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From Australia to Augusta National, Luke Elvy has spent more than 30 years behind the microphone covering some of the biggest moments in sports. Before becoming one of the driving forces behind CanGOLF in Canmore, Luke built an incredible broadcasting career that saw him call over 40 major championships and spend 15 years covering the PGA Tour. As part of CBS’s Emmy Award-winning Masters coverage, he spent a decade hosting holes 15 and 16 at Augusta National, calling nine hol

Fresh off the jet boat jump that captured international attention, @dustydoeser joins us over the phone for his most in-depth interview ever. After successfully sending a jet boat over Lundbreck Falls in Alberta’s Crowsnest Pass, the internet exploded. Millions of views, headlines around the world, praise, criticism, and one question everyone wanted answered: Why? In this exclusive long-form conversation, Dusty goes far beyond the viral clips and headlines. We dive into the y

M Dot R pulled up to Banff. Joined by George P, Jabari and Zee Highest, this episode goes way deeper than viral clips, controversy and internet opinions. We sat down with one of the most recognizable names in the UK underground scene for a real conversation about culture, criticism, going viral, staying grounded and the journey behind the millions of views. Born and raised in Kent, England, M Dot R built his name blending UK rap, grime, dancehall and reggae into a sound that

Our guest this week is Nahanni McKay, a third generation Banff local, Métis multidisciplinary artist, photographer, skier, and one of the most outspoken creative voices in the Bow Valley. In this episode we dive into the changing identity of Banff and the broader Bow Valley through the lens of someone who has grown up here her entire life. We talk about influencer culture, tourism, commercialization, conservation, mountain culture, colonial narratives, Parks Canada, the histo

This week we sit down with longtime Bow Valley local and passionate angler Chris Karol for our first ever deep dive into fishing culture in Banff National Park, the Bow Valley, Alberta, and beyond. Whether you’ve never touched a fishing rod before or you’ve spent years on the water, this episode breaks down everything from fly fishing basics and fishing regulations to conservation, fish species, river versus lake fishing, beginner mistakes, social media’s impact on fishing cu

This week on the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, we sit down with Cheryl for one of the most honest and important conversations we’ve had on the show. Behind the postcard image of mountain life, there’s another reality people in the Bow Valley are quietly navigating every day. Mental health struggles, isolation, addiction, burnout, homesickness, pressure, and the challenge of asking for help in a small town where everyone feels connected. As part of Bow Valley Menta

This week on the Overheard Podcast, recorded live in Banff, we’re opening up a conversation that matters to this community right now. As part of SVAM (Sexual Violence Awareness Month), we sit down with Melissa and Jemima to unpack how prevention, workplace culture, and everyday behavior all intersect here in the Bow Valley. Melissa works with Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence, bringing a research-driven approach to prevention, while Jemima leads local efforts throug

You don’t last 20 years in Banff by accident. You adapt, you grind, or you leave. This week on the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, we sat down with Andrew Staygold, a longtime local who has built a career in music from the ground up while living full time in the Bow Valley. From arriving in 2004 to navigating the service and ski industry, to leaving town to chase music and ultimately returning to build something real, this episode breaks down what it takes to stay c

This week on the Overheard Podcast, we sit down with Lil Beckta, an artist whose journey goes far beyond music. Originally from Winnipeg and now shaped by his time in Banff and the Bow Valley, this conversation is about growth, resilience, and figuring things out in real time. From early life experiences and finding his creative voice, to navigating personal challenges and building something meaningful through music, Lil Beckta opens up about what it really takes to keep goin

f you’ve spent any time in Banff nightlife over the last two decades, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Gerry Roy. From hosting over 1000 karaoke nights to performing with Regal Foul and building Banff Punk Night from the ground up, Gerry has been a driving force behind the town’s underground music scene. In this episode, we go deep into Gerry’s journey from arriving in Banff in 2000 with no long-term plan to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the local scen

This is one of those bands you’re going to wish you found earlier. In this episode of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, we sit down with Adam from HEYJACK — a Canadian band that’s been quietly building serious momentum across the country. From touring almost every province in Canada to sharing stages with some of the country’s most recognizable artists, HEYJACK is carving out a sound rooted in storytelling, identity, and feel-good rock. But this conversation g

This weeks episode of the Overheard Podcast features Sarah Freeman, a Bow Valley based swim coach, entrepreneur, endurance swimmer, and community leader whose work connects resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Recorded live in Banff, this conversation explores Sarah’s journey to the Bow Valley, the challenges of building a life and business in a mountain town, and how endurance swimming shaped her mindset both in and out of the water. From open water swims to steppi

This episode of the Overheard Podcast features Jaden Connors, founder of Hangtime Flea, a vintage streetwear market connecting collectors, brands, and vendors across Alberta and the Bow Valley. Recorded live in Banff, Daniel Ruedl and Matty Rage sit down with Jaden to talk about vintage culture, sustainable fashion, and building a business while living the mountain town lifestyle. Jaden has been a Banff local for three years and works on the Sunshine Village trail crew, spe

Episode 110. Banff’s Backyard: A Rip with the Norquay Park Crew What actually goes into building a terrain park? In this episode of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, Daniel Ruedl and cohost Matty Rage sit down with the crew behind the features at Mt Norquay. The jumps, rails, and lines riders hit every day do not appear overnight. They are built, shaped, and maintained by people who live and breathe mountain life. Joining the show are Scott Foxall, LJ Lee, a

Episode 109. Janine Windolph, Director of Indigenous Arts at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity It is one thing to talk about representation. It is another to build the space for it. In this episode of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, we sit down with Janine Windolph, Director of Indigenous Arts at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Janine is Atikamekw and Woodland Cree, and brings decades of experience as a filmmaker, editor, educator, fine craft artist

Everyone sees the clips. No one sees the grind. In this episode of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, Daniel Ruedl and co-host Matty Rage sit down with Charlie Beauchamp — a New Zealand–born skier now living in Banff, Alberta — to talk about what it really looks like to move across the world to chase snow, progression, and a life in the mountains. Charlie breaks down his journey from NZ to Australia and eventually to Banff, what the Bow Valley has taught him ab

In this very special episode of the Overheard Podcast, recorded live in Banff, we sit down with someone we have a genuine personal connection with — Natalie Millar, also known as @herknowing. This conversation goes beyond a standard interview and turns into an honest, grounded look at what it means to listen to your body, trust your intuition, and build a life and business that actually feels aligned. Natalie is a holistic healer, registered reflexologist, Reiki master, int

In Episode 106 of the Overheard Podcast, we go on location inside Electric Grizzly Tattoo in Canmore, Alberta, sitting down with award-winning artist and tattooer Derek Turcotte for a deep, wide-ranging conversation about art, permanence, and building something real in the Bow Valley. Hosted by Daniel Ruedl alongside co-host Matty Rage, this episode traces Derek’s journey from drawing as a child, to painting and airbrushing in his teens, through apprenticing under Crosseyed

In Episode 105 of the Overheard Podcast, recorded live in the Canadian Rockies, hosts Daniel Ruedl and Matty Rage sit down with DuBzZ (Devan Malloy) for a wide-ranging conversation about music, identity, and building a life in Banff. Originally from Halifax, DuBzZ has become a staple of Banff’s nightlife and festival culture, known for high-energy, genre-blending DJ sets that move seamlessly through house, dubstep, and drum and bass. In this episode, he opens up about why h

This week on the Overheard Podcast, recorded live in Banff, we sit down with Jad Wills for a conversation that picks up right where our first chat left off. UK-born and newly rooted in the Bow Valley, Jad joins us to talk about the move to Canada, what life in a mountain town really looks like once the novelty wears off, and how being surrounded by the Rockies has started to shape his day-to-day life and creative outlook. We reflect on where he’s been, how things have evolv