Explore every episode of the podcast Hashem McAdam
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| In Conversation with Alex Doran / @shaka1277 | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:45:19 | |
Alex runs the YouTube channel "Shaka1277" and we had a long-awaited chat to share with you here. Highlights include the new film announcement from Light Lens Lab, Alex's chemistry background, Harman Phoenix, and his plans moving forward. āŗ Find Alex's work at the following links: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/shaka1277 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaka1277/ Flickr -https://www.flickr.com/photos/155307394@N06 (Shaka1277) āŗ Support Pushing Film and my work here: š Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip ā Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm š Merch shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com āŗSOCIAL/PERSONAL LINKS š¬ Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj šø Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ šø Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ š§¾ My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog āŗMY WEBSITE š https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa - The easy, all-in-one website builder for creatives. If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 āŗCHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro to Alex Doran 07:43 - New film from Light Lens Lab 20:05 - Harman Phoenix next steps? 27:46 - What are you looking forward to? 37:50 - Personal content and vlogs | |||
| In Conversation with Josephine Goris @josieonfilm | 29 Dec 2024 | 01:07:13 | |
I had a chat with Australian photographer Josephine Goris (@JosieOnFilm). Josie is a film specialist and Australian Pentax 17 Ambassador. For more on Josie's work, check out the links below!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/josie.on.film/Substack - https://josieonfilm.substack.com/Linktree - https://linktr.ee/josieonfilmāŗ If you want to support my workš Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstripā Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilmš Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com āŗSOCIAL/PERSONALš¬ Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnjšø Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/šø Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/š§¾ My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog | |||
| Interview with Pentax Management - past, future, and film! | 05 Oct 2024 | 00:22:40 | |
Thanks to Pentax Australia and CR Kennedy, I interviewed Tomoki Tanaka (General Manager) and Genichiro Takaoka (Business Management) from Pentax Japan, for my YouTube channel Pushing Film. I've made the audio available here for availability through podcast platforms. Full video on Youtube - https://youtu.be/uy45cweSGZgPentax Film Project - https://www.instagram.com/pentax.film.photography/Ricoh Imaging - https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp https://www.instagram.com/pentax.jp/CR Kennedy - https://crkphotoimaging.com.au/Pentax Australia - https://pentax.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/pentaxaustralia/Hosted by XYZ Photo Gallery - https://www.photo-gallery.xyz/ https://www.instagram.com/xyzphotogallery/Videography and Audio recording by Nick Chen https://nickchenstudio.com/āŗSOCIAL š¬ Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj š· Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilmš· Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ CHAPTER MARKERS00:00 - Intro00:52 - The unique approach of Pentax01:27 - Mirrorless cameras?02:51 - Changes in the 21st century05:05 - Most immediate goals05:57 - Supporting individuality06:57 - The influence of smartphones09:00 - New medium format cameras?09:50 - The Pentax Film Project11:24 - Reception in Japan12:00 - Did you foresee the popularity?12:16 - Next challenges13:11 - R&D for next film camera?14:52 - Youth embracing film15:59 - Imperfection of film17:08 - Rising cost of film18:23 - Any details on the next camera?19:16 - Pentax 17 stock & manufacturing19:54 - How important is film to Pentax?20:29 - Passing on the torch21:53 - Outro | |||
| Travel tips and Lessons I've learnt | 08 May 2024 | 00:18:10 | |
This episode is the audio-only version of a video I posted on my personal YouTube channel My photography channel can be found at Pushing Film In this episode, I mentioned my recent use of the Wise card for my travels. If you choose to give it a try, feel free to use my invite code to get the card fee waived! (if available in your region)- https://wise.com/invite/dic/hashemm32-- Try Pixpa FREE for 15 days using ā my linkā to create your own websites, client galleries, online stores and blogs. Get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 --āŗSUPPORTā Buy me a Coffee - ā https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilmā š Merch Shop - ā https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.comā š Buy my Zine - ā https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstripā āŗLINKSšŗ ā My Personal Youtube channelā š§¾ ā My Blogā āŗSOCIALš¬ ā Join the Pushing Film Discord Serverā š· Pushing Film on Instagram, Twitter @pushingfilm ā https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ā ā https://twitter.com/pushingfilmā š· Hashem on Instagram - @hashemmcadam ā https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ | |||
| Getting paid to shoot film | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:19:56 | |
A discussion about the reality of shooting film for paid work. Whether it's 35mm for event coverage, 120 for editorial shoots, large format commercial work, or Super-8 wedding documentary... I share some thoughts about the subject and my own experience. From a Youtube video available on my channel Pushing Film-- Try Pixpa FREE for 15 days using my link to create your own websites, client galleries, online stores and blogs. Get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 --āŗSUPPORTā Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilmš Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com š Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstripāŗLINKSšŗ My Personal Youtube channelš§¾ My BlogāŗSOCIALš¬ Join the Pushing Film Discord Serverš· Pushing Film on Instagram, Twitter @pushingfilm https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/https://twitter.com/pushingfilmš· Hashem on Instagram - @hashemmcadam https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ āŗCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:09 - Why?02:39 - Who?06:03 - How?09:07 - Gear, workflow11:53 - Charging14:56 - Things that go wrong17:53 - Conclusion | |||
| Fitness background, Cardio and 2023 goals | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:19:56 | |
Audio-only version of an episode from my personal Youtube channel; discussing health & fitness after a recent commitment to doing regular cardiovascular training. I go through my personal history, including a mini-transformation in 2020, and what I'm trying to achieve next.āŗLINKSMy story on Mike's site - https://legionathletics.com/legion-success-hashem-m/Get a Free book on Audible with the trial - https://amzn.to/43uLwMZBigger Leaner Stronger - https://amzn.to/3WYckmsHuawei Band 7 - https://amzn.to/3P7yuki šŗ My personal Youtube channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL54ejad3IGrsAFGhMJpAfQš· Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/š§¾ My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blogāŗSUPPORTā Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm āŗWEBSITE š https://www.exaframe.comI use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 Note: Many of the above links are Amazon or other affiliate links, which you can use to purchase items at no extra cost to yourself, but in turn, support me with a small commission for any purchases (which is greatly appreciated!) | |||
| In Conversation with Kyle McDougall - An American Mile | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:52:44 | |
I have a chat with Canadian photographer Kyle McDougall about his new photo book An American Mile. I ask questions about living a creative life, building an audience & online platform, working with a publisher, and more (see chapter markers). Big thanks to Kyle, and make sure to check out the upcoming book and his other work using the links below. āŗLINKS š An American Mile photo book preorder - https://subjectivelyobjective.com/product/kyle-mcdougall-an-american-mile/ šŗKyle McDougall on Youtube Ā @Kyle McDougall Ā - https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMcDougall šøFollow Kyle on Instagram @kyle__mcdougall - Ā https://www.instagram.com/kyle__mcdougall/ šKyle's Website - https://www.kylemcdougallphoto.com/ āŗCHAPTER MARKERSĀ 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - On completing the book 06:06 - Kyle's creative background 08:25 - How did the project come about 12:30 - Consistent style and the role of gear 17:39 - Developing a style 20:41 - Lessons and challenges making the book 24:02 - The advantage of building a platform 32:48 - Specialist vs Generalist skillsets 40:45 - Do we live in a media Golden Age 43:47 - Working with a Publisher 47:39 - The Contact Sheet podcast 49:44 - What's Next? āŗSUPPORT ā Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilmĀ āŗFIND ME ONLINE š·Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ šŗHashem on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL54ejad3IGrsAFGhMJpAfQ šŗPushing Film Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/pushingfilm š·Pushing Film on Instagram, Twitter @pushingfilmĀ https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ https://twitter.com/pushingfilm š»Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/g4j2gcF š https://www.exaframe.com šµ Get 2 extra months free when you join Artlist using our referral link! https://artlist.io/artlist-70446/?artlist_aid=PushingFilm_571&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=PushingFilm_571&utm_campaign=PushingFilm_571 šI use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution. Get 10% off on all Pixpa plans for your Website using this link! https://www.pixpa.com/signup?refcode=exaframe10 | |||
| In Conversation with Jay Fei ā© - Street photography, ethics, coffee, and content creation | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:48:21 | |
I had a long-awaited chat with my friend Jay, a Sydney-based photographer and content creator. You can check out more of his work at the links below: https://www.youtube.com/jayregular https://www.instagram.com/jay.regularhttps://www.jayregular.com/ https://www.instagram.com/circleback.coffee/https://www.instagram.com/liminal.coffee/ šŗVideo version of episode on Youtube - https://youtu.be/k2qNUp7eGs8 āŗ Support Pushing Film and my work here: š Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip ā Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm š Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com
āŗSOCIAL/PERSONAL š¬ Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj šø Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ šø Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ š§¾ My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog āŗWEBSITE š https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa - The easy, all-in-one website builder for creatives.If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 | |||
| In Conversation with Matt Lee - Film vs Digital, street photography, and personal journeys. | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:40:47 | |
I had an in-person conversation with my friend Matthew Lee. Matt has been a friend for over a decade and has contributed to the channel in various ways since 2016. We discuss his journey in photography, film vs digital, early influences on our photography, and more. āŗ YouTube video version: https://youtu.be/2XP7Uf1X-SY āŗ Find Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlee.jpg/ š Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip ā Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm š Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com āŗSOCIAL/PERSONAL š¬ Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj šø Pushing Film on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm/ šø Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ šŗ My Personal YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@hashemmcadam š§¾ My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog āŗCHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:34 - Why isn't Matt shooting film anymore?02:49 - Is film still worthwhile?03:57 - Ways to make film cheaper05:07 - Matt's photography journey06:11 - Digital Rev and early influences08:02 - Personal photography style09:14 - Getting rusty and lack of practice10:48 - Finding enjoyment in photography12:29 - Film vs Digital. Aesthetic & Experience16:48 - Film workflow variables17:40 - What is street photography about?20:31 - Passive vs interactive street photography23:43 - Destigmatizing Street Photography26:19 - Rising popularity of street photography27:08 - Gear Acquisition Syndrome30:55 - What happened to Eric Kim?38:52 - Summary | |||
| In Conversation with Annissa Durar - documentary photography on film | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:42:40 | |
Annissa Durar is a Libyan-American photographer whose work focuses on cultural rituals, craftsmanship, and everyday life in communities around the world. Working mostly with 35mm film, she is drawn to moments that reflect memory, identity, and a sense of place. āŗ Find Annissa's work at the following links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annissadurar/ Website - https://annissadurar.com/ Originally posted on the Pushing Film YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/pushingfilm?sub_confirmation=1 āŗWays to support the channel š¼ļø PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ ā Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm š Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip š Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com āŗSOCIAL š¬ Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj š· Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm š· Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ š§¾ My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog āŗWEBSITE š https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution. If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 | |||
| In conversation with Max Heinrich - Content creation, accountability and passion | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:07:51 | |
Full video version on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ltVEy4AAi6o āŗ Find Max's work at the following links: Max on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@AnalogInsights Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/analog_insights/ Website - http://www.maxplusone.net/ āŗWays to support the channel š¼ļø PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ ā Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm š Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip š Merch Shop - https://pushingfilm.myspreadshop.com āŗSOCIAL š¬ Join the Pushing Film Discord Server - https://discord.gg/N2TmF6fjnj š· Pushing Film on Instagram, Threads - https://www.instagram.com/pushingfilm š· Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ š§¾ My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog āŗCHAPTERS š https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution.If you would like to try Pixpa you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50
āŗWEBSITE 00:00 Intro 00:42 Max's background 07:14 Meeting people through social media 13:45 Collecting vs using cameras 19:40 What works well online? 22:33 The Photographer vs the YouTuber 29:20 Accountability online 34:53 Authenticity 42:16 Providing value 45:54 Max's upcoming projects and challenges 51:04 Giving due time to gear reviews 52:43 LLL passion-driven projects 57:52 Due diligence and responsibility as content creators | |||
| Smartphone Fatigue and the growing attention crisis | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:19:40 | |
A discussion about the evolving impact of smartphones on our lives, as we approach 2026. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/6MxIk0Syzv4 "Dumbphone" website - https://dumbwireless.com/ āŗSUPPORT ā Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pushingfilm š¼ļø PRINTS - https://hashem.darkroom.com/ š Buy my Zine - https://www.exaframe.com/product/sundriedstrip āŗSOCIAL š· Hashem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hashemmcadam/ š§¾ My Blog - https://www.exaframe.com/blog āŗWEBSITE š https://www.exaframe.com I use Pixpa for my website - an affordable and effective website solution. If you would like to try Pixpa, you can get a free trial at https://bit.ly/3UTof2e and get 50% OFF on annual plans when you subscribe with the promo code PXREF50 āŗCHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - There are Pros and Cons 02:05 - How do you feel about your usage? 03:17 - Shorter attention span, higher anxiety 04:20 - Changes over the last decade 05:56 - Solutions/Strategies 1 06:50 - Strategy 2 09:03 - Strategy 3 11:43 - Strategy 4 13:59 - Strategy 5 15:40 - Is it an epidemic? 16:43 - It's all about Balance 17:35 - Step by Step 17:56 - What are your thoughts? | |||