26 SEP 2020 · Casey Bannerman (https://caseybannerman.com/) is on the phone to chat with Clay about creativity during COVID. We're all feeling the press, the question is how are we finding ways to release it? Casey is one of Toronto's preeminent sports designers having worked around the NBA with several players and teams, but has always kept a soft spot for the hometown Raptors team. The two discuss left over feelings following the Raps second round playoff exit, the outpouring of love for Pascal Siakam, and all those COVID catch phrases like 'unprecedented times' that we're sick of hearing. This week's episode is brought to you by Guardrail and their new EP "Yikes!" Support good music by picking up a copy and use promo code NEWMUSIC20 to save 20% on your purchase :: https://bit.ly/epyikes Follow https://twitter.com/stringerpodcast on Twitter. While you're there say hello to https://twitter.com/chansler and follow this week's guest https://twitter.com/caseybannerman! If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://unlimitedsoda.myshopify.com/ Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@thestringer.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate The Stringer 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

16 SEP 2020 · Joining Clay on the phone is Julie Stewart-Binks (Drinks With Binks) all the way from her teenage bedroom at her mom's place. When she's not writing and producing either of her two shows on FUBO TV, Julie likes to spend her time fighting COVID, documenting the construction outside her apartment window, and casually taking a Havard course in US politics. The two catch up and discuss Julie's appetite for knowledge and her continual growth and desire to push her own limits. This week's episode is brought to you by Guardrail and their new EP "Yikes!" Support good music by picking up a copy and use promo code NEWMUSIC20 to save 20% on your purchase :: https://bit.ly/epyikes Follow https://twitter.com/stringerpodcast on Twitter. While you're there say hello to https://twitter.com/chansler and follow this week's guest https://twitter.com/JSB_TV! If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://unlimitedsoda.myshopify.com/ Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@thestringer.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate The Stringer 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

12 SEP 2020 · Savanna Hamilton (NBA TV Canada) answers Clay's call and is happy to chat about how our attention has shifted from the pandemic to matters of social justice. Savanna had a really early start in the industry working on The Hangout, and then made the most of every opportunity both in front of and behind the camera. More recently, Sav has been part of a team at NBA TV Canada to keep the conversation around social justice in the spotlight during the NBA's return to play. This week's episode is brought to you by Guardrail and their new EP "Yikes!" Support good music by picking up a copy and use promo code NEWMUSIC20 to save 20% on your purchase :: https://bit.ly/epyikes Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @chansler. Also follow this week's guest @SavyHamilton If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://stringer-labs.myshopify.com Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@thestringer.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate The Stringer 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

27 MAY 2020 · Candice Kaye (Candice Kaye Design) joins Clay for a chat so the two can discuss creativity during isolation. Candice has helped design some of North America's top (and most photographed) restaurants and hotels and has used some of the recent down time to take to Instagram Live and teach free watercolour classes as she pulls back the curtain on some of her most well known textile and pattern designs. Join Candice's next class on March 28th in partnership with Dermalogica Canada. All classes are free to join, all you have to do is follow Canadice on instagram: @_candicekaye_ StringerLabs is teaming up with local and national charities to help connect our listeners directly to causes that we have a personal connection to and are in need of additional support through COVID-19. 100% of the proceeds from our limited edition shirts will go to help those who are helping Canada get through this :: https://stringer-labs.myshopify.com Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @chansler. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://stringer-labs.myshopify.com Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@thestringer.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate The Stringer 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

23 MAY 2020 · Caroline Szwed (Sportsnet) is on the phone and she's happy to chat as long as she doesn't have to run a marathon (you'll have to listen to understand that reference). The two chat about discovering who your parents are as an adult, continuing to make an effort to do good things (big or small) to improve the lives of those around us, as well as the Hearts & Smiles t-shirt with all proceeds going to the Frontline Fund. StringerLabs is teaming up with local and national charities to help connect our listeners directly to causes that we have a personal connection to and are in need of additional support through COVID-19. 100% of the proceeds from our limited edition shirts will go to help those who are helping Canada get through this :: https://stringer-labs.myshopify.com Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @chansler. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://stringer-labs.myshopify.com Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@thestringer.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate The Stringer 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

20 MAY 2020 · We've got Nitzan Bluvstein (Count The Dings) on the line to chat about much more than just coffee. Nitz teamed up with Shivani to launch the Want Not Need Fund that helps distribute the donations from those who are willing to sacrifice a want for someone who is in need. Want Not Need has teamed up with five charities throughout North America to help address four basic pillars: economic relief, shelter, food and medical care. Follow Nitz on twitter (@nitzbluv) and find out all the incredible things that the fund is helping with by going to https://www.wantnotneedfund.com or reach out to them wantnotneedfund@gmail.com You can follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter - and while you're there say hello to @chansler. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://stringer-labs.myshopify.com Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@thestringer.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate The Stringer 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

16 MAY 2020 · We've got Katie Heindl (Rolling Stone, Vice, Dime) on the phone to chat about finding her voice when writing. Katie and Clay go back and discuss adolescent journaling and the steps that were taken to become the writer she is today. The two also discuss the launch of Uhh, Basketball and how excited they both are for the new show and the many creative ideas in store for the future. StringerLabs is teaming up with local and national charities to help connect our listeners directly to causes that we have a personal connection to and are in need of additional support through COVID-19. 100% of the proceeds from our limited edition shirts will go to help those who are helping Canada get through this :: https://stringer-labs.myshopify.com Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @chansler. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://stringer-labs.myshopify.com Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@thestringer.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate The Stringer 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

13 MAY 2020 · On the phone is Sean Woodley (TSN Radio, Uhh Basketball) to chat about his latest podcast Uhh, Basketball? It's a lovely hour spent with Katie Heindl each week where the two discuss all things NBA and basketball culture. Sean opens up on making the jump from journalism school to 'new media,' being paid three dollars to write Raptors content, and co-authoring a book... in four days! Follow https://twitter.com/stringerpodcast on Twitter, and while you're there say hello to https://twitter.com/chansler If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://unlimitedsoda.myshopify.com/ Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@thestringer.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate The Stringer 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

9 MAY 2020 · This week we welcome Jerome Cheng (MLSE) back to the podcast! The first ever two-time guest, Jerome sits down with Clay to discuss the MCU, Raptors Playoff Run and some of their 2019 superlatives. Follow https://twitter.com/stringerpodcast on Twitter. While you're there say hello to https://twitter.com/chansler and follow this week's guest https://twitter.com/blackdragonroll If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://unlimitedsoda.myshopify.com/ Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@thestringer.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate The Stringer 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

6 MAY 2020 · Clay is joined on the phone by Matthew Scianitti (TSN) and the two of them reflect on the creative ups-and-downs presented by self isolation and the need to take care of ourselves before being overly concerned with our daily creative output. Matt shares the story of his last minute trip to Los Angeles after the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and opens up about the enormous responsibility of being embedded in any major event (and how scary it was his first time around). StringerLabs is teaming up with local and national charities to help connect our listeners directly to causes that we have a personal connection to and are in need of additional support through COVID-19. 100% of the proceeds from our limited edition shirts will go to help those who are helping Canada get through this :: https://stringer-labs.myshopify.com Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @chansler. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://stringer-labs.myshopify.com Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@thestringer.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate The Stringer 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.