Blackout Podcast

Sarah Poko is a Nigerian-Canadian playwright, screenwriter, and director who uses horror and folklore to reflect society back unto itself. From a young age, she was captivated by the folktales told by...

24 Nov 202527min

Dawn “Juan” Collins (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and community builder whose work bridges creative expression, holistic practice, and cultural dialogue. Drawing on decades of ex...

24 Nov 202534min

Isi, a content creator, creative director, and the visionary behind Big Sis Club. Isi opens up about her journey from completing an MBA and working in corporate consulting to picking up a camera and f...

17 Nov 202521min

Kooms, a producer whose journey from church sound systems to crafting hits for artists is a masterclass in persistence and finding your sound.Kooms pulls back the curtain on his creative process, reve...

17 Nov 202522min

How does a basketball injury lead to opening for Tech N9ne and D12?In this high-energy episode, Kid Coffin, a Halifax-based rapper, videographer, real estate agent, and Special Olympics coach, unpacks...

10 Nov 202522min

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Chris—a talented blonde specialist and salon owner—takes us on the journey from a kid colouring hair with permanent markers to running a successful, community-...

3 Nov 202533min

In this episode, we sit down with DJ Suly, a mental health advocate and rising DJ in Halifax's music scene. Suly shares her incredible journey from discovering female DJs on TikTok in 2022 to opening ...

11 Aug 202544min

What happens when a child is handed an instrument they never wanted to play? Cuban violinist Ali Enriquez’s story begins with this exact twist of fate: assigned the violin in Havana’s rigorous music s...

28 Jul 202526min