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Blond Radio

Brad Kettnerpodcasters.spotify.com
I’m Brad, a west coast Canadian who watches too many movies and loves to be behind a camera. Every week I book calls with strangers from around the world. Blond Radio is a place to ask, discuss, and ultimately listen to a new perspective.
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Episodes

70 - A New Direction

We’ll talk to George, a skateboarding content creator who’s pursuing his goals in NYC, Kelsie, photographer and playlist curator in Wisconsin, and Black Six, a Bionicle fansite admin who’s been helping create a community for 20 years. Do stay tuned after the show for a special update regarding Blond Radio and the podcast moving forward. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Dec 13, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 70

69 - Asking for Help

We’ll talk to Katie, a student who’s advocating for mental health in Toronto, Leo, a reluctantly labeled artist from Hawiai, and Quinn, my childhood best friend who’s challenging my perspectives every day. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Nov 29, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 69

68 - How We De-Stress

This week, we’re breaking down stress, and how we can manage it. We’ll talk to Courtney, a communications major from California, Dominic, a visually impaired wrestler from Indiana, and Lia, an illustration student from South Africa. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Nov 22, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 68

67 - Success

Today we talk to Victoria, an avid learner from the Ukraine, Justus, an athlete with a ton of drive from Ontario, and Marie, an animator who’s rediscovered their passion in Los Angeles. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Nov 15, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 67

66 - Relationships We Value

Who are you holding close? Today we talk to Caroline, an artist born into music on the west coast, Recider, a filmmaker from Texas who’s putting some originality into TikTok, and Lacey, a creator from Ohio who’s educating people about condition she lives with: cerebral palsy. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Nov 08, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 66

65 - Time

Today we'll talk to Ariana, a dancer from Columbia, Matt, a photographer in Seattle, and Andrea, a past guest from over a year ago who’s made some exciting developments with their music, and goals. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Nov 01, 202134 min

64 - Peaks of the Year

This episode we talk to Karen, an aspiring musician from Brazil, John, an international studies student in the UK, and Angelica, who’s adapting to new changes after moving across the country. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Oct 25, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 64

63 - Anger & Turmoil

It happens to the best of us, let's deconstruct that. Today we’ll talk to Alicia, a visual artist in Guatemala, Reuben, a law student and activist currently studying in France, and Joe, who’s pursuing a career as an actor in California. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Oct 18, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 63

62 - Online vs Offline Friends

Today, I’ve put together a different type of episode. Earlier this month I spent a week traveling the Western side of Canada, meeting up with many members from our discord, and podcast community. I documented the trip in a brand new video, which you can find on the Blond Radio YouTube channel. Many of the conversations recorded on that trip had to be cut down to fit into the video. So for this week, we’ll be listening to extended answers from that trip. Featuring Diamond, Kijo, Morgan, Alyssa, H...

Oct 11, 202116 min

61 - Love That We Need

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Jonathon, a special ed teacher from London, Alex, a student from Vancouver, and Charity, a singer songwriter from Nottingham. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Oct 04, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 61

60 - Trust

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Brett, a digital marketer from Texas, Domenika, an artist from ecuador, and Darcy, a world traveler who’s constantly discovering their identity. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Sep 20, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 60

59 - Lies We Tell Ourselves

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Jake, a visual artist from North Carolina, Makennah, a business student in New York, and Jacob, a musician with a ton of heart from Texas. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Sep 13, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 59

58 - Forgiveness

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Anna, a student from Latvia, Ewijntje, who’s pursuing a career of teaching the arts, and Max, who’s found a platform by drawing strangers in quiet moments. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Sep 06, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 58

57 - Green Flags

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Ethan, a storyteller who’s making his own manga, Yairo, a lover of archery who’s started his own business, and Marisah, a fellow video creator who loves all aspects of the process. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Aug 30, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 57

56 - Vulnerability

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Cherise, a longtime community member who’s exploring with art, Ethan, who’s exploring his unique vision through photography, and Amber, who’s learning how to be vulnerable with the people she cares about. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Aug 23, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 56

55 - Gratitude

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Sarah, an art student who’s dealing with deconstruction, Milo, a musician who’s wearing his heart on his sleeve, and Ariana, who’s navigating the path to find what she truly loves. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Aug 16, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 55

54 - Five Months from Now

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Emma, an art history grad now working with that perspective in video games, Lexi, who’s surrounded by her friends and dreams of the big screen, and Ayce, who’s learning how to put in the time for themselves.

Aug 09, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 54

53 - Managing Regret

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Jobim, an artist from Australia who’s all about growth. Farah from Jordan who sees a different value in travel, and Eyeris from Chicago, who’s changing the way we use fashion. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Aug 02, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 52

52 - Speaking Kindly

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Anni from Germany, who’s got a heart for travel. Oksar from Norway, who’s living life care-free. And Em from Alberta, a fellow Canadian who’s trying to find those silver linings. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Jul 26, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 52

51 - Unstoppable

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Asa, a performance arts prodigy from Idaho, Ally, a sociology student with a ton of hobbies, and Diamond, a fellow west coast Canadian who’s spent some time in the e-sports scene. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Jul 19, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 51

50 - Blond Radio

Today marks episode 50 of Blond Radio, nearly a year of sharing perspectives and conversations. And with that comes a special announcement. To round out this first year of Blond Radio, I asked nine people from our community to ask me a question. Intro music provided by Wayfie, and accompanying tracks by Loboil, who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Apr 24, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 50

49 - Wyn

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Wyn, a community member and an artist. His music deals with and packs away the more complicated issues in life, and the experiences he’s dealt with so far. Intro music provided by Wayfie and accompanying tracks by Loboil who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Apr 17, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 49

48 - Cindy

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Cindy, a creator and artist from California who harnesses feelings of nostalgia in her videos, displaying visuals that feel familiar, cozy, and universal.

Apr 10, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 48

47 - Chris/Spikeflare

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Chris, a community member who’s brought a lot of light into our lives. We’ll talk about his close encounters with death, finding home in new space, and self-discovery. Intro music provided by Wayfie and accompanying tracks by Loboil who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Apr 03, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 47

46 - Esther Kim

Today, we’ll have a conversation with Esther Kim, a past guest who’s rejoining us for an open conversation about the many issues involving the Asian American and Pacific Islanders in America, and around the world. Intro music provided by Wayfie and accompanying tracks by Loboil who can both be found on all major streaming platforms. Ways to help: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-georgias-asian-american-community/ https://stopaapihate.org/

Mar 27, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 46

45 - Sophie

Today we’ll talk to Sophie, one of my earliest mutuals on TikTok She’s a creative with a heart for travel who’s altered their plans this year, but has big ones for her future. Intro music provided by Wayfie and accompanying tracks by Loboil who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Mar 20, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 45

44 - Ken Archie

Today we’ll talk to Kennedy, a longtime friend and streamer. We'll talk about moving cities, staying on the grind, finding consistency, and a bunch more! Intro music provided by Wayfie and accompanying tracks by Loboil who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Mar 13, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 44

43 - Moo

Today we’ll talk to Moo, a student and streamer from New York, who’s always looking to better himself, and uplift those around him. Intro music provided by Wayfie and accompanying tracks by Loboil who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Mar 06, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 43

42 - Dotty

Today we’ll talk to Dotty, a visual artist and animator who’s finding the balance in creating in an online workspace. Intro music provided by Wayfie and accompanying tracks by Loboil who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Feb 27, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 42

41 - Jordan Winter

Today we’ll talk to Jordan, a creator from Toronto who’s found a way to repurpose his past, in order to help others in moving forward. Intro music provided by Wayfie and accompanying tracks by Loboil who can both be found on all major streaming platforms.

Feb 20, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 41
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