Zachary Stockill

ZACHARY STOCKILL is an award-winning Canadian researcher, writer, and educator. His writing on culture, politics, and personal development has appeared in publications such as the Huffington Post, Mic, PopMatters, rabble.ca, and many others. He has appeared on HuffPost Live, the Walking The Earth Podcast, and other programs as a guest contributor. His most recent book is Everyday Joy, which has been a number one bestseller in several Amazon categories. You can follow Zachary on twitter @zfstockill, or visit his personal website.
Tim Heidecker’s “Befuddling” Success: An Interview

Tim Heidecker’s “Befuddling” Success: An Interview

The funnyman opens up about the question of “sincerity” and his new album, dealing with criticism, and a sneak preview of the just-premiered fourth seasons of Decker and Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule.
Without a Net: A Conversation with Peter Frampton

Without a Net: A Conversation with Peter Frampton

Peter Frampton: "(W)hen I do finally kick the bucket it's going to read 'Frampton drops dead', it's not going to say 'Frampton Comes Alive!', anymore."
‘How to Watch a Movie’ Is Valuable Reading for Novice Film Buffs

‘How to Watch a Movie’ Is Valuable Reading for Novice Film Buffs

Enlightening insights are scattered throughout, but this book draws familiar conclusions about ways of watching and appreciating film
“At the Service of the Song”: A Conversation with Angelique Kidjo

“At the Service of the Song”: A Conversation with Angelique Kidjo

Angelique Kidjo speaks with conviction and humour about the major issues that drive her, such as the promotion of African music, the education of women, and our shared destiny as a people.
A Voice on Air: Frank Sinatra and the Golden Age of Radio

A Voice on Air: Frank Sinatra and the Golden Age of Radio

Nobody “owned” radio like the Voice, and in the decades since, no other star has come close to dominating the medium like Sinatra, as the newly released boxset A Voice on Air demonstrates
‘The Voice’ at 100: Frank Sinatra Jr. Speaks Out

‘The Voice’ at 100: Frank Sinatra Jr. Speaks Out

On the centennial of his legendary father’s birth, Frank Sinatra Jr. strives to defend the Sinatra legacy, and keep his father’s music alive
“Living and Breathing”: A Conversation With Glen Hansard

“Living and Breathing”: A Conversation With Glen Hansard

With a stellar new album out now, Glen Hansard expresses gratitude for the opportunities afforded to him by the success of Once, while at the same time has his eyes firmly set on the future.
“It’s the Process That’s Wonderful”: An Interview With Spooner Oldham

“It’s the Process That’s Wonderful”: An Interview With Spooner Oldham

Spooner Oldham has built a career out of countless songwriting achievements. Now, some 40 years after his first-ever solo album came out, it's re-released, allowing a whole new generation to rediscover the greatness in Oldham's soulful sound.
‘Hemingway in Love’ Is Engaging and Harrowing Storytelling

‘Hemingway in Love’ Is Engaging and Harrowing Storytelling

The story of the final years of Hemingway’s life have never been told with such eloquence and compassion.
‘Calcutta’ Is a Vivid, Sensitive, and Perceptive Literary Portrait of the City

‘Calcutta’ Is a Vivid, Sensitive, and Perceptive Literary Portrait of the City

The author presents a balanced, if occasionally slow-paced, portrait of his birthplace, detailing his travels and memories of Calcutta over a two-year period.
Exposing the Dark Side of Philanthro-capitalism

Exposing the Dark Side of Philanthro-capitalism

In The New Prophets of Capital, Nicole Aschoff makes clear that there is something new, pervasive, and anti-democratic going on that we ignore at our peril.
‘I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son’ Shows Russell’s Potential

‘I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son’ Shows Russell’s Potential

Kent Russell explores multiple, often bizarre manifestations of American masculinity in addition to his own.