Sadcast: The Sad Mag Podcast

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 you suck at can set you free. PLUS Katheryn Benedict-Perri from Glasfurd & Walker stops by to tell us what she thinks makes a good creative from an accounts perspective. With music from Devours.

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 success and design & advertising awards. With music from Dream Cars.

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 mess. With music from K!MMORTAL. 

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 hosts of the Dungeon Punks podcast Stuart Popp and Leigh Eldridge. With music from Garbage Dreams. 

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 music from Jock Tears.

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 music from Bored Décor. 

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 worth it? With music from Peach Kelli Pop.

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. With music from Necking.

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 Patrick Swayze! With music from Sean Nicholas Savage.

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 music from Jb the First Lady.