Nathan Iles

Nathan Iles is a freelance writer, photographer, and communications specialist who has worked in Calgary’s arts, non-profit, and media sectors for over a decade. He is an honours graduate from the Journalism program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Print and Online Major) and earned a Theatre Performance diploma from Mount Royal University.

Nathan is the editor for The Scene magazine, lead biography writer for Sled Island, and a freelance copywriter and editor. He's worked with POD Marketing, ATB Financial, and various independent artists on copy creation. He is also the co-host and principal researcher for the Last Gen Arcade podcast. This show explores the development history of retro video games in a comedic and informative manner. You can also hear Nathan’s work as a member of the musical group Brain Bent, a Calgary-based new-wave band that explores anxiety and social issues through a satirical lens and theatrical performance.