the Radical Fabulatorium

John Adam Ian

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The Radical Fabulatorium is both a radio show and a podcast. The show broadcasts weekly on LocalFM/CFMH on Sundays from 7 PM to 9 PM Atlantic Standard Time | Stream it at www.localfm.ca Interviews are released as a podcast after the broadcast and are available on all streaming platforms, or by going to www.theradfab.com

6 days ago

Dee Hernandez on Cuba, Canada, Deshecha, and Making Music That Feeds the Soul

Dee Hernandez joins The Radical Fabulatorium to talk about her upcoming album Deshecha, her newest single “Used,” and the journey that brought her from Cuba to Canada through music. We discuss Dee’s writing process, including how many of her songs begin with bass lines, rhythm, mood, and feeling before lyrics or chords take shape. Dee also talks about writing in both English and Spanish, and how each song’s language is connected to the experience, dream, or memory that inspired it. We get into the stories behind songs like “Used,” “Danzón,” “Odumile,” and “16,” as well as Dee’s work with producer El Tata, musical director John Bailey, and the musicians helping bring her Afro-Cuban, jazz, soul, R&B, funk, and Latin influences together. Dee also speaks openly about coming to Canada as a teenager, reconnecting with Cuban musical traditions, journaling, dreams, motherhood, community, the importance of artistic confidence, and learning to make music that is fully and honestly her own. Dee’s upcoming album Deshecha is on the way, and her music is available now on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms. Check out Dee’s music and tour dates here:https://www.deehernandezmusic.com/ Dee Hernandez photo credit: Terry Winchester Modifications made (cropping and graphic design). The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfabhttps://www.johnadamian.comhttps://www.theradfab.com

1hr 4min
12 Jun

Greg Webber of Kill Chicago on The Next, Songwriting, and Making Art With Friends

Greg Webber of Kill Chicago joins The Radical Fabulatorium for a long-form conversation about the band’s new record The Next, available now! We discuss the recording process, working with Don Levandier, writing songs without worrying whether they sound “Kill Chicago enough,” and the experience of making a record with no compromises. Greg also talks about the importance of adults continuing to make art with their friends, the creative roles inside the band, the stories behind songs like “Through the Walls” and “E over G,” and how Kill Chicago keeps expanding its sound while staying rooted in the same four people making music together. We also get into Greg’s life as a music teacher and conductor, how that compares to being the frontman of a rock band, his early musical path through Fredericton, French Immersion, all-ages shows, Dionisus, Bucket Truck, and the long road toward making songs that are fully his own. Kill Chicago’s new record The Next is available now on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms. Check out the album and other Kill Chicago work here:https://killchicago.bandcamp.com/ Band photo credit: Diane Cole Modifications made (cropping and graphic design).

35 min
17 May

Jeremy Thomas Gilmer | This Rare Earth, Consumer Culture & Hidden Systems

Jeremy Thomas Gilmer joins The Radical Fabulatorium for a long-form conversation about extraction, consumer culture, environmental complexity, hidden systems, and his book This Rare Earth. We discuss the reality behind a $5 t-shirt, the ethics and complexity of resource extraction, and the disconnect many of us experience between the materials and systems that support modern life. Jeremy also talks about storytelling, philosophy, creativity, regional identity, observation, and our shared passion for artists and musicians from New Brunswick, Canada. Check out Jeremy’s latest book and other work here:https://jeremythomasgilmer.com/

1hr 31min
10 May

Yvan Petit | Technique, Telecasters, and Touring the World

Hello, and welcome to the Radical Fabulatorium. On today’s episode, I’m joined by Canadian country guitarist and songwriter Yvan Petit. We talk about Yvan’s journey from growing up playing bars in Timmins, Ontario at just 10 years old, to studying audio engineering, becoming one of Ottawa’s busiest gigging musicians, and eventually spending more than two decades on the road with Johnny Reid. Along the way, we get into Nashville songwriting culture, the realities of touring life, recording techniques, Telecasters, chicken pickin’, the Nashville Number System, and why being a “good hang” matters just as much as talent in the music industry. We also talk about the Quebec and Francophone music scenes, social media success during the pandemic, instrumental songwriting, and the experiences that come with a lifetime spent making music. In this episode: Canadian country guitarist Yvan Petit joins The Radical Fabulatorium to talk Telecasters, chicken pickin’, touring with Johnny Reid, and life as a professional touring musician. Check out Yvan's music and more at: https://yvanpetitmusic.com/ The Radical Fabulatorium: Patreon Instagram Twitter/X Facebook John Adam Ian The Radical Fabulatorium #YvanPetit #JohnnyReid #countrymusic #countryguitar #telecaster #chickenpickin #guitarist #touringmusician #canadianmusician #canadiancountry #musicpodcast #podcastinterview #guitartalk #workingmusician #theradicalfabulatorium #theradfab #interview

1hr 13min
26 Apr

Today Jr | Adam Guidry | Kyle Goguen

On today's episode, Adam Guidry and Kyle Goguen from Today Jr join me to talk about their new single Life on Mars, their creative process, and how the band evolved from a solo project into a fully collaborative group. We get into songwriting, production, spirituality, and the realities of building a band from the ground up. Plus: van breakdowns, flooded basements, and why feeling always comes first. Check out their tour dates, merch, music, and more at: http://linktr.ee/todayjrmusic Band photo credit: Kelsey Cassidy Modifications made: cropping and graphic design. The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab https://www.instagram.com/theradfab https://www.twitter.com/theradfab https://www.facebook.com/theradfab https://www.johnadamian.com https://www.theradfab.com #interview #theradfab #theradicalfabulatorium

1hr 8min
18 Apr

John Linnell | They Might Be Giants | The World Is to Dig

John Linnell from They Might Be Giants joins me to talk about their new album, The World Is to Dig, which is out now! theymightbegiants.com theradfab.com Photo credit: Jon Uleis (CapitalQ), via Wikimedia Commons Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Modifications made (cropping and graphic design).

22 min
15 Apr

Beached Out | Average Weekends

Hello, and welcome to the Radical Fabulatorium. On today’s episode, I’m speaking with husband and wife rock duo Beached Out from Peterborough, Ontario. Beached out are hitting the road in support of their new album Average Weekends. For tour dates, music, merch, and more, check out: https://www.beachedout.com/ Chapters: The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theradfab https://www.twitter.com/theradfab https://www.facebook.com/theradfab ⁠https://www.johnadamian.com https://www.theradfab.com #interview #theradfab #theradicalfabulatorium

49 min
28 Mar

Brent Butt on Stand-Up, Writing Comedy, and Why Bombing Matters

Hello, and welcome to the Radical Fabulatorium. On today’s episode, I’m speaking with Canadian comedian, writer, producer, and author Brent Butt. Brent will be out east on tour, with a stop in Saint John, New Brunswick on April 12 at the beautiful Imperial Theatre. Tickets are still available. Check out Brent’s work, socials, and latest releases here: brentbutt.com

31 min

The Radical Fabulatorium is both a radio show and a podcast. The show broadcasts weekly on LocalFM/CFMH on Sundays from 7 PM to 9 PM Atlantic Standard Time | Stream it at www.localfm.ca Interviews are released as a podcast after the broadcast and are available on all streaming platforms, or by going to www.theradfab.com

Creator

John Adam Ian
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

126
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© John Adam Ian
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