Creative Block

Kelela Doerksen was born in British Columbia, moved to Manitoba, and then finally discovered her calling in Alberta. She discusses wanting to become a filmmaker, finding YouTube, and then making the …

Kyle and Matt discuss YouTube demonization, Apple sending out an alarming email to podcasters, and a great app to keep yourself organized.

Philip DeFranco on Momo hoax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

Jordan Drake thought we wanted to be filmmaker, then decided he didn't, and then decided he actually did. Listen to his journey from small town Alberta to working with the largest camera review websi…

Phoebe Fung came to Calgary to work in the oil and gas sector. After many years of rewarding work she knew that she needed to flex her skills as entrepreneur. What better way than to celebrate her lo…

Steve Lazarowych fell in love with video games at an early age. He then discovered later that he was kinda good at creating meetups. He's grown Twitch Calgary to be the place for streamers and stream…

Alex Williams did not like school which is why, obviously, he's becoming a teacher. Along the way to that surprising life choice he's created videos and podcasts. He also values family and friends. T…

Kyle was able to attend the second annual PodCon in Seattle this past weekend. While there he capture audio samples of the convention as well as interviews with the attendees about why podcasting is …

Abracadavers is a new web series that starts with a road trip because of a character's unhealthy obsession with his mother's chair. A couple of the people responsible for the creation of the show, Mo…

Jess Huffman started on a farm, went with the army to Europe, and then finally found himself as a business coach in Calgary. This is a great conversation with a man who has seen a lot and who doesn't…

Thomas Thomas is a band that takes its inspiration from the 1950s and 1960s but with a modern twist. Two of the band's members (Thomas Englund and Shannon Thomas) discuss how they met and why they de…

Bobbie Racette grew up in Saskatchewan, travelled around the world, and then found herself in Calgary when she got a great idea. This is how she developed Canadian Virtual Gurus into a major success.…

Calum Graham saw his father playing the guitar, borrowed it, and then never gave it back. Now he travels the world sharing his music. Also in this conversation we discuss high school music class, bei…

Ben Birney has worn a lot of different hats in his life. He's been a lawyer, a Broadway composer, and now an author. He discusses how he got to be where he is today and just how he's meandered his wa…

J Dirom comes from an artistic family. At an early age he "stole" his father's camera and has been pursuing different ways to express himself ever since. That includes being a tattoo artist, directin…

Matt Mort grew up during the Golden Age of YouTube. Now he crafts stories of his life to share online. But on the way there his life has had some highs and lows. Plus, we discuss YouTube hacks, DJ cl…

Michael Manus thought he was going to be a YouTube star. Then he discovered a love of filmmaking and became really good at it. He's gone from small-town Alberta to working with large brands like Ford…

Amy Brathwaite spent many years in the global aid industry. After giving all she could to that she began seriously pursuing photography and videography to great success. In this conversation you will…

David Youn thought he had it all figured out and then he discovered that he really didn't. A mid-life crisis and move away from Toronto has forced him to pursue his real passions. One of those being …

Azren Raju is, seemingly, infinitely curious. To the point where he will start something new without fully understanding what it is he's actually doing. Just ask him about his podcast. But his love o…

Bruna Mebs was born in Brazil and into a family that valued creativity. She grew up to embrace that creativity and made it her job. In this conversation you will hear about family journals, starting …