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The Union TapesJim Newrick - Episode 39James Newrick is a seminal name in UK BMX, from his early start in the streets of the north east to present day riding and still putting out videos of unique and real BMX. James got an a bus from Newcastle to sit down with me here in London and talk about his BMX journey. We get into it all, from the start and getting his first BMX, early BMX influences, meeting his first riding crew and finding other BMX scenes, building trails, the formation of the NSF in the early 2000’s and the drama that came with its in...2025-07-242h 16

Futureproofing CanadaPO Podcast 169 - What is the strategic long game for Canada-U.S. relations?This week, we’re once again brining you the audio from one of our most recent event. This time it’s from a webinar on Canada-U.S. relations that we held on March 5, 2025. The second Trump administration is turning into an unsettling roller-coaster ride, and Canadians can’t seem to get off. Every day seems to bring a new set of goalposts, demands and threats. In this webinar moderated by IRPP president and CEO Jennifer Ditchburn, IRPP Board members Jean Charest, Janice Charette, Ian Brodie and Christopher Sands unpacked the challenges facing Canadian governments in these tumultuous times and discussed what i...2025-03-251h 34

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 17 - Kanga (Chiapas Guide Zapatista)In this third and final installment of my dispatches from Mexico, I sat down with Kanga, my guide in Chiapas. From his reflections on a chaotic upbringing in Mexico City, to his transformational education and work with the Zapatista - Kanga is a fascinating human, and it is my honour to bring you this conversation.2023-07-061h 14

The Union TapesDaniel Benson - Episode 14So we've jumped forward a couple of decades for this episode of the union tapes. But is equally as fascinating as the rest of em. Dan Benson started out riding in Sheffield in the mid 90s aboard an 80s bmx frame. Sheffield always had a strong BMX scene going back to the 80s. In the 90s George French started G sport out of Sheffield which is where Dan first experienced a behind the scenes peak into the BMX industry scoring his school work experience at Gsport, Not long after that Benson found himself in the centre of one of...2023-05-202h 36

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 16 - Sophie Walters (Anthropologist/Chiapas)Sophie Walters is a linguist, youth worker and anthropologist based out of Chiapas, Mexico. On this episode of Elsewhere, we discuss the history of San Cristóbal de las Casas, indigenous revolution, and the importance of language in maintaining alternative thought.2023-03-081h 32

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 15 - Dr Kate Kingsbury (Santa Muerte)Known throughout Mexico and beyond as the folk saint of death, Santa Muerte is a complex hybrid of Catholic and Indigenous beliefs. Feared and misunderstood for her connections to organized crime, she is nonetheless worshipped by millions of people around the world, and serves as the primary focus of today’s guest on the Elsewhere Podcast: Dr. Kate Kingsbury, professor of Anthropology at UBC.2022-10-311h 29

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 14 - Amir Taghinia (Part Two)Where we last left off, Amir was recounting his life as a refugee in the hands of smugglers - Waiting on a beach in Indonesia, about to depart on an uncertain voyage. You can follow Amir on Twitter @TaghiniaAmir https://twitter.com/TaghiniaAmir 2022-02-231h 59

TOUGH TALKS: Conversations on Mental ToughnessTOUGH TALKS - E094 - BEST OF: Tough Talks 5!This week we have put together another highlight reel from 8 more of our amazing guests who blessed us with their presence and amazingness on the show. Have a look/listen, and take some tools or tips or reminders away from it that can help you continue to strengthen your mind and build more Mental Toughness. https://christopherdorris.com/best-of-tough-talks-5/ Doc Ali Kellan Fluckiger Greg Everett Marc Schmallen Laban Ditchburn Ian Koniak Leo Pusateri Debbie Crews --- If...2022-02-0220 min

The Elsewhere PodcastPylon Radio Episode # 29While you're waiting for Part 2 of my conversation with Amir, check out my other project, Pylon Radio! Originally prepared for broadcast on Vancouver CoOp Radio 100.5 FM, this episode contains an important announcement for the future of both my projects...2021-12-101h 01

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 13 - Amir TaghiniaEscaping Iran at 15 years old, Amir Taghinia has been railing against circumstance his entire life. This week on Elsewhere, we sit down to discuss a life of migration, Iranian identity, and the grim reality that comes with smuggling yourself halfway across the world. You can follow Amir on Twitter @TaghiniaAmir https://twitter.com/TaghiniaAmir 2021-10-141h 26

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 12 - Jimi Cohen (We Make Impact)Great news everyone! Earlier this week I sat down with Jimi Cohen to discuss his ongoing water security project, www.wemakeimpact.org/- Jimi’s a seriously rad guy with tons of amazing stories doing important work in Kenya and Uganda. If you enjoyed our conversation today, leave us a review and drop us some stars! Your feedback is always appreciated.2021-05-0657 min

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 11 - Matthew Jefferson (Indigenous Activist / The Walk to Remember)I first met Matthew Jefferson in Montreal, back in 2019. His journey across Canada – a walking distance of 8275 km, started in response to his aunt’s disappearance in 2017, another indigenous woman taken along British Columbia’s infamous highway of tears. Since then, Matthew @forever_becoming has become a central figure in the fight for justice among missing and murdered indigenous women, and a speaker whose story I’m honoured to share on the podcast today.2021-02-182h 07

The Elsewhere PodcastPylon Radio (Side Project)RRS feed premier of my side project, Pylon Radio! This show is a space for me and occasional guests to play music and share stories. It's much less research heavy, compared to Elsewhere, and something that I've been able to do while working on my university degree. You can find the rest of the Pylon Radio catalogue on my website www.EastVanToElsewhere.com 2020-07-141h 03

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 10 - Rob Wood (Mountaineer / Author)I recorded this episode in January, which feels like a different world looking back now. I suspect not too much has changed for Rob Wood however, who has been living ‘physically distant’ from mainstream society for the past 45 years. An architect by training, Rob and his wife Laurie have built their home from the ground up, immersed in nature on the remote cliffs of Maurelle island. They generate their own electricity and grow much of their own food. They live the life that so many of us dream about. So, how did they do it? Find out in today's episode.2020-04-291h 27

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 9 - Claudio Ekdahl (Political Justice Activist/Chilean Uprising)Haunted by a dictatorial past & rising social inequality, for the past several months Chile has been a nation in conflict. To understand whats going on, we spoke to Chilean refugee and political justice activist Claudio Ekdahl. Having grown up under Chile’s military dictatorship, Claudio understands first-hand the realities of organizing resistance under a hostile state, and the challenges faced by this new popular movement – fighting for economic equality against one of the most well-funded militaries in South America.2020-04-292h 01

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 8 - Javier Badillo (Musician / Director)This month on Elsewhere we sit down with filmmaker and musician, Javier Badillo. We talk global displacement, punk rock, and his new film ‘Roads Of Ithriyah’. It centres on a Syrian fighter who, during a roadside bomb attack, loses all memory of himself, and of the war he’s fighting.2020-04-291h 04

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 7 - Yvonne Hanson (Activist/Politician)For this season’s premiere, we had the opportunity to sit down with NDP Granville Candidate Yvonne Hanson. We talk direct action, the Green New Deal, and how her path has led her to run as the youngest MP candidate in Vancouver for the 2019 Election.2020-04-2947 min

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 6 - Murray Siple (Carts of Darkness)Carts of Darkness is a radically honest film that explores the relationship between poverty and extreme sport, disability with invisibility, and humour with some very hard truths about the world we share. We sat down with director Murray Siple to discuss how it all started, and where he’s come since then.2020-04-291h 02

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 5 - Jeremy Alan (Author/Journalist)Jeremy Allan has led quite the life, and luckily he’s had the good sense to write much of it down. Leaving Vancouver in ’79 Jeremy soon found work in Indonesia as journalist, covering such major events as the ’98 Suharto Riots and the Bali Bombings. His new book “One Man Air-force” details the life of Bob Freebird, an American pilot who’s exploits smuggling opium and diplomats were instrumental in the fight to free Indonesia from its Dutch colonial masters.2020-04-291h 20

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 4 - Rayanne Irving (Author/Trafficking Survivor)Rayanne’s life has been one of a kind. A series of events early on started her down a path which led to kidnapping, prostitution and an encounter with one of BC’s most notorious serial killers (which in all fairness, is just a small part of her very big story). She now spends her days counselling other survivors of trafficking, and educates people on the issues surrounding youth prostitution. You can find more information on Rayanne’s work and organization at http://www.MoxyGlobal.org 2020-04-292h 38

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 3 - Aaron Chapman (Author/Historian)This month’s guest is Aaron Chapman, author of “The Last Gang in Town”. We talk 1970’s gang culture in East Van, how the city has changed since then, and how crime has changed with it.2020-04-0756 min

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 2 - King Raam (Musician/Activist)Raam is someone who walks between two worlds. An activist and musician, his time spent between North America and Iran has been coloured by rebellion and personal tragedy. We talk culture, music and the difficulties surrounding creative expression in one of the most oppressed countries on Earth.2020-04-071h 46

The Elsewhere PodcastEpisode 1 - Elena (Anthropologist)Elena is an anthropologist who specializes in the study of far-right politics. Having just recently completed her dissertation project in Ukraine, we discussed the current Russo-Ukrainian war, the history leading up to it, and where it may go from here.2020-04-0756 min

J-LabJ-Lab Episode 1: What Next For Local Journalism?What are the challenges and opportunities for local journalism in the north east...and elsewhere?In this episode we hear the views of Helen Dalby, editor of ChronicleLive, and regional head of digital for Trinity Mirror; Gavin Foster, managing editor of the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Hartlepool Mail; Megan Lucero, head of Google-funded The Bureau Local; Ted Ditchburn, managing director of North News; Matthew Barraclough, BBC’s head of Local News Partnerships; and Andrew McKegney, policy and communication business partner at Newcastle City Council This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...2017-11-1432 min