Okay, okay, we admit it. We go a little gaga during a full moon. You may have already noticed. This weekend's Cold Moon is the longest of the year, falling closely to the winter solstice on Dec. 21. With cultures around the globe recognizing this astrological turning point in the cycle, we're pretty sure there's going to be some powerful energy in that night sky. So take a note from the wisdom of Baba Yaga: Soak a glass of water in the moonlight, then drink it in the morn and feel all that lunar goodness.
If that's too woo-woo for you, fear not. Our podcasters have plenty of Yuletide episodes lined up for your secular and not-at-all superstitious star-gazing pleasure.
Also: If you know of great Alberta-based podcasts produced by BIPOC or LGBQT2S+ hosts, or any local shows we should know, tell us about them! You can also encourage them to check out our submission guidelines. We'll be reviewing applications for new member shows in January, and are also looking for diverse podcasts to boost in our 2022 Pod Power shout-outs.
We're taking a break over the next couple of weeks to examine our star charts and draft our New Year's resolutions — but we'll be back with the usual roundup on Jan. 6. 'Til then, stay warm out there, and happy holidays, from our fam to yours.
The “subscribe” button on any of the Listen Notes playlists will let you grab a playlist for your podcatcher. Sample the shows below, or check out the full week’s roundup on Spotify.
SOCIETY & CULTURE
The Well Endowed Podcast learns about The Way In, a mental health initiative piloted by Edmonton Public Schools. Let’s Find Out hears from Dr. Andrew Woolford, a scholar in genocide studies, about defining genocide in Canada, and how Indigenous scholars and communities are moving beyond colonial definitions of group destruction. Speaking Municipally wraps up the year with the annual Jeopardy episode, this time testing the knowledge of former mayors Don Iveson, Naheed Nenshi, and Tara Veer. Adrienne King and Matt Solberg join The Daveberta Podcast to examine the year of challenges for Premier Jason Kenney, and the now open-for-voting Best of Alberta Politics survey.
SPORTS
Travis and Ty recap the 108th Grey Cup and the Bombers’ second consecutive trophy on 2 and Out CFL Podcast. Jim looks at the successful volleyball program at Red Deer Polytechnic with current coach Chris Wandler on Armchair Sports. Max Verstappen was crowned Formula 1’s world champion at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last Sunday, and Get Checkered analyzed the race’s controversial ending. Kwaku Boateng returns to The Turf District to talk about the Grey Cup game and game-play rumours.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Bollywood is For Lovers studies up on Indian history with three biopics about revolutionaries during the Indian independence movement. Makda talks with poet Isabella Wang about her debut full-length collection, Pebble Swing, on Glass Bookshop Radio. Sam and Indy chat about their favourite Christmas and holiday songs on I Love This, You Should Too. Our heroes look at 1971’s Vanishing Point on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. The Read-Along moves along to the eighth chapter of Yoon Ha Lee’s Phoenix Extravagant. A special episode on Stephen Spielberg’s West Side Story is on tap to wrap up the year for Putting It Together. Karen and Griffin are joined by Anna Cummer to chat about the Alberta Theatre Projects production of her play In Wonderland on The Breakfast Dish.
LIFE & WORK
Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life sits down with Rebecca Mieliwocki (2012 National Teacher of the Year in the U.S.) on making the transition from celebrated classroom teacher to working with teachers to improve the profession. Healthy Lifestyle Design looks at another “good enough” Christmas under the pandemic. The 2nd Floor sits down with Jon Cheung, founder and CEO of Evolve Strength, a fast-growing chain of gyms based in Edmonton. The Future Of dives into the future of trade, including the emerging field of trading intellectual property and services, with ATB’s deputy chief economist Rob Roach. The ladies look at adapting Gordon Ramsay’s beef Wellington recipe for the holiday table on Three Kitchens.
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