Talking To People

Season 2 of Talking to People kicks off with JUSTIN BRUNELLE an adventure and outdoors filmmaker, vlogger and host. Justin discusses some of the numerous adventures he has been on. Including, moving into his van and living nomadically, visiting every province and territory in Canada over 150 days. And becoming the first person to freedive with beluga whales.  You can watch Justin's adventures here:  mile30adventures.com

After a few weeks off, Talking To People is back and host Jordan Dowler-Coltman is joined by FASHION Magazine Feature Editor,  & Editor-in-Chief, of the brand new TITLE...  GREG HUDSON! Greg and Jordan discuss the world of magazines, the role of an editor and the future of magazines in a constantly evolving digital world. Greg also tells the story of how he pissed of Chris Pine's publicist! You can find Greg's work both with FASHION Magazine here: fashionmagazine.com &  his newest project TITLE here: thetitlemag.com   

This week Jordan talks with Western Canada Theatre Artistic Director JAMES MACDONALD! James has directed for many of Canada’s major theatres including 10 years as an artistic associate at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton. James is now in his second season as the AD at WCT in Kamloops. In this episode he shares stories from his career as an actor, director, producer, and now artistic director and sheds some light on what it's like to run a theatre in the 21st century.

WE'RE BACK! After a couples weeks off Jordan welcomes ELLIOTT TANTI to this weeks episode! Elliott is a podcaster, a political observer, and a community organizer! Elliott co-hosts the podcasts THE HIGHLEVEL SHOWDOWN & HATTRICK SPORTS He also servers as an Associate Producer of this show.  Today he shares his thoughts on podcasting, ways to stay positive in the Trump era and a look at his life and background. 

On this weeks episode, Jordan talks with the Executive Director of Edmonton Digital Arts College and media maker... Owen Brierley! Owen, who has been the 'Dumbledore of EDAC' since 2008, (it was known as Guru Digital Arts College back then) is an award winning projection designer, digital artist, animator, educator and VJ/DJ. His work has been seen on stages, on screens and in clubs all over Edmonton and Alberta. Together, Jordan & Owen look back at his career and talk about what's next as Owen continues to seek out new creative challenges.  [Also just a note that the show will be away for one week and the next episode will be online on Sept 30.] 

This weeks guest is a multi-instrumental musician, an up-and-coming singer/songwriter, and a truly amazing artist: JORDAN HART  Jordan Hart talks about his younger life, his artistic influences and his music... oh and don't worry, we have brand new music for you to hear too! Jordan shares some of the newest music he has created (currently unreleased).  Learn more about Jordan Hart here: jordanhartsound.com

This week Jordan sits down to talk with the co creator of one of Vancouver's most popular and recognizable night life brands... Slow Jam Sundays. However SJS isn't her only recognizable project. She is also the founder of Feed the People, a charity that she started to celebrate her birthday, by giving back to the city she loves. We discuss both of these projects origins and how her life has become a journey to help others connect with themselves, with their communities, and with others.   This weeks guest is... ARIEL SWAN! 

In this Episode Jordan talks with one of Canadian theatre's most promote improvisers and the creator of the smash hit Blind Date... REBECCA NORTHAN! Rebecca talks about her early years putting on shows in the family living room, as well as how her time working with improv guru Keith Johnstone influenced her career. She admits that although Blind Date was a huge success it also casts a long shadow, and that being labeled as "Hey aren't you that clown!?" has its frustrations. You can learn more about Rebecca Northan's work here: spontaneoustheatre.ca

Jordan is joined again by Bob Bonniol in part 2 and they pick up right where they left off in pt.1... NICKLEBACK, and how this work was just the beginning of a huge transition into the next chapter of his career. The next chapter includes working with THE BLUE MAN GROUP, SHANIA TWAIN, MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE and much much more!  

In part 1 of this special 2 part interview, Jordan is joined by Visualist, Video Designer, Screens Producer, Projection Designer, Pixel Mapper, Video Content Designer, Interactive Artist, and VJ... BOB BONNIOL! Bob talks about his early influences and the stories of his early years in the live entertainment industry. He talks about how he basically lied to land his first job in lighting and later you wont believe who the women he told that lie to is!