Best Angela Misri Podcasts (2024)

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Tinker with Allison Mackenzie 30:16

6h ago30:16

30:16

In this first episode back after the summer break, you’ll hear from multidisciplinary creative and community-builder, Allison MacKenzie about her brainchild called Tinker*. You’ll hear about the ways that it’s an interdisciplinary, iterative, low-stakes and high community environment. We talk about imperfection, vulneratibility and experimentation …

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XR Possibilities in Publishing with Immersive Technology Specialist, Michael Carter-Arlt 47:39

2M ago47:39

47:39

This is the sixth episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet Immersive Technology Specialist, Michael Carter-Arlt. In this conversation, you’ll hear the ways in which Michael’s print background informs his work in immersive technologies and the bridging of these two worlds. You’ll hear about XR technologies (including the difference…

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Techno, Type, Zines and Chaos with Dominic Ayre 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

This is the fifth episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet Creative Director and zine designer publisher, Dominic Ayre. The conversation focusses around a single question (“What is Do Not Xray zine?”) and Dom takes us on a wonderfully passionate and techno-filled deep dive about his upbringing, early hip-hop, and graffiti leading …

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Sharing Stories in All Shapes and Sizes (Books, Magazines and Podcasts) with Angela Misri 52:12

2M ago52:12

52:12

This is the fourth episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet award-winning journalist, author and educator, Angela Misri. You’ll hear about Angela’s career path in different media spaces: in print, in audio and on the web. You’ll hear specific examples related to telling stories in added value ways; the why and the how of telling t…

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Digital Reading Experiences with Alyssa Andino of Rakuten Kobo 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

This is the third episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet digital reading expert, Alyssa Andino. you’ll learn more about what Alyssa’s role entails and more about digital reading experiences, including what works and what doesn’t work. You’ll learn about the ways that Alyssa and her team are thinking of the reading experience bey…

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Designing Long Documents with Graphic Designer, Yas Fakhr 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

This is the second episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet graphic designer, Yas Fakhr. You’ll hear Yas’ process for creating long documents and the very best book design and printing geekery between she and Diana. You’ll hear Yas’ advice for what new designers should consider at various stages in the long document design process…

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Setting Magazine Precedent with Daniel Fish, Editor of Precedent Magazine 50:41

2M ago50:41

50:41

This is the first episode in a 6-part magazine mini series. Here you’ll meet Daniel Fish, Editor of Precedent, a career and lifestyle magazine for lawyers. In this conversation, you’ll learn about Precedent, including the journey that Daniel and his team embark on with each issue, including a discussion of Daniel’s ‘print brain’ and how he’s shifti…

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Ungrade Upgrade with Ryan Kough 1:17:15

2M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Today’s guest is Ryan Kough, a neurodivergent artist and design educator who focuses on participatory community-driven design initiatives. She is an avid ungrading advocate and in this discussion, she and Diana share their experiences and reasons why they believe ungrading is an amazing framework for a diverse group of learners. The two discuss the…

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PopUp Workshop! 8:50

2M ago8:50

8:50

In this episode, Diana shares an exciting new initiative that she’s adding to the Talk Paper Scissors space. Introducing PopUp Workshop: Where creative work meets play! ✨ You’ll hear about 4 workshops that can be facilitated both in-person and virtually, locally and globally. Playful Printing Improv for Innovators Friends with Failure Custom Speaki…

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The End II 15:30

3M ago15:30

15:30

In this final episode in the series, Diana reflects on 9 different responses to 7 questions about storytelling through art and design, discussing 3 emergent themes. 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Drag Artist & Professor of Creativity @guy.anabella Visual Note Taker @inkfactorystudio Brand Identity Designer @carla.palette Singer-Songwriter-Produc…

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The End 21:22

3M ago21:22

21:22

Q: At the end of your life, what story do you hope others tell about you?🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear some universal truths about life and living from a book written by experts on death and dying, as well as what story each of the 9 creative minds in this series hopes is told about them: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Drag Artist & Professor …

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Defining Creative Success 41:31

4M ago41:31

41:31

Q: How do you measure the success of a narrative-driven project, and how has your definition of success evolved over the course of your career? 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn about Diana’s unlearning of traditional measures of success and hear about measures of success from the 9 creative minds in this series: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Dr…

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Experiences = Life = Stories 37:02

4M ago37:02

37:02

Q: How has the evolution of your own life experiences impacted the stories you choose to tell through your artistic endeavours? 🎙️ In this episode, we’ll touch on the success of the deeply-moving, Humans of New York, as well as hear from the 9 creative minds in this series about their own moments of transformation: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades…

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Dianne Whelan: 7 Lessons From Travelling the Trans Canada Trail 11:44

4M ago11:44

11:44

487 trails, part of the Trans Canada Trail, can tell an important story about Canada, its history and its people. Dianne Whelan is a filmmaker, photographer, author, and public speaker. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supp…

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Technology & Storytelling 52:14

3M ago52:14

52:14

Q: Can you discuss the intersection of technology and storytelling in your field, and how advancements may influence the way you approach narrative in your projects?🎙️ In this episode, we’ll dive into artificial intelligence and creativity, as well as the specific technologies (both low-tech and hi-tech) that help the 9 creative minds in this serie…

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Themes, Motifs, Narratives 39:33

3M ago39:33

39:33

Q: Are there specific themes or motifs that consistently appear in your work, and if so, how do they contribute to the overall narrative you're trying to convey?🎙️ In this episode, we’ll hear about the specific themes and big ideas explored by the 9 creative minds in this series: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Drag Artist & Professor of Creativi…

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The Integration of Storytelling into Creative Practice 39:54

4M ago39:54

39:54

Q: How do you integrate storytelling into your creative practice, and what role does it play in shaping your vision?🎙️ In this episode, we’ll consider the power of stories, explore ‘hard truths’ about storytelling and hear how the 9 creative minds in this series use storytelling: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Drag Artist & Professor of Creativi…

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Meet the Artists & Designers 54:01

3M ago54:01

54:01

Q: What is your story?🎙️ In this foundational episode, we’ll define ‘story’, explore the importance of centring one’s audience in the act of storytelling and meet the 9 creative minds in the series: 3D Environment Artist @nanoshades Drag Artist & Professor of Creativity @guy.anabella Visual Note Taker @inkfactorystudio Brand Identity Designer @carl…

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Coming Soon: The Art & Design of Storytelling 2:15

4M ago2:15

2:15

Once upon a time there were 9 creatives in 8 episodes answering 7 questions who were spread out over 6 geographic locations resulting in many virtual high 5’s because there were 4 hours of conversations with 3 themes emerging released over 2 weeks as 1 large, interconnected story. This is the Art and Design of Storytelling. This series features 9 i…

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Carolynne Crawley: My Relations 10:25

4M ago10:25

10:25

Indigenous people’s relationship to land forms an “ontological belonging.” Their spiritual beliefs connect them to the land and to all things of nature. Carolynne Crawley is the founder of Msit No’kmaq, co-founder of Turtle Protectors, and a Forest Therapy Guide. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. This episode of The Conversati…

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Emerging Typeface Designers Max Berardi & Cecilia Ly 32:02

3M ago32:02

32:02

Meet emerging typeface designers, Max Berardi and Cecilia Ly! Max designed a typeface called League Gothic and Cecilia designed a typeface called Verre Fondu and in the following conversation, you'll get to hear about each typeface. You'll also hear their perfect type pairings, sensory descriptions of each (sight, smell, touch, sound and even taste…

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Ambika Tenneti: Newcomers Access to Nature is Vital 10:58

4M ago10:58

10:58

Racialized immigrants face barriers that restrict their access to nature. Access to public spaces for new immigrants encourages participation in society and the potential to build Canadian pride. Ambika Tenneti is an Environmentalist and PhD Candidate in Daniels Forestry at the University of Toronto. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19…

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Experimentation, Iteration & Democratization in Font Creation with with Franz Hoffman of Fontself 39:30

5M ago39:30

39:30

Today's guest is Franz Hoffman, designer-turned-entrepreneur and cofounder of Fontself, which brings easy type-making capabilities into the hands of all creatives. In this conversation you’ll learn why Fontself was created and more about Fontself as a tool and its evolution, hearing about some interesting projects from around the globe with the Fon…

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Iraz Soyalp: Why We Need Equitable Access to Nature 9:02

4M ago9:02

9:02

Environmental health should also consider inequality in the areas of housing, economics, food, education. Iraz Soyalp, PhD, is the Director of Social Impact, Private Markets, for Manulife Investment Management. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The …

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Dr. Melissa Lem: The Prescription calls for Nature 9:49

5M ago9:49

9:49

Some doctors consider nature time to be “the fourth pillar of health.” It can have a positive effect on mood, physical ability, and even mental wellness. Dr. Melissa Lem is the director of PaRx (Parks Prescriptions), an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, and a family physician. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. This episod…

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Designing Variable Type with That That Harbor Bickmore 41:35

5M ago41:35

41:35

Today’s guest is the best designer in the world! [Source: his website, TheBestDesignerInTheWorld.com] Harbor Bickmore is a graphic designer and type designer, selling his work under That That Type. In this conversation you’ll hear why Harbor got into typeface design and his process for creating typefaces. You’ll hear about Harbor’s favourite typefa…

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Sean Kheraj: Canadians’ Troubled History with Oil Pipelines 9:15

5M ago9:15

9:15

How we interact with nature changes over time. Canada has a long and rocky history with pipelines. The opposition has taken different forms. Understanding the nuances can tell us a lot about environmental concerns over long periods of time. Sean Kheraj is Associate Professor in the Department of History, Vice-Provost, Academic, at Toronto Metropoli…

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Talk Paper and Exacto Knife with Sarah Nguyen 45:00

5M ago45:00

45:00

In this episode you’ll hear artist Sarah Nguyen’s multi-hyphenated career and her role as a life-long learner. Sarah shares the deepest and most delicious answer to ‘why paper?’ ever articulated in 188 episodes of this podcast. You’ll hear about the stories woven within Sarah’s paper cut artworks, which can be up to 20 feet long, as well as the det…

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Exceptionally Experimental, Eclectic and Expressive Exercises with Phong Nguyen 29:14

5M ago29:14

29:14

In this episode you’ll hear author Phong Nguyen’s playful approach to his work that harnesses ‘beginner mind’. You’ll learn more about Phong’s 4th book, ROUNDABOUT: An Improvisational Fiction that has a clever narrative, fascinating process and incredible constraints… there are no letter e’s found within the 60,000 word book! (More accurately, ther…

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Marlaine Koehler: Civic Engagement Builds Our Access to Nature 9:46

5M ago9:46

9:46

There is a diversity in trails and their uses. They are a meeting place for communities. They promote an appreciation for the environment. They promote physical and mental health while also serving as a catalyst for ecological health, community renewal, and economic vitality. Marlaine Koehler is the Executive Director of the Waterfront Regeneration…

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Typefaces of Toronto with Jeremy Gladstone 30:24

5M ago30:24

30:24

There are few things more typographically satisfying than recognizing type in the wild. Gotham over here, Futura over there, Helvetica everywhere! Perhaps the only thing more satisfying is sitting down for a hearty conversation about letterforms with a fellow type geek. Pan to my conversation with Jeremy Gladstone, owner and founder of Gladstone Me…

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Constraint and Consistency with Ben O'Neil 41:05

5M ago41:05

41:05

In this episode, you’ll meet designer and illustrator, Ben O’Neil, who worked for 70 days to create a typeface based on visual prompts from images online to create an alphabet of whimsical and wonderful letterforms. You’ll hear Ben discuss this project (called ‘Type Alike’), including his thoughts on creative constraint, as well as creative consist…

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The 96-Layer Screen Print with Heather J.A. Thomson 34:34

6M ago34:34

34:34

This episode features printmaker, Heather J.A. Thomson, who has created an incredible 96-layer screen printed work that took 1 year with a grand total of 8 (!) copies existing in the world. During this discussion, you’ll learn about Heather, her love of history and printmaking, as well as the specific process for her epic 96-layer screen printing p…

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Nick Saul: The Magic of Sharing Food in Your Community 9:55

5M ago9:55

9:55

Four million people living in Canada are food insecure. Nick Saul—food and social justice activist and president and CEO of Community Food Centres Canada—explores the importance of pushing for systemic change through political engagement and grassroots initiatives on the journey to improving food security. Nick Saul spoke at The Walrus Talks Living…

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My Favourite Practice for Living a Connected Creative Life 9:09

6M ago9:09

9:09

This episode is all about my favourite practice for living a connected creative life: informational interviewing. This episode will help you better understand what informational interviews are and how they can help creative people find one another to build authentic connections. This episode pairs well with the actionable next steps found within my…

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Arial: An Incomplete History of Type 7:25

6M ago7:25

7:25

From the middle ages to the Middle East, From Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before...Welcome to An Incomplete History of Type (Part 4!) This episode is guest hosted by Kennedy Thornton. Name: Arial Release Date: 1982 Designers: Robin Nicholas Classification: Neo Grotesque Sans Ser…

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Myriad: An Incomplete History of Type 7:12

6M ago7:12

7:12

From the middle ages to the Middle East, From Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before...Welcome to An Incomplete History of Type (Part 4!) This episode is guest hosted by Mandy Lu. Name: Myriad Release Date: 1992 Designers: Robert Slimbach and Carol Twombly Classification: Humanist, …

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Baskerville: An Incomplete History of Type 11:05

6M ago11:05

11:05

From the middle ages to the Middle East, From Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before...Welcome to An Incomplete History of Type (Part 4!) This episode is guest hosted by Audrey Grandinetti. Name: Baskerville Release Date: 1757 Designer: John Baskerville Classification: Transitional …

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Jessica Ching: Trust Patients, Trust Women 9:21

6M ago9:21

9:21

A commitment to innovation is important in every field, but perhaps none more so than health care. Jessica Ching—co-founder and CEO of Eve Medical—highlights the importance of advocating for patient involvement and cultural shifts in the advancement of health care technologies. Jessica Ching spoke at The Walrus Talks Health in Ottawa, Ontario, on N…

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Luxurious Letterforms with David Soto 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

This is the sixth (bonus!) episode in a 5-part guest lecture series in GCM 806 Advanced Typography, speaking with type professionals all over the world. Final stop New York, USA! In this episode you’ll hear David Soto discuss his creative process, as well as the way that building time into his practice and cushioning deadlines is critical to produc…

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Aligning Type and Aligning Values with Melanie Johnsson 47:51

6M ago47:51

47:51

This is the fifth episode in a 5-part guest lecture series in GCM 806 Advanced Typography, speaking with type professionals all over the world. Next stop Margate, UK! In this episode you’ll hear illustrator, Melanie Johnsson, discuss her family history of graphic design, as well as her favourite tools including how and why she loves Adobe Photoshop…

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Chalk Paper Scissors with Andrea Cataro 31:55

6M ago31:55

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This is the fourth episode in a 5-part guest lecture series in GCM 806 - Advanced Typography, speaking with type professionals all over the world. Next stop Toronto, Canada! In this episode you’ll hear designer and artist, Andrea Cataro, share many, many tips and tricks for creating typographic chalk murals, including tools and strategies for trans…

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Nigerian Type Perspectives with Jordan Belonwu 39:00

7M ago39:00

39:00

This is the third episode in a 5-part guest lecture series in GCM 806 Advanced Typography, speaking with type professionals all over the world. Next stop: Lagos, Nigeria! In this episode (No.176: Nigerian Type Perspectives with Jordan Belonwu) you’ll hear designer and creative director, Jordan Belonwu, discuss what differentiates Nigerian typograph…

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Alllllllll the Alphabets with Chris Rouleau 40:55

7M ago40:55

40:55

This is the second episode in a 5-part guest lecture series in GCM 806 Advanced Typography, speaking with type professionals all over the world. Next stop: Toronto, Canada! In this episode you’ll hear graphic designer, letterer and instructor, Chris Rouleau, discuss his professional lettering journey, hear about his large-scale type mural projects,…

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Designing with Type for the Entertainment Industry with Chris Ellinas 42:41

7M ago42:41

42:41

This episode is the first in a 5-part guest lecture series in GCM 806 - Advanced Typography, speaking with type professionals all over the world. First stop: Athens, Greece! In this episode, you’ll hear Chris Ellinas (designer for huge brands like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon) discuss what it’s like recreating design assets for the entertainment ind…

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Work and Play and Play and Work with Ryan Kough 42:19

7M ago42:19

42:19

Ryan Kough is an assistant professor of Integrated Media Arts at Juniata College who believes in design as a community-building tool creating partnerships between community members and student designers to create sustainable, long-term design solutions. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Ryan’s gallery exhibition called Under Pressure (opening…

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Stories on Stories on Stories with Raymond Biesinger 39:50

7M ago39:50

39:50

This episode features Montréal-based illustrator, artist, and best-selling author, Raymond Biesinger! In this conversation, you’ll hear about the ways that storytelling is baked into Raymond editorial, commercial and personal projects. We do a deep dive into one of Raymond’s poster projects that took him 20 working days to complete through ‘chasing…

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Paulette Senior: Gender-Based Violence Is Not an Exceptional Experience 10:38

7M ago10:38

10:38

There is a gap between our anti-violence values and our competence and confidence to play an anti-violence role in real life, but Paulette Senior is determined to close it. Paulette is the CEO and President of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She explains how confronting biases around gender-based violence is critical for supporting survivors and o…

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Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé: Empowering Children to Be Proud of Who They Are 12:31

7M ago12:31

12:31

Many 2SLGBTQI+ people face abuse and harassment, often at a young age, but JP Kane and Kaleb Robertson imagine a safer, less prejudiced world for all. JP Kane (Fay Slift) and Kaleb Robertson (Fluffy Soufflé) are storytellers and the stars of The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy. They explore the violence faced by the 2SLGBTQI+ community and highli…

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Angela Sterritt: Believe Indigenous Peoples' Stories 11:38

8M ago11:38

11:38

Despite making up only 4% of the female population in Canada, Indigenous women are murdered or missing at much higher rates than any other population. Angela Sterritt is the national bestselling Author of Unbroken. She examines how stereotypes dehumanize Indigenous people and how changing the narrative empowers change. Angela spoke at The Walrus Ta…

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