This week's roundup features epic crossovers between Ed and I Don't Get It, and between Tight Ends and Hockey Feels, plus the roundup debut of 2 and Out, and plenty of worthy episodes about theatre, soccer, Halo, marketing, wrestling, food, masculinity, history, sex, Trek, mental health and politics.
30 MINUTES OR LESS
On I Don't Get It, Paul and Fawnda take in Teatro la Quindicina’s The Importance of Being Earnest, and Tiny Bear Jaws’ Miss Katelyn’s Grade Threes Prepare for the Inevitable. Also, the end of VUE's free event listings.
25 min
On The UnDad, Trent Wilkie welcomes friend, comedian and retired teacher Ken Valgardson to engage in a discussion about comedy, teaching, parenting, and child bowels. It truly is a magical time to be alive.
21 min
This week's first instalment of the Best Wrestling Podcast has Johnathan and Matt discussing Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy, how "PG" shouldn't be used as a crutch, and the WWE Title scene as SummerSlam approaches.
23 min
On the Networker's Quest, Matt and Collette share some of their own tips on organizational strategies, communication, and the overall mindset needed to work effectively as a team player within a business partnership with your life partner.
29 min
The second instalment of the Best Wrestling Podcast sees Johnathan and Matt answering questions asked by you, the listeners. They discuss the underrated, the overrated, who they wish had a world title run, and much more.
23 min
Luiza Campos draws on her experience helping General Electric get traction in Mexico on the latest episode of A Branded World. As she says, it's vital to understand the market you're entering.
25 min
In a quick check in with the Northern Nerdcast, Dan Shessel gives a quick rundown of upcoming events that you won't want to miss! Plus, how to get sneak peek at their upcoming episode.
6 min
30 TO 45 MINUTES
On Part 2 of Press Start to Join's Halo history episode, Josh and Alan cover what 343 did when they took the reins of the franchise, plus a little surprise awaits at the end.
33 min
On a special episode from Press Start to Join, friend of the show Mike, a successful cosplayer who goes by the name Foam Forge Cosplay, shares his perspective on Halo’s influence.
37 min
This episode of Modern Manhood has German Villegas and guest Tim Wenger tackling important questions like, "What does it mean to be a man?" and "What are the words you think of when you hear the word ‘masculinity?’"
42 min
Krystal Anderson is a holistic health-care professional and owner of Little Bird Holistics in Edmonton. She joins Matt and Collette on The Networkers Quest to share her inspiring story.
39 min
This week on the Mess Hall Podcast, Avery is joined by Australian comedian Marcus Ryan to chat Latin-American food, Australian food myths, pizza going too far, and the potential joys of food while travelling. Plus, Vegemite!
38 min
On Press Start to Join, Josh and Alan discuss how the platform you play your games on is linked to your experience, and modders spellchecking code. Plus, graphic novel recommendations.
37 min
In a first-ever cross-over episode for Ed, host Shane Lawrence is joined by the host of I Don't Get It, Fawnda Mithrush, to chat with Gerry Morita and Jody Vanderkerkhove of Mile Zero Dance.
36 min
45 TO 60 MINUTES
In this bonus episode of Assumptions, Kyle and Daniel interview their friend Lish Veldhuijzen to get her perspectives on sexuality, identity, being single, friendships and sex.
46 min
On Let's Find Out, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips dives into how Edmonton came to be known as a prairie city, and how figuring it out challenged his ideas about the land we live on.
47 min
Carl and Joel are back on the 4th Line Podcast to discuss the collection of extensions handed out this offseason, the Ducks bringing back their old logo, and the Summer Hot Seat.
56 min
This week on The Young Gaffers, Jason and Adam talk the Canadian Premier League unveiling Vancouver Island’s Pacific FC, the Calgary Foothills FC, and the need for Canada’s player development pathway to expand beyond our borders.
59 min
On Girl Tries Life, Victoria Smith is joined by world-traveler, Instagrammer, and intuitive eater Jen Rawson to discuss her year of epic travel adventures with her husband.
51 min
Travis Currah and Brazilian Ty get you set for Week 7 of the Canadian Football League on the latest 2 and Out. Hear their predictions and fantasy football picks for this weekend's games. And it's not too late to catch up on the recap of last weekend.
46 min
MORE THAN 60 MINUTES
On I Have Some Notes, Gregg Beever and Scott Bourgeois are joined by Evan Adnams to share notes for one of the more questionable Trek films. The Next Generation films in particular form a quartet of mediocrity that partially inspired the creation of this very movie-fixing podcast!
68 min
On That's So Maven, Andrea Beça sits down with Blake Loates, photographer and mental health advocate, to talk about speaking up about mental illness and stepping away from solo entrepreneurship, struggling with collaboration, and more.
72 min
On the Daveberta podcast, Dave and Ryan discuss Derek Fildebrandt‘s Freedom Conservative Party, Rachel Notley‘s role at the Council of the Federation meeting, Greyhound withdrawing from western Canada, and the mailbag.
82 min
Loyal Company of the River Valley has Part 2 of Nate and Adam's discussion with the fan roundtable about the experience of the FC Edmonton launch. A keg was involved.
75 min
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Vanda of Tight Ends is thrilled to welcome Steven Schapansky from the Hockey Feels podcast to chat ESPYs and NHL vs NFL, plus, what their respective leagues’ seasons may bring this winter.
73 min
AFFILIATES & SPONSORS
In addition to the Edmonton Community Foundation's Well Endowed Podcast, we'd also like to draw your attention to the ECF's excellent blog. Check out this recent post from the Edmonton Shift Lab's Ashley Dryburgh on how to begin to move the needle on the complex problem of racism.
Lunch with a Side of Opera
At ATB Financial, The Branch for Arts + Culture in Calgary teamed up with Cowtown Opera for a series of lunchtime concerts. Watch as two singers go head-to-head in an epic sing-off! And be sure to follow @atbfinancial on Twitter for more video vignettes from around the province.
Don't miss a thing
The roundup is taking a break next week, but we'll return to highlighting recent episodes from our member podcasts after the August long weekend. You can always explore our member podcasts by visiting our newly reorganized home page at albertapodcastnetwork.com.
The weekly newsletter will take a break, too, but we'll be back at it in August, so make sure you subscribe. Besides sharing updates on our network and the Alberta podcast scene, we'll also be sharing offer codes for exciting events and other valuable goodies in the coming weeks.