
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

Jan 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
54 min
Craig passes the time with a few folks behind Calgary music group, Revv52. Craig is joined by artistic director John Morgan & performer Jody Alexander. The trio discuss what makes Revv52 different, how the COVID pandemic made them have to switch gears and their upcoming Calgary show "A Night At The Movies", happening January 30th & 31st!
Tickets for "A Night At The Movies" are available on their website: https://revv52.com/upcoming/
Watch past Revv52's performances on YouTube. Follow @PTWCraig on Facebook & Instagram for all the fun ways to pass the time.

Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
55 min
FULL SPOILERS AHEAD FOR ALL OF STRANGER THINGS!!
Craig is kicking off season 3 with his old friend Ryan Phillips as they finish their SPOILER filled watch of the final episode of "Stranger Things". Did the series end on a high? How does this compare to the rest of the season and the rest of the series? Are they happy about where characters ended up?
Plus, the two mention other TV show finales that did or did not hit the mark.
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Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
49 min
Craig passes the time with Edmonton born artist, Trevor "Stickman" Stickel. The two discuss how Trevor got into art, the relationship between art & music, the micro doc about him, the art scene in Alberta and about his current exhibit in New York.
Check out Stickman's exhibit at Park West Gallery Soho Exhibit in New York until January 15th, 2026.
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Dec 29, 2025
Dec 29, 2025
1hr 1 min
SPOILERS FOR VOLUME 2 OF STRANGER THINGS 5!
In this bonus episode, Craig is joined once again by Ryan Phillips of "Tuck & Rolls" podcast to discuss volume 2 of Stranger Things 5. What worked and what didn't? What did we think of answers that were finally given? What are our final predictions for the finale?
Plus, Ryan & Craig discuss some other recent shows and movies they suggest to watch in winter.

Dec 24, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
1hr 59 sec
SPOILERS AHEAD FOR 1984's "GREMLINS".
Happy Holidays! In this special Christmas themed episode, Craig is joined once again by his friends Ryan Phillips & Andrew Tuck from "Tuck & Rolls" to rewatch the 1984 film "Gremlins". What worked and what didn't? How do the effects hold up? Is this a Christmas movie?
Trigger Warning: This episode, like the movie, mentions suicide, death and grief at Christmas. Viewer discretion is advised.
Listen to "Tuck & Rolls" podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
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Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
33 min
SPOILERS AHEAD FOR MASTERCHEF CANADA SEASON 8!
Craig passes the time once again with Masterchef Canada contestant, Bhu Chana. Bhu returns to discuss her entire season of Masterchef Canada, including what challenges she loved, what was the most difficult and the love she's feeling from her friends and family.
Craig also shares some Christmas films to watch and gives a message to all those affected by recent world tragedies.
Masterchef Canada Season 8 airs on CTV and available next day on Crave.
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Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
50 min
Craig passes the time with writer/director, Noam Gonick, and producer, Justine Pimlott, to discuss their new documentary "Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance".
The trio discuss what it was like to cover a documentary about Queer history in Canada, trying to tell as many stories as possible, and why this film is so important.
"Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance" is now available to watch for free at https://www.nfb.ca/film/parade/
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Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
58 min
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS ABOUT THE FIRST FOUR EPISODES OF STRANGER THINGS 5!
Craig passes the time with his friend, Ryan Phillips in a spoiler filled review of Vol 1 of Stranger Things 5! The two discuss the first four episodes including what worked, what didn't, who is standing out and all the fun surprises and twists. They also make their predictions of what will happen in the final episodes of the series and Ryan gives some suggestions for other things to watch while waiting for those episodes.
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Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
49 min
Craig passes the time with Mike Migliara & Victoria Givlin. The trio discuss how Mike got into casting and founded The Screen Acting Academy, how Victoria got into the entertainment business and how important networking is. They also chat about Christmas & the Celebration of the Screen Acting Academy, Cornerstone Collage of Alberta (CCAB) and Ascent Stories partnership on December 5th where Craig will be hosting an industry panel.
Tickets available at: https://screenactingacademy.ca/
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Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
55 min
Craig passes the time with comedian Spencer Streichert. The two friends catch-up and talk about Spencer's first comedy special, "Cowboy #2", being open and honest about mental health issues, and the comedy scene in Calgary lately.
"Cowboy #2" is now available to watch for free on YouTube.
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