Tune in to this past week’s podcast episodes from our members and affiliates, rounded up into playlists so you can choose the topic that appeals to you. The “subscribe” button will let you grab a playlist for your podcatcher. Or, you can sample the shows below.
SOCIETY & CULTURE
We hear from the filmmakers behind Digging in the Dirt, a documentary exploring toxic masculinity in the Alberta oil sands, on anticulture with Josiah Sinanan. Assumptions sees our Christian and atheist duo take a look at what they’ve learned during the COVID-19 lockdown. Modern Manhood hears from Avry Lewis-McDougall and Sharon Ruyter about the Black experience in Alberta and beyond. Speaking Municipally talks to Sahr Saffa about how to keep tech from reinforcing racism, the Edmonton police chief’s response to the call for defunding, and what’s up with the Prairie Sky Gondola. Press Start to Join shares Black Lives Matters gestures from the gaming world, and some tech news tidbits. It’s A Conspiracy! discusses Antifa, a mouse aboard the SpaceX rocket, and a 1940s time traveller.
SPORTS
On the 2 and Out CFL Podcast, Travis and Ty talk with Tony Washington of the Montreal Alouettes about the Black Lives Matter movement and the events of recent weeks. Eskimo Empire talks CFL shop with 630 CHED’s Morley Scott and Dave Campbell. Loyal Company of the River Valley looks at the recent Canadian Premier League town hall and chats with FC Edmonton striker Easton Ongaro.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
I Don’t Get It host Fawnda dips into a reading list by Black authors with the founders of Glass Bookshop. The Read-Along delves into Chapter 14 of Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah. Putting it Together tackles a trio of tunes from Follies with performer Jonathan Chisolm. Eat More Barbecue learns about The BBQ Boss from creator Rod Bratton. The Mess Hall Podcast gets sweet with episodes on chocolate bars and locally sourced Italian chocolates. Our heroes are assigned to watch Disney’s animated Tarzan on Kyle & Dave vs the Machine.
LIFE & WORK
A Branded World looks at the future of brand marketing moving forward from the pandemic. Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life talks with educator Jamie Forshey about working escape rooms into her educational practices. Girl Tries Life interviews Shanika Abeysinghe, co-founder of Bessie Box, about burnout, resiliency, and work-life flow. Life With Dementia learns about how science is fighting back against genetic predispositions of dementia with Dr. Robert Sutherland.
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