markets and backyard community parti…

This week a Photography double header: I chat with marketing director, photographer and friend, Evelyn Drake. The Camera Store is putting on a 2 day show. He Said/She Said and The Camera Store Staff Exhibition. I got to take a quick peek at how the show came together and what makes the store, its employees, and its role in Calgary so unique. The Op…

This week a Photography double header: I chat with friend, photographer, and professional Risk Manager, Curtis Desniatyk. Or Dez for short. He's put together a yearly show in collaboration with Mount Royal University and the Exposure Photography Festival, here in Calgary, Alberta. This year's show - Intersections - focuses on "street" photography -…

A little while ago I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend Caine Chow. Caine used to have a tiny hidden shop called Kokedama Atelier at the back of a men’s store called Stuff4Him. I was amazed when I saw these weird tiny trees and plants growing out of… moss balls. Fanstatic art. And such an eccentric and positive person. Male presenting …

After a few weeks to collect myself I’m here to get the Perspectives mojo back. To start off, this episode is a conversation I had with Phillip David this past September. I had learned that my friend was moving away from Calgary and I wanted to know why. I first met Phillip probably in 2013 when he answered a Kijiji ad to buy a tripod from me! Ha. …

Last month I sat down with friend and talented photographer Alvin Paringit to get caught up on a busy year and discuss the "street photography" scene, inspiration, and the idea of photography itself. For others. For our selves. The role of the subjects, particularly in the public street photo scene. And to generally discuss both of our artistic exi…

Today we speak to Harvey Nichol. Harvey’s work is starting to pop up around the city. His latest mixed medium are built on skateboards and found items like broken frames! They’re incredible! We’ll get into how we met but more interestingly his tragic and full life. A life that really informs the layers you see in his work. Perspectives YYC is a pro…

I sit down with Thana Boonlert - street photographer, mountain hiker, and Calgary's Federal Green Party Candidate. This man loves a challenge. We chat about what he sees in this campaign; how he's dealt with his recent lay off/job loss; the impression of inner city Calgarians he's getting from endless door-knocking; the status of politics in genera…

Today we have a special conversation with the minds behind Like New Vintage and Secret Shop YYC - Nick, Tam, and Jimmy. We spend a bit of time to explore who they are, where they came from, and how they are working together to stimulate and grow creative culture here in Calgary. Their series of fashion, music, performance shows have been gaining tr…

I had the honour of sitting down with A.Y.E. - The #yyc Hip Hop Artist blowing up Spotify right now with his latest album Soulfood the Autobiography Of. We originally met on Stephen Ave in the middle of winter when I had a projector and he had a music video to cast on the RBC building downtown! We speak about his musical family, his roots, his deve…

In this episode I sit down with Taylor Odishaw-Dyck, aka TO, aka Fake James, and the creator of FLI Productions. We met initially through Austin Kamenz, co-conspirator and street artist. Together with Ty Javos, we built #WakeMotif - a private invite only art, music, performance event last March. What an incredible event. And now, from wake, we move…

Welcome to Calgary Culture: The Perspectives YYC Podcast A series of conversations with a series of local creators - as we try to get serious about culture here in Calgary. Season 3 episode 2 Today we sit down with Matthew Mort. The happiest man alive. If you don’t know him yet, you will. Because Matt Mort is everywhere. Except here. Unfortunately,…

Audrey Lane Cockett is a spoken word artist, poet, activist, performer, and scientist to boot! I had the honour of sitting down with her to discuss the creative process and lifestyle, both in the context of the Calgary art scene. We delve into her start in performing (hint: Grade 6 science project?!?!), existential and spiritual musings (of course.…

Welcome to Calgary Culture: The Perspectives YYC Podcast. My show where I chat with current creatives and collaborators; entrepreneurs and fascinating humans. Together I hope we can offer you a glimpse of what's happening on the ground here in Calgary and to encourage you to come and interact with us. I believe we are on the #cusp of a huge cultura…

I got to sit down with Sarah Schmidt, personal stylist, entrepreneur, writer (from our Issue 2 - check it out!) and all around nice person. We chat about her growth and emergence as a stylist and the spiritual link she draws between fashion, physical expression, and finding our true(r) selves. Hope you enjoy! Thanks as always to Media Lab YYC and T…

In today’s episode I sit down with Jessica Jansen, founder of Love for Lewiston Foundation - A charitable foundation dedicated to raising awareness of SMA - Spinal Muscular Atrophy. After suffering the tragic loss of her own second child to SMA when he was just 6 months old, we learn how she was able to take this tragedy and turn it into a force th…

A short summit with Alkarim Devani, Richard De Los Reyes, Brett McDermott, and Pete Emes. 4 successful Calgarian Entrepreneurs and I reflect on the city, succeeding working with our dreams, and where Calgary might be heading next. A great conversation which inspired me to reflect on my own work with Perspectives YYC and the push for change, growth,…

This past March I had the pleasure of sitting down with Filmmaker and Production Company Owner Anna Cooley. A born Calgarian creator, Anna shared with me her experience growing into an artist, establishing herself in the industry, and her experiences experimenting with new feature concepts. Thanks always to Thomas Thomas who just released their deb…

In January I had the honour of sitting down with Ashley Miles. At the time of record she considered herself Non-Binary and Gender Fluid. We met through a referral by our mutual friend, poet, mother, and all around awesome person Amanda Hiebert. Ashley created a poem for our Issue 3 and we discuss this work, poetry at large, her experience of the ge…

I had the pleasure of sitting down with front woman, lead singer, and founder of Future Womb - a Psychedelic Darkwave Popera baby of the Canadian prairies - their words, not mine! Mikaela is vibrant, creative, and open to discussing her roots, experiences, and music with us. They have a single dropping today, March 15! And their album release will …

I had the great pleasure of sitting down with renown Calgary artist Dean Stanton! We chat about... well... pretty much everything! Art, politics (?), Calgary, creativity, you name it... we probably cover it somehow. At least... felt that way. Haha. You can see Dean's art all over the city but it's on our podcast that we get down to his story! Amazi…

I met Ingrid Vargas last year while building a photography show. She brought prints of floral film photographs. They were beautiful. But I soon learned her true form of artistry was the creation of movies! Amazing! She has given me the honour of chatting on record about art, Calgary, being a woman, among other things! Thank you to Ingrid, and of co…

A few years ago I met Thana Boonlert street-shooting on Stephen Ave. We chatted about our craft and over the course of an insta-friendship and then some coffee dates, I learned he was an engineer in training and, go figure, an agent of social change. As a member of the Green Party of Alberta and now officially representing Calgary for the soon to b…

I met an incredible man, Eric Wicherts, at Phil&Sebastian Coffee Shop. 90+ year old Dutch-Canadian, husband to painter And Wicherts, war vetran, geo-physicist, owner of a luxury passenger train. And super nice. He gave me a run down of meeting his wife to having 3 kids each on a different CONTINENT. And of course we talk about how amazing Calgary i…

We had the distinct honour of sitting down with George Webber, esteemed, famous, and incredibly fun. A casual conversation that stretches across history, process, philosophy, and general awesomeness. Incredible new track by band Thomas Thomas. And as always, great thanks to Kyle Marshall at Media Lab YYC for production. Our hope is to further hone …

Here is a pre-post season quickie. Kyle from MediaLabYYC did me the great honour of attending our Issue 2 Launch and we recorded this podcast. As a fare-thee-well to my music collaborators I've included full track cuts of the songs from Handmade and Mellori. This event occurred at the incredible seafood restaurant Rodney's Oyster House. It features…

As with everything I approach, I found myself in an impromptu interview with my producer Kyle Marshall. A fascinating human being who has experienced several swings in life and has come out looking to give back. Founder of the community-focused digital lab MediaLabYYC, Kyle is beginning to establish himself as a source of digital awesomeness and ha…

We sat down with Austin Kamenz, local street artist and awesome dude at Vintage Caffeine Co. Austin has a solo show up there and wanted to get his inspirational perspective out to the world. From tagging rail cars near Vancouver to studying fine art with his girlfriend here in Calgary, Austin’s working hard to grow the art scene here in the YYC. As…

Helen Youn is my wife, the mother of our son Emerson, and my best friend. She’s also the only Certified Konmari Consultant in the Prairies! And while we probably spend more time talking about me (so selfish!) truthfully, I wanted to have this recording of where we are as we surpass 18 years together already. She’s talented, straight forward, artist…

Jacquôt is a friend I have made who loves coffee, mountains, and people. Mostly people. I invited him to the podcast as he started a new journey in a new career in hopes of harnessing his incredible energy for our venture here at Perspectives YYC. Thanks, as always, to Kyle Marshall and MediaLabYYC and to Handmade.…

Alex and I met online to build a large public art project and while that didn’t take, we chat about our vibe, his talent, and his outlook on Calgary’s art scene - largely philosophically. Thanks to MediaLabYYC and Handmade for production and musical accompaniment - and please take a moment to give us a rating, a review, and a follow!…

I sat down with Jill Paddock, awesome local artist, mom, and general human being. We talk art, Calgary, painting on basement floors, mental health and, of course, a bit about West Elm and the appropriation of art! Take a listen, let us know what you think! And thank you as always for your support.Από τον Perspectives YYC Presents

I sat down with Olivia Johnson, artist, geo-activist, event coordinator, awesome young lady. We got to speaking about her trips to build Earth Ships, mental health, and the experience of growing up in Calgary, looking for an outlet for her creativity. New intro/outro song by Handmade.Από τον Perspectives YYC Presents

Sat down with @handmade.music - a project by Connor Mead dedicated to a close personal friend's tragic loss. Connor and his girlfriend/bandmate Alicia stopped by to chat with me about the Calgary music scene and to perform two tracks from their upcoming EP!Από τον Perspectives YYC Presents

Sat down with Kelly Johnsgaard, founder of the collective known as Nvrlnd Ranch.Από τον Perspectives YYC Presents

I met Magda who runs Modern Emulsions and had a chat about her start, growth, and incredible spiritual persona! Here's our conversation and the beginning of a collaborative relationship!Από τον Perspectives YYC Presents

Sit down chat with poet, performer, all around dope human being Zaire Sealy. Musical intro/outro by the new artist MelloriΑπό τον Perspectives YYC Podcast

An interview with my friend and photographic collaborator Alvin Paringit and music from new Calgary artist Mellori. Thank you to MediaLabYYC for recording, tutoring, editing, and just awesome-ing the start of our broadcast!Από τον Perspectives YYC Presents