tawâw and welcome to this very special first episode of otipêyimisiw-iskwêwak kihci kîsikohk otôtêma pîkiskwêyiwa: Métis in Space Theatre Presents! Our first guest host is Tara McGowan-Ross, an urban Mi'kmaq multidisciplinary artist. Tara chose to cover Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit, "a World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy named Jojo …

Bid adieu to 2020, that hell year, and kick off Season 6 of otipêyimisiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk with Molly Swain and Chelsea Vowel as they review "Recipe For Seduction," a 15-minute KFC and Lifetime mini-movie featuring "a young heiress struggling to choose between a wealthy suitor chosen by her mother, and the new house chef Harland Sanders." Som…

In this pandemic hell year 2020 season interlude (season 6 coming soon!) of otipêyimisiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly Swain and Chelsea Vowel provide an exciting update to their Back 2 The Land: 2Land 2Furious project!

In this Season 5 Episode 10 finale of otipêyimisiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly Swain and Chelsea Vowel finally watch the most requested movie of their existence as podcasting duo - "The Indian in the Cupboard", where "a boy receives a wooden cupboard, antique keys, and an Iroquois warrior figurine for his birthday. The figurine c…

In Season 5 Episode 9 of otipêyimisiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly Swain, Chelsea Vowel, and guest Daisy "Shania" Swain, review Jeff Barnaby's "Blood Quantum" where "the dead are coming back to life outside the isolated Mi'kmaq reserve of Red Crow, except for its Indigenous inhabitants who are strangely immune to the zombie plague…

In Season 5 Episode 8 of otipêyimisiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly Swain and Chelsea Vowel introduce the world to one of their many premoirs; a film depicting actual events involving the two intrepid hosts, events which have not yet happened in this timeline. The buddy comedy, "The Spy Who Dumped Me," details the adventures Molly …

In Season 5 Episode 7 of otipêyimisiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Chelsea Vowel and Molly Swain reject all copaganda in favour of cops and Nazis getting smashed up by The Blues Brothers. Part 2 of a 2 part special pandemic interlude, your intrepid hosts showcase their Favourite Movie of All Time time time. Just over two hours focusing …

In Season 5 Episode 6 of otipêyimisiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Chelsea Vowel and Molly Swain put the otipêyimisiw in "their own bosses" and toss away the imaginary limitations of genre. Part 1 of a 2 part special pandemic interlude, your intrepid hosts showcase their Favourite Movie of All Time time time. This extra verbose 2 hour e…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, Ryan brings back the "Ryan McMahon Gets Angry" format and writes a letter to those of you that enjoy doing puzzles. This is a rant for the ages! /// Red Man Laughing is a proud member of Indian & Cowboy. You can support our work for as little as $1/month by joining their membership program at patreon.com/indiana…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing we take you to the beautiful Yukon Arts Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon where we recorded our podcast live to launch this years Available Light Film Festival! In this episode of the show Ryan is joined by actor Asivak Koostachin (Red Snow), actor and choreographer - Michael Greyeyes (True Detective, Blood Quantum) an…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing we replay episode 12 of CRACKDOWN, "Love In A State Of Emergency." In this episode of the podcast Ryan talks with Crackdown host, Garth Mullins, about harm reduction, Ryan's experience growing up with parents in AA, why harm reduction is necessary in Indigenous communities and the poison of "traditionalism" in In…

In Season 5 Episode 5 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Chelsea Vowel, Molly Swain, and special guest Wyatt "Put A Fiddle On It" Schiefelbein review The Neverending Story, where, "A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book."

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, Ryan takes you on a solo-trip where he riffs on the holiday season, Christmas and capitalism and the lies we tell ourselves in the name of "New Years Resolutions." /// Red Man Laughing is a proud member of Indian & Cowboy. You can support our work for as little as $1/month by joining their membership program at …

In this episode of Red Man Laughing we stand on a pedastal and scream from the top of our lungs, "Taika Waititi is the Indigenous filmmaker of the decade in the eyes of Red Man Laughing." We replay Ryan's conversation with Indigenous Screen Office Executive Director, Jesse Wente, from S.8EP#8 where they break down Taika's impact on Hollywood, his l…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, we continue our 'Ten Times Around the Sun' mini-series and we look back on the last 10 years of Indigenous cinema with self-proclaimed movie geek, Jesse Wente. /// SHOW NOTES Films talked about in this episode of Red Man Laughing (in no particular order other than the order talked about in the episode itself): R…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, we take a look back at some of the past decade's 'Big Fkn Chunes' from Indian Country. This, of course, is not a definitive list, it was just an excuse for Ryan to make a mixtape complete with artists like Black Bear, ATCR, Hellnback, Eagle and Hawk, Crystal Shawanda, Plex, George Leach, Inez Loius (Jasper), Nor…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, we continue our 'Ten Times Around The Sun' mini-series as we turn our attention to ten years of Indigenous music. Our special guest co-host is, Alan Greyeyes (Artistic Director - Sakihiwe Festival). In 'Evolving Sounds Of A Generation,' we dig into the way the Indigenous music scene has evolved through the decad…

In this episode of the podcast, we take you back to the Capitol Theatre in Fort Edmonton Park for our LIVE CBC Radio One comedy special recording where Ryan sat down with Richard Van Camp, a Dogrib Tłı̨chǫ writer from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. In this chat, they talk about the North, Moccasin Square Gardens and Ryan pitches Richard a handf…

In this episode Ryan announces the launching of a new podcast mini-series, Ten Times Around The Sun - A Look Back at the Last 10 Years in Indian Country. In part one of the series, we look back at the last 10 years of this podcast. --- You can support this work for as little as $1/month by visiting patreon.com/indianandcowboy and becoming a member …

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, Ryan and guest, Khelsilem, dig deep into the cutting room floor of classic Indigenous films/tv to bring us some of the lost moments from these classics that we've always dreamed of enjoying with our popcorn! --- Listen to the full episode from the Vancouver Podcast Festival here: https://radiopublic.com/red-man-…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, we take you to the beautiful Rio Theatre for our LIVE taping at the Vancouver Podcast Festival. Ryan was joined by Khelsilem, Hilary Atleo, and Cherie Dimaline. Our musical guest was See Monsters. You can support our podcast at patreon.com/indianandcowboy for as little as $1/month. --- SHOW NOTES See Monster Tra…

In this episode Ryan apologizes profusely about the dropoff in production on this podcast and gives you a look ahead at what to expect in this season of the show. Get full access to Joke Talk Yell Write at joketalkyellwrite.substack.com/subscribeBy Ryan McMahon

In Season 5 Episode 4 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly Vowel and Chelsea Swain review Twilight Zone Season 1 Episode 4, “A Traveler,” where, "A mysterious man's arrival at an Alaska police station's Christmas party prompts a sergeant to investigate his ulterior motives."

After many an age, we are back with Season 5, Episode 3 of otipêyimisiw-iswêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, and take on Chambers Season 1 Episode 1 "Into The Void," where "Sasha's night of teenage fun with her boyfriend leads to a near-death experience -- and the opportunity of a lifetime from a wealthy, grieving couple." AND Season 1 Episode 2…

Yesterday's fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, in the heart of Paris, France, could be a moment of deep reflection, a moment that sparks hate and fury, or a moment to stand for something better. This is a reflection on property and place, terra nullius, and the humanity of Indigenous Peoples that asks the question, "if it's not a good time to talk about…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, Ryan sits down with The Northwest Kid (Craig Frank Edes) to dig into his new project, "Dozy & NWK." This episode of full of new music from NWK and the conversation is far reaching as they touch on creativity in the face of colonization, the failed state of reconciliation, and art as a movement. Get full access t…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, we take you to the 2018 imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival for the Indigenous Creatives in Podcasting panel featuring Tiio Horn (Coffee With My Ma), Connie Walker (Finding Cleo), and Jesse Brown (Canadaland), to talk about the power of Indigenous podcasting and how this movement transforms communities. Get…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing we’re joined by Plains Cree/Nakota scholar, Mylan Tootoosis as he calls for all of us to take land back, plant gardens, and feed the people. This episode is co-produced in partnership with the Think Indigenous Conference and the Think Indigenous Podcast. Season 4 of Think Indigenous drops on Monday October 29th, …

In Season 5, Episode 2 of otipêyimisiw-iswêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space is joined by poet, author, and badass, Gwen "Trap Queen" Benaway. We review the first episode of the Australian series, Cleverman, "First Contact", wherein "a series of unexplained, violent attacks in the city are blamed on the newly discovered "Hairypeople" who have been…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, Ryan is joined by Dr. Joseph LeBlanc (Anishinaabe), and they talk food systems, food insecurity, and Indigenous Nationhood. Get full access to Joke Talk Yell Write at joketalkyellwrite.substack.com/subscribeBy Ryan McMahon

In Season 5, Episode 1 of otipêyimisiw-iswêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space kicks things off with a live show! Recorded in front of a live studio audience at the Exploring The New R&R: Resistance and Resilience of Indigenous Women's symposium, put on by the Indigenous Women and Youth Resilience Project, Molly and Chelsea experience the weirdness …

In Season 4, Episode 10 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly, Chelsea, Brandi “Auntie BBird” Bird, and Lindsay “FemmeDN” Nixon watch Westworld Season 2 Episode 8, “Kiksuya,” where "A heart is taken following a departure."

In Season 4, Episode 9 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly, Chelsea, and special guest Christi "The Michif Maven" Belcourt watch Indians and Aliens Season 1 Episode 1 where "After a Star Lodge ceremony, former Cree Grand Chief Mathew Mukash saw orbs of lights in the woods."

In Season 4, Episode 8 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly, David "Halfbreed All In" Parent, and Tashina "Too Sexy for Your Colonialism" Makokis (https://soundcloud.com/pillow-talks-podcast) undertake the second half of our Taika Waititi double feature with Thor: Ragnarok, where "Thor's quest for survival leads him in a ra…

In Season 4, Episode 7 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly and Chelsea give Star Trek yet another chance to "do Indigeneity right" in this 8th episode of Season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery, where "The USS Discovery is tasked with a high priority mission to planet Pahvo and learn the science behind the Klingons' cloaking tech…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, details emerge about Red Man Laughing's seventh season and Ryan shares a little news about the podcast. Get full access to Joke Talk Yell Write at joketalkyellwrite.substack.com/subscribeBy Ryan McMahon

In Season 4, Episode 6 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly and Chelsea undertake the first half of our Taika Waititi double feature with What We Do in the Shadows, where "Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are vampires who are finding that modern life has them struggling with the mundane - like paying rent, keeping up with the c…

In Season 4, Episode 5 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly and Chelsea head to the Generation Energy Conference in Winnipeg to interview Erin Bow (physicist, author, and poet), Dr. Eric Bibeau (Associate Prof of Mechanical Engineering and NSERC/Manitoba Hydro Industrial Research Chair in Alternative Energy), and Dr. John H…

In Season 4, Episode 4 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly and Chelsea review The Dead Lands, where "if he wants justice for himself and his people, he'll have to undergo a journey few would dare to make."

In the Season 6 finale of Red Man Laughing, Ryan replays his "12 Steps To Decolonization in Canada" mini-series with an accompanying "directors cut" and commentary on each of the pieces. Get full access to Joke Talk Yell Write at joketalkyellwrite.substack.com/subscribeBy Ryan McMahon

In Season 4, Episode 3 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly and Chelsea and a LiveStudioAudience convene in amiskwaciwâskahikan and Tio:tiake at the Atotam Literary Festival to review two short films: The 6th World (www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f4Jm0y_iLk) and File Under Miscellaneous (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi3B2V_e8fY). MiS …

Season 4, Episode 2 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space was recorded exactly a year ago, plucking a gem for our viewing pleasure from the 2016 Dreamspeaker's Festival! Molly and the once again hugely pregnant Chelsea, were joined by special guest Conor "the MEC Rave Room" McNally, whose own award-winning film "ôtênaw" is showing …

In Season 4, Episode 1 of otipêyimsiw-iskwêwak kihci-kîsikohk, Métis in Space, Molly and Chelsea review one of Mel Gibson's many cinematic bloodbaths, Apocalypto, where "The Mayan kingdom is at the height of its opulence and power, but the foundations of the empire are beginning to crumble. The leaders believe that they must build more temples and …

In this episode of Red Man Laughing we bring you to Yellowknife during the Stories From The Land National Tour to share the stories of Hovak Johnston. Hovak is a multidisciplinary artist that has created the Inuit Tattoo Revitilization Project, a project in the North that is committed to the revitilization of traditional forms of Inuit tattooing. W…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing we take you to unceded Coast Salish Territory for the Kanata Festival and we share Ryan's conversation with Kanata Pod host, Lisa Girbav. They sit and chat about Canada 150, Canada 2167 and #thenext150. This is a MUST LISTEN episode. --- ABOUT KANATA POD Kanata Pod is the newest addition to Indian & Cowboy and it…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing we argue strongly for the need for a statement of facts in Canada as it pertains to Indigenous Peoples in this country. In this first half of the show, Ryan lays out the argument that if we are going to move forward in this country, we cannot do so by ignoring the truth, we are having wildly different conversatio…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing we bring you to Anishinaabe Wild Rice harvester, James Whetung's manoomin camp to hear about his commitment to ricing, his inherent right to do so and we investigate the brewing conflict between Indigenous rights and cottage country. Get full access to Joke Talk Yell Write at joketalkyellwrite.substack.com/subscr…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing, Ryan sits down with the gentlemen from, "The Skoden Chronicles," to talk decolonization, Indigenous masculinity, the trappings of art and community and more. Follow and subscribe to The Skoden Chronicles wherever you listen to podcasts. Get full access to Joke Talk Yell Write at joketalkyellwrite.substack.com/su…

In this episode of Red Man Laughing Ryan breaks some news on a few new projects in the works and he shares his first piece for VICE Canada, Canada 2167 - Indigenous Nationhood. We also hear a new track from Nehiyawak, an up and coming rock/blue band from Treaty 6 territory. Hear more Nehiyawak on their Soundcloud page. Get full access to Joke Talk …

In this episode of Red Man Laughing we sit down with two artists on different journeys. In the first half of the show we sit down Anishinaabe musician/artist Dave Deleary, a well respected and long time member of the Indigenous entertainment scene. We talk about the roots of the Indigenous arts scene in Toronto and where he thinks the scene is head…