Hosted by Craig McFarlane, this series explores the people who are influencing the world in a positive way. Craig covers everything from art, music, acting, politics, activism, writing and many more incredible stories, people and events around the YYC. New guest every week! Follow us on Instagram: @PTWCraig, Facebook: @PassingTimewithCraig
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
It's CUFF.Docs week all week long!
Craig passes the time with "#skoden" director, Damien Eagle Bear. The two discuss his new film, the stories behind memes, the importance of documentaries and being able to share Indigenous stories. "#skoden" premieres Nov 22nd at 2:30pm.
CUFF.Docs runs Nov 19th-23rd, 2025 at The Globe Cinema in Calgary. Tickets & Schedule available on their website: https://www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/cuffdocs/
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Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
It's CUFF.Docs week all week long!
Craig passes the time once again with his friends at the Calgary Underground Film Festival for the 13th Edition of CUFF.Docs! Festival Programmers Brenda Lieberman, Cameron Macgowan & Brennan Tilley join Craig to talk about documentaries, this year's festival and the joys of watching films with an audience.
CUFF.Docs runs Nov 19th-23rd, 2025 at The Globe Cinema in Calgary. Tickets & Schedule available on their website: https://www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/cuffdocs/
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Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Craig passes the time with a man of many hats, Andrew G. Cooper! The two discuss how Andrew got into the entertainment industry, writing for different mediums, his short film "Strangers", doing improv & getting into puppetry where he worked on Apple TV's "Fraggle Rock".
Craig also gives an update on how much money was raised at "Pat's Night"!
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Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Craig passes the time... LIVE! In the very first live podcast recording, Craig is at The Alberta Indie Film Throwdown: SPOOKY SEASON!
He's joined by Alberta Film Commissioner Adnaan Wasey, ACTRA's National Rep Tina Alford, Producer Jason Wan Lim & Festival Programmer Adam Keresztes to have a discussion about making films in Alberta.
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NOTE: This episode was recorded live on October 19th, 2025 at The Plaza Theatre in Calgary, Alberta.
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Craig passes the time with his buddies and host of his favorite podcast, Andrew Tuck & Ryan Phillips (aka Tuck & Rolls). The trio watch the 1982 classic "Poltergeist" and discuss how it holds up, how scary it was for Tuck (who is not a fan of scary movies) and what they liked and didn't like about the film. They also discuss their current re-watch series of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise.
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Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Craig passes the time with Masterchef Canada season 8 contestant, Bhu Chana. The Calgarian teacher talks about getting on the show, what it's like filming it, and bringing Indian food fusion to television.
Plus, Craig talks about his experience at the new VR Experience by Infinity Experience at Chinook Centre in Calgary.
Masterchef Canada season 8 is currently airing Tuesdays on CTV and on Crave.
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Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Craig passes the time with International Comedian & Storyteller, Marcus Ryan! The two catch-up across the world (Marcus down in Australia, Craig in Canada), talk about Marcus getting into comedy, traveling and just have a great time laughing and catching up.
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Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Craig passes the time with the guys behind one of his favorite treats, Fraser & Bryce of Holy Sh*t Ice Cream!
The trio discuss how the business came to be, working alongside a friend, supporting other small businesses and of course ice cream!
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Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Craig is once again passing the time with his friend, Johann Berg, to discuss this year's Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF). What didn't hit the mark? What did they LOVE? Get their thoughts on this year's event PLUS, Craig will drop some info about some upcoming exciting events including another edition of The Alberta Indie Film Throwdown & Pat's Night 2025.
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Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Craig passes the time with country artist, Robert Adam! The two catch-up since they've last seen each other and discuss Rob's debut album "Governed By The Seasons", being Queer in country music, being a part of Sirius XM Country Search and their upcoming tour around Japan.
"Governed By The Seasons" is available on Oct 3rd wherever you get your music.
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