Alan Neal is a gifted and well-loved journalist and on-air host for CBC Radio Ottawa, a playwright and children’s author.  He was the long-time host of CBC Radio’s "Ontario Today" and now helms the hugely popular Ottawa drive home show, "All in a Day" whose listenership reaches from western Quebec through eastern Ontario.  I’ve been interviewed by Alan several times and I can say that they’re always the most interesting and well researched interviews I ever do. Today I hope to do even half as good a job interviewing him as he does in his day job.  Please welcome Alan Neal.More Alan NealCBC / TwitterWatch the episode on YouTube Support the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the bumps, bruises, and triumphs in the noble pursuit of making things.You can support the podcast at Patreon and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. A video recording of each episode can be found on our YouTube channel.

Kathleen Edwards is a 7-time Juno Award nominated, Polaris Prize short-listed singer and songwriter who has released 5 critically acclaimed full length records.  She’s toured extensively and even played Late night with David Letterman 5 times.  I think Kathleen is one of the best songwriters in the country and has amassed an intimidatingly strong body of work that stands as one of the greatest collected outputs of any Canadian songwriter in recent memory.   Please welcome Kathleen Edwards.More Kathleen EdwardsTwitter / Instagram / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the bumps, bruises, and triumphs in the noble pursuit of making things.You can support the podcast at Patreon and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. A video recording of each episode can be found on our YouTube channel.

Cliff Cardinal is an award-winning playwright and actor most noted for his one man shows “Stitch”, “Huff”, “Cliff Cardinal’s CBC Special”, and “As You Like It” (later named, “Land Acknowledgement”).  He’s toured his work all over the world including a stop at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where he won The Lustrum Award which recognizes the greatest moments at the festival.  The Globe and Mail named him as a Canadian cultural icon in 2022.  Cliff has also released three albums with his band The Skylarks.  Please welcome Cliff Cardinal.More Cliff CardinalTwitter / Instagram / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the bumps, bruises, and triumphs in the noble pursuit of making things.You can support the podcast at Patreon and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. A video recording of each episode can be found on our YouTube channel.

Agam Darshi is a British-Canadian producer, director, writer, screenwriter, playwright, and artist.  She has appeared in over 25 Television productions and more than 11 films.  In 2021 She wrote, directed and starred in Donkey Head which was shot in Regina and released in 2022.  I'm honoured and excited to have her here to chat today. Please welcome Agam Darshi. More Agam DarshiInstagram / Substack / TwitterWatch episode on YouTube  Support the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the bumps, bruises, and triumphs in the noble pursuit of making things.You can support the podcast at Patreon and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. A video recording of each episode can be found on our YouTube channel.

Jeff Marek is a much-loved Canadian Hockey and Sports broadcaster and podcaster.  He started out as the host of Live Audio Wrestling and the Leafs Lunch.  He’s had turns at The Fan 590, Talk 640, Mojo radio, Sirius satellite radio, Sportsnet pre- and post-game shows for Toronto Maple Leaf telecasts, Hockey Night in Canada and also called Judo at the 2008 summer Olympics for the CBC.  He’s currently heard on his own "The Jeff Marek" Show and the wildly popular "32 Thoughts" podcast with Elliott Friedman.  Please welcome Jeff Marek.More Jeff MarekTwitter / YouTubeWatch the episode on YouTubeSupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the bumps, bruises, and triumphs in the noble pursuit of making things.You can support the podcast at Patreon and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. A video recording of each episode can be found on our YouTube channel.

Ria Mae is an East Coast Music Award winning and Juno Award nominated artist.  I first discovered Ria Mae hearing her 2016 song “Clothes Off” in high rotation on the radio.  The single sounded fresh and decidedly "not Canadian" by my reckoning.  When it was revealed that Ria was an independent artist from the Halifax I was sold, and I'm excited to be able to talk with her today.  Please welcome Ria Mae.More Ria MaeInstagram / Facebook / Spotify / YouTubeWatch the episode on YouTube Support the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the bumps, bruises, and triumphs in the noble pursuit of making things.You can support the podcast at Patreon and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. A video recording of each episode can be found on our YouTube channel.

Larnell Lewis is an award winning Canadian drummer, composer, producer, and educator.  He’s maybe best known for his work with the celebrated jazz fusion outfit, Snarky Puppy, and he’s widely considered to be one of the greatest drummers in the world today.  He’s also risen to “first name” status within the musical colloquial… especially for drummers who refer to the “Larnell” thing, or playing with a “Larnell” type approach.  I must admit to feeling a little star struck.  Please welcome Larnell Lewis.More Larnell LewisYouTube / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the bumps, bruises, and triumphs in the noble pursuit of making things.You can support the podcast at Patreon and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. A video recording of each episode can be found on our YouTube channel.

Andrew King is a Manotick Ontario based visual artist, animator, writer, thinker and bon vivant. Andrew's twitter account is one of my favourites, with poignant Gen-X musings and a whisky Wednesday event (among other things) where he deep dives into the esoteric.  I love his art for its humour, emotion, heavy design leanings and echoes of mid-century modern and (to me at least) some Tamara de Lempicka thrown in.  He's got a fascinating mind and I'm pleased to welcome him today.More Andrew KingTwitter / InstagramSupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the bumps, bruises, and triumphs in the noble pursuit of making things.You can support the podcast at Patreon and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. A video recording of each episode can be found on our YouTube channel.

Sarah Harmer is a Juno award winning, platinum and gold selling singer, songwriter and environmental activist.  Sarah’s unmistakable voice and flowing melodic style has lifted her to icon status in Canada.  Her years of tireless activism have been nationally recognized and her perseverance has resulted in positive outcomes for many of the cases she’s been involved in.  I’m very honoured and grateful to be able to chat with her today.More Sarah HarmerFacebook / Instagram / Twitter / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the bumps, bruises, and triumphs in the noble pursuit of making things.You can support the podcast at Patreon and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. A video recording of each episode can be found on our YouTube channel.

Ron Sexsmith  is a much loved, iconic Canadian singer songwriter who has released 17 albums and a novel. Ron has won 3 Juno Awards and  been nominated for 15, as well as being shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. Ron has performed all over the world and has played such venerable venues as Massey Hall (where he’ll perform again for his Sexsmith at Sixty show on February 29) the Olympia in Paris and Royal Albert Hall in London England. Ron’s songs have been covered by the likes of Feist, Rod Stewart and Elvis Costello.  Please welcome Ron Sexsmith.More  Ron SexsmithTwitter / Instagram / Facebook / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the bumps, bruises, and triumphs in the noble pursuit of making things.You can support the podcast at Patreon and follow us on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter. A video recording of each episode can be found on our YouTube channel.