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YXE Underground

YXE Underground

Written by: Eric Anderson
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An original podcast featuring interviews with people who are doing amazing things in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, but are flying under the radar. Former CBC journalist is Eric Anderson is the creator, host and producer of the podcast.Salthammer Production Company Art Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Bonus Episode - Hossein Martin Fazeli

    Bonus Episode - Hossein Martin Fazeli
    Sep 30 2026

    "I never really interview people. I converse with them."

    Hossein Martin Fazeli is an award-winning filmmaker who calls Vancouver home. His latest documentary, 'I Am Gitxsan,' has led him to Saskatoon for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

    Hossein's documentary is screening at Wanuskewin Heritage Park at 4pm on September 30th as part of the day's events at the park, and he explains in our conversation why he felt compelled to be in the room for this special screening.

    'I Am Gitxsan' has won 33 international film awards, and Hossein shares in this episode why it has connected with audiences around the world. He also explains how he built trust with the people featured in the film, including why speaking with people outside in nature was vital to put them at ease.

    It was a real honour to speak with Hossein, and I am grateful to Marcel Robitaille and Alex Brown from Wanuskewin for thinking of me and making this conversation happen. There are lots of meaningful events happening throughout our community on September 30th, and I hope you find time to connect with the meaning and importance of this day in some way. If you are interested in watching the documentary, it begins at 4pm in the Greg and Olivia Yuel Gallery at Wanuskewin and includes a question and answer with Hossein afterwards.

    Thank you, Hossein, for taking time out of your very busy schedule to converse with me for the podcast. I hope you enjoy your stay in Saskatoon and congratulations on the success of your film.

    Eric

    • Host, Producer, Editor: Eric Anderson
    • Theme Music: Andrew Dickson
    • Website: https://www.yxeunderground.com
    • Recorded: On Treaty 6 Territory and the traditional homeland of the Metis
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    24 mins
  • Bonus Episode - Nuit Blanche 2026 Preview

    Bonus Episode - Nuit Blanche 2026 Preview
    Sep 15 2026

    I love Nuit Blanche! I think it is a wonderful opportunity for our community to explore the city, interact with thought-provoking and unique works of art, all under the stars on a Saturday night.

    The festival also gives local and national artists a chance to create under a theme chosen by the Xiao Han, Nuit Blanche's curator.

    I was lucky to have Xiao on the podcast last year, and we had a great discussion about festival and why it means so much to her. This year, we met at River Landing to talked about this year's theme...Future. It's a broad theme that gives artists a lot of freedom to create, and as you will hear in our conversation, the future is something Xiao has been thinking about for quite some time.

    Xiao also discusses how she works with artists throughout the application process and in the months and weeks leading up to the festival. I love learning about how people work, and I think you will find Xiao's process fascinating!

    Nuit Blanche takes place Saturday, September 19th, from 7pm until midnight. You can learn more about Nuit Blanche by visiting the website, and there is a special launch event taking place on Friday, September 18th, at Gather Local Market.

    Finally, I want to include Xiao's artist statement for this year's theme in the show notes. I love her writing, and I really think the theme of future captures a lot of what is happening in the world around us right, especially when it comes to technological, social, and environmental change.

    I hope to see you out exploring the festival Saturday night!

    Speak from the Future: What Would You Change Now to Build a Brighter World?

    “The future is not a distant destination. It is shaped by the choices we make today through our technologies, cultures, relationships, and the environments we inhabit.

    As our world undergoes rapid technological, social, and environmental change, the future can feel both exciting and uncertain. Yet the future is not something that simply happens to us. It is something we actively create.

    Nuit Blanche Saskatoon 2026 invites audiences to explore the theme of Future through three interconnected lenses: Humanity & Technology, Diverse Futures & Belonging, and Collective Imagination & Action.” - Xiao Han.

    • Host, Producer, Editor: Eric Anderson
    • Theme Music: Andrew Dickson
    • Website: https://www.yxeunderground.com
    • Recorded: On Treaty 6 Territory and the traditional homeland of the Metis
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    20 mins
  • Season Nine - Episode One - CHAMPS Summer Camp

    Season Nine - Episode One - CHAMPS Summer Camp
    Sep 10 2026
    Welcome to the Season Nine debut of YXE Underground. My name is Eric Anderson, and I am so excited to begin this season of the podcast with the CHAMPS Summer Camp.CHAMPS is pretty incredible. It is an annual week-long day camp held in July primarily for children between the ages of seven and 17 with congenital or acquired heart disease. For 11 years, CHAMPS (which stands for Children’s Healthy-Heart Activity Monitoring Program in Saskatchewan), has been a safe and welcoming space for children to not only learn about their heart conditions and overall health, but a place to play, form friendships, and simply enjoy being a kid. The camp is free for every kid thanks to community donations and the Mending Little Hearts Fund of Saskatchewan.Joy was the word that kept coming to mind as I met with children, camp counsellors, parents, and organizers at the camp this summer. I think that joy comes through in this episode.The CHAMPS camp takes place at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Kinesology, and I was lucky to spend a morning at the camp where I met so many interesting people. I came on the last day, and the energy was off the charts.We started the day in the gymnastics room, then went to the Climbing Wall, and finished up with lunch in one of the Kinesology classrooms.In this episode, you are going to meet the founders of this camp, who started it because they recognized a need in the community thanks to their own children. You will meet camp counsellors who attended CHAMPS when they were younger and loved it so much, they wanted to give back in some way. You will meet university professors researching the impact the camp is having on participants and marvelling at the community CHAMPS has created over the past decade. And finally, you will meet some amazing kids whose joy and resiliency will inspire and hopefully bring a smile to your face.You can listen to YXE Underground wherever you find your favourite podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or the website: yxeunderground.comPlease feel free to leave a 5-star review if you like what you hear. It really does make a different in getting the podcast noticed by listeners, so thank you for your help on that front.Follow YXE Underground on Instagram, Facebook, and X If you would like to see photos from this episode taken by my wife, Jennifer Nairn. Simply search YXE Underground on social media.Thank you to Saskatoon’s Danger Dynamite for creating and maintaining the website. Thank you to my cousin, Andrew Dickson, for creating the original theme music for YXE Underground. It was great seeing you this summer, Andrew, and I hope life is treating you well in beautiful Los Angelas.And finally, a huge thank you to my friend and wonderful human being, Adrianne Vangool, for supporting this episode.Adrianne owns Vangool Wellness here in the city, a place my wife and I have gone to when our bodies are in need of physiotherapy and just some overall TLC.Vangool Wellness is passionate about supporting the whole family. They provide peri-natal physiotherapy for new and not-so new moms, supporting them through their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Vangool Wellness also provides pediatric physiotherapy in Saskatoon to support children of all ages in building strength, mobility, and confidence—so they can enjoy every stage of growing up. Pediatric physiotherapy focuses on the unique needs of children’s growing bodies. Their therapists help kids with developmental delays, autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, injuries, or movement difficulties. The pediatric physiotherapy sessions are fun, engaging, and family-centered, making sure both children and parents feel supported every step of the way. Every child develops differently, but sometimes extra guidance is needed. I would like to acknowledge that all of these interviews took place on Treaty 6 territory and the traditional homeland of the Metis.YXE Underground is a production of the Salthammer Production Company. Thank you so much for listening, and we’ll talk to you soon, Saskatoon.Eric Host, Producer, Editor: Eric AndersonTheme Music: Andrew DicksonWebsite: https://www.yxeunderground.comRecorded: On Treaty 6 Territory and the traditional homeland of the Metis
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    1 hr and 1 min
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