Fri, 11 May 2012
In this episode of Red Man Laughing we talk with author, scholar and artist - Leanne Simpson. Leanne is the author of the incredible "Dancing On Our Turtles Back" and having read the book (going on 12 times now), I decided that i NEEDED to have Leanne on the podcast to share her empowering and enlightening message. Her book changed my life and I not only wanted to thank her, but I wanted to dig a bit deeper in terms of decolinization and where that journey must start - with us, as individuals. As always, thanks for listening. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes send directly to your RSS Reader, Email or iTunes – it’s FREE and easy to do and we certainly appreciate the support! BOOM! About Leanne Simpson Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is a writer and scholar of Michi Saagiik Nishnaabeg ancestry and is a member of Alderville First Nation. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Manitoba, is an Adjunct Professor in Indigenous Studies at Trent University and an instructor at the Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge, Athabasca University. She has also lectured at Ryerson University, the University of Victoria, the University of Manitoba, and the University of Winnipeg. Leanne is also an oral story-teller and language-learner. She has performed at the last two Ode’min Giizis festivals in addition to Nishnaabemowin Saswaansing’s Solstice Storytelling event. Dr. Simpson lives in Nogojiwanong, the inspiration for much of her work, where she homeschools her two children. She is currently the co-director of Wii-Kendimiing Nishinaabemowin Saswaansing, a language nest for Nishnaabeg families and she is also a member of O’Kaadenigan Wiingashk artist collective. |
Thu, 3 May 2012
In this episode of Red Man Laughing we find our return back to our "variety" typed episode and Ryan takes you on when of his scariest journies of his life - buying movie tickets for a few underaged kids. We break some major news about being added to a few MAJOR podcast platforms and how/where to find Red Man Laughing next. We're also joined by youtube sensation "The Way Too Personal Internet Handdrum Dude" as he shares a beautiful gift given to him by the Creator.
As always, thanks for listening. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes send directly to your RSS Reader, Email or iTunes – it’s FREE and easy to do and we certainly appreciate the support! BOOM! |
Tue, 24 April 2012
In this episode of Red Man Laughing we talk with one of Turtle Islands most important Indigenous artists - Nadya Kwandibens. Nadya Kwandibens is Anishinaabe and French from the Northwest Angle #37 First Nation in Ontario and she is a pure bad ass. She is based in Toronto and much of her work ground breaking works explores the identity of urban Aboriginal people as illustrated in her popular Concrete Indian photography series. Nadya is changing the way the mainstream sees and experiences Indigenous Peoples in North America as her work continues to grow in popularity. Nearly EVERY big star (if there is such a thing) in Indian Country has had their photo's done with Nadya as he attention to detail, her ability to draw out her the personalities of the people she shoots and her take no prisoners, D.I.Y. attitude has caught the attention of both the mainstream and Indian Country alike. MUSICAL GUEST - DJ Javier Estrada Mexico's most exciting new producer, Javier Estrada delivers everything from tribal to moombahton to pre-hispanic dubstep in a unique, fun-loving, high-energy and ever-tropical manner. Facebook: Twitter: As always, thanks for listening. Make sure you subscribe to tfhe podcast to get new episodes send directly to your RSS Reader, Email or iTunes – it’s FREE and easy to do and we certainly appreciate the support! BOOM! |
Sat, 14 April 2012
In this episode of Red Man Laughing we have a sit down, featured chat with, and feature the music of, the Ottawa based DJ Collective - A Tribe Called Red. DJ NDN, Bear Witness & DJ Shub are the masterminds behind the crew that have created a brand new musical movement called "Powwow Step." They've taken North America by storm over the last two years having headlined shows, tours & festivals and their influence can be seen and heard and the World Indigenous Electronic Music world heats up. Their live shows are stuff of legend, they're boundry breaking, genre twisting sound is as original as it gets, and they're just getting started. As always, thanks for listening. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes send directly to your RSS Reader, Email or iTunes – it’s FREE and easy to do and this spring we’re doing giveaways to SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. BOOM! |
Mon, 9 April 2012
In this episode of Red Man Laughing we find out about Ryan's bad luck everytime he steps on on airplane and we find out whether Ryan would be a good uncle or not. The main event for this episode of the podcast though is a sit down, featured chat with Leonard Sumner, AKA Lorenzo. Lorenzo is an Anishinaabe hip hop artist from Little Saskatchewan First Nation in Manitoba and his blues-country-hip hop hybrid musical style has people paying attention to what he's doing next. We talk about Lorenzo's journey - from a self taught musician learning tabs on youtube to playing concerts and shows with some of Canada's most well know Hip Hop crews. We're excited to give away a few of Lorenzo's tracks for FREE as Red Man Laughing podcast exclusives! As always, thanks for listening. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes send directly to your RSS Reader, Email or iTunes – it’s FREE and easy to do and this spring we’re doing giveaways to SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. BOOM! |
Sun, 25 March 2012
In this episode of Red Man Laughing we have a sit down, featured chat with Wab Kinew. A journalist, television host, hip hop artist, father, sundancer & pipe carrier - Wab Kinew is the real deal. We talk about his past, present & future and all things in between. We talk about Wab's music and his influences, we talk about his almost accidental television career, the importance of ceremony in his life, how fatherhood made him who he is today and we talk about how Wab manages his life wearing all of the hats that he does. As always, thanks for listening. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes send directly to your RSS Reader, Email or iTunes – it’s FREE and easy to do and this spring we’re doing giveaways to SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. BOOM! |
Mon, 19 March 2012
In this episode of the Red Man Laughing podcast we talk about trying to get as much Red Man Laughing on the internet as there is porn & LOL'z Cats, Ryan rants about "superstition" and its role in Indian Country and we share a very embarrassing story from Ryan's childhood. MUSICAL GUEST - WORLD HOOD Facebook: Twitter: Web: Estrella Hood Indio the Beatmaker Afro-Latin Dub meets West Coast bass, World Hood, the self titled debut album from World Hood Music is a peaceful revolution in itself, uncrowded by the usual suspects. The group’s first release plays like a breakbeat fairytale with distinct Afro-beat, Cumbia, and Hip Hop (World Hood Biographies reprinted from http://aboriginalmusicweek.ca) (chapters. World Hood music is what would commence shortly after. |
Sat, 10 March 2012
In this episode of Red Man Laughing we hear a few big announcements about some future shows & a we hear about a new, HUGE, future project for Ryan - Definately Not The Opera. WHOA. Ryan shares an awkward story about getting ready for dinner with a few of his heroes, the Powwow Pickup Pimp tells you to rock your Creedance Clearwater Rivival stylee every chance you get and we tackle the "politics in Indian comedy" question that stems from a few pieces of listener feedback. SPECIAL NOTE: if you bought the NDN CMDY app for your mobile device - look for the BONUS CONTENT on the "extra's" tab of the app. Enjoy! MUSICAL GUEST - SKOOKUM SOUND SYSTEM Skookum Sound System first came together in November of 2011 to perform at the inaugural Vancouver Indigenous Media Arts Festival, with the intention of only doing one show. Respecting the unique connection/flow with each other and with the audience, and along with gaining the active interest of others, Skookum Sound System went on to perform again January 1st at W2 Lights NYE and January 25th, 2012 at the PuSh Festival at Performance Works on Granville Island, Coast-Salish Territory. Recently they head-lined Trickster In The Machine at the BlackBox Theatre, hosted by the Alternator Gallery, in Kelowna-Syilx (Okanogan) Territory. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE HERE. As always, thanks for listening. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to get new episodes send directly to your RSS Reader, Email or iTunes – it’s FREE and easy to do and this fall we’re doing giveaways to SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. BOOM! |
Mon, 6 February 2012
In this episode I'm honoured to have the chance to have a sit down, featured chat with the Assembly of First Nations National Chief - Shawn Atleo. I wanted to talk with the National Chief to get a chance to get a sense of who he is and what it is that shapes his policy and vision for moving forward as Indigenous Peoples living in Canada. After what was supposed to have been a "historic gathering" with the Crown, I wanted to hear more about the vision & plans around Canada making good on Treaty promises and what a Post-Indian Act Canada might look like. Musical Guest - Silver Jackson This weeks musical guest is Silver Jackson (Tlingit/Aleut). From Sitka, Alaska, Silver Jackson is a musical project of visual artist Nicholas Galanin. Silver Jackson has mixed everything from broken blues to lo-fi folk. The son of blues musician Strummin’ Dog, and brother of Little Stones Father front man, music waters his family tree. A whiskey drinking blues musician gifted Nicholas with the alias “Silver Jackson” after a street jam. With this new identity, Silver began writing and recording, issuing his first Ep, “Moves Like Music”, which introduced his fresh sound to the HomeSkillet Record label. Visit Silver Jackson's Website Shawn A-in-chut Atleo National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo is a Hereditary Chief from the Ahousaht First Nation. In July 2009, A-in-chut was elected to a three-year mandate as National Chief to the Assembly of First Nations. A-in-chut served two terms as Regional Chief of the BC AFN. In this time, he committed to the principles of working together through inclusion and respect. In March 2005, a historic Leadership Accord was signed, overcoming decades of discord among First Nations leadership in BC. |
Thu, 19 January 2012
In this episode of the Red Man Laughing podcast we're proud to roll out the show's very first featured chats. We're honoured and privileged to present Mohawk scholar, writer and professor, Taiaiake Alfred. As one of the world's leading Indigenous scholars, Taiaiake is an integral part of the new wave of Indigenous Academia, leading a movement of young Indigenous learners into the mainstream with a firm understanding of the past to lead us into the future. We talk about the reclaimation of cultural identity, forming and reforming our relationship with Canada, Taiaiake breaks down the power that the land gives us AND we even bridge the subject of a "Monty Python-esque Fish Slap" to a certain leader of a certain country. Connect With Taiaiake Alfred http://taiaiake.posterous.com/ Gerald Taiaiake Alfred is a Full Professor in IGOV and in the Department of Political Science at the University of Victoria. He specializes in studies of traditional governance, the restoration of land-based cultural practices, and decolonization strategies. He is a prominent Indigenous intellectual and advisor to many First Nation governments and organizations. He has been awarded a Canada Research Chair, a National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the field of education, and the Native American Journalists Association award for best column writing. |
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Red Man Laughing
Red Man Laughing is the official podcast of Ojibway/Metis Comedian - Ryan McMahon. The podcast will feature rants, raves, characters, sketch comedy, live comedy clips, musical guests, interviews and all kinds of awesome from around Indian Country.
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