The Phosphenes Podcast

This episode of The Phosphenes Podcast is a little different.After nine episodes, I wanted to take a step back and reflect on what I’ve learned so far, not just about podcasting, but about creativity, reinvention, identity, and the kind of life I actually want to build.In this solo episode, I talk about the biggest mistakes I’ve made so far, how my approach to interviewing and storytelling is evolving, and the challenges of building something meaningful while still figuring it out in real time.This episode also feels like a transition point. These first episodes have taught me a lot. Moving forward, I want Phosphenes to become more intentional, more refined, and more deeply aligned with the conversations I truly want to have.Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported the show, or shared these conversations so far. There’s still a long way to go, but I’m excited for what comes next! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

In this episode, I sit down with Darla Daniels, a Métis singer, songwriter, and fiddle player, whose EP 1992 was released last fall.We talk about the road to Many Miles, staying connected to tradition, and building a creative life through music.This is a conversation about identity, artistry, and following what calls you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

This week’s episode is a short Artist Spotlight, featuring the Vancouver-based pop punk band Chief State.They have an exciting new album titled “Keep Your Friends Closer” dropping on April 17th, and the singles that have been released so far have all been fantastic!I also talk a bit about the experience of hosting a podcast, and which episode has been my most viewed one to date! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

What does it mean to study the past, and why does it still matter?In this episode of The Phosphenes Podcast, I sit down with Kendra, an archaeologist based in Canada.We talk about what it’s like to build a career in archaeology, the realities of working in the field, and the deeper significance of preserving history in a world that’s constantly moving forward.This conversation explores:• the path into archaeology and what the work actually looks like• why the past still shapes the way we live today• the importance of remembering, documenting, and protecting what came before usKendra’s perspective is a reminder that the past isn’t something we leave behind, it’s something we carry with us, whether we realize it or not. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

In this episode of The Phosphenes Podcast, I sit down with my friend Andrew Rae, who left Australia and ended up finding the home he’d been seeking in Canada.The path wasn’t simple. Immigration rarely is. There were obstacles, uncertainty, and moments where the easier choice would have been to go back to Australia.But he persevered, and has now built a life for himself here, an ocean away from the small Australian town where he grew up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com

This brief introduction outlines the intention behind The Phosphenes Podcast and the conversations to come.The first full episode releases next Tuesday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phosphenespodcast.substack.com