The Interview Project 25: Jon Mick


BIO: "I make jokes. I'm looking to offend your delicate sensibilities and marry a wealthy dowager. Body: Toronto. Heart: Edmonton." Jon is a funny guy. Now that we got that out of the way, we can move on. Other things I know about Jon and things that I may have dreamt (also about Jon): 1. He …

The Interview Project 19: Marty Chan


"Playwright and kids author, Marty Chan has been active in Edmonton’s arts scene since the early ‘90s. Grandparents may remember his CBC Radio commentaries. Parents might remember his thriller, The Bone House. Kids will most likely know about his stress-farting cat, Buddy. His twitter handle is @Marty_Chan because @YellowPeril was taken." Marty is a pretty …

The Interview Project 9: Ryan Byrne


Who needs a bio when you have tweets like this: "I stabbed a box of cereal and said "Guess you could call me a cereal killer," no one laughed. Next time I should do it before I murder them." Ryan Byrne is a mysterious man. One part self deprecating masturbation enthusiast, and one part dedicated film maker, …

The Interview Project 8: Amy Shostak


I have crossed a lot of paths with Amy Shostak; probably the most of anyone I've know in Edmonton. From my very first improv attempt at Nexfest about a hundred years ago, to writing groups with CBC's The Irrelevant Show, to art installations where she recreates her Dido's living room (with him included), to late night …