Vicarious (Alex Scott & Karen White)
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| 21 Jun 2023 | Alana Yee on Contemporary Dance, Starting Late, and Process | 01:25:49 | |
Alex and Karen talk to contemporary dancer and art show curator Alana Yee about their journey to become a professional dancer, where that journey has taken them, and how trusting their intuition has been a guiding force in their life. They explore Alana’s thoughts on collaboration through different artistic mediums, creating opportunities for oneself and others (such as their dance art group Mega Pash Action and their performance art platform S.A.M.P.L.E), and how Alana incorporates pleasure activism in their creative practice. Follow Alana on Instagram: Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify Creative Recommendations: | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Season 2 Finale ft. Guest Co-Host and Pod Superfan Jamie Lee | 01:17:42 | |
It’s the finale! Alex and Karen are joined by friend of the pod Jamie Lee to discuss the season as both creators and listeners. They answer some of the questions they’ve been left with as the season wraps up, like “did we solve the creativity vs creating debate?”, and reflect on their own creative journeys from the beginning of the season to the end. They also tease what’s to come in season three, and reflect on some of their favourite podcast moments to date. … Follow Jamie: Website: jamieleesounds.com Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 24 May 2023 | Cary Campbell on Educating Openness, Decolonizing Education, “The Group” | 01:08:28 | |
Alex and Karen talk to educator and musician Cary Campbell about how his early challenges in learning affected his educational trajectory. They also talk about intergenerational learning and potential; his journey into academia; and the land-based perspective/curriculum he has developed in his work as an academic and lecturer at Simon Fraser University. Resources mentioned in the episode: - Learn about his ongoing research @ The Group (multimodal research) Educating Openness Article: https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/pdf/10.1086/695567 The Improvising Scholar Article: https://philosophasters.org/articles/2018/3/25/the-improvising-scholar-some-early-observations-on-the-practice-of-research Flip The Map: https://thegrouplegroupe.org/flip-the-map Please find Cary’s published articles here: - Find all published research @ ResearchGate Other Works Mentioned: Conversations with Khatsalano - J.S. Matthews Then We Take Berlin - Stan Persky Ryan Knighten (author) Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Madelyn Read on Whimsy, Friendship Breakups, Staking Her Claim in Alt-Country, and Grant Writing Tips | 01:22:04 | |
Alex and Karen are joined by musician Madelyn Read to talk about the path she is carving for herself as an alt-country artist in the Vancouver music scene. They discuss everything to do with her new album Concrete Country, including the grant-writing process that provided her with a “contractual obligation” to complete the project, as well as the different songwriting processes she implemented for each tune. They also talk about the nuances of friendship; holding space for your emotions and creativity; finding authenticity when making art; and the importance of incorporating whimsy into your everyday life. … Follow Madelyn: @madelynread Listen to Concrete Country and check out her work here … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendations:
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| 17 Apr 2024 | Chris Johnson and Carson Rekert on Writing a Screenplay, Trusting Each Other, Giving Constructive Criticism and Sharing Inspiration | 01:20:52 | |
Alex and Karen welcome back Chris Johnson, their first returning interviewee (S1, E5), and his writing partner Carson Rekert to talk about their current collaboration on a horror movie screenplay, as well as their many experiences together as friends, coworkers, and roommates. Chris and Carson get into their collaboration style; their trust in one another; and how they’ve been able to stay invested in the project for 5+ years, even through huge life changes like Carson becoming a father. They also share how their love of music is incorporated into their movie writing, and how even bad movies can serve as inspiration. … Follow Chris @shoreloser … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixed by Justin Gorrie. Editing & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendations:
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| 17 May 2023 | Get to Know Us Pt 2: Creative Challenges and Outlets | 00:44:57 | |
Alex and Karen dive further into their current relationships with their careers; examining the struggles that come along with making creativity their jobs and how they try to combat those challenges. They touch on rediscovering hobbies, their creative insecurities, and navigating inspiration vs. discipline. Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify Creative Recommendations: | |||
| 09 May 2023 | Season 1 Trailer | 00:01:25 | |
A sneak peak of the first few episodes of Season 1 of Vicarious! Please subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes next week! Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | Thad Bailey-Mai on the Importance of Taking Breaks, Chronic Injury and Composing Orchestral Music | 01:09:55 | |
For their last interview of the season, Alex and Karen talk to musician and composer Thad Bailey-Mai, and the topics are plentiful! They learn about Thad’s introduction to music from both his parents, and what it was like learning music at a young age with a dad who is a professional jazz trumpeter. They get into his unique style of composing orchestral pieces; his other creative outlets; his chronic injury; and the burnout that’s led to his current self-appointed recovery period, discussing why it’s a crucial part of his (and everyone’s!) creative process and the very cool projects that await him on the other side. … Follow Thad @thadd.eus to hear his beautiful work! … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendations: The Liq’wala Colouring Book by Moe Patrick-Barr: 10% of proceeds go to language revitalization initiatives. Get your copy today to support this special cause! | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | Marshall To on Identity, Duality, Liminal Spaces, Dreams and Ghosts! | 00:56:44 | |
Alex and Karen talk to photographer, illustrator, and chef Marshall To about his many artistic mediums and how they all intersect. They talk about his creative process and dive into his life-long journey to discover what he’s passionate about. They also discuss his upbringing as a first-generation Chinese-Canadian, and how his family’s culture and Taoist religion shaped him and his art. Marshall also shares details of his relationship with spirituality and how fate has a way of intervening in his life, many times through involuntary encounters with ghosts. … Follow Marshall on Instagram @marshalljamesto to check out his incredible work. … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixed by Justin Gorrie. Editing & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendations
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| 11 Oct 2023 | Daniel Byrne on Subsocials Studios, Our Relationship to Sound, and Machismo in the Music Industry | 01:23:46 | |
Alex and Karen sit down with Daniel Byrne to chat about his life as a creative nomad. They cover a lot of Dan’s life: growing up in Indonesia, his experience in film school, breaking into the music scene and all the jobs he’s had along the way that led him to start Subsocials, a studio that creates sound effects libraries, sample packs, and much more. The three of them explore a lot of interesting tangents about music and the industry, such as the subjectivity of art and the influence that different gender constructs have on music creation. They talk DJing; parenthood; our human connection to sound; and so much more! … Follow Daniel: and check out Subsocial Studios’ website … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendations: -How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell -Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century by Kim Fu | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | BONUS EP: Alex and Karen talk Summer Slumps, & Quick Fire Questions | 00:54:12 | |
It’s a bonus episode! Alex and Karen sit down for a lighthearted chat about mental health struggles and the creative slump that crops up for them during their experiences with the summertime blues. Fun! They also talk about some of the things that are bringing them joy during this tricky time and play a rousing round of Quick-Fire Questions: Guilty Pleasure Edition. … For a sneak peak of the questions asked, check out the answers provided by our editor extraordinaire Will!
We’d love to read your answers too! Send us an email or dm us on Instagram to share! Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | Marysia Tyski and Michael Nunweiler on Rish Jewelry, From Markets to DTC, Travers Metal and Making Things You'd Want to Wear | 01:14:43 | |
Alex and Karen talk with Marysia Tyski, the founder of Rish Jewelry, and her apprentice (and fiancé!) Michael Nunweiler to learn all about their business ventures and the art of jewelry making. Alex and Karen get a rundown of the different jewelry-making processes and dive even further into Marysia and Michael’s own processes for creating their beautiful works, from their sources of inspiration to the craftsmanship that goes into every piece. In addition to speaking about the creative side of their work, they get into the nitty-gritty details of running and growing a business, how their work and partnership has grown and evolved over time, and where they see it going from here. They also share their personal tastes in both jewelry and fashion, and discuss the power that can come from wearing the right pieces. … Follow Marysia @rishjewelry Follow Michael @traversmetal Go to rishjewelry.com and traversmetal.com to view and purchase their beautiful wares! … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixed by Justin Gorrie. Editing & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendations: | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Alex and Karen on the Evolution of Their Creative Partnership and Collaboration | 00:46:08 | |
Season 3 is here and the word is: Collaboration! This season will be focusing on the topic of creative collaboration by interviewing not just solo creatives but also creative partners. So, what better creative partners to kick things off with than Alex and Karen themselves? They talk all about their experiences working with each other, from their past music collabs to their current podcast endeavour, and get into the details of how they work together; which roles they gravitate towards; and how their friendship dynamics plays into their professional relationship. They also discuss the importance of collaboration in creative fields, and what topics they are eager to dive into in this season’s interviews. …. Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixed by Justin Gorrie. Editing & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify …. Creative Recommendations: | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Amanda Sum on Songwriting, "Different Than Before," Finding Her Band, and Processing Grief | 01:16:37 | |
Alex and Karen chat with musician Amanda Sum all about the experience of making her debut album New Age Attitudes, from it’s initial conception all the way to creating a music video that was eventually nominated for a Juno and won the SXSW Music Video Jury Award. They talk about the different messages she tries to convey in her work; the importance of representation; and why you should always be asking yourself “why does this matter?”. Amanda also opens up about the loss of a dear friend and collaborator, and the ways that she’s used creativity to process the complex emotions of grief. … Follow Amanda @amanduhsum You can find links to all her work here … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendations: -Endings Rarely Are by Natasha D’Agostino on Spotify and Apple Music -Olivia Quan’s discography | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Chris Johnson on “Mr. Franchise,” Self-Educating, Reviewing and Writing Movies and Music | 01:04:37 | |
Alex and Karen talk to musician, screenwriter, and music/movie reviewer Chris Johnson about attending film school and his own film and music education. They touch on how his experience working on movie and television productions after film school shaped his ethos on creating art, and how it continues to influence his own work as both a screenwriter and musician. Follow Chris: Instagram: @shoreloser Bandcamp: https://shoreloser.bandcamp.com/album/the-quintessential-amateur Mr. Franchise Podcast: Apple Podcasts and on Spotify Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Jamie Lee on Moving to Canada, Standing Out, Coming Out and Staying Curious | 01:14:42 | |
Alex and Karen chat with musician and composer turned game audio professional Jamie Lee about transitioning from her childhood in South Korea to her teen and adult life in Vancouver. They dive into the cultural and financial challenges Jamie faced and how her determination and curious spirit has led her through her journey to become a musician and, more recently, a sound designer for the video game development company A Shell in the Pit. They also explore the Korean translation of the word creativity, and how language and cultural perception changes our understanding of ourselves and the word around us. Follow Jamie: Twitter: @JamieLeeSounds Website: jamieleesounds.com Check out Jamie's story published in Rhythm Changes: https://www.rhythmchanges.ca/burned-out-jazz-musician-recovery-game-audio/ Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | Kaya Kurz on Garment Making, Chronic Illness, and Being Radicalized By Tumblr | 01:33:45 | |
Alex and Karen talk to musician, sewist, arts worker, and all around cool person Kaya Kurz about her life as a multi-faceted artist. Kaya shares her self-described “flukey” journey from music school to her current job working for an arts non-profit, and how her idea to take up sewing as a covid hobby turned into a passion project that has become one of her main forms of artistic expression as well as a tool for both advocacy and community on her Instagram page that chronicles her work. They talk about Kaya’s chronic illness and how that has impacted her creativity, especially in the realm of garment making, and explore many different topics that are connected to the fashion industry, such as fast fashion; anti-fat bias; and the ability or inability to properly express oneself through style. … Follow Kaya: … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Resources: What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat and "You Just Need to Lose Weight" and 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon https://www.aubreygordon.net/books Fearing The Black Body by Sabrina Strings https://www.sabrinastrings.com/books Anti-Diet by Christie Harrison https://christyharrison.com/books Just Eat It by Laura Thomas PhD | |||
| 17 May 2023 | Kria Wall on Diversifying Creativity, Finding Balance, and Self-Expression | 00:58:54 | |
Alex and Karen talk to musician, composer, music educator and painter Kria Wall about their creative journey and their multifaceted talents. Kria also shares how coming out as non-binary and understanding their neurodivergence has influenced their creative expression.
Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify Creative Recommendation: | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | Dust Cwaine on Mentorship, Evolution, Tarot and Symbolism | 01:03:45 | |
For the last interview of the season, Alex and Karen chat with musician and drag performer Dust Cwaine - and the topics are plentiful! They explore Dust’s creative evolution, from their start as a musical theatre kid and karaoke enthusiast to their discovery of drag performance and their eventual transition into music. They get into the process of recording their new EP 17 as well as their first full-length album Arcana (2022), and touch on so many important topics along the way. Dust’s thoughtful and intentional approach to their art and life is evident in the way they talk about their creative process, spirituality, self-discovery and evolving sense of identity, and their belief in the importance of mentorship and community. … Follow Dust: Instagram: @unicornriverchild Check out Dust’s new EP 17 (2023) and their album Arcana (2022) … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendations: | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Francis Henson on Content vs. Intent, Big Feelings, and Effect of Language on Social Identity | 01:19:42 | |
Alex and Karen are joined this week by musician, writer, teacher and certified fashionista (at least in Karen’s mind) Francis Henson! He brings with him a lot of great topics for them to dive into, like the idea of artistic identity as intent rather than content; our connection to music and art in adolescence; and music as a study of humanity. They explore Francis’ globetrotting childhood that began in The Philippines and brought him to Kazakhstan before ending up here in Vancouver, and talk about what effects that had on his understanding of himself and the world around him. And if that wasn’t enough, they also have a very impassioned discussion about fashion and the trends that they love to hate. … Follow Francis @francishenson and his groups @frankieandthejuicebox and @bigfuzzmusic check out his website francishenson.com for more info on his music projects. … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixed by Justin Gorrie. Editing & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendations:
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| 29 May 2024 | Season 3 Minisode Finale! | 00:17:03 | |
Alex and Karen have a debrief of the season and all the great insight they’ve gleaned from their guests this season. They also tease what’s to come as they start to plan season 4. If you like what you’re hearing, please consider leaving as a rating and review wherever you’ve been listening. It would really help us out! Wishing you all well as you tackle your own creative projects. Until next time! Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixed by Justin Gorrie. Editing & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 19 Jan 2024 | Alex and Karen on New Year's Resolutions | 00:49:56 | |
Happy New Year everyone! Alex and Karen are back for a bonus episode to ring in 2024, and what better topic to dive into than New Year's Resolutions? They discuss their feelings about the term (spoiler alert: it's mostly negative) and share how they are reframing the idea so that it can better serve them as they venture into the year ahead. They give some tips for those who also struggle with the concept of resolutions, and share a very impassioned list of "Ins and Outs of 2024". ... If you have a hot take on the idea of resolutions or want to share your own, email or dm us on instagram! ... Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixed by Justin Gorrie. Editing & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify ... Creative Recommendations:
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| 08 May 2024 | Taras Luka on Moving from Ukraine to Canada, "A Part of The Journey," and Listening More | 01:08:07 | |
Alex and Karen talk to musician and composer Taras Luka about his journey with music, that started in the Ukraine and took him to many other parts of the world before his arrival to Canada 1.5 years ago. They chat about his globetrotting experiences and dive into the music philosophies he holds that have allowed him to pursue so many different types of music projects with a vast array of people. Taras gives much insight into the drive and passion he has for music as well as his own creative practices, and explains why the voice of his own unique experience is at the heart of everything he creates. … Follow Taras @taras.luka Listen to his album Part of the Journey Listen to his composition Choral of Freedom, dedicated to all the children affected by the war in Ukraine … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixed by Justin Gorrie. Editing & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Dawn Boudreau on New Beginnings, Dark Nights of the Soul, and the Courage to Change | 01:12:17 | |
Alex and Karen reunite with an old friend from university, Dawn Boudreau, to discuss her life as a musician and music teacher. Dawn gets candid about her experience living an “inverted life”, and what it took to go back to school at age 40 after raising a family. They get into ageism in music; how to keep evolving one’s creativity; and have a lovely chat all about Dawn’s garden and her line of home-grown botanical products. … Follow Dawn here: and check out her work here, as well as her websites: … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 15 May 2024 | Em Postl and Thomas Hoeller on Streams, Improvisation, and Working with Poetry | 01:16:19 | |
Alex and Karen chat with musicians Em Postl and Thomas Hoeller about Streams Poetry Project, their music collaboration that transforms poetry through vocals and guitar. They give an in-depth look into the natural evolution of this project over the last 8 years, from the organic formation of the project that began with some improvisation over a book of poetry by Rumi, to their current focus of working with more local poets and getting their songs recorded. They examine their love of stream-of-consciousness style improvisation (which informed the name of the project); how they vibe off of one another; and how using intuition rather than intellectualizing their source material has allowed them to explore and give new life to works that they love. … Follow Em @moonseedherbals Follow Thomas @thomasjhoeller Follow Streams @streamspoetryproject Check out their website www.streamspoetryproject.com … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixing, editing, & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendations: | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | Josh Eastman on Starting a Non-Profit Music Studio, Community Building and Inclusive Space | 01:13:54 | |
Alex and Karen sit down with music producer and mixing engineer Josh Eastman to talk about the different creative paths he's taken and how they led him to open Helm Studios, a non-profit music studio that supports low-income 2SLGBQIA+, BIPOC, and disabled artists in the music community. They explore Josh’s values-centred approach to his work - discussing ways to make space for others, and the importance of allyship. Follow Josh on Instagram: @grammywinningnepobaby Check out Helm Studios Pre-Save Josh's Single Here Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify ... Creative Recommendations: | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Cydney Uffindell-Phillips on Movement Coaching, Biomechanics, and Utilizing the Language of Movement | 01:20:15 | |
Alex and Karen talk to Cydney Uffindell-Phillips all about her work as a cheoreographer and movement coach, getting into all the different types of jobs she has had and how her work has evolved, as well as what moving to Canada from the UK has meant for her career. They explore the different roles that movement and body language play in character and creativity development; the technical and psychological aspects of the job; and how we can use movement as a tool for expression in our everyday lives. ... Follow Cydney and her projects: @cydneyup, @arcofmotion, @nooneswatching To learn more about her work, check out her websites: www.cydneyuffindellphillips.com ... Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | Olivia Harrison on Tattooing, The Creative Spiral, and Working Through Perfectionism | 01:03:49 | |
Alex and Karen chat with tattoo artist Olivia Harrison (known by her Instagram followers as @fearbear) all about her work and the different skills that go into the job of tattooing, such as finding the creativity within others’ ideas and the emotional labour of working with strangers so intimately. They delve into the journey that led her to start tattooing and talk about the courage and self-confidence it took to get started and to develop her own personal style. They also explore the idea of perfectionism and how it can manifest in different ways, and get into Olivia’s other creative outlets. … Follow Olivia on Instagram @fearbear and check out her website www.oliviaharrisontattoo.com … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 17 May 2023 | Get To Know Us Pt. 1: Finding Our Creativity from Childhood to Now | 00:42:52 | |
Alex and Karen are keeping it in the family for their first episode to talk about their own creative journeys: from their childhood interests; to meeting in jazz school; to becoming professional musicians and music teachers - and everything in between. Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify Creative Recommendations: | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Chris Sallis-Lyon on "The Mall-tiverse," being a good hang, and committing to the bit | 01:18:20 | |
We’re back baby! It’s the season 2 premiere, and Alex and Karen are joined by comedy musician Chris Sallis-Lyon to talk all about his debut EP “The Mall-tiverse” (released under the name “Chriaus”) and how his love for comedy has shaped his musicianship. They also talk about his work as a session drummer and explore the role that ego plays in one’s creativity, for better or worse. … Follow Chris: @csallislyon Listen to The Mall-tiverse for free on chriaus.hearnow.com/the-mall-tiverse … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Morag Wehrle on Not Selling Yourself Short, Writing, Post-Partum Depression, and Blending History with Memoir | 01:29:09 | |
For their last interview of the season, Alex and Karen are joined by writer Morag Wehrle to talk all about the non-fiction memoir she is currently working on that centres around postpartum depression - connecting her own experience with that of a woman from the late 19th century who was institutionalized for the same condition. They discuss how the project came to be and the serendipitous nature of it; from the circumstances that led to Morag working on the book to her incredibly varied backlog of careers and passions that came together to aid in her research. Morag gives so much insight into her creativity and together they cover so many aspects of the creative practice, like creative biases and continuing to learn and explore in adulthood. … Follow Morag @morag.tells.stories … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixed by Justin Gorrie. Editing & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify … Creative Recommendation: | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | Season 1 Finale ft. guest host Will Chernoff | 01:25:08 | |
It’s the last episode of season 1! To celebrate, Alex and Karen are joined by their podcast producer Will Chernoff to answer some burning questions from their illustrious guests and the three of them reflect on their experience making the season. Questions answered:
... Follow Will: -Instagram: @williamchernoff @vancouverjazz ... Check out Julia's ceramics @juliawhiteceramics (Literally made an instagram account and sold her first pieces a week after recording this episode) ... Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits:
Check out Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | Sam Dowdell and Keely Rammage-Scott on Project Vancity, the Grunt Work of Creativity and Working in Community | 01:15:54 | |
Alex and Karen sit down with musicians Sam Dowdell (Emilyn) and Keely Rammage-Scott to talk about their work with The Project Vancity, a music initiative that works toward community building by bringing a variety of musicians in the Vancouver music scene together to create video series, shows, and other creative works. Sam and Keely share how they individually got involved with the project and how it’s evolved since they joined the team, and get into the nitty gritty of what it takes to run a registered non-profit that works with “creative people, not organized people”. They get into so many different aspects of the project, such as the challenges they face working with such a large roster of volunteers; why creating a safe space is at the forefront of the group’s mission; the aspects of the project that are most meaningful for them; and the importance of a vibe check when deciding on who to work with. … Follow Keely Rammage-Scott @keely_leah Follow Sam Dowdell/Emilyn Follow @theprojectvancity to see what projects and events they’ve got coming up next! … Follow us on instagram @vicarious.pod Have any questions or topics you want to hear us discuss? Email us at thevicariouspod@gmail.com Credits: Credits: Hosted and produced by Alex Scott & Karen White. Mixed by Justin Gorrie. Editing & cover art by Alex Scott. Supported by Chernoff Music. Music by Alex’s solo project @lx.tox | Bandcamp | Spotify Check out Karen’s band @realearthtones | Bandcamp | Spotify | |||