What's gladding your sad these days? Or, what's the glad to your sad? We want to hear from YOU, the listener, about your local remedies for melancholy, your cures for life's manures. Shoot us a message on Instagram, and let us know what's uplifting you these days! If you need a laugh, you're in luck: We have a recording of our SAD Comedy: Sports Edition show that we held at Bells & Whistles back in February!

The lineup includes local comedians Paul Hickey (@pawfatwood), Megan Milton (@megan.mish.mash), Steev Letts (@steevletts), Niki Mohrdar (@niki.mohrdar), Jackie Hoffart (@ostensiblyclear) and An Te Chu (@antechu).

Next up on the calendar: SAD's "Texture" launch party. Come celebrate the release of our 36th issue on May 11 at F as in Frank's Gastown location. Go to https://www.sadmag.ca/ for more details and to buy tickets.

He’s the kind of guy who stares a little too long and can do magic tricks with thongs. Velvet Ryder is his name, and Ken is the human behind this drag sensation. They join SADCAST to discuss their debut into Vancouver’s drag scene, their love for the community and how kings are combatting tokenism. 

This episode highlights multidisciplinary artist Tonye Aganaba, as well as Guilt & Co.’s live album that benefits B.C. charities.

Theme music and interstitial music by ⁠Kimmortal.

SADCAST is trying out something new for 2024—a podcast crossover! Host Becca Clarkson chats with Joel D. Montgrand, a Rocky Cree actor based in Vancouver, about his new podcast "Actors and Ancestors." With credits like "HBO's True Detective: Night Country" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender," JD is a big deal on the big screen who's using his platform to amplify other Indigenous actors.

Tune into SADCAST's 90th (!) episode to hear how he decided to launch the podcast, as well as part of his interview with True Detective co-star and boxing champion Kai Reis.

There may be a psychedelic grunge gift from Prxncxss Aprntly waiting for you at the end. Theme music and interstitial music by Kimmortal.

At 33 years old, and with no formal musical training, David Cutting A.K.A. Dust Cwaine is living their dream of being the lead singer of their very own band. From their entry into Vancouver's drag scene, to their commune with a muse in the parking lot of a Save-On-Foods in Cranbrook, B.C., Dust breaks down their journey to artistic actualization. Why is the song "Hero" by Enrique Inglesias their party trick? How did they end up on Jann Arden's podcast? Tune in to find out.

With music from @unicornriverchild, @pleasebeniceyo, @⁠⁠⁠⁠primpmusic, @⁠⁠⁠⁠lowercase.dream and @kylievmusic.

Intro and transitions by @kimmortaltheartist

Did we miss a season? Whoops! Luckily, the guest for this episode is all about keeping up with the times. Mike DiPietro is the photographer behind the project Seasons of East Van and has been chronicling what's in fashion in this city since 2018. Plus, he teaches chemistry to teenagers. Find out more about Mike, why he hates the title of his project, and what inspires him to stop strangers on the street for a photo.

With music from Babe Corner.

https://linktr.ee/BabeCornerBand

Theme music and interstitial music by Kimmortal.

https://kimmortalportal.com/

Also discussed:

SAD Magazine has new co-publishers! Meet the team.

Singer-songwriter Miranda Joan (@mirandajoanmusic) has a thing or two to say about home, the issue of SAD Magazine's upcoming issue. She also has a new record coming out in 2023, titled Overstimulated, and the singles she's teased so far promise a wild experience, inspired by an ~*unprecedented*~ time. It's silly, it's sexy, it involves a joke about Dwayne "The Rock Johnson" that goes perfectly far.

How does one transition from a 9-5er to full time artist? Justine Crawford (@justinecrawfart) explains to new host Becca Clarkson.
You can come see her cover art for SAD's 33rd issue, WILD, as well as the beer label she helped design for SAD's Sour at our launch party on August 13th @ Tightrope Improv!

Jessie Nelson goes through the details of their human rights case, fighting against discrimination in the work place, in a special segment by Becca Clarkson. Pam reflects on her time with SAD Mag and says goodbye to the SADCAST for now. With music from ACR (Aaron Charles Read).

Chatting with Kevin about his coffee bus and creating a coffee shop that won’t ruin the neighbourhood in a special segment by Becca Clarkson. With music from Kevin Romain.

Chatting with prolific illustrator Hiller Goodspeed about how staying true to his creative vision has lead him to doing his most fulfilling work. With music from Perkulat0r.

Chatting with the multi-talented Carson Ting about how to focus and get shit done, even if you have to fake it sometimes. Also discussed: Productive procrastination, The Illustration Department, Astropad, ADHD and pour over vs french press coffee. With music from Bojm.