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.
ALBERTA STORIES
Kyle Marshall discusses musical theatre and Calgary culture with Andrew Cooper of Theatre Jupiter on Creative Block. The Well Endowed Podcast speaks with Chantell Ghosh and Jessie Van Rijn of the Citadel about how the theatre is continuing to deliver performances in these socially distanced times. I Don’t Get It shares an interview with Ben Gorodetsky about his unfortunately cancelled dance production of Biblioteka. Modern Manhood shares stories from a recent Next Gen Men meetup featuring three aging men and their life experiences. Let’s Find Out shares a special call-in episode, checking in with listeners during this pandemic. Girl Tries Life talks with the inspirational Jessica Janzen about her foundation, Love for Lewiston, and the importance of curating your own joy. And Speaking Municipally talks to city planner Erik Backstrom about Corona Station and coronavirus, among other things.
SPORTS
Loyal Company of the River Valley digs into the top 10 saves in FC Edmonton’s history. For Kicks looks at how COVID-19 is affecting Canada’s women’s national soccer team. The 2 and Out CFL Podcast is joined by Rob Vanstone from the Regina Leader-Post to discuss the Roughriders and his new book, 100 Things Roughriders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. The Eskimo Empire Podcast looks at their favourite plays, the schedule, and Esks’ news. The 4th Line Podcast tries to flesh out Nick’s script, and sends not one but two teams to the Elimination Station, because why not?
LEARNING
That’s a Thing?! shares tips on getting your homebound students through the rest of their school year and spending quality time as a family. Ed - Conversations about the Teaching Life discusses the transition to teaching online with guests Brad Shreffler, Noa Daniel, and Ramona Meharg. It’s a Conspiracy! shares April Fools’ Day facts and tries a new IPA. Eat More Barbecue talks with Abe Delgado of the I Crush BBQ Show from Corona, California. The Mess Hall Podcast taste-tests treats from Tim Hortons.
ENTERTAINMENT
The Read-Along shares some speculations after reading Chapter 4 of Sophie Hannah’s Perfect Little Children. The Mess Hall Podcast celebrate April 1 with funny foods. Press Start to Join shares April Fools’ fun, things you should know about Zoom, and the Internet Archive copyright controversy. Makeshift Stories features an original story about a human computer finding suspicious anomalies in her environment. Putting It Together discusses the Sondheim jingle “The Ballad of Buzz Cola” with Michael Price, writer for The Simpsons and co-creator of F is for Family. And on a bonus Putting It Together episode, Kyle examines the album Losing My Mind: A Sondheim Fever Dream with Joshua Hinck and Scott Wasserman.
MOVIES
I Have Some Notes takes a run at salvaging Beneath the Planet of the Apes. Bollywood is For Lovers takes a look at Bollywood disco films Namak Halaal and Disco Dancer. The Machine suggests the reality-bending film The Matrix for our heroes to ponder on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. With No Time to Die wrapping up Daniel Craig’s portrayal of the iconic character of James Bond, Repodcasting has Janet and Lucia considering who should be cast as the next James in the Bond franchise.
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