The PHYS Podcast
by The Wrong Crowd Collective
The PHYS Podcast is where creativity, storytelling, and human experience meet. Hosted by Tyson Martin, the show features conversations with photographers, filmmakers, artists, adventurers, and storytellers from around the world. Through honest discussions on creativity, resilience, mental health, and the power of visual storytelling, each episode explores the stories behind the people who inspire us. Listened to in 107+ countries, The PHYS Podcast reminds us that creativity has the power to connect, heal, and transform lives.
Episodes
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Ep 124 - John Thatcher On Branding, Creativity & Why Great Work Isn't Enough
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with John Thatcher, a San Francisco-based creative leader who has spent the past 15 years working in branding, design, marketing, and storytelling, helping businesses find their identity and connect with the people they're trying to reach. From...
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Ep 123 - Steve Evans: 30 Years of Portraits, Forgotten Stories & Life in the Ottawa Valley
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Steve Evans, an award-winning Canadian documentary and portrait photographer based in Wakefield, Canada, whose remarkable project, Life in the Ottawa Valley, has been more than 30 years in the making. Steve's photography has earned...
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Ep 122 - Ryan J Leone On NYC Photography, Film, Digital & Finding Your Own Way
New York City has been photographed a million different ways. So how do you make something that actually feels like your own? On this episode of The PHYS Podcast, I sit down with Ryan J Leone, a New York City photographer and filmmaker working across film and digital photography, commercial...
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Ep 121 - Noel McIntyre - The Photograph Is Only the Beginning
Noel McIntyre has one hell of a résumé. But that’s not really why I wanted to talk to him. Noel is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker based in Mullingar, Ireland, whose work crosses documentary, reportage, street photography, filmmaking and sport. He’s been named IPPVA Irish Reportage...
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Ep 120 - Pale Blue Wave: Photographing Strangers, Human Connection & Just Doing the Work.
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, Tyson Martin sits down with Ryan Daniel, better known as Pale Blue Wave, a Portland-based street photographer, portrait photographer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller known for approaching complete strangers and documenting the people and stories he...
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Ep 119 - Wayne Simpson: Creating Powerful Portraits Through Story, Emotion & Connection
On this episode of The PHYS Podcast, I sit down with Wayne Simpson, an Ojibwe photographer from Aamjiwnaang First Nation, based in Elora, Ontario. Wayne is known for his dramatic portrait photography and atmospheric landscape work. His portraits have a cinematic, almost mythic quality—images that...
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Ep 118 - Brie Stockwell: Photography, Creative Confidence & Building a Sustainable Creative Life
What happens when photography becomes more than making beautiful images and becomes a way to better understand yourself, your creativity, and how you see the world? On this episode of The PHYS Podcast, host Tyson Martin sits down with Brie Stockwell, a nature and landscape photographer, creative...
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Ep 117 - Ben Girardi On Adventure, Action Sports Photography & Storytelling in the Mountains
What does it take to create photographs that make people feel like they're standing in the middle of the adventure? In this episode of The PHYS Podcast, Tyson Martin sits down with award-winning adventure and action sports photographer Ben Girardi to explore a career built on documenting…
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Ep 116 - Peter Andrew Lusztyk on Creativity, Commercial Photography & Seeing the Extraordinary
What if great photography isn't about finding extraordinary subjects, but learning to see the extraordinary in the everyday? On this episode I sit down with acclaimed Canadian photographer Peter Andrew Lusztyk, an award-winning editorial and commercial photographer whose work transforms…
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Ep 115 - Travis W. Keyes On Cinematic Storytelling & Why Authenticity Always Wins
What makes a photograph unforgettable? For filmmaker, photographer, and creative director Travis W. Keyes, it's rarely the perfectly posed moment. It's everything in between, the quiet expressions, genuine emotion, unexpected connection, and the stories that unfold when people simply allow...
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Ep 114 - Kofi Yeboah On Creativity, Culture & Building Meaningful Work
What does it take to create work that truly means something? In this episode of The PHYS Podcast, Tyson Martin sits down with Ontario-based creative director, photographer, and filmmaker Kofi Yeboah for a conversation about creativity, culture, purpose, and the lifelong pursuit of meaningful...
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Ep 113 - The Long Way Home: Spencer Harding on Adventure, Photography & the Stories Found Between
What draws someone to spend their life chasing forgotten roads, sleeping under the stars, riding strange bicycles, and documenting the world through a camera? For Tucson-based photographer, writer, and bike touring advocate Spencer Harding, those pursuits have become a way of life. A longtime...
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Ep 112 - Niikai Wells: Visual Storytelling, Healing & Photography That Matters
What if a single photograph could tell an entire story? For New York-based documentary and portrait photographer Niikai Wells, that's the goal every time he presses the shutter. On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with military veteran, photographer, and visual storyteller Niikai...
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Ep 111 - Trent Mitchell: Award-Winning Photography, Australian Lustre & The Art of Seeing Differently
In this episode I sit down with Trent Mitchell, one of Australia's most respected photographers, authors, and visual storytellers. For more than two decades, Trent has been creating work that explores the relationship between people, landscape, culture, and the environments we shape and that…
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Ep 110 - Shayd Johnson: Adventure Photography, Storytelling, Conservation & Life on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast
In this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with commercial and editorial photographer Shayd Johnson, a visual storyteller based on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast whose work is rooted in authentic connection, environmental storytelling, and a deep respect for the natural world. Over the...
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Ep 109 - Andy Mumford: Travel, Exploration & The Art of Seeing the World
In this episode I sit down with photographer, educator, filmmaker, and writer Andy Mumford. Originally from the United Kingdom and now based in Lisbon, Portugal, Andy has spent years exploring some of the world's most remarkable landscapes, building a career that combines travel, photography,...
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Ep 108 - Izzy Lidsky On Ski Photography, Action Sports Storytelling, Film Photography & Life Behind the Lens
What started in a high school darkroom shooting 35mm and medium format film eventually evolved into a career documenting the people, places, and culture that define outdoor adventure. Around the same time she discovered photography, Izzy watched her first ski film and instantly fell in love with...
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Ep 107 - Natalie Carriere: Adventure Photography, Outdoor Storytelling & Life Behind the Lens
In this episode I sit down with adventure, lifestyle, and extreme sports photographer Natalie Carriere. Natalie specializes in creating powerful visual stories for athletes, brands, events, and outdoor organizations, working in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. From remote…
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Ep 106 - Megan Costello: Surf Culture, Storytelling & Life on the North Shore
In this episode I sit down with photographer, filmmaker, writer, and creative director Megan Costello, a visual storyteller whose work captures the intersection of surf culture, adventure, creativity, and human connection. Based on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, Megan has built an impressive...
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Ep 105 - Kimberley Kufaas: Vancouver Island, Ancestry & Stories Rooted in Place
Kimberley Kufaas: Vancouver Island, Ancestry & Stories Rooted in Place In this episode I sit down with Vancouver Island photographer and storyteller Kimberley Kufaas. With more than a decade behind the lens, Kimberley has built a body of work shaped by the rugged landscapes, changing weather, and...
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Ep 104 - Nolis Anderson: Leaving Medicine, Following Creativity & Trusting the Path
What happens when you walk away from a successful career to follow a creative calling? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Chicago-based photographer Nolis Anderson, a visual storyteller whose work explores culture, identity, community, and the human experience. Before…
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Ep 103 - Dan Tamarkin On Leica History, Collecting Cameras, and the Culture of Photography
To launch this new era, I sit down with Dan Tamarkin, owner of Tamarkin Camera and the Rangefinder Gallery in Chicago, one of the most respected Leica-focused galleries and camera showrooms in the world. Photography has been part of Dan's life from the very beginning. His father, Stan Tamarkin,...
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Ep 102 - Caleb Knueven: Skateboarding, Filmmaking & The Pull of Analog Photography
How many creative careers begin with a skateboard and a video camera? Like many kids growing up around skateboarding, Caleb initially wanted to be the one landing tricks. But around the age of twelve, he realized something important: while some of his friends were progressing faster on their...
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Ep 101 - Jillian Brown: Resilience, Wilderness & The Healing Power of Nature
What happens when the wilderness becomes more than a place to explore? What happens when it becomes a place to heal? Jillian's story is one of perseverance, courage, and transformation. Raised on a small island in Northwestern Ontario, she grew up surrounded by wildlife, forests, and water. After...
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Ep 100 - Scott Evans, Cinematic Storytelling & 100 Conversations About Photography
Episode 100 of The P.H.Y.S Podcast is more than a milestone. It's a celebration of a simple belief that started this entire journey: For this special milestone episode, I sit down with photographer, filmmaker, and art director Scott Evans. Based in California's Bay Area and originally from Santa...
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Ep 99 - Liz Rosa: Movement, Timeless Beauty & Creating With Intention
What gives a photograph a sense of timelessness? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Vancouver-based multidisciplinary artist and photographer Liz Rosa, whose work blends movement, emotion, and elegance into imagery that feels both contemporary and timeless. Working across…
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Ep 98 - Hailey Elise: Professional Mountain Bike Athlete and Action Sports Photographer
On Episode 98 of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Hailey Elise, a professional mountain bike athlete, photographer, and filmmaker whose life is built around adventure, creativity, and the outdoors. Raised in the mountains surrounding Vancouver, British Columbia, Hailey developed a deep...
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Ep 97 - Ben Horton: National Geographic, Conservation & Photography That Creates Change
Can a photograph change the world? For Ben Horton, that question isn't theoretical. It's something he's spent his entire career proving. For more than sixteen years, Ben has worked with National Geographic, creating stories across Mongolia, Nepal, Thailand, China, Haiti, the Canadian Arctic, and...
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Ep 96 - Ryan Aanderud: Street Photography, Community & The Power of Showing Up
What if photography isn't really about photographs? What if it's about the relationships we build along the way? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Portland, Oregon–based street photographer Ryan Aanderud, whose work is a powerful reminder that photography can be an act of...
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Ep 95 - Daniel Alberdeston: Surf Photography, Wave Riding & Chasing Moments
What keeps photographers coming back to the ocean? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with photographer, traveler, and wave chaser Daniel Alberdeston for a conversation about photography, bodyboarding, travel, and the pursuit of moments that can't be repeated. Daniel's story is…
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Ep 94 - Afonso Salcedo: Cinematic Storytelling, Human Connection & The Art of Seeing People
What happens when twenty years of cinematic storytelling meets the real, unscripted human experience? In this episode of The Life of Phys Podcast, Tyson sits down with Los Angeles–based portrait and documentary photographer Afonso Salcedo. Before stepping into still photography, Afonso spent two...
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Ep 93 - Jens Ochlich: Americana, Identity & Two Years of The Life of Phys Podcast
What happens when photography becomes a bridge between the life you imagined and the life you eventually find yourself living? Born and raised in West Germany and now living in California for more than sixteen years, Jens brings a unique perspective shaped by two very different worlds. Growing up...
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Ep 92 - Nick Spector: Street Photography, Self-Publishing & The Value of Returning
What happens when you return to the same place, not to find something new, but to see it differently? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Toronto-based photographer Nick Spector for a conversation about street photography, creative growth, and the power of staying committed to...
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Ep 91 - Matt Day: Documentary Photography, Creativity & The Stories Closest to Home
What if the most meaningful photographs aren't waiting somewhere far away? What if they're already right in front of you? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with photographer and YouTuber Matt Day, whose black-and-white documentary photography has inspired a global community of...
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Ep 90 - Krystle Wright: Adventure Photography, Risk & Pursuing Extraordinary Stories
What does it take to create photographs in places where most people would never dare to stand? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Krystle Wright, an Australian adventure photographer and director whose work has redefined what is possible in action and adventure storytelling....
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Ep 89 - Amy Horowitz On Street Photography, Human Connection, and Her Photobook A Walk in the Park.
Amy Horowitz is a New York City–based street photographer whose work transforms everyday public spaces into powerful, human stories. Any Studied at the International Center of Photography (ICP), Amy has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary street and documentary…
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Ep 88 - Dennys Ilic: Celebrity Portraits, Creative Longevity & The Art of Honest Photography
What makes a portrait truly memorable? Is it the fame of the person in front of the camera—or the honesty revealed in the moment? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Los Angeles-based photographer and former cinematographer Dennys Ilic, a world-class portrait artist whose work...
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Ep 87 - Brandon Talbot: Creativity, Consistency & Playing the Long Game
What does it take to keep showing up for your creative work year after year? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with photographer, videographer, and YouTuber Brandon Talbot, a creator who has spent years openly sharing his photography journey while, as he likes to say, making...
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Ep 86 - Bryanna Bradley: Surf Photography, Resilience & Chasing the Work That Feels True
What happens when photography becomes part of the healing process? On this episode of The PHYS Podcast, I sit down with Bryanna Bradley, a Tofino-based surf and outdoor photographer whose work captures the raw beauty, emotion, and human connection found both in and out of the water.…
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Ep 85 - JuanCarlos Gonzalez: Photojournalism, Community & Storytelling With Intention
What does it mean to photograph people and places with care? JuanCarlos Gonzalez is a Puerto Rican photojournalist and visual storyteller whose work is rooted in authenticity, human connection, and a deep sense of place. Based in Plymouth, Vermont, his work across portraiture, documentary...
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Ep 84 - Raheem Nelson Returns: Honest Storytelling, Patience & The Long Road of Creative Growth
What happens when you stop chasing photographs and start paying attention to the moments unfolding right in front of you? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back Raheem Nelson for a conversation about creativity, patience, and the ongoing process of developing a photographic voice....
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Ep 83 - Jonathan Pitts-Wiley Returns: Patience, Presence & The Evolution of Seeing
What if growth as a photographer has less to do with making better images and more to do with learning how to see? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back Jonathan Pitts-Wiley for a thoughtful conversation about creative growth, long-term commitment, and the quiet discipline…
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Ep 82 - Larry Everage Returns: Documentary Photography, Culture & The Power of Staying Grounded
What does it take to create meaningful work in a world constantly demanding attention? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back photographer Larry Everage for a conversation about growth, authenticity, and the responsibility that comes with documenting culture. Since his first...
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Ep 81 - Michael Taylor Returns: Patience, Process & The Long Road of Creative Growth
What happens when you stop chasing photographs and start paying attention to the process itself? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I welcome back photographer Michael Taylor for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, patience, and the evolution that happens when you commit to the work...
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Ep 80 - Ben Tobin Returns: Long-Term Projects, Community & Photographing Home
What happens when you stop searching for photographs somewhere else and begin paying closer attention to where you already are? I welcome back photographer Ben Tobin for a deeper conversation about place, presence, and the power of long-term storytelling. Based in Spokane, Washington, Ben has...
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Ep 79 - Kyle McDougall: Documentary Photography, Place & The Stories Hidden in the Landscape
What can a forgotten town, an empty road, or a quiet landscape reveal about who we are? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with documentary and landscape photographer Kyle McDougall, whose work explores the intersections of place, history, memory, and time. Originally from…
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Ep 78 - Rachael Galipo: Adventure, Creativity & Seeing Life From Both Sides of the Lens
What happens when you're equally comfortable behind the camera and in front of it? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Rachael Galipo, a photographer, model, and director whose work is fueled by curiosity, adventure, and genuine human connection. Rachael has built a creative...
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Ep 77 - Danielle L. & Caroline Goldstein: Photography, Storytelling & The Art of Transience
What happens when photography and writing come together to tell a story neither medium could tell alone? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Danielle L. Goldstein and Caroline Goldstein, two creatives whose collaboration beautifully bridges photography and storytelling. Based…
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Ep 76 - Joe Wakefield: Mountain Bike Photography, Community & Documenting MTB Culture from Within
What happens when you stop photographing a culture from the outside and become part of it? On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Joe Wakefield, an award-winning mountain bike and events photographer based in Squamish, British Columbia, whose work has become synonymous with the...
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Ep 75 - Mirae Campbell: Adventure Photography, Authentic Storytelling & Building a Purpose-Driven Creative Life
What makes a photograph feel alive? For Mirae Campbell, it's not just about the action, the location, or even the light. It's about connection. On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with adventure and action sports photographer Mirae Campbell, a visual storyteller whose work captures...
About this show
The PHYS Podcast is where creativity, storytelling, and human experience meet. Hosted by Tyson Martin, the show features conversations with photographers, filmmakers, artists, adventurers, and storytellers from around the world. Through honest discussions on creativity, resilience, mental health, and the power of visual storytelling, each episode explores the stories behind the people who inspire us. Listened to in 107+ countries, The PHYS Podcast reminds us that creativity has the power to connect, heal, and transform lives.
Hosted by
The Wrong Crowd Collective