35 episodes

Through long form conversations, Ian Foster tries to figure out how other creators do their thing, and why they do it. To start, he talks to colleagues, friends and veterans of the arts community at home in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. These are not so much traditional interviews as they are a chat over coffee or something a little stronger: come sit in and have a listen.

IF and When IF and When with Ian Foster

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Through long form conversations, Ian Foster tries to figure out how other creators do their thing, and why they do it. To start, he talks to colleagues, friends and veterans of the arts community at home in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. These are not so much traditional interviews as they are a chat over coffee or something a little stronger: come sit in and have a listen.

    Season Finale Part 2: Comedian Mary Walsh (Live at The Rooms)

    Season Finale Part 2: Comedian Mary Walsh (Live at The Rooms)

    In the season finale of IF and When, Ian takes the podcast to The Rooms theatre to chat with iconic writer, actor and comedian Mary Walsh! They cover Mary's long career via Codco, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and her new novel. Ever honest, engaging, and funny, Mary talks about the lessons she has learned along the way. Part 2 of 2! 

    • 49 min
    Season Finale Part 1: Comedian Mary Walsh (Live at The Rooms)

    Season Finale Part 1: Comedian Mary Walsh (Live at The Rooms)

    In the season finale of IF and When, Ian takes the podcast to The Rooms theatre to chat with iconic writer, actor and comedian Mary Walsh! They cover Mary's long career via Codco, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and her new novel. Ever honest, engaging, and funny, Mary talks about the lessons she has learned along the way. Part 1 of 2! 

    • 53 min
    Musician Kelly Russell (part 2)

    Musician Kelly Russell (part 2)

    Musician Kelly Russell takes the mic to talk to Ian about playing in Figgy Duff, his various other musical projects, how a side musician makes a living, and so much more in this lively chat. Part 2 of 2! 

    • 55 min
    Musician Kelly Russell (part 1)

    Musician Kelly Russell (part 1)

    Musician Kelly Russell takes the mic to talk to Ian about playing in Figgy Duff, his various other musical projects, how a side musician makes a living, and so much more in this lively chat. Part 1 of 2! 

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Reverend Robert Cooke (part 2)

    Reverend Robert Cooke (part 2)

    The reverend Robert Cooke (St. Mark's Anglican Church in St. John's) takes the mic to discuss all kinds of interesting topics with Ian. Ian and Nancy first met Robert last year at their Christmas show at St. Mark's, and this conversation covers religion's place in our modern world, how the church can improve on things like marriage equality and mental health, a historical approach to the bible, and so much more. Part 2 of 2! 

    • 51 min
    Reverend Robert Cooke (part 1)

    Reverend Robert Cooke (part 1)

    The reverend Robert Cooke (St. Mark's Anglican Church in St. John's) takes the mic to discuss all kinds of interesting topics with Ian. Ian and Nancy first met Robert last year at their Christmas show at St. Mark's, and this conversation covers religion's place in our modern world, how the church can improve on things like marriage equality and mental health, a historical approach to the bible, and so much more. Part 1 of 2! 

    • 55 min

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Mike Dunphy ,

Interesting characters with even better stories

Great way to hear some off the cuff interviews of talented Newfoundlanders. Features a variety of personalities and how the unique local scene shaped their careers.

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