Bon Victoriage
@bonvictoriage.bsky.social
An eye-opening storytelling journey aboard a motorised pedicab with Driver and Host Johnny Brenneman on the colourful streets of Greater Victoria. Each episode features a different community's representatives in the back seat.
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.
Poster: Ministry of Casual Living.
October 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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.
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.
July 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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.
July 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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.
July 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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!
July 4, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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!
July 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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.
June 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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 🎸🛹 🏊♀️
June 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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 🔥🙂
June 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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!
The Indeflatable Unicorn - A Video Essay
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June 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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...
Proud to be able to share it with the world tonight.
More details here:
cinevic.ca/event/member...
June 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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...
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!!
June 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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-...
Proud to be able to share it with the world this Wednesday, June 11.
More details here:
archieapp.co/haus-of-owl-...
June 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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-...
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!!
June 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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...
See the full gallery (and filmed Q&A footage!) here: journeybyjohnny.com/photo-galler...
June 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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...
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
Wes featured in Bon Victoriage Episode 6, Jazz and the Flow State, which you can watch in full at: Bonvictoriage.com
June 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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
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!
1923 Fernwood Rd! Get there by 7PM to ensure you don't miss out on any of the fun!
May 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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!
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!)
(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!)
May 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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!)
(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
Stream the episode at bonvictoriage.com, on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+, and Bon Victoriage's Channel: youtube.com/@BonVictoriage
May 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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
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
The full episode is out now: youtube.com/@BonVictoriage
May 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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
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
Stream the full episode starting tomorrow: youtube.com/@BonVictoriage
May 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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
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.
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 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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.
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...
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...
May 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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...
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
May 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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