The Phosphenes Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Darla Daniels, a Métis singer, songwriter, and fiddle player, whose EP 1992 was released last fall.We talk about the road to Many Miles, staying connected to tradition, and building a creative life through music.This is a conversation about identity, artistry, and following what calls you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and mentor Sarah Sanders to talk about what it really looks like to choose a life you love.We talk about her riding program, the path that led her there, and the decisions she had to make along the way.This is a conversation about trusting what you want, navigating uncertainty, and building something that actually feels right. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

This week’s episode is a short Artist Spotlight, featuring the Vancouver-based pop punk band Chief State.They have an exciting new album titled “Keep Your Friends Closer” dropping on April 17th, and the singles that have been released so far have all been fantastic!I also talk a bit about the experience of hosting a podcast, and which episode has been my most viewed one to date! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

The natural resources and wealth that once drew people West now threaten to tear a nation apart.In this episode of The Phosphenes Podcast I discuss life back East, the Alberta separatism movement, and what it’s like to move across the country with Nick Williams, who came to Grande Prairie 20 years ago following the call of opportunity that has brought so many other people here as well. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

What does it mean to study the past, and why does it still matter?In this episode of The Phosphenes Podcast, I sit down with Kendra, an archaeologist based in Canada.We talk about what it’s like to build a career in archaeology, the realities of working in the field, and the deeper significance of preserving history in a world that’s constantly moving forward.This conversation explores:• the path into archaeology and what the work actually looks like• why the past still shapes the way we live today• the importance of remembering, documenting, and protecting what came before usKendra’s perspective is a reminder that the past isn’t something we leave behind, it’s something we carry with us, whether we realize it or not. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

Introducing the Artist Spotlight, solo episodes where I share artists across different mediums who inspire me or whose work I genuinely enjoy.First up: Shares, a DJ based in Denver, Colorado, who is also my friend.This also happens to be The Lost Episode, the very first one I attempted to record. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

In this episode of The Phosphenes Podcast, I sit down with my friend Andrew Rae, who left Australia and ended up finding the home he’d been seeking in Canada.The path wasn’t simple. Immigration rarely is. There were obstacles, uncertainty, and moments where the easier choice would have been to go back to Australia.But he persevered, and has now built a life for himself here, an ocean away from the small Australian town where he grew up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

In this episode, I sit down with emerging artist Seb Lind to talk about the early stages of building a music career.From writing songs after long workdays to taking creative risks and chasing a dream, Seb shares his journey so far. Featuring an acoustic performance of his single “Cheap Cigars”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

This brief introduction outlines the intention behind The Phosphenes Podcast and the conversations to come.The first full episode releases next Tuesday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com