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Breaking down barriers
Blackburn Podcast is a thought-provoking web series with the underlying theme of change. Your host Pierre Blackburn discusses subjects of a socio-cultural nature with engaged individuals.



SAMANTHA SLADE
EPISODE 10 (Fr)
On location at ECTO, Pierre Blackburn and Samantha Slade (Percolab) discuss social entrepreneurship and the shift to new paradigms of work, learning and being.
Recorded at ECTO, 2017
2FIK
EPISODE 9 (Fr)
Pierre Blackburn greets 2Fik, a multidisciplinary Montreal artist whose unique work deals with identity, political and social problematics.
Recorded at L’Escalier, 2016.
FRANCE CANTIN
EPISODE 8 (Fr)
Pierre Blackburn discusses art-related matters with France Cantin, art collector, cultural events organizer and artist manager.
Recorded at: Galerie Lounge TD, 2016
STÉPHANE LABELLE
EPISODE 7 (Fr)
Pierre Blackburn speaks with Stéphane Labelle, President of Eh2 Solar and the inventor of breakthrough green technologies.
Recorded at Musitechnic, 2015
FEMEN QUÉBEC
EPISODE 6 (Fr)
Pierre Blackburn talks about the history of women’s struggle for equality in a patriarchal society with Xenia Chernyshova and discusses her involvement with Femen and sextrism, a new form of peaceful protest that now spreads across the globe.
Recorded at Studio Open House, 2015
EARTHSHIP IN MAURICIE
EPISODE 5 (Fr)
Benoît Deschamps is at the forefront of the grassroots ideals of social change and environmental awareness. His love of the planet led him to build of one of the first Earthships in Québec. He shares with us the construction of his dream.
Recorded on site at the Earthship, 2014
MARTIN LAROCQUE
EPISODE 4 (Fr)
Comedian, teacher and author, Martin Larocque found strength and focus after a divorce, depression and a career change. Through his motivational speaking, Martin uses his laughter to reach out to teenagers and speaks up for families and the strength of individuals.
Recorded at Studio Open House, 2014
FRANÇOIS LEMAY
EPISODE 3 (Fr)
Once a successful entrepreneur, François Lemay faced himself after a difficult period in his life which led him to discover spiritual guidance and his inner strength. Now a motivational speaker and activator of potential, François shares the secrets to his newly found success.
Recorded at Studio Open House, 2014
PATRICK AND CLAUDINE
EPISODE 2 (Fr)
Patrick Verret, a transsexual, found the love and support he had been seeking for most of his life. His bond with Claudine is strengthened through the writing of a tell-all book that highlights the hopes and challenges that transsexuals face on a daily basis.
Recorded at Musitechnic, 2014
PATRICK AND NATHANIEL
EPISODE 1 (Fr)
Pierre Blackburn welcomes Patrick Verret and Nathaniel de L’Étoile, two transsexuals who found the courage to face themselves and to undergo the difficult surgery that would transform them into the men they always knew they were.
Recorded at Musitechnic, 2014
« I find it interesting to discuss change and that we look at change, evolution and growth not as something difficult, painful or negative, but rather that we take the time to listen to what people have to say from a positive standpoint, without judging. » –Pierre Blackburn

Pierre Blackburn
Host
“The goal is to be open to other dimensions of social change.” –Pierre Blackburn

Eric Mailhot
Producer and videographer
« Let’s create a bridge between all communities, with respect and human solidarity. » –Eric Mailhot

Chantal Paquin
Production Assistant
« I love to collaborate with others and I believe in the power of networking. » –Chantal Paquin
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CREDITS – BLACKBURN PODCAST
- Host: Pierre Blackburn
- Creator, Producer and Videographer: Eric Mailhot
- Researcher and production assistant: Chantal Paquin
- Cameras et lighting: Coraline Mathon, Joëlle Pouliot, Virginie Insua
- Photography: Val Provost
- Sound: Dan Smith – Studio Open House, Gordon Neil Allen
- Music: Lryso: Everlove
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