About this podcast
Scene 2 ScenIQ (S2IQ) is a podcast dedicated to artists who share a passion for the outdoors/nature/the scenic routes. In this season, our host (Deren) interviews musicians, poets, actors and visual artists/artisans
Episodes
- Scene2IQ - Johanna Daze: That Road · 38 min · Episode 20In this episode, Deren sits down with Johanna Daze to chat about her incredible voice, songwriting and journey as an artist.
- Scene2IQ - Midnite Vice: Unstoppable · 46 min · Episode 19In this episode, the band Midnite Vice shares their journey, songwriting process, and how their diverse influences shape their unique sound. They discuss upcoming shows, new…
- Scene2IQ - Ethan Meyers & Ryan Silver: Let's Get Real! · 49 min · Episode 18In this episode Deren sits down with Ethan and Ryan from the Get Real band and Stoned and Rolling: Two tribute/cover bands with an infectious energy on stage. Ethan and Ryan talk…
- Scene2IQ - Caleb Khuu: Artist in Session · 49 min · Episode 17In this episode, Deren chats with local Session Musician, Cabel Khuu. Around KW, Caleb is known for his amazing guitar playing in multiple styles, his skillful improve, slick…
- Scene2IQ - Alyssa DVM: Spilling my Guts · 53 min · Episode 16In this episode Deren sits down with local musician Alyssa DVM where Alyssa shares pieces from her storytelling process and the background to her musical journey. We discuss song…
- Scene2IQ: Shannon Knelsen - Talking about Podcasting with Olive You · 56 min · Episode 15In this episode, host Deren Atkins sits down with Shannon Knelsen, a local podcaster, college Professor and all-around creative to talk about her non-profit organization; Olive…
- Scene2IQ: Gladwyn Badger - Renegade · 37 min · Episode 14In this episode of the Scene2IQ podcast, host Deren Atkins interviews with indigenous musician and artist Gladwyn Badger discussing his musical journey, cultural identity, and EP…
- Scene2IQ: Sapling and Sky Studio - Community not Compitetion · 58 min · Episode 13In this episode I talk with the founders of Sapling and Sky Studio - Joshua Pascua and Doran Leung. Joshua has been a local musician/teacher/artist for a decade in the…
- Scene2IQ: Kylira - A Passion Project · 43 min · Episode 12In this episode, Kylira joins me to talk about her passion projects including her singing, harp-playing, getting into the music industry, working with SGI (stonebridge guitar…
- Scene2IQ: Sara Geidlinger - Documenting Joy · 51 min · Episode 11In this episode, Sara Geidlinger joins me to chat about her creative pursuits in film, music and community building. Her podcasts and documentaries have reached thousands of…
- Scene2IQ: Sam Nabi - Tapestry · 60 min · Episode 10Sam Nabi is a local hip-hop artist, poet and community activist. If you are in the KW scene, he needs no introduction. In this episode, Sam talks about his latest and one of his…
- Scene2IQ: Ayesha Ahad - Roses · 50 min · Episode 9Ayesha Ahad is an accomplished musician in her own rite, which is amazing considering she's only been performing for a couple of years in KW. On this episode, Ayesha shares her…
- Scene2IQ: Chudear Oyual - Live Off the Floor Book Release & Open Mic · 53 min · Episode 8In this episode, we rebroadcast the live-off-the-floor recording of Chudear's new poetry book release (through survival) and open mic. Chu reads a selection of her poems, as well…
- Scene2IQ: Pauline Tolentino - Classroom Chats · 48 min · Episode 7Pauline Tolentino is taking the Kitchener/Waterloo music scene by storm. Originally from the Philippines and starting her journey as an international student, she has…
- Scene2IQ: Chudear Oyual - The Cult of Art · 42 min · Episode 6Miss Chu (Chudear @madebychu.o) is a Sudanese artist whose poetry and visual art captivate audiences. Her art helps people connect with their ancestors and her poetry speak to…
- Scene2IQ: J-ONE - Why? · 45 min · Episode 5The inspirational J-ONE joins me on this episode to talk all things music therapy. J also shares her journey in the community, moving to KW and some amazing shows she's put on…
- Scene2IQ: Anat Hector - Butterfly · 58 min · Episode 4Anat Hector joins me to talk about her amazing journey of musical inspiration and healing while in the Dominican Republic for 8 years. She also shares her new and unreleased (at…
- Scene2IQ: Marshall Veroni - Moving Water · 58 min · Episode 3Marshall Veroni stops by and we chat about 3 of his songs, as well as his experiences in the backcountry. Marshall talks about his first experience in rapids/moving water on a…
- Scene2IQ: Juneyt - Turkish Flamenco · 59 min · Episode 2Juneyt is a Turkish-born guitar player of many styles. He landed in the Waterloo region over 10 years ago and has taken the scene by storm with his flamenco style, wowing…
- Scene2IQ: Rachel Hickey - No "Excuses" · 51 min · Episode 1Rachel Hickey, an up-and-coming Indy-Folk songwriter sits down with Deren to discuss her song lyrics, background in music, family dynamics and passion for the outdoors.
