Alberta Podcast Network Roundup 28

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We're just coming off our first big live show — check out #podsconnect for a sense of what that extravaganza was like! Now we return to the time-shifted, on-demand world of podcasting that you know and love. Check out episodes about why we buy and why we don't, how to be kind to ourselves and others, restaurant food and home cooking (or not-cooking), and all kinds of playing, whether it's soccer, politics, LARP, hockey or video games. 

30 MINUTES OR LESS

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6 min
On the latest episode of Girl Tries Life, Victoria Smith talks about the importance of sharing your insecurities or challenges with trusted individuals, and how you're probably doing more right than you realize.
10 min
Tema Frank is on a grand tour, and has experienced some surprising customer service. Hear about her encounters with wineries, retailers, insurance brokers and more on Frank Reactions.
18 min

30 TO 45 MINUTES

On Modern Manhood, German Villegas shares Part 2 of his discussion with Jermal Alleyne, who facilitates a boys' group and a men's group. This conversation focuses on the meaning of masculinity how to respectfully critique.
37 min
We are happy to welcome the Mess Hall Podcast with host Avery Cochrane to the network! This week, he talks food with comedian Andrew Rivers, who tries to eat vegetarian but won't say no to free chicken fingers. 
32 min
On Ed, Shane Lawrence welcomes student teacher Emily Wong to chat about her educational career, team teaching, authenticity, and the need for better mental health education for teachers. 
43 min
Luiza Campos of A Branded World takes a closer look at the main factors that influence the buying process and how you can use them to better engage with your audience.
41 min

45 TO 60 MINUTES

The lovely Kathryn Joel and Doreen Prei from Get Cooking Edmonton join Mary and Amanda on this week's episode of Tomato Radio to talk about their passion for teaching cooking and using great ingredients. 
48 min
On The Young Gaffers, Jason and Adam are joined by Matt and Padraic to discuss Russia 2018, favourite all-time World Cup memories, World Cup trivia, and opinions on the all-time greatest World Cup players. 
57 min
Josh and Alan of Press Start to Join are back to talk free games of the month, the new Fallout game, and Sims 4 getting a full-priced game. Plus, Josh has a movie recommendation, and Alan discusses a sometimes homicidal weather app.
54 min
This week on the Northern Nerdcast, Dan and Chelsea talk with the fine folks from Amtgard, a live-action roleplaying group in Edmonton area. 
56 min
On Loyal Company of the River Valley, Nate and Adam react to the return of pro men's soccer to Edmonton, and discuss Winnipeg’s Valour FC. 
60 min
On this week’s Hockey Feels, Steven and Rachel discuss the Capitals' dominance over the Golden Knights, and get into a musical-hockey crossover.
52 min

MORE THAN 60 MINUTES

Desktop hosts Robert and Mike discuss professional IFTTT use, the ongoing trials and tribulations of using Facebook and Twitter as news/communication tools in the modern world, and some tech accessory purchases.
101 min
German Villegas from Modern Manhood joins Carl on the The 4th Line Podcast to discuss the tail-end of the NHL season, who deserves what trophies, and what role politics should play in sports. 
62 min
On Highlevel Showdown, Michael, Elliott and Sharon discuss the recent tariffs imposed on Canada by the U.S. and Canada's retaliatory measures, followed by the Ontario election and the leadership of the Bloc Quebecois. 
64 min

AFFILIATES & SPONSORS

Thinking of seeing rugby star Jen Kish speak at the Edmonton Public Library on June 14? Get a sneak preview of her talk in the latest episode of the Edmonton Community Foundation's Well Endowed Podcast. You'll also hear from Paralympian Nordic skier Brian McKeever, and some bursaries and grants to apply for.
37 min 
ATB Financial proudly serves and supports its LGBTQ+ team members, customers and neighbours, and celebrates Pride festivals across the province. Learn more about what "Acceptance everywhere" means to the organization, and find links to festivals in Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge.
Meet the painters at YESS Painting, a new kind of company that has adapted the traditional student painting model by training and employing Edmonton youth experiencing difficult realities. They know their stuff, they're earning a living wage, and 50 per cent of the profits go back to Youth Empowerment & Support Services. 
Want something to look forward to? Consider the Rotary District 5370 Conference in Edmonton from Oct. 18 to 20. A stellar group of speakers has been assembled to help you dream, connect and inspire. Among them is Barbara Stegemann of The 7 Virtues Beauty. First-time attendees get a big discount!

Come see us in real life

Podcasting can be a solitary pursuit, as a listener and as a creator. So it is nice when we can get together from time to time!

On June 21, you can spend a beautiful evening along 124th Street at Make Music Edmonton, a free, family-friendly event that showcases the diverse talent our city has to offer.

There will be 75 performances at 15 outdoor venues along the street, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The mainstage show will be emceed by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips of Let's Find Out and Karen Unland of the Alberta Podcast Network. 

Get more details on this and other events on our events page.

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Alberta Podcast Network Roundup 27

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We've got historical mysteries, macabre musicals, mediocre pirates, live shows, playoff action, inspiring entrepreneurs, soccer announcements, teacher wins and fails, sci-fi adventures, pipeline politics, #metoo memories and stories of all kinds, both true and imagined.

LESS THAN 30 MINUTES

Fawnda and Paul of I Don't Get It are joined by Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer from That’s a Thing?! podcast to chat about the Citadel Young Company‘s Bat Boy: The Musical. Plus, Paul gives his take on David Byrne‘s visit to the Jubilee Auditorium. 
23 min
Makeshift Stories shares the latest installment of Ceres, Alan V Hare's ongoing serial. Our hero is imprisoned in a bubble outside of space-time after his sabotage effort is discovered. He must watch helplessly as the fates of two civilizations are at risk. 
17 min

30 TO 45 MINUTES 

It's often said that "Those who can't do... teach." In this check-in episode of Ed, Shane, Jon and new panelist Jackson dive deep into the implications of this idea for teachers.
36 min
From Wordcamp (a Calgary event centred on all things Wordpress) to the Ironwood Stage & Grill's Who Knows Variety Show, it's all about having fun with Calum Lykan and the Bothy Storytelling podcast. 
39 min
On Press Start to Join, Josh and Alan talk about Heroes of the Storm's latest and YouTube's recent changes. Plus, Josh suggests a game, and Alan recommends a movie. 
43 min
On That's a Thing?!, Elizabeth has an interesting theory about the phenomenal rise of K-Pop sensation BTS, and Karen finds parallels to The Monkees and Moonlighting. Is Suga your bias? Do you even know what that means? Listen and you will.
45 min
The Broadcast's Trisha Estabrooks talks to Kristin Raworth about what happened when she posted that MP Kent Hehr made women in his workplace feel unsafe when he was an MLA. Trisha and Alex Zabjek also discuss gender-based analysis at City Hall.
41 min

45 TO 60 MINUTES

Carl and Joel of The 4th Line Podcast discuss the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals, Bryce Harper's switched allegiances, and Evander Kane's extension.
59 min
On this week’s Hockey Feels, Steven and Rachel talk about the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals, various coaches coming and going, and more.
52 min
On The Loyal Company of the River Valley, Nate and Adam chat with fan James Covey about the latest Canadian Premier League club to be officially announced: the Halifax Wanderers FC. 
56 min
Sophie Slater, co-founder of Birdsong, tells Luiza Campos of A Branded World about how her fashion has generated global attention and much-deserved accolades, proving that you can have a successful business while doing good.  
46 miin
On Girl Tries Life, Victoria Smith is joined by prolific author and publishing maven Jane Porter. They talk about tenacity, authenticity and showing up.
46 min
On Let's Find Out, Susan Padget asks Chris Chang-Yen Phillips whether it’s true that some of the workers died during the construction of the High Level Bridge. 
47 min
On the Northern Nerdcast, Dan and Chelsea talk with Brent Jans about the Pure Speculation, a sci-fi and fantasy festival held in Edmonton June 15 and 16.
56 min
On That's So Maven, Andrea Beça sits down with Chantelle Beasley, owner of four locations of Aradia Fitness, a pole and alternative fitness studio.
48 min

MORE THAN 60 MINUTES

On Daveberta, Dave and Ryan discuss how Canada’s political leaders are positioning themselves around Kinder Morgan’s pipeline deadline, and the long-term impacts of the pipeline dispute between the provincial and federal New Democratic Parties.
65 min
The latest episode of Highlevel Showdown has Michael, Elliott and Sharon discussing the federal government's plan to purchase the Trans Mountain Pipeline dispute and what that means for politics in Alberta and B.C. Plus, the Italian election.
61 min
Cutthroat Island is the kind of painfully mediocre film made for I Have Some Notes. Alyssa Nider joins Gregg, Colin and Scott as they sink their cutlasses into this swashbuckling blockbuster.
68 min
On Press Start to Join's latest video-game history episode, Josh and Alan focus on the lore carved out by Kratos in the God of War franchise. Love mythology? You'll love this.
66 min
On The Young Gaffers, Jason and Adam recap the UEFA Champions League Final. Plus, they are  joined by James Covey of the “Privateers 1882” supporters group in Halifax.
86 min
On Assumptions, Kyle gets some updates about Daniel’s relationship and how it reflects his worldview, followed by a discussion of marriage. Does Kyle value it? What is the Christian vision for marriage? Is there marriage in Heaven?  
72 min
In this very special Facebook Live episode of The Tight Ends, guest Monique joins Vanda to fill her in on the NBA Finals, share sports stories and ask hard questions. Plus, find out the latest Gronk news.
88 min

AFFILIATES AND SPONSORS

On June's episode of The Well Endowed Podcast, hear from two Olympians! Paralympian Nordic skier Brian McKeever shares his passion for skiing, and what he has learned from his family. And Jen Kish, captain of the Canada’s Women’s Sevens Rugby Team for the Olympic Games at Rio in 2016, shares her thoughts on diversity and inclusion in sport.
Thanks to ATB, we're putting on a live show in Calgary on June 7. Join us as The WorkNotWork Show, Future Chat, That's So Maven and A Branded World record live. They'll be talking to a number of interesting, future-focused people, including Lorne Rubis of ATB and Culture Cast. And ATBers will be on hand in between shows to answer questions about AI, blockchain and more.
YESS Painting is a new kind of painting company, one that has changed and moulded the traditional student painting model by training and employing Edmonton youth experiencing difficult realities. See what they're up to and get your free quote today! 
Come to the Rotary District 5370 Conference on October 18-20, 2018, at the Shaw Conference Centre to network, learn and be inspired. The speakers list includes Barbara Stegemann, Jeff Polovick, Michael Angelo Caruso and many others.

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Three more podcasts join the network!

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We're so pleased to welcome three more podcasts in the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB!

Mess Hall is Avery Cochrane's weekly conversation with comedians about food. It's a great idea — comedians eat out on the road all the time, and it turns out that a lot of them like to cook, too. Bring snacks.

EPIC Podcast is a show about emergency preparedness in Canada (hence the name). It is hosted by two experts in the field: Dr. Josh Bezanson and Grayson Cockett. They interview leaders, explore research and share tips in a most engaging way.

Blue in the Face is Chris Ursaki's podcast about art, culture, music, and food in Alberta, and its impact locally, nationally and even internationally. He's so passionate about sharing these stories, and his passion is contagious.

It's great to bring on some companions for Tomato Radio, our other podcast about food and drink. Blue in the Face also joins I Don't Get It in covering local arts and culture. We don't have anything quite like EPIC in the network in terms of topic, but a good analogy would be Walkcast, another deep dive into a particular area that uncovers all kinds of interesting stories. Ed, our podcast about teaching, is a good example, too.

All three of these new recruits to the network are based in Calgary. We'll be bringing on another bunch in the coming weeks, once we recover from our live show (it's on June 7 — are you coming?)

If you have an Alberta-made podcast that you think would be a good fit for the network, check out our frequently-asked-questions page. You'll find the application form there. If you have already applied, we'll be in touch.

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