115 episodes
Ep 115 - Travis W. Keyes On Cinematic Storytelling & Why Authenticity Always Wins
15/07/2026 | 48 mins.What makes a photograph unforgettable?
For filmmaker, photographer, and creative director Travis W. Keyes, it's rarely the perfectly posed moment. It's everything in between, the quiet expressions, genuine emotion, unexpected connection, and the stories that unfold when people simply allow themselves to be seen.
In this episode of The PHYS Podcast, host Tyson Martin sits down with Travis to explore a creative journey that has taken him from film and television production to becoming one of New York City's most respected cinematic portrait photographers and filmmakers. Together, they discuss how photography became a path toward healing, why storytelling will always outlast trends, and how building meaningful relationships has shaped every chapter of his career.
This is a conversation about slowing down, paying attention, and creating work that leaves people feeling something long after they've put the camera down.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The power of cinematic storytelling in photography and film
• Finding authentic moments instead of manufactured ones
• Building meaningful connections with the people you photograph
• Photography as a tool for healing and personal growth
• Producing an independent feature film from the ground up
• Creative entrepreneurship and building a lasting brand
• Mentorship, education, and giving back to the creative community
• Working with major brands while staying true to your vision
• Why authenticity will always outlast trends
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Instagram: @twkeyes
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Web: www.traviswkeyes.com
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YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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Patreon- What does it take to create work that truly means something?
In this episode of The PHYS Podcast, Tyson Martin sits down with Ontario-based creative director, photographer, and filmmaker Kofi Yeboah for a conversation about creativity, culture, purpose, and the lifelong pursuit of meaningful storytelling.
Kofi shares how his experiences have shaped the way he approaches photography and filmmaking, why creating with intention matters more than chasing trends, and how developing your own perspective can become your greatest creative strength. Together, they explore the importance of building a body of work that reflects who you are, embracing your unique voice, and creating images that connect with people on a deeper, more human level.
This isn't a conversation about camera gear or technical perfection. It's about the stories we choose to tell, the responsibility that comes with documenting the world around us, and the power of creativity to inspire connection, empathy, and understanding.
Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker, artist, or simply someone searching for a more intentional creative life, this episode offers an honest look at what it means to create work with purpose.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Building a meaningful body of creative work
• Photography and filmmaking as storytelling tools
• Creativity, culture, and identity
• Developing your own visual voice
• Creating with intention instead of following trends
• The importance of perspective and human connection
• Finding purpose through the creative process
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Instagram: @imkofiyeboah
Threads: @imkofiyeboah
YouTube: @KofiYeboah
Web: www.kythecreative.com
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Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
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YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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Patreon Ep 113 - The Long Way Home: Spencer Harding on Adventure, Photography & the Stories Found Between
24/06/2026 | 59 mins.What draws someone to spend their life chasing forgotten roads, sleeping under the stars, riding strange bicycles, and documenting the world through a camera?
For Tucson-based photographer, writer, and bike touring advocate Spencer Harding, those pursuits have become a way of life.
A longtime contributing editor and writer for The Radavist, Spencer is widely recognized throughout the cycling and bikepacking communities for his distinctive film photography, adventurous spirit, and passion for unconventional bicycles. From the fixed-gear boom of early-2000s Los Angeles to riding a self-built tall bike across the country, Spencer has spent years exploring the world at a slower pace and finding stories in places most people pass by.
In this episode I sit down with Spencer as he shares his journey from discovering photography and bike culture to becoming one of the most respected visual storytellers in the cycling world. We discuss how adventure influences creativity, the lessons learned through bike touring, the enduring appeal of film photography, and why curiosity remains one of the most powerful tools a storyteller can possess.
In This Episode We Discuss:
• Spencer's journey into photography and cycling culture
• The fixed-gear movement and discovering bike touring
• Building and riding a tall bike across the country
• Film photography and visual storytelling
• Working with The Radavist
• Public lands and environmental awareness
• Creativity, exploration, and curiosity
• The value of slowing down and taking the long way home
Visit Spencer:
Instagram: @spencerjharding
Web: www.spencerjharding.com
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Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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Patreon- What if a single photograph could tell an entire story?
For New York-based documentary and portrait photographer Niikai Wells, that's the goal every time he presses the shutter.
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with military veteran, photographer, and visual storyteller Niikai Wells for a conversation about photography, healing, creativity, and the power of human connection.
Niikai's journey into photography began during one of the most challenging periods of his life. While navigating PTSD and searching for a way to reconnect with himself and the world around him, he picked up a camera. What started as a therapeutic outlet soon evolved into a lifelong pursuit of documenting authentic human experiences and telling stories that resonate across cultures and generations.
At the center of his work is a simple belief: great photography isn't just about what something looks like, it's about what it means.
In This Episode:
• Photography as a tool for healing and personal growth
• Navigating PTSD through creativity
• Documentary and street photography
• The foundations of visual storytelling
• Building meaningful photographic narratives
• The creation of the Visual Storytelling Club
• Mentorship and learning from industry veterans
• Finding your voice as a photographer
• Creating photographs that stand the test of time
• Human connection and the responsibility of storytelling
Visit Niikai:
Instagram: @niikaiwells
Threads: @niikaiwells
Web: www.niikaiwells.com
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Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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Patreon Ep 111 - Trent Mitchell: Award-Winning Photography, Australian Lustre & The Art of Seeing Differently
10/06/2026 | 55 mins.In this episode I sit down with Trent Mitchell, one of Australia's most respected photographers, authors, and visual storytellers.
For more than two decades, Trent has been creating work that explores the relationship between people, landscape, culture, and the environments we shape and that shape us. Whether working in black and white or color, film or digital, his photography reveals the beauty, complexity, humor, and contradictions of the modern world with a style that is instantly recognizable.
His work has earned international acclaim, including winning the prestigious Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize, recognition from the International Photography Awards, Sony World Photography Awards, Head On, Australian Life Photography Awards, and exhibitions spanning Australia and Europe. In 2025, his celebrated project Australian Lustre was showcased in a solo exhibition at the Australian Embassy in Paris.
In This Episode We Discuss:
• Landscape photography and environmental storytelling
• Documentary photography and visual narratives
• Creating meaningful photobooks
• The making of Australian Lustre
• Leica cameras and photographic philosophy
• Film photography vs digital photography
• Long-term creative projects
• Photography exhibitions and publishing
• Australian culture and landscapes
• Creativity, observation, and finding your voice
Books by Trent Mitchell:
• Australian Lustre
• Inner Atlas
• Chasing the Curve: A Portrait of the Sea
• Above/Below
Visit Trent:
Instagram: @trentmitchelleditions
Web: www.trentmitchell.com
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Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
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YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
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The PHYS Podcast is where creativity, storytelling, and human experience meet. Hosted by Tyson Martin, the show features conversations with photographers, filmmakers, artists, adventurers, and storytellers from around the world. Through honest discussions on creativity, resilience, mental health, and the power of visual storytelling, each episode explores the stories behind the people who inspire us. Listened to in 87+ countries, The PHYS Podcast reminds us that creativity has the power to connect, heal, and transform lives.
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