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S1 E15 Dec 23, 2025

Scene2IQ: Shannon Knelsen - Talking about Podcasting with Olive You

In 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 organizati...

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S1 E14 Nov 18, 2025

Scene2IQ: Gladwyn Badger - Renegade

In this episode of the Scene2IQ podcast, host Deren Atkins interviews with indigenous musician and artist Gladwyn Badger discussing his musical journey, cultural ident...

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S1 E13 Aug 12, 2025

Scene2IQ: Sapling and Sky Studio - Community not Compitetion

In 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...

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S1 E12 Jun 23, 2025

Scene2IQ: Kylira - A Passion Project

In 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...

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S1 E11 Jun 03, 2025

Scene2IQ: Sara Geidlinger - Documenting Joy

In this episode, Sara Geidlinger joins me to chat about her creative pursuits in film, music and community building.Her podcasts and documentaries have reached thousan...

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S1 E10 Apr 07, 2025

Scene2IQ: Sam Nabi - Tapestry

Sam 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 o...

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S1 E9 Mar 24, 2025

Scene2IQ: Ayesha Ahad - Roses

Ayesha 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 sh...

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S1 E8 Mar 11, 2025

Scene2IQ: Chudear Oyual - Live Off the Floor Book Release & Open Mic

In 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 poem...

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S1 E7 Feb 17, 2025

Scene2IQ: Pauline Tolentino - Classroom Chats

Pauline Tolentino is taking the Kitchener/Waterloo music scene by storm. Originally from the Philippines and starting her journey as an international student, she has ...

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S1 E6 Jan 20, 2025

Scene2IQ: Chudear Oyual - The Cult of Art

Miss 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 ...

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S1 E5 Nov 25, 2024

Scene2IQ: J-ONE - Why?

The 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'...

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S1 E4 Nov 11, 2024

Scene2IQ: Anat Hector - Butterfly

Anat 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 unre...

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S1 E3 Oct 28, 2024

Scene2IQ: Marshall Veroni - Moving Water

Marshall 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 wa...

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S1 E2 Sep 22, 2024

Scene2IQ: Juneyt - Turkish Flamenco

Juneyt 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, wow...

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S1 E1 Sep 22, 2024

Scene2IQ: Rachel Hickey - No "Excuses"

Rachel 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.