Capture Queue

For our 6th episode we bring you author, scholar, and genocide historian Dr. Adam Jones. In the show, we discuss what has typically preceded genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity—and why we should all be paying attention to the stark political rhetoric we see today. We also discuss Dr. Jones' upcoming 4th edition of his bestselling book, Genocide, a Comprehensive Introduction, and why he's adding two new cases to the already heavy volume. We chat further about his critique of Noam Chomsky's take on genocide, why it's a civic duty to criticize our own government's foreign policy, and much more.The conflict historian and photographer currently teaches at The University of British Columbia within their Okanagan campus and will be a visiting professor at UCLA this fall. Find his work online here: https://epp.ok.ubc.ca/about/contact/adam-jones/

This week, we speak with author, public speaker, Harvard-trained addictions specialist, medical doctor, and behavioural science expert, Dr. Shimi Kang.In the episode, Dr. Kang tells host Tracy Giesz-Ramsay about her latest book, The Tech Solution, where she advocates that children are taught to be more mindful of their social media and device use (favouring connection with friends over mindless scrolling). She also explains the neuroscience behind habit formation (What does dopamine actually do?) and how, even though we know what we all need to be happier and healthier (read: community, outdoor play, healthy food, and breath awareness) we can implement these as daily habits in our lives.Dr. Kang graduated with Distinction and Honors in Research from Medical School at the University of Alberta. She later gained frontline experience as a primary care physician while working in Vancouver as well as at a charitable hospital in rural India. She trained in psychiatry at the University of British Columbia and completed a Clinical Research Fellowship at the Addiction Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard University in Boston. Dr. Kang also examined global health issues at the World Health Organization, in Geneva, Switzerland. Her list of accomplishments is endless (see drshimikang.com/bio!) and we are beyond grateful to bring her words to you!For more, visit CaptureQueue.com or find us on social media (Facebook and Instagram) @CaptureQueue - Thanks for listening! 

In today's episode, we speak with Miriam Kemi Havelin, a professional researcher, strategist, and designer. Havelin is currently completing her master's degree at OCAD University in Toronto, Canada, focusing on strategic foresight and innovation. Her work explores the difference between disinformation and misinformation online. During our conversation, we speak about why people fall prey to conspiracy theories and the social and economic power of deception. We talk about the difficulty in getting truth to people when so much information is available online, and why nuance and context rarely goes viral. We also talk about media and journalism in the digital age—and why AI isn't a good tool to combat the issues we face in this technological age.For more, visit CaptureQueue.com

Today, we speak with award-winning reporter Ian Young of the South China Morning Post. Young is the Post's Vancouver correspondent currently covering the Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings between the US and Canada. He also continues his investigative reporting into the policies that led to devastating coronavirus outbreaks in Vancouver care home facilities. A journalist for more than 20 years, Young covered the 1997 handover of Hong Kong and won (or shared awards for) excellence in investigative reporting and human rights reporting—as well as the HK News Awards 'Scoop of the Year.' In this episode, we discuss the Wanzhou hearings, the Little Mountain Place care home facility covid outbreak, and faux outrage over Sinophobia used to quash political dissent. 

For our second episode, we speak with Dr. Rahim Mohamed, a visiting assistant professor of international studies at Centre College in Kentucky, USA. In his conversation with Tracy, Dr. Mohamed explains the key differences between US and Canadian politics, de-centralizing the United States by focusing on comparative politics, and the impact of Senator Mitch McConnell, who hails from Kentucky. He talks about teaching during a pandemic, connecting with his students on mental health—and touches on addiction, health, and economics in the Appalachian region. For more, find us on CaptureQueue.com Portrait of Dr. Rahim Mohamed by Matt Baker. 

For the first episode of season two, we speak with Michael Uy, co-owner of Oakwyn Realty in Vancouver, Canada. Michael explains what propelled him to launch his own brokerage, why the company's mandate of "work hard, stay humble" goes deeper than mere rhetoric, why he believes it's important to listen to more than one perspective before making decisions, and how he approaches challenges—whether a rejected proposal or interpersonal conflict. For more, visit CaptureQueue.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @CaptureQueue

Joel Bakan is an author, filmmaker, and law professor at the University of British Columbia. His most recent book, The New Corporation, is the sequel to his 2003 title, The Corporation, which—during an era of anti-globalization protests and growing distrust of publicly-traded companies—spawned the highly influential film that same year: The Corporation. In the season finale of the Capture Queue podcast, Joel and Tracy discuss both his book and his recent documentary, The New Corporation, which he made alongside director Jennifer Abbott. Bakan explains why the duo believed a sequel was necessary all these years later, how Corporate Social Responsibility isn't quite what it seems, and much, much more. For photos and more details, visit capturequeue.com 

In today's episode, we speak with David Gunawan, owner of Ubuntu Canteen in Vancouver. As an award-winning chef, Gunawan helped transform Vancouver's culinary scene by bringing an ecological mindset to the forefront of fine dining. But today, he's more focused on community wellbeing than on impressing critics. He's written about the state of the Anthropocene, he's talked about how modern agriculture contributes to our warming climate, he's discussed how reconnecting to the soil and our food systems can aid our mental health, and—at this stage in his career—he's chosen to advocate for a new way of being: connecting with the inner self.In this episode, we discuss all these issues and more. You can follow us on Instagram at capturequeue or visit capturequeue.com for photos and more.

This episode, we speak with Kevin Westell, founding partner at Pender Litigation.As a criminal lawyer, Westell has represented clients as notorious as Jamie Bacon, and he's worked on cases involving money laundering in B.C. But today, we talk about the other side of criminal law: why those in his professions do what they do. We discuss at length the intersection of mental health, race, poverty, trauma and criminality—and  the importance of representation for everyone.

For our 9th episode, we speak with Josh Murphy MA, Police Researcher and Professor in the Criminology department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. He joins us to discuss the realities of policing today, how to properly address mental health in the DTES, the push for police reform and the #DefundTheVPD movement, the difference between street checks and carding, the responsibility of media when covering issues of race and policing—and much, much more. This episode was recorded before the killing of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, so the protests in that city are not discussed. However, we do speak about George Floyd and how the execution of Rodney King and the Robert Dziekański scandal in Canada significantly altered Murphy's outlook on police narratives and led him to the work he does today.Note: Our new intro is the song, Take Me In Your Arms, written and performed by the talented Vancouver-born pianist, Austin Nash Park. 

This week we speak to Jillian Sheridan, co-founder of Legends Haul Supply Co., a Vancouver company dispatching produce and meat from small, biodiverse farms to local restaurants—and delivering sustainably-sourced pantry items to households city-wide. We speak about what it takes to start a businesses from the ground up and the shifting landscape of the marketplace in such an unpredictable year.

Viranlly Liemena is a professional culinary and menswear photographer, social media and marketing strategist, and Vancouver lifestyle celebrity. He also holds a degree from the University of British Columbia in Chemical Engineering—but life had other plans for the supremely talented creator. In episode seven of the Capture Queue podcast, we discuss the outpour of support from Vancouver's food community for their favourite restaurants, the tragic circumstances unveiled at one the world's favourite food publications, and why Viranlly believes young creators should continue to do what drives them—despite others' expectations.CaptureQueue.com

After taking a two-week break to create more room for the voices of the Black Lives Matter protests, we're back this week with our guest Mo Amir. Mr. Amir is the host of This is Vancolour, a podcast about Canadian culture and politics, as well as a columnist with the Daily Hive. In this episode, we speak about the importance of dialogue in these uncertain and extremely difficult times, the shift that's been taking place in our media landscape over the past few decades, and why we need to adjust policy on everything from mental health to policing.CaptureQueue.com

This week's guest is Rose Archie, co-founder of Nations, a nonprofit aimed at empowering indigenous youth to embrace their right to self-determination through the positive impact of skateboarding. Archie is also the organizer of Stop, Drop, and Roll, a women's skateboard contest hosted annually in Vancouver. In this episode we speak about her experience organizing punk concerts in her youth, how that led to her strong community involvement today, and why she believes it's important to be a role model for the Indigenous youth growing up skateboarding today.CaptureQueue.com

For episode 4, we speak with Jim Diehl, a photographer, video producer, and professional athlete trainer. He picked up a camera in 2016 and today the joke amongst his friends in the industry is that he immediately knew more about photography than most career photographers.

In the third episode of the Capture Queue podcast, we speak to Paul Pelletier—a lawyer, author, public speaker, and expert on workplace harassment. He discusses how to address vitriol from managers and why it's critical for both employees and employers to confront abuse in the office.This conversation was recorded before COVID-19 led to the global workplace shutdown, so the issues discussed have taken on new life forms, though Paul's expertise and advice are not only still relevant, but tremendously useful in this time of occupational uncertainty. CaptureQueue.com

Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez is a clinical scientist at the University of British Columbia's NINET Lab studying repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of depression, Parkinson's disease, and OCD. In the second episode of the Capture Queue podcast, he explains what rTMS is, how it functions, and the work he's doing to push for wider access to rTMS and similar treatments. View the accompanying photographs taken during our conversation in the lab at CaptureQueue.com

In the first episode of the Capture Queue podcast, I speak with Adam Cook, co-founder and CEO of Layback Hammock Co. We discuss the power of perseverance in the face of adversity and what it means to build meaningful connections—in both business and in life. This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 quarantine, so our discussion tackles the business landscape before the added challenges of a post-coronavirus world. CaptureQueue.com

Welcome to the Capture Queue podcast. These episodes are the second phase of an interview series I began in 2015 which appeared at capturequeue.com—but only in transcribed Q&A format. I was encouraged by former guests to turn these conversations into an audio show, so here we are. Now, you can listen to, rather than read, these upcoming interviews. What's in a name? Capture Queue is a line-up of creators, academics, and entrepreneurs who are photographed then interviewed to offer insight into the work they do and the issues they care about. These issues can range from global affairs to the cognitive sciences; from food sustainability to economic innovation. Along with each episode, you can view the images that accompany these conversations on the website at CaptureQueue.com.Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy!