In light of all the ruminant-themed news across the province lately — from cheers for the newly named Edmonton Elks, to the prod toward the opening gates for that big ol' rodeo in Calgary — we've been doing our best to keep from ruminating on the worser stuff, like vaccine delays and variants of concern. Hard-headed, like the buffalo, you might say. (Fittingly, the collective noun for bison is an obstinacy.)
With that, the weekend's usual escapism comes with plenty of listens from the herd at APN. Hopefully someone will keep us in line with videos of delightful sheepdogs when we're tempted to argue with the siblings on just what to get Dad for Father's Day — maybe a set of foam antlers?
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 sits down with David Little from Lethbridge & District Exhibition to discuss the new competition, Smoke, Wind & Fire, running July 10-11. The Well Endowed Podcast celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Alberta Emerald Foundation. It’s A Conspiracy! hears about Greg’s connection to nondualist author and self-proclaimed “spiritual pioneer” John de Ruiter. Mess Hall Podcast breaks off a piece of that Kit Kat with an episode on chocolate bars. Speaking Municipally talks to Puneeta McBryan, executive director of Edmonton’s Downtown Business Association. The Daveberta Podcast invites Andrea Hasenbank on to discuss radical politics and propaganda in 1930s Alberta.
SPORTS
Loyal Company of the River Valley discuss the CPL’s single site start set in Winnipeg, the newest "community" kits, and FC Edmonton’s signing of two new American players. Fellow APNer Andrew Hoskins of The Turf District drops by the 2 and Out CFL Podcast to chat with Travis Currah about the latest CFL news, including the plan to start playing again.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Glass Bookshop Radio flashes back to the virtual launch of Leah Horlick's Moldovan Hotel. I Have Some Notes takes on Christopher Nolan’s 2020 thriller Tenet. Kyle and Dave vs The Machine review Hermie’s coming-of-age in Summer of ‘42. Makeshift Stories follows a young businessman haunted by the afterlife avatar of his controlling uncle. The Read-Along moves along to Chapter 12 of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Putting It Together invites Chris Dockum on to discuss why two unknown characters sing “There is no Other Way” and the general impact of Pacific Overtures in musical theatre. My View Finder drops Part 2 of a convo with cultural documentarian Ashley Nixon. The Breakfast Dish noshes with Linette Smith and Ben Ali, the drama teacher and one of her students from 'Scona High School.
LIFE & WORK
Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life shares a rare convo with one of Shane’s co-workers, as Chris Aubrey returns to the show to talk about social justice, the legacy of Canada’s residential school system, and diversifying voices and resources in the classroom. The ladies of Healthy Lifestyle Design share thoughts on the recently announced Alberta vaccine lottery. The 2nd Floor continues its month-long deep dive into COVID-19 with a panel of health professionals from varying disciplines discussing the impacts of lockdown on wellness.
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