What's up on APN — May 2-8

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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.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

All of this is possible because of our founding sponsor, ATB Financial, and our other sponsors and partners.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS 

ATB is the founding sponsor of the Alberta Podcast Network. Why? Because ATB listens. Learn how ATB makes banking work for you at atb.com
ECF helps the community give, grow, and transform. Find out how. And don't miss The Well Endowed Podcast.
Choose Park Power, a provider of natural gas and electricity in Alberta that shares its profits with awesome local non-profits. It's a great follow on Instagram!
In this podcast from Women in Film and Television Alberta, host Sheena Rossiter highlights some of the most successful women in film and television from in front of and behind the camera. 
Hear Alberta CPAs share their experience, knowledge, and insights on leadership, business, education, finance, and more, thanks to the CPA Education Foundation.
The Loop is your guide to the ins and outs of Edmonton. Tara McCarthy takes you behind the stories from the CBC Edmonton newsroom in this weekly podcast that comes out every Friday.  
Attend the ultimate platform for innovators, investors and industry to share, inspire and interconnect virtually, brought to you by Alberta Innovates on June 3 and 4.
Canada's longest running non-fiction film festival moves online! Get your tickets to the docs chosen for Northwest Fest 2020, available to Alberta residents from May 8 to 17.
A podcast for mid-life learners, hosted by Katrina Ingram. This season focuses on online learning, in partnership with Athabasca University and its PowerEd program.
Unit B is a multi-company coworking space focused on helping people pursue their passions and making Edmonton its creative best. Book a tour.
Satisfy your curiosity and save time with Taproot Edmonton. Subscribe to roundups of local information on various topics, and read original stories.
Pod Power is APN's new partner program where our advertising partners can choose to donate their ad spots to amplify Albertan voices.
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