Tune in to this past week’s podcast episodes from our members and affiliates, rounded up into playlists so you can choose the topic that appeals to you. The “subscribe” button will let you grab a playlist for your podcatcher. Or, you can sample the shows below.
ALBERTA STORIES
Don’t Call Me a Guru’s Linda Hoang chats with comedian Lars Callieou about his approach to social media. I Don’t Get It discusses online improv and the nature of comedy with Die Nasty’s Peter Brown. Janet and Pamella Heikel share some meditative thought practices in a series of “Quarantine Contemplations” on Healthy Lifestyle Design. Eat More Barbecue shares two bonus episodes talking with Alberta BBQ joints about how they are navigating the pandemic. The Mess Hall Podcast gets into to taste-testing different types of retro candy and a mixed bag of random treats. For Kicks discusses the impact of COVID-19 on FC Edmonton with Nate and Adam from Loyal Company of the River Valley, who return the favour with a discussion of the status of the Canadian women’s national team with Jessica and Katie. And Speaking Municipally chats with Tim Querengesser about counteracting populism, with particular thoughts on councillors Mike Nickel and Jon Dziadyk.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Read-Along moves ahead to Chapter 7 of Sophie Hannah’s book Perfect Little Children. Our favourite inter-dimensional traveller Ken Likeley is back with a tale of specialty rocks and aliens on Makeshift Stories. It’s a Conspiracy! discusses Johnny Cash’s fashion and whether Michael Jackson was a castrato with Quinn from the Learning to Listen podcast. Eat More Barbecue talks with Jocelyn Martel, Christian Cote, and Benoit Lord about their weekly Virtual BBQ Competition. On an I Have Some Notes takeover episode, Danica, Anita and Erin work out the kinks in Hudson Hawk. The Machine chooses the dark comedy Election for our heroes to take in on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. Press Start to Join talks tech security, Oculus Quest, and sneaky phishing scams.
LEARNING
Ed - Conversations about the Teaching Life talks with Matt Miller, author of Ditch that Textbook, about how to deliver the best instruction to students during this time of isolation. Cross-polliNation learns about the gig economy and its role in today’s workplace with author and consultant Diane Mulcahy. A Branded World offers three elements to help you contemplate new opportunities for your business. Creative Block hears about Michael Cronin’s journey to building his social media ad marketing company, Acquire Agency. Vanda revisits her interview with marine biologist Andrew Lewin and reviews eco-friendly stadiums on a special Earth Day episode of Tight Ends.
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