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Ryan and Richard interview Christopher "Tito" Curtis. Chris is an independent journalist behind the Rover and writing for Ricochet Media. We discuss his move to working independently during the pandemic and the topics he covers. Chris' bio: Born in the green hills of Deux Montagnes. Dropped out of McGill University. Worked construction. Became a journalist. Enjoys the company of cats, dogs and children. Topics discussed: Role Covid played in the push to move from the Gazette Why Native American issues have become a part of his focus Asking specific questions Reporting on trauma and death How dealing with death has marked him in his work How channeling the pain has been used as a source of good in his life but if you're not careful, it will veer its ugly head Using the chip on his shoulder to push him further Links mentioned in this episode: https://rover.substack.com/ https://ricochet.media/en https://twitter.com/titocurtis website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/ UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/underthecircumstancespodcast Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Richard and Ryan catch up with Dr Bruce D'Souza after his first vaccination. Bruce is a locum pediatrician working in hospitals across Canada. Bruce's Bio: Dr. Bruce D'Souza completed his medical degree at Sherbrooke University and pediatric training at McGill University. He is a Quebec-based community pediatrician serving communities across Canada. This episode was recorded in January, 2021. Topics discussed: One year of doing the podcast How things have changed Vaccine rollout Links mentioned in this episode: Conversations with kids about coronavirus https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/feb/01/conversations-with-kids-about-coronavirus-podcast How can we talk to kids about COVID-19? Be “realistically reassuring” https://www.cps.ca/en/blog-blogue/how-can-we-talk-to-kids-about-covid-19 How to help youth tackle the blues during COVID-19 and #physicaldistancing https://www.cps.ca/en/blog-blogue/how-to-help-youth-tackle-the-blues-during-covid-19 Supporting youth with anxiety disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic https://www.cps.ca/en/blog-blogue/supporting-youth-with-anxiety-disorders-during-the-covid-19-pandemic Parenting during COVID-19: A new frontier https://www.cps.ca/en/blog-blogue/parenting-during-covid-19-a-new-frontier When your child has ADHD: Coping during a Pandemic https://www.cps.ca/en/blog-blogue/when-your-child-has-adhd-coping-during-a-pandemic COVID, youth, and substance use: Critical messages for youth and families https://www.cps.ca/en/blog-blogue/covid-youth-and-substance-use-critical-messages-for-youth-and-families Government of Canada COVID-19 Resources https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/government-canada-covid-19-resources Stress, anxiety and depression associated with the coronavirus COVID-19 disease https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/stress-anxiety-and-depression-associated-with-the-coronavirus-covid-19-disease/ website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/ UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/ Patreon:

Richard and Ryan interview Gabrial Obadia. Gabrial is a Partner Manager at YouTube. We discuss his job and his recent travels from Los Angeles to Montreal and his two-week quarantine. We're also excited to announce that we've launched a Patreon campaign at https://patreon.com/underthecircumstancespodcast.com Gabriel's bio: Gabriel is a YouTube Partner Manager from Montreal, now living in Los Angeles. He manages the relationship with some of the biggest YouTube creators. Previously, Gabriel worked in marketing consulting for media agencies before working at Google in the advertising sales. Topics discussed: Essential KPIs for YouTubers Issues YouTubers experience Percentage of content creators who make it big Process of traveling to Montreal How was quarantine? Were there specific rules for quarantine? website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/ UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/underthecircumstancespodcast Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Richard and Ryan interview Gabrial Obadia. Gabrial is a Partner Manager at YouTube. We discuss his job and his recent travels from Los Angeles to Montreal and his two-week quarantine. We're also excited to announce that we've launched a Patreon campaign at https://patreon.com/underthecircumstancespodcast.com Gabriel's bio: Gabriel is a YouTube Partner Manager from Montreal, now living in Los Angeles. He manages the relationship with some of the biggest YouTube creators. Previously, Gabriel worked in marketing consulting for media agencies before working at Google in the advertising sales. Topics discussed: Essential KPIs for YouTubers Issues YouTubers experience Percentage of content creators who make it big Process of traveling to Montreal How was quarantine? Were there specific rules for quarantine? website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/ UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/underthecircumstancespodcast Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Richard and Ryan interview Dr April Beisaw. Bio: Dr. April M. Beisaw is an archaeologist who specializes in America's recent past. She is currently investigating how urban water systems impact distant rural communities whose lands are cleared for reservoirs. As a professor of anthropology, April teaches courses on Native American culture, museum ethics, and forensic anthropology. Lectures for her archaeology seminar, Ruins and Haunting History, are available on Youtube. Her most recent book is Identifying and Interpreting Animal Bones: A Manual, published by Texas A&M University Press. April lives and teaches in the Hudson Valley of New York and spends most of her free time exploring landscapes by bicycle. Topics discussed: What does an anthropology do? A lot of time advising students Research and writing Documentary of faces of death Pre Covid workflow Most interesting expedition Research project into red power movement in sf. Discussion of different protests going on right now Studying disasters and their impact How our inflexibility impacts how disastrous an event is Colin Kapernick Alcatraz A tribe called red. The belief that sustainability is something you buy website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/ UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/ Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Ryan and Richard interview Peter has recently moved to Mauritius and had to quarantine for 14 days in a hotel upon arrival. Peter's Bio: Peter Kuchar is a former data manager with UK’s North of England Commissioning support unit which itself is part of England’s National health service. He is moving to Mauritius with his wife to look after his mother-in-law. Ever since he started in archaeology, GIS and later data management have been his passions. He enjoys problem solving and making things easier for others. Growing up in Slovakia, then US and U.K. and now moving to Mauritius has taught him how to adapt to circumstances which are often beyond his control. Topics discussed: Family issues Moving during he pandemic Issues with frights and shipping Enjoying Mauritius (snorkling, hiking, have you seen a flying fox yet) Mauritius is free of coun or not worry cases Policy of changes to hotel when arriving in quarantine Experience of going through airport and on plane Quarantine experience in hotel hardest part of being in quarantine Rules in Mauritius vs uk Most looking forward to after quarantine What he is most optimistic about website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/ UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/ Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Ryan and Richard check in after some time off and interview Andrew Smiley, Esq. Andrew is a personal injury attorney in New York City. Andrew's Bio: Andrew J. Smiley has been named as a "Super Lawyer," "Top Attorney in the New York Metro Area," and " Top 100 Trial Lawyer" for the years 2010 - 2019. He has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on behalf of the clients of Smiley & Smiley, LLP, a prominent New York City personal injury law firm. Andrew has regularly appeared on television networks providing legal analysis on issues involving personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. He has appeared on CNN, Headline News, Fox News, The O'Reilly Factor, MSNBC, Bloomberg News, Court TV and The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet. Andrew has been interviewed and quoted by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and has had a highly publicized verdict on the cover of The New York Post. The many organizations in which he is currently active include serving as President of The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, President of the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance, Judicial Screening Committee for the Kings County Democratic Party, Brooklyn Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, The American Bar Association and the National Order of Barristers. Andrew's Website: https://www.smileylaw.com/andrewjsmiley.shtml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsmiley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thementoresq/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.j.smiley.7 website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/ UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/ Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Richard and Ryan interview Eric Alexander. Eric is an experienced filmmaker with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in Video Production with emphasis on storytelling for Commercials, Documentaries, Comedy, and Music Videos . Strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Film from Emerson College. Document This: https://www.documentthispictures.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmT4BBeUUQ6RKFlCAauKt1g?view\_as=subscriberEric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readyseteric/Ready Set Food: https://www.instagram.com/\_readysetfood/\*\*\*\*Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Ryan and Richard catch up after a week full of progress in some areas like Covid in Canada and the Black Lives Matter movement. ****Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Ryan and Richard interview Federica Briani. Federica is a friend of Victoria McMillan who lives in Rome, Italy. Federica discusses a totally different perspective on the current circumstances from the European perspective. Topics: Federica had just started working for a company when Covid hitMove from Milan to RomeMask prices at the height of the pandemicDaily life today after reopeningInformation sources in ItalyView on travelOptimism****Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Richard and Ryan chat about the new normal after Ryan's return from parental leave. Ryan talks about his friends who tested positive for Covid.****Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Ryan and Richard interview Matt "Nemo" Niemiec. Nemo is a physical therapist in Glendale, CA. This is part 1 of the conversation.Topics: What does a physical therapist do?How the pandemic has affected his workWife in in research in occupational therapyNemo has been a coinvestigatorSomeone Nemo knows who got CovidTriaging for health care workersFour Day workweekProtective instinct****Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Ryan and Richard interview Matt "Nemo" Niemiec. Nemo is a physical therapist in Glendale, CA. This is part 2 of the conversation.Topics: The need to go to the beachThe inevitable second waveBeing asked to do things for the greater goodEquating second hand smoke to spreading the virusDiscussing George Floyd and the BLM movementKalamazoo projectLegalization of marijuanaJohn OliverTall jokesTelevision discussionsRubber, the movie****Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Richard and Ryan interview Alexis Moreno. Alexis is Richard's sister-in-law and a stay at home mom of 3. Topics: How NYC became the pandemic epicenterLack of informationMass transit as a causeHow has it been with kidsAt home full-timeSchooling from homeWhere Alexis gets her informationMontreal as the epicenter in CanadaMask wearingPeople Alexis knows who got sickAlexis' Covid purchases****Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Ryan and Richard interview Victoria Barbieri. Victoria and Ryan are childhood friends. Victoria shares her story as a product copywriter and a mom during the pandemic.Topics:Victoria's workflowComing back to workHow Groupe Dynamite has handled the crisisVictoria's interactions with people on social mediaChanges to birth protocols during CovidLabor and giving birthParenting in quarantineHow Victoria's day to day has changedMLM'sEpicureDinner and the importance of congregating around the tableWhat Victoria is optimistic aboutVictoria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevictoriabarbieri/Around the Family Dinner Table: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3415842695111908/Victoria's Epicure Store: https://victoriabarbieri.epicure.com/en-ca\*\*\*\*Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Richard and Ryan connect after Memorial Day weekend. Topics: Memorial Day weekendCurbside pickup "Explained" on NetflixReopening processNHL reopeningKorean baseball cardboard fansAntonov plan landing in Montreal F1 2022 carsFormula 1 talk****Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Richard and Ryan interview Marc Bailly. Marc is an architect and the owner of Bailly and Bailly. Marc's Bio: Marc Clemenceau Bailly, an award-winning Architect based in Seattle, is best known for his contributions to the built environment realized with the aid of advanced computational technologies. Having been widely featured in the press and major cultural institutions - most notably the Frac Center, the New York Times, Vogue, and the Museum of Modern Art (NY), Mr. Bailly brings to his practice a broad view of contemporary architectural design. In addition to his expertise in luxury residential projects, he is well versed in a variety of project types in fashion, retail/ experience, corporate, and commercial settings.Specialties: architectural design, interior design, furniture design, product design, advanced architectural detailing, leading complex architectural projects from concept design through construction. Topics Discussed: Residential and commercial architectureHow Richard and Marc know each otherMarc's workflowBusiness development pre-covidChanges to architecture since covidAdapting city lifeVirtual sales and business developmentMarc's styleHigh school projectWhy he became an architectMarc's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-clemenceau-bailly-948248/Marc's Website: https://baillyandbailly.com/\*\*\*\*Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Ryan and Richard catch up while Ryan is on parental leave. Topics discussed:Going to the desert to see progress on Richard's water projectTraffic getting back to normalUberEats charging restaurants 30%Experience going to a vet during CovidPrivate insurance in Canada Favorite McDonald's orderOur website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Ryan and Richard catch up after the birth of Ryan's daughter. Topics Discussed:Ryan becoming a dadHealthcareRichard's hospitalization after an accident in the pastRichard's week in the desertElon MuskOur website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!

Ryan and Richard talk before the weekend. Richard is going to be on vacation for a week spending the time at his place in the desert. Ryan is going to be a father in the coming days. They discuss what that means for Ryan and for the podcast. Our website: http://underthecircumstancespodcast.com/UTC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthecircumstancespodcast/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcastsDon't forget to give us a 5 star review and share with your friends!