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The PHYS Podcast

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The PHYS Podcast is where creativity, storytelling, and human experience meet. Hosted by Tyson Martin, the show features conversations with photographers, filmmakers, artists, adventurers, and storytellers from around the world. Through honest discussions on creativity, resilience, mental health, and the power of visual storytelling, each episode explores the stories behind the people who inspire us. Listened to in 107+ countries, The PHYS Podcast reminds us that creativity has the power to connect, heal, and transform lives.

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Ep 121 - Noel McIntyre - The Photograph Is Only the Beginning

Episode 121

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • Duration 01:18:13

Noel McIntyre has one hell of a résumé. But that’s not really why I wanted to talk to him.

Noel is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker based in Mullingar, Ireland, whose work crosses documentary, reportage, street photography, filmmaking and sport.

He’s been named IPPVA Irish Reportage Photographer of the Year three years in a row, his work has been selected for multiple Leica Mastershots, and in 2026 he placed third in the World Sports Photography Awards.

His documentary work around Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann became a bestselling book and is now held by institutions including Trinity College Dublin, Oxford’s Bodleian Library and Cambridge University Library.

Then there’s “Frenzy.”

In 2025, the photograph was selected for Ireland’s Higher Level Leaving Certificate Art examination, where students were asked to critically discuss Noel’s work alongside some pretty ridiculous company, including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.

That’s all incredibly impressive.

But I wanted to know about Noel McIntyre, the photographer.

What makes him stop and raise the camera?

How does he know when there’s actually a story in front of him?

How do you photograph real people without taking away the thing that made the moment interesting in the first place?

And after years of shooting, creating films, winning awards and building a career, what still makes him want to pick up a camera and go make something?

That’s where this conversation goes.

We get into documentary photography, street photography, reportage, filmmaking, Leica cameras, visual storytelling, Irish culture, creative instinct, approaching people, building a body of work, and why the best photographs are rarely just about what’s happening inside the frame.

Noel has the awards and the résumé.

I was more interested in the human being behind all of it.

This is my conversation with Noel McIntyre on The P.H.Y.S Podcast.

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Ep 120 - Pale Blue Wave: Photographing Strangers, Human Connection & Just Doing the Work.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 47:59

On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, Tyson Martin sits down with Ryan Daniel, better known as Pale Blue Wave, a Portland-based street photographer, portrait photographer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller known for approaching complete strangers and documenting the people and stories he encounters.

Ryan’s journey into photography began after years of chronic pain, hip surgery, depression, and a long recovery that changed the way he saw the world. As he slowly began walking again, he found himself noticing the small things around him differently. Eventually, picking up a camera gave him a way to capture those moments and reconnect with life.

That experience evolved into Pale Blue Wave, a street portrait project built around spontaneous human connection.

Ryan walks the streets of Portland, Oregon, approaches people he has never met, creates their portrait, and often spends 30–40 minutes simply talking and listening. Those encounters become photographs, short films, social media videos, and increasingly long-form documentary stories.

In this conversation, Ryan and Tyson talk about street photography, portrait photography, creativity, mental health, chronic pain, overcoming fear, approaching strangers, documentary filmmaking, social media, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, viral videos, and the realities of trying to build a life as a full-time creator.

Ryan also shares the story behind the name Pale Blue Wave, inspired partly by Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot, and why he sees life as moving between riding the top of the wave and occasionally getting smashed into the rocks.

They discuss Ryan’s viral portrait of Portland artist Red Van Grove, what happens when millions of people suddenly see your work, the dangers of becoming obsessed with followers and analytics, and why long-form storytelling has become increasingly important to him.

But underneath all of it is a much simpler philosophy:

You either do the work, or you don’t do the work.

You can be nervous. You can feel awkward. You can be afraid of rejection.

You can still walk up to someone and ask to make their portrait.

Ep 119 - Wayne Simpson: Creating Powerful Portraits Through Story, Emotion & Connection

Episode 119

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 58:02

On this episode of The PHYS Podcast, I sit down with Wayne Simpson, an Ojibwe photographer from Aamjiwnaang First Nation, based in Elora, Ontario.

Wayne is known for his dramatic portrait photography and atmospheric landscape work. His portraits have a cinematic, almost mythic quality—images that immediately make you wonder about the person in front of the camera and the story behind their face.

But those photographs don't begin with lighting or camera settings.

They begin with connection.

Wayne actively seeks out many of the people he photographs, takes the time to build relationships with them, and uses photography to explore character, emotion and the stories we carry.

We talk about Wayne's journey from working as a graphic designer in Calgary to becoming a full-time professional photographer, how he developed his distinctive visual style, and what he's learned about creating photographs that actually make people feel something.

We also explore his Ojibwe identity, creativity, portraiture, landscape photography, visual storytelling, working with people, and the importance of finding your own voice as a photographer.

As an educator, Wayne leads portrait and landscape photography workshops across Canada, from Banff National Park to Prince Edward Island, and contributes to the OFFBEAT photography community.

His award-winning photography has appeared in Canadian Geographic, Outdoor Photography Canada, Outdoor Photography Magazine, Canadian Rockies Annual, Legion Magazine, Nature Photographers Network, Dark Beauty, and numerous books around the world.

In This Episode:

Wayne's journey from graphic design to professional photography
Developing a recognizable photographic style• Dramatic and cinematic portrait photography
Finding and approaching interesting portrait subjects
Building trust before taking someone's photograph

Ep 118 - Brie Stockwell: Photography, Creative Confidence & Building a Sustainable Creative Life

Episode 118

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 01:13:00

What happens when photography becomes more than making beautiful images and becomes a way to better understand yourself, your creativity, and how you see the world?

On this episode of The PHYS Podcast, host Tyson Martin sits down with Brie Stockwell, a nature and landscape photographer, creative coach, and podcast host whose work explores the quiet beauty of wild places.

Brie is drawn to deserts, dunes, soft light, subtle colour, infrared black-and-white photography, and the small details we often overlook. Her approach to landscape photography is rooted in slowing down, paying attention, and developing a deeper relationship with the natural world.

In 2019, Brie made the decision to take her photography seriously as a creative practice. That commitment eventually led to a self-organized solo exhibition in 2021, a turning point that changed not only her photography, but also her confidence, creative identity, and vision for what was possible.

Her work has since earned significant recognition. Brie was named Grand Prize winner of the 21st Annual New Mexico Magazine Photo Contest, with additional work published in Lens Journal and featured in multiple volumes of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards books.

But this conversation goes far beyond photography.

Alongside her work behind the camera, Brie is a life coach for creative professionals, working with photographers, artists, and designers to help them navigate creative confidence, intuition, personal growth, and the challenges of building a sustainable and meaningful creative life.

She is also the host of Wild Women in Photography, a podcast exploring the lived experiences of women photographers, creative identity, and finding your voice behind the camera, as well as The Complete Creative, where she explores creativity, intuition, and what it means to create a life around the work that matters to you.

In this episode, we talk about landscape and nature photography, infrared photography, finding your photographic voice, creative confidence, overcoming self-doubt, coaching creatives, connecting with nature, building a sustainable creative practice, and learning to trust your own way of seeing.

Ep 117 - Ben Girardi On Adventure, Action Sports Photography & Storytelling in the Mountains

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 47:39

What does it take to create photographs that make people feel like they're standing in the middle of the adventure?

In this episode of The PHYS Podcast, Tyson Martin sits down with award-winning adventure and action sports photographer Ben Girardi to explore a career built on documenting movement, wild landscapes, and authentic human connection.

Originally from upstate New York and now based in Pemberton, British Columbia, Ben shares how snowboarding first sparked his passion for photography, why moving west changed the direction of his life, and how becoming immersed in the sports he photographs allows him to tell more honest and compelling stories.

Recognized as one of Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Photographers Worldwide (2025/26), a Red Bull Illume Semi-Finalist, and an award recipient from the International Color Awards and Flow Photo Contest, Ben has established himself as one of Canada's leading outdoor and adventure photographers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing up in upstate New York and discovering photography through snowboarding
• Moving to British Columbia to pursue a creative career
• Photographing mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing, and outdoor adventure
• Why understanding athletes makes stronger photographs
• The relationship between landscape, sport, and visual storytelling
• Capturing authentic moments in unpredictable environments
• Working with athletes, brands, and editorial clients
• Building a career in commercial and adventure photography
• Creativity, perseverance, and finding purpose outdoors

Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, outdoor enthusiast, mountain biker, snowboarder, skier, or someone inspired by stories of creativity and exploration, this conversation offers an inside look at the mindset behind meaningful visual storytelling.

Ep 116 - Peter Andrew Lusztyk on Creativity, Commercial Photography & Seeing the Extraordinary

Episode 116

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 01:05:43

What if great photography isn't about finding extraordinary subjects, but learning to see the extraordinary in the everyday?

On this episode I sit down with acclaimed Canadian photographer Peter Andrew Lusztyk, an award-winning editorial and commercial photographer whose work transforms overlooked objects and ordinary moments into striking works of art.

Freelancing since 2009, Peter has built an internationally recognized career creating photography for leading publications and global brands while earning multiple honours, including AACE Photographer of the Year. His work is celebrated for its precision, craftsmanship, and ability to challenge how we see the world around us.

Driven by a simple philosophy -"I try to make things that are amazing. That's really the goal." Peter shares how curiosity, observation, and relentless attention to detail have shaped both his creative process and his career behind the camera.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Finding beauty in ordinary and overlooked subjects
• Developing a unique photographic style
• Editorial and commercial photography
• The creative process behind compelling visual storytelling
• Building a sustainable freelance photography career
• Why slowing down helps you create stronger photographs
• Learning to truly see the world as a photographer
• Creativity, craftsmanship, and lifelong curiosity

Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, visual artist, designer, or simply someone who appreciates creativity, this conversation offers an inspiring look at the mindset behind creating meaningful images that leave a lasting impression.

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Ep 115 - Travis W. Keyes On Cinematic Storytelling & Why Authenticity Always Wins

Episode 115

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 48:54

What makes a photograph unforgettable?

For filmmaker, photographer, and creative director Travis W. Keyes, it's rarely the perfectly posed moment. It's everything in between, the quiet expressions, genuine emotion, unexpected connection, and the stories that unfold when people simply allow themselves to be seen.

In this episode of The PHYS Podcast, host Tyson Martin sits down with Travis to explore a creative journey that has taken him from film and television production to becoming one of New York City's most respected cinematic portrait photographers and filmmakers. Together, they discuss how photography became a path toward healing, why storytelling will always outlast trends, and how building meaningful relationships has shaped every chapter of his career.

This is a conversation about slowing down, paying attention, and creating work that leaves people feeling something long after they've put the camera down.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The power of cinematic storytelling in photography and film
• Finding authentic moments instead of manufactured ones
• Building meaningful connections with the people you photograph
• Photography as a tool for healing and personal growth
• Producing an independent feature film from the ground up
• Creative entrepreneurship and building a lasting brand
• Mentorship, education, and giving back to the creative community
• Working with major brands while staying true to your vision
• Why authenticity will always outlast trends

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Instagram: @twkeyes

Ep 114 - Kofi Yeboah On Creativity, Culture & Building Meaningful Work

Episode 114

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 • Duration 55:46

What does it take to create work that truly means something?

In this episode of The PHYS Podcast, Tyson Martin sits down with Ontario-based creative director, photographer, and filmmaker Kofi Yeboah for a conversation about creativity, culture, purpose, and the lifelong pursuit of meaningful storytelling.

Kofi shares how his experiences have shaped the way he approaches photography and filmmaking, why creating with intention matters more than chasing trends, and how developing your own perspective can become your greatest creative strength. Together, they explore the importance of building a body of work that reflects who you are, embracing your unique voice, and creating images that connect with people on a deeper, more human level.

This isn't a conversation about camera gear or technical perfection. It's about the stories we choose to tell, the responsibility that comes with documenting the world around us, and the power of creativity to inspire connection, empathy, and understanding.

Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, artist, or simply someone searching for a more intentional creative life, this episode offers an honest look at what it means to create work with purpose.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Building a meaningful body of creative work
• Photography and filmmaking as storytelling tools
• Creativity, culture, and identity
• Developing your own visual voice
• Creating with intention instead of following trends
• The importance of perspective and human connection
• Finding purpose through the creative process

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Instagram: @imkofiyeboah

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Ep 113 - The Long Way Home: Spencer Harding on Adventure, Photography & the Stories Found Between

Episode 113

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 59:23

What draws someone to spend their life chasing forgotten roads, sleeping under the stars, riding strange bicycles, and documenting the world through a camera?

For Tucson-based photographer, writer, and bike touring advocate Spencer Harding, those pursuits have become a way of life.

A longtime contributing editor and writer for The Radavist, Spencer is widely recognized throughout the cycling and bikepacking communities for his distinctive film photography, adventurous spirit, and passion for unconventional bicycles. From the fixed-gear boom of early-2000s Los Angeles to riding a self-built tall bike across the country, Spencer has spent years exploring the world at a slower pace and finding stories in places most people pass by.

In this episode I sit down with Spencer as he shares his journey from discovering photography and bike culture to becoming one of the most respected visual storytellers in the cycling world. We discuss how adventure influences creativity, the lessons learned through bike touring, the enduring appeal of film photography, and why curiosity remains one of the most powerful tools a storyteller can possess.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Spencer's journey into photography and cycling culture
• The fixed-gear movement and discovering bike touring
• Building and riding a tall bike across the country
• Film photography and visual storytelling
• Working with The Radavist
• Public lands and environmental awareness
• Creativity, exploration, and curiosity
• The value of slowing down and taking the long way home

Visit Spencer:

Instagram: @spencerjharding

Ep 112 - Niikai Wells: Visual Storytelling, Healing & Photography That Matters

Episode 112

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 49:57

What if a single photograph could tell an entire story?

For New York-based documentary and portrait photographer Niikai Wells, that's the goal every time he presses the shutter.

On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with military veteran, photographer, and visual storyteller Niikai Wells for a conversation about photography, healing, creativity, and the power of human connection.

Niikai's journey into photography began during one of the most challenging periods of his life. While navigating PTSD and searching for a way to reconnect with himself and the world around him, he picked up a camera. What started as a therapeutic outlet soon evolved into a lifelong pursuit of documenting authentic human experiences and telling stories that resonate across cultures and generations.

At the center of his work is a simple belief: great photography isn't just about what something looks like, it's about what it means.

In This Episode:

• Photography as a tool for healing and personal growth

• Navigating PTSD through creativity

• Documentary and street photography

• The foundations of visual storytelling

• Building meaningful photographic narratives

• The creation of the Visual Storytelling Club

• Mentorship and learning from industry veterans

• Finding your voice as a photographer

• Creating photographs that stand the test of time

• Human connection and the responsibility of storytelling

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