Big Truth: With Autumn Woods

On today's episode of Big Truth, I sit down with fellow Relatives member Zeboria Peters (aka Johnny Gr4ves) and his longtime friend Cassius Morris to discuss the changing tides of the Arts & Media industries. Ever since the emergence of social media as the primary forum for information and entertainment to spread, there has been an unprecedented change in not only the way that people interface with the media, but how and why people create. As a man who's been interviewing some of the most exciting names in the music industry for over 10 years (since he was 12), Cassius Morris has a unique perspective on what people choose to pay attention to and why, as well as some fantastic advice on the importance on a varied and diverse approach to one's career. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @cassiusmorris_ @johnnygr4ves @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Big Truth Theme Music by Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods Brought to you by Relatives Media Inc.

Hope you're all having a restful weekend! It's been a BIG couple of weeks over here in Canada, as demonstrations of Indigenous Solidarity have been happening and shutting down infrastructure to show support for the people who are being targeted by the RCMP in Wet’suwet’en. As the Canadian Government continues to refuse to acknowledge the Indigenous rights of land ownership, and is attempting to build a pipeline with Coastal GasLink on unceded territory, a conversation is coming into focus about the ongoing harm of Colonialism and the Negative effects of Capitalism on both the environment and the lives of Indigenous Peoples, who want nothing more than peaceful coexistence between all peoples and the Mother Earth. I'm joined today by Dakota Bear, a Vancouver-Based hip-hop artist and important leader in the Indigenous Rights conversation in Vancouver. He has played an integral part in the recent demonstrations, and is here today to discuss the intricacy and nuance of a situation that is not only an extremely important modern political moment, but something that dates back FAR longer than the Canadian Government would like you to think. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @dakotabearofficial @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Big Truth Theme Music by: Autumn Woods Cover art by: Autumn Woods Brought to you by Relatives Media Inc.

Good morning friends! I'm sure by now you've probably noticed the new artwork for the show! We're gonna be taking things in a brand new direction going forward, and I felt like the look of the show needed to change along with the purpose. No longer will I be exclusively just loosely shooting-the-shit with my friends on the mic. I think it's about time that I start diving into using this show to create nuanced dialogue and respectful debate about current events and topics that I believe really matter. To start it off, here is the first ever solo monologue episode. I'll dive into a bit of the reasoning behind the show revamp, as well as my thoughts on the idea of legacy, and a line by line reaction to Joaquin Phoenix's fantastic speech at the Oscars on Sunday. As always, feel free to reach out at @autumn._.woods on instagram if you wanna say hey, have any questions or thoughts, or want to pitch an idea for an episode topic/debate! DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Instagram: @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Today’s Song: Big Truth Theme Music by Autumn Woods Cover art by: Autumn Woods

Today marks a bit of a switch in the direction of Big Truth. Instead of the usual one-on-one interview style of the show previously, we're going to start to focus more on picking a larger topic, and bringing in the right guests to speak on the nuisances of the idea. For this episode, we're discussing how Social Media both helps and hinders the lives of artists, and how having to promote yourself as a "brand" effects your self image. My guests are my dear friend Connor Kryger, a model who's talent for intimate and unique portrait-work has found him working for brands such as "Off-white", and my new friend Jack Perkins, who's unique eye for photography has brought him on tour with some of the biggest names in hip-hop. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @jackperkinsphotos @krygerconnor @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Today’s Song: Big Truth Intro Music by Autumn Woods Cover art: by Autumn Woods

Hello Beautiful People! Hope you've been enjoying your new year so far! Today's episode is the first official episode recorded in the new year, and my guest is a fantastic new friend: Mr. Marco Lii. He's a photographer, professional animator and car mechanic who specializes in custom Mini's. I've been hugely impressed by his work and his range for awhile now, and as I've gotten to know him, I've become even more impressed with who he is. I hope you guys enjoy hearing what he has to say, and thanks for tuning in to start off another year! DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @35demarco (photos) @minidemarco (cars) @doodlesdemarco (art) @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Today’s Song: Big Truth Intro Music by Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods

Happy Day, Friends! You know, it may be 2020, but this episode is from 2019. So, if there's anything that feels outdated, that's why. But, you know what doesn't feel outdated, ever? Bennett Taylor. He's one of the best people ever born. It's true, look it up. In the episode, we ask each other questions (that have nothing to do with the situation we are in) that we found on the internet, and try to answer them. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @bentayman @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Today’s Song: Lemon Dream by Bennett Taylor Cover art by Autumn Woods

Welcome back to another episode of this ol' thang. Today I sit down with one of my dearest friends, and the COO of Relatives Media Inc., Mr. Elliott Best. We've been friends for quite awhile, and in this episode we trace it all back to the very beginning. Join us as we discuss the time I gave him a concussion in grade eight, Elliott's unique perspective from having grown up adopted, and why it's important to be curious about and celebrate people's differences. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @erb_97 @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Today’s Song: Big Truth Theme Music by Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods

Welcome one and all to another episode of this ol' show! Today my guest is a dear friend of mine, Mr. Jake Van Buschbach. Jake is a 25-year-old IT specialist and entrepreneur who's company Umbrella IT took him from in working in his bedroom closet to being nominated for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in just a few short years. Now, in the wake of this achievement, we sit down to discuss the surveillance state we are not-so-slowly falling victim to, the Chinese social-rating system (a concept right out of a Black Mirror episode), and how competitive and friendly the world of hacking and jailbreaking can be, amongst many another things. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @jacobusviii @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Today’s Song: Big Truth Intro Music by Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods

Hold on to your butts, things are boutta get wild. Bennett Taylor himself is back in the studio, and this time we stand up for the entire episode. You'll hear us talk about the realities of the audition process for actors, the insane story of Tyler, the Creators career, Bennett's YouTube extravaganza show "The Bentayman Experience", and my up and coming album, amongst many other things! DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @bentayman @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Today’s Song: "Lemon Dream" by Bennett Taylor Cover art by Autumn Woods

*APOLOGIES FOR THE BUZZING IN THE BACKGROUND, THERE WAS A MICROPHONE ISSUE* Howdy Friends! I'm so happy to finally have Sleepy Gonzales on the podcast! They're a Vancouver based, genre-defying, band that describes themselves as "Musical ADHD", and are signed to Light Organ Records. I've been a fan of theirs for awhile, and I've been very much looking forward to this! In this episode we talk about how Benito, the drummer of the group, discovered his love for music at 4 years old when he ran straight into a wall with a drum stick in his mouth, the craziest things that have happened to them on stage, and how the dynamic of them ALL being Libras works in the bands favour. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @sleepygonzales @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Today’s Songs: "Lucky Charmzzz" & "Melting" by: Sleepy Gonzales Cover art by Autumn Woods

HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! Today I sit down with the master of good energy and modern renaissance man Zeboria Peters, known professionally as Johnny Gr4ves. He's been living and working in Victoria for awhile now, and is making a name for himself as one of the most lovely, supportive, and talented people on Canada's West Coast. In this episode we discuss his goal of winning a Grammy in every genre, the time a ghost screamed at him in Mexico, why being selfless is key to his success, and the time he met his spirit-guide in Spokane, amongst MANY other things. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @johnnygr4ves @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Today's Song: "Same" by Johnny Gr4ves Cover art by Autumn Woods

WOW what a day! It's two of my favourite people in the world; Connor and Posh, a duo of some of the most promising young models in the city. This is a fun one; we talk about instagram removing the "like" numbers, tips and tricks on how to turn your biggest insecurities into modelling success, and there's some deep character backstories revealed! I'm sure when it's done, you guys will love and appreciate them just as much as I do. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @poshwank @krygerconnor @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Intro Song by: Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods

HE'S BACK (and better than ever)!! It's my best boi Zachariah coming in hot to talk shop with the host-on-toast (me). Today we talk about a lot of things and get goofy. No spoilers, just listen to the podcast. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @zachariahproductions @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Intro Song by Zachariah Cover art by Autumn Woods

Howdydoo beautiful humans! In this episode of Big Truth I am sitting down with my fantastic new friend Troy Baird! He's a director, photographer, cinematographer, writer and all-around artistic soul from Sydney, Australia who has been working in Vancouver for just over a year now. After a lucky streak of rare, consistent work in the Australian film industry right out of film-school, Troy packed his things up and journeyed to Vancouver in search of a more sustainable career; and that's exactly what he got. Join us as we discuss his poetic perspective towards life, why such a happy guy loves to make films where people cry, and the importance of thoughtfulness. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @troyplease @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods

GOOD DAY FRIENDS, it's Big Truth time once again, comin' at you live from the sweat-lodge. On today's episode it's me and my older brother, Tolan Greyhaven. He's a nutrition expert, professional bicycle mechanic, paramedic, and avid raver, amongst many other things. In this episode, we discuss a wide variety of groovy topics (as usual), touching on gender identity, mental health, and the power that changing your name could have on your life. If you like using your ears, maybe you'll like using them to listen to this. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow me on Instagram: @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods

HEYHIHELLOBONJOUR! It's me, Autumn Woods, back again to talk about some Big Truth with groovy people. Today, I talk about porn, fashion and the very fabric of existence and the universe with two of my best friends; Quinn Greysen and Austin Macwhirter! You may know them as the co-hosts of "Family Movie Night" alongside myself, or maybe you know them for their acting work around Vancouver, or maybe you don't even know them. Either way, you know them now and that's pretty cool. Does anyone even read these? Am I talking to myself? Classic. Either way thanks for listening and I hope you have a great sleep tonight and some really good sex soon. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @austin_macwhirter @quinngreysen @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods

Goodday Beautiful People! On today's episode I have Fred Thorsen on the podcast to talk about the magnificent, Vancouver-based film program that he runs alongside his sister Kat: Intersections Media. Intersections aims to help young people who are struggling to maintain work in the media industries by supplying them with the knowledge and foundations for success, all while learning the basics of film-making and paying the students for their time. I took Intersections a few months ago, and through their fantastic work I landed a job that I am grateful for every single day, and have endlessly more confidence in my career as an artist. I hope this conversation brings as much of a smile to your face as it did to me! Much love to you all! DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Intersections: http://www.intersectionsmedia.com/ Follow me on Instagram: @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Intro Song: Cold by Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods

Good day friends! On today's episode of Big Truth my guest is Sam Herman, known by many in the Vancouver music scene as maSHerman, vice-president of the independent record label, Nyhla Records. Sam joined me today to discuss his debut full-length album "otis", a project that has been in the making since he was a wee toddler. Along the way, we touch on his philosophy for creating a happy, functioning community, hear the INCREDIBLE inspiring story of how this album presented itself to him, and address the rumours of his deep-rooted association with the Illuminati. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on Instagram: @masher.man @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Intro Song: "Victoria" by maSHerman Cover art by Autumn Woods

Whats good! On Today's episode I sit down with Koji and Owen Aiken, a pair of brothers that are two of my best friends, and co-founders of my company, Relatives❀. Koji is one of the hardest working DJ's and events planners in the city, working under the name DJ K-OG, and Owen is a rapper and producer, currently completing his debut album under the name Blaike. In this conversation we touch on everything from genre-mixing, how to build a successful team, and the taming of the ego in one's perceived sense of self. DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW :) Follow us on instagram: @dj.kog @blaike_ @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods

Hello everybody! Today's episode is a very special one; my guest is El Niño. He's a Vancouver-based rapper who is just coming off the release of his debut mixtape "The Mixtape", available everywhere now. I've known El Niño for quite a while, but this conversation was unlike any we've had before. He's got a lot to say about the entertainment industry, spirituality, and the importance of art in ones own health and happiness. Enjoy

Howdy friends; welcome back! Today's guest is Josh Romyn. He's a Vancouver-based indie film director who, along with his writing/directing partner David Laurence, is gearing up to release his new feature film "Andie The Great". He's lived a wild life; from being "home-schooled" throughout his childhood, to almost becoming a pastor, and directing films without ever going to film school, he's got countless stories and a perfectly unique perspective. Tune in and enjoy

On today's episode of Big Truth, my guest is Zachariah. He's a music producer, an entrepreneur, a creative-director and an all-around fantastic man. After years of listening to the people around him say "Vancouver has no opportunities for artists", Zachariah realized that the only way to fix this issue was to create the opportunities. Thus, "MirrorsLive", his brand new live-performance artist-showcase series, was born. Tune in as we discuss his idea to have artists perform in a hall of mirrors, why there's no sense in wasting a second of your short life, and what Winnie The Pooh character he would be. DON'T FORGET TO RATE/REVIEW :) Find us on Instagram: @zachariahproductions @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Cover art by Autumn Woods

Today my guest is Matt Shea, a Canadian YouTuber who specializes in "Let's Play" and reaction videos. Born on the east coast, and currently residing in Vancouver, Matt is one of the very few people from Newfoundland to have found such a large amount of success in the world of YouTube, with over 2 million subscribers on his primary channel. In this discussion we cover the inner workings and stresses of a YouTube career, click-bait, crazed fans with no concept of privacy, his recent divorce, and how he handles making a video almost every day (amongst MANY other things). Don't forget to rate and review the show! :) Find us on Instagram: @themattshea @autumn._.woods Find Matt on YouTube: @MattShea Produced by: Autumn Woods Intro music: "Wednesday" by Relatives❀ Cover art by Autumn Woods

On todays episode of Big Truth, my guest is the lovely, talented and charismatic Nikki West! She's an actress, a model, a comedian and one of the most hard-working and inspirational people in my life. In this conversation we dig deep into her thoughts on everything from gardening to the eventual destruction of the human race, and the one time she accidentally trash-talked the movie "Us" while meeting Keegan-Michael Key. Have a fantastic time listening my friends, this one was such a blast. Follow us on Instagram: @nikkijwest @autumn._.woods Produced by: Autumn Woods Cover art by: Autumn Woods

On today's episode of Big Truth my very special guest is Aoife, an artist of many impressive and varied talents. From photography & creative design to marketing & fashion, her unique style shines through in everything that she creates. Throughout the conversation we discuss her adventures through Europe, dissect the business and lifestyle of an Instagram model, and get haunted by a spooky ghost, amongst many other things. Come find us on instagram: @autumn._.woods @aoifecostella PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THIS PODCAST ON ITUNES

Today's guest is my dear friend and fellow Relatives❀ member, Bennett Taylor. Otherwise known as Bentayman, he's a fireball of chaotic energy with a heart of gold and seemingly limitless creative talent. As the first member of Relatives❀ to release music, it was his dedication to creating his own completely unique art that inspired myself and many other musicians in our social circle to start making music ourselves. Brace yourselves for a wild ride, and enjoy! Produced by: Gavin Lopez-Smith Cover art by: Autumn Woods

For the first official episode of "Big Truth" my guest is Christina Schell, a fantastic dancer, choreographer, and all around creative icon. In this podcast we cover everything from how to be your most authentic self, to vintage clothing and the pros and cons of the Vancouver art scene. You can find Christina on instagram @christinaschell or through her hashtag #lifeinaschell. Podcast Produced by Gavin Lopez-Smith @gavinlopezsmith Cover art by: Autumn Woods