EP78: Comedy duo Allie EntwistLe & Kerri Donaldson

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Find out how the comedy duo Brunch like their comedy, influencers and eggs -- the answers will surprise you. Also discussed, Spotify's broke ass, why auditioning sucks and are street magicians the new prop comics? With music from Peach Pit

Find out how the comedy duo Brunch like their comedy, influencers and eggs – the answers will surprise you. Also discussed, Spotify's broke ass, why auditioning sucks and are street magicians the new prop comics?

Other stuff we talked about

Shona and Vonda SNL sketch
Magic for Humans
Breaking the Magician's Code: Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed
Love Island UK
The Circle
Cheer
Uncut Gems
Sims Family Instagram
Real Barbie Instagram

MUSIC NOTES

PEACH PIT
TRACK: SHAMPOO BOTTLES
SINGLE


EP77: Designer & Comedian Seabus Memes

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Chatting with Vancouver's online provocateur Seabus Memes, who, surprisingly is very chill IRL. We discuss all the hits including Tinder, Uber, Cactus Club and the secret to getting a cab to take you to the North shore. With music from Jay Arner.

Chatting with Vancouver's online provocateur Seabus Memes, who, surprisingly is very chill IRL. We discuss all the hits including Tinder, Uber, Cactus Club and the secret to getting a cab to take you to the North shore.

MUSIC NOTES

JAY ARNER
TRACK: THANKS
ALBUM: JAY III


EP76: Designer & Letterer Sami Christianson

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Sami Christianson talks about going from working in an agency to co-founding Best Studio with her friend and colleague Mariko Whitley. We discuss how they came up with their confident studio name and the details on what it's really like to start your own studio. With music from Slow Tide.

Sami talks about going from working in an agency to co-founding Best Studio with her friend and colleague Mariko Whitley. We discuss how they came up with their confident studio name and the details on what it’s really like to start your own studio. 

MUSIC NOTES

SLOW TIDE
TRACK: SORRY, WRONG #
EP: SLOW TIDE


EP75: Designer & Illustrator Trevor Basset

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Trevor talks about what it's like being a senior designer at Starbucks while managing his side hustle Throw & Co. We also take a peek at the Seattle design community and Trevor's new drink & draw group, SAD Friends (weirdly, not affiliated!). With music from Wimps

Trevor talks about what it's like being a senior designer at Starbucks while managing his side hustle Throw & Co. We also take a peek at the Seattle design community and Trevor's new drink & draw group, SAD Friends (weirdly, not affiliated!).

Other stuff we talked about

Short Run Comix & Arts Festival
Slow Down Studio
Almost Perfect Artist Residency
Face House
OOO Creative
Katie Oneill

MUSIC NOTES

WIMPS
TRACK: GARBAGE PEOPLE
ALBUM: GARBAGE PEOPLE


EP74: Cameron Spires from Goat to Self

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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.

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.

Other stuff we talked about

Panel Jam
@extrafabulous_comics
Rewatchables
Halt & Catch Fire
Into the Spiderverse
Dumb & Dumber

MUSIC NOTES

NECKING
TRACK: BIG MOUTH
ALBUM: CUT YOUR TEETH


EP73: Alica Forneret from Dead Moms Club

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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. 2020 © Anchor FM Inc. All rights reserved.

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.

MUSIC NOTES

CLUB SOFA
SINGLE: BIRTHDAY PARTY

EP72: Comedian Andrea Jin

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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.

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?

MUSIC NOTES

KELLARISSA
TRACK: OCEAN ELECTRIC
ALBUM: OCEAN ELECTRO

EP71: Illustrator Graeme Zirk

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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.

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. 

MUSIC NOTES

DEVOURS
TRACK: CURMUDGEON
ALBUM: ICONOCLAST

EP70: SAD Comedy Vol. 7

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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. 2020 © Anchor FM Inc. All rights reserved.

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

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PHOTO BY LAUREN D ZBARSKY

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.

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.

MUSIC NOTES

DREAM CARS
TRACK: WITHOUT A NAME
ALBUM: NEVER LET HER GO

EP68: Comedian Yumi Nagashima

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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. 2020 © Anchor FM Inc. All rights reserved.

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.

Other stuff we talked about

Purrikura

Erica Sigurdson

Terrace House

Aziz Ansari

MUSIC NOTES

K!MMORTAL
SINGLE: K I’M MORTAL

EP67: Text Artist Mega McGrath

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

Chatting with the mega talented Mega McGrath about originality, mantras, the rap calendar, and staying hyped about your creative practice. Check out Mega’s work online here.

Other stuff we talked about

Caterina Bianchini’s Nicer Tuesdays Talk
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
No Fear
Robert Beatty
Jacob Rochester 
Shane Griffin
Jessica Hische 
Scott Sueme
Tierney Milne

MUSIC NOTES

ADEWOLF
SINGLE: DYNAMITE

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

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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.

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.

MUSIC NOTES

GARBAGE DREAMS
TRACK: BACKLASH
DEMO: DEMONSTRATIONS

EP65: Jeff Hamada from Booooooom

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PHOTO BY DYLAN MARANDA

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

Chatting with Jeff about curating his wildly popular art blog Booooooom and his side lark Chill Wildlife. Check out Jeff’s personal work online here.

Other stuff we talked about

Pow! Wow!
Design For Mankind
FecalFace
Wooster Collective
Collosssal
They did surgery on a grape

MUSIC NOTES

CHERRIE LAUREL
TRACK: BREAKING THE SPELL
ALBUM: A FURNACE, A FIRE

EP64: Artist Jaik Puppyteeth

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Jaik as Pop Puppyteeth, photo by Mandy-Lyn

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. 2020 © Anchor FM Inc. All rights reserved.

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. Check out Jaik online here.

Other stuff we talked about

MUSIC NOTES

JOCK TEARS
TRACK: JOCK TEARS
ALBUM: BAD BOYS

EP63: Angie Coates of Five15

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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. 2020 © Anchor FM Inc. All rights reserved.

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. Check out Five15 here.

Other stuff we talked about

Vancouver Art Book Fair

Canzine Vancouver

Vancouver Podcast Festival

Homecoming Goods

My Favorite Murder

Sal y Limon

Got Craft


 

MUSIC NOTES

BORED DECOR
TRACK: EGO
ALBUM: THE COLOUR RED

EP62: Illustrator & Designer Syd Danger

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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.

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? Check out Syd’s work here.

 

MUSIC NOTES

PEACH KELLI POP
TRACK: BLACK MAGIC
ALBUM: GENTLE LEADER

EP61: Artist Marena Skinner

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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. 2020 © Anchor FM Inc. All rights reserved.

Talking to Marena about making a living as a self-taught artist, why monsters are more interesting than people, and her haunted apartment. Check out Marena's work here.

 

MUSIC NOTES

SLANT 6
TRACK: WHAT KIND Of MONSTER ARE YOU?
ALBUM: SODA POP*RIP OFF

EP60: Illustrator & Animator Karla Monterrosa

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IMAGE VIA CBC ARTS

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. 2020 © Anchor FM Inc. All rights reserved.

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. Check out Karla's work here.

 

MUSIC NOTES

NECKING
TRACK: STOP SINGING
EP: MEDITATION TAPE

EP59: Comedian Graham Clark

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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.

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! Here is a link to that article Graham referenced. Find out all about his upcoming things here.

 

MUSIC NOTES

SEAN NICHOLAS SAVAGE
TRACK: OPPOSING TRUTHS
ALBUM: YUMMYCOMA