Talking Stick Podcast

(Photo by Paul Carson)

In this episode, we talk about consumerism and the holidays. Obviously this is a hot topic as people responded quicker to this call for contributions than any other, and we received more contributions than any other episode.

This episode’s contributors include:
John Meadows of On the Log
Neil Gorman of Text Edit
The Scarborough Dude of DicksnJanes
Freelance Podcaster MMD
Shelly of Shelly’s Podcast
Cathie of Inspire-Ites (read by Sage Tyrtle of the QN Podcast)
Todd Tyrtle of Quirky Outtakes
and Michael Louis Johnson of Streets are for People and the New Kings

Music was provided by Reverend Billy, the Church of Stop Shopping Choir, and the Not Buying it Band

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Just a quick note to let folks know that the hosting company that handles quirkynomads.com hosting (where I keep the files for this show) has just emailed us saying that they’re migrating our site to a new server with new DNS info. Therefore files will not be accessible for this podcast for a few days until all the DNS stuff migrates.

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In this episode we get back to our original format as four of us talk about their feelings about labels as applied to people. This episode’s contributors include:
Freelance Podcaster MMD
Daryl Cognito of Atomic Suburbia
Valerie of Description
and Sage Tyrtle of the QN Podcast

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After putting up the latest episode I started doing a bit of tidying and other housekeeping here. And so I wanted to pass on a few things.

First off: It has been almost a year but there is now an FAQ. Please have a look. The number one message I want to get out is this: We are welcoming of new contributors of all skill levels. All you need is an opinion and some recording equipment. If you haven’t participated yet, now’s your chance.

Second: I got a bit tired of the old theme. I realize this one isn’t quite it either but it’s a little brighter and what with winter coming along and along with it the winter blahs, I need some colour in my life.

Third: Commenting on episodes has been a little thin as of late and I’d love to know who is listening. My stats are showing a fair number of folks are downloading but as to who you are, if you’re enjoying it, or if there is anything you’d be interested in hearing talked about, I’ve not heard. I’m sure that our contributors would also love some feedback as well. Please be sure to comment! Let me know also if there is interest in a voicemail line for audio comments. If there is any interest, I’ll set up a number.

(Photo by Twelvefingers)

In this episode I explore adult rebellion with Toronto graffiti artist, Twelvefingers about why he does what he does, and some of his experiences making graffiti in the city.

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After a few interviews for this show I realized I actually really like doing interviews and so I have finally started another show. I have always wished someone would do a show introducing me to subway musicians and I realize now that if I want to find out about them I’m going to have to do it myself. And so, you can now listen to Underground Music over at Whole Wheat Radio. I’m shooting for one show a week and will post direct download links for each show after it is aired online. The first episode is now available for download. At this point there is not an RSS feed but depending on the preference, I can include it in this RSS feed or create a separate one for it…

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Nearly everyone rebels to some extent during their teenage years. However, some folks continue to rebel well beyond their teenage years. In this episode I talk with Shamez Amlani of Streets are for People about what motivates him to keep rebelling as an adult.

Links mentioned inside:
Pedestrian Sundays
Critical Mass Takes the Gardiner
Urban Repair Squad

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After talking about the rules in the last episode we’ll do a series of episodes on those who break them. In today’s episode we’re talking about Teenage Rebellion

Contributors included:
Todd Tyrtle of Quirky Outtakes
Paul Tyrtle
Rose of Ragamuffin Rosie’s
and Neil Gorman

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Thanks to Oza Meilleur, one of the members of our “studio audience” there are a few more photos available of the first Talking Stick Live episode.

I was fortunate to have not one but two opportunities to record live Talking Stick episodes during Podcamp Montreal. In this one we passed the Talking Stick (in the form of a digital recorder) around the room after a meal of Smoked Meat Sandwiches and Poutine at La Belle Province. In this one we discuss the place of rules in society.

Contributors included:
Todd Tyrtle of Quirky Outtakes
The Scarborough Dude of the DicksnJanes podcast
Mark Blevis
Michelle Sullivan
Jean-François Blais of Le Bordel de Mer
Rob Lee of Unconventional Wisdom
Krash Coarse of the Oka Zoo
and Kristina Lively and Jim Milles of the Shadow and James show

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