Nowhere Fast
Nowhere Fast
Wesley O'Driscoll
an interview podcast. released every Monday at 12:01 am mountain standard time. rare conversations with a compelling group of guests, on a wide range of relevant topics.
Episode 207. Jessie Zapo.
A Conversation with Ultra Runner, Jessie Zapo.Jessie is an Ultra Runner living in New York, the founder of Girls Run NYC (formerly of Bridgerunners, Black Roses, and Adidas Runners) and an Art Therapist.In this episode we discuss: the Boston Marathon, finish lines, Des Linden, throwaway clothes, Cleveland, track and field day, volleyball, architectural drafting, dropping out of art school, Prospect Park, Mike Saes, favourite vegetables, the Williamsburg Bridge.Read our Newsletter.
May 11
1 hr 24 min
Episode 206. JJ Westbury.
A Conversation with Snowboarder, JJ Westbury.JJ is a Snowboarder, a Filmer / Photographer, and Quilt Maker from Calgary Alberta.In this episode we discuss: evil twins (triplets), gullibility, Transworld, Bragg Creek, the Lajeunesse Brothers, Forum Snowboards, Paid Programming, neck injuries, rents due on the 1st, hometown heroes, Gee’s Bend, dualistic purpose, Rile Frena, and the Catfish Chronicles. www.nowherefaststudio.com
May 4
1 hr 32 min
Episode 205. Mark Batista.
A Conversation with Mark Batista, of Progress Running Club.Mark is the Owner and Operator of Progress Running Club, a Run Club and Retail Space based in East London.In this episode we discuss: the London Marathon, Progress’ origin story, triathlons, Hackney Half, free t-shirts, carbon plated shoes, daily consistencies, sub-3, since 1998, Paris Fashion Week, act running, and Spitalfields.*This Episode was produced in conjunction with ⁠Mikey Kratzer ⁠/ ⁠⁠⁠Minor Planet’s⁠⁠ ⁠"Center for Beginners" London Marathon 2026 programming.*www.nowherefaststudio.com
Apr 27
1 hr 5 min
Episode 204. flowerboy.
A Conversation with flowerboy.flowerboy is a Run Club, a Cafe, and a Brand, from Indonesia.In this episode we discuss: the future, apartment buzzers, bike trips, Alberta winters, assimilating, Sanggoe, snowboarding in Japan, squad photos, 4th spaces, Mental Athletic, selfie sticks, tropical storms, marathon energy, made in Bali, and 100% Cotton.*This Episode was produced in conjunction with Mikey Kratzer / ⁠⁠Minor Planet’s⁠⁠ " Center for Beginners" London Marathon 2026 programming*www.nowherefaststudio.com
Apr 20
1 hr 7 min
Episode 203. Daniel Bejarano (BEANMASH).
A Conversation with Artist, Daniel Bejarano.Daniel is an artist from Calgary Alberta, he and his girlfriend own a Dalmatian-Australian Shepherd mix, he is also learning to be a “routine guy”, among many other things.In this episode we discuss: Instagram crash outs, Weezer, industry plants, piebalds, geckos, Playstation, empathy, Fonda Slab, duotangs, fireworks at Mills, cheap rent, print shop jobs, the Guggenheim, FAZE, and Scozzafava's Deli.www.nowherefaststudio.com
Apr 13
1 hr 34 min
Episode 202. Chas Truslow.
A Conversation with Chas Truslow, Head of Social at Burton Snowboards.Chas is the Head of Social at Burton Snowboards, he owned and operated a very pivotal Blog called “The Catfish Chronicles”, he also invented the Killa Bart illustration, among many other things.In this episode we discuss: anonymity, late Web 2.0, www.blogspot.com, Trollhaugen, shareholder value, music rights, Snowperception, the 96’ Chicago Bulls, surveillance state, Matt Roberge, Dipset, outbound engagement, Jake Burton, and going viral on Tumblr.www.nowherefaststudio.com
Apr 6
1 hr 27 min
Episode 201. Kathy Kenzora.
A Conversation with Kathy Kenzora, of the History of the 90s Podcast.Kathy hosts the award-winning History of the 90s Podcast, she’s a veteran news reporter who covered the defining stories of the 1990s, she also used to own a Chevy Sprint, among many other things.In this episode we discuss: audience pitches, Elián González, The 1992 Northern Cod Moratorium, jam bands, the Paul Bernado trial, Tonya Harding, 1995, Fight Club, Reel-to-reel, the Port Arthur massacre, Nirvana, true crime, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and Keefe D. www.nowherefaststudio.com
Mar 30
1 hr 14 min
Episode 200. Brandi Strauss.
A Conversation with Brandi Strauss, of Home Front.Brandi is the Bassist of the band Home Front, a Barber, and a very talented Multidisciplinary Artist, among many other things.In this episode we discuss: cool words, science fiction writers, Jump Off a Building, collaging, Kitscoty Alberta, Geister, Rhythm Of Cruelty, Church Choir, Energized Meditation, taking photos on tour, Barber Shop Confessions, straight shaves, Calvin Klein, and Elvis. www.nowherefaststudio.com
Mar 23
1 hr 26 min
Episode 199. Max Young.
A Conversation with Max Young, of Love Machine Cycling.Max is the co-founder of Love Machine Cycling, a Graphic Designer, and the owner of a Bilingual Dog, among many other things.In this episode we discuss: rescue dogs, passion projects, maps, consulting, Gravel Biking, Tiger King, Stanley Park, permits, desire loops, HTML, Silversmithing, The Internet is not the Answer, and Guide Books.www.nowherefaststudio.com
Mar 16
1 hr 17 min
Episode 198. Elliot Aronow.
A Conversation with Elliot Aronow, of Minor Genius.Elliot is the Founder of Minor Genius, a Zine Maker, he’s also an Artifacts Enthusiast™, among many other things.In this episode we discuss: New year - new Minor Genius, Podcasts to vacuum to, cultivating relationships, NIGHT CLUB 101, rooting for the underdog, know thyself, confidence vs. arrogance, Triple F.A.T. Goose, getting fly, The Rollins Band, warm Pepsi, anti-loneliness, Andre Agassi, the New York Mets, and Jujitsu. www.nowherefaststudio.com
Mar 9
1 hr 12 min
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