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Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers

Jonathan Stoddart

Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers

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Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers

Jonathan Stoddart

Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers

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Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers

Jonathan Stoddart

Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers

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Taylor Cochrane is the driving force behind Calgary's acclaimed '36?'. Along with his partner, singer/songwriter Laura Hickli, he was touring the United States until the COVID-19 shutdown forced a return to Calgary. I spoke with the power coupl
Roofeo and Goodword are two of Calgary's finest DJs. We chat about their inspiration, greatest gigs, the art of stealing and what they've learned about music from their kids. 
Talented, Dedicated and Fun: Freak Motif are one of Calgary's favourite bands. Even vast Canadian geography cannot prevent this funk tribe from bringing their talents to stages and record. I talk to Stu Wershof (in Montreal) and Stef Haynes (in
Danny Vacon is on Calgary’s rock n roll Mt. Rushmore, and the personification of RadTown. The Dudes and High Kicks frontman discusses his music, writing process and philosophies for leading a fulfilling life. 
Today I pick up the telephone and check in on good friends Spencer Streichert, Christina Ray, Nate Reno and Iron Lion. We talk creativity, remote working and government conspiracy as the world deals with the Covid-19 shutdown.
A great chat with Matt Berry, the music director for Calgary's alternative radio station, X92.9. Matt talks about his start in radio, and his journey to his current role. He also gives us some fascinating stories about his job, as well as insig
Crack the Lens have been mainstays on the Calgary music scene for years. As they prepare for their final show, Justin and Taylor stop by to discuss their long time friendship, the formation of their band, winning the Xposure contest, writing a
Christmas comes to Foothills Famous! We talk about film, standup, theatre, Boomer humour, improv and much more. 
A great chat with MC Rebecca Dawn about her craft, her new album, yoga, her years in Mexico as a TV and radio star and the art of compliment rap battles. 
A room full of musicians talk about childhood heroes, first concerts, inspiration, stage, studio and look ahead to our show at the Big Winter Classic. 
Taylor McNallie is the force behind Taylor Made Radio, Taylor Made Studios and Bubble Bath Buffet. We talk about the hustle, the challenges of personal brands and the pros and cons of being involved in Calgary's arts and entertainment scene. 
Michelle Atkinson is an award winning glass artist and graphic designer from Calgary. We talk about her art, her inspiration and her company Jewel Notes.  
Rubix is a hip-hop artist from Calgary. We talk about his beginnings, his writing process, dancing, his work with Indigenous youth, hip-hop's importance to the Filipino culture and more. 
Jory Kinjo lives in Calgary, where he was born and raised, but his musical journey regularly sees him performing in Japan and New York City. We talk about roots music, making a living with music,  studying jazz in university, Mocking Shadows an
Tarik ‘Teekay’ Robinson is a mainstay in the Calgary hip hop scene. Together with DJ Cosm he forms Dragon Fli Empire, a duo that has represented the 403 with style and consistency for nearly two decades. We discuss his beginnings in hip hop, DF
When I moved to Calgary I knew him simply as 'Castle John'. John Hiebert tells of being a punk rocker in the Calgary High School environment of the 1980s, of the upward trajectory and eventual snags that encountered his band Field Day, of touri
Zak Pashak's incredible story of sudden wealth and attention is right at the heart of Calgary's music and nightlife culture. A sudden influx of cash, the opening of Broken City, the launching of Sled Island Music Festival, a run at City Hall an
Guest host Brian Campbell comes in and regular host Jonathan Stoddart (AKA Ricca Razor Sharp) becomes the guest. Brian asks Ricca about his 20 year music career, defEKt, Phattoe, Audible Intelligence, Blades of Steel, bad fashion choices and be
I sit with Old's Alberta's Christina Ray and discussing her modelling career, the transformation towards body positivity taking place in modelling and society, her work with 'Local Women Unite' and all other aspects of her busy and inspiring li
Amy Bishop is a very talented singer/songwriter right here in Calgary. She shows up at my place at 8:30 AM, guitar in hand, and reflects on her musical journey, while looking forward to the future. From her church choir roots to her stint on TV
Calgary's most loveable hip-hop crew, the Jazzlib Collective, stop by to talk about music, hip-hop, boy bands, life, jazz, Google Docs, the virtues of mumble rap, producing an album inside of a Honda, band philosophy and the reason why they've
Rob Reuser makes things out of metal. He also makes music. On top of that, he's my longtime friend. Listen to us discuss art, music, frisbee golf, old times and more! 
Gary Martin and his band, the Heavenly Blues, have Bowness rocking every Sunday afternoon. The man has had a legendary career and is a member of the legendary Funk Brothers.  He shares of his experiences and his uplifting philosophies about mus
My great friends King Lou, SoLeo and Wyzaker have a new group, entitled Hydramental. A producer focussed collaborative rooted in hip hop, but touching on a wide range of genres. We talk about learning their craft back in the day, the genesis of
Spencer Streichelt is a well known YYC stand up comedian, but has also written scripts and starred in both stage and screen acting. We have an honest and open chat about showbiz, real life, goals and balance. 
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