Alberta Podcast Network Roundup 26

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This week's crop of podcasts includes stories about the perils of drink, the value of cult branding, the return of meatball madness, the challenges of raising boys, the consequences of superpowers, the ways to teach tech, and the films of a master. Plus The Young Gaffers cross over to the Loyal Company of the River Valley, and the Northern Nerdcast pays a visit to Future Chat.

30 MINUTES OR LESS

On Girl Tries Life, Victoria Smith talks about the importance of mindful consumption to figure out what actually adds value to your life.
15 min
Tema Frank learns how design thinking applies to customer experience in a conversation with CSPN's Jessica Cryer on Frank Reactions.
30 min
On A Branded World, Luiza Campos tells the story of Havaianas, which was at risk of becoming extinct, but transformed itself from a commodity into a cult brand.
23 min
Edmonton's downtown farmers' market had its first outdoor market of the year and Kitchen by Brad has restarted meatball madness! Join Mary and Amanda for a summer weekend downtown as they find out what else there is to check out and do on the latest episode of Tomato Radio.
23 min
It’s a full-time week for I Don't Get It guest Laura Raboud as she takes in Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story at the Citadel Theatre with Fawnda, and then hunkers in for the befuddling, heart-churning experience of Collin Doyle's new play, Terry and the Dog. What a time to be alive in #yegarts.
26 min

30 TO 45 MINUTES

On Press Start to Join, Josh and Alan discuss the wrestling event of the year coming to Heroes of the Storm, and a local comic shop falling victim to an awful movement. Plus Josh recommends a board game and Alan shares a manga. 
36 min
After a wee visit to the Calgary Beer Festival, master storyteller Calum Lykan shares a little bit more of his adventures on the newest episode of The Bothy Storytelling Podcast. He behaved himself this year. Last year? Less so.
35 min
On Modern Manhood, German Villegas talks with Chataleine editor-at-large Rachel Giese about the research that went into her new book Boys: What It Means to Become A Man, and what it takes to raise a boy well.
42 min

45 TO 60 MINUTES

In a very special episode of The 5th Line, Carl, Mike and Joel sit around the same table, and discuss random superpowers. Plus, why did Carl's man crush do the things that he did in Avengers: Infinity War?
48 min
On Highlevel Showdown, Michael, Sharon and Elliott discuss the latest updates in the pipeline dispute between Alberta and B.C., as well as what the polls are showing in the Ontario election, plus #TrumpWatch.
53 min
Fellow podcaster Randall Black, host of The Randall Black Show, joins Shane Lawrence on Ed to talk about his passion for sharing stories. They also discuss failure, what makes great professional development, and the three different kinds of teachers there are when it comes to tech in the classroom.
60 min
On this week’s Hockey Feels, Rachel and Steven discuss the Vegas Golden Knights' surprising ascent to the Stanley Cup Finals, and the eastern rivals they'll meet there. They also discuss Switzerland pulling off the upset to win the IIHF World Championships.
58 min

MORE THAN 60 MINUTES

This week on The Young Gaffers, Jason and Adam talk about the official unveiling of Calgary’s Canadian Premier League club, Cavalry FC, and share a fantastic conversation with Sports & Entertainment Atlantic’s Derek Martin.
71 min
On Loyal Company of the River Valley, the Young Gaffers join Nate and Adam to talk about Cavalry FC and break down the name, colours and crest. They compare and contrast to the other recently announced Canadian Premier League club, York 9.
64 min
Ahead of the release of Vikramaditya Motwane's latest film, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero, Matt Bowes and Erin Fraser discuss his previous work: Udaan, Lootera, and Trapped.
65 min
On Future Chat, Nick and Mike are joined by a special guest – Dan Shessel from the Northern Nerdcast. They discuss Facebook, Tesla, artificial intelligence and Google Duplex. 
88 min
On the Northern Nerdcast, Dan and Chelsea chat with superfan Aaron about nerdy things to do this summer. Plus, Chelsea appears (sort of) in Deadpool 2, and Dan's got a motorcycle.
65 min

AFFILIATES AND SPONSORS

Our founding sponsor, ATB Financial, released its annual report this week, sharing record results, incredible community involvement and transformation. Check out the video and more here.
Nathan Kawulka of YESS Painting shared a story about one of the young people he is training. It's just one example of how YESS Painting makes the world a better place, one job at a time.
Want to know what you'll experience at the Rotary District 5370 Conference in Edmonton in October? Watch this video to hear more about the speakers and the theme.
Edmonton is full of passionate people dedicated to building a vibrant community. The Well Endowed Podcast explores their impact. Listen here, and subscribe!

Don't miss out on upcoming events!

We keep an up-to-date listing of events involving our network, podcasters, sponsors and partners. You can find them here, or you can get them delivered straight to you by subscribing to our weekly newsletter. 

Alberta Podcast Network Roundup 25

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We almost have too much to tell you. There's a new baby (congrats, Girl Tries Life!), a new sponsor (hello, Rotary!) and details on our live show (see below). Our crossover streak lives with Hockey Feels visiting The 4th Line, and we have tons of great long weekend listening on movies, sex, politics, soccer, libraries, Vikings and more! 

LESS THAN 45 MINUTES

The Broadcast steps outside the binary, thanks to the help of intern Danielle. She talks to Francis Nievera and Stephanie Shostak about how to make space for trans people in politics.
36 min
On Makeshift Stories, city clerk Ken Likeley works hard to ensure everything in his life and world is logical and predictable. After he picks up a small white card on his office floor, reality begins to misbehave and Ken finds himself adrift in the multiverse.
36 min
That's So Maven's Andrea Beça sits down with Justine Martinson, owner and skincare maven at Lipstick Empire Laser Spa in Edmonton. They discuss her longtime interest in the beauty industry, and how much client education has changed in the age of the internet.
37 min
It's the summer season, and for Calum Lykan and The Bothy Storytelling Podcast, that means Viking Times. This episode has a wee introduction to the Vinland Vikings and how getting older hurts. (It seems swinging an axe is a young person's game.)
39 min
We have a double dose of The Bothy this week! Going to Comicon is an amazing experience filled with some fantastic sights and sounds and fabulous cosplay....So how did Calum end up playing a 70+ yr old man?
42 min
This week on I Don't Get It, Paul Blinov and Fawnda Mithrush give their impressions of Alberta Ballet’s All of Us, the Tragically Hip portrait ballet that recently wrapped up its run. 
22 min
Self-described Learning Commons Wizard Geoff Ruggero joins Shane Lawrence on Ed. They talk about how makerspaces are revolutionizing the library space and the profession of librarians. 
37 min
On Press Start to Join, Josh and Alan discuss Google Assistant making phone calls for you and Nintendo's online services. Plus a brutally cute Netflix show, and a must-see music video. 
39 min

45 TO 60 MINUTES

Summer blockbuster season is upon us and the I Have Some Notes crew decided to play a game of movie prognostication. Play along by predicting what Rotten Tomatoes score each movie will receive from critics. 
45 min
In this second season bonus episode of Assumptions, Kyle and Daniel talk to author and editor Joy Beth Smith about the frustrations of dating as a Christian and her insights into sexuality and what it means to be human. 
48 min
This week on The Young Gaffers, Jason and Adam discuss the Argentine Football Association’s package for World Cup journalists, the FA Cup Final, Wayne Rooney and DC United, and MLS club salaries.
54 min
This week on Girl Tries Life, Victoria Smith (who had a baby the day this episode came out!) is joined by tradeswoman Dana Francis of Career Pod, who talks about her experience in a mostly male industry.
51 min
This week on the Northern Nerdcast Dan Shessel and Chelsea Thompson chat with Katie from the Metro Cinema, a not-for-profit theatre that showcases old movies, new releases that had short runs, locally made films and festivals.
53 min
Consumers and talent are increasingly demanding and want to engage with purpose-driven brands. Join Luiza Campos on A Branded World as she discusses this with Rafael Achondo, founder of Matteria.
51 min
On this week’s Hockey Feels, Rachel returns to discuss the NHL playoffs with Steven as the Capitals face the Lightning, the Jets take on the Golden Knights. They also talk about the Oilers' and Flyers' top goalie prospects facing off, and more!
55 min
On The 4th Line, it's more Hockey Feels as Rachel and Steven step in for the always wonderful Joel. They talk to Carl about the playoffs and Kyle Dubas's ascendance with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Doctor Who gets involved at some point.
58 min
On Highlevel Showdown, Michael and Elliott fly without Sharon to discuss the recent resurgence of former prime minister Stephen Harper and whether he could return to the helm of the Conservative Party of Canada.
51 min

MORE THAN 60 MINUTES

The United Conservative Party‘s founding convention, the New Democratic Party‘s abortion clinic bubble zone and plans to turn off the oil and gas taps to British Columbia — just some of the topics Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman dive into on this episode of Daveberta.
65 min
This week, Loyal Company of the River Valley focuses on the announcement of York 9 FC as a team in the Canadian Premier League. Nate and Adam react to the announcement itself, and offer their thoughts on the colours, crest, stadium and membership drive. 
62 min
On the newest episode of Press Start to Join's Sibling Rivalry Review, Hannah and Josh draw parallels between Battle Royal and The Hunger Games, and discuss some of the social aspects in this movie about a contest for Japanese students.
68 min

AFFILIATES AND SPONSORS

We're excited to announce another new sponsor, the Rotary District 5370 Conference! Learn more about this opportunity to dream, connect and inspire in Edmonton from Oct. 18 to 20.
We got a little bit of international attention for our partnership with our founding sponsor, ATB Financial. Listen to this podcast from eMarketer on podcasting in Canada (we come up at 14:20).
Don't miss the May episode of The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Learn how the Canadian Cultural Investment Fund helps Edmonton artists. You'll also hear what the Edmonton Arts Council is up to, and what a difference the Don and Norine Lowry Award made for a student. 
It's fun and fascinating to watch the young painters at YESS Painting learn their craft so they can do a great job on your house or yard. Be sure to follow @yesspainting on Instagram for sneak peeks at the training and some inspiring stories. You can find them on Facebook and Twitter, too!

Lineup set for Podcasts Connect: A talkfest on the future!

We hope you can join us for one or more of our live recordings during the INVENTURE$ Conference in Calgary on June 7. Here's the lineup for Podcasts Connect:

  • 10 a.m: The WorkNotWork Show's Terence C. Gannon interviews Emily Hicks of FREDSense, which combines biology and engineering to detect chemicals in industrial water;

  •  11 a.m.: Future Chat's Mike Attrell and Nick Maddox recap TasteTECH, where they will have sampled the future of food;

  • Noon: That's So Maven's Andrea Beça interviews Meaghan Nolan of Mikata Health, which uses artificial intelligence to connect patients with health care;

  • 1 p.m.: A Branded World's Luiza Campos interviews David Smith of Unreasonable and Lorne Rubis of ATB about the intersection of transformation and branding.

The event is free! We'll also have our friends from ATB on hand to answer questions about blockchain, robotics, artificial intelligence and all manner of innovation.

Register to attend

Welcome our latest sponsor — the Rotary District 5370 Conference!

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We're excited to announce another new sponsor for the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB: Please welcome the Rotary District 5370 Conference!

For more than 110 years, Rotary has been bringing people together to create lasting change, globally, locally and within Rotarians themselves. Chances are you have benefited from something that Rotary has done, or you know someone who has. 

Here's another way to benefit: Dream, connect and inspire at the District 5370 Conference, happening at Edmonton's Shaw Conference Centre from Oct. 18 to 20. 

A number of stellar speakers, both local and international, are sharing their stories at this conference:

  • Barbara Stegemann, founder of The 7 Virtues, a perfume company that sources organic oils from countries in turmoil to help return some stability to their economies. She was inspired to do so after her best friend was wounded in Afghanistan, and believes in using business for good, at home and abroad.

  • Dr. Marilyn Fitzgerald, founder of Common Ground Solutions, a consulting firm that helps make sure humanitarian projects are effective and sustainable. She has written a book called If I Had a Water Buffalo, and she has a singular passion for helping others help themselves.

  • Jennifer Jones, president and CEO of Media Street Productions, an award-winning television production company based in Windsor, Ontario. She is one of Rotary International’s most recognized communicators, and has presented keynotes and workshops all over the world.

  • Susan Morrice, founder and chairwoman of Belize Natural Energy. She is a geologist, an explorer and a dealmaker, with a passion for the protection of our environment and a vision to uncover the true potential of everyone she meets.

  • Jeff Polovick, founder and former president of Driving Force, a transportation solutions company that started in Spruce Grove in 1978 and has since grown to 28 locations all over Canada. He has been recognized as one of Canada’s top entrepreneurs.

  • Mitty Chang, a web designer and consultant who started his entrepreneurial journey when he built his first website in 1998 — when he was in Grade 4! He started his first business in high school, and is now senior project manager and partner at Candeavor, a California-based marketing firm.

  • Stephanie Woollard, a social entrepreneur from Australia who founded Seven Women. Her not-for-profit provides training and employment for women with disabilities in Nepal, helping more than 5,000 find meaningful work.  

  • Dr. Douglas Jackson, CEO of Project C.U.R.E., which delivers donated medical supplies and equipment to desperately needy people around the world. Since 1987, Project C.U.R.E. has delivered equipment and supplies to hospitals and clinics in over 130 countries.

  • Michael Angelo Caruso, founder and president of Edison House, an international consulting firm specializing in corporate and personal improvement. He draws on his experience in telecommunications and music to educate and entertain.

We love telling stories and sharing useful information at the Alberta Podcast Network, which is why we're excited to bring this opportunity to our listeners and followers. 

Learn more about the conference in this video:

The conference is open to the general public. It will also attract Rotarians from all over western Canada and the world, which means you’ll be in a room with some of the kindest and most community-minded people around.

For more information and to register, visit the conference website.