Tune in to this past week’s episodes from our members and affiliates, rounded up into handy playlists for your areas of interest. The “subscribe” button will let you grab a playlist for your podcatcher. Or, you can sample the shows below.
ALBERTA STORIES
I Don’t Get It connects with YouTube star Alexis Hillyard of Stump Kitchen on how to leverage the arts online. Creative Block chats with musician and fellow APN podcaster Andrew Scott from It’s a Conspiracy!, and The Well Endowed Podcast covers the COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund with Edmonton Community Foundation CEO Martin Garber-Conrad. Eat More Barbecue discusses the effects of pandemic on our local BBQ scene with Nathan McLaughlin from Meat in Edmonton and Leslie Gardner from Calgary’s Big T’s. Healthy Lifestyle Design contemplates ways to remain positive in these times of uncertainty. And Speaking Municipally provides a deeper look into taxes and assessment in Edmonton with some experts from the City.
SPORTS
2 and Out recaps the CFL draft with TSN 1150’s Marshall Ferguson. The Eskimo Empire Podcast gets to know the Esks’ new offensive lineman, Justin Renfrow. The 4th Line discusses the options for the remainder of the NHL season and answers your quarantine questions. And Loyal Company of the River Valley looks back at the top 10 FC Edmonton moments of the decade.
ENTERTAINMENT
It’s a Conspiracy! focuses on self-driving cars and car-eater Samson the Strongman with guests Scott Bell and Dr. Hardeep Rai. That’s a Thing?! takes a serious look at what makes comedy work. The Read-Along moves ahead to Chapter 9 of Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah. Makeshift Stories shares Part 1 of a new tale about a world-shifting discovery. I Have Some Notes debates the writing choices in the 2017 sci-fi film Life. Press Start to Join discusses free games, the ABTraceTogether app, and the new inspirational art piece by Banksy. And, our heroes take in the 1999 rendition of The Mummy with special guest Sarah Rowe on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine.
LEARNING
Ed - Conversations about the Teaching Life shares an interview with teacher and e-sport advocate Hubert Ham, plus shares a check-in episode with teachers Brad Shreffler, Noa Daniel and Ramona Meharg. Girl Tries Life talks with Hannah Cree, co-owner of CMNGD linens, about the effects of COVID-19 on her business and how entrepreneurs can weather the storm. It’s a Conspiracy! shares Mother’s Day facts and takes part in a quiz. Modern Manhood looks at the notion of positive (versus toxic) masculinity. Mess Hall Podcast continues taste-testing candies from Mexico in Part 2 of their Cinco de Mayo coverage. ICYMI, here is Part 1. Eat More Barbecue talks with Jim Dyer, member of the Smokin’ Hot Butts BBQ Team from Camrose.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK with EPIC Podcast
This week, EPIC - Emergency Preparedness in Canada shares a whole series of episodes in their primary area of expertise. First, hosts Grayson Cockett and Dr. Joshua Bezanson talk with tornado expert Kyle Fougere about the misunderstood risks of tornadoes, followed by an episode with Food Bank Alberta CEO Stephanie Walsh-Rigby. Episode 3 takes a look at the reasons why we fail to prepare with Dr. Robert Gifford. The EPIC duo then teams up with the Centre for Crisis and Risk Communications to discuss how COVID-19 has affected communication. Finally, Grayson and Josh try out individual meal packs and freeze-dried foods with Avery and Lena on the Mess Hall Podcast.
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