
The Nothing Exists Radio Hour Ep. #56: Northumberland Youth Arts Collective (with Hailiah Knight!)

Wayne and I sit down (with no notes or prep!) for a solid follow up to our first conversation a few months ago, which you can find here.
We talk about:
Wayne’s cool new gig at Long & McQuade
Recording his recent live album
What’s happening with his new solo album
Joining Avem
Surviving suicide attempts and living on the bipolar spectrum
We get really honest about the mental health stuff. This conversation is about as real as it gets. If you need crisis support, please phone Four County Crisis at 705-745-6484 or toll-free 1-866-995-9933.
Featured Tunes:
Grow Up Stay Young by The Anti-Queens
Of Flesh & Blood by Jenn Fiorentino
Shut Up, I’m Trying to Sleep (LIVE!) by Wayne Kennedy
…And the Hits Keep Coming by Old Wives
(In the spirit of Wayne, keepin’ it 100% CanCon and 75% local!)
We talk about:
– Luke’s company, Paron Media
– His learning process behind videography and photography
– Community theatre
– What Luke’s working on
– Luke’s transition to veganism
– What animal liberation means to Luke
– The connection between
– Luke’s recent work with Sea Shepherd
– Useful strategies for activism
– Incorporating intersectional anti-oppression practices in direct action around animal liberation
– How Luke’s various work keeps him well
Featured Tunes:
Hearse Joy by Sad Noyz
Choking on the Truth by Bif Naked
Human(e) Meat by Propagandhi
Chains of Silence by Stephanie Braganza (Live, stripped down version)
We talk about:
– The Northumberland 89.7 radiothon
– How (and why) to donate to Northumberland 89.7
– How Collin forced me into starting my show
– Collin’s role with the station
– How he first got involved in radio
– Collin’s show, Deconstructing X
– Collin’s super cool son, Liam, and his future in radio
– Running social media
– Why Collin’s goals for the station are (sneak peak- increasing diversity is a big one)
– What CanCon is and why it matters
– How people can involved with volunteering at Northumberland 89.7
Featured Tunes:
Fatlip by Sum 41
Strength to Endure by The 3856 (from the Ramones cover album, Leaving Home: A Norwegian Tribute to The Ramones)
Rocks and Trees by Arrogant Worms
Get Loose by The Salads