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Artslink

Hosted by CJSW 90.9 FM · music · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Artslink is a half-hour monthly program about the arts in Calgary. We will bring to listeners interviews on theatre, dance, visual arts and film that happen mostly in Calgary while being mindful of a larger audience. Hear from dancers, theatre artistic directors, filmmakers, performers and many more artists.

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Booking probability

42%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Artslink about?

Artslink is a half-hour monthly program about the arts in Calgary. We will bring to listeners interviews on theatre, dance, visual arts and film that happen mostly in Calgary while being mindful of a larger audience. Hear from dancers, theatre artistic directors, filmmakers, performers and many more artists.

What has Artslink covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Artslink - Podcast September 28, 2026" (28 September 2026), "Artslink - Podcast August 24, 2026" (24 August 2026), and "Artslink - Episode July 27, 2026" (27 July 2026).

How often does Artslink publish?

Artslink publishes roughly monthly across 84 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Artslink?

Booking probability for Artslink is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Artslink requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Artslink's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Artslink?

The strongest fits for Artslink are Artists, Writers & Performers and Performing Arts. Artslink has a music audience.

About the host

Artslink is a music podcast with 84 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Sep 28, 2026—

    On this board game episode, Abbas talks about family game nights spent playing Ludo, & Nathan talks about 'Castle Itter' & 'Ace of Aces' 
 
 Castle Itter...

  • Aug 24, 2026—

    Nathan speaks with Christine Klassen & John Webster of the 500 Collective to learn about 'Out Of The Studios', which runs until Saturday August 29 
 
 https://www.500collective.com/ 
 &#13...

  • Jul 27, 2026—

    It's The Calgary Fringe Special on Artslink! tickets.calgaryfringe.ca 
 July 31st - Aug 8th in Inglewood 
 This month, Abbas & Nathan bring 6 interviews with artists performing at the 2026 Calgary Fringe: &#13...

  • Jun 22, 2026—

    Artslink this month features interviews with local artists who played Sled Island 2026: 
 Cartel Madras / EVIDENT 2 ME - Interviewed by Kaamil Kareemi 
 Toxic Fem / Night Witches - Interviewed by Willow Pflueger

  • May 25, 2026—

    This episode presents work from the later incarnation of 'The Credibility Gap', which features Harry Shearer, Michael McKean & David L. Lander from 1973-79. &#13...

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  • Apr 27, 2026—

    This month we have an interview with Hank Hansen of Two Wheel View. 
 https://www.twowheelview.org/ 
 
 Also, several Repair Exchange events are happening over the next few weeks: &#13...

  • Mar 23, 2026—

    For the March episode, Abbas interviews Doug Haslam & Shauna Thompson from The Esker Foundation about what goes on behind the scenes in managing an art exhibition. 
 https://eskerfoundation.com/exhibition/katie-ohe/...

  • Feb 24, 2026—

    For the episode this month, an interview with Cayley Wreggit, Director of Full Circle Theatre's 'The Taming Of The Shrew'. 
 Known for their interest in Shakespeare adaptations, Cayley takes us through what went...

  • Jan 26, 2026—

    This month, we welcome Abagail Vanmerlin & Jakob Schaefer, Co-Artistic Directors of a new theatre company and Venue: The Theatre (215, 14th Ave SW). 
 Their latest production is 'The Boss Of It All', which runs...

  • Dec 22, 2025—

    For this final 2025 episode, Abbas interviews local painter & entrepreneur Billie Rae Busby, who talks about the challenges (and rewards) of selling her art. 
 https://www.billieraebusby.com/home 
 
 Nathan...

  • Nov 25, 2025—

    On this episode of Artslink, its the leadup to the holidays with both The Calgary Society Of Inpependant Filmmakers & Full Circle Theatre! 
 First, CSIFs' programming director, Kyle Marshal, tells us about 'In The...

  • Oct 27, 2025—

    For this post-funding drive, listener appreciation show, we continue the interview with James Istvanffy about the game 'Diplomacy', which will be played at the Airdrie Public Library on Saturday November 1st (805 Main...

  • Sep 22, 2025—

    This month features an interview with photographer Danny Luong about his exhibition called 'trap (disambiguation)', which can be seen at The Bows (2001b 10 Ave SW) until October 11th. &#13...

  • Aug 27, 2025—

    This month, Artslink takes a look at the Repair Exchange program run by The Arusha Centre. 
 https://www.arusha.org/repair-exchange 
 
 The segment starts with an interview from Natalie Callas, who is the...

  • Jul 28, 2025—

    This month Artslink is covering the 2025 Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival! 
 calgaryfringe.ca 
 
 'OH Mother!' - Written & Performed by Rebbekah Ogden 
 Directed by Joel Braun 
 Find tickets to 'Oh...

  • Jun 23, 2025—

    The June episode of Artslink features interviews done by cjsw volunteers at Sled Island 2025. 
 First, it's Aldi Lloshi interviewing local musician Zenon. The song heard is 'Smoke in my Lungs'. 
 Then, Emma...

  • May 26, 2025—

    This episode is about the closure of Evergreen Community SPACES. 
 First, we hear the story of Evergreen up to now from Executive Director Sean Fraser. 
 https://www.ecspaces.com/ 
 Then, 5 different artists...

  • Apr 28, 2025—

    Workshop Theatre is bringing Columbo to the stage! 
 Co-Directors Ron Brouwer & Hamish Crawford stop by the cjsw studios to talk about the Rumpled Detective.. 
 Running from May 9-17 @ The Pumphouse Theatre...

  • Feb 25, 2025—

    Allen's Instragram :@allencollado68 
 
 My Article on the Calgary Hip-Hop and Street Dance Festival: https://thegauntlet.ca/2024/12/02/move-to-the-rhythm-of-underground-funk-at-the-calgary-hip-hop-and-street-danc...

  • Jan 28, 2025—

    This month, Artslink is hosted by Abbas Hussain. 
 
 The Kinkonauts on the other hand are much newer to the scene here in Calgary. Created in 2006, The Kinkonauts have been pioneering the scene here ever since...

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