Happy Friday the 13th, friends! While general western lore considers this an unlucky day, we're leaning in to Obi-Wan Kenobi's wisdom and banking on the notion that there is no such thing as luck anyway — it's all in your head.
So throw your superstitions out the window, toss some salt over your shoulder (just in case), and ready your podcatcher for this week's playlists from the team at APN. We're back from a break last week, so the lists are deluxe-sized. Enjoy!
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
Bridging the Gap revisits a favourite episode from their first season, featuring 94-year-old Bob. It’s a Conspiracy! discusses common recurring dreams. The Well Endowed Podcast looks at the return of Edmonton’s Fringe Festival. Modern Manhood talks with developmental expert Jordan Shapiro, author of Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad, Mark Pagan of the Other Men Need Help podcast, and Judy Chu from Promundo. Ahmed and Keren look at diverse businesses in Edmonton, and their contributions to the community at large on OtherWise Podcast. The ladies on Scamtime discuss the scams orchestrated by Belle Wilson and Orson Welles. Speaking Municipally has a couple of episodes, one on river preservation and the other with Karen Unland on quizzing the candidates for Edmonton’s city council. Karen also chatted with Elizabeth about “safety capitalism” on TikTok on That’s a Thing?!
SPORTS
Armchair Sports talks with Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport, on the recent study that reported one in four Canadian girls aged 6 to 18 who participated in sport before COVID are not committed to returning. Get Checkered recaps the Hungarian Grand Prix, plus follows up on Sebastian Vettel’s post-race disqualification. Loyal Company of the River Valley examines the strong tournament performances of the men’s and women’s national soccer teams, and chat with longtime Edmonton FC supporter Dallas Walker. 2 and Out CFL Podcast is in high gear now that the CFL season is rolling, with twice-weekly shows during the season. The Turf District dropped their season preview on the eve of the Elks opening game, and carried on tradition with a reading of T’was the Night Before Football.
And: For Kicks covers the stellar Canadian women’s team performance at the Tokyo Olympics, and bid adieu to APN with their final episode. We’re giving Jessica and Katie gold medals, too. We wish you all the best, pals!
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Bollywood is For Lovers discusses Indian cinema’s knockout kings. I Love This, You Should Too covers The Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement, and offer a preview of their upcoming dive into the Spider-Man universe. Kyle and Dave vs The Machine takes in Wild Rovers and Big Jake. Makeshift Stories offers another entry in the Diary of an Unintentional Extraordinary Life with our hero, Dr. Slo-Mo. Catch up with the Weird Gravity crew at the hottest inter-dimensional music festival around on Quantum Kickflip. The Read-Along continues turning the pages of Beneath the Rising by Premee Mohamed. Repodcasting recasts The Spectacular Now. Putting It Together invites guests Thom Sesma and Donatella Galella on to continue the journey through Pacific Overtures.
LIFE & WORK
Creative Block talks bitcoin with Adam O’Brien. Eat More Barbecue offers summer replays of favourite episodes throughout August. Mess Hall Podcast samples ice cream and local treats with Sarah Sociables. Erin, Sarah, and Heather cook up garlic scapes and non-dairy ice cream on Three Kitchens.
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