Between 2 Pints

About Between 2 Pints

In this episode of Between 2 Pints, join us as we raise a glass to the vibrant creative community in Vancouver. Hosted by Rob Hunt this podcast aims to showcase the incredible projects and talents of local creatives while enjoying a pint of beer (or a pint of something else for those who don't drink). Each episode, Rob Hunt sits down with a different creative individual from Vancouver, whether they are artists, musicians, designers, writers, or anyone else making a mark in the local creative scene. Through casual and engaging conversations, we delve into their projects, creative processes, and the inspirations behind their work. With every sip, we celebrate the diverse perspectives and unique visions that make Vancouver's creative community thrive. Listeners can expect to hear inspiring stories, insightful advice, and gain a deeper appreciation for the talented individuals shaping the cultural landscape of this vibrant city. So grab a drink, sit back, and join us for Crafted Conversations, where we raise a toast to our amazing friends and colleagues in the Vancouver creative scene. Cheers!

Publisher

Rob Hunt

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Oct 2024

Latest episode

15 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Dec 2025

   Sailing the Thunderchild Barry's Boat, Big Refit, and a Life at Sea

   On this special episode of Between 2 Pints, we record on the water aboard Thunderchild with Barry the Sailor. Barry shares how he stumbled into owning a William Atkin designed wooden yacht, the wild refit that transformed it, and why he walked away from a successful game dev career to chase tall ships, minimalism, and a future world voyage with Haley. We talk safe boating practices, Coast Guard radio moments, the seaplane that takes off mid-interview, and how Barry shoots and edits his entire YouTube series on an iPhone. Topics in This Episode The Thunderchild origin story and the unusual payment plan Turning a log-cabin interior into a proper yacht Tall-ship life, first-mate duties, and docking like a pro Wooden Boat Show at Pender Harbour and the magic of Desolation Sound Budget, anchors, chain, sails, and what it really costs to go cruising Building a channel without a computer: iPhone shooting, InShot, and Prequel Minimalism, liveaboard life, and leaving in September 2026 Check out the video here! https://youtu.be/oECqnAFnTlU Guest Barry the Sailor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SailorBarry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailorbarry/ Boat: Thunderchild, William Atkin “Cleone” design Shot On Aboard Thunderchild, Gabriola Island If You Enjoyed This Subscribe to Between 2 Pints, drop a comment for Barry, and tell us your favorite cruising grounds or wooden-boat stories. Hashtags #Between2Pints, #Sailing, #WoodenBoats, #Liveaboard, #TallShips, #Thunderchild, #DesolationSound, #GabriolaIsland, #BoatRefit, #iPhoneFilmmaking

2. 

   10 Dec 2025

   Apidi Onyalo: Making a Black Western Inspired by True History

   In this episode of Between Two Pints, Rob sits down with filmmaker and production designer Apidi Onyalo to talk about her upcoming feature film a Black Western inspired by the real lives of historical Black cowboys such as John Ware. Apidi shares her journey from film school to directing, the research trip that took her across Alberta and Kenya, and what it’s like preparing a feature that blends heritage, authenticity, and cinematic storytelling. We also discuss balancing creativity with the realities of film work, YouTube, self-care, and staying focused on the projects that matter most. Listen in for a thoughtful and down-to-earth conversation about filmmaking, discipline, and carving out your own voice in the industry. Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XpDeKRB5qbw (https://youtu.be/XpDeKRB5qbw ) Follow Apidi Onyalo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apidi/ (https://www.instagram.com/apidi/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ApidiOnyalo (https://www.youtube.com/@ApidiOnyalo) IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14844574/ (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14844574/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/apidi-onyalo-502769123 (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/apidi-onyalo-502769123?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Follow Between Two Pints: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTwoPints Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workflow_warriors/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BetweenTwoPints New episodes releasing throughout the month. Thanks for listening and supporting independent filmmakers and storytellers.

3. 

   3 Sept 2025

   A Journey of Creating "On the Spot" | Art, Vancouver & Weirdness with Hank Lee

   Between 2 Pints – Hank Lee (Death by Media Man / On the Spot) This week, Rob sits down with Hank Lee, the mind behind Death by Media Man and the experimental narrative project On the Spot. Over a pint of Guinness, they dive into: The origins of Death by Media Man and how it evolved into On the Spot Using stickers, street art, and multimedia storytelling to create an alternate paranormal history of Vancouver Inspirations ranging from House of Leaves and The Backrooms to analog horror, role-playing game manuals, and the Blair Witch Project The balance between making art for art’s sake and finding ways to support it through grants, merch, and community involvement The intersection of DIY punk-rock creativity, urban exploration, and surrealist narrative world-building If you’re into analog horror, ARGs, liminal spaces, or experimental indie storytelling, this episode is packed with ideas, inspirations, and laughs. Grab a pint and join the conversation! Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/pkNrct8Rmso Check out Hank’s work: https://www.youtube.com/@OnThisSpot Death by Media Man on YouTube →https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByMediaMan On the Spot series → https://www.youtube.com/@OnThisSpot Listen to more Between 2 Pints episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWHVZ8wraoEubPG4tUCFRnoypwzwsI97_ #Between2Pints, #Podcast, #DeathByMediaMan, #OnTheSpot, #AnalogHorror, #LiminalSpaces, #VancouverArt, #IndieFilm, #ExperimentalArt, #Storytelling

Who has been a guest on Between 2 Pints

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Shaun Lang
• Aaron Stewart
• Dom Cutrupi
• Shaan Ali Khan

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

10,065

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

0