Alberta Podcast Network Roundup 8

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It's a big, big roundup this week, as not only did we have a lot of episodes drop over the past week, but we've also grown to 30 podcasts and three sponsors. So, buckle in for art and science, walking and flying, real life and make-believe, betrayals and reboots, magic and politics, and more, organized by length so you can choose what works for the time allotted.

30 MINUTES OR LESS

Season 4 Episode 10
On I Don't Get It, hosts Fawnda and Paul review The Humans, a Tony-award-winning play at the Citadel, along with news of the Alberta Ballet's new podcast and a dance documentary recommendation.
22 min
The Tenant’s Project
The latest episode of Makeshift Stories by Alan V Hare features an epistolary mystery story about a Bitcoin miner who gets into trouble when she discovers and implements a 200-year-old algorithm.  
29 min
Walkcast Ep. 06 - Walking The Talk On Urban LRT
Urban LRT is supposed to revitalize neighbourhoods and put walkers first. So what does it mean when one resident along a future line in Edmonton says the design discussion is being driven by the concerns of motorists? Tim Querengesser investigates on the latest episode of Walkcast.
15 min
The Future of Warfare is Lighter Than Air
On Not There Yet, Terence C. Gannon describes the magnificent airship hangars of Tillamook on the Oregon Coast, and resulting cascade of memories of what was, and what might have been
17 min

30 TO 45 MINUTES

Social Media Trends for 2018
Linda and Tyler of Don't Call Me a Guru put forward some big questions: Do your followers trust influencer marketing? Should your brand be on YouTube? Are social and media splitting up? Is this the year brands start caring about social media?
35 min
Jaime Donally: Riding Dinosaurs
Strap on your headset and join Ed host Shane Lawrence and his guest Jaime Donally for a great conversation about AR, VR, and the possibilities beyond the "wow factor" that immersive experiences like these can bring to the classroom.
35 min
A Canadian Expat in Finland
Duleepa “Dups” Wijayawardhana was lured to Helsinki by a startup called Supermetrics. As he tells Adam Rozenhart on The Expats, Helsinki’s climate might not differ much from Edmonton's, but he has had to make other adjustments. 
35 min
Side Notes: 2017 Movie Round Up
On the first episode of I Have Some Notes for the year, Colin, Gregg and Scott go over their best-and-worst movie lists from the past year, and engage is a bit of a spoilery chat about Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
39 min

45 TO 60 MINUTES

The Spy Who Loved Me: Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai
To get a sense of the political year to come, Trisha Estabrooks and Alex Zabjek of The Broadcast host a roundtable of women from four political parties: the UCP, the NDP, the Alberta Liberals and the Alberta Party. 
47 min
Herdman’s leaves the CANWNT, NWSL draft, CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship
Jessica and Katie of For Kicks have a bit of a therapy session on John Herdman's decision to leave the Canadian women's soccer team to coach the men's team. They also preview some upcoming events.
57 min
January 9, 2018
On Modern Manhood, German Villegas talks to Alex Putici, an entrepreneur in Calgary who started a program called 100 Men Who Give a Damn that donates to charity, and a man who tries to live and breathe the concept of vulnerability. 
52 min
PS2J 173 News – Frames Or Freedom
This week on Press Start to Join, hosts Josh and Alan discuss Blade wanting more cloud-gaming, and Nintendo making a mini Direct. Plus, Alan has a great book recommendation, and Josh suggests a Netflix talk-and-drive show.
56 min
The 4th Line Hockey Podcast #164 - The Bigger and Better 2018 - The 4th Line Podcast
On Tight Ends, Vanda and her oldest friend, Beverly, discuss her first Fantasy Football League experience, Vanda's feelings about the Baylor coaching staff, and tips for travelling with kids.
60 min
Ep 46:
Andrea Beça of That's So Maven heads to Calgary again for a discussion with Kourtney Branagan, the creative mind behind Agnes in August, through which she produces gorgeous string art, mostly inspired by the amazing Rocky Mountains. 
54 min

MORE THAN 60 MINUTES

Season 4 Episode 9
To kick off 2018, hosts Mike and Rob of Desktop go through the apps they use the most, comparing and contrasting how they’ve changed over the years, after a brief detour on beards.
120 min
2018 Begins
On Highlevel Showdown, hosts Michael, Elliot and Sharon discuss the leadership of the Alberta Party, UCP leader Jason Kenney's approach, and what each of the main federal parties needs to do in 2018. 
67 min
World Records, Just Do Good Things, and Girl on Fire with Carisa Hendrix
On Girl Tries Life, Victoria Smith is joined by Carisa Hendrix, a magician who is in the Guinness Book of World Records, to talk magic, non-traditional careers and more!
73 min
LCRV – Episode 134
The latest Loyal Company of the River Valley is Part 1 of roundtable discussion between hosts Nate and Adam and former FC Edmonton general manager Jay Ball, as well as soccer fans Tobi, Dallas and Dave.
68 min
Ben Yendall Returns!
On Northern Nerdcast, Dan and Chelsea talk to Ben Yendall, co-host of Tales of the Hydian Way, and the GM for a live-play podcast called Heroes of the Hydian Way. They talk Star Wars, The Red Shirt Diaries and more. 
79 min
The EliminationStation
Carl and Joel of The 4th Line Podcast discuss Joe Thornton's beard loss on ice and a Swedish junior's silver-medal toss, before introducing a new segment: The Elimination Station.  
65 min
Affiliates and sponsors
8 Ingredients to Build a Great Culture at Work Through Personal Leadership (Part 2)
Culture Cast hosts Lorne Rubis and Lynette Turner unpack and discuss the final four iingredients to help build a great culture in an organization through personal leadership values at the workplace.
24 min
Anita Sarkeesian - The Well Endowed Podcast
In case you missed it, the Edmonton Community Foundation released a bonus episode of The Well Endowed Podcast, featuring Anita Sarkeesian of Feminist Frequency. She's coming to Edmonton on Jan. 24 — ticket information is in the show notes.
19 min
AWE Learning Day - Enhancing Opportunities
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs presents its annual Learning Day on Feb. 20 in Edmonton. Get your ticket here, and listen to upcoming episodes of That's So Maven, Girl Tries Life, Don't Call Me A Guru, Frank Reactions, I Don't Get It, Tomato Radio and Tight Ends for a promo code for APN listeners!
Our new additions
Last week we announced the addition of two new podcasts to the network. Here are their latest episodes:
The Calgary Stallions
On A Branded World, Luiza Campos interviews Mike Morrison, the writer behind the popular Mike’s Bloggity Blog, a top social media influencer and the creator of Social West, a conference on digital marketing and social media for business.
56 min

The Best of 2017
On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s the halfway point of the NHL season, so Rachel and Steven check how their preseason predictions are turning out. Plus, Canada wins the World Junior Championships, the Oilers are sinking, and the Flyers are winning (but so is everyone else in the Metro).
47 min

HOW TO START A PODCAST: FROM NOTION TO REALITY

Tickets are going fast for our half-day, hands-on workshop on Jan. 27 in Edmonton to help you get your podcast idea out of your head and into the world. If you've been thinking that you, your business or the organization you work for needs a podcast, we're here to help.

For just $99 plus GST, you'll get practical help to refine your idea, make smart decisions and sort out the technical issues to make your podcast a reality. Learn more in this Global Edmonton story. 

The Alberta Podcast Network grows to 30!

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Today we welcome two more podcasts — A Branded World and Hockey Feels — into the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB!

A Branded World is a podcast hosted by Luiza Campos, a marketing strategist based in Calgary who offers practical advice and deep expertise from herself and her guests. You'll hear lots of useful tips, told through the stories of entrepreneurs and leaders in Alberta and beyond.

Hockey Feels is, as the name suggests, a podcast about how hockey makes us feel. It offers a deep conversation about all kinds of hockey — NHL, junior, Olympic, international — between Steven Schapansky, an Oilers fan in Edmonton, and Rachel Donner, a Flyers fan in New York. 

These two additions demonstrate the variety of shows we have. There is something for everyone here. But these two also make great companions for similar podcasts within the network. If you like That's So Maven, Girl Tries Life, Don't Call Me A Guru or Frank Reactions, you'll probably like A Branded World. And if you like The 4th Line's take on hockey, or the sports irreverence of Tight Ends, you'll likely enjoy Hockey Feels, too. 

All of this is possible thanks to our founding sponsor, ATB Financial, and our other sponsors, the Edmonton Community Foundation and Alberta Women Entrepreneurs. You may be interested in a couple of things they're up to:

  • ATB is a major sponsor of AWE's Learning Day, which is coming up on Feb. 20 in Edmonton. This one-day conference features keynotes and workshops about human resources, operations, financing, marketing, technology, and mindset. You'll meet great people and gain valuable skills. Tickets are $99 before Jan. 19, $129 after. And, if you listen to some of our shows, you'll hear a promo code to get an additional 10 per cent off.
  • The Edmonton Community Foundation is helping the Edmonton Public Library bring Anita Sarkeesian to the city on Jan. 24 to speak about The Real World of Online Harassment. You can hear more about her work and her talk on Episode 16 of The Well Endowed Podcast.

And one more thing: If you've been thinking of starting a podcast, we have a workshop just for you. How to start a podcast: From notion to reality takes place on Jan. 27 at CKUA in Edmonton. You'll get help to refine your idea, determine resources and overcome technical challenges. Join Karen Unland, Steven Schapansky (yes, the same!) and his award-winning podcaster-partner Erika Ensign to get that idea out of your head and into the ears of your listeners.

Alberta Podcast Network Roundup 7

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This week's roundup of shows from the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB, offers a mix of business and fun. You'll get the story behind the explosion of marketing tech, and an amazing deep dive into rebranding, plus football talk, game recommendations and music nerdery. We also have good news from Girl Tries Life, a great winter-themed episode from affiliate The Well Endowed Podcast, and a warm welcome for our newest sponsor, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs! 

30 TO 45 MINUTES

Episode 81: Kat Griffiths
On the latest Seen and Heard in Edmonton, meet Kat Griffiths, a fangirl of the highest order who shines a light on the artists who make the songs she loves with a podcast called Start the Music.
36 min
Forget Infographics; Check Out This Scary Supergraphic of the Marketing Technology Landscape!
Scott Brinker, marketing tech writer, HubSpot VP and creator of that scary supergraphic, talks with Tema Frank of Frank Reactions about the explosion of marketing technology tools and how to choose the right ones.
32 min

45 TO 60 MINUTES

I Don’t Like Black Mondays
On Tight Ends, Vanda is joined by her husband Frank to catch up on all the NFL happenings, as well as to discuss The Last Jedi and their playoff picks heading into last weekend's wildcard round. 
55 min
Password
Press Start to Join's Alan and Josh discuss Firebat entering the Storm, and iPhone batteries stirring some controversy. Josh recommends a game for mobile, and Alan presents a really cool book. 
47 min

SPECIALS

A Deep Dive into Rebranding with Claire Theaker-Brown
That's So Maven host Andrea Beça sits down with Claire Theaker-Brown to have an in-depth discussion about the process of rebranding a business. Claire is the owner of Unbelts, which completed its rebrand in July of 2017 after many years of operating as Flatter:Me Belts.
1 hour, 10 min
What Are You Letting Go Of? - Girl Tries Life
Victoria Smith of Girl Tries Life has some exciting news — she's going weekly! In the first of her biweekly coaching sessions, she talks about what you need to let go of in 2018 in order to achieve your dreams. These will alternate with interviews with inspiring women.
11 min
Affiliates and sponsors
The Calgary Stallions
The Well-Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation features an arctic expedition with Cassandra Pryer, and a discussion with artist Carla Rae Taylor about the Paint the Rails project telling Edmonton stories through public art. You'll also hear about the Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival, and Michael Phair's legacy.
40 min
The Best of 2017
We're thrilled to welcome Alberta Women Entrepreneurs as our latest sponsor. AWE presents its annual Learning Day on Feb. 20 in Edmonton. Listen to upcoming episodes of That's So Maven, Girl Tries Life, Don't Call Me A Guru, Frank Reactions, I Don't Get It, Tomato Radio and Tight Ends for a promo code for APN listeners!

How to start a podcast: From notion to reality

We are kicking off the new year with a half-day, hands-on workshop on Jan. 27 in Edmonton to help you get your podcast idea out of your head and into the world. If you've been thinking that you, your business or the organization you work for needs a podcast, we're here to help.

For just $99 plus GST, you'll get practical help to refine your idea, make smart decisions and sort out the technical issues to make your podcast a reality. Space is limited, so don't delay!