Perhaps it's that we've all been cloistered lately, but news of NASA's successful landing of its Mars rover gave humanity a little something to celebrate this week. Its mission? To search for signs of life on the red planet. Its name? Perseverance.
As we work through the troubles plaguing our own sphere, the thought that we might not be alone in the universe feels kinda nice. As ever, the crew at APN are here with new listens to accompany you through all of life's voyages, intergalactic and otherwise.
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
Eat More Barbecue is joined this week by fellow APNer Johnna Lowther, host of Life with Dementia. The Well Endowed Podcast looks at the effects of racism on the health of Black youth in Alberta, It’s A Conspiracy! and Mess Hall Podcast run with specials on Lunar New Year treats and traditions, Press Start to Join discusses Nintendo Direct, and Speaking Municipally covers the latest from Edmonton’s city council.
SPORTS
For Kicks previews the SheBelieves Cup with Meaghen Johnson, Loyal Company of the River Valley looks at CPL salaries, 2 and Out CFL Podcast covers the CFL Free Agent frenzy, and The Turf District examines the possibility of Edmonton’s team name becoming the Elk(s).
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kyle and Dave vs The Machine offers a preview to their season covering the films of 1971 and the first rewatch in the line-up: Shaft. Makeshift Stories threads a new yarn about a psychologist whose patient is convinced they have ESP, The Read-Along moves along to Chapter 21 of Black Leopard, Red Wolf, and Putting It Together takes in the Night Waltz(es) from A Little Night Music.
LIFE & WORK
Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life talks with Laura Hollister on her journey from geologist to teacher, and My View Finder continues to Part 2 of the conversation with nature photographer Ryan Wilkes.
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