Embrace the deep freeze: Think like a bee — Jan. 30-Feb. 5 on APN

Author Katherine May says we should take a lesson on "wintering" from the natural world. Animals get that life isn't just about the joys of summer — survival comes down to how you handle winter.

Bees especially, she notes, are like wintering machines. They spend the season buzzing in warm clusters, feasting on the honey stores they built up throughout the rest of the year. Sure, winter can be hard, but it can also replenish and build resilience.  

So, as the mercury dips ever lower, take this quiet, cold opportunity to nuzzle in with these sweet, new listens from the APN hive. It may just do you good. 

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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

It’s A Conspiracy! looks into the weirdness of Zermatism and Baba Yaga folklore, while That’s a Thing?! discusses more mysteries of the modern age, like TikTok, pogs, and how everything circles back to wrestling. Also, anticulture with Josiah Sinanan talks with playwright Cheryl Foggo about Alberta’s Black pioneers, Mess Hall Podcast taste-tests Superbowl appies, and the final instalment of Trailheads drops on The Well Endowed Podcast. Plus: Updates from Press Start to Join and Preserved YYC on Eat More Barbecue.

The week’s news from Edmonton City Council on Speaking Municipally will hit your podcatcher on Saturday.

SPORTS

The Turf District makes its debut (sorta) with coach Jamie Elizondo, and TIght Ends prepares for its final flourish. 2 and Out CFL Podcast discusses what to expect for CFL free agency next week, and Loyal Company of the River Valley is joined by Jessica and Katie from For Kicks to chat about the St. Albert Impact joining UWS.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Putting It Together takes a break from A Little Night Music to chat with Joel DeCandio about the first company recording of Anyone Can Whistle. In rewatch pods: Repodcasting takes a swing at Eyes Wide Shut, while Kyle and Dave vs The Machine takes on Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 heartbreaker, City Lights. Makeshift Stories starts a new yarn with The Elysian Star, and The Read-Along carries on to Chapter 19 of Marlon James’s Black Leopard, Red Wolf.

LIFE & WORK

ATB’s The Future Of talks about what’s in store for retail in the new world order, Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life chats with Megan Lawson on criticism and kindness, and My View Finder continues the conversation with photographer Dona Schwartz.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

All of this is possible because of our sponsors and partners in the Alberta community.

ECF helps the community give, grow, and transform. Find out how. And don't miss The Well Endowed Podcast.
ATB is a proud sponsor of the Alberta Podcast Network. Why? Because ATB listens. Learn how ATB makes banking work for you at atb.com
Park Power is a provider of natural gas and electricity in Alberta that shares its profits with awesome local non-profits. It's a great follow on Instagram!
For Community, Forever. Each year, Calgary Foundation flows millions of dollars to every corner of the community, supporting causes as myriad as the city's population.
This podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation explores the impact of passionate people dedicated to building community. 

This special nine-part series tells the story of Izena Ross and the 30 women who have served on Edmonton's City Council over the past 100 years.

Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial’s Chief Economist, connects with special guests who offer unique perspectives about the future through an economic lens. 
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