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
The Daveberta Podcast is joined by school trustee Michael Janz to discuss the impact of the UCP budget on the education system in Alberta. Speaking Municipally takes a look at the budget’s effect on Edmonton city council. The Well Endowed Podcast hears from Dayna Hyman, executive director of KidSport Edmonton, a program working to ensure that all kids get the opportunity to play. Don’t Call Me a Guru discusses social media strategies in agriculture with Ash Armstrong of Armstrong Acres and Nicola Doherty of Alberta Open Farm Days. Eat More Barbecue talks with Chef Paul Shufelt from Edmonton’s Woodshed Burgers and Workshop Eatery. Girl Tries Life hears from the founder of The Olfactory Shop, Micki Mutch, about what led her to start an essential-oils company that aims to do good in the world. And Creative Block talks with Calgary filmmakers Nathan Horch and Aleisha Anderson about the creation of Father of Nations.
SPORTS
On Tight Ends, Vanda is joined by Danielle from This is Adulting to talk kids, adulting, and touchdown dances. The 4th Line discusses the recent news of coaches behaving badly and what this means for the future of the NHL. Hockey Feels celebrates the Flyers and the Oilers sitting in the top five! Loyal Company of the River Valley discusses the return of player Hanson Boakai and the announcement of the “Ultimate Fan Sports Pass.” 2 and Out recaps the CFL coaching and player news, and takes a swipe at turkey. And the Eskimo Empire Podcast reviews the season with broadcasters Dave Campbell and Morley Scott.
ENTERTAINMENT
I Don’t Get It reviews Broadway Across Canada’s production of Waitress and Studio Theatre’s Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. The Read-Along goes forth into Chapter 2 of Seth Fried’s The Municipalists. Makeshift Stories shares an original story and alternate ending to the journey of Laika, the Soviet space dog. It’s a Conspiracy! talks George Soros complots and Boba Fett facts. Repodcasting recast the 1993 Halloween favourite Hocus Pocus, and Northern Nerdcast talks to the crew behind the video game Super Beersbee.
LEARNING
EPIC Podcast talks with Eric McNulty of Harvard’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative about leadership during a disaster. That’s a Thing?! explores insults on the internet, including OK Boomer and the unfortunate metamorphosis of Karen. This is Adulting welcomes That’s a Thing?! co-host Karen Unland to impart some of the knowledge she has gained from her podcast with her teenaged daughter. Healthy Lifestyle Design takes a look at midlife “crises.” Learn what Paris is really like from a Parisienne on anticulture with Josiah Sinanan. Ed - Conversations about the Teaching Life shares a discussion with a passionate UBC graduate about the value of education for students who might otherwise face a life of poverty, drugs, or the threat of human trafficking. And Ed’s monthly “check-in” episode discusses what to ditch when the to-do list is just too long. Girl Tries Life shares five tips for a less stressful holiday season. The Mess Hall Podcast taste-tests an array of limited edition Christmas treats. Yum!
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