Every day is Earth Day — The week on APN — April 17-23, 2021

The world has learned a lot about consumption throughout the pandemic. Before the call to mask and glove up outside our homes, we were making progress in minimizing single-use plastics, and the decline in air travel remarkably cleared the skies in some smog-ridden areas.

While podcasting itself is fairly eco-friendly, there are also many podcasts that focus on sustainable living and environmental awareness (check out the Podcast Brunch Club's Mother Earth playlist for some great convos on that front). And as you inventory your household's own impacts on the planet, take along this week's batch of brand new listens from the team at APN.

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The “subscribe” button on any of the Listen Notes playlists will let you grab a playlist for your podcatcher. Sample the shows below, or check out the full week’s roundup on Spotify.

SOCIETY & CULTURE

Eat More Barbecue chats with the yet-to-be-opened Transit Smokehouse & BBQ in Edmonton’s historic Transit Hotel. It’s A Conspiracy! has an all-Muppet happy hour for your GenX reminiscing pleasure. Mess Hall Podcast goes bananas for apples. Speaking Municipally looks at an about-face on transit fares and the ethics of political visits to homeless shelters.

SPORTS

For Kicks covers Canada's friendly matches against Wales and England, and players who look like sure-bets for the Olympic roster. Loyal Company of the River Valley offers thoughts on the short-lived idea of the European Super League, and continues its series of club profiles with a preview of Winnipeg’s Valour FC.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Glass Bookshop Radio hosts poet and professor Dallas Hunt with Emily Riddle for a conversation about Hunt’s new poetry collection, CREELAND. I Have Some Notes jots down thoughts on Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. Kyle and Dave vs The Machine take in the 1971 classic The French Connection. The Read-Along moves along to Chapter 3 of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Putting It Together chats about the Sondheim-scored film Stavisky with William C. White. My View Finder talks with photographer Angela Boehm on compassionate documentation. Serving up a special parent+progeny crossover this week, The Breakfast Dish hosts Karen and Elizabeth of That’s a Thing?!.

LIFE & WORK

Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life drops a convo with MLA Sarah Hoffman on the controversy swirling around the UCP’s proposed school curriculum. Kenny and Qashus do a deep dive to talk about the beginnings and mission of The 2nd Floor with the Alberta Business Review. ATB’s The Future Of podcast looks at strategies for adapting to unwanted change with Jennifer Buchanan.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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

ECF helps the community give, grow, and transform. Find out how. And don't miss The Well Endowed Podcast.
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
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!
Each year, Calgary Foundation flows millions of dollars into the community, supporting causes as myriad as the city's population.
Looking for stress-free home solutions in Calgary or Edmonton? Let Rümi connect you with a trusted local home service provider in your area.
Shift showcases the multi-faceted work being done in Alberta's province’s innovation ecosystem, from health to clean energy and more.
Canada’s longest running documentary film festival goes online this May 6-16, 2021.
All films will be available to viewers across Alberta.
The Career Essentials podcast offers real-world advice and insight into different career paths via the experiences of NAIT alumni.
A free virtual writing camp in partnership with Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.
Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial’s Chief Economist, connects with special guests who offer unique perspectives about the future through an economic lens. 
Curiosity-driven stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians.
Edmonton Community Foundation's podcast looks at the impact of passionate people building community. 
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All you need is a light jacket (and earbuds) — The week on APN — April 10-16

As we gleefully packed up our winter mitts this week, along came the Canadian Olympic team's official attire launch, kicking up a whole lot of hayfever over the closing ceremonies jacket: a denim frock painted with kanji, Hudson Bay stripes, and other DIY-style markings. Despite the obvious tribute to Gord Downie's famed Canadian tuxedo — and the possibility that the Tokyo Olympics may not happen anyway — internet furor and confusion over the design ran high.

With that, we're taking the cue and busting out our jean jackets this weekend. With plenty of pockets for your podcatcher, it's a functional, unapologetic vehicle to enjoy this week's fresh listens from the team at APN.

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The “subscribe” button on any of the Listen Notes playlists will let you grab a playlist for your podcatcher. Sample the shows below, or check out the full week’s roundup on Spotify.

SOCIETY & CULTURE

Eat More Barbecue talks with Shantel of Aahksoyo’p Indigenous Comfort Food. The Well Endowed Podcast interviews master gardener, writer, beekeeper, and ecologically inspired designer Dustin Bajer. La place takes a trip to Fort Saskatchewan. Mess Hall Podcast noshes on gummies. The Daveberta Podcast discusses UCP catastrophes, including the COVID 18 and the K-6 curriculum. And Speaking Municipally covers the latest happenings from Edmonton’s city council chambers.

SPORTS

Loyal Company of the River Valley discusses FC Edmonton’s training camp kickoff under the CPL and Alberta Health guidelines, and this season’s changes with Cavalry FC. Ty and Currah of 2 and Out CFL Podcast toss up their hands to lament the delay of the CFL season.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

It’s an all-Jane Austen episode with Karen Unland on Bollywood is For Lovers. Our heroes head to Ukraine for 1971’s Fiddler on the Roof this week on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. Makeshift Stories meets a wealthy collector who amasses experiences over rare objects. The Read-Along moves along to Chapter 3 of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Putting It Together talks with Rick Pender, author of The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia. My View Finder posts Part 2 of Dave Youn’s convo with photographer Kristofer Schofield. The Breakfast Dish dines with Daniel Fong and JP Thibodeau of Calgary’s Storybook Theatre.

LIFE & WORK

Creative Block talks with Kyle Simmers and Ryan Danny Owen, creators of the graphic novel Pass Me By. Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life explores improvisation in online teaching and helping students to become critical engagers with technology with Jesse Stommel. Ken invites his sister Jessie onto this week’s Real Learning with Real People for a discussion about mental health, eating disorders, and hope. The 2nd Floor looks into how NFTs work and what they’re doing for YouTubers. Rob Roach returns to ATB’s The Future Of to talk about adapting to unwanted change.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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

ECF helps the community give, grow, and transform. Find out how. And don't miss The Well Endowed Podcast.
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
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!
Each year, Calgary Foundation flows millions of dollars into the community, supporting causes as myriad as the city's population.
Looking for stress-free home solutions in Calgary or Edmonton? Let Rümi connect you with a trusted local home service provider in your area.
Shift showcases the multi-faceted work being done in Alberta's province’s innovation ecosystem, from health to clean energy and more.
Canada’s longest running documentary film festival goes online this May 6-16, 2021.
All films will be available to viewers across Alberta.
The Career Essentials podcast offers real-world advice and insight into different career paths via the experiences of NAIT alumni.
Edmonton Community Foundation's podcast looks at the impact of passionate people building community. 
Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial’s Chief Economist, connects with special guests who offer unique perspectives about the future through an economic lens. 
Curiosity-driven stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians.
Pod Power is APN's new sponsored program where our advertising partners can choose to donate their ad spots to amplify Albertan voices.
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One step at a time: Reflect and re-evaluate — The week on APN — April 3-9

As Alberta takes a step back in its Back-to-Normal plan, millions around the world are preparing to enter the month of Ramadan, which begins on April 13. The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan is observed as a time of reflection, community, and daily fasting from sunrise to sunset. 

If the pandemic brain fog is affecting you like it is so many, turns out fasting might just be a good way to help clear your head. As you stare down the next few weeks of rising variants, try taking it easy on your tummy and getting some fresh air — we've got a whole roundup of new APN episodes to keep you company along the way. 

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The “subscribe” button on any of the Listen Notes playlists will let you grab a playlist for your podcatcher. Sample the shows below, or check out the full week’s roundup on Spotify.

SOCIETY & CULTURE

Eat More Barbecue revisits Bear & The Flower Farm in Rocky View County. Mess Hall Podcast taste-tests a variety of purple stuff, including taro chips and lavender syrup. And Speaking Municipally looks at police funding, photo radar, and Edmonton’s bus network redesign.

SPORTS

Loyal Company of the River Valley previews the 2021 season for Pacific FC, and takes a look some former Edmonton FC players who have signed in new cities.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Glass Bookshop Radio talks with Rebecca Salazar on her poetry collection sulphurtongue. I Have Some Notes takes on Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Our heroes take in Peter Bogdanovich’s The Last Picture Show on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. The Read-Along moves along to Chapter 2 of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Putting It Together interviews actor Ramona Mallory on her experiences with A Little Night Music. My View Finder discusses how photographers approach photography with Kristofer Schofield.

LIFE & WORK

Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life drops two episodes this week: The first is about what makes a good school curriculum, the second covers coding in the classroom with Mary Jo Madda. Let’s Do Coffee catches up with Kathy Leskow, founder of Confetti Sweets and a NAIT business alumna. Pamella wonders how Janet is doing in her first two months of retirement on Healthy Lifestyle Design. Real Learning with Real People throws back to an interview with NASA astronaut Suni Williams. The 2nd Floor gathers advice for filmmakers from Jakob Owens.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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

ECF helps the community give, grow, and transform. Find out how. And don't miss The Well Endowed Podcast.
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
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!
Each year, Calgary Foundation flows millions of dollars into the community, supporting causes as myriad as the city's population.
Looking for stress-free home solutions in Calgary or Edmonton? Let Rümi connect you with a trusted local home service provider in your area.
Shift showcases the multi-faceted work being done in Alberta's province’s innovation ecosystem, from health to clean energy and more.
Canada’s longest running documentary film festival goes online this May 6-16, 2021.
All films will be available to viewers across Alberta.
The Career Essentials podcast offers real-world advice and insight into different career paths via the experiences of NAIT alumni.
Edmonton Community Foundation's podcast looks at the impact of passionate people building community. 
Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial’s Chief Economist, connects with special guests who offer unique perspectives about the future through an economic lens. 
Curiosity-driven stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians.
Pod Power is APN's new sponsored program where our advertising partners can choose to donate their ad spots to amplify Albertan voices.
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