SADCAST: a podcast featuring stories, art, and design from "No Fun City".

Writer Kaile Shilling joins us to talk about expanding community with those who are often intentionally excluded, evolving personal perception and perspective, and the incredible power of sauna.[Light...

Sometimes, summertime SADness means sweet and silly nostalgia. In this episode, Kristi catches up with fashion designer Evan Clayton, as they chat about aging, his upcoming collection, and why mall dr...

Nothing wrong with being Bad or SAD - but we’re still looking for something “rad” to complete the trifecta. Bad Academy’s Amanda Kao sat down to talk with us about belonging, burnout as a canon event ...

Did you know we’re all soup? This week we’re recapping a wonderful conversation with Anjalica Solomon, about creative balance, how they show up for their craft and community, and the flexibility of su...

SADCAST has a new host! Becca talks to Kristi about podcasting ~feelings, and what you can expect for future episodes. Featuring an artist-to-artist discussion on the importance of personal and commun...

Kagan Goh is only half-joking when he tells you he's known as Vancouver's bipolar poet laureate. Slam poetry, in many ways, saved his life. On his journey to recover from mental illness, he's become a...

New mini series alert! SADCAST is taking you "Inside the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival" ahead of the 8th annual event Oct. 11-13. This is a chance to get to know three participating artists, includ...

What's gladding your sad these days? Or, what's the glad to your sad? We want to hear from YOU, the listener, about your local remedies for melancholy, your cures for life's manures. Shoot...

He’s the kind of guy who stares a little too long and can do magic tricks with thongs. Velvet Ryder is his name, and Ken is the human behind this drag sensation. They join SADCAST to discuss their deb...

SADCAST is trying out something new for 2024—a podcast crossover! Host Becca Clarkson chats with Joel D. Montgrand, a Rocky Cree actor based in Vancouver, about his new podcast "Actors and Ancest...

At 33 years old, and with no formal musical training, David Cutting A.K.A. Dust Cwaine is living their dream of being the lead singer of their very own band. From their entry into Vancouver's drag...

Did we miss a season? Whoops! Luckily, the guest for this episode is all about keeping up with the times. Mike DiPietro is the photographer behind the project Seasons of East Van and has been chronicl...

Singer-songwriter Miranda Joan (@mirandajoanmusic) has a thing or two to say about home, the issue of SAD Magazine's upcoming issue. She also has a new record coming out in 2023, titled Overstimulated...

How does one transition from a 9-5er to full time artist? Justine Crawford (@justinecrawfart) explains to new host Becca Clarkson. You can come see her cover art for SAD's 33rd issue, WILD, as well as...

Jessie Nelson goes through the details of their human rights case, fighting against discrimination in the work place, in a special segment by Becca Clarkson. Pam reflects on her time with SAD Mag and ...

Chatting with Kevin about his coffee bus and creating a coffee shop that won’t ruin the neighbourhood in a special segment by Becca Clarkson. With music from Kevin Romain. ...

Chatting with prolific illustrator Hiller Goodspeed about how staying true to his creative vision has lead him to doing his most fulfilling work. With music from Perkulat0r. ...

Chatting with the multi-talented Carson Ting about how to focus and get shit done, even if you have to fake it sometimes. Also discussed: Productive procrastination, The Illustration Department, Astro...

Talking to Vancouver meme queen @datesofyvr about her biggest turn offs and how roasting can be a type of flirting. Also discussed: Dad jokes, anxiety, waxing, low rise jeans, and the biggest karaoke ...

EP80: FINDING YOUR PURPOSE WITH DESIGN RESEARCHER SATSUKO VANANTWERP // Chatting about the Japanese concept of Ikigai or how to find the thing that makes you get outta bed every morning with design re...

Fresh off of mat leave we delve into the topic of motherhood & (vs?) creativity. Talking with artist, illustrator, and mother Alice Clair about finding your way as a creative and who we would FMK ...

Find out how the comedy duo Brunch like their comedy, influencers and eggs –– the answers will surprise you. Also discussed, Spotify's broke ass, why auditioning sucks and are street magicians the new...

Chatting with Vancouver's online provocateur Seabus Memes, who, surprisingly is very chill IRL. We discuss all the hits including Tinder, Uber, Cactus Club and the secret to getting a cab to take you ...

Sami Christianson talks about going from working in an agency to co-founding Best Studio with her friend and colleague Mariko Whitley. We discuss how they came up with their confident studio name and ...

Trevor talks about what it's like being a senior designer at Starbucks while managing his side hustle Throw & Co. We also take a peek at the Seattle design community and Trevor's new drink & draw grou...

Cam chats about his side hustle @goattoself, his many future creative projects, and how it compares to his day job as a copywriter. We also chat about what’s funny, what’s over the line and how to tel...

Talking about grief and unconventional grieving strategies with expert Alica Forneret. Also, on the accounts side of things, Dan Culic from Rethink talks about his biggest pet peeve when working with ...

Pam chats about her creative personality according to Adobe. Guest Andrea Jin talks about the importance of being an authentic comedian along with musings on how to give criticism, family guy, manic p...

Discussing what made Graeme leave his design job at Lush to follow his dream of being a full-time illustrator. Also discussed: is being a creative better now, or in the past? And how doing something y...

Excerpts from our live SAD Comedy show recorded earlier this year, featuring the truly hilarious Abdul Aziz, Pardis Parker, Tin Lorica, and Katie-Ellen Humphries. Hosted, as always, by Jackie Hoffart....

Pam chats with fellow SAD mag co-publishers about what it’s been like to build the magazine and what it’s like to let it go to the next generation. Also discussed, the weird secret behind Kinfolk's su...

Seeing what it was like for Japanese born comic Yumi Nagashima coming up in the comedy scene in Vancouver. Also discussed: Terrace House, punching up, comedy taboos, and Aziz Ansari and that whole mes...

Chatting with the mega talented Mega McGrath about originality, mantras, the rap calendar, and staying hyped about your creative practice.  ...

Discussing how to love yourself even when you hate your work with author of Feeling Better: A Field Guide to Liking Yourself, Andrea Loewen. Then, we chat D&D (and the Riverdale version G&G) with host...

Chatting with Jeff about curating his wildly popular art blog Booooooom and his side lark Chill Wildlife. With music from Cherrie Laurel.  ...

Pam starts the episode with everyone’s favourite…a lecture! Then Jaik gives us his uncensored thoughts on horror movies, podcasts, ghosting, and what he really thinks of digital illustration. With mus...

Talking about finding work/life balance when your business relies on social media with self-taught designer Angie Coates. Angie shares how she built her company Five15 from following her gut. With mus...

Syd takes us through her journey from hating design to becoming an editorial designer for mags like Adbusters, Geist and soon-to-be SAD! Also discussed, how to price your work and hiking, is it really...

Talking to Marena about making a living as a self-taught artist, why monsters are more interesting than people, and her haunted apartment. With music from Slant 6. ...

Karla tells us the secret to a great Tinder profile and how to make the grossest cocktail we’ve ever heard of. Also discussed: casual racism from strangers and the great Vancouver fried chicken boom. ...

Hear Pam try to explain the formula for joke writing to a professional comedian. Also discussed: What work inspires us and what work makes us want to kick ourselves, Hanson, Days of our lives, and Pat...

Discussing the daunting business of making it as an artist with the founder of Thrive Art Studio Jamie Smith.  ...

Keagan talks about astrology, why all dogs don't go to heaven, and where to meet hot singles in your area. With music from Wake Owl. ...

Discussing Cole’s latest projects along with our mutual love of Google docs, and fascination with how cool smoking looks (but don’t ever try it). With music from Linda Fox. ...

Chatting with Jenny Ritter about putting her personal music project on hold while focusing on her choirs (Kingsgate/MPRIS) and branching out into illustration. With music from Jenny Ritter.  ...

SADCAST founder Jackie Hoffart returns to chat about her new wife life, Vancouver's comedy blacklist, and how to adopt a problematic bro. With music from Kim Gray.  ...

Taking an in depth look at the film scene in Vancouver, what it takes to make it out here, and why shooting on film isn't dead. With music from Winona Forever. ...

Delving deep into important topics like which is the best swear word, why Beyonce named her twins Rumi & Sir, and what exactly is wrong with Taylor Swift. We also chat about Andrea’s new book. With mu...

Chatting with Dina Del Bucchia about writing, her new book Don't Tell Me What to Do, and what sports she's good at (hint: the ones with big balls). With music from White Poppy.  ...

Photographer Carly Dame tells us what it was like to quit her job and ditch her apartment to tour around the US in an old school bus. With music from Prado. ...