On this special episode of Between 2 Pints, we record on the water aboard Thunderchild with Barry the Sailor. Barry shares how he stumbled into owning a William Atkin designed wooden yacht, the wild refit that transformed it, and why he walked away from a successful game dev career to chase tall ships, minimalism, and a future world voyage with Haley.

We talk safe boating practices, Coast Guard radio moments, the seaplane that takes off mid-interview, and how Barry shoots and edits his entire YouTube series on an iPhone.

Topics in This Episode

The Thunderchild origin story and the unusual payment plan

Turning a log-cabin interior into a proper yacht

Tall-ship life, first-mate duties, and docking like a pro

Wooden Boat Show at Pender Harbour and the magic of Desolation Sound

Budget, anchors, chain, sails, and what it really costs to go cruising

Building a channel without a computer: iPhone shooting, InShot, and Prequel

Minimalism, liveaboard life, and leaving in September 2026

Check out the video here!

https://youtu.be/oECqnAFnTlU

Guest

Barry the Sailor

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SailorBarry

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailorbarry/

Boat: Thunderchild, William Atkin “Cleone” design

Shot On

Aboard Thunderchild, Gabriola Island

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In this episode of Between Two Pints, Rob sits down with filmmaker and production designer Apidi Onyalo to talk about her upcoming feature film a Black Western inspired by the real lives of historical Black cowboys such as John Ware.

Apidi shares her journey from film school to directing, the research trip that took her across Alberta and Kenya, and what it’s like preparing a feature that blends heritage, authenticity, and cinematic storytelling. We also discuss balancing creativity with the realities of film work, YouTube, self-care, and staying focused on the projects that matter most.

Listen in for a thoughtful and down-to-earth conversation about filmmaking, discipline, and carving out your own voice in the industry.

Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XpDeKRB5qbw

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LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/apidi-onyalo-502769123

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New episodes releasing throughout the month. Thanks for listening and supporting independent filmmakers and storytellers.

Between 2 Pints – Hank Lee (Death by Media Man / On the Spot)

This week, Rob sits down with Hank Lee, the mind behind Death by Media Man and the experimental narrative project On the Spot. Over a pint of Guinness, they dive into:

The origins of Death by Media Man and how it evolved into On the Spot

Using stickers, street art, and multimedia storytelling to create an alternate paranormal history of Vancouver

Inspirations ranging from House of Leaves and The Backrooms to analog horror, role-playing game manuals, and the Blair Witch Project

The balance between making art for art’s sake and finding ways to support it through grants, merch, and community involvement

The intersection of DIY punk-rock creativity, urban exploration, and surrealist narrative world-building

If you’re into analog horror, ARGs, liminal spaces, or experimental indie storytelling, this episode is packed with ideas, inspirations, and laughs.

Grab a pint and join the conversation!

Check out the video here:

https://youtu.be/pkNrct8Rmso

Check out Hank’s work:

https://www.youtube.com/@OnThisSpot

Death by Media Man on YouTube →https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByMediaMan

On the Spot series → https://www.youtube.com/@OnThisSpot

Listen to more Between 2 Pints episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWHVZ8wraoEubPG4tUCFRnoypwzwsI97_

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