What's up on APN — Sept. 19-25

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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.

SOCIETY & CULTURE

Press Start to Join discusses No Man’s Sky and iOS14’s recent updates, this week in gaming history, and Alan’s mini-game review. And watch for this week’s Speaking Municipally, expected to hit your podcatcher this afternoon. 

SPORTS

The 2 and Out CFL Podcast answers your burning questions in an ask-me-anything episode. Tight Ends hosts former APN member and friend Danielle Newman to chat Emmy winners and a little football. Hockey Feels looks at the finals, next season, contract negotiations, and team swaps. The 4th Line breaks down the first games of the Stanley Cup Final series, then looks ahead to IIHF tournament plans this winter. Loyal Company of the River Valley talks about the departure of FC Edmonton head coach Jeff Paulus and the Island Games.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

I Have Some Notes tweaks the Spider-Man-less Venom with guest Danica LeBlanc. The Machine chooses the biographical film Boys Don’t Cry for our duo to watch on Kyle and Dave vs the Machine. Our favourite accidental inter-dimensional drifter Ken Likeley is back for a new adventure on Makeshift Stories. The Read-Along shares a final overview of the book Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah. Putting It Together breaks down “The Story of Lucy and Jessie” from Follies with Victoria Gordon. Eat More Barbecue hosts a round-table discussion about the Netflix series Chef’s Table BBQ. Mess Hall Podcast dives into all things apple, from drinks to sweets. My View Finder shares Part 2 of a conversation with Calgary photographer Twinkle Banerjee. ICYMI, here is Part 1. 

LIFE & WORK

Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life talks with Katherine Stewart, author of The Power Worshippers: Inside the Rise of Religious Nationalism, about the concerns of mixing religion with public education. Healthy Lifestyle Design discusses The Social Dilemma, a new documentary focusing on the societal effects of social media. The latest episode of ATB’s The Future Of features a Q&A with ATB’s Chief Economist Todd Hirsch and Director of Research Rob Roach.

AFFILIATES & SPONSORS

All of this is possible because of our sponsors and partners in the Alberta community.

ATB is a proud 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.
Park Power is 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!
Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Chief Economist, connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future.
Edmonton is full of passionate people dedicated to building a vibrant community. This podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation explores their impact. 
For Community, Forever. Each year, Calgary Foundation flows millions of dollars to every corner of the community, supporting causes as myriad as the city's population.
Unbelts donates 20% of proceeds from its cloth mask sales back into the community. Comfy for all sizes, and always ethically made.
CPA Alberta is the professional organization for more than 28,500 Chartered Professional Accountants. Find out how a CPA can help your business today.
Storyhive helps creators produce their dream projects and launch their careers. The next round of submissions is open until October 7, 2020.
A fiction anthology podcast produced by Jupiter Theatre. Site-specific stories that take an imaginative dive into the past and future of Calgary’s inner city. 
Satisfy your curiosity and save time with Taproot Edmonton. Subscribe to roundups of local information on various topics, and read original stories.
Join us for the inaugural celebration of podcasting in Edmonton and beyond. Panels, masterclasses, feature talks, and more. October 1-3, 2020, all online, hosted from Edmonton. 
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What's up on APN — Sept. 12-18

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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.

SOCIETY & CULTURE

The Well Endowed Podcast learns about Hardboiled, a new Edmonton-based noir detective podcast, and puppet kits from Kompany Family Theatre. Modern Manhood hears about leaving the teaching profession from Garrett Carlson, founder of Dudefluencer.com. Press Start to Join shares highlights from Apple’s “Time Flies” event, plus details on Sony’s PS5 and Facebook’s Oculus Quest 2. And watch for this week’s Speaking Municipally, expected to hit your podcatcher this afternoon.

SPORTS

Tight Ends talks NFL winners and losers with Avery from the Mess Hall Podcast. Hockey Feels looks at the Dallas Stars going in to the Stanley Cup finals and NHL Awards winners. The 4th Line discusses the playoffs, MVP favourites, and what the Calgary Flames will look like next season with Geoff Ward back as head coach. Loyal Company of the River Valley breaks down the latest FC Edmonton announcement and Halifax making it to the finals in the Island Games. For Kicks talks about the new Canadian Women’s team kit, Canadians signing abroad, and the NWSL fall series.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bollywood is For Lovers celebrates Dimple Kapadia’s Hollywood debut in Tenet with a discussion on her iconic roles in Bobby, Saagar, and Rudaali. Our movie-watching heroes take in Girl, Interrupted on Kyle and Dave vs the Machine. Putting It Together discusses “Losing My Mind” from Follies with music historian Ashley Pribyl. The Read-Along wraps up their reading with the final chapter of Sophie Hannah’s Perfect Little Children. My View Finder talks with fellow Calgarian photographer, Twinkle Banerjee. Mess Hall Podcast finishes their taste-testing tour of Edmonton farmers markets.

LIFE & WORK

With the launch of Jupiter Theatre’s new podcast (exp)lore, Creative Block looks at the popularity of fiction podcasts in today’s podscape. Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life discusses educator burnout with Amber Harper, founder of Burned-In Teacher. Girl Tries Life digs into the role that stress can play in gut health with holistic nutritionist Geri Araus. ATB’s The Future Of shares a Q&A with Todd Hirsch, VP and Chief Economist at ATB Financial, and Rob Roach, ATB’s Managing Director of Research.

AFFILIATES & SPONSORS

All of this is possible because of our sponsors and partners in the Alberta community.

ATB is a proud 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.
Park Power is 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!
Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Chief Economist, connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future.
Edmonton is full of passionate people dedicated to building a vibrant community. This podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation explores their impact. 
For Community, Forever. Each year, Calgary Foundation flows millions of dollars to every corner of the community, supporting causes as myriad as the city's population.
Unbelts donates 20% of proceeds from its cloth mask sales back into the community. Comfy for all sizes, and always ethically made.
CPA Alberta is the professional organization for more than 28,500 Chartered Professional Accountants. Find out how a CPA can help your business today.
Storyhive helps creators produce their dream projects and launch their careers. The next round of submissions is open until October 7, 2020.
A fiction anthology podcast produced by Jupiter Theatre. Site-specific stories that take an imaginative dive into the past and future of Calgary’s inner city. 
Satisfy your curiosity and save time with Taproot Edmonton. Subscribe to roundups of local information on various topics, and read original stories.
Join us for the inaugural celebration of podcasting in Edmonton and beyond. Panels, masterclasses, feature talks, and more. October 1-3, 2020, all online, hosted from Edmonton. 
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Get your tickets to YEGPodfest!

Fall is nearly officially here, and with that we've got news of a project we've been working on: It's YEGPodfest!

The festival celebrates podcasting in Alberta and beyond, with many of your Alberta Podcast Network pals contributing to panels and feature events.

Jad Abumrad of Radiolab and Dolly Parton’s America will be at YEGPodfest on Oct. 1, 2020.

Jad Abumrad of Radiolab and Dolly Parton’s America will be at YEGPodfest on Oct. 1, 2020.

The online festival happens Oct. 1 to 3, and the schedule is now live.

The festival headliner is Jad Abumrad of Dolly Parton's America and Radiolab fame. He'll give a talk on storytelling strategies and podcasting experiences, followed by an interview with author and journalist Omar Mouallem.

Other feature presentations include such CBC Podcasts as The Secret Life of Canada, Tony Ho, and Seat at the Table, and a conversation with Oumar Salifou and Hannan Mohamud of Is This For Real?

Among the sessions featuring APN podcasters are:

  • A social justice panel with German Villegas of Modern Manhood;

  • Bollywood is For Lovers hosts a globe-trotting conversation about Indian cinema; 

  • Podcasters from Hockey Feels, Loyal Company of the River Valley, and The 4th Line discuss covering sports during the pandemic;

  • The Well Endowed Podcast hosts a chat on the lives of millennials with Speaking Municipally's Mack Male and Linda Hoang of Don't Call Me A Guru;  

  • Kyle Marshall of Creative Block and Karen Unland of That's a Thing?! will help you sell a podcast to your boss.

YEGPodfest is a collaboration of LitFest and the Alberta Podcast Network, presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation and funded in part by the Edmonton Arts Council.

All events are free, with donations gratefully accepted, but you'll have to register to get the access link.

Get your tickets