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From The Passenger Seat

From The Passenger Seat

By: Tim Barry
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My name is Tim. I'm a climber living out of my car. I'm from Ireland and currently live in Squamish, BC. I come across a lot of interesting people - some climbers, some not. These are some conversations with them.Tim Barry Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Bawa: The Failures of Canada's Immigration System, Being Forced into Vehicle Dweling
    Jun 5 2026

    Bawa is from India and moved to Canada a few years ago to study tourism. After completing his degree and attaining his work permit as per the prgramme it was suddenly retracted citing a requirement for him to complete an IELTS English exam. After doing so and waiting for that work permit to be reinstated Bawa has been unable to work for the last 9 months and is now stuck living out of his car to survive.

    We chat about his story of coming to Canada, how and why this situation came about and what his future looks like.


    Sorry the lighting is shit haha.

    Music: Ünicorns of Death (Instrumental Version) by Psüche (Epidemic Sound)

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  • Tami Knight: What did Squamish Climbing look like back then?
    May 17 2026

    Tami Knight is a Squamish climbing legend and was a prominent Squamish climber through the 80's, some of the routes she put up include Crime of the Century, Grub Street & Cat Crack. Since this time, Tami has been drawing cartoons that illustrate the shenanigans of the climbers around her, her book Secret Plans, Vol III is a fantastic collection of her works.


    Tami and I chatted about the changes of Squamish over the years, the development of Squamish climbing and her own experiences here. She is ridiculously knowledgeable and has lots to share! Thanks Tami


    Pass It On film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czt0TgQf09k]

    Tami's cartoons: https://tamiknight.com/

    Alpinist 43 crag profile of Squamish by Tami: https://alpinist.com/features/squamish-series-the-early-days/

    Music: Ünicorns of Death (Instrumental Version) by Psüche (Epidemic Sound)

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    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • Hevy Duty: Climbing is Magic
    May 12 2026

    Hevy Duty resides in Squamish. Hevy has contributed extensively to the local community in maintaining and developing crags & trails in The Smoke Bluffs. If you have cragged at the Bluffs, you've likely benefited from the hard work of Hevy, his partner Erica and son Ethan.

    After leaving Yorkshire, Hevy has been based in North America for the last number of decades. He has crossed paths with many names you will recognise. We touched on a lot in this one.

    Cheers Hevy


    Music: Ünicorns of Death (Instrumental Version) by Psüche (Epidemic Sound)

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    1 hr and 33 mins
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