High Top Flip Flops

Episode 87. Ft Mohesan of Plastic Flux is now live! We speak with Mohesan about the company he co-founded Plastic Flux; a company all about creating furniture using recycled plastics. Mohesan speaks to us about the pangs of being a small (and new) start up, the intentions and process behind creating the furniture, and thinking about the little steps we can take to be mindful of our eco-footprint. Give them a follow on their socials @plasticflux - wishing Mohesan the very best with his new business!

On Episode 86 we have a proper Seinfeld episode where we talk about nothing.

Wow episode 85 ft. Tim and Guled from CBC's hit show 'TallBoyz' is now live!! We had the great pleasure of sitting down with Tim and Guled (2 of the 4 Tallboyz) to talk about the jobs they worked before doing the show full time, reflecting on their doubts and understandings of themselves, and the ways they've learned to honour their ideas, and lived experiences while making art under a massive media outlet such as the CBC. Tim and Guled were incredibly gracious with their time, and we can't wait for another season of Tallboyz! Catch a new season of Tallboyz for FREE on the CBC Gem app! Episode available for viewing on Youtube, and audio available everywhere you listen to podcasts!

On this episode we sit down with singer-songwriter Rolex Rasathy all the way from New York! Rolex (aka Roly according to Nivake) broke down how she's embraced different styles and sounds in her music, what managing her mental health amidst a pandemic (and internet bullying) has looked like, and how she once wrote a song and recorded a music video all in less than 48 hours... Take a listen to Rolex Rasathy's music and keep your eyes peeled for more great art from her this year!

On episode 83 we sit down with Rohan and DJ AP, the hip hop duo who form Keralanka! We had a great chat about their latest EP Mahal (made in 24 hours), nurturing friendships and creative partnerships simultaneously, the challenges of making music in the streaming era, and more on why the duo embraces being corny. Stream Keralanka's latest EP Mahal on all streaming platforms, and keep your eyes peeled for new releases, they've got loads of music on the way! Podcast episode available for viewing on youtube, and streaming on all podcast platforms.

On Episode 82 Nivake and Krish catch up to talk about the pitfall of celebrity, why people giving 'free game' is overrated, and how they're trying to come to better terms with their body image issues. Episode is available for stream everywhere you get your podcasts!

On this special Valentines/Palentines Episode we sit down with our pal Lateefa to read some listener submitted horror stories gathered from dating, reflect on the importance of friendship in our lives, and try to determine what it says about a person if they own a robe. Episode available to stream everywhere you listen to podcasts, and video is live on youtube! Thanks for listening

Ep. 80 now live - Nivake and Krish catch up after nearly a year hiatus from recording the podcast. Accepting the new reality of recording remotely, we're excited to get back to recording and sharing episodes with great guests as the year goes on. Our lovely new intro song (and the meme behind this episode's artwork) was produced by our pal Gnanu. Listen everywhere you enjoy your podcasts! Thanks for listening!

Hiya pals, we're (finally) back with episode 79! It took us some time to figure out what setup might work best (and yield us the best product), and hope to keep finding ways to improve. Although we had some audio issues on this episode, we're positive to have this sorted out on our next ep. On this episode, we catch up on how we are handling and working through this pandemic, and answer questions that you lovely folks were kind enough to ask us. We're looking forward to keeping episodes coming - thanks for listening! Available to view on Youtube, and to stream on all podcast platforms. Thanks for listening.

Ep. 78 ft. Kellen from Peace Sand Rest is now live! Kellen is one of founders and members of the Peterborough based band titled 'Peace Sand Rest.' We spoke to Kellen about him and Nivake's recent trip to Vegas, his Metis heritage (and continuing to understand his identity), and how making music is Kellen's way of preserving histories. Check out Peace Sand Rest's music out on all streaming platforms! Episode available for streaming on Soundcloud, Itunes Podcast app and Google Play (Youtube coming soon). Thanks for listening!

Episode 77. Ft Cutsleeve is now live! Cutsleeve is an all queer East Asian band from Toronto, who recently were recipients of Vivek Shraya's VS Arts Grant, which is an equitable source of funding for a young, marginalized musical act to record their debut EP. We were fortunate enough to meet with all of the band members to talk about queer East Asian folklore, their personal histories with music, how to create and write music collectively, and who in the band is most likely to miss band practice. Cutsleeve are currently recording their upcoming EP - you can check out live versions of their music on Youtube (Search 'Cutsleeve Band'!) and via instagram @cutsleeve. These folks are special and greatly intentional with their craft. We're so excited to hear their music and watch them shine! Episode is available to view on Youtube, and streaming on Soundcloud, Itunes Podcast App, and Google Play.

Ep. 76 ft. Elle Argonian is now live!!! Elle is a DJ, a producer, sound designer, and all around music lover, who was kind enough to welcome us into her home for this episode! We spoke with Elle about growing up in the metal music scene, her experiences producing music in studios as a teen, how her answer to "what makes a good studio setup?" changed over time, and what trans allyship and support means to her. Elle is an incredibly talented, knowledgeable and kind human and has been a great supporter of our show. Give her a follow @theargoniann to keep up to date with her music and vlog releases! Episode available for streaming on Soundcloud, Google Play and the Itunes Podcast App (Youtube coming soon!). Thanks for listening!

Episode 75 aka our End of 2019 episode is now live!! On this episode we answer some of our viewer's burning questions, and answer a couple questions that we chose to reflect on ourselves regarding our growth, and our intentions moving into the new year. We are fortunate to keep this podcast going and it is undeniably still afloat because of our dedicated and supportive viewers and listeners. Thank you to everyone who has been kind enough to listen, reflect on, critique, and share this show. Thank you also to all of the guests we were fortunate to have on the show! Excited to sit down with even more exciting guests this year and keep this train rolling!! As always, this episode is available on Youtube, Soundcloud, Itunes Podcast App, and Google Play.

Episode 74 is now live! We sit down with Ahmad and Kanathishan, the hosts and producers of the podcast 'Stop Boosting,' a show highlighting entrpeneurs and creative minds coming out of Scarborough. Tune in to hear us speak more on shutting down bad podcast ideas, spending time in a haunted jail, and why you should never interrupt Nivake when he's telling a joke. Stop Boosting can be heard on all streaming platforms - make sure to tune in! H.T.F.F is available on Soundcloud, Itunes Podcast App, and Google play (if someone can explain to us why Spotify won't accept our podcast that would be sensational).

Episode 73. Featuring Young Clancy (Nate) is now live! We were fortunate enough to sit down with Nate in his lovely home, which doubles as his studio and his wife's vintage clothing store (Second Cousin Vintage!) to chat with him about the projects he released this year, "Friends EP' and "Vol.II," creating characters in his song writing, and discussing which artists we would ghost write for. Nate is thoughtful in his production and never fails to create a great sense of warmth and wonder in his music, something we can't get enough of!! Nate is another guest who we've dreamed of having on since beginning this podcast - we're lucky to consider him a pal and to see him flourish in his craft! Listen to his music on all streaming platforms! Episode is available on Youtube, Soundcloud, Itunes Podcast App, and Google Play. Thanks for listening!

Episode 72 is now live! On this episode we sit down with Sussvarman (Varman), a musician who's been producing music since he was 10 and hasn't looked back since. Varman chats with us about why sample based hip hop production will always be relevant, how he got famous on TikTok (look him up!), and his project " I Write Songs So I Miss My Dad Less." Varman is a talented young human and we're excited to see him grow! His music is available on all streaming platforms, keep your eyes peeled for new music SOON! Episode is available for viewing on Youtube, and for streaming/downloading on Soundcloud, Itunes podcast app, and Google Play.

Episode 71 featuring Anupa Mistry is now live! Anupa has worked in media for 12 years, as a writer, editor & producer - and after a brief stint of work in New York, she's come back to Toronto to focus on some projects that mean a lot to her; including teaching yoga, writing newsletters, and her new podcast "Burn Out," a show of short conversations about creative sustainability (Subscribe everywhere! And follow her newsletter at https://anupa.substack.com/). We had the pleasure of talking to Anupa about what she's confronted herself about over the past few years, Brampton, Identity based art, why she started 'Burn Out,' and the importance of creating equal space within ourselves to challenge our shortcomings, and share gratitude for what we have. Chatting with Anupa was a dream of ours when we first started recording this podcast. It was a privilege to have sat down with someone we so deeply admire and respect. Episode available for stream and download on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play!

Episode SEVENTY of High Top Flip Flops is now live! We had to celebrate this milestone by doing a cross-over episode Lateefa and Hadi, the co-creators/co-hosts of a great new podcast titled 'Two Peas in a Pod'! We had the chance to speak with the two of them about their upbringings - which involved moving around a fair bit and creating communities for themselves in the process. The two of them have known each other for as long as they can remember and have remained friends throughout, leading them to start a podcast to share their lived experiences, and host dialogue on issues that young folks face regularly. Hear us talk about code-switching, Nivake's distaste for dancehall, and where Hadi got his ridiculous instagram handle from (@pakibydaycaribbeanbynight). Make sure to check out Two Peas in a Pod (available EVERYWHERE) and ALSO tune in to Lateefa's bi -weekly radio show hosted on @isoradio. Episode available for listening on itunes podcast app, google play, and soundcloud (video coming soon!) Thanks fo

Episode 69 ft. Io and Eske is now live! Io and Eske are designers of installs/physical structures, and clothing/footwear(@m.a.d.mfg) respectively - and have hosted a strong friendship and professional relationship with one another for a few years, supporting and collaborating on each other's projects. We had the chance to speak to the two of them about finding internal validation, their intentions with their work, and whether hotdogs are sandwiches. Both io and Eske were a pleasure to sit down with and shared with us insights into what they're passionate about. Their willingness to share and reflect on their personal growth is something we greatly admire! Episode is available to watch on Youtube, and in Podcast format on Itunes Podcast App, Google Play and Soundcloud.

Episode 68 ft. Dylan Sinclair, Zach Simmonds, & Zion B'Dacy is now live! These three boys (plus a few others) make up the 'Prodigal Collective,' a community of artists spreading the gospel through the medium of modern art and aesthetic. Dylan, Zach and Zion - (singer/songwriter, producer, and creative director respectively) sit down with us to speak about their upbringings and Dylan's latest project 'Red Like Crimson' and single 'Just Anybody,.' Additionally, they shared their thoughts on the the notion of 'Christian' genres, and who they have been supported by on their journeys thus far 'Red Like Crimson' and 'Just Anybody' are available across all streaming platforms! These three lads are young, bright and extremely talented - expect to hear and see big things from them very soon. This episode is available on Youtube, Soundcloud, Itunes Podcast app, and Google Play. Thanks for listening!