Nocturnal Transmission w/ Ryan Kerr

Ryan Kerr

For 100 days in a row from March until June, I went on Instagram live (@ryanseeker) and chatted with whomever I wanted. And a show happened. Now - after a few months of rest - join me as I interview friends and connections around Canada and the world to ask how they have adapted to these "unprecedented times" and some of the downs and ups of this rollercoaster in our collective history. Released every other Thursday at 7pm EDT.

  1. 08/26/2021

    "Pretty Deadly Self-Defense" w/ Susie Kahlich

    Susie Kahlich (@prettydeadlyofficial) has travelled the world developing and teaching a revolutionary self-defence program that weaponizes everyday gestures — giving her students a physical vocabulary in case of emergency. We talk about how the origin story of Pretty Deadly Self-Defense, how patriarchy lays the foundation for victim-blaming and, the Karate Kid. Oh, and we talk about how Pretty Deadly Self-Defense will become an international household, now that it has reached CIMSPA accreditation in the UK - the world is sure to follow.

  2. 08/12/2021

    "Ambition and Artistry" w/ Maddox Lu

    Artistic phenomenon and fancy foodie Maddox Lu @maddoxthings and I have known each other for a long time. In this episode we talk about where his career ambition originated,  how he repeatedly "lucked-in" to amazing opportunities (like designing Cher's makeup) and how COVID has revealed his next passion.

  3. 07/29/2021

    "Revelations: The Book of Mike" w/ Mike Smith

    Toronto-based Super Queer/Career Queerdo Mike Smith is a non-binary, harm reduction and sexual health advocate who's not afraid to talk about their past in the work that they do. Mike grew up in a extremely religious Mormon household and came to terms with their sexuality and gender identity under the iron dome of an uncompromising religious culture — even surviving multiple rounds of conversion therapy. And yet, Mike has found a way to use their experience to illuminate and bridge build, including with their own family and sharing harm reduction and accepting ethos with other faith-based organizations.

  4. 07/15/2021

    "Picasso, Etrog and deciding our own heroes" w/ Alma Mikulinsky

    Art scholar Alma Mikulinsky talks about how her "niche interest" in Pablo Picasso had her scoured by the Tate Modern in London, UK and the conflict between appreciating, criticizing and adding context to one of the world's most celebrated artists. Oh, and then we make plans to visit Windsor, Ontario to view the most recent Sorel Etrog exhibition she organized, for ribs and hummus, and a lesson on accessibility. Listen for the full story!

  5. 07/01/2021

    "Volta, Mort" w/ Joey Arrigo

    Speaking with Cirque du Soleil alum and über flexible Joey Arrigo about his settling into COVID-induced Toronto life - complete with and the ups, downs and upside downs of building a home and transferring skills from strutting on stage to slinging drinks.

  6. 06/24/2021

    "You Know it's True" w/ @Canada.gov.ca

    Season 2 Opener! Welcome back lovely listeners! This season we're going audio-only (despite the handful of loyal followers who watched on YouTube) *sorry Dad*.  This season kicks off with a fabulous conversation featuring the secret and highly-storied Admin of Instagram account @Canada.gov.ca who wants us to look beyond the internationally acceptable cliché of a peaceful nation of maple syrup drenched hockey players to some of the truth in "True north strong and free". Join us as we talk about what makes the art of Alex Colville so tense and wonderful, the eerie crossovers of Princess Diana and some blonde babes, and that time Jann Arden shit on his post. Oh and what people should really know about Canada...  Enjoy!

  7. 06/17/2021 ·  Bonus

    Season 2 starts next week!

    I'm excited! It's really happening! After a few months away, I'm back, back, back again! New episodes will being again on Thursdays, starting June 24th!

  8. 03/05/2021

    "Another Facet to COVID" w/ Michelle Mai

    (SEASON 1 FINALE!) By day, Michelle Mai is a scientist working in the Bay Area of California and by night (and morning and evening, too!) she facets gems on a cutting wheel in her kitchen. After the murder of George Floyd, her Instagram became as much a platform for anti-racism as it was beautiful sparklies for sale. Michelle and I talk about our shared love of beauty, politics and the blur between creative passion and life. And we talk about her custom design and cut of a "Corona Virus Gemstone". To see Michelle's incredible work and activism, follow her on Instagram and Reddit: @mvmgems  r/shinypreciousgems To learn more about the ethical jewelry industry, visit @ethicalmetalsmiths

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For 100 days in a row from March until June, I went on Instagram live (@ryanseeker) and chatted with whomever I wanted. And a show happened. Now - after a few months of rest - join me as I interview friends and connections around Canada and the world to ask how they have adapted to these "unprecedented times" and some of the downs and ups of this rollercoaster in our collective history. Released every other Thursday at 7pm EDT.

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