Best Tal Clark Podcasts (2026)

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Panic Now? — with Ira Allen 52:39

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On this episode of the Below the Radar B-Sides, our host Am Johal is joined by Dr. Ira Allen, Associate Professor of Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies at Northern Arizona University. Ira is the author of The Ethical Fantasy of Rhetorical Theory and Panic Now? Tools for Humanizing. Together, they chat about living in a system of Carbon-Ca…

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Ep 07 Part 2: More HR Trends with Britt Landrum: AI, Benefits, and Personal Passions 25:57

27d ago25:57

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In this episode of the Instant Payments podcast, host Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, continues the conversation with Britt Landrum, CEO of Landrum, Inc. They discuss the impact of AI on staffing, including Landrum's AI, 'Abby,' for recruiting. The conversation extends to the evaluation of tools like payroll cards and earned wage access for wo…

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The Future of Hogan's Alley — with Djaka Blais 28:29

1M ago28:29

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On this episode of the Below the Radar B-Sides, we’re joined by Djaka Blais, the Executive Director of Hogan’s Alley Society. Am and Djaka discuss the history and future of the organisation, and its ongoing work in daylighting Black history in Vancouver and beyond.Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-th…

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We Talk Photo with Guy Tal and Michael Gordon part 2 33:00

1M ago33:00

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We are overjoyed to welcome Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to the show at the same time. They are both longtime friends of us and of the show, but to have them together on the same episode is epic! Listen in as we discuss different topics related to creativity and the creative life, inspiration and happiness in photography. Because of the length of our…

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Ep 07 Part 1: Navigating Growth in the Staffing and PEO Industry with the CEO of Landrum, Inc. 21:11

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Ep 07 Part 1: Navigating Growth in the Staffing and PEO Industry with the CEO of Landrum, Inc. In this episode of the Instant Payments podcast, host Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, interviews Britt Landrum, CEO of Landrum, Inc — two companies based in Pensacola, Fla. Britt shares insights on the history of his family staffing and PEO business,…

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We Talk Photo with Guy Tal & Michael Gordon pt 1 25:14

2M ago25:14

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We are overjoyed to welcome Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to the show at the same time. They are both longtime friends of us and of the show, but to have them together on the same episode is epic! Listen in as we discuss different topics related to creativity and the creative life, inspiration and happiness in photography. Because of the length of our…

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Ep 06 Part 2 Driving Labor Efficiency and Employee Development in the Restaurant Industry 25:40

2M ago25:40

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Ep 06 Part 2: Driving Labor Efficiency and Employee Development in the Restaurant Industry In this episode of the Instant Payments Podcast, Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, continues the conversation with Matt Umholtz, President of AllianceHCM, delving into the labor challenges faced by the restaurant industry. The discussion navigates the impo…

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Ep 06 Part 1 QSR and Multi-Unit Restaurant Trends with Matt Umholtz of AllianceHCM 22:28

2M ago22:28

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In this episode of the Instant Payments podcast, CEO Tal Clark interviews Matt Umholtz, President and CRO of AllianceHCM. They discuss Matt's journey from working in high-end kitchens to becoming a leader in payroll and HR technology. The conversation highlights key industry challenges such as labor and food costs, turnover rates, and the importanc…

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The Regular — with Ness Nöst 45:37

3M ago45:37

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On this episode of the Below the Radar B-Sides, we’re joined by Ness Nöst, an independent singer-songwriter. Ness is known for her powerful live performances, and her breakout EP, Working Hours (2024), received international airplay and acclaim.Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/epis…

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We Have Stories — with Rosemary Georgeson and Jessica Hallenbeck 35:07

3M ago35:07

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On this episode of the Below the Radar B-Sides, we’re joined by Rosemary Georgeson and Jessica Hallenbeck, two artists whose ongoing community engaged collaborative work have produced multiple acclaimed film and research projects.Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/btr-bsides…

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We Talk Photo Alaska Workshop Recap 37:04

3M ago37:04

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In this episode of We Talk Photo, Jack and John talk about their most recent workshop in Katmai National Park photographing the grizzly bears amidst the Fall colors. This was their 7th workshop in this beautiful area and once again provided an amazing experience for all of the folks who came along. This is a bucket-list type of workshop as this exp…

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No More Watno Dur — with Sadhu Binning 1:01:15

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On this episode of the Below the Radar B-Sides, we are joined by Sadhu Binning, bilingual author, educator, and advocate for Punjabi literature, culture, and language. Sadhu shares stories from his life, and discusses the path to founding arts and cultural collectives in Vancouver in the 80s and 90s.Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-…

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M.I.T.C.O.E — with Dave Biddle 45:32

3M ago45:32

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On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Dave Biddle, artist, musician, theorist, and PhD Candidate at SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts. Together, they chat about Dave’s research, artistic practice, and rugby. Enjoy the episode!Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-rad…

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Ep 05 Part 2 Restaurant Industry Trends, Common Pitfalls, and the Potential of AI with Kep Sweeney, CEO of PDQ Restaurants 23:37

3M ago23:37

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In this episode of the Instant Payments Podcast, host Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, continues the conversation with Kep Sweeney, CEO of PDQ Restaurants. They delve into the business environment of the quick-service restaurant (QSR) space, discussing the handling and implications of tips, employee compensation, the free market, and industry t…

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Ep 05 Part 1 Restaurant Industry Insights with Kep Sweeney, CEO of PDQ and Former Wall Street Analyst 21:29

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Ep 05 Part 1 Restaurant Industry Insights with Kep Sweeney, CEO of PDQ and Former Wall Street Analyst In this episode of the Instant Payments podcast, host Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, interviews Kep Sweeney, the CEO of PDQ Restaurants. Kep shares his extensive background in the restaurant industry, from working in kitchens as an executive …

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Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat — with Johan Grimonprez 57:12

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On this episode of the Below the Radar B-Sides, we’re joined by Johan Grimonprez, a Belgian multimedia artist, filmmaker, and curator whose film Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat was nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary at the 97th Academy Awards. Am and Johan discuss Johan’s past video work, and what Johan discovered along the way in creating an…

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Ep 04 Payroll’s Past, Present, and Future with Payroll Leader Dr. Martin Armstrong, VP of Payroll Shared Services for a Fortune 100 Telecom Company 28:21

3M ago28:21

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In this episode of the Instant Payments podcast, host Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, interviews Dr. Martin Armstrong, Vice President of Payroll Shared Services at a Fortune 100 telecommunications company. They discuss Martin's extensive career in payroll, his journey from the Navy to becoming a recognized leader in the industry, and the techn…

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Ep 03 Part 2 Optimizing restaurant finance to improve margins with Kevin O'Bold from Ultra Steak 22:30

4M ago22:30

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In this episode of the Instant Payments Podcast, host Tal Clark (CEO of Instant Financial) continues his conversation with Kevin O'Bold, VP of Finance at Ultra Steak. They dive deep into the impact of digital tipping, pay-at-the-table technology, and electronic payments on restaurant operations, employee satisfaction, and business efficiency. Kevin…

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Ep 03 Part 1 Restaurant finance and innovation with Kevin O'Bold from Ultra Steak 22:43

4M ago22:43

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In this episode of the Instant Payments Podcast, hosted by Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, industry leader Kevin O'Bold discusses his journey and role as Vice President of Finance for Ultra Steak, Inc. Kevin shares insights into his 10-year tenure, the transition from accountant to VP, and the challenges and strategies involved in modernizing …

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The Celluloid Specimen — with Joe Clark and Benjamín Schultz-Figueroa 43:18

4M ago43:18

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This episode of Below the Radar B-Sides is guest hosted by Joe Clark, term assistant professor at SFU’s School for the Contemporary Arts. He is joined by Benjamín Schultz-Figueroa, Assistant Professor in Film Studies at Seattle University, and author of The Celluloid Specimen: Moving Image Research into Animal Life. Together, they chat about their …

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Story Sovereignty — with Dorothy Christian 41:15

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On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Dorothy Christian, the Associate Director of Indigenous Policy & Pedagogy in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Simon Fraser University. Dorothy talks about her work as a storyteller and academic, as well as her activism with the Oka crisis and the Gustafsen Lake standoff. Full epis…

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Re-enactments, Theatre, and Cantonese Opera — with Ming Wong 49:35

4M ago49:35

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On this episode of Below the Radar B-Sides, our host Am Johal is joined by Ming Wong, Singapore-born and Berlin-based contemporary artist. Together, they chat about Ming’s artistic practice, his research into Cantonese Opera cinema, approach to pedagogy, and the advantages of being at the fringe looking in.You can see Ming’s installation “Vast Ocea…

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The Community of Those Who Have Nothing in Common — with Alphonso Lingis 34:27

4M ago34:27

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On this episode of the Below the Radar B-Sides, our host Am Johal was joined by Alphonso Lingis, who was a renowned philosopher, writer, and professor at Pennsylvania State University. Alphonso passed away in May 2025, and we’re pleased to share this conversation where he discussed his recent writing, some of the thinkers who were important to his …

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We Talk Photo with Tiffany Briley 43:15

4M ago43:15

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Jack and John welcome Tiffany Reed Briley to the podcast! It’s a long time overdue having Tiffany on the program, so the conversation is lively and diverse. Take a step in to Tiffanys world as she travels for her numerous workshops and runs her successful businesses, bringing inspiration, education and creativity to her clients. Uplifting and infor…

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Ep 02 Bold Flavors and Building a People-First Culture with Outback Steakhouse Co-Founder Tim Gannon 37:21

5M ago37:21

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Welcome to the Instant Payments podcast hosted by Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial. In this episode, Tal is joined by Tim Gannon, co-founder of Outback Steakhouse (now retired) and Bolay Fresh Bowl Kitchen. Tim shares his remarkable journey through the culinary world, from studying art history in Florence, to co-founding one of America's most ic…

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We Talk Photo with Bill Fortney 41:11

6M ago41:11

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Join Jack and John as they talk with their longtime friend Bill Fortney. Bill is an institution in the photographic community and has enjoyed a career spanning over 55 years. He is one of the pioneers of the photo workshop concepts and has met and befriended all of the luminaries of this profession. Listen in as they discuss Bills earlier career an…

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Ep 01 Exploring Innovations in Restaurant Industry Payroll: A Deep Dive with David Alvarado 35:42

6M ago35:42

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In the inaugural episode of the Instant Payments podcast, host Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, speaks with David Alvarado, Instant Financial’s VP of Sales. With over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, David shares insights from his unique career journey—from his family’s Mexican restaurant in Michigan to a senior leadership rol…

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We Talk Photo with Rain Hayes 43:48

7M ago43:48

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We welcome Rain Hayes back to the program in this episode and catch up with her as she has transitioned more towards photography using UV light. Listen to the fascinating discussion as Rain tell us about the light spectrum and how she uses the UV light to produce absolutely stunning imagery of flowers and other botanicals. Please visit her website …

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Viola Tian 46:28

8M ago46:28

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In this episode we are joined by Viola Tian, where she shares her journey from arriving in Canada at the age of 19 as a student in Queen's University, to becoming a leading advocate for anti-racism and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She discusses her work with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the U.S., highlighting bureaucrat…

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Irene Gammel and Jason Wang 39:29

8M ago39:29

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In this episode, we are joined by Irene Gammel and Jason Wang from Toronto Metropolitan University. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Irene and Jason held webinar series at the Modern Literature & Culture Research Centre. In this episode Irene and Jason share personal anecdotes and insights on how the pandemic has affected their lives, research, and cu…

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Kevin Huang and Kimberley Wong 53:50

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In this episode we are joined by Kevin Huang and Kimberley Wong of hua foundation. The conversation centers on the rise of anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights urgent concerns around community health, public health orders, and hate crimes. Kevin and Kimberley emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing diverse e…

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Sibo Chen and Cary Wu 40:31

8M ago40:31

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Julia Aoki hosts a discussion with Dr. Sibo Chen and Dr. Cary Wu on anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Chen, assistant professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, discusses his research on media narratives, political polarization, and disinformation. Dr. Wu, an associate professor at York University, highlights the rise of anti-A…

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Introducing Common Concern: Conversations on Anti-Asian Racism and COVID-19 14:20

8M ago14:20

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Welcome to Common Concern: Conversations on Anti-Asian Racism in the Wake of COVID-19. This is a special Below the Radar series produced in collaboration with Toronto Metropolitan University and SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Common Concern is a mini-series that considers the historical context, and short and long term impacts of a r…

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We Talk Photo with Brent Clark 43:40

11M ago43:40

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Jack and John welcome to the show a wonderful photographer who you may not have heard of yet, but we think you will hear about in the not too distant future. His work reflects thoughtful consideration of the art and craft of photography and is what inspired us to bring him on the show and introduce him to you! If you’d like to watch the video inste…

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Becoming Anarchival — with Kate Hennessy 47:49

11M ago47:49

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On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Kate Hennessy, Associate Professor at SFU’s School of Interactive Arts & Technology and member of anti-patriarchal, anti-colonial folk inspired punk band, The Saltlicks. Together, they chat about Kate’s practice in anthropology and contemporary art, the experience of working collabo…

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Interview with Bruce Percy Part 1 56:05

11M ago56:05

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Jack and John welcome the immensely talented Bruce Percy to the show. If you don’t know Bruces work, please visit his website (link below) and immerse yourself in his beautiful work before listening to this two-part interview. Bruce joins Jack and John from Scotland where he is home for a brief time between his workshop travels. Listen in as they d…

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Interview with Bruce Percy Part 2 38:04

11M ago38:04

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Playlist: A Profligacy of Your Least-Expected Poems — with Michael Turner 46:23

11M ago46:23

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On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Michael Turner, a Vancouver-based writer and musician. Am and Michael discuss the release of his latest book Playlist: A Profligacy of Your Least-Expected Poems. They also talk about the Hard Rock Miners, as well as programming work at the Malcolm Lowry Room, the Railway Club, and t…

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Star Stories — with Lisa Jackson 43:25

11M ago43:25

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On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Lisa Jackson, an award-winning filmmaker, whose work spans hybrid documentary, installation, VR, and more. Am and Lisa discuss her latest work, Wilfred Buck, a portrait of Cree Elder Wilfred Buck, an Indigenous star lore expert. They also talk about her time as an undergraduate stud…

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On Dying — with Beatrice Marovich 39:04

12M ago39:04

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On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Beatrice Marovich, Assistant Professor of Theological Studies at Hanover College and author of Sister Death: Political Theologies for Living and Dying. Together, they chat about the process of writing the book, and the theoretical and philosophical concepts of death as a relationshi…

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Racial Equity in Policy Making — with Véronique Sioufi 35:24

12M ago35:24

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In this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Véronique Sioufi, the Researcher for Racial & Socio-economic Equity at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives BC Office, and a doctoral candidate in geography at Simon Fraser University.Am and Véronique discuss what brought her to her doctoral work and her interest in issues of…

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Happy New Year! 27:09

12M ago27:09

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Happy New Year! Jack and John kick off 2025 with a discussion about what to do during the “off season” of winter, such as setting goals, finding inspiration for the new year and growing your knowledge, skills and abilities. It’s a great reminder that even though you may not be out on location during this season, it’s a wonderful time to reflect and…

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Happy Holidays 2024 27:46

1y ago27:46

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Join the guys for one last podcast for 2024! It’s been a great year and Jack and John want to express their gratitude to you, the listeners, for making this a fantastic year. Although this is not a gear centric podcast, in this episode Jack and John share some of the fun gadgets they’ve … Continue reading Happy Holidays 2024 →…

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Art Mamas — with Damla Tamer 27:52

1y ago27:52

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In this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Damla Tamer, a visual artist and sessional lecturer at UBC whose work explores the affective conditions of labour under late capitalism, and the evolution of forms of civil protest within the contemporary political history of Turkey. Damla is also a founding member of the Art Mamas …

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David Cobb Photographing Korea

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Join Jack and John as they catch up with one of the friends of the program, David Cobb. David has been on the program before, however in this episode, they discuss Davids recent trip to South Korea with Sean Bagshaw. David and Sean spent close to a month traveling around the country photographing everything from … Continue reading David Cobb Photog…

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On Crystals, Vampires and Tennis – with Mena El Shazly 36:32

1y ago36:32

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In this episode of Below the Radar, host Am Johal sits down with Mena El Shazly, a visual artist specializing in moving image creation, curation, and programming. Her practice speculates on notions of presence and transcendence in the digital world, exploring how processes of decay provide alternative forms of transformation and regeneration. They …

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Bad Weather and Contrasts 27:03

1y ago27:03

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Join Jack and John as they delve in to a couple of relevant topics for the Fall and Winter season. Photographing in bad weather often times presents very good opportunities for great photos. Dramatic skies, saturated colors, stormy feelings…all is possible when you are out with your camera in inclement weather. Even in winter, when … Continue readi…

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Technoscience and Intersectional Justice — with Tina Sikka 29:24

1y ago29:24

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This week on Below the Radar, we’re joined by Tina Sikka, Reader in Technoscience and Intersectional Justice in the School of Arts and Culture at Newcastle University. Tina discusses her research and writing on topics such as consent, justice, and feminist science studies, as well as her work in EDI at the university. Full episode details: https://…

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Union Power — with Brett Story and Chris Smalls 25:12

1y ago25:12

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Filmmaker Brett Story and labour organizer Chris Smalls join us this week on Below the Radar. Brett is the co-director of UNION, a documentary film that follows the efforts of the Amazon Labor Union and their campaign to unionize the first Amazon warehouse in American history. The movement was spearheaded by Chris, a former Amazon warehouse supervi…

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Eastern Sierras Workshop Recap 35:38

1y ago35:38

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Jack and John just returned from leading a Fall color photo workshop in the Eastern Sierras of California. They drove down from Portland Oregon and scouted the area for several days before the group arrived, then led the group to the best locations in the area. Here how the workshop went and what they saw … Continue reading Eastern Sierras Workshop…