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INS(oev)IDE #17 - ROSSO
There is a colour that dominated spring in the neighborhood. I started spotting it in small moments, but it soon became impossible to ignore. Here are…
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GENEs #16 - Two Smudge (@twosmudge_)
A conversation with Two Smudge, a Blackfoot artist and designer whose hats, fashion, and ledger art are rooted in protocol, memory, and place. We talk…
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GENES #14 - Matt Roberge (@vintagesponsor)
A conversation about a t-shirt turns into a deep dive with Vintage Sponsor’s Matt Roberge on family legacy, urban archeology, and the “sickness” that…
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GENEs # 15 - Aly Twack-Hansen (@NENAHANSEN)
A downtown studio, a rack of reworked shirts, and a quiet force behind the sewing machine. Aly reimagines men’s dress shirts into something entirely her…
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INS(oev)IDE #17 - Not Another Fucking Podcast...
GENEs is now in audio form. I reflect on my resistance to calling it a “podcast,” what labels mean to me, and why I finally decided to hit record.
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Bitcoin has a Brand Problem
Bitcoin taught me to save differently — but lately, I’m questioning its image. A reflection on branding, politics, and why fixing the narrative matters…
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GENEs #14 - Matt Roberge (@vintagesponsor)
A conversation about a t-shirt turns into a deep dive with Vintage Sponsor’s Matt Roberge on family legacy, urban archeology, and the “sickness” that…
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Semi-Scientific Guide to Commercial Drive Pizza
I ate every pizza-by-the-slice and studied the offerings on Commercial Drive in Spring 2025. A four criteria data collection will outlined and followed…
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Patina over Perfection
Frays & fades. Rips & stains. I’ve always been hard on my things—but I’ve learned to see it as something else: a slow process that adds character and…
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GENEs #13 - Andrew Stephens (@owensoddities)
Visiting Andy at Owens Oddities revealed a nostalgic haven filled with collectibles. His passion for unique finds, highlighted by an incredible marble…
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INS(oev)IDE #16 - Unintentionally Trending
Exploring how trends emerge organically, this display captures East Vancouver’s unexpected winter fascination with shades of orange—inviting you to step…
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A Taste Evolution
After years of suffering through the same shallow content on repeat, I may have finally found a way out.
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My Favorite Puzzle Game Right Now
I am a fan of the "daily puzzle" games. Wordle, The Mini, and Connections have become ritualistic habits, but there is a new game, that has really…
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INS(oev)IDE # 15 - One Last '24 Book Update
Reflecting on my 2024 book—sales, social media struggles, and what’s next. Rethinking Instagram, indie publishing, and exploring new formats like a…
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