Seasons of Life

This episode is about Gaston, not his real name, someone I met scouring the streets of Rouyn Noranda, QC. What do we talk about? Childhood. Depression. Chronic Illness, and how music brings ya' through. Enjoy!

Ever wanted to know what a conversation between two people who used to ride the bus together in middle school might look like? Well here is your chance! Daveed and I go way back, and we crossed paths when we were both back home for the pandemic. We talk about music, Daveed's creative journey, some of the inspiration he has had. This is a story of the power of grunge rock to make shady workplaces a romantic getaway and seasonal depression a downhill slalom of black sludge. I do not know what that sentence even fully means, but welcome to this episode.

Ever have a deep craving for some of the girls who blessed the early scene of 2000s hip hop and R&B? Well this is the episode for you. Here we talk to the one and only @lunchforchmucks, CHRIS. A legend from across the Fraser River, Misson, BC. Join us as we talk about finding confidence and using music to truly come to one's own. We also talk about this era in rap, as well as the woman who graced it. This episode is a must-listen for sure!

This week we talk about why I have been so horrible at keeping up with my show, particularly my move to rural Quebec and some of the music discovered in the meantime. I talk about music we listen to when driving, Andy Shauf`s new song from `Wilds` Jaywalker, some comments about Quebec culture (from my limited first-year Poli-Sci courses), and mention some of the music I was lucky to find at FME (Festival de Musique Emergente) in Rouyn-Noranda QC. Join me as I go where no British Columbian has gone before... actually, I am sure someone from BC has come here at least once... but maybe not who knows!

This week we talk to Donovan from Abbotsford about his own personal bildungsroman. He talks about his journey through young adulthood, and making a dent in the world while also trying to figure himself out. We talk about queerness, being trans, the trials and tribulations of young adulthood, and of course, good music. Join us this week as we dive deep into a playlist filled with femcon and queercon!

Join us this week for a more unstructured episode where I talk to my roommate Tomer about finding confidence, building a relationship with nature and how to just vibe to music. Tomer is a physics major who is finding his way post-graduation. He never shies away from trying new things and taking chances which is reflected in his rather relaxed outlook on life. This episode will be sure to put you in a pensive mood.

Join us this week for a more unstructured episode where I talk to my roommate Tomer about finding confidence, building a relationship with nature and how to just vibe to music. Tomer is a physics major who is finding his way post-graduation. He never shies away from trying new things and taking chances which is reflected in his rather relaxed outlook on life. This episode will be sure to put you in a pensive and, dare I say chill, mood.

This week we talk to Raja. He is a youth care worker, a fashion icon, a music fan, and one of Sean's pals from high school! We talk about self-acceptance and engaging with queerness especially in the brown (South-Asian) community.

Join me this week to talk about some protest music! Maybe I will make a fool of myself talking about these tracks, maybe not.

Albert lives in Reykjavik Iceland where he explores the natural world, writes, and practices witchcraft. Join us this week as we talk about moving from the UK, reconciling bad relationships, and setting up roots to pave way for a happy life! The music this week is folky and full of influences from throughout the commonwealth and northern europe. You won't want to miss this week's truly amazing lineup.

I didn't have a guest, BUT! I did have myself, so myself it was. In this week's episode, I talk about an imaginary relationship... trust me it is imaginary!

*Fundrive Episode* – Though fundrive may be over when you listen you are more than welcome to still donate!Dream Babe is a dream pop duo from Vancouver, BC. Meeting backstage between sets, Nash and Lou instantly hit it off. When the pandemic started getting bad, the two left town for Powell River where they devoted months to the creation of a new album and a few new singles. Join me as I talk to Dream Babe about their influences for their new single “Glow”, what it means to be a Canadian indie band, and a whole wack more!

Aydan is a student, a sociologist, a creator, and a dreamer. These are all adjectives I found in the thesaurus but I think Aydan would agree, I hope Aydan would agree. We talk about first year, making friends, finding one's self, and what it feels like now to be in 4th year and still a bit clueless about the world. This playlist has pop influences and a strong female presence, all-around great energy!

This week we interview Kara, a laugher, a thinker, and most of all a friend. Kara is a mental health specialist with MCFD and we actually met during one of my own seasons of life. Join us as we have a hoot talking about coming of age, and dealing with some of the realities that come with it.

Gilbert is a professionally trained chef, a makeup fiend, and in the strange position of being simultaneously introverted and very social at the same time (it is very confusing even to Sean). Gilbert is in his 4th year at UBC studying food nutrition and health and has had an interesting past with relationships and developing his queer identity. Join us as we talk about growing up gay, finding community with fellow queers, and what it's like to be an Asian man in the gay community.

Karene is the mother to an undisclosed number of plants, she will not tell me the exact number in case she accidentally kills one (don't tell The Ministry). She is the proud giver of a HelloFresh coupon to Sean who received 4 free meals (true friendship), a sustainable energy engineering major at Simon Fraser University, and a longtime friend. Join me as I ask Karene about her mid-degree crisis, love while in co-op, self-discovery, and all the good jams that went with it. We also talk about the legendary Tove Lo… which I don't think anyone wants to miss.

*Please note that this episode had some volume issues at the beginning, this does not persist throughout the recording.*Liam is a 3rd-year Asian Studies major at UBC, hailing from the great state of Ohio in the US of A. When he isn't stressed about school, he likes making a mean pot roast, going for late-night adventures, and (From Sean's Perspective) flat out vibing. In this week's episode, we talk about friendships, the revolutionary holiday of Despooktober, and the music that goes with the two. You won't want to miss this largely instrumental week of ooky-spooky tunes.

This week we interview Claire, an up and coming visual artist, a fan of banana pudding (to Sean's confusion), a friend, and a nurse on the side. Hailing from Abbotsford BC, Claire's relationship with music has been shaped by folky influences that run deep in the Fraser Valley. Her mix of contemporary folk, indie, and instrumentals, paired with rich influences from the 70s folk scene allows for a compelling look into her season of life. In this episode, we talk about Abbotsford hipsters, reclaiming power in sex, and the inevitabilities of dating a musician.*Please note that in this episode we discuss sexual violence. If you need support with similar situations don't hesitate to reach out to my good friends at UBC's Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office or the AMS' Sexual Violence Support CenterRegardless of your Gender, Sex, Race, Ethnicity or Sexual Orientation help is available and you are not alone!

*NOTE* This episode is not as polished as other episodes ** This week I (Sean) give you some insight on one of my own seasons of life, particularly the winter of my 3rd year. The goal is to help you get to know me a bit more so that I'm not just some random host on a random show. Thanks for listening and stay safe out there!

My good friend Aidan narrates the emotions and the sounds that guided him through first year, their origins, and how he remembers them today.