As billionaire bros compete for the coveted title of who gets launched into space first, the rest of us are carefully cracking open our doors, checking to see if it's safe to finally hit up a patio.
Whatever you're comfortable doing as the whole of society opens up, your pals at APN will be cautiously getting ourselves back out there, too. Bring along our weekly playlists for some audible company, and embrace the new normal — even if you're still wary of hugs.
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 talks with Chef Craig Ramsey of South Block Bar-B-Cue & Brewing Co. about their new restaurant opening in Calgary. It’s A Conspiracy! drops its third annual Canada Day special, plus a new convo with Dan Shessel. Mess Hall Podcast samples multiple flavours of freezies. Modern Manhood discusses gender socialization and the complicated history of the colour pink. Karen and Elizabeth debate whether they jive with their astrological identities on That’s a Thing?! And Speaking Municipally returns to discuss the heat, the end of the mask mandate, a complicated Canada Day, and hyperloop hype.
SPORTS
Loyal Company of the River Valley discusses the new four-team playoff format that will determine the 2021 season champion of the Canadian Premier League, and previews the opening week of matches.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Jessica Johns interviews poet Molly Cross-Blanchard about her debut full-length collection of poetry, Exhibitionist, on Glass Bookshop Radio. I Have Some Notes takes on I, Robot. Our heroes on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine swoon for Elaine May as they cover her directorial debut, A New Leaf. The Read-Along moves along to Chapter 14 of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Repodcasting recasts the rom-com remake Love Wedding Repeat. Putting It Together sips on Chrysanthemum Tea (the song from Pacific Overtures) with Zina Lee. My View Finder sits down with documentary photographer and filmmaker Soloman Chiniquay for a two-part discussion on giving back with photography.
LIFE & WORK
Jasara Hines joins Shane in the school year’s final episode to talk about culturally responsive teaching on Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life. Life With Dementia hears from Kavitha Kolappa and her fascinating work on a knowledge exchange platform with the World Health Organization. The 2nd Floor chats with Moh and Mazen from BAD (Be a Dreamer) Films, a video production and live-streaming company based in Edmonton, and gets advice for creators and filmmakers. And, In its Season 2 finale, ATB’s The Future Of tees up a whole lotta guests and community leaders to hear perspectives on what could be built back better as the pandemic winds down.
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