Creative Block artwork

Creative Block

90 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Hosted by Kyle Marshall, owner of Media Lab YYC, Creative Block features interviews with artists and entrepreneurs about where they came from, what they're doing now, and where they want to go. Certain episodes profile internet culture and how that influences online creators.

Arts Business artist entrepreneur talk show discussion interview creative block
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

Dominique Prinet | author of Flying to Extremes

February 15, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

Dominique Prinet has been many things in his life. Pilot, captain, businessman, and teacher are all roles he's had. But now he wants to share what he's learned. In this episode he talks with Kyle about growing up in France at the end of World War 2, coming to Canada, and how to navigate by using the stars. Pick up a copy of Flying to Extremes here: https://www.hancockhouse.com/products/flying-to-extremes Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally gro...

Robert Price | Bōde Canada

December 28, 2021 23:11 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MB

The real estate process feels like it has intentionally been made to be confusing. Robert Price decided he wanted to change that and so created his company Bōde to help. In this episode he discuses his love of tennis, helping people in rural areas get high speed internet, and the decision to strike out on his own as an entrepreneur. Check out Bōde's website here: https://home.bode.ca Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community support...

Chris Patrick | author of Disasters to Dreams

December 20, 2021 19:56 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Chris Patrick has had some pretty traumatic events happen in his life. But he was able to take those challenges and create something wonderful out of his life. In this episode he tells Kyle why he took up skateboarding, how he opened up his first business, and when he finally made the decision to write a book. Check out Chris Patrick's website here: https://chrispatrick.net Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You ca...

Introducing: Somebody Date Jenn and Kyle

November 23, 2021 18:35 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

Kyle showcased a new podcast he's co-hosting with Jenn Sanford called Somebody Date Jenn and Kyle. You can follow the podcast here: https://www.somebodydatejennandkyle.com Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab...

Podcasting Update

November 09, 2021 20:31 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

Kyle gives a rundown of the different podcast Media Lab is working on. Let him know your favourite! Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: ATB Cares - https://www.atbcares.com - ATB Cares makes it easy for all Albertans to support the causes they care about. In addition to you...

Vanessa Jette | Abracadavers

October 26, 2021 16:21 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

Calgary is becoming the backdrop to many film and television productions. One of those is Abracadavers, which will be bringing out its second season soon. Vanesa Jette joins Kyle to discuss how she came to be hired and her hopes for the future. Follow Vanessa here: https://www.instagram.com/justvaaanessa/ Find out more about Abracadavers here: https://www.abracadavers.tv Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can ...

David Royer | Dream Rocket Media

October 12, 2021 19:23 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

Branding is so important for any company today. David Royer joins Kyle to explain how you can strengthen your brand, his history with animation, and why it's never bad to come up with a little song and dance. Find out more about Dream Rocket Media here: https://www.dreamrocketmedia.com Or you can follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamrocketmedia Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more ...

Waleed Shah | Photographer

September 28, 2021 15:52 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Waleed Shah accidentally became a photographer. While he does have a passion for creating art he also enjoys giving back to the community. In this episode he talks with Kyle about starting out and finding his unique voice. Check out Waleed's website: https://www.waleedshah.ae And follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waleedshah/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to ...

Tyler McCombs | Devon + Lang

September 14, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

Tyler McCombs had a romantic evening with his wife ruined because of bad underwear. That sparked the idea of a new kind of underwear company. In this episode he talks with Kyle about having the entrepreneurial spirit, finding the right collaborators, and how the company is still adding new ideas. You can visit the Devon + Lang website: https://devonandlang.com You can also visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DEVONandLANG Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devon...

Gillian Williamson | Studio Lumen

August 24, 2021 15:30 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MB

Gillian Williamson took a chance when she moved across the country and then started her own business without knowing anyone in her new city. She joins Kyle to discuss the magic of video, trusting your gut, and why Alberta is unique when it come to entrepreneurship. Check out Studio Lumen's website: https://www.studiolumen.ca You can also follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumencalgary/ See their work on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdfn6YyxgE1y...

Adam O'Brien | Bitcoin Well

August 10, 2021 16:27 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MB

Bitcoin can seem convoluted and scary. Adam O'Brien, Founder and CEO of Bitcoin Well, joins Kyle to discuss how he got into Bitcoin in the first place and then took that passion in creating a business that helps to simplify the process for others. You can visit Bitcoin Well here: https://bitcoinwell.com Or you can follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinWell You can follow Adam on Twitter as well: https://twitter.com/adamobrien_ Creative Block is a proud member of T...

Lisa Bush | Author of City Hall

July 27, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

Lisa Bush is the author of City Hall. It's a mystery set in Calgary! Lisa talks with Kyle about how she came to Calgary, what the past year has been like, and what made her want to write a work of fiction in the first place. Visit Lisa's website: http://lisabush.ca Or follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabush_writer/ Or Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaBush_Writer Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported....

Azren Raju | The Language Nerd

July 13, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

Azren Raju has a business that had a lot of in-person elements. The past year has been different but it allowed Azren to focus on other things. Now he's excited about what the future holds for learning languages and expanding his business. You can go to Azren's website: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com Or you can follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyglotazren/ Or watch his YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/azrenthelanguagenerd Creative Block is a proud mem...

Alex Sarian | Arts Commons

June 22, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 58 MB

Alex Sarian started his tenure as President and CEO of Arts Commons in January of 2020. He brought with him a great knowledge of how to run a successful arts organization. He talks with Kyle about what's helped him through the past year and what makes him excited about the future of Arts Commons and Calgary. Find out more about Arts Commons here: https://artscommons.ca Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yycarts/ Or Twitter: https://twitter.com/yycarts Creative Blo...

Kyo-Jean Chung | Kindling Food Co., Sugar Water, You & I Café and Bakery

June 08, 2021 16:10 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

Kyo-Jean Chung grew up watching his parents run a café. He knew he also wanted to put his mark on food. Now he's begun two food startups and taken over his parents' café while still looking at ways to innovate. He joins Kyle to discuss coffee, Calgary, and cocktails. Kindling Food Co. website: https://www.kindlingfood.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindlingfoodco/ Sugar Water website: https://sugarwater.bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarwater.bar/ You & I Ca...

Stafford Arima | Artistic Director of Theatre Calgary

May 25, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

How does a Toronto kid spend 20 years working in New York City theatre and then find themselves in Calgary? In this episode Stafford Arima describes his approach to theatre, how Evita changed his life, and a confrontation with the legendary Elaine Stritch. Checkout Theatre Calgary here: https://www.theatrecalgary.com And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theatrecalgary/ And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheatreCalgary Stafford's personal website: http://staffordarima.com ...

Melanie Bahniuk | short documentary OMA

May 11, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MB

Melanie Bahniuk originally thought that soccer stardom was in her future. But then she got sucked into the world of acting. Now she's also helping to produce the short documentary OMA. In this episode she lets Kyle know how that happened and why Alberta is becoming a better place for theatre and film. You can watch the pitch video for OMA here: https://www.storyhive.com/projects/6214 You can follow Melanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melbahniuk/ Creative Block is a pr...

Brett Cassidy and Carson Stewart | The Ashley Hundred

April 27, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MB

The Ashley Hundred are described as "a psychedelic rock band without boundaries or burdens." Two members of the band, Brett Cassidy and Carson Stewart, join Kyle to discuss how the band was formed, how they've survived the last year, and what the Calgary music scene means to them. You can go to the band's website here: https://www.theashleyhundred.com Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theashleyhundred/ Their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAshleyHundred/ Their YouTub...

Kyle Simmers and Ryan Danny Owen | Pass Me By: Electric Vice

April 13, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

Pass Me By is a graphic novel described as "an inverted coming of age story about understanding queer identity and what happens to the stories you never tell." Its creators, Kyle Simmers and Ryan Danny Owen, join Kyle to discuss small towns, art degrees, and their new book. You can back the Kickstarter for Electric Vice here: http://kck.st/2QmbpxO Kyle Simmers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_simmers/ Kyle Simmers website: http://www.kylesimmers.com Ryan Danny Owen Instag...

Creative Block | Season 3

April 13, 2021 02:26 - 47 seconds - 1.15 MB

Trailer for Season Three! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

70. Bruce Tannas | Connect4Commerce

March 22, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

Bruce Tannas has worn a bunch of different hats in his life. But his new venture has been in his mind for a while. In this episode he lets Kyle know how Connect4Commerce allows businesses find the opportunities they're looking for. You can check out Connect4Commerce here: https://www.connect4commerce.ca You can also connect with them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/connect4commerce/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Connect4Commerce Or Twitter: https://twitter.co...

69. Jena Rhydderch and Jocelyn Tocher | Authors of Faraway Families

February 20, 2021 03:21 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MB

Jena and Jocelyn could see there was a need to connect families that couldn't see each other in-person. Faraway Families reminds readers aged 0-99 that we are always loved, no matter how far apart we may be. In this episode you'll hear how they met, the opportunity they saw, and what lies ahead for them. You can visit the Faraway Families website: https://www.farawayfamilies.ca Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farawayfamilies/ Or on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

68. COVID Diary 2

January 22, 2021 19:34 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

Just some more things I've been thinking about over the past month in relation to my business, Media Lab. Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - building our community through community involvement. Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfound...

67. COVID Diary 1

December 12, 2020 04:47 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

Just some things I've been thinking about over the past couple of weeks in relation to my business, Media Lab. Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfoundation.org - During this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renew...

66. Roel Suasin

November 24, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MB

Roel Suasin joins Kyle to discuss his journey from dancing to directing. He also details the scary moment he discovered he might not have been as good as he thought he was. Follow Roel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roelsuasin/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: ...

65. Jeff Archibald (of Paper Leaf)

November 10, 2020 23:04 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

Jeff Archibald stumbled into creating his own company. Now he helps a variety of companies, both large and small, with their design and marketing needs. Learn how he took Paper Leaf from an idea to a company employing a bunch of creatives. You can find more information at: https://paper-leaf.com You can also follow Paper Leaf on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Paper-Leaf-140820106756/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/paper_leaf On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paper_leaf/...

64. Meagan Elemans (of ME Photo)

October 27, 2020 21:33 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

Meagan Elemans didn't have a grand plan to become a photographer. However, when she noticed the power of the portrait she knew what she needed to do. She has now evolved her company to taking boudoir photos but not in the way that you might think. Meagan talks with Kyle about creating a safe space for her art to flourish. Meagan's website: https://www.mephotography.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__mephoto/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mephotoss Twitter: https://twit...

63. Dee Higdon (of Dee Higdon Creative)

October 14, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MB

Dee Higdon didn't necessarily plan on owning her business but she took the opportunity when it was presented to her. In this episode she discusses being a journalist, moving to Edmonton, and why she was perfectly suited to write. Dee Higdon's website: https://www.deehigdon.com Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deehigdoncreative Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deehigdoncreative/ Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deehigdoncreative/ Creative Block is a pro...

62. What's the deal with fiction podcasts?

September 15, 2020 19:52 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

At the very beginning of podcasting the format focused on people talking about things they were passionate about. Nowadays fiction podcasts are extremely popular and among the top downloaded. Why do they resonate with people? Kyle explains what draws him to the format and debuts a show that Media Lab helped to produce. Check out the first episode of (exp)lore here: https://www.theatrejupiter.com/explore-episode1 Discover more about Jupiter Theatre here: https://www.theatrejupiter...

61. Will Discover Connection get 1 million subscribers?

September 08, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

Matt Mort returns to the show to discuss what he's been up to for the past year. We discuss the YouTube channel he helps make videos for, Boy Meets World, and tattoos. Watch Discover Connection on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxGFtF7apSnmpnKHDrK8qA Or you can follow them on Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJALN14Y/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiscovConnect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverconnection/ Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattMort_ Instagra...

60. Can podcasting fix politics?

August 25, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Politics can be nasty. Cable news turns it into a yelling match every night. So can podcasting bring a new era of insight into politics? Can you disagree without being disagreeable. Perhaps not, but Kyle invites on David Youn to see if they can figure it out. Kyle and Dave co-host the movie podcast Kyle and Dave vs The Machine: https://kdvstm.transistor.fm Check out Dave's magazine and podcast called Perspectives: https://www.perspectivesyyc.com He also hosts the show My View Find...

59. Mark Raffan (of Negotiations Ninja)

August 04, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Mark Raffan is the host of the podcast Negotiations Ninja, the number 1 negotiating podcast in the world. In this conversation he explains where he got his start, what he first became obsessed with, and how he's currently growing his business. Negotiations Ninja website: https://www.negotiations.ninja Content Callout: https://www.contentcallout.com Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markraffan/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally gro...

58. Loreen Wales (owner of Revive Wellness)

July 21, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Loreen Wales realized early in her life how much nutrition is important to overall health. She's the owner of Revive Health and is now focuses on  helping Canadians with an overall health plan rather than them being bounced around to a bunch of different specialists. She talks with Kyle about how she got into that position and how she's going to create a better future. You can find out more about Revive Health here: https://www.revivewellness.ca Start your health journey by going...

57. Mike Michalowicz (author of Fix This Next)

July 07, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Mike Michalowicz has learned so much in his years of entrepreneurship, angel investing, and writing books. In this chat with Kyle he details some of the key lessons he's uncovered and what advice he'd give to those struggling in business. Mike's website: https://mikemichalowicz.com Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeMichalowicz On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community ...

56. Ryan Sanderson (host of Eat More Barbecue)

June 23, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

It's summer time! That means you can sit on your patio, get a tan, and eat some barbecue. Then you can eat more barbecue. Kyle invites Ryan Sanderson (host of the Eat More Barbecue podcast) to discuss his background and why he wanted to create a show about his hobby. You can listen to the Eat More Barbecue podcast here: https://eatmorebarbecue.ca Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. You can find more information and listen to all the gr...

55. Savanna Harvey (of IGNITE! Festival)

June 02, 2020 15:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

When Savanna Harvey moved to a small town in Alberta she made the choice to become a "theatre kid." That choice has impacted her entire life. She's written and produced her own work for years, but now is helping to produce and organize IGNITE! Festival, dedicated to emerging artists. IGNITE! Festival webpage: https://sagetheatre.com/index.php/live-streaming-ignite-with-twitch/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/igniteartists2020/ Sage Theatre on Twitter: https://twitter....

54. Justin Bills (pastor of Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship)

May 19, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

Justin Bills is a pastor. But that doesn't mean he doesn't still face the same things that other entrepreneurs do. In this episode Kyle talks with Justin about being a sheltered homeschooled Los Angeles boy, going on a mission to Australia, and then eventually moving to Canada to find his calling. Justin's church: https://www.canyoncreek.ca A direct link to his podcasts: https://www.canyoncreek.ca/podcasts Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by...

53. Andrew Scott (of It's a Conspiracy)

May 05, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MB

Andrew Scott talks about aliens, lizard people, and whether the Earth is flat. But in this interview he tells Kyle about growing up in Grande Prairie, moving to Japan, and then eventually moving back to Canada to start a family and a podcast. Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com Our sponsors this week are: 1.  Northwest Fe...

52. Michael Cronin (of Acquire Agency)

April 21, 2020 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Michael Cronin found a lot of success as a young man. Then he had some setbacks. And then he (almost by accident) discovered something that he was really good at. He joins Kyle to discuss that roller coaster of a journey. Acquire Agency website: https://www.acquireagency.com Michael's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelcroninrw/ His LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcronin23/ His email: [email protected] Creative Block is a proud member of Th...

51. Griffin Cork

April 07, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Griffin Cork was born in raised in Calgary. As an actor and producer he wants to build up the industry in this city. He joins Kyle to explain that decision and also discuss why Dungeons and Dragons is necessary. Check out Griffin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffincork/ Griffin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffincork WATCH ABRACADAVERS! - https://www.abracadavers.tv Follow that show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abracadavers/ And Twitter: https://twitter.c...

50. Andrew Cooper (of Theatre Jupiter)

March 31, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

A circus has come to town! Andrew Cooper joins Kyle to discuss musical theatre, the culture of Calgary, and why there's something special about being part of a crowd. Andrew's website: https://www.andrewgcooper.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgcooper22/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewGCooper22 Theatre Jupiter's website: https://www.theatrejupiter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theatrejupiter/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theatrejupiter Creative Block ...

49. Chris Stockton (of Birnton Theatricals)

March 17, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

It feels like the world has been having a string of bad luck. Chris Stockton's company Birnton Theatricals will be putting on the show The Other Josh Cohen soon. Described as a "hilarious rock-and-roll romantic comedy about good guy Josh caught in a lifelong battle with bad luck." It just may be the perfect show for our time. Plus you'll hear about how Chris went from small town actor, to teacher, to unplanned theatre producer. You can visit the site of Birnton Theatricals to see t...

48. Jenelle Peterson (of The Wild | Life Outdoor Adventures)

March 03, 2020 21:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Kids are increasingly staying indoors and not exploring what's around them in the natural world. Jenelle Peterson thought of a way to inspire kids to go outside and discover what's around them. Kyle is just happy he gets to open boxes. The Wild | Life Outdoor Adventures delivers monthly kits that get your kids outdoors more often, teach them new skills and build confidence. Each box contains quality gear, unique activities, a nature-inspired craft, and a neat collectable pin. Wil...

47. Lumen Beltran

February 18, 2020 21:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Lumen Beltran may be the current title holder of Miss Asia Calgary, but she's an accomplished marketer and online creator. She joins Kyle to discuss representation in the media, the fashion industry, and the benefits of social media. Lumen's website: https://www.lumenbeltran.com Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumenbeltran/ A very early video from Michelle Phan called Rice Water For Healthy Skin: https://youtu.be/ByP2YvqfnnI A very early video from bubzbeauty called Hom...

46. Josiah Sinanan (host of anticulture)

February 04, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

Josiah Sinanan joins Kyle to discuss what growing up in Calgary is like when you're culturally ambiguous. Plus discussions on Oprah, the Olsen twins, and Ira Glass. anticulture with Josiah Sinanan: https://www.josiahpodcast.com/listen Josiah's personal website: http://www.josiahsinanan.com Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen in a clip from To Grandmother's House We Go: https://youtu.be/B-3apzeH0PA Oprah Winfrey visits a polygamist ranch: https://youtu.be/a6TxVDytCGY Ira Glass why you sh...

45. Why Talk About Movies?

January 21, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MB

Sometimes you just have to know. I asked David Youn what the first movie he watched was. The answer surprised me, and then things took a turn from there. The beginning of Transformers: The Movie: https://youtu.be/4lo7JPLJUUU A famous clip from The Simpsons: https://youtu.be/BGrfhsxxmdE The trailer to Message in a Bottle. A movie you absolutely don't need to see: https://youtu.be/Ur9xLzOJNIs Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. You can...

44. Adam Morris (of Copperblock Capital)

January 07, 2020 17:35 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

Adam Morris grew up in Calgary influenced by his parents' entrepreneurial spirit. He took what he learned and started his own business in the construction industry and focused on how to make the world a better place ... with shipping containers. Look at these building created with shipping containers: https://www.copperblock.ca/containers You can check out Copperblock's website here: https://www.copperblock.ca Check them out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copperblockcapit...

43. Do I Need to Make Another Podcast?

December 17, 2019 21:45 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Kyle is creating a new podcast? Does he need to? Does anyone need to? All of these questions might be answered by the end of the episode. Dave Youn is the creator of Perspectives YYC: https://www.perspectivesyyc.com Clips that were referenced in this episode: Snow White's 50th Anniversary trailer: https://youtu.be/tkIkeGHNvbo The Meaning of Life trailer: https://youtu.be/vabfV4HRvRY AFI's 100 Years, 100 Movies: https://youtu.be/7UYlX1-mj4s A clip from Duck Soup: https://youtu.be/...

42. Nathan Horch and Aleisha Anderson (of the film Father of Nations)

December 03, 2019 16:30 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Father of Nations tells the story of a group of people that are trying to find a way to survive in a world that has turned into a wasteland. They wander the wasteland, confronted by ravagers, and a dying world that can no longer sustain them. Nathan Horch and Aleisha Anderson tells he tale of how they met, the inspiration for the film, and why it was important to take a few years to film it.  Website for Father of Nations: https://thousandyearfilms.com/fatherofnations Instagram f...

41. Karen Johnson Diamond and Jesselle Laurén (Dirty Laundry)

November 19, 2019 16:10 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

Karen Johnson Diamond started Dirty Laundry, and improvised soap opera, twenty years ago. Jesselle Laurén starts with the company this year. Listen to see what each has learned about theatre, improv, and the city. Find info about Dirty Laundry here: https://www.dirtylaundrycalgary.com Find tickets for Dirty Laundry (and other great shows) at Lunchbox Theatre: http://www.lunchboxtheatre.com Dirty Laundry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtylaundryyyc/ Dirty Laundry's Twitt...

Twitter Mentions

@medialabyyc 89 Episodes
@sageyyc 2 Episodes
@__mephoto 1 Episode
@paininc 1 Episode
@mattmort_ 1 Episode
@mikemichalowicz 1 Episode
@c4commerce 1 Episode
@tanimayto 1 Episode
@pxandpints 1 Episode
@mrsndiamond 1 Episode
@theatrejupiter 1 Episode
@tylermccombs 1 Episode
@d20initiative 1 Episode
@virtual_gurus 1 Episode
@lisabush_writer 1 Episode
@yycarts 1 Episode
@ptvkelela 1 Episode
@coworkyyc 1 Episode
@abracadaversweb 1 Episode
@myvivainc 1 Episode