What is The Commonwealth Club?
California is supposed to be sunny, but it was decidedly otherwise as Charlie, Aidan and Stuart hurtled along the US 101-S towards Cupertino last March. It was raining. Torrentially. What should have been a simple one hour journey turned – as the rain slowed the traffic and the shocked West Coasters wondered what was happening to their usually balmy climes – into an hour forty five. And then, to compound it all, Charlie turned off the freeway a few stops too early. Twice. In doing so he treated the trio to the chalk and cheese delights of both Redwood City and Stanford College. At least no-one could complain that the route wasn’t scenic.
But here is the thing: the conversation was so easy and interesting and ever-so-slightly.. colonial that it didn’t matter. It could have been three hours, or four, and it would still have been worth the trip and the price of the gas. An idea was born. A podcast. It’s name would be The Commonwealth Club. It would feature three twenty-something guys from various parts of the non-American English speaking world who share an interest in technology, video and design which ranges from the accessible to the downright nerdy. They would have a chat every two weeks and put it up on the internet for all to share.
Who is in The Commonwealth Club?
British Empire – London Branch
Charles C. W. Cooke is a writer, rollercoaster lover, wino and traveller. Although not necessarily in that order. Twitter: @charlescwcooke
Aidan Hornsby is a designer, motion graphics artist and filmmaker. He co-founded Digital Flair with Charlie in early 2011. He spends his spare time travelling, consuming fine foods and worrying about keyframes and pixel-perfection. Twitter: @aidanhornsby
Colonies – Royal Canada
Stuart Bowness is an entrepreneur, technophile, designer, photographer, adventurer, sailor and a connoisseur of fine watches. He runs Simple Station, a UI design company, along with MediaCore, an open source online video platform. He has a passion for good laughs, and is naturally very committed to the Queen, the latter of which has necessitated his position in the Commonwealth Club. Tea anyone? Twitter: @stuartbowness
Can I join The Commonwealth Club?
Only if you know the secret handshake.