Author: Trent Wilkie

Trent Wilkie is a writer/performer in Edmonton. Trent has written for CBC Radio, Fangoria Magazine, Edmonton Sun, Exclaim Magazine, Fort Sask Record, Theatre Network, The Edmonton Fringe, and is currently pouring his heart and soul into his award-winning blog The UnDad. As well, Trent has also been a wilderness canoe guide for over 10 years which he now considers therapy. Trent is also a member of Mostly Water Theatre, a sketch comedy troupe and has performed in a bevy of Edmonton International Fringe Festivals to varying degrees of success. When taking time off from trying not to be boring, Trent likes to relax while watching horror movies and trying to write the perfect three chord song
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Saturn Cave, Cuba


I'v always been a fan of the natural world. From the simple harmony to the brash vastness, I consider it my place of worship. It is indifferent to me. I appreciate its honesty. Found near Varadero, Saturn Cave (Cueva de Saturno) is a marvel of feral splendour. Elizabeth, the Bean and I were lucky to spend some time in it with just a …

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Unknown Studio no more


The Unknown Studio is dead. Long live whatever other stuff Adam and Scott do. I wanted to get something done quickly for the Unknown Studio's final podcast. Having been a guest several times, I have a respect for both Adam and Scott's work. Plus, we've started a professional mini-putt team called Putt It In Me …

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Doing Santa’s Dirty Work


In the beginning there were dicks by mail. Then came the glitter bomb. Now, with Christmas around the corner, those jerks in your life can get their comeuppance: coal. “With the influx of ‘ship your enemy x’ businesses popping up left and right, I thought it would be really cool to do something different,” said NaughtyCoalBox.com …

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Extra Life 2015


My life is pretty good. Even when it is bad, it is still pretty rad. Hark: You can still donate if you like, but, consider this post a receipt for goods rendered. As for the proper tax receipt, see the third question down on this page. As for the theme of this post, I'm going with …

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