Black lives matter. Black voices matter.
The Alberta Podcast Network stands with anti-racist action. A small thing we can do at this moment is to amplify some important voices and revisit some stories, conversations and commentary that address anti-Black racism and the Black experience.
To that end, we’ve put together a couple of playlists. Listen to Black voices features recommendations we’ve gleaned from various sources this week (including Black Women United YEG and Brnesh Berhe), as well as our own listening.
From the archives: Some listening for our times re-ups some previously published episodes from members and affiliates of our network.
A plan is in the works to make OtherWise available again in all podcatchers. For now, you can listen to previous episodes of this Edmonton-based podcast dedicated to empowering diverse communities on Stitcher.
Tune in to this past week’s podcast episodes from our members, 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 AND CULTURE
Speaking Municipally takes a look at the Black Lives Matter movement in Edmonton and the police budget, as well as the end of the state of local emergency and what’s happening with LRT funding. Press Start to Join departs from its usual fare to share links to resources discussing racism. That’s a Thing?! examines modern media from a few different angles, some serious, some less so. The Daveberta Podcast talks to Annalise Klingbeil about the possibility of privatizing or closing 164 Alberta provincial parks. It’s A Conspiracy! talks germ theory denialism, the Mandela Effect, and Mark Zuckerberg as a robot. And The Well Endowed Podcast explores how Millennials (including Speaking Municipally’s own Troy Pavlek) approach civic engagement.
SPORTS
Loyal Company of the River Valley looks at racism and its effects within the Canadian Premier League. And The 4th Line discusses the NHL’s strategy for the playoffs and breaks down the draft lottery.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
I Don’t Get It talks with Nextfest festival director Ellen Chorley about adapting to an online experience for this year’s 25th anniversary. I Have Some Notes fixes up the 1997 explosive disaster flick Dante’s Peak. Makeshift Stories dips back into the Doctor Slow-mo storyline to see… he’s getting sued! Repodcasting recasts the iconic rom-com Jerry Maguire. Putting It Together breaks down “Waiting for the Girls Upstairs” from Follies with UK theatre producer Hugh Summers. Eat More Barbecue talks with Terry Andryo, director of community initiatives for ATB Financial and the first “Cambassador” for the Canadian Agricultural Marketing Association. Mess Hall Podcast taste-tests Italian chips and cookies. The Read-Along moves into Chapter 13 of Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah. The Machine has our heroes watch Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me on Kyle & Dave vs the Machine.
LIFE AND WORK
Creative Block hears Savanna Harvey’s journey from small-town Alberta to producing and organizing Calgary’s IGNITE! Festival, a festival for emerging artists. Cross-PolliNation talks with Chrissy Gow, director of content marketing at Eventmobi, about how they’re helping customers present events during the pandemic. Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life shares a check-in episode discussing teaching online and how to wrap up the year. Girl Tries Life looks at why we get in our own way and what to do about it. Healthy Lifestyle Design shares thoughts on pursuing a better understanding of racism.
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