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'Round The Campfire
by Spooky McScaryface
Gather 'round the campfire and listen! This is the monthly (or so) podcast for the Ghost Stories YYC Project, where artists create work inspired by ghost stories, folk tales and urban legends, then write a story to go along with it. We'll be interviewing artists, talking art life, and waxing philosophical as armchair podcasters often do.
Episodes
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Season 4 Episode 4 - How does Format and Medium affect a story with Kes Radford.
This time around we're joined by Kes Radford, a writer and copy editor based in Calgary. We have a super interesting chat about format, what it is, why it's important, and the huge role it plays in all forms of storytelling.
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Season 4 Episode 3 - Storytelling Through Visual Art and Writing with Robin Rivers
We sit down with Robin Rivers, a writer based in BC, to chat about the relationship between visual art and storytelling. After all, art without a story, is just wallpaper. Listen in and find out what makes them so intertwined.
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Season 4 - Episode 2: Why Do We Love Horror Stories
In today's episode we sit down with writers Sara Mattsson and John Mawdsley to have a chat about why we love horror stories. We get into the weeds about writing, and horror writing in particular. Sit back and listen!
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Season 4 - Episode 1: Catching Up With Patrick
In this episode, John and Mat have a conversation with Patrick Moskwa about the importance of Materials in art making. We also have a catch up about imposter syndrome, and how Patrick has been doing with that elusive monster over the past few years. Keep it Spooky!
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A Most Unusual Pregnancy
Art by Daniel Audet, Story by Brandon Ostrom
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Edgar
Art and Story by Chris Flodberg
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The Offering
Art by Ryan Smitham and Samantha Leriger, Story by Samantha Leriger
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Spider Ball
Art and Story by Jamie Gray
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Screaming Through The Bark
Art by Brian "Bunny" Batista, Story by John Mawdsley
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Night Light
Art and Story by Grant Waddell
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Magpie Bridge
Art and Poem by Anita Harris
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Into The Dark
Art by Kenzie Housego, Story by Concetta Zurzolo and Kenzie Housego
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Glass Eyes
Art and Story by Doras
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Drought
Art and Story by Jessica Richter
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Cried Wolf
Art and Story by John Roberts
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Church On The Way To Work
Art by Mieke Uhryniuk-Smith, Story by Brandon Ostrom
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Cheese
Art by Hollis Parrott, Story by Eric Hargreaves
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A Breakup
Art by Bruce Watson, Story by Judith Pond
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A Grave Situation
Art and Poem by Sarah Slaughter
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Campfire Stories
Art and Story by Jimmy Munkaspeni
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Season 3 - Episode 1 - Alex, Shane, Collage, Appropriation, Copyright, and almost AI
We are back! In this first episode of season 3 (we know.. we skipped 2) we are back chatting with Shane Joines, and Alex Tkachuk, two collage artists based in Montreal. We have a massive conversation about a lot of different topics, from genre to inspiration, copyright, appropriation (tisk tisk)...
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Episode 11 - Once in a Blue Moon Halloween Special - A Selection of Readings
Happy Halloween! On today's episode we have a special selection of readings from Ghost Stories YYC Volume 2! Fair Silver Air with Art & Story by Amy Gaulin Ghost of their Former Selves with Art & Story by Anita Harris Prairie Reliquary with Art by Jamie Gray & Story by Ashley Gray Growl with Art…
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Episode 10 - The Show Approaches! With a Special Bonus - Two Preview Stories!
Mat and John talk about the upcoming opening receptions at Ruberto Ostberg Gallery for Ghost Stories YYC Volume 2. We chat about some of the guidelines that will be in place for the opening during the pandemic. And as a special bonus, we read two of the stories that will be in the show! These…
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Episode 9 - H.P Lovecraft, Cosmic Horror, Existential Dread, or as Artists Put It: What the F*** Am I Doing With My Life?
In this episode we chat with glass artist Mackenzie Roth about all this cosmic, microcosmic, and what artists can learn from the mythos created by H.P. Lovecraft, specifically cosmicism and existentialism. Listen if you dare! Check out Kenzie's work: Instagram: @Flufur.art On the interwebs:...
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Episode 8 - Michelle, and how to Stop Being a Perfectionist & Start Being a Good Enoughist
In this episode we sit down with Calgary based glass artist Michelle Atkinson. We get into the thick of all things perfectionist, and try to break down how to fight it, along with why we might also want to sometime embrace it. Check out Michelle's work: Instagram: @jewelnotes On the interwebs:...
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Episode 7 - Jamie & Avril and the Benefits of Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously
Today we chat with Jamie Gray and Avril Lopez, two artists taking part in Volume 2 of Ghost Stories YYC. We start talking about the benefits of not taking yourself too seriously, but quickly find that being serious is quite useful, as long as it comes with a heavy dose of levity. Check out…
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Episode 6 - Aaron & Katrina and Talent Vs. Hard Work
In this episode we sit down and chat with Aaron Navrady and Katrina Zidichouski. We get into the weeds about talent, and whether or not it really exists, or if it all just boils down to owning your success and putting in the work. Listen on to hear what we think! Aaron Navrady Katrina Zidichouski...
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Episode 5 - Patrick and how we deal with Imposter Syndrome
In this episode of 'Round the Campfire, we chat with Calgary based Architect and Artist Patrick Moskwa. We talk about the deadly monster that sits on all our shoulders, good ol' Imposter Syndrome. Sit back and listen to our trials and tribulations in experiencing, and dealing with, something that...
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Episode 4 - Mel, Kelly & Jimmy and the Business of Art
In this episode we sat down with Melanie Pope and Kelly Collier of The Queendom Arts, and Jimmy Munkaspeni, a tattoo artist from Immaculate Concept. We chat about money, business, and the trials and tribulations of mixing all of that with fine art. All three of them are taking part in this year's...
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Episode 3 - Fear of the Unknown
John and Mat talk about fear of the unknown, making art with uncertainty, and harrowing times while camping. If you want to check out the book they mention in the show, you can find it at your local book store by asking for: Art and Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by...
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Episode 2 - Anita & Bruce
In this episode we talk with Anita Harris and Bruce Watson, two of the artists from Ghost Stories YYC Volume 1. We chat about what it was like to write stories in tandem with their art, the experience of leaving art behind after school and then finding their passions again, the perils of making...
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Episode 1 - Welcome, Ghost Stories YYC
What the heck is this all about? Well, John and Mat are going to try their best to tell you. We talk about the Ghost Stories YYC project in the first episode of 'Round The Campfire. Things get silly, you probably shouldn't take us too seriously.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Gather 'round the campfire and listen! This is the monthly (or so) podcast for the Ghost Stories YYC Project, where artists create work inspired by ghost stories, folk tales and urban legends, then write a story to go along with it. We'll be interviewing artists, talking art life, and waxing philosophical as armchair podcasters often do.
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Spooky McScaryface
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'Round The Campfire currently has 32 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is 'Round The Campfire about?
Gather 'round the campfire and listen! This is the monthly (or so) podcast for the Ghost Stories YYC Project, where artists create work inspired by ghost stories, folk tales and urban legends, then write a story to go along with it. We'll be interviewing artists, talking art life, and waxing...
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'Round The Campfire is created and hosted by Spooky McScaryface.
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