SADCAST: a podcast featuring stories, art and design from "No Fun City." Becca Clarkson
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Hosted by Becca Clarkson, a Vancouver-based journalist with a penchant for amplifying the voices of creatives and change makers in the city. Brought to you by SAD Magazine.
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EP 91: Tip, Don’t Tokenize with Drag King Velvet Ryder
He’s the kind of guy who stares a little too long and can do magic tricks with thongs. Velvet Ryder is his name, and Ken is the human behind this drag sensation. They join SADCAST to discuss their debut into Vancouver’s drag scene, their love for the community and how kings are combatting tokenism.
This episode highlights multidisciplinary artist Tonye Aganaba, as well as Guilt & Co.’s live album that benefits B.C. charities.
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EP 90: A Show For My Younger Self with Actor Joel D. Montgrand
SADCAST is trying out something new for 2024—a podcast crossover! Host Becca Clarkson chats with Joel D. Montgrand, a Rocky Cree actor based in Vancouver, about his new podcast "Actors and Ancestors." With credits like "HBO's True Detective: Night Country" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender," JD is a big deal on the big screen who's using his platform to amplify other Indigenous actors.
Tune into SADCAST's 90th (!) episode to hear how he decided to launch the podcast, as well as part of his interview with True Detective co-star and boxing champion Kai Reis.
There may be a psychedelic grunge gift from Prxncxss Aprntly waiting for you at the end. Theme music and interstitial music by Kimmortal. -
EP 89: Be Your Hero, Baby with Singer-Songwriter/ Drag Artist Dust Cwaine
At 33 years old, and with no formal musical training, David Cutting A.K.A. Dust Cwaine is living their dream of being the lead singer of their very own band. From their entry into Vancouver's drag scene, to their commune with a muse in the parking lot of a Save-On-Foods in Cranbrook, B.C., Dust breaks down their journey to artistic actualization. Why is the song "Hero" by Enrique Inglesias their party trick? How did they end up on Jann Arden's podcast? Tune in to find out.
With music from @unicornriverchild, @pleasebeniceyo, @primpmusic, @lowercase.dream and @kylievmusic.
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EP 88: Seasons in the City with Photographer Mike DiPietro
Did we miss a season? Whoops! Luckily, the guest for this episode is all about keeping up with the times. Mike DiPietro is the photographer behind the project Seasons of East Van and has been chronicling what's in fashion in this city since 2018. Plus, he teaches chemistry to teenagers. Find out more about Mike, why he hates the title of his project, and what inspires him to stop strangers on the street for a photo.
With music from Babe Corner.
https://linktr.ee/BabeCornerBand
Theme music and interstitial music by Kimmortal.
https://kimmortalportal.com/
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EP 87: Between "The Rock" and a home space with singer-songwriter Miranda Joan
Singer-songwriter Miranda Joan (@mirandajoanmusic) has a thing or two to say about home, the issue of SAD Magazine's upcoming issue. She also has a new record coming out in 2023, titled Overstimulated, and the singles she's teased so far promise a wild experience, inspired by an ~*unprecedented*~ time. It's silly, it's sexy, it involves a joke about Dwayne "The Rock Johnson" that goes perfectly far.
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EP 86: Living the Dream with Illustrator Justine Crawford
How does one transition from a 9-5er to full time artist? Justine Crawford (@justinecrawfart) explains to new host Becca Clarkson.
You can come see her cover art for SAD's 33rd issue, WILD, as well as the beer label she helped design for SAD's Sour at our launch party on August 13th @ Tightrope Improv!