Re-Creative: A podcast about inspiration and creativity

This is a special re-broadcast of an episode of Re-Creative as a part of Podcasthon: "The world’s largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together podcasters globally to raise awareness for charitable causes." The charity we wish to support is Meals on Wheels. Ruth Abernethy, sculptor of some of the most iconic pu

The lads are joined by writer, director, comic book artist and creator Christian Gossett. Christian is on the show to champion the groundbreaking Akira Kurosawa  film, Seven Samurai (1954). But first, because it's near the holidays, they discuss their favorite Christmas movies.  Christian got an early chance to design

Spencer Evans is a working musician in Kingston, Ontario. He joins Mark and Joe to discuss the influence that Ray Charles had on him as piano player and entertainer, as well as the impact that Charles had on the history of music in America and the world. Spencer is an old pal of Mark’s, back from their days at Queen’s

Singer, podcaster and producer Lauren LoGrasso drops by to talk about one of her favorite pieces of music, Vienna, by Billy Joel. The song is having a bit of a renaissance for its age-positive message and it's had a huge influence on Lauren's own work in music. The Michigan State grad is a creative best known for her w

Joe and Mark are joined by Cathi Bond, Canadian writer, broadcaster and novelist. Joe and Cathi used to work together at the CBC, where Cathi was the “Video Diva.” She had a great gig, watching movies and talking about them on air. Music is another huge passion in Cathi's life, and informs her choice of art. It’s also

Ruth Abernethy, sculptor of some of the most iconic public art in Canada, joins the podcast to discuss her work. Ruth has been a sculptor for more than thirty years, documenting in bronze many quintessential Canadian figures, such as Glenn Gould, Oscar Peterson, and Margaret Atwood. Her connection to the theatre world