Play on, friends — The week on APN — May 22-28

As Gen Xers and geriatric millennials revelled in a special sort of '90s nostalgia this week to commemorate the Friends reunion, we got to thinking about all our pals out there, and about how we've stayed creatively connected in these months under COVID.

Be it by Zoom, postcard, or passenger pigeon — or even by audio airwaves — we're getting by with a little help from our friends these days, and your besties at APN have got your back with a fab set of new episodes to carry you through the weekend's exploits. 

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 the boutique bottlers at Margaret’s Hot Sauce in Calgary. Avery and Lena enjoy an abundance of summery citrus-flavoured foods on Mess Hall Podcast. Speaking Municipally takes a closer look at why there’s no public art connected to a new bridge in Edmonton.

SPORTS

Loyal Company of the River Valley discusses the FC Edmonton Members’ meetings, where season seat holders got to sit in a Zoom call from the club, and continues the weekly season preview with a profile of last year’s champions, Hamilton’s Forge FC.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bollywood is For Lovers sits down with Pooja Shetty and Neil Pagedar, creators of sci-fi/comedy/mystery series OK Computer. Our heroes go west with Billy Jack this week on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. The Read-Along flips along to the next chapter of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Putting It Together dips into The Frogs, Sondheim’s satirical musical tribute to Greek comedy. My View Finder drops Part 2 of Dave Youn’s convo with photojournalist Stefan Strangman. The Breakfast Dish dines with Shelby Reinitz, artistic director of DIY Theatre, and Emily Howard, star of DIY's digital production Trial By Faith: A Faustian Tale.

LIFE & WORK

Creative Block talks with Stafford Arima, artistic director of Theatre Calgary. Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life drops in to Shenzen, China, to chat with expat teacher Kevin O’Shea. Life With Dementia gets a refreshing message from Alzheimer advocates Arthena Caston and Jay Reinstein on the possibility of living well with dementia. The 2nd Floor levels up with rapper, filmmaker, and author Srvent, of Edson. ATB’s The Future Of looks at the future of community with Karen Ball, CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations, and Tara Lockyer, ATB Financial’s Chief People Officer.

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.
Natural Light Edmonton can help you transform your  outdoor space and enjoy a new level of outdoor living.
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. 
Pod Power is APN's new partner program where our advertising partners can choose to donate their ad spots to amplify Albertan voices.
Our podcasts reach people who are listening on purpose and with affection for the host — they listen with both ears and all their heart.
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Green thumbs unite! May Long has arrived — The week on APN — May 15-21

With this week's not-so-surprising snowfall, it might feel like we're saying the longest goodbye ever to the pandemic winter. But, never fear, the Victoria Day long weekend brings with it your unofficial permission to get down in the dirt and start planting for the season. 

To keep you motivated as you till, hoe, and mow, APN's crew have cultivated a fresh batch of episodes to inspire those early seeds to get sprouting. 

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 visits with the folks at Ryan’s Meats in Calgary. The Well Endowed Podcast talks with Kristine Archibald, executive director of the River Valley Alliance (RVA), to explore how it connects people to Edmonton’s river valley. It’s A Conspiracy! looks at Annie Jones, P.T. Barnum’s Bearded Lady, and some of the urban legend surrounding the Vatican’s archives. Mess Hall Podcast pops open soda-themed treats. Modern Manhood returns from hiatus with a new live format for Cold Takes, plus the debut episode of their eight-part series “Expectations,” which explores how parents are navigating their children’s gender journeys. Danielle Paradis and Chris Henderson return to The Daveberta Podcast to discuss the recent mutiny within the United Conservative Party caucus. And Speaking Municipally returns with updates from this week’s happenings in Edmonton’s city council chambers.

SPORTS

Loyal Company of the River Valley goes deep on the CPL announcement of its 2021 return-to-play plan. Screenwriter Chris Bickford joins Currah and Ty to talk about the possible CFL film project, Kick, on 2 and Out CFL Podcast.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bollywood is For Lovers looks at the Criterion Collection’s new streaming series devoted to Bimal Roy and Raj Kapoor. I Have Some Notes reminisces on childhood comedies with Dumb and Dumber, Liar Liar, Police Academy, and more. Kyle and Dave vs The Machine takes in the 1971 abomination Million Dollar Duck. Makeshift Stories follows a special agent team as they scramble to find a mysterious collector before he removes critical memories from another person. The Read-Along moves along to the next chapter of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Kyle lists his 10 favourite Sondheim songs released from 1970 to 1975 on a special episode of Putting It Together. David sits down with Stefan Strangman, writer, freelance journalist, and documentary photographer, on My View Finder. The Breakfast Dish takes a road trip to visit with Morris Ertman and Norma Roth from Rosebud Theatre, and talk about their production of For Home and Country. Glass Bookshop Radio is joined by author Ali Bryan to discuss her debut young adult novel, The Hill.

LIFE & WORK

Sara Truebridge discusses the three key elements which must be present in order for a student to gain and grow in their resilience on Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life. Healthy Lifestyle Design examines the fine line of languishing — the mental health middle child, born between flourishing and depression.

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.
Natural Light Edmonton can help you transform your  outdoor space and enjoy a new level of outdoor living.
A free virtual writing camp in partnership with Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. Classes run online May 11-25.
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. 
Pod Power is APN's new partner program where our advertising partners can choose to donate their ad spots to amplify Albertan voices.
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Time to tune up those rusty wheels — The week on APN — May 8-14

As we patiently await for gardening season to officially begin with the May long weekend, now might be a good time to dust off those vintage spokes that have been gathering dust in your garage. After all, Canada's Bike Month is coming up, and you want to be prepared for all the back-to-work cycling you'll be doing.

To keep you company on your seasonal tune-up, APN's team has a whole peloton of new episodes for your road-worthy adventures this weekend. Listen in and enjoy the ride!

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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 goes back to Paddy’s Barbecue & Brewery in Calgary to celebrate its 150th episode — congrats Ryan! Mess Hall Podcast taste-tests some unconventional fruit flavours, including huckleberry candy, chokecherry wine, jackfruit chips, and elderberry energy tea. And Speaking Municipally speaks to former Edmonton mayor Stephen Mandel.

SPORTS

Loyal Company of the River Valley continues the 2021 CPL season preview with a profile on last year’s runner-up team, the HFX Wanderers in Halifax. John Hodge of 3 Down Nation joins Travis to wrap up discussion on the CFL Draft on this week’s 2 and Out CFL Podcast.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Our heroes embrace their love of Angela Lansbury this week for their Bedknobs and Broomsticks assignment on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. The Read-Along turns the page to Chapter 7 of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Kyle talks with stage star and creative producer Kurt Peterson on Putting It Together. My View Finder sits down with Jennifer Sanford for a two-part conversation about art’s role in politics. Playwright Mieko Ouchi dines with The Breakfast Dish this week to preview the Citadel Theatre’s Collider Festival.

LIFE & WORK

Producer Melanie Bahniuk visits Creative Block to talk about the upcoming documentary film OMA, which is about Griffin Cork’s grandmother, Sandy Moser. Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life talks with Marc Dubeau on using the Unreal Engine to teach students about the myriad disciplines of game design. EPIC Podcast (Emergency Preparedness in Canada) wraps up its annual series on Emergency Preparedness Week. Bryan of Bryks Fit levels up with The 2nd Floor to share his story on developing a line of affordable, locally made gym equipment.

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.
Natural Light Edmonton can help you transform your  outdoor space and enjoy a new level of outdoor living.
A free virtual writing camp in partnership with Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. Classes run online May 11-25.
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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