What's up on APN — March 21-27

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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 talks with Chris Henderson of Y Station Communications and Research about political leaders’ responses to the COVID-19 crisis. Life with Dementia welcomes Roger Marple to talk about how he is using his own Alzheimer’s diagnosis to challenge the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding the disease. Ed - Conversations about the Teaching Life chats with teacher Dan Scratch about how to help all students through this difficult time. A Branded World shares an encore episode in which Scott Crockatt shared advice for organizations in times of crisis. On a special live episode, the Mess Hall Podcast reviews foods that were pitched on Dragons’ Den. And Speaking Municipally continues its examination of the intersection of coronavirus and city politics.

SPORTS

The Eskimo Empire Podcast gathers some friends via video conference to share the CFL love while practicing social distancing. Vanda and Frank discuss NFL free agency, trades, and TikTok on Tight Ends. The 4th Line examines the domino effect of the NHL shutdown and sends the Vancouver Canucks to the Elimination Station, notwithstanding the lack of playoffs. Loyal Company of the River Valley takes a look at the top FC Edmonton goals of the past 10 years after discussing the signing of Keven Aleman.

ENTERTAINMENT

Putting it Together discusses the song “The Ladies Who Lunch” with performer Jonathan Chisolm. The Read-Along encounters a mystery in Chapter 3 of Sophie Hannah’s Perfect Little Children. Bollywood is For Lovers digs into filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee’s catalogue with Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Love Sex Aur Dhokha, and Shanghai. The Machine suggests the Shakespeare-adapted film 10 Things I Hate About You on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. Press Start to Join looks at 2020 video game releases and some of the impacts of COVID-19 on tech.

LEARNING

Healthy Lifestyle Design looks at the considerations that we owe to each other during this time of global emergency. Girl Tries Life answers listener questions about managing the stress of COVID-19, what you tell your kids, and taking a break. Eat More Barbecue talks with Jason Dornbush of Blue Haze Barbecue in Beausejour, Manitoba. The Mess Hall Podcast taste-tests a selection of Asian treats. And It’s a Conspiracy! celebrates their 50th episode with some gold-themed facts and theories.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

All of this is possible because of our founding sponsor, ATB Financial, and our other sponsors and partners.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS 

ATB is the founding sponsor of the Alberta Podcast Network. Why? Because ATB listens. Learn how ATB makes banking work for you at atb.com
ECF helps the community give, grow, and transform. Find out how. And don't miss The Well Endowed Podcast.
Choose Park Power, a provider of natural gas and electricity in Alberta that shares its profits with awesome local non-profits. It's a great follow on Instagram!
Unit B is a multi-company coworking space focused on helping people pursue their passions and making Edmonton its creative best. Book a tour.
Check out Winter City Edmonton's podcast about enjoying winter through outdoor activities, urban design, business and culture. 
The Loop is your guide to the ins and outs of Edmonton. Tara McCarthy takes you behind the stories from the CBC Edmonton newsroom.  
Alberta Innovates brings inventors, investors and thought leaders together. Watch the website for updates on the event.
Satisfy your curiosity and save time with Taproot Edmonton. Subscribe to roundups of local information on various topics, and read original stories.
Have a podcast to promote or a product or service to sell? The Alberta Podcast Network can help. Contact us and we'll make a plan.
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What's up on APN — March 14-20

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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 Well Endowed Podcast learns about an Edmonton community that banded together to purchase and develop a problem property in their neighbourhood. Creative Block talks with Chris Stockton, artistic director of Birnton Theatrical in Calgary, about the upcoming production of The Other Josh Cohen. I Don’t Get It takes in a performance in preview of The Children and discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on the theatre community. Don't Call Me A Guru hosts a call-in episode featuring ten of the social media experts that were scheduled to present at the postponed iMEDIA Conference in Edmonton. Eat More Barbecue talks with Mark Kondrat, co-founder of Alberta Beer Festivals and host of the Let’s Meet For A Beer podcast. And Speaking Municipally looks at Edmonton’s response to COVID-19.

SPORTS

With the NHL season on pause, The 4th Line discusses the possibilities for the rest of the season and ponders some new hobbies. Loyal Company of the River Valley looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian Premier League and sports in other countries. 2 and Out takes a break from CFL news and talks with former Calgary Stampeder Eric Fraser about football and food challenges.

ENTERTAINMENT

Putting it Together analyzes the song “Barcelona” from Company with musician Alex Luber. The Read-Along gets into Chapter 2 of Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah. Fledgling superhero Doctor Slow-mo uses his time manipulation skills to save the day on Makeshift Stories. I Have Some Notes takes a fan suggestion and fixes up the 2017 remake of Power Rangers. Though we may not be able to attend in-person, some of the films discussed in the April edition of Metro Cinema Presents... Close-Up can be viewed online so listen in for some film inspiration! The Machine chooses the cannibalistic film Ravenous for our heroes to ingest on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. Mess Hall Podcast taste-tests and compares different flavours of Pringles. And Press Start to Join examines COVID-19’s effect on tech.

LEARNING

Girl Tries Life shares three episodes this week! The first has Victoria sharing a discussion with Amy Stubbs, her co-creator of the “Stress Less About Your Body” program. The second (and episode 150!) has strategies for managing the stresses of the pandemic and social distancing. The third features an inspirational discussion with YouTuber, podcaster, and mother Amanda Muse about trusting your instincts. Ed - Conversations about the Teaching Life shares Part 2 of a discussion on the #metoo movement with researcher and teacher Kim Edmondson. ICYMI, here is Part 1. Modern Manhood discusses a recent UN report on gender studies with Veronika Ilich, coordinator for Next Gen Men.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

All of this is possible because of our founding sponsor, ATB Financial, and our other sponsors and partners.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS 

ATB is the founding sponsor of the Alberta Podcast Network. Why? Because ATB listens. Learn how ATB makes banking work for you at atb.com
ECF helps the community give, grow, and transform. Find out how. And don't miss The Well Endowed Podcast.
Choose Park Power, a provider of natural gas and electricity in Alberta that shares its profits with awesome local non-profits. It's a great follow on Instagram!
Alberta Innovates brings inventors, investors and thought leaders together June 3-5 in Calgary to discover and share the latest in innovation.
Check out Winter City Edmonton's podcast about enjoying winter through outdoor activities, urban design, business and culture. 
The Loop is your guide to the ins and outs of Edmonton. Tara McCarthy takes you behind the stories from the CBC Edmonton newsroom.  
Unit B is a multi-company coworking space focused on helping people pursue their passions and making Edmonton its creative best. Book a tour.
Satisfy your curiosity and save time with Taproot Edmonton. Subscribe to roundups of local information on various topics, and read original stories.
Looking for tickets to a big game, concert or other fun? Buy tickets in Canadian funds from Seat Giant. Use the offer code apn to get 5% off.
Have a podcast to promote, or a product or service to sell? The Alberta Podcast Network can help. Check out our rates.
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What's up on APN — March 7-13

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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

Calgary Culture: The Perspectives YYC Podcast learns about evolutionary computing with programmer and educator Sasha Ivanov. The Daveberta Podcast discusses Alberta’s supervised consumption clinics with Dr. Elaine Hyshka, assistant professor at the U of A School of Public Health. Eat More Barbecue chats with Stephanie and Jamie Parker of Smoke Show BBQ YYC. I Don’t Get It hits the hot tub at the Nests For the End of the World exhibit at the Art Gallery of Alberta, takes in a performance of Girl in the Machine at the Telus World of Science, and watches the dance documentary Cunningham at the Metro Cinema. On Ed - Conversation on the Teaching Life, Shane talks with Devon teacher Kim Edmondson about the influence of the #metoo movement on how we think about gender, power, and social norms. Cross-polliNation shares Part 2 of a discussion on transitioning away from an oilfield job. ICYMI, here is Part 1. It’s a Conspiracy! looks at some of the traditions surrounding St. Patrick’s Day, live from Fionn MacCool’s. And Speaking Municipally talks COVID-19, speed limits, and regional transit.


SPORTS

A lot has happened on the sports front since these episodes were recorded, as most major leagues have cancelled or postponed their seasons to try to help contain COVID-19. On Tight Ends, Vanda Favaro discusses the NFL Combine with Nick from the What is Sports? podcast; they also got into March Madness, before the NCAA basketball tournament was cancelled. The NHL season still seemed to be going ahead when The 4th Line and Hockey Feels recorded — that’s changed, but there’s still some interesting hockey talk. Loyal Company of the River Valley discusses some former FC Edmonton player news and the effects of the COVID-19 virus on soccer worldwide. And, relatively immune from all of this, Ryan Ballantine of the CFL Horsemen plays the heel in a most entertaining fashion on the Eskimo Empire Podcast.

ENTERTAINMENT

Putting it Together and guest Adrianna Boris break down “Poor Baby” and “Tick Tock” from the musical Company. The Read-Along starts a new book — Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah. The machine makes our movie-watching heroes take in Cruel Intentions on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. And Press Start to Join interviews The Cardboard Kid and Darling Miss Nyx, fellow nominees for the Alberta Design and Game Awards!

LEARNING

The Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast looks at gender, disaster management, and the links between the two with Alex Valoroso. A Branded World focuses on the brand management behind the Harlem Globetrotters with Brent Baldwin, head of brand marketing. Healthy Lifestyle Design discusses the mechanisms present in observing Lent. The Mess Hall Podcast gets into green foods in honour of St. Paddy’s Day.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

All of this is possible because of our founding sponsor, ATB Financial, and our other sponsors and partners.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS 

ATB is the founding sponsor of the Alberta Podcast Network. Why? Because ATB listens. Learn how ATB makes banking work for you at atb.com
ECF helps the community give, grow, and transform. Find out how. And don't miss The Well Endowed Podcast.
Choose Park Power, a provider of natural gas and electricity in Alberta that shares its profits with awesome local non-profits. It's a great follow on Instagram!
Alberta Innovates brings inventors, investors and thought leaders together June 3-5 in Calgary to discover and share the latest in innovation.
Check out Winter City Edmonton's podcast about enjoying winter through outdoor activities, urban design, business and culture. 
The Loop is your guide to the ins and outs of Edmonton. Tara McCarthy takes you behind the stories from the CBC Edmonton newsroom.  
Unit B is a multi-company coworking space focused on helping people pursue their passions and making Edmonton its creative best. Book a tour.
Satisfy your curiosity and save time with Taproot Edmonton. Subscribe to roundups of local information on various topics, and read original stories.
Looking for tickets to a big game, concert or other fun? Buy tickets in Canadian funds from Seat Giant. Use the offer code apn to get 5% off.
Have a podcast to promote, or a product or service to sell? The Alberta Podcast Network can help. Check out our rates.
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