The Interview Project 12: Nick denBoer/Smearballs


Smearbio: "Nick denBoer is an audio / video / remix artist & animator from Toronto Canada. He has produced a wide variety of video work from commercial work in television to online video marketing campaigns for companies like DC shoes & Sennheiser. Most noted for his skills as a remix artist online with his pseudo …

The Interview Project 11: Amy Neufeld


Having known Amy Neufeld for a long time, I have a bevy of anecdotes to chose from. She was the first to call me as my home burned (all the way from Winnipeg), there was the time I directed her in Root of All Squares along with Sam Varteniuk at the Athabasca Fringe Festival (I basically watched …

The Interview Project: Interviews 1 – 10


I started this project on a lark. I had an idea about what I wanted but this has grown to be so much more and the excellent interviewees are getting a plethora of response from a cacophony of people. If you know of anyone who should be a part of this, or you yourself would like to …

The Interview Project 10: Craig Martell(ica)


Craig Martell (Martellica) has entrenched himself into the arts scene in Edmonton. He 'does many things' at the Wunderbar and has made it a place to do many things at. From live music, to comedy showcases, to being a Fringe BYOV, to a pretty boss tumblr,  the Wunderbar and Craig bring an indie level of entertainment that is …

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 …

The Interview Project 7: Jeff Samsonow


"Jeff Samsonow has to check the "About Me" section of his own website to fill in bios. He's a content creator happy to work at a national non-profit broadcaster. Previously he worked in daily news, mostly in radio, and reached the peak of his popularity running Edmonton's 37th most popular local blog. He enjoys cheese." …