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The West Coast Speakeasy
THE WEST COAST SPEAKEASY is a Canadian podcast hosted by Jeremy Citron, based out of Victoria, B.C. It explores the personal stories, insights and perspectives of leading artists, musicians, authors, comedians, athletes and thought leaders from Canada's west coast. It also investigates the ongoing homeless/addiction/mental health crisis taking place across the region from a variety of perspectives.
Episodes
- The West Coast Speakeasy
A Life Reclaimed Through Laughter- Dan Duvall
Dan Duvall is a professional stand up comedian, writer and producer based on Vancouver Island. A 2025 Just For Laughs Montreal New Face, Dan has performed…
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Shaken By No One: Thriving with Bipolar Disorder, Surviving Abuse and Becoming a Man Made of Stone
Adam Fallon (aka BiPolarMaN), is the front man for Special Agent Sunshine, a Victoria based pop rock group. Adam recounts his heart wrenching story of coming…
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What They Don't Tell You About Being An Indie Musician - Claire Coupland
Claire Coupland is a professional folk singer based in Victoria, B.C, whose most recent album, New Light, reached #3 in the national Folk, Roots and Blues…
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The Creative Mind: Music, Mental Health and Finding Balance - Matt Stern
Matt Stern is a professional musician who recently opened his own counselling practice focused on the creative community in Victoria. We speak about the mental…
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Victoria's Wildest Comedian - Sam Benty
Sammy Ray Benty is a professional stand up comedian living in Victoria, B.C. Featured on Canada's Got Talent and a regular Vancouver Island headliner, he is…
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Shooting The Viral Sensation At Phillips Backyard 2026
Tyson recounts having to fly his drone over the crowd at a moments notice to get footage of Angine as they performed on Day 3 of this years Phillips Backyard…
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Crushing Stand Up Comedy At Any Age - Syd Bosel
Syd Bosel is a professional stand up comedian based on Vancouver Island who has appeared on Canada's Got Talent, Just For Laughs Vancouver, CBC's The Debaters…
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Behind The Lens of Victoria's Renowned Live Music Photographer
Tyson Elder is a prominent live music photographer in Victoria, B.C who has shot everyone from David Lee Roth to The Arkells and most recently Angine De…
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The Rebirth Of An Iconic Venue as The OK DOPE Comedy Club
Nash Park is a Victoria, B.C. based stand up comedian, one half of OK DOPE and co-owner of their brand new comedy club, which is opening at the former Logan's…
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The Man Behind Canada's Most Controversial Cannabis Club
For decades, Ted Smith has challenged Canada's cannabis laws, advocating for patients who believed they deserved safe and affordable access to medical cannabis…
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20 Years Booking Talent at Victoria’s Legendary Music Venue
Kalev Mihkel Kaup spent two decades as the talent booker at Victoria’s legendary live music venue, Logan’s Pub, before it shut down in 2020. Known as the…
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The True Story of the Murder Meant for Frank Zappper
Frank recounts the details of a murder that he believes was meant for him. The experience was a defining moment for Frank, and set him on a dark path for many…
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Escaping A Life of Crime To Find Purpose
“Frank Zapper” is an ex gang member and drug dealer turned addiction support worker, mentor and live music host in Victoria, B.C. He recounts the traumatic…
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When A Client Asks for a Smiley Face on their P***s!!!!
Jessica talks about the most awkward and outrageous request she's got from a client and the logistics of getting it done!
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Ink With Meaning: Tattoos, Chaos and Staying True to Yourself
Jessica Scott is a tattoo artist and owner of Ivy Tattoo Studio in Victoria, B.C. She talks about the work ethic and drive it took to get to where she is…
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Finding Your Place in Victoria's Vibrant Music Scene
Cole Jackson is a music producer, hip hop artist and studio engineer living in Victoria, B.C. He discusses the challenges and joys of becoming a full time…
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Transforming Empty Walls into Sacred Spaces
Empty walls are transformed into sacred spaces when Alex creates murals that honour family and those lost to trauma and addiction. The creative process becomes…
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The Wild Story of Bill Miner
Lucky Budd tells the story of Canada's only succesfull train robber, Bill Miner. Check out the full episode to learn more.
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Murals, Spray Paint and Hip Hop are therapy for the soul
Alex Taylor- McCallum is a Kwakwa̲ka̲'wakw & Nuu-Cha-Nulth creative native artist, muralist, lyricist, M.C and educational facilitator living in Victoria, B.C…
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PINDN performs "Tales of Da Red Road" live
Alex Taylor - McCallum aka PINDN performs Tales of Da Red Road live on the show off his new album Spirits Back
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The Art of Storytelling, B.C.'s Wild Pioneers and Finding Common Ground - Lucky Budd
Lucky Budd is a best selling author, oral historian and musician living in Victoria, B.C. His passion about storytelling lead to the creation of Voices of B.C…
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Rachel Reaugh Part 2
In the second part of the interview, we discuss Rachel's journey towards becoming a screenwriter, connecting with Bruce Logan and writing Lost Fare.
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Rachel Reaugh Part 1
In my first episode, I interview Rachel Reaugh, an amazing woman born in Vancouver in 1974, who at the age of two, was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, a…