Poppies, poppies everywhere — The week on APN — Nov. 6-12

While many donned the red flower on their lapels this week, we're everyday fans of poppies over here. Not for their opium content (though we still chuckle at that old Seinfeld episode), but for their high-contrast flourishes in art, society, and delicious baked goods. An unabashed "tall poppy" is up there on our list with Baba's poppy seed rolls. They're also associated with sleep and dreams — just ask Keats or the Wizard of Oz. 

This year marked a century for the flower's employment as a symbol of remembrance for veterans. As such, the squad at APN have prepped all-new playlists for these reflective times. 

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 fifth season of anticulture kicks off with photographer and women’s right activist Fatimah Hossaini discussing the power of femininity and art amidst destruction in Afghanistan. The Fraud Broads on Scamtime look at the life and times of Charles and Diana (not the royals, but the game-show-scamming Ingrams). Speaking Municipally takes a look at Edmonton’s mask mandate and hears the hopes and dreams of councillors Michael Janz and Sarah Hamilton.

SPORTS

Ty and Currah of 2 and Out CFL Podcast cover Weeks 14 and 15 of the CFL season. Jim talks with Scott Bergdahl on the expansion of the Lakewood Golf Resort north of Sylvan Lake on Armchair Sports. Get Checkered covers a great day for Sergio Perez at last week’s grand prix in Mexico City. Loyal Company of the River Valley look at FC Edmonton's recent win, news of the CPL's expansion to Vancouver, and the enthusiasm around this week’s Canadian men's World Cup qualifier in Edmonton. Joe Balaneski drops in to The Turf District to discuss the Elks’ winless home season.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bollywood is For Lovers chats with Devin Bruce about Rohit Shetty’s ethically questionable Cop Universe. Glass Bookshop Radio has Devon Price in conversation with Casey Plett, author of A Dream of a Woman. The fellas take take a swing at Zach Snyder's most polarizing film, Sucker Punch on I Have Some Notes. Sam and Indy look at Park Chan-wook’s post-Vengeance trilogy rom-com I’m A Cyborg, But That’s Okay (싸이보그지만 괜찮아) on I Love This, You Should Too. Kyle and Dave vs The Machine are introduced to Jane Fonda’s Oscar-winning performance in 1971’s Klute. Quantum Kickflip kicks off a three-part thread on the team’s experiences at Hillview's annual Town Day celebration, which will run weekly until Nov. 24. The Read-Along moves along to Chapter 3 of Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee. Christine Chen joins Kyle to kick off a miniseries devoted to looking back at West Side Story on Putting It Together.

LIFE & WORK

Kyle gives an update on all the different podcasts Media Lab YYC is running on Creative Block. Let’s Do Coffee talks with Don Muth, owner and president of Muth Electrical Management. Avery and Lena are joined by Ash Does Food on Mess Hall Podcast to taste-test local chocolates. The 2nd Floor talks with their first international guest, Ken Brickley, CEO of MacroActive in Auckland, New Zealand. ATB’s The Future Of continues its miniseries on the future of wellness with mental health advocate and ATB president and CEO, Curtis Stange. Shahzia lists three sure-fire signs it’s time to break up with your job on The Colour Gap. Erin attempts to recreate her Oma’s strudel from scratch — with homemade cheese and butter, too — 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!
Looking for stress-free home solutions in Calgary or Edmonton? Let Rümi connect you with a trusted local home service provider in your area.
Edmonton Community Foundation's podcast looks at the impact of passionate people building community. 
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.
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.

Want to get the word out about your business, podcast, or organization? Check out our sponsor packages to start advertising on APN. 

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Our leaf pile is full of fresh fall episodes — The week on APN — Oct. 30-Nov. 5

Perhaps the pandemic challenges of the past 18 months are making us more nostalgic than usual, but this autumn has been one of the nicest we can recall. The leaves are floofy and dry, sunrise is crimson and crisp, and the nights are clear and mild (perfect for star-gazing and spectacular aurora shows).

So as you're enjoying Alberta's natural wonders this weekend — and raking up the yard — your pals at APN have got a basket full of fresh fall listens for your ears. Just mind your earbuds while you're jumping in the leaf pile!

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

Rick Miller of BOOM YZ is this week’s 51-year-old guest on Bridging the Gap. The Well Endowed Podcast takes a look at the new Low-Resourced Senior’s Collective, which is helping seniors navigate various services to meet their daily needs. It’s A Conspiracy! explores the lore of the Gunpowder Plot and Project Blue Beam. Let’s Find Out peeks into Chris’s day-to-day life while studying for his master’s degree in history. Mack and Troy learn about housing and homelessness on Speaking Municipally. Guests Harnoor Kochar and Rajah Maggay join The Daveberta Podcast to talk about Edmonton’s recent municipal election.

SPORTS

Ty and Currah cover Weeks 13 and 14 of the season on 2 and Out CFL Podcast. Jim tackles one sport vs. multi-sport practices on Armchair Sports. Ross Fruin, CEO of GridRival, visits Get Checkered to discuss the fantasy gaming app and what inspired his love of motorsport. Loyal Company of the River Valley looks at the upcoming matches heading into the last week of the season, and the finer points of FC Edmonton’s season ticket renewals. The Turf District invites new Featured Fan Derek to the field for observations on the Elks’ six straight home game losses.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Sam and Indy look at Scarface and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo on I Love This, You Should Too. Our heroes take in Bananas with José María Luna this week on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. Makeshift Stories finds an anonymous letter written in 1899, claiming that the great moon hoax was perpetrated 65 years earlier. The Read-Along moves along to the next chapter of Yoon Ha Lee’s Phoenix Extravagant. Repodcasting recasts The Royal Tenenbaums. Putting It Together looks at four recordings of West Side Story with Zina Lee, and starts off a special “Sondheim Adjacent” series with Kyle’s thoughts on Evita, directed by frequent Sondheim collaborator, Harold Prince. Karen and Griffin sup with Rohit Chokhani, the new artistic director at Alberta Theatre Projects, on The Breakfast Dish.

LIFE & WORK

Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life brings three new eps this week with guests Brad Brasseur, Dave Schmittou, and a check-in with Tanya Deroo on 15 years of cellphones in the classroom. Healthy Lifestyle Design discusses Dr. Joshua Wolrich, what he’s doing to fight weight stigma, and his new book Food Isn’t Medicine. The 2nd Floor throws back to their chat with UFC fighter Tanner Boser. ATB’s The Future Of interviews Dr. Lisa Belanger on the reality of mental wellness and self care as part of the show’s new series on The Future Of Wellness. This week on Three Kitchens, Heather whips up bánh xèo, the savoury Vietnamese crispy crêpes filled with many delights (and mint!).

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!
Looking for stress-free home solutions in Calgary or Edmonton? Let Rümi connect you with a trusted local home service provider in your area.
Edmonton Community Foundation's podcast looks at the impact of passionate people building community. 
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.
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.

Want to get the word out about your business, podcast, or organization? Check out our sponsor packages to start advertising on APN. 

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All-new episodes for All Hallows — The week on APN — Oct. 23-29

As Halloween creeps ever closer, we're preparing for the occasion by stocking up on decorative gourds, dollar store cobwebs, and adorable pet costumes (do yourself a favour and google "labrador in a lab coat" — we'll wait).

Silliness aside, it's the time of year when the purported veil between worlds of the living and the dead is at its thinnest. But fear not, the goblins at APN have got a full lineup of new episodes to usher you through the scariest of days. 

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

Modern Manhood discusses the finale of Ted Lasso, Colombia’s Machismo Hotline, and Jonah Hill’s responses to comments about his body. Karen covers Pepsi’s “349 Incident" while Stephanie schools listeners on the curious case of Esther Reed on Scamtime. Speaking Municipally goes a little deeper into the election results and hears from incoming councillors Keren Tang and Ashley Salvador. Karen and Elizabeth get haunted by Poltergeist on That’s a Thing?!.

SPORTS

2 and Out CFL Podcast continues its comprehensive coverage of the football season as the CFL heads into Week 13. The gals look back at the results of the United States Grand Prix on Get Checkered. Loyal Company of the River Valley debates whether FC Edmonton’s recent loss was the worst in the club’s history. The Turf District brings in Elks fan Celeste to look at game attendance and this week’s match versus the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

It’s Hindi Horror Halloween on Bollywood is For Lovers this week; Erin and Matt explore the folk horror subgenre in Rahi Anil Barve's Tumbbad. Glass Bookshop Radio re-runs the LitFest convo with Giller Award winner Ian Williams on his new book, Disorientation. I Have Some Notes offers some side notes on what makes a good horror flick. Sam goes full sister-witch in discussing Practical Magic on I Love This, You Should Too. Our heroes scare themselves silly with nuns, orgies, and exorcists in The Devils on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. The crew of Quantum Kickflip face their most terrifying enemies yet: themselves. The Read-Along cracks a new spine! Colm Molloy returns to Putting It Together to chat “Liaisons” and Madame Armfeldt’s dalliances. Griffin and Karen are joined by Jamie Dunsdon, artistic director of Verb Theatre and Calgary Young Peoples' Theatre, on the Season 3 launch of The Breakfast Dish.

LIFE & WORK

Vanesa Jette of Abracadavers joins Kyle to discuss how she came to be hired and her hopes for the future on Creative Block. Let’s Do Coffee features NAIT alum Kyle Kulyk, co-founder and lead developer for Itzy Interactive Inc. It’s that time of year: Mess Hall Podcast brings back their annual Pumpkin Spice Fest. The 2nd Floor brings in Season 3 with their own version of Coach’s Corner. Shahzia explores why you need to be kinder to yourself and more importantly, how to do so on The Colour Gap. Three Kitchens whips up a special guest this week to help edify listeners about Diwali (plus: cooking up goat curry, coconut chutney, dosas, and milk toffee).

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!
Looking for stress-free home solutions in Calgary or Edmonton? Let Rümi connect you with a trusted local home service provider in your area.
Edmonton Community Foundation's podcast looks at the impact of passionate people building community. 
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.
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.

Want to get the word out about your business, podcast, or organization? Check out our sponsor packages to start advertising on APN. 

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