Throughout May, we're on the hunt for themes to complement Mental Health Month. Last week, it was hugs — this week, we're acknowledging laughter as one of the best medicines out there.
Whether you get your giggles through podcasts or television or good ol' sketch comedy, a deep belly laugh can help shake out the feels in the toughest of times. And we're not even going to attempt to conceal how excited we are about the Kids in the Hall binge that's on tap this weekend. (Perhaps this newsletter writer is dating herself with that reference, but the KITH kids were pretty darn influential for us elder millennials.)
For the pod-fans out there, we've got all sorts of comic relief on this week's playlist. Check it out, and remember to tip your server — they've probably got a late shift at the improv show.
The “subscribe” button on the Listen Notes playlist below will let you grab APN’s most recent episodes for your podcatcher.
The Well Endowed Podcast talks with Jessica Vandenberghe, assistant dean of engineering at the University of Alberta, and a survivor of the ‘60s scoop.
Chief economist Todd Hirsch talks about the future of housing with Tim Richter, president and CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, on ATB’s The Future Of.
Bloom looks at how the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute has collaborated with Blindman Brewery in various ways.
Speaking Municipally explores various civic issues in Edmonton, including the mayor’s state of the city address, transit safety, taxes, and a slow-moving development.
Kenny talks with his cousin Sikander Rana Dhillon, who is preparing to return to his birthplace in India, on The 2nd Floor.
EPIC Podcast discusses the very Canadian concept of caremongering and how it impacts societal buy-in for emergency management.
Mess Hall Podcast taste-tests fruit-and-veg-themed treats this week, with special guest Tony from Flicks XRayed.
Three Kitchens sups with guests from the Calgary Fire Department, who offer kitchen fire safety tips and a glimpse into what it's like to cook and eat at the fire station.
In A&E:
I Have Some Notes celebrated its 100th movie fix this week with an all-out Batman (1989) bonanza, featuring the return of the show's original host, Colin MacIntyre. Congrats on your centennial, friends!
Samantha looks at Rosemary Sullivan’s controversial book The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation, while Indy recommends the cutest show about loneliness and frustration around, Netflix’s Aggretsuko, on I Love This, You Should Too.
Kyle and Dave vs The Machine checks out Smithereens, the first American independent film to contend for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival .
The Read-Along turns the page to Chapter 6 of Screams from the Void by Anne Tibbets.
Kyle talks to Phil Geoffrey Bond, creator of the long-running cabaret series Sondheim Unplugged, on Putting It Together.
The Breakfast Dish talks with with Grade 12 student Dai Matsuzaka and his drama teacher Arlene Orchard, who is prepping for the Alberta High School Drama Festival happening this weekend at Red Deer Polytechnic.
Quantum Kickflip’s heroes journey into the dimension of Quahalia, where memories and dreams bleed into reality, and nothing is as it seems.
And in SPORTS:
The pit crew on Get Checkered dissects the bizarre fever dream that was the Miami Grand Prix: Dan Marino, fake marina, mermaids, and all.
Loyal Company of the River Valley recaps the past week of games in the Canadian Premier League, which saw FC Edmonton mocked for poor attendance.
The Turf District tackles the latest in CBA news and look at what’s coming up next in the Edmonton Elks’ pre-season prep.
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