He’s the kind of guy who stares a little too long and can do magic tricks with thongs. Velvet Ryder is his name, and Ken is the human behind this drag sensation. They join SADCAST to discuss their debut into Vancouver’s drag scene, their love for the community and how kings are combatting tokenism.
This episode highlights multidisciplinary artist Tonye Aganaba, as well as Guilt & Co.’s live album that benefits B.C. charities.
Theme music and interstitial music by Kimmortal.
SADCAST is trying out something new for 2024—a podcast crossover! Host Becca Clarkson chats with Joel D. Montgrand, a Rocky Cree actor based in Vancouver, about his new podcast "Actors and Ancestors." With credits like "HBO's True Detective: Night Country" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender," JD is a big deal on the big screen who's using his platform to amplify other Indigenous actors.
Tune into SADCAST's 90th (!) episode to hear how he decided to launch the podcast, as well as part of his interview with True Detective co-star and boxing champion Kai Reis.
There may be a psychedelic grunge gift from Prxncxss Aprntly waiting for you at the end. Theme music and interstitial music by Kimmortal.
At 33 years old, and with no formal musical training, David Cutting A.K.A. Dust Cwaine is living their dream of being the lead singer of their very own band. From their entry into Vancouver's drag scene, to their commune with a muse in the parking lot of a Save-On-Foods in Cranbrook, B.C., Dust breaks down their journey to artistic actualization. Why is the song "Hero" by Enrique Inglesias their party trick? How did they end up on Jann Arden's podcast? Tune in to find out.
With music from @unicornriverchild, @pleasebeniceyo, @primpmusic, @lowercase.dream and @kylievmusic.
Intro and transitions by @kimmortaltheartist
Did we miss a season? Whoops! Luckily, the guest for this episode is all about keeping up with the times. Mike DiPietro is the photographer behind the project Seasons of East Van and has been chronicling what's in fashion in this city since 2018. Plus, he teaches chemistry to teenagers. Find out more about Mike, why he hates the title of his project, and what inspires him to stop strangers on the street for a photo.
With music from Babe Corner.
https://linktr.ee/BabeCornerBand
Theme music and interstitial music by Kimmortal.
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