Throughout season two of The Imposter, Aliya Pabani has explored the poetics and politics of comedy in her attempt to become a standup comedian.  She's considered what makes us laugh and why, explored the implications of Improv's "yes, and" philosophy in a time of #MeToo, and asked whether comedy is worth funding as art. She's also been workshopping her jokes about racism, but the challenge of implicating her audience without losing them has her feeling unsure whether it's possible to make meaningful jokes that are actually funny. Is comedy a tool to placate the masses, or can it be used to cut deep? In this—very Imposter—final live show, Aliya takes to the Second City stage to perform her final stand-up set in this live-podcast-meets-The-Voice mashup featuring comedy and critical feedback from judges Nick Nemeroff &amp; Brandon Ash-Mohammed, and a live score by Johnny Spence. Will Aliya bomb or solve racism with jokes? Find out in this final episode of The Imposter.  This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh and EndySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throughout season two of The Imposter, <a href="https://twitter.com/aliyapabani" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aliya Pabani</a> has explored the poetics and politics of comedy in her attempt to become a standup comedian.  She's considered what makes us laugh and why, explored the implications of Improv's "yes, and" philosophy in a time of #MeToo, and asked whether comedy is worth funding as art. She's also been workshopping her jokes about racism, but the challenge of implicating her audience without losing them has her feeling unsure whether it's possible to make meaningful jokes that are actually funny. Is comedy a tool to placate the masses, or can it be used to cut deep? In this—very Imposter—final live show, Aliya takes to the Second City stage to perform her final stand-up set in this live-podcast-meets-The-Voice mashup featuring comedy and critical feedback from judges <a href="https://twitter.com/nicknemeroff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Nemeroff</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/BearackObama1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brandon Ash-Mohammed</a>, and a live score by Johnny Spence. Will Aliya bomb or solve racism with jokes? Find out in this final episode of <a href="http://www.canadalandshow.com/imp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Imposter</a>.  This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://www.hellofresh.ca/theimposter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hello Fresh</a> and <a href="https://ca.endy.com/?utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=endy_ca/theimposter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Endy</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Last Laugh

Born in Philadelphia, Glenn came to McGill in the 60s to study music. He fell in love with Canada, released some albums, sang alongside musicians like Bruce Cockburn, and became a regular on Mr. Dressup. Recently, his self-released album  Keyboard Fantasies was rediscovered. He's since returned to the stage with a new band, pulling music from his extensive catalogue of jazzy folk, classically-influenced soundscapes and electrified negro spirituals. Now in his 70s, Beverly Glenn-Copeland reflects on some of the moments that shaped his musical path, including his love of Star Trek, a pianistic rivalry with his dad and the experience of moving through the world as a trans man.    This episode is sponsored by Sonos and  EndySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in Philadelphia, Glenn came to McGill in the 60s to study music. He fell in love with Canada, released some albums, sang alongside musicians like Bruce Cockburn, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reNjps0kUYo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">became a regular on Mr. Dressup</a>. Recently, his self-released album <a href="https://beverly-glenn-copeland.bandcamp.com/album/keyboard-fantasies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Keyboard Fantasies</a> was rediscovered. He's since returned to the stage with a new band, pulling music from his extensive catalogue of jazzy folk, classically-influenced soundscapes and electrified negro spirituals. Now in his 70s, Beverly Glenn-Copeland reflects on some of the moments that shaped his musical path, including his love of Star Trek, a pianistic rivalry with his dad and the experience of moving through the world as a trans man.  This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.sonos.com/en-ca/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sonos</a> and <a href="https://ca.endy.com/?utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=endy_ca/theimposter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Endy</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Beverly Glenn-Copeland Comes out of the Woodwork

With less than a month left until her final set on the Second City stage, Aliya realizes that she's not totally sold on standup. So she talks to Sandra Battaglini, a comedian who's petitioning the government to recognize comedy as an art form that's worth funding, and the art duo Life of a Craphead who discuss the evolution of their jokes, from mixing a chemical weapon onstage to dumping a colonial sculpture into the Don River.    Sign a petition to get comedy recognized as art Buy tickets to  The Imposter Presents: The Last Laugh  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With less than a month left until her final set on the Second City stage, Aliya realizes that she's not totally sold on standup. So she talks to <a href="http://sandrabattaglini.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra Battaglini</a>, a comedian who's petitioning the government to recognize comedy as an art form that's worth funding, and the art duo <a href="http://www.lifeofacraphead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life of a Craphead</a> who discuss the evolution of their jokes, from mixing a chemical weapon onstage to dumping a colonial sculpture into the Don River. <a href="https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-1512" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sign a petition</a> to get comedy recognized as art Buy tickets to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-imposter-presents-the-last-laugh-tickets-46633615399" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Imposter Presents: The Last Laugh</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Is Comedy Art?

Montreal is home to the backend of the online porn industry, where IT gurus have been running A/B tests on desire. Stories about porn often focus on the morality and the economics of the industry, but we seldom talk about porn as a creative practice. Esther Splett was fresh out of a creative writing undergrad when she got hired as a script writer for the premium adult film brand, Brazzers. She wanted to write porn that was inspired by her favourite classic genre films, but she found herself spiralling as the high fantasy, performative world of porn permeated her everyday life. While working on the archives of feminist porn pioneer,  Candida Royalle at Harvard, Allie Oops discovered a lifetime of diary entries that allowed her to see a long future in sex work. These days, she collaborates with her friends to make raw, DIY porn out of her Montreal apartment, and she pays them a living wage to do it. Learn more about Veronica Vera's School for Boys Who Want to be Girls   Sound design on this episode is by Jesse PerlsteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Montreal is home to the backend of the online porn industry, where <a href="http://nymag.com/news/features/70985/index1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IT gurus have been running A/B tests on desire</a>. Stories about porn often focus on the morality and the economics of the industry, but we seldom talk about porn as a creative practice. <a href="https://soundcloud.com/esthersplett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Esther Splett</a> was fresh out of a creative writing undergrad when she got hired as a script writer for the premium adult film brand, Brazzers. She wanted to write porn that was inspired by her favourite classic genre films, but she found herself spiralling as the high fantasy, performative world of porn permeated her everyday life. While working on the archives of feminist porn pioneer, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/11/movies/candida-royalle-maker-of-x-rated-films-dies-at-64.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Candida Royalle</a> at Harvard, <a href="https://allieoops.findrow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Oops</a> discovered a lifetime of diary entries that allowed her to see a long future in sex work. These days, she collaborates with her friends to make raw, DIY porn out of her Montreal apartment, and she pays them a living wage to do it. Learn more about Veronica Vera's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTD0ft-hvFU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">School for Boys Who Want to be Girls</a> Sound design on this episode is by <a href="https://www.jesseperlstein.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jesse Perlstein</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Meet the Porn Auteurs

Erin Gee created Project H.E.A.R.T; a virtual reality game that uses your emotions to power a holographic pop star, who has to sing for combat soldiers so they don't get too depressed to fight. Since the early internet, Skawennati's been trying to make sure Indigenous people are present online; from the first Cyber PowWow in a 2D graphical chat room called The Palace, to an island in Second Life where she builds movie sets to reimagine Indigenous histories—and futures. Visit AbTec Island  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<a href="http://eringee.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erin Gee</a> created Project H.E.A.R.T; a virtual reality game that uses your emotions to power a holographic pop star, who has to sing for combat soldiers so they don't get too depressed to fight. Since the early internet, <a href="http://www.skawennati.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skawennati</a>'s been trying to make sure Indigenous people are present online; from the first Cyber PowWow in a 2D graphical chat room called The Palace, to an island in Second Life where she builds movie sets to reimagine Indigenous histories—and futures. <a href="http://abtec.org/iif/activating-abtec-island/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit AbTec Island</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Sun Never Sets on AbTec Island

A near-fatal health condition put Annie Koyama out of commission for over a decade. One day, while taking her pain medication, she had an epiphany—someone was making a lot of money selling those meds. Soon, Annie was playing the stock market, turning her savings into a small fortune.     Once she was on the mend, Annie sought out exciting emerging comic artists and gave them money to publish their first books. Her passion project became a small publishing house, and over the course of 10 years, Koyama Press became one of the most well-respected publishers in indie comics today.    The concept of "no strings attached" may seem too good to be true, but so is Annie.     Look at 126 different artist interpretations of Koyama Press' Kickass Annie logo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A near-fatal health condition put Annie Koyama out of commission for over a decade. One day, while taking her pain medication, she had an epiphany—someone was making a lot of money selling those meds. Soon, Annie was playing the stock market, turning her savings into a small fortune.    Once she was on the mend, Annie sought out exciting emerging comic artists and gave them money to publish their first books. Her passion project became a small publishing house, and over the course of 10 years, <a href="http://www.koyamapress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Koyama Press</a> became one of the most well-respected publishers in indie comics today.    The concept of "no strings attached" may seem too good to be true, but so is Annie.   <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/koyamapress/sets/72157625039247553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Look at 126 different artist interpretations of Koyama Press' Kickass Annie logo</a>. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Patron Saint of Comics

We consume a lot of noise, but we rarely get the opportunity to reflect on how it affects us. This is the third in a series of 5-minute immersive noise meditations by four different artists. The sonic tone Ut from the Gregorian scale is said to alleviate guilt and free the listener from anxiety and fear. In this meditation, we wallow in Ut.   James Goddard makes music as Skin Tone.  Meditation begins at 2:00. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We consume a lot of noise, but we rarely get the opportunity to reflect on how it affects us. This is the third in a series of 5-minute immersive noise meditations by four different artists. The sonic tone Ut from the Gregorian scale is said to alleviate guilt and free the listener from anxiety and fear. In this meditation, we wallow in Ut.  James Goddard makes music as <a href="https://soundcloud.com/skin0tone" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Skin Tone</a>.  Meditation begins at 2:00. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Noise Meditation #3: Abnegation of Guilt

An incident at the bar after improv class makes Aliya question the wisdom of upholding the "yes, and..." mantra at the core of improv, while our culture grapples with issues around consent.  Aliya asks professional improvisers Kayla Lorette, Becky Johnson, Alia Rasul and Ann Pornel what they do when other players' unconscious biases take over the scene.  Intimacy Director Siobhan Richardson explains how she eliminates the guesswork from onstage love scenes by choreographing them like fight sequences.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An incident at the bar after improv class makes Aliya question the wisdom of upholding the "yes, and..." mantra at the core of improv, while our culture grapples with issues around consent.  Aliya asks professional improvisers <a href="https://twitter.com/KaylaLorette" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kayla Lorette</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/johnsonbecky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becky Johnson</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/aliarasul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alia Rasul</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/annpornel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ann Pornel</a> what they do when other players' unconscious biases take over the scene.  <a href="http://www.intimacydirectorsinternational.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intimacy Director</a> Siobhan Richardson explains how she eliminates the guesswork from onstage love scenes by choreographing them like fight sequences.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

No, However...

Affirmation is the key to improv. It's a way to become more spontaneous, creative, and achieve true collaboration. But at a time when Keith Johnstone's foundational text, Impro is also on Peter Thiel's employee reading list, at what point does "yes, and..." become a tool for blind compliance?     In this episode, Aliya examines three iterations of comedian Chris Locke's joke about going to therapy to understand why improv is the multitool of comedy. After taking an 18-hour improv intensive, Aliya hires four improvisers to improvise her improv class, and Misha Glouberman remembers the days when improv was punk.        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Affirmation is the key to improv. It's a way to become more spontaneous, creative, and achieve true collaboration. But at a time when Keith Johnstone's foundational text, Impro is also on Peter Thiel's employee reading list, at what point does "yes, and..." become a tool for blind compliance?     In this episode, Aliya examines three iterations of comedian Chris Locke's joke about going to therapy to understand why improv is the multitool of comedy. After taking an 18-hour improv intensive, Aliya hires four improvisers to improvise her improv class, and Misha Glouberman remembers the days when improv was punk.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Aliya Does Improv

We consume a lot of noise, but we rarely get the opportunity to reflect on how it affects us. This is the second in series of 5-minute immersive noise meditations by four different artists. Let the noise from this meditation weave together with the noise in your environment; this one’s meant to seep in.          Jeremy Young makes instrumental and electroacoustic composition for recording and live performance, reel-to-reel tape collage, sound-poetry and audio-visual scoring. Find more here.      Noise meditation starts at about 1:40. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We consume a lot of noise, but we rarely get the opportunity to reflect on how it affects us. This is the second in series of 5-minute immersive noise meditations by four different artists. Let the noise from this meditation weave together with the noise in your environment; this one’s meant to seep in.        Jeremy Young makes instrumental and electroacoustic composition for recording and live performance, reel-to-reel tape collage, sound-poetry and audio-visual scoring. Find more <a href="http://cargocollective.com/jeremyyoung" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.    Noise meditation starts at about 1:40. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Noise Meditation #2: Expanding Empathetic Belly

Weird art from Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Excellent show, with an offbeat tone, nifty music, and a quirky host.  The guests and subjects are truly only to be found here, and Canada’s art worlds - past and present - are surprisingly rich and strange.  This is a totally unique listen, always.

Like nothing else

l love this show. The host is super smart and real and the guests are not the ones cycling through all the other shows and magazines. If you want edgy and under-the-radar, check out Canadaland&#39;s &#39;The Imposter&#39;.

The Imposter

Weird art from Canada. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

On this episode, we don't go around Drake — we go through him. This show features: 1. "Camellando" by Lido Pimienta 2. Dancer and Choreographer Esie Mensah 3. Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, and Producer Michael Peter Olsen 4. "You are Mine" by Our Founders 5. Visual Artist Geetha Thurairajah 6. "Paradise" by Daniel Caesar 7. An excerpt of "Drake Loves Moms" by Emma Healey. The producer of The Imposter is Katie Jensen. Contributions by Lily Ames and Kevin Sexton. Original music by Nathan Burley. Feedback &amp; freelance pitches: aliya@canadalandshow.com. We're on Twitter @IMPSTR and @aliyapabani. Sponsored by FreshBooks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we don't go around Drake — we go through him. This show features: 1. "Camellando" by Lido Pimienta 2. Dancer and Choreographer Esie Mensah 3. Multi-instrumentalist, Composer, and Producer Michael Peter Olsen 4. "You are Mine" by Our Founders 5. Visual Artist Geetha Thurairajah 6. "Paradise" by Daniel Caesar 7. An excerpt of "Drake Loves Moms" by Emma Healey. The producer of The Imposter is Katie Jensen. Contributions by Lily Ames and Kevin Sexton. Original music by Nathan Burley. Feedback &amp; freelance pitches: <a href="mailto:aliya@canadalandshow.com">aliya@canadalandshow.com</a>. We're on Twitter @IMPSTR and @aliyapabani. Sponsored by FreshBooks.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep.1 - Brushes with Drake

Artwork goes missing. A film hits an impasse. An artist feels stuck. They turn to fortune teller Cindy Mochizuki for guidance.   In addition to being a go-to fortune teller for artists, Cindy Mochizuki is herself an artist based in Vancouver. Her work spans from animation to sculpture, incorporating themes of history and memory. Her short films have screened around the world.   Every artist on this episode makes incredible work that you should check out. We have links on our website, canadalandshow.com/imp   Abbas Akhavan works in installation, drawing, video and performance. That work of his in The Guggenheim is called "Study for a Monument." Amy Lam is one half of Life of a Craphead, who host a livestreamed performance night called Doored. They made the movie Bugs, "a satire about bug society and its most powerful family." Walter Scott is a multi-disciplinary artist and creator of the Wendy comic books. You can hear a full interview with him on The Imposter episode 10, "Happy Lucky Accident Stories." Sojourner Truth Parsons is a painter who has exhibited work around the continent. There's a great profile of her in Canadian Art, where you can see a lot of her paintings. Nadia Belerique makes installations and works with steel. Her website looks like a xeroxed zine.   Music on this episode: That funky electronic track at the beginning of the show is "Sage" by Man Made Hill. Additional music is by Carl Didur.   The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Kevin Sexton. Follow us on on Twitter @IMPSTR / @aliyapabaniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artwork goes missing. A film hits an impasse. An artist feels stuck. They turn to fortune teller Cindy Mochizuki for guidance. In addition to being a go-to fortune teller for artists, Cindy Mochizuki is herself an artist based in Vancouver. Her work spans from animation to sculpture, incorporating themes of history and memory. Her short films have screened around the world. Every artist on this episode makes incredible work that you should check out. We have links on our website, <a href="http://canadalandshow.com/imp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">canadalandshow.com/imp</a> Abbas Akhavan works in installation, drawing, video and performance. That work of his in The Guggenheim is called "Study for a Monument." Amy Lam is one half of Life of a Craphead, who host a livestreamed performance night called <a href="http://doored.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doored</a>. They made the movie <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGYzvQlin44" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bugs</a>, "a satire about bug society and its most powerful family." Walter Scott is a multi-disciplinary artist and creator of the <a href="http://wendycore.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy</a> comic books. You can hear a full interview with him on The Imposter episode 10, "Happy Lucky Accident Stories." Sojourner Truth Parsons is a painter who has exhibited work around the continent. There's a great <a href="https://canadianart.ca/features/sojourner-truth-parsons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">profile</a> of her in Canadian Art, where you can see a lot of her paintings. Nadia Belerique makes installations and works with steel. Her <a href="http://nadiabelerique.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> looks like a xeroxed zine. Music on this episode: That funky electronic track at the beginning of the show is "Sage" by Man Made Hill. Additional music is by Carl Didur. The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Kevin Sexton. Follow us on on Twitter @IMPSTR / @aliyapabaniSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep.24 - The Art Psychic

On this episode, we talk about those things you only indulge in the dark. We turn up the house lights and ruin the magic of cinema. This show features: 1. A doc on the tax shelter film era by Geoff Siskind 2. "Sexe Machin / Sex Machine" by Jef Elise Barbara 3. Artist and filmmaker Oliver Husain 4. "Blow Job" by Bruce Haack 5. A review of Wrong Hole's "2012" by DandDListens 6. A review of the film "Swiss Army Man" by Amy Lam. The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Katie Jensen. Original music by Nathan Burley. Feedback &amp; freelance pitches: aliya@canadalandshow.com. We're on Twitter @IMPSTR and @aliyapabani. Sponsored by FreshBooks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we talk about those things you only indulge in the dark. We turn up the house lights and ruin the magic of cinema. This show features: 1. A doc on the tax shelter film era by Geoff Siskind 2. "Sexe Machin / Sex Machine" by Jef Elise Barbara 3. Artist and filmmaker Oliver Husain 4. "Blow Job" by Bruce Haack 5. A review of Wrong Hole's "2012" by DandDListens 6. A review of the film "Swiss Army Man" by Amy Lam. The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Katie Jensen. Original music by Nathan Burley. Feedback &amp; freelance pitches: <a href="mailto:aliya@canadalandshow.com">aliya@canadalandshow.com</a>. We're on Twitter @IMPSTR and @aliyapabani. Sponsored by FreshBooks.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep.2 - Spoiler Alert

Whether he's talking about a book that changed his life or just his favourite brand of chips, author Pasha Malla approaches subjects with deep thought and insight. So we invited him on the show to talk about some of the stuff he's been into lately. Here are his picks:    The novel After James by Michael Helm. Living Hour, a psychedelic band from Winnipeg and their song "Seagull." The band Fake Palms from Toronto. Pasha picks the song "Melatonin." The face of basketball player Andrew Wiggins, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.   The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Kevin Sexton. Follow us on Twitter @IMPSTR / @aliyapabani Find links to work by the artists on today's show at canadalandshow.com/impSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether he's talking about a book that changed his life or just his favourite brand of chips, author Pasha Malla approaches subjects with deep thought and insight. So we invited him on the show to talk about some of the stuff he's been into lately. Here are his picks: <ul> <li>The novel After James by Michael Helm.</li> <li>Living Hour, a psychedelic band from Winnipeg and their song "Seagull."</li> <li>The band Fake Palms from Toronto. Pasha picks the song "Melatonin."</li> <li>The face of basketball player Andrew Wiggins, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.</li> </ul> The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Kevin Sexton. Follow us on Twitter @IMPSTR / @aliyapabani Find links to work by the artists on today's show at <a href="http://canadalandshow.com/imp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">canadalandshow.com/imp</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep.22 - Remembering Subservient Chicken

Jess Salomon makes her comedy Great Again. Bruce McDonald goes to Washington. PJ Vogt lives inside a Weakerthans song. BJ Snowden loves Canada more than Canadians do.   Jess Salomon used to be a UN war crimes lawyer. Now, she's trying to get some regular comedy gigs in New York. She has videos of her stand-up on her website. Bruce McDonald is a filmmaker whose movies include Hardcore Logo, Highway 61 and Roadkill. His newest movie, Weirdos, will be in select theatres across Canada this spring. PJ Vogt hosts a podcast called Reply All. In one episode, he micro doses on LSD at work and in another he explores One Direction conspiracy theories. BJ Snowden is a songwriter living in Massachusetts. She writes songs about Canada, but also things like working as a school teacher and Judge Joe Brown.   Music on this episode: "Sailin' On" by Haolin Munk. "One Great City!" by The Weakerthans "In Canada" by BJ Snowden.   The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Kevin Sexton. Additional contributions on this episode from Katie Jensen and Chandler Levack. Follow us on Twitter: @IMPSTR / @aliyapabani . Visit our webiste: canadalandshow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jess Salomon makes her comedy Great Again. Bruce McDonald goes to Washington. PJ Vogt lives inside a Weakerthans song. BJ Snowden loves Canada more than Canadians do. Jess Salomon used to be a UN war crimes lawyer. Now, she's trying to get some regular comedy gigs in New York. She has videos of her stand-up on her <a href="http://jesssalomon.com/video/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website.</a> Bruce McDonald is a filmmaker whose movies include Hardcore Logo, Highway 61 and Roadkill. His newest movie, Weirdos, will be in select theatres across Canada this spring. PJ Vogt hosts a podcast called Reply All. In one episode, he <a href="https://gimletmedia.com/episode/44-shine-on-you-crazy-goldman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">micro doses on LSD at work</a> and in another he explores <a href="https://gimletmedia.com/episode/6-one-direction-larry-shippers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Direction conspiracy theories</a>. BJ Snowden is a songwriter living in Massachusetts. She writes songs about Canada, but also things like working as a school teacher and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyoJ1H5JhK4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Judge Joe Brown</a>. Music on this episode: "Sailin' On" by Haolin Munk. "One Great City!" by The Weakerthans "In Canada" by BJ Snowden. The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Kevin Sexton. Additional contributions on this episode from Katie Jensen and Chandler Levack. Follow us on Twitter: @IMPSTR / @aliyapabani . Visit our webiste: <a href="http://canadalandshow.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">canadalandshow.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep.23 - Land of Filth 'n' Honey

Sexcoven.mp3 is a sound file that was uploaded to the internet on July 26, 1996. It was described as a "6-hour atonal drone". According to Slammer Magazine, listeners reported "cascading feelings of dread, fear and euphoria." The track circulated among teenagers and by 2001, "covencrawls" had become a teen trend, which resulted in several deaths and injuries. Some thought the track contained subliminal messages; others believed that it triggered the prefrontal cortex in a way that caused temporary insanity. The source of the file is still unknown. Jillian Tamaki wrote a short story about Sexcoven in her recent graphic novel, Boundless. Our exploration of the Sexcoven phenomenon leads us from the quietest place on earth to a group of Montreal sound artists who are working with a mental health practitioner to stimulate altered states of consciousness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sexcoven.mp3 is a sound file that was uploaded to the internet on July 26, 1996. It was described as a "6-hour atonal drone". According to Slammer Magazine, listeners reported "cascading feelings of dread, fear and euphoria." The track circulated among teenagers and by 2001, "covencrawls" had become a teen trend, which resulted in several deaths and injuries. Some thought the track contained subliminal messages; others believed that it triggered the prefrontal cortex in a way that caused temporary insanity. The source of the file is still unknown. <a href="http://jilliantamaki.com/illustration/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jillian Tamaki</a> wrote a short story about Sexcoven in her recent graphic novel, Boundless. Our exploration of the Sexcoven phenomenon leads us from <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/worlds-quietest-place" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the quietest place on earth</a> to <a href="https://www.neverapart.com/features/jann-tomaro-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a group of Montreal sound artists</a> who are working with a mental health practitioner to stimulate altered states of consciousness.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sexcoven

We consume a lot of noise, but we rarely get the opportunity to reflect on how it affects us. This is the first in a series of 5-minute immersive noise meditations by four artists exploring how noise alters our state of consciousness. Listen with with headphones for the full effect.       Find more about Jen Reimer and Max Stein at reimerstein.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We consume a lot of noise, but we rarely get the opportunity to reflect on how it affects us. This is the first in a series of 5-minute immersive noise meditations by four artists exploring how noise alters our state of consciousness. Listen with with headphones for the full effect.     Find more about Jen Reimer and Max Stein at <a href="http://reimerstein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reimerstein.com</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Noise Meditation #1: Mont Royal Tunnel

Emily M. Keeler listens to one song seven times a day, goes on Instagram and ends up in the Twilight Zone, and looks for gopher holes in poetry.   Emily is vice president of PEN Canada and editor of the Exploded Views series from Coach House Books. She also founded Little Brother Magazine. She recommends you check out:  Naomi Skwarna's Instagram account. The essay "Mind No Mind" by Jia Tolentino. Rupi Kaur's poetry book Milk and Honey. Jana Prikryl's poetry book The After Party. The song "I Wish" by Skee-Lo.  Emily's Twitter: @emilymkeeler   Find links to these people's work on our website, canadalandshow.com/impSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily M. Keeler listens to one song seven times a day, goes on Instagram and ends up in the Twilight Zone, and looks for gopher holes in poetry. Emily is vice president of PEN Canada and editor of the <a href="https://chbooks.com/Series/E/Exploded-Views" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploded Views</a> series from Coach House Books. She also founded <a href="http://littlebrothermagazine.com/LBLB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Brother Magazine</a>. She recommends you check out: <ul> <li>Naomi Skwarna's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/naomisk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram account</a>.</li> <li>The essay "<a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/articles/detail/91657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mind No Mind</a>" by Jia Tolentino.</li> <li>Rupi Kaur's poetry book Milk and Honey.</li> <li>Jana Prikryl's poetry book The After Party.</li> <li>The song "I Wish" by Skee-Lo.</li> </ul> Emily's Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/emilymkeeler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@emilymkeeler</a> Find links to these people's work on our website, <a href="http://canadalandshow.com/imp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">canadalandshow.com/imp</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep.26 - Pineapple Pizzagate

Folk songs from a 19th-Century asylum for women, collected by the alter ego of Simone Schmidt.   Simone Schmidt performs as Fiver. Her new album, Audible Songs from Rockwood, is a collection of songs based on the mid-19th century archives of the Rockwood Asylum for the Criminally Insane, complete with contextual liner notes by her ethnomusicologist alter ego, Simone Carver. The album is out April 21st.   Songs on this episode, all by Fiver: "Pile Your Silver" "Stable Song" "Worship the Sun (Not the Golden Boy)" "Carry on Warm"   The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Kevin Sexton. Find links to some of this work at our website: canadalandshow.com/impSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Folk songs from a 19th-Century asylum for women, collected by the alter ego of Simone Schmidt. Simone Schmidt performs as Fiver. Her new album, Audible Songs from Rockwood, is a collection of songs based on the mid-19th century archives of the Rockwood Asylum for the Criminally Insane, complete with contextual liner notes by her ethnomusicologist alter ego, Simone Carver. The album is out April 21st. Songs on this episode, all by Fiver: "Pile Your Silver" "Stable Song" "Worship the Sun (Not the Golden Boy)" "Carry on Warm" The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Kevin Sexton. Find links to some of this work at our website: <a href="http://canadalandshow.com/imp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">canadalandshow.com/imp</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep.27 - Theme for an Asylum

Performance artist Cassils talks about setting themselves on fire, having their image banned in Germany and making out with Lady Gaga. Find images and videos from their work at heathercassils.com.   Music on this episode: "Move Like a Mystic" by A l l i e. "Slipping Away" by Diana (Bad Channels remix).   Do us a favour and fill out our listener survey. It takes less than 5 minutes and will help us keep making a show that you love. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/theimposter   The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Kevin Sexton. Follow us on Twitter @IMPSTR/@aliyapabani. Visit our website at: canadalandshow.com/imp Send pitches to: kevin@canadalandshow.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Performance artist Cassils talks about setting themselves on fire, having their image banned in Germany and making out with Lady Gaga. Find images and videos from their work at <a href="http://heathercassils.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heathercassils.com</a>. Music on this episode: "Move Like a Mystic" by A l l i e. "Slipping Away" by Diana (Bad Channels remix). Do us a favour and fill out our <a href="http://surveymonkey.com/R/theimposter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">listener survey</a>. It takes less than 5 minutes and will help us keep making a show that you love. <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/theimposter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/theimposter</a> The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Kevin Sexton. Follow us on Twitter @IMPSTR/@aliyapabani. Visit our website at: <a href="http://canadalandshow.com/imp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">canadalandshow.com/imp</a> Send pitches to: kevin@canadalandshow.com See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep.21 - How to Set Yourself On Fire

Gif heritage with Sally McKay. Kiera Boult is the wizard of Canada's Brooklyn. The first movie star is from Hamilton.   Kiera Boult is a performance artist and retired stand-up comic. Sally McKay is an artist, curator and assistant professor at McMaster University. She helped run the now-deceased art magazine Lola, which was famous for its "shotgun" art reviews by non-writers. Florence Lawrence was a Hamilton-born silent actor who arguably became the first movie star. You can find some of her movies on Youtube. Shirley Hughes is one of the co-founders of the Toronto Silent Film Festival. The music on this show is by the band Zena.   This episode was recorded at Mills Hardware in Hamilton, Ontario.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gif heritage with Sally McKay. Kiera Boult is the wizard of Canada's Brooklyn. The first movie star is from Hamilton. Kiera Boult is a performance artist and retired stand-up comic. Sally McKay is an artist, curator and assistant professor at McMaster University. She helped run the now-deceased art magazine <a href="http://www249.pair.com/smckay/lola/main.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lola</a>, which was famous for its "shotgun" art reviews by non-writers. Florence Lawrence was a Hamilton-born silent actor who arguably became the first movie star. You can find some of her movies on Youtube. Shirley Hughes is one of the co-founders of the Toronto Silent Film Festival. The music on this show is by the band Zena. This episode was recorded at Mills Hardware in Hamilton, Ontario.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep.25 - Hamilton, the Musical

 The last time Lido Pimienta was on the podcast, she was about to release La Papessa, and it ended up winning her the $50,000 Polaris Prize.  We wanted to hear her predictions for the future, so we spoke to her again. On this episode, Lido talks about Latina pop star tropes, fat shaming, and how Steve Harvey's incredible Miss Universe gaffe inspired her next album.  Music on this episode by Kaleema, Mas Aya, and Lido, remixed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<a href="http://www.canadalandshow.com/podcast/kim-kardashian-kim-kardashian-baker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The last time Lido Pimienta was on the podcast</a>, she was about to release La Papessa, and it ended up winning her the $50,000 Polaris Prize.  We wanted to hear her predictions for the future, so we spoke to her again. On this episode, Lido talks about Latina pop star tropes, fat shaming, and how <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x7oIwq_ixI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Harvey's incredible Miss Universe gaffe</a> inspired her next album.  Music on this episode by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/kaleema_ba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kaleema</a>, <a href="https://masayamasaya.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mas Aya</a>, and <a href="https://soundcloud.com/lido-pimienta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lido</a>, remixed.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Lido Pimienta's Next Baby

This episode is a taping of The Imposter's first live event at the Gladstone Hotel. Like a first marriage, it's new and exciting, and it promises that the next one will be infinitely more extravagant. Featuring: 1. Comedy by Jackie Pirico 2. "Obaa Sima" by Ata Kak 3. "A Little Bit of Lovin'" by Laurice 4. Videogame artist Kara Stone 5. "Intimate Strangers" by BizZarh. The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Katie Jensen. Original music by Nathan Burley. Feedback and freelance pitches: aliya@canadalandshow.com. We're on Twitter at @IMPSTR and @aliyapabani. Sponsored by FreshBooks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a taping of The Imposter's first live event at the Gladstone Hotel. Like a first marriage, it's new and exciting, and it promises that the next one will be infinitely more extravagant. Featuring: 1. Comedy by Jackie Pirico 2. "Obaa Sima" by Ata Kak 3. "A Little Bit of Lovin'" by Laurice 4. Videogame artist Kara Stone 5. "Intimate Strangers" by BizZarh. The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Katie Jensen. Original music by Nathan Burley. Feedback and freelance pitches: <a href="mailto:aliya@canadalandshow.com">aliya@canadalandshow.com</a>. We're on Twitter at @IMPSTR and @aliyapabani. Sponsored by FreshBooks.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ep.3 - Database Error Hairy Chest

Cadence Weapon was a nineteen-year-old in Edmonton, battle rapping on the internet when he released his first mixtape, Breaking Kayfabe. He wanted to make “the most fucked up rap anyone’s ever heard.” And it was. It got him a record deal with a major American label, and helped bring Canada's rap underground to light.      Since then, he released two more albums, and was anointed the poet laureate of Edmonton. He just released his fourth album, the self-titled Cadence Weapon. On this episode, we talk about how Canadian radio failed Canadian hip hop artists, Cadence's legendary DJ dad, and why he's rapping about Pinot Grigio these days.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cadence Weapon was a nineteen-year-old in Edmonton, battle rapping on the internet when he released his first mixtape, Breaking Kayfabe. He wanted to make “the most fucked up rap anyone’s ever heard.” And it was. It got him a record deal with a major American label, and helped bring Canada's rap underground to light.      Since then, he released two more albums, and was anointed the poet laureate of Edmonton. He just released his fourth album, the self-titled Cadence Weapon. On this episode, we talk about how Canadian radio failed Canadian hip hop artists, Cadence's legendary DJ dad, and why he's rapping about Pinot Grigio these days.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Cadence Weapon and The Black Experience in Sound

At the height of the New Age movement, there was a lot of music for plants, but there was only one Plantasia.  On this episode, we look at how a 1973 New York Times bestselling book of controversial experiments on plants inspired generations of artists to try to communicate with plants through sound. We hear about what it was like to grow up with pioneering electronic musician Mort Garson, whose early synthesizer album Plantasia went from being a free gift with a mattress purchase from Sears to a $150 dollar used CD on Amazon.    Listen to Plant Material from houseplant enthusiast Castle If. Watch Amanda White's video of a plant next to a window, listening to a radio show made by the plants outside.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the height of the New Age movement, there was a lot of music for plants, but there was only one Plantasia.  On this episode, we look at how a 1973 New York Times bestselling book of controversial experiments on plants inspired generations of artists to try to communicate with plants through sound. We hear about what it was like to grow up with pioneering electronic musician Mort Garson, whose early synthesizer album Plantasia went from being a free gift with a mattress purchase from Sears to a $150 dollar used CD on Amazon.    Listen to Plant Material from houseplant enthusiast <a href="https://castleif.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Castle If</a>. Watch <a href="http://amandawhite.com/projects/plant-radio-for-plants-89-5-the-stick-fm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda White's video of a plant next to a window</a>, listening to a radio show made by the plants outside.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Music for Plants and the People Who Love Them

The best podcast episodes on romantic relationships. Episodes talk about the 5 love languages, intimacy, and the taboo topics of sexual desires and infidelity. This topic is a deep dive into the science and complexities that face us in our relationships with others. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Relationships & Love

What is this?
1 quote, 3 ideas & 1 question from a carefully curated podcast episode.
Every Monday & Wednesday.

Want a 3rd insight and episode every week? Email me at curation@owltail.com.