outside is Magic
A podcast about the intersection of creativity and the outdoors. Each week features honest conversations with creatives inspired by the outside world.
Episodes
13 episodes
Inside the MADE Bike Show with Founder Billy Sinkford
Billy Sinkford is the founder of Clipless Communications and the Director of the MADE Bike Show. A handbuilt bicycle show that celebrates craftsmanship, culture, and community.In this episode of outside is Magic, we talk about ...
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43:10
The Creative Side of Retail with Nate Hoe of Windthrow
In this episode of outside is Magic, I sit down with Nate Hoe, founder of Windthrow, a creative retail space in Seattle that's part gallery, part store, part cultural experiment.We talk about the art of slowing down, trusting your taste, an...
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Episode 12
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43:33
Curiosity First: Natasha Woodworth Shares the Story Behind Curious Creatures
In episode 13 of outside Is Magic, Christopher sits down with Natasha Woodworth, founder and creative force behind Curious Creatures, a mountain bike apparel brand based out of Montana. We talk about:Buildi...
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39:11
John Watson on Creating a Soulful Space for Bikes and Stories
John Watson is the founder of The Radavist, a beloved cycling site rooted in storytelling, photography, and independent thought. In this episode, we talk about what it means to build something on your own terms, the highs and low...
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Episode 10
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1:02:10
The Power of Trust and Collaboration with Naohmi Monroe & Ginger Boyd of Amiga Studio
In this episode, I sit down with Naohmi Monroe and Ginger Boyd, co-founders of Amiga Studio, to discuss creativity, collaboration, and the lessons learned from building a values-led business.We explore the early sparks that shaped their...
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37:41
Casey Robertson on Building a Creative Life You Believe In
In this episode, I talk with illustrator and designer Casey Robertson about the long road to finding your creative voice. Casey shares how skateboarding, Thrasher magazine, and the pandemic all shaped his unique style—and why he's less interest...
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Episode 8
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49:40
Gritchelle Fallesgon on Becoming Who You Really Are
Gritchelle Fallesgon is a Portland-based photographer with a background in graphic design and roots in punk and DIY culture. In this episode of outside is Magic, we talk about what it takes to leave the safe path, how to rebuild your creative i...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:24
Designing from the Inside Out: Tom Briggs on Process, Burnout, and Creative Alignment
In this episode, I sit down with Tom Briggs, designer, creative director, and one of the minds behind some of the most impactful work in cycling, music, and identity design.We talk about how punk and DIY ethics shaped his creative founda...
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45:48
Ron Lewis on Choosing Intuition Over Convention
In this episode, I sit down with Ron Lewis, a musician, rider, and route builder, to talk about the creative process, burnout, music, and the quiet lessons that come from spending time outside.Ron shares how he approaches life like a tra...
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Episode 5
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39:45
Anya Miller on Making Meaningful Work and Creative Leadership
In this episode of outside is Magic, I talk with creative director Anya Miller about her path from architecture to brand storytelling and how sometimes the most honest career moves start with asking yourself what actually feels good to make.
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Episode 4
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50:22
Lessons in Slowing Down and Showing Up Outside with Gabriel Amadeus Tiller
Gabriel Amadeus Tiller builds things that matter—trails, systems, communities. We talk about slow creative work, staying grounded, and building with care. From the Oregon Timber Trail to burnout, bikepacking, and mapping with meaning, this one’...
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Episode 3
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40:41
Painting with Intention: Lucas Strain on Creativity, Discipline, and Nature
In this episode of outside Is Magic, I talk with painter and craftsman Lucas Strain, founder of Sparkle Factory and lead painter at Allied Cycle Works.We dive into his journey from a rough childhood to becoming one of the most respected ...
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Episode 2
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27:59
Built by Hand: Ira Ryan on Bikes, Balance, and Being a Good Human
In the first episode of outside is Magic, I sit down with Portland-based frame builder Ira Ryan—founder of Ira Ryan Cycles. We talk about what it means to build something with your hands, the balance between creativity and responsibili...
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Season 1
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41:40