Life can be full of curveballs. With each inning, there's always a new element to consider, whether it's a shift in the weather or a mid-season trade.
Nevertheless, the players here at APN have got your back with a new roundup of episodes for your outfield time. Pop that podcatcher in your pocket and batter up with the week's fresh listens from our own all-star team.
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! offers up a James Bond crossover episode with their APN sisters from Emily Missed Out. Modern Manhood sees Samantha and Veronika give German the boot for a cold take on girlbosses and dating for feminists. Speaking Municipally considers the heat’s effect on the funicular, contentious decisions before city council’s summer break, and more Edmonton news. And Bridging the Gap Between Generations Who Assume Things About Each Other has a chat with brothers Liam (almost 13) and Jack (9 1/2) about music, deserted island, childhood injuries, and not potatoes.
SPORTS
For Kicks drops a preview of the Canadian women’s team in advance of the Tokyo Olympics. Get Checkered looks at Daniel Ricciardo’s 10th anniversary in Formula 1, and offers thoughts on the new sprint qualifying format for this weekend’s race at Silverstone. Loyal Company of the River Valley discusses the full Canadian Premier League schedule and FC Edmonton's recent Voyageurs Cup matchup against Cavalry. Ty and Currah talk all things training camp this week on 2 and Out CFL Podcast. The team from The Turf District dedicate their latest episode to the memory of their dear friend and Edmonton Elks superfan, Brian Edwards.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Makda talks with writer and editor Jen Sookfong Lee about her debut poetry collection, The Shadow List, on Glass Bookshop Radio. Fawnda and Colleen return to the real word (sorta) for the immersive Imagine Van Gogh exhibit on I Don’t Get It. Makeshift Stories drops a new tale about The Explorer Project, a private fund for scientists that turns out to be something quite different from what it appears to be. The Read-Along turns the page to the next chapter of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Putting It Together sits down with William C. White to discuss the orchestrations in Pacific Overtures. My View Finder looks back on the year of interviews with photographers talking about their careers and passions. The Breakfast Dish sups with Kelly Reay to chat about the collaboration of New West Theatre with the City of Lethbridge in presenting Arts in the Parks.
And in movies this week: I Have Some Notes gets wet with some thoughts on everyone’s favourite mermaid romcom, Splash. I Love This, You Should Too digs deep on the seminal noir classic Double Indemnity. Kyle and Dave vs The Machine run into guest Matthew K. Begbie for a discussion of Harold and Maude.
LIFE & WORK
Creative Block talks with Azren Raju, The Language Nerd. Eat More Barbecue recaps the Smoke, Wind & Fire BBQ competition with guests Katie, Janice and Russell from SmellaQue. Healthy Lifestyle Design looks at how the current heatwave infiltrates all aspects of life these days. Mess Hall Podcast revels in strawberry season. Three Kitchens takes a test run at the recipe for onion tomato masala from the Dishoom cookbook, which salutes the much-loved Indian restaurant chain. The 2nd Floor sits down with Erik Halldorson to learn about leveraging real estate to build wealth.
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