In Episode 102 of the Overheard Podcast, recorded live in Banff, hosts Daniel Ruedl and Matty Rage sit down with Shawayne Dunstan, an author, artist, and creative force whose work continues to resonate far beyond the Bow Valley.

Shawayne Dunstan has published 13 poetry books since 2016, including Tumblebug, Wallflower, and Rise of Shaweezy. In 2025 alone, he released three new collections — Nova, Rise of Shaweezy, and Let This Hold You Over. His latest work explores dedication, love, maturity, and the quiet discipline behind sustained creativity. He is currently writing his 14th book, an autobiography titled Epiphany of a Stargazer, further deepening his personal and philosophical body of work.

This episode dives deep into art, spirituality, and philosophy, offering an honest conversation about creativity as both a pra ...