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.
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40. Who is David Dobrik?
November 05, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBKyle has felt out of the loop the last few years. Who is this David Dobrik guy? What does he do? Why do people watch him? Kyle gets Matt Mort on the phone to walk him through all these questions. Matt's website: https://www.mattmort.ca Matt's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsVloggingToo Videos referenced (in order of appearance): BACKWARDS JET PACK BASKETBALL TRICK SHOT!! [David Dobrik]: https://youtu.be/53Je9su5m5E Tweet GIF-like Videos with Vine! [What's the ...
39. Jason Mehmel (creative director of Sage Theatre)
October 15, 2019 15:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBJason Mehmel joins Kyle in an empty auditorium at Pumphouse Theatre. They discuss the upcoming 20th season of Sage Theatre, the upcoming productions, and what the future holds. Sage Theatre website (get your tickets!): http://sagetheatre.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sage_theatre/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sageyyc Check out Pumphouse Theatre as well: http://pumphousetheatre.ca Jason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonmehmel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ty...
38. UNKNOWN Calgary (Eduard Soponar and Stan Rector)
July 23, 2019 17:15 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBEduard and Stan might seem like very different people but their goals are aligned. Eduard emigrated to Canada from Romania and eventually opened his own modelling agency. Stan grew up in Saskatchewan and moved to Calgary because he always wanted to be an entrepreneur. And now they are hosting UNKNOWN a festival of fashion, music, and entertainment. UNKNOWN website: https://unknowncalgary.com Their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/unknowncalgary/ Their Instagram page: https:...
37. July 2019 Update – PodSummit wrap-up, and collaborating with The Chocolate Lab (with David Youn)
July 02, 2019 15:15 - 47 minutes - 65 MBKyle invites David Youn (of Perspectives YYC) to discuss what was learned at PodSummit this year. Then a quick rundown of a chocolate company that Media Lab is collaborating with. Perspectives YYC website: https://www.perspectivesyyc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectivesyyc/ The Chocolate Lab website: http://www.chocolatelab.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chocolatelab/ The video Media Lab collaborated on: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzOBiBpgpXh/?utm_s...
36. Koki Aihara (owner of Shiki Menya)
June 18, 2019 16:20 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBRamen 🍜 makes me very happy. So it was a great time talking with Koki Aihara, the owner of Shiki Menya which is one of the best ramen spots in Calgary. He discusses what it took to open up the restaurant, the career path he initially set out on, and what he's looking forward to in the future. Plus we discuss hip hop bands, Banff, and collecting cookbooks. Shiki Menya's website: http://shikimenya.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shikimenya/ Creative Block is a proud member ...
35. Zach Polis (St. Albert’s Poet Laureate)
June 04, 2019 15:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBZach Polis was first obsessed with animals and then found himself pulled into the worlds of poetry and filmmaking. Now, as St. Albert's Poet Laureate, he is an ambassador of culture and looks to promote other artists in the province. In this conversation we also talk about being a zookeeper, performing Shakespeare soliloquies, and Paddington Bear. Zach's website: https://www.zachpolis.com Zach's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachpolis/ Zach's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Za...
34. Chris Taniguchi (TANIMAYTO)
May 21, 2019 16:15 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MBChris Taniguchi is not only the artist behind Creative Block's thumbnail, but also all the other shows that Kyle does. Chris gets into how he was obsessed with being fair as a child, how wanting to become an inventor led him into animation, and the secret behind his YouTube name. Also in this conversation they talk about ukuleles, podcast artwork, and Captain America. Chris' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY__1FyOajX2l9T0no4uNBQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tanimayto Ch...
33. May 2019 Update – 36 Questions (with Matt Mort)
May 07, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe show starts with a quick update about what Media Lab has been up to, and then Matt Mort and Kyle Marshall learn a LOT more about each other by asking each other the famous "The 36 Questions That Lead to Love." A link to all the questions so you can ask them to your special someone: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/fashion/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html Matt's website: https://www.mattmort.ca Matt's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsVloggingToo Creative Bl...
32. Spencer Streichert
April 16, 2019 15:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBSpencer Streichert comes on the podcast to discuss some of the wild stories that have happened to him. Currently working in the film industry and as a comedian, that isn't what Spencer started as. Also discussed is standup, rodeos, and Christian Slater. Spencer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencerstreichert/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpencerStreiche/ Spencer's album will be available for pre-order on April 22nd! Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Po...
31. April 2019 Update – Article 17; Spotify buys Gimlet (with Matt Mort)
April 02, 2019 16:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBMatt and Kyle grapple with the new law that was passed in the European Parliament. Is this the end of memes? Also they discuss the news of Spotify buying Gimlet and whether listening to podcasts on Spotify is a satisfying experience. Matt's website: https://www.mattmort.ca Matt's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsVloggingToo One of the YouTube channels Matt talked about: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbqd2YmFeHMwxlj4NcN5zPQ Creative Block is a proud member of...
30. Kelela Doerksen (of Post Traumatic Victory)
March 19, 2019 16:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBKelela Doerksen was born in British Columbia, moved to Manitoba, and then finally discovered her calling in Alberta. She discusses wanting to become a filmmaker, finding YouTube, and then making the choice to become an entrepreneur. Also discussed is mental health, moving to Red Deer, and moon cafes. Kelela's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQL5nC8Mqv-3NiNUvEfFWQ Kelela's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ptvkelela Kelela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptvkelela/ 5 M...
29. March 2019 Update (with Matt Mort)
March 05, 2019 17:30 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBKyle and Matt discuss YouTube demonization, Apple sending out an alarming email to podcasters, and a great app to keep yourself organized. Philip DeFranco on Momo hoax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1h4D2ARZcU Habitica, the app to keep you organized: https://habitica.com/static/home 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.co...
28. Jordan Drake (of DPReview)
February 26, 2019 17:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBJordan Drake thought we wanted to be filmmaker, then decided he didn't, and then decided he actually did. Listen to his journey from small town Alberta to working with the largest camera review website in North America. Also in this conversation we talk about Roger Ebert, making a living off of YouTube, and camera stores. DPReview website: https://www.dpreview.com DPReview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dpreviewcom Jordan Drake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatJordanD...
27. Phoebe Fung (of Vin Room)
February 19, 2019 18:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBPhoebe Fung came to Calgary to work in the oil and gas sector. After many years of rewarding work she knew that she needed to flex her skills as entrepreneur. What better way than to celebrate her love of food and wine! This is a great discussion about her business Vin Room. Also in this conversation we also discuss drinking in Texas, dogs, and crab cakes. Vin Room's website: http://www.vinroom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinroomyyc/ Books mentioned... 7 Habits of Hi...
26. Steve Lazarowych (of Twitch Calgary)
February 13, 2019 03:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBSteve Lazarowych fell in love with video games at an early age. He then discovered later that he was kinda good at creating meetups. He's grown Twitch Calgary to be the place for streamers and streaming enthusiasts to gather in Calgary. We also talk about World of Warcraft, organizing events, and ADHD. Find Steve on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/zewindyyc Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zewind_yyc/ Twitch Calgary's website: https://twitchcalgary.ca Books mentioned......
25. Alex Williams
February 05, 2019 18:30 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBAlex Williams did not like school which is why, obviously, he's becoming a teacher. Along the way to that surprising life choice he's created videos and podcasts. He also values family and friends. There's also talk of fake countries, being mad, and Mormons. Alex's website: http://www.knightworthy.com Books mentioned... Primal Branding by Patrick Hanlon Apple Books: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/primalbranding/id381541209?mt=11 Kindle: https://amzn.to/2WJBHc8 Physical c...
24. PodCon 2019
January 29, 2019 18:45 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBKyle was able to attend the second annual PodCon in Seattle this past weekend. While there he capture audio samples of the convention as well as interviews with the attendees about why podcasting is different than other artforms. PodCon's website: https://www.podcon.com All of the podcasts that were mentioned: Crush Hour - https://nicktea.podbean.com The Last Podcast with Zac Little - http://thelastpodcast.libsyn.com The Magpies - http://magpiespodcast.net Tides - https://www.ti...
23. Morgan Ermter and Jordan Wright (of Abracadavers)
January 22, 2019 16:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBAbracadavers is a new web series that starts with a road trip because of a character's unhealthy obsession with his mother's chair. A couple of the people responsible for the creation of the show, Morgan Ermter and Jordan Wright, talk with Kyle about their earliest obsessions and how they became filmmakers. Other things are discussed as well such as unknown songs, salon chairs, and collecting bugs. Watch the first episode of Abracadavers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBTVzi_8-nk...
22. Jess Huffman (of The Bridge Coworks)
January 15, 2019 16:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBJess Huffman started on a farm, went with the army to Europe, and then finally found himself as a business coach in Calgary. This is a great conversation with a man who has seen a lot and who doesn't hesitate to share what he's learned. We also talk about riding horses, moving from America, and MASH. You can find more about The Bridge Coworks here: http://www.thebridgeco.works Or you can find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/coworkyyc/ The story about the teacher ...
21. Thomas Thomas
January 08, 2019 17:05 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThomas Thomas is a band that takes its inspiration from the 1950s and 1960s but with a modern twist. Two of the band's members (Thomas Englund and Shannon Thomas) discuss how they met and why they decided to make beautiful music with one another. Plus, there's talk about high school bands, Nirvana, and the colour yellow. Thomas Thomas' website: http://thomasthomas.band Get their music on Bandcamp! https://thomasthomas.bandcamp.com You can get the books Thomas Thomas discussed by ...
20. Bobbie Racette (of Canadian Virtual Gurus)
December 11, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MBBobbie Racette grew up in Saskatchewan, travelled around the world, and then found herself in Calgary when she got a great idea. This is how she developed Canadian Virtual Gurus into a major success. Also covered in the conversation is wanderlust, two moms, and entrepreneur support groups. Virtual Gurus website: https://canadianvirtualgurus.com Phone number: 1-888-504-4449 Twitter: https://twitter.com/virtual_gurus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourvirtualgurus/ The books t...
19. Calum Graham
December 04, 2018 16:00 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBCalum Graham saw his father playing the guitar, borrowed it, and then never gave it back. Now he travels the world sharing his music. Also in this conversation we discuss high school music class, being bad at social media, and German fans. Calum's website: https://www.calumgraham.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumgrahammusic/ You can get Calum's music on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2QcKOCu Or you can get a digital download from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Qc6rmD You ca...
18. Ben Birney (author of The Bright Path)
November 27, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBBen Birney has worn a lot of different hats in his life. He's been a lawyer, a Broadway composer, and now an author. He discusses how he got to be where he is today and just how he's meandered his way through the years. Also in this conversation you will hear about video game music, law school, and fantasy novels. You can visit Ben’s website and see more information about his podcast by going here: www.brightpathbook.com Mantra, the video game that Ben helped to write music for in...
17. J Dirom
November 20, 2018 22:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBJ Dirom comes from an artistic family. At an early age he "stole" his father's camera and has been pursuing different ways to express himself ever since. That includes being a tattoo artist, directing films, and creating YouTube videos. In this conversation we also talk about martial arts, documentaries, and ghost malls. JD's website: http://www.jdirom.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/paininc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paininc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3t...
16. Matt Mort
November 13, 2018 16:00 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MBMatt Mort grew up during the Golden Age of YouTube. Now he crafts stories of his life to share online. But on the way there his life has had some highs and lows. Plus, we discuss YouTube hacks, DJ classes, and Scooby-Doo. Matt's website: https://www.mattmort.ca Matt's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsVloggingToo Documentary Kyle made about Matt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EuA4bQUQGc&t=1s Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, pow...
15. Michael Manus
November 06, 2018 16:00 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MBMichael Manus thought he was going to be a YouTube star. Then he discovered a love of filmmaking and became really good at it. He's gone from small-town Alberta to working with large brands like Ford. This episode will go into exactly how he did that. Plus you will hear about living in Banff, forgetting directors' names, and Shaytards. Michael's YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/MikeTonytv Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmiker/ Creative Block is a proud member ...
14. Amy Brathwaite
October 30, 2018 20:00 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBAmy Brathwaite spent many years in the global aid industry. After giving all she could to that she began seriously pursuing photography and videography to great success. In this conversation you will hear about aid, sliding into DMs, and forgotten cousins. Amy's website: http://amybrathwaite.com The books Amy mentioned: From Apple Books Chasing Chaos: My Decade In and Out of Humanitarian Aidby Jessica Alexander The Big Truck That Went By: How the World Came to Save Haiti and L...
13. David Youn (of Perspectives YYC)
October 23, 2018 15:00 - 55 minutes - 44.3 MBDavid Youn thought he had it all figured out and then he discovered that he really didn't. A mid-life crisis and move away from Toronto has forced him to pursue his real passions. One of those being to start a magazine. It's a fascinating ride! Also, in this conversation you will hear about mental breakdowns, tidying up, and Asian dating sites. Perspectives YYC website: https://www.perspectivesyyc.com Perspectives YYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspectivesyyc/ Creative ...
12. Azren Raju (from Azren the Language Nerd)
October 16, 2018 15:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBAzren Raju is, seemingly, infinitely curious. To the point where he will start something new without fully understanding what it is he's actually doing. Just ask him about his podcast. But his love of languages has brought him to making a living off of his passion. In this conversation you will hear about polyglots, washing windows, and pyramid schemes. Azren's website: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com Azrens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyglotazren/ Azren's YouTube: http...
11. Bruna Mebs
October 09, 2018 15:00 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBBruna Mebs was born in Brazil and into a family that valued creativity. She grew up to embrace that creativity and made it her job. In this conversation you will hear about family journals, starting a brand, and costume design. You can visit Bruna's website here: https://brunamebs.com Our sponsors this week are: 1. Back to School Again - http://backtoschoolagain.ca - a podcast that dives into topics that explore the challenges, questions, and fears each individual has or had when...
10. Craig Learmont (of Dueling Piano Kings)
October 02, 2018 15:00 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MBCraig Learmont fell in love with music at an early age and eventually made it his job. But it wasn't always easy. In this conversation you will hear about recording studios, Education degrees, and asking for phone numbers from your piano teacher. You can book Craig and his business partner, Pat, for shows by going to: https://duelingpianokings.ca You can follow Craig on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/imnottomhanks/ Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podca...
9. Alex Putici (of Work Nicer)
September 25, 2018 15:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBAlex Putici grew up on a farm in southern Alberta. He figured out school wasn’t his thing but entrepreneurship was. Find out how he came to embody the mantra, "No one succeeds alone." In this conversation you will also hear about men giving a damn, security systems, and corn farms. Visit Work Nicer online: https://worknicer.com You can follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worknicer And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worknicer/ And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wo...
8. Lori Farley (of Impact Hub Candidate Calgary)
September 18, 2018 14:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBLori Farley is somebody who is multi-passionate and multi-talented. Growing up in rural Alberta led her through a unique upbringing that she has used to her advantage. She has also used that advantage to better social and economic development. In this conversation you will also hear about attending university for 9 years, introverted entrepreneurs, and abnormal psychology. Find out more about Impact Hub here: https://impacthub.net Find more about Loris other venture, Intonovus here...
7. Ernest Barbaric (of Art of Meaningful Work)
September 11, 2018 14:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBErnest Barbaric had to go through many things before discovering that the true way towards happiness is by doing meaningful work. Along the way he has worked as a designer, podcaster, convention organizer, and most recently as an executive coach. In this conversation you will also hear about Swiss priests, podcast conferences, and building a robot army. Find all the stuff that Ernest does by going to his website: https://ernestbarbaric.com Creative Block is a proud member of The A...
6. Adam Kostanuick (of The Young Gaffers)
September 04, 2018 13:00 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBAdam Kostanuick found his way to Alberta because of his home province’s political strife. Through his love of soccer he eventually discovered podcasting. There were, of course, some interesting bumps along the way. This conversation includes bank managers, provincial referendums, and German television dramas. Listen to Adam's podcast, The Young Gaffers, here: http://www.theyounggaffers.com Creative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. You can fin...
5. Natasha Burgess (of The Alberta LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce)
August 28, 2018 13:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBNatasha Burgess grew up in British Columbia and only given very particular things to read. She then had a pretty fascinating journey and is currently the chair of the Alberta LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce. This conversation includes airplane mechanics, leadership skills, and the Sears catalogue. Find more information about the Alberta LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce here: http://www.ab-lgbt.com Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you t...
4. Matt Watterworth & Scott Westby (of The Alberta Filmmakers Podcast)
August 21, 2018 13:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBMatt Watterworth and Scott Westby met each other in dramatic fashion when they both went to SAIT for filmmaking. After graduating they joined forces to create their own production company so that they could pursue their love of making movies. This conversation includes the second to last Jedi, flat tires, and tap dancing. Matt and Scott's production company Full Swing Productions: https://www.fullswingproductions.com Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown...
2. Lina Huffman (of The Bridge Coworks)
August 11, 2018 20:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBLina Huffman emigrated from Romania, started her first business while in high school, and eventually co-founded a co-working space in Calgary called The Bridge. But there's so much more to talk about. This conversation also covers communist regimes, a robbery, and a flood. Find out more about The Bridge here: http://www.thebridgeco.works Or follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coworkyyc Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coworkyyc/ Media Lab YYC is a public production stud...
3. Stacey Robbins (of Bigfoot Custom Shoes)
August 11, 2018 20:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBStacey Robbins has a had a lot of different jobs in her life. And they always seem to come in two year increments. Right now she designs beautiful custom shoes. How she got there is a story worth listening to. The conversation also covers ADHD, kissing cow tongues, and living in the woods. You can get your own custom shoes by going here: https://www.bigfootcustomshoes.com You can also follow Stacey and her creations on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigfootcustomshoes/ Or Insta...
1. Tony Grimes (of Pixels and Pints)
August 11, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBTony Grimes is a local celebrity, of sorts, in Calgary. If you talk to the right people. He began the networking group Pixels and Pints which has grown to something more than he ever thought it would. The conversation also covers meatpacking plants, the early internet, and clowns. Find out more about Pixels and Pints by going here: https://www.meetup.com/pxandpints/ Or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pxandpints/ Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in do...