October 30: Join us @ 5PM, 6PM, and 7PM for a special screening of Bon Victoriage Episode 7, "Those Who Never Leave," our Halloween episode with John Adams, at the amazing Ministry of Casual Living gallery... and check out the corvid exhibit, while you're at it! Poster: Ministry of Casual Living.

A final semi-random selection of shots from last week's sojourn in Montreal that didn't fit in the previous galleries.

After everything I've seen, I am now able to confirm the stereotypes about Montreal as a hub for performing arts and culture are true. Whilst wandering the city, I stumbled upon, among other things, an amazing circus festival called "Montréal Complètement Cirque" doing a free show in a square.

As a tour guide, I appreciate the chance to learn about unusual architectural spaces around the world. Last week in Montreal, I visited Habitat 67 with storyteller/tour guide Jacob Finch taking us around Safdie's iconic, ultimately unfinished, experiment in social housing and psychedelic brutalism.

We did it! Two days in a row filming all new episodes for season two. For the punk episode, we filmed with author and radio host Jason Lamb, Murray "the Cretin" Acton from the Dayglos, Victoria City Councillor Matt Dell, Al Smith from The Coda, members of Nuh Uh the Band, and more!

Just a few highlights from our first day of filming Bon Victoriage Season 2 with Susan Simmons, "Blind Marc" from the Dayglos, the Spirit Orcas, and more!

The Bon Victoriage team had a great time hanging out with Nuh Uh the Band and Jason Lamb this weekend at the Paul Phillips Hall in Fernwood. Punk rock episode filming at long last this week! More updates to come! Stay tuned.

Episode pre-production continued yesterday with a (virtual) meeting with the legendary drummer for the Dayglos, Blind Marc, who will join us in episode 2, along with Susan Simmons and Meliah Motchman of the Spirit Orcas, talking accessibility and athletics! Getting so excited about this season 🎸🛹 🏊‍♀️

Today our team met another great guest for Season 2's forthcoming accessibility and athletics episode with Susan Simmons and Meliah Motchman of the Spirit Orcas! This season of Bon Victoriage is going to be fire 🔥🙂

Before I could ride an oversized tricycle for Bon Victoriage, I had to ride an inflatable unicorn. You can now watch the video essay in full on YouTube!

Before I ever even sat in a oversized tricycle, I reignited my passion for film while making a braided video essay called The Indeflatable Unicorn for a Personal Narrative class. Proud to be able to share it with the world tonight. More details here: cinevic.ca/event/member...

Had a great planning session for our forthcoming Season 2 accessibility and athletics episode along with BV co-producer Melanie Wood and guest storyteller, athlete, advocate broadcaster, and all around inspiring human Susan Simmons yesterday. This season's going to be amazing!!

Before I ever even sat in a oversized tricycle, I reignited my passion for film while making a braided video essay called The Indeflatable Unicorn for a Personal Narrative class. Proud to be able to share it with the world this Wednesday, June 11. More details here: archieapp.co/haus-of-owl-...

Had a fun planning session for our forthcoming Season 2 punk rock episode along with Bon Vic co-producer Melanie Wood and guest storyteller, author, radio broadcaster, and all around stand-up guy Jason Lamb at The Drake Eatery Victoria yesterday. Getting really excited to film this thing!!

Highlights from last Tuesday’s amazing screening and concert for Bon Victoriage episode 8, “Journey Behind the Journey,” featuring a live set from DJ sLow and appearances from episode guests. See the full gallery (and filmed Q&A footage!) here: journeybyjohnny.com/photo-galler...

Great show last night with my buddy Wes Carroll live at The Mint (Voir Dire also did a great psychedelic set!) Wes featured in Bon Victoriage Episode 6, Jazz and the Flow State, which you can watch in full at: Bonvictoriage.com

Just a reminder, everyone, that this is tonight! Lots of friendly, familiar faces of Victorian communities! Live set from DJ sLow! Housebaked delicious cookies from La Boulangerie de Claire! Exclusive episode clips! 1923 Fernwood Rd! Get there by 7PM to ensure you don't miss out on any of the fun!

The other night, I took some lovely people on a pedicab tour to the Empress Hotel. This is how it went. (Want to hear more of my s̶t̶o̶r̶y̶t̶e̶l̶l̶i̶n̶g̶ a̶n̶d̶ w̶e̶l̶l̶-̶r̶e̶s̶e̶a̶r̶c̶h̶e̶d̶ V̶i̶c̶t̶o̶r̶i̶a̶ f̶a̶c̶t̶s̶ terrible dad jokes? Come to the Paul Phillips Hall in Fernwood this Tuesday the 27th for a public screening of Episode 8!)

In this clip, secondary pedicab operator Russell and Johnny discuss stereotypes around masculinity, drag, and the value of exploring Victoria on an oversized tricycle. Stream the episode at bonvictoriage.com, on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+, and Bon Victoriage's Channel: youtube.com/@BonVictoriage

Our Season Finale episode, “The Journey Behind the Journey,” brings members of our crew together for a rotating discussion about the experience of making this series, and what it taught us, both about Victoria and ourselves. The full episode is out now: youtube.com/@BonVictoriage

Our Season Finale episode, “The Journey Behind the Journey,” brings members of our crew together for a rotating discussion about the experience of making this series, and what it taught us, both about Victoria and ourselves. Stream the full episode starting tomorrow: youtube.com/@BonVictoriage

Me and David Malysheff discuss CineVic and our initial "Pitch Brunch" meeting! Clip from episode 8, "The Journey Behind the Journey," all about how we made this crazy storytelling-on-a-pedicab vodcast series. In this clip, DP David and I discuss meeting at a CineVic event called the Pitch Brunch.

May 27: Join us @ 7PM for a special screening of Bon Victoriage Episode 8 and a live set from DJ sLow. The season finale brings members of our crew together for a rotating discussion about the experience of making this series. Poster: Jackson Morstad Event link: www.facebook.com/share/18kxY5...

In Bon Victoriage Episode 7, “Those Who Never Leave,” we explore some streets and buildings in Victoria considered to be haunted, along with guide John Adams from @discoverthepast.bsky.social Walking Tours. Stream today at bonvictoriage.com, on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+, and youtube.com/@BonVictoriage

Coming up next week—the 13th!—Bon Victoriage takes us on a haunted pedicab tour with legendary historian and storyteller from @discoverthepast.bsky.social, John Adams. Explore Victoria’s most credibly haunted sites while learning the historical context behind the stories. Details: bonvictoriage.com

What an amazing jam with the talented musicians who appeared at Thursday's amazing jazz episode screening and concert at The Mint, including Wes Carroll, Nathan Shelby, Kelby MacNayr, Rowan Farintosh, Seth Leupold, and Jonathan Brenneman. Watch full performance here: youtu.be/yLwVQqI5uHw

Rapper (and episode guest!) Nathan Shelby brought down the house with his smooth flow track “Hot With It,” at Thursday's amazing screening concert for Bon Victoriage ep 6, accompanied by Wes Carroll, Kelby MacNayr, Rowan Farintosh and Seth Leupold. Watch an extended clip here: youtu.be/yLwVQqI5uHw

Bon Victoriage Ep 6, “Jazz and the Flow State,” is all about improvisation, with Wes Carroll, a modern jazz fusion musician with a strong social conscience. Stream the episode today at bonvictoriage.com, on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+, and Bon Victoriage's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@BonVictoriage

Highlights from Thursday's amazing screening / concert for Bon Victoriage ep6, "Jazz and the Flow State," with performances by Wes Carroll, Kelby MacNayr, Nathan Shelby, Rowan Farintosh, Seth Leupold, DJ sLow, and me! See full gallery (and concert footage!) here: journeybyjohnny.com/photo-galler...

🌃 TONIGHT! 🌛 🎷CONCERT, COCKTAILS & DOCUMENTARY! 🎬 Bon Victoriage Ep. 6 (Jazz): Coming out on May 6, but tonight (May 1) you can watch a special sneak preview tonight at Victoria's The Mint, with a live concert from many of the performers who appear in the episode. 🎟 Tix: tinyurl.com/7rte6ey6

🎷CONCERT, COCKTAILS & DOCUMENTARY! 🎬 🎺 Thursday May 1 // 6:30 🗓️ 🍀 The Mint Victoria, 1414 Douglas 🩷 Sliding scale, pay what you can 🎟 Tix: tinyurl.com/7rte6ey6

In Bon Victoriage Episode 5, science communicator Sarika Cullis-Suzuki helps us peer beneath the waves at some of the fascinating species who share their ecosystem with us, most especially a singing fish. Stream today on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+, and our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@BonVictoriage

Victoria film peeps! Next Saturday May 3 (not tomorrow), come see David and me speak about our experience producing Bon Victoriage, from the very beginnings last year to preparing for a second season today. Details below. Limited capacity * Reserve your seat ASAP www.eventbrite.ca/.../indieind....

Coming up next week, Bon Victoriage takes us on a pedicab journey around Victoria, along with Sarika Cullis-Suzuki, co-host of CBC's The Nature of Things. Together, we'll peer beneath the waves at some of the fascinating species who share their ecosystem with us! More details at: bonvictoriage.com

🎷CONCERT, COCKTAILS & DOCUMENTARY! 🎬 🎺 Thursday May 1 // 6:30 🗓️ 🩷 Sliding scale, pay what you can Join us for a special episode premiere screening of Bon Victoriage, and live music featuring Wes Carroll, Rowan Farintosh, Nathan Shelby, DJ sLow and Kelby MacNayr. More details: bonvictoriage.com

Some BTS shots from Bon Victoriage episode 4, "Drag and The Great Unknown," starring Eddi.licious, Henrietta Dubet, and more! You can stream the full episode today at bonvictoriage.com, and on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+, and Bon Victoriage's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@BonVictoriage

Bon Victoriage Episode 4, “Drag and The Great Unknown," stars @eddi.licious, a legendary local drag king, taking us on a special queer pedicab tour. Stream the full episode today at bonvictoriage.com, and on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+, and Bon Victoriage's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@BonVictoriage

Exciting news to share today! Bon Victoriage, Victoria's first and only storytelling travel podcast-on-a-pedicab, has officially been greenlit for a second season with TELUS @storyhive.bsky.social... So you'll be seeing us on the streets of Victoria a whole lot more this summer! Woohoo!

Get ready for a wild pedicab tour through Victoria with Jimbo the Drag Clown and their mama Mary in Bon Victoriage Episode 3, "The friend you don't yet know"! Out now on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@BonVictoriage

Get ready for a wild pedicab tour through Victoria with Jimbo the Drag Clown and their mama Mary in Bon Victoriage Episode 3, "The friend you don't yet know"! Premieres tonight, April 15th at 7PM (PT) on @bonvictoriage's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@BonVictoriage

Bon Victoriage Episode 3, "The friend you don't yet know," takes Jimbo the Drag Clown (winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8!) and their mama Mary on a pedicab tour through the city they call home, Victoria. Tomorrow, April 15th, at 7PM (PT), you can watch the full episode at Bonvictoriage.com!

Bon Victoriage Episodes 1&2 are now released, and ready for the world to stream! The second one, “Pathways off Pandora,” takes us with social worker Grant McKenzie for Our Place Society, sharing experiences working in the trenches with some of Victoria’s most vulnerable people. bonvictoriage.com

Bon Victoriage Episodes 1&2 are now released, and ready for the world to stream! The first one, "We Came Here With Nothing," takes us through Victoria's historic Chinatown with a couple members of the community, helping to understand the past, present, and future of this district. bonvictoriage.com

Highlights from Saturday's amazing The Vicious Poodle premiere of Bon Victoriage episodes 3&4 "The friend you don't yet know" and "Drag and The Great Unknown" with appearances from Jimbo the Drag Clown, Eddi Licious, Henrietta Dubet, and more. Full gallery here: journeybyjohnny.com/photo-galler...

Highlights from last week's premiere screening of Bon Victoriage episode 1, "We came here with nothing," with Charlayne Thornton-Joe (Victoria Chinatown Museum), Sam Low (DJ sLow), Nora Butz (Tam Kung Temple), food by Friends & Family Bake. Full gallery here: journeybyjohnny.com/photo-galler...

Bon Victoriage just received some great coverage on Black Press outlets! A fantastic article courtesy of Christine van Reeuwyk, and a hilarious, informative video report from the very talented Harry Corro! You can find both article and video at: journeybyjohnny.com/bon-vic-news

April 1, community screening Episode 1. $10-20 suggested donation, no one turned away(!) 7-11 p.m. Paul Phillips Hall 1923 Fernwood Rd., Victoria, BC Live Q&A with Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Sam Low, Nora Butz. Baked goods by Friends & Family Bake Live Set by DJ sLow bonvictoriage.com#calendar

Bon Victoriage!—a new 8-part documentary video podcast series produced with the support of TELUS @storyhive.bsky.social—will premiere on April 8, 2025 on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+, and STORYHIVE’s YouTube. #bonvictoriage #victoriabc #britishcolumbia #videopodcast #rickshaw #pedicab #canada #travel

Some stills from the (forthcoming) first season of Bon Victoriage! (3/3)