Between 2 Pints

Rob Hunt

In this episode of Between 2 Pints, join us as we raise a glass to the vibrant creative community in Vancouver. Hosted by Rob Hunt this podcast aims to showcase the incredible projects and talents of local creatives while enjoying a pint of beer (or a pint of something else for those who don't drink). Each episode, Rob Hunt sits down with a different creative individual from Vancouver, whether they are artists, musicians, designers, writers, or anyone else making a mark in the local creative scene. Through casual and engaging conversations, we delve into their projects, creative processes, and the inspirations behind their work. With every sip, we celebrate the diverse perspectives and unique visions that make Vancouver's creative community thrive. Listeners can expect to hear inspiring stories, insightful advice, and gain a deeper appreciation for the talented individuals shaping the cultural landscape of this vibrant city. So grab a drink, sit back, and join us for Crafted Conversations, where we raise a toast to our amazing friends and colleagues in the Vancouver creative scene. Cheers!

  1. Sailing the Thunderchild Barry's Boat, Big Refit, and a Life at Sea

    12/15/2025

    Sailing the Thunderchild Barry's Boat, Big Refit, and a Life at Sea

    On this special episode of Between 2 Pints, we record on the water aboard Thunderchild with Barry the Sailor. Barry shares how he stumbled into owning a William Atkin designed wooden yacht, the wild refit that transformed it, and why he walked away from a successful game dev career to chase tall ships, minimalism, and a future world voyage with Haley. We talk safe boating practices, Coast Guard radio moments, the seaplane that takes off mid-interview, and how Barry shoots and edits his entire YouTube series on an iPhone. Topics in This Episode The Thunderchild origin story and the unusual payment plan Turning a log-cabin interior into a proper yacht Tall-ship life, first-mate duties, and docking like a pro Wooden Boat Show at Pender Harbour and the magic of Desolation Sound Budget, anchors, chain, sails, and what it really costs to go cruising Building a channel without a computer: iPhone shooting, InShot, and Prequel Minimalism, liveaboard life, and leaving in September 2026 Check out the video here! https://youtu.be/oECqnAFnTlU Guest Barry the Sailor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SailorBarry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailorbarry/ Boat: Thunderchild, William Atkin “Cleone” design Shot On Aboard Thunderchild, Gabriola Island If You Enjoyed This Subscribe to Between 2 Pints, drop a comment for Barry, and tell us your favorite cruising grounds or wooden-boat stories. Hashtags #Between2Pints, #Sailing, #WoodenBoats, #Liveaboard, #TallShips, #Thunderchild, #DesolationSound, #GabriolaIsland, #BoatRefit, #iPhoneFilmmaking

    36 min
  2. A Journey of Creating "On the Spot" | Art, Vancouver & Weirdness with Hank Lee

    09/03/2025

    A Journey of Creating "On the Spot" | Art, Vancouver & Weirdness with Hank Lee

    Between 2 Pints – Hank Lee (Death by Media Man / On the Spot) This week, Rob sits down with Hank Lee, the mind behind Death by Media Man and the experimental narrative project On the Spot. Over a pint of Guinness, they dive into: The origins of Death by Media Man and how it evolved into On the Spot Using stickers, street art, and multimedia storytelling to create an alternate paranormal history of Vancouver Inspirations ranging from House of Leaves and The Backrooms to analog horror, role-playing game manuals, and the Blair Witch Project The balance between making art for art’s sake and finding ways to support it through grants, merch, and community involvement The intersection of DIY punk-rock creativity, urban exploration, and surrealist narrative world-building If you’re into analog horror, ARGs, liminal spaces, or experimental indie storytelling, this episode is packed with ideas, inspirations, and laughs. Grab a pint and join the conversation! Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/pkNrct8Rmso  Check out Hank’s work: https://www.youtube.com/@OnThisSpot Death by Media Man on YouTube →https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByMediaMan On the Spot series → https://www.youtube.com/@OnThisSpot Listen to more Between 2 Pints episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWHVZ8wraoEubPG4tUCFRnoypwzwsI97_ #Between2Pints, #Podcast, #DeathByMediaMan, #OnTheSpot, #AnalogHorror, #LiminalSpaces, #VancouverArt, #IndieFilm, #ExperimentalArt, #Storytelling

    44 min
  3. Peliplat, Microbudgets & the Art of Indie Film — Bob Woolsey on Between Two Pints

    07/22/2025

    Peliplat, Microbudgets & the Art of Indie Film — Bob Woolsey on Between Two Pints

    Screenwriter, director, and former VFS film-program head Bob Woolsey joins Rob to talk about: Managing international content and monthly Writing Challenges at Peliplat Why he believes “five friends and a Prius” is the sweet spot for indie film Lessons from 18 years at Vancouver Film School (VFS) Memories of directing 70–80 student shorts a year — and how that forged his “prep hard, play on set” style The rise of Run N Gun / Sh*ts N Giggles and why tiny-budget competitions keep filmmakers sharp Balancing creativity with two rescue dogs, beer from 33 Acres, and endless film debates Tips for writers entering Peliplat’s contests (cash prizes + global readership) If you love grassroots filmmaking, community-focused film platforms, or you’re hunting for places to publish your hot takes on movies, this episode is pure gold. Grab a pint and dive in! Links Bob Woolsey: LinkedIn (Bob Woolsey – Peliplat) https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-woolsey-191a20b    Bob Woolsey at Peliplat (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/bob_at_peliplat/    Personal Instagram (food & film) https://www.instagram.com/bob_woolsey/    X (formerly Twitter) https://x.com/bob_woolsey Peliplat: Website – https://www.peliplat.com/ Monthly Writing Challenge – https://filmfreeway.com/PeliplatWritingChallenge Run N Gun (48-Hour) – https://www.rngfest.com/ Sh*ts N Giggles (Under $250) – https://filmfreeway.com/sng

    54 min
  4. Lola Dust Director Dom Cutrupi Talks Sci-Fi, Novels, and Making Films in Canada

    07/11/2025

    Lola Dust Director Dom Cutrupi Talks Sci-Fi, Novels, and Making Films in Canada

    Welcome back to another episode of Between Two Pints! Today, Rob sits down with Dom Cutrupi, director of the prophetic and genre-blending feature Lola Dust, as well as Residents of Arcadia. Dom is also the author behind the dark fantasy series beginning with The Abyss of the Lumber Witch. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about: His early career working at Vatican TV Making movies during the pandemic How Lola Dust accidentally predicted the rise of generative AI Collaborating with Olivier and Vancouver’s musical theatre scene His love of sci-fi, cyberpunk, and historical horror And the deep creative process behind his novels and indie filmmaking Whether you’re a writer, director, or just love stories, this is a must-watch! Watch Dom’s Work IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2661954/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domcutrupi/ Lola Dust (Film IMDb): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22036306/ Lola Dust (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/loladustfilm/ Residents of Arcadia (Full Movie): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEAYZbqHg5s His Novels Dom’s fantasy/horror series begins with The Abyss of Lumberwitch, a story of hidden pasts, ancient mines, and creeping horrors. (Not yet available as audiobook but we’re working on convincing him!) Book 1 – The Abyss of Lumberwitch: https://www.amazon.ca/Abyss-Lumberwitch-Dom-Cutrupi/dp/0995213518 Book 2 – The Tombs of Shang'en Island: https://a.co/d/2ef0PS5 https://www.amazon.ca/Tombs-Shangen-Island-Abyss-Book-ebook/dp/B01N4BEMX5 Book 3 - The Caves of Kendalini https://www.amazon.ca/Caves-Kendalini-Abyss-Book-ebook/dp/B07BTDDSCZ

    43 min
  5. Cutting Through the Noise: Shaun Lang on Editing, Writing, and Warlocks on Bikes

    06/24/2025

    Cutting Through the Noise: Shaun Lang on Editing, Writing, and Warlocks on Bikes

    Youtube video link https://youtu.be/RB0hZ45iu_g In this episode of Between Two Pints, Rob sits down with professional editor and writer Shaun Lang for a deep and hilarious dive into the world of post-production, indie filmmaking, and finding your voice. Shaun shares how he rose from assistant editor to cutting feature films with names like Seth Green, and what it’s really like working with Avid versus Final Cut or DaVinci. They talk Canadian cinema, hidden gems like Blackberry and The Holdovers, and the magic of using Soviet lenses and Pro-Mist filters to create that nostalgic fantasy feel. Things get wildly creative as Shaun pitches a dream film: a supernatural bike rave movie set in Vancouver featuring warlocks, rising seas, and a showdown against West Coast billionaires. From steel drum editing rooms to the gritty texture of film grain, this episode has everything you’d expect from two filmmakers drinking beer and geeking out about the craft. Shaun Lang IMDB  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4612962/ Shaun Lang – Editing Professional https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-lang-83517b93  Instagram @langonfilm https://www.instagram.com/langonfilm/ Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders (Feature, 2022) IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16375952/ Mercy (Feature, 2023) IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26439204/  The Highest Stakes (Upcoming) Press announcement (mentions Seth Green, Dylan Walsh, Charlie Weber): https://ca.news.yahoo.com/dylan-walsh-seth-green-charlie-223042365.html  The Order of the Black Eyes (Short, 2022) IMDb listing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23642160/  Hashtags: #BetweenTwoPints , #filmeditor , #indiefilm , #CanadianCinema , #PostProduction , #AvidMediaComposer , #FinalCutPro , #DaVinciResolve , #FilmmakingPodcast , #BikeRaveMovie , #WarlocksAndWheels , #SupernaturalThriller , #SethGreen , #EditingLife , #BehindTheScenes

    57 min

About

In this episode of Between 2 Pints, join us as we raise a glass to the vibrant creative community in Vancouver. Hosted by Rob Hunt this podcast aims to showcase the incredible projects and talents of local creatives while enjoying a pint of beer (or a pint of something else for those who don't drink). Each episode, Rob Hunt sits down with a different creative individual from Vancouver, whether they are artists, musicians, designers, writers, or anyone else making a mark in the local creative scene. Through casual and engaging conversations, we delve into their projects, creative processes, and the inspirations behind their work. With every sip, we celebrate the diverse perspectives and unique visions that make Vancouver's creative community thrive. Listeners can expect to hear inspiring stories, insightful advice, and gain a deeper appreciation for the talented individuals shaping the cultural landscape of this vibrant city. So grab a drink, sit back, and join us for Crafted Conversations, where we raise a toast to our amazing friends and colleagues in the Vancouver creative scene. Cheers!