New episodes in full bloom — The week on APN — Aug. 14-20

As summer winds down and the days begin to grow shorter, we're finally enjoying the fruits of our backyard garden beds. It's been a particularly good year for tomatoes — and pesky wasps, too. 

Never fear: We've got the week's playlists ready for your listening pleasure. Swat at those yellow jackets and let your pals at APN entertain and enlighten as you green-thumb your way through the weekend. 

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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

The Well Endowed Podcast visits the Terra Centre, and finds out how the organization has been empowering teen parents for the past fifty years. Modern Manhood drops a cold take with Elliott Tanti on struggles with hockey. Karen and Stephanie revisit two fascinating scammers on Scamtime. Speaking Municipally provides an update on the latest happenings in Edmonton’s municipal election race.

SPORTS

Armchair Sports sits down with two members of Alberta PGA to talk golf and current happenings on the PGA Tour. Shanika and Caitlyn cover the shocking death of Spa CEO Nathalie Maillet and their top five drivers of the Formula 1 season so far on Get Checkered. After a couple of FC Edmonton media blunders, Loyal Company of the River Valley look into the team’s dwindling support. The 2 and Out CFL Podcast and The Turf District recap the week’s CFL happenings — we’re not in preseason anymore, folks!

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

I Have Some Notes offers up the recording of their recent live episode discussing Wonder Woman 1984 with guest Stephanie Chan. I Love This, You Should Too dives deep into the Spider-Verse. Kyle and Dave vs the Machine take in the 1971 spaghetti western Red Sun. Makeshift Stories follows Olivia, a researcher interested in paranormal urban myths, across the country to interview an older man in the new story Infinite Eyes. The Weird Gravity crew continue their adventures at Multipalooza on Quantum Kickflip. The Read-Along moves along to chapter 21 of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Putting It Together dissects A Bowler Hat from Pacific Overtures, and guest Sam Simahk makes the case for it as one of the best stage songs of all time.

LIFE & WORK

Eat More Barbecue looks forward to the Barley & Smoke grilling fundraiser for Kids Cancer Care on Aug. 28. Janet and Pamella discuss the whole world being on fire in this week’s Healthy Lifestyle Design. Avery and Lena recap their foodie exploits in Toronto on Mess Hall Podcast. The 2nd Floor talks with personal shopper and stylist Mina Le. Sarah turns to her fave celebrity chef, Roi Choi, for date night menu inspiration on Three Kitchens Podcast.

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.
Conversations with business leaders, policy experts and more, discussing the issues that matter to Albertans.
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. 
Shift showcases the multi-faceted work being done in Alberta's province’s innovation ecosystem, from health to clean energy and more.
Get the facts on when children, adults, and seniors should have eye exams, and what you should be aware of for eye health at every stage of life.
Curiosity-driven stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians.
Bessie works with local producers committed to raising animals the right way: no added hormones or antibiotics, and open pastures. Made by Albertans, for Albertans.
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Walking under ladders — New episodes on APN — July 31 - Aug. 13

Happy Friday the 13th, friends! While general western lore considers this an unlucky day, we're leaning in to Obi-Wan Kenobi's wisdom and banking on the notion that there is no such thing as luck anyway — it's all in your head. 

So throw your superstitions out the window, toss some salt over your shoulder (just in case), and ready your podcatcher for this week's playlists from the team at APN. We're back from a break last week, so the lists are deluxe-sized. Enjoy!

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

Bridging the Gap revisits a favourite episode from their first season, featuring 94-year-old Bob. It’s a Conspiracy! discusses common recurring dreams. The Well Endowed Podcast looks at the return of Edmonton’s Fringe Festival. Modern Manhood talks with developmental expert Jordan Shapiro, author of Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad, Mark Pagan of the Other Men Need Help podcast, and Judy Chu from Promundo. Ahmed and Keren look at diverse businesses in Edmonton, and their contributions to the community at large on OtherWise Podcast. The ladies on Scamtime discuss the scams orchestrated by Belle Wilson and Orson Welles. Speaking Municipally has a couple of episodes, one on river preservation and the other with Karen Unland on quizzing the candidates for Edmonton’s city council. Karen also chatted with Elizabeth about “safety capitalism” on TikTok on That’s a Thing?!

SPORTS

Armchair Sports talks with Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport, on the recent study that reported one in four Canadian girls aged 6 to 18 who participated in sport before COVID are not committed to returning. Get Checkered recaps the Hungarian Grand Prix, plus follows up on Sebastian Vettel’s post-race disqualification. Loyal Company of the River Valley examines the strong tournament performances of the men’s and women’s national soccer teams, and chat with longtime Edmonton FC supporter Dallas Walker. 2 and Out CFL Podcast is in high gear now that the CFL season is rolling, with twice-weekly shows during the season. The Turf District dropped their season preview on the eve of the Elks opening game, and carried on tradition with a reading of T’was the Night Before Football.

And: For Kicks covers the stellar Canadian women’s team performance at the Tokyo Olympics, and bid adieu to APN with their final episode. We’re giving Jessica and Katie gold medals, too. We wish you all the best, pals!

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bollywood is For Lovers discusses Indian cinema’s knockout kings. I Love This, You Should Too covers The Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement, and offer a preview of their upcoming dive into the Spider-Man universe. Kyle and Dave vs The Machine takes in Wild Rovers and Big Jake. Makeshift Stories offers another entry in the Diary of an Unintentional Extraordinary Life with our hero, Dr. Slo-Mo. Catch up with the Weird Gravity crew at the hottest inter-dimensional music festival around on Quantum Kickflip. The Read-Along continues turning the pages of Beneath the Rising by Premee Mohamed. Repodcasting recasts The Spectacular Now. Putting It Together invites guests Thom Sesma and Donatella Galella on to continue the journey through Pacific Overtures.

LIFE & WORK

Creative Block talks bitcoin with Adam O’Brien. Eat More Barbecue offers summer replays of favourite episodes throughout August. Mess Hall Podcast samples ice cream and local treats with Sarah Sociables. Erin, Sarah, and Heather cook up garlic scapes and non-dairy ice cream on Three Kitchens.

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.
Conversations with business leaders, policy experts and more, discussing the issues that matter to Albertans.
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. 
Shift showcases the multi-faceted work being done in Alberta's province’s innovation ecosystem, from health to clean energy and more.
Get the facts on when children, adults, and seniors should have eye exams, and what you should be aware of for eye health at every stage of life.
Curiosity-driven stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians.
Bessie works with local producers committed to raising animals the right way: no added hormones or antibiotics, and open pastures. Made by Albertans, for Albertans.
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Speak up, speak up — The week on APN — July 24-30

As the world seems to turn in ever more absurd directions, we're taking a note from Olympic champion Simone Biles and admitting that in the face of high anxiety and societal pressures, it's more than OK to check your mental health and take a well-deserved break. In fact, we should all be doing it more often. 

So put your feet up this long weekend and enjoy what the APN team has in store. We're taking some time off next week, too, so we'll catch you up on the latest listens on Aug. 13. Stay cool out there, friends! 

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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

Bridging the Gap catches up again with their very first guest, Thomas —who’s now 12 — to celebrate the first anniversary of the show. That’s a Thing?! does a (very) deep dive on the Netflix comedy/music special, Bo Burnham: Inside. Speaking Municipally returns with an in-depth interview on infill in Edmonton.

SPORTS

For Kicks covers the Canadian women’s soccer team’s Olympic matches against Japan and Chile. Get Checkered takes a look back at Fernando Alonso’s storied Formula 1 career, and the sport’s goals for sustainability. Loyal Company of the River Valley looks at the potential fines faced by players for donning Professional Footballers Association of Canada shirts during the pre-game anthems. Currah and Ty preview the CFL's East Division and the final week of training camp on the 2 and Out CFL Podcast. Armchair Sports focuses on the return of the CFL with 2 and Out’s Currah, too, along with Dave from the Grey Cup Fun Police.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Crow Reads talks with Calgary poet and former laureate Micheline Maylor. I Have Some Notes is wrapping their season today with a special live episode on Wonder Woman 1984 July 30 at 9pm MT. I Love This, You Should Too delves into Anne Hathaway’s breakout in The Princess Diaries. Kyle and Dave vs The Machine goes west with McCabe & Mrs. Miller (and guest Jordan Drake). The Read-Along moves along to Chapter 18 of Premee Mohamed’s Beneath the Rising. Matt Koplik drops in to discuss Welcome to Kanagawa from Pacific Overtures on Putting It Together. Doug Mertz of the Citadel’s Foote Theatre School sits down with Griff and Karen for the Season 2 finale episode of The Breakfast Dish.

LIFE & WORK

Creative Block talks with City Hall author Lisa Bush. Eat More Barbecue features “Godfather of the Grill” Ted Reader, a legend in the Canadian food and restaurant industry. Healthy Lifestyle Design analyzes how society and individuals have been coping throughout the past year of the pandemic. Avery, Lena, and Carolyn sample a smattering of summer cocktails on Mess Hall Podcast. The 2nd Floor throws back to their convo with with Kristina Botelho, founder of Kb & co., to share her thoughts on manifestation and how to create a life you truly desire. Three Kitchens Podcast debates the age-old Seinfeld query: Which is the better babka?

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.
Conversations with business leaders, policy experts and more, discussing the issues that matter to Albertans.
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. 
Shift showcases the multi-faceted work being done in Alberta's province’s innovation ecosystem, from health to clean energy and more.
Get the facts on when children, adults, and seniors should have eye exams, and what you should be aware of for eye health at every stage of life.
Curiosity-driven stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians.
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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