Taylor Cochrane is the driving force behind Calgary's acclaimed '36?'. Along with his partner, singer/songwriter Laura Hickli, he was touring the United States until the COVID-19 shutdown forced a return to Calgary. I spoke with the power couple via Facebook video chat. The wide ranging interview was fun, reflective and enlightening.  Enjoy! 

Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers

Episode 40: Taylor Cochrane and Laura Hickli

Roofeo and Goodword are two of Calgary's finest DJs. We chat about their inspiration, greatest gigs, the art of stealing and what they've learned about music from their kids. 

Episode 39: DJ Roofeo & DJ Goodword

Talented, Dedicated and Fun: Freak Motif are one of Calgary's favourite bands. Even vast Canadian geography cannot prevent this funk tribe from bringing their talents to stages and record. I talk to Stu Wershof (in Montreal) and Stef Haynes (in Toronto) for some interprovincial good vibes. 

Episode 38: Stu & Stef from Freak Motif

Danny Vacon is on Calgary’s rock n roll Mt. Rushmore, and the personification of RadTown. The Dudes and High Kicks frontman discusses his music, writing process and philosophies for leading a fulfilling life. 

Episode 37: Danny Vacon

Today I pick up the telephone and check in on good friends Spencer Streichert, Christina Ray, Nate Reno and Iron Lion. We talk creativity, remote working and government conspiracy as the world deals with the Covid-19 shutdown.

Episode 36: Hanging on the Telephone

A great chat with Matt Berry, the music director for Calgary's alternative radio station, X92.9. Matt talks about his start in radio, and his journey to his current role. He also gives us some fascinating stories about his job, as well as insight into the music and radio industries. 

Episode 35: Matt Berry

Crack the Lens have been mainstays on the Calgary music scene for years. As they prepare for their final show, Justin and Taylor stop by to discuss their long time friendship, the formation of their band, winning the Xposure contest, writing a TV theme song, naming their band van Vandy Quade and their upcoming farewell show at Dickens. 

Episode 34: Crack the Lens

Christmas comes to Foothills Famous! We talk about film, standup, theatre, Boomer humour, improv and much more. 

Episode 33: Conner Christmas

Foothills Famous features personal conversations with Calgary's artists, entertainers and socialites. Host Jonathan Stoddart (Ricca Razor Sharp) conducts fun and inspirational interviews with an array of YYC's most interesting characters.

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Foothills Famous: Conversations With Calgary Entertainers

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