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Creative Block

Hosted by Kyle Marshall, owner of Media Lab YYC, Creative Block features interviews with artists and entrepreneurs about where they came from, what they're doing now, and where they want to go. Certain episodes profile internet culture and how that influences online creators.

Interview Entrepreneur Business Talk Show Discussion Arts
Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
90
Years Active
2018 - 2022
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Dominique Prinet | author of Flying to Extremes

Dominique Prinet | author of Flying to Extremes

Dominique Prinet has been many things in his life. Pilot, captain, businessman, and teacher are all roles he's had. But now he wants to share what he's learned. In this episode he talks with Kyle abo…

00:37:32  |   Tue 15 Feb 2022
Robert Price | Bōde Canada

Robert Price | Bōde Canada

The real estate process feels like it has intentionally been made to be confusing. Robert Price decided he wanted to change that and so created his company Bōde to help. In this episode he discuses h…

00:41:07  |   Tue 28 Dec 2021
Chris Patrick | author of Disasters to Dreams

Chris Patrick | author of Disasters to Dreams

Chris Patrick has had some pretty traumatic events happen in his life. But he was able to take those challenges and create something wonderful out of his life. In this episode he tells Kyle why he to…

00:30:49  |   Mon 20 Dec 2021
Introducing: Somebody Date Jenn and Kyle

Introducing: Somebody Date Jenn and Kyle

Kyle showcased a new podcast he's co-hosting with Jenn Sanford called Somebody Date Jenn and Kyle.

You can follow the podcast here: https://www.somebodydatejennandkyle.com

Creative Block is a proud mem…

00:12:52  |   Tue 23 Nov 2021
Podcasting Update

Podcasting Update

Kyle gives a rundown of the different podcast Media Lab is working on. Let him know your favourite!

Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported.

00:18:16  |   Tue 09 Nov 2021
Vanessa Jette | Abracadavers

Vanessa Jette | Abracadavers

Calgary is becoming the backdrop to many film and television productions. One of those is Abracadavers, which will be bringing out its second season soon. Vanesa Jette joins Kyle to discuss how she c…

00:37:00  |   Tue 26 Oct 2021
David Royer | Dream Rocket Media

David Royer | Dream Rocket Media

Branding is so important for any company today. David Royer joins Kyle to explain how you can strengthen your brand, his history with animation, and why it's never bad to come up with a little song a…

00:40:13  |   Tue 12 Oct 2021
Waleed Shah | Photographer

Waleed Shah | Photographer

Waleed Shah accidentally became a photographer. While he does have a passion for creating art he also enjoys giving back to the community. In this episode he talks with Kyle about starting out and fi…

00:36:41  |   Tue 28 Sep 2021
Tyler McCombs | Devon + Lang

Tyler McCombs | Devon + Lang

Tyler McCombs had a romantic evening with his wife ruined because of bad underwear. That sparked the idea of a new kind of underwear company. In this episode he talks with Kyle about having the entre…

00:46:34  |   Tue 14 Sep 2021
Gillian Williamson | Studio Lumen

Gillian Williamson | Studio Lumen

Gillian Williamson took a chance when she moved across the country and then started her own business without knowing anyone in her new city. She joins Kyle to discuss the magic of video, trusting you…

00:42:53  |   Tue 24 Aug 2021
Adam O'Brien | Bitcoin Well

Adam O'Brien | Bitcoin Well

Bitcoin can seem convoluted and scary. Adam O'Brien, Founder and CEO of Bitcoin Well, joins Kyle to discuss how he got into Bitcoin in the first place and then took that passion in creating a busines…

00:51:53  |   Tue 10 Aug 2021
Lisa Bush | Author of City Hall

Lisa Bush | Author of City Hall

Lisa Bush is the author of City Hall. It's a mystery set in Calgary! Lisa talks with Kyle about how she came to Calgary, what the past year has been like, and what made her want to write a work of fi…

00:39:41  |   Tue 27 Jul 2021
Azren Raju | The Language Nerd

Azren Raju | The Language Nerd

Azren Raju has a business that had a lot of in-person elements. The past year has been different but it allowed Azren to focus on other things. Now he's excited about what the future holds for learni…

00:41:27  |   Tue 13 Jul 2021
Alex Sarian | Arts Commons

Alex Sarian | Arts Commons

Alex Sarian started his tenure as President and CEO of Arts Commons in January of 2020. He brought with him a great knowledge of how to run a successful arts organization. He talks with Kyle about wh…

00:41:49  |   Tue 22 Jun 2021
Kyo-Jean Chung | Kindling Food Co., Sugar Water, You & I Café and Bakery

Kyo-Jean Chung | Kindling Food Co., Sugar Water, You & I Café and Bakery

Kyo-Jean Chung grew up watching his parents run a café. He knew he also wanted to put his mark on food. Now he's begun two food startups and taken over his parents' café while still looking at ways t…

00:44:20  |   Tue 08 Jun 2021
Stafford Arima | Artistic Director of Theatre Calgary

Stafford Arima | Artistic Director of Theatre Calgary

How does a Toronto kid spend 20 years working in New York City theatre and then find themselves in Calgary? In this episode Stafford Arima describes his approach to theatre, how Evita changed his lif…

01:00:35  |   Tue 25 May 2021
Melanie Bahniuk | short documentary OMA

Melanie Bahniuk | short documentary OMA

Melanie Bahniuk originally thought that soccer stardom was in her future. But then she got sucked into the world of acting. Now she's also helping to produce the short documentary OMA. In this episod…

00:38:48  |   Tue 11 May 2021
Brett Cassidy and Carson Stewart | The Ashley Hundred

Brett Cassidy and Carson Stewart | The Ashley Hundred

The Ashley Hundred are described as "a psychedelic rock band without boundaries or burdens." Two members of the band, Brett Cassidy and Carson Stewart, join Kyle to discuss how the band was formed, h…

00:48:11  |   Tue 27 Apr 2021
Kyle Simmers and Ryan Danny Owen | Pass Me By: Electric Vice

Kyle Simmers and Ryan Danny Owen | Pass Me By: Electric Vice

Pass Me By is a graphic novel described as "an inverted coming of age story about understanding queer identity and what happens to the stories you never tell." Its creators, Kyle Simmers and Ryan Dan…

00:50:26  |   Tue 13 Apr 2021
Creative Block | Season 3

Creative Block | Season 3

Trailer for Season Three!

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00:00:47  |   Tue 13 Apr 2021
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