Comforting lights for long winter nights — The week on APN - Nov. 27-Dec. 3

As we near the longest eve of the year, brilliant spots of light dot the landscape — Omicron be damned. Illuminated displays colour city parks, neighbours string bulbs over doorways, and menorahs glow in windows around the block. It's enough to make you appreciate the dark; the lights just wouldn't shine as brightly without it. 

As you can probably tell, we're in full-on hygge mode over here at APN. And we've got a cozy new roundup of episodes for you to light the fire by. 

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

Canada Tonight host Ginella Massa is the featured guest this week on anticulture with Josiah Sinanan. Bridging the Gap talks with 38-year-old theatre cousin Brendan Brown. The Well Endowed Podcast looks at their latest Vital Topic on intersectionality and making ends meet in Edmonton. It’s A Conspiracy! celebrates its 100th episode with 100 fun facts and Aidan O’Donnell at Omen Brewing. Chris and Trevor look at what makes a good historical question on Let’s Find Out. German and Samantha look back on the past year in masculinity media as they wrap up the season of Modern Manhood with Danny Perez of Oreja Peluda. Mack and Troy discuss the LRT delay, photo radar, and bike lanes on Speaking Municipally. Karen and Elizabeth look at “conzoomerism” and the online clothing store Shein on That’s a Thing?!.

SPORTS

Ty and Travis re-cap the semifinal weekend of the season, and preview the East and West division finals on the 2 and Out CFL Podcast. Armchair Sports invites golf expert Tony Dear on to discuss "bland" golf holes and the PGA Tour being challenged in Saudi Arabia. Shanika and Caitlin cover recent driver headlines and F1’s culture of money on Get Checkered. Loyal Company of the River Valley looks back at FC Edmonton's 2021 season, and discusses who should return to the team in 2022. The Turf District sets up the CFL’s West final with Zach from the Let’s Go Bombers podcast.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Sam and Indy look at A Charlie Brown Christmas and The Princess Switch trilogy on I Love This, You Should Too. Kyle and Dave vs The Machine try to survive the Australian outback as they delve into Walkabout. The Read-Along moves along to Chapter 6 of Yoon Ha Lee’s Phoenix Extravagant. Janet and Lucia take a swing at Jimmy Fallon to recast Fever Pitch on Repodcasting. Kyle offers an in memoriam episode following the passing of Stephen Sondheim on Putting It Together, plus a look at “I Feel Pretty” with Christine Chen. Griffin and Karen sit down with Caleigh Crow and Cris Derksen to chat about Napi and the Rock on The Breakfast Dish.

LIFE & WORK

Healthy Lifestyle Design looks at how massage can impact wellness. The 2nd Floor discusses how to cultivate a flow state in a throwback episode with Marek Komar. Erin gives in to her curiosity and tests out a persimmon pudding 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!
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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Who needs Black Friday? Podcasts are free! — The week on APN — Nov. 20-26

By now your inboxes are surely full with messages about deals, sales, and otherwise discounted fare — but one of the things we love about podcasts is that they're accessibly priced. You can find shows covering every niche shopping topic (have we mentioned Retail Nightmares before?), and the only cost to you is clicking a button and plugging in your earbuds. 


As you spend away this weekend, let the dulcet tones of our members help whisk you through the door-crasher melee with these all-new playlists.  

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

Canadian filmmaker and cultural anthropologist Dominique Keller is on anticulture with Josiah Sinanan to discuss her latest project, Love: The Last Chapter, which premiered at the Calgary Underground Film Festival earlier this month. The Fraud Broads look at circus cons and FBI agents on Scamtime. Speaking Municipally hears from Edmonton councillors Andrew Knack and Erin Rutherford, and The Daveberta Podcast talks with Coun. Michael Janz on his first month at City Hall after serving as a public school board trustee.

SPORTS

Ty and Travis recap the final week of the regular season on the 2 and Out CFL Podcast, and look ahead to the CFL playoffs. The gals celebrate a wild F1 weekend after the first-ever Qatar Grand Prix on Get Checkered. Loyal Company of the River Valley discusses the CPL playoffs and the surprising announcement of Jimmy Brennan leaving York United. The Turf District suffers a slight identity crisis with no Elks playoff action to talk about, and looks at the team’s major upper management moves with guest Doug McLean.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Bollywood is For Lovers celebrates its annual ‘Noirvember’ episode with two moody murder mysteries from 1958. Crow Reads talks with author Premee Mohamed on her new novel, The Annual Migration of Clouds. Glass Bookshop Radio throws back to last month’s LitFest chat with writers Conor Kerr and Emily Riddle. The gals discuss Northern Light Theatre’s production of The Great Whorehouse Fire of 1921 on I Don’t Get It. I Have Some Notes reimagines Kingsman: The Golden Circle with Evan MacDonald from Kino Lefter. Sam and Indy get into the performances in Something’s Gotta Give on I Love This, You Should Too. Our heroes react to the Japanese art film Throw Away Your Books, Rally In The Streets on Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. The crew from Quantum Kickflip wrap up their three-part Town Day adventure. The Read-Along moves along to the next chapter of Yoon Ha Lee’s Phoenix Extravagant. Putting It Together continues the West Side Story Redux mini-series with a discussion on Act 1’s rousing full-company closer, “Tonight.” On The Breakfast Dish, Karen and Griffin chat with Jordan Bouma, animator, actor, and grip animator with Rictus River Films.

LIFE & WORK

Kyle drops a promo for his new podcast, Somebody Date Jen and Kyle, on Creative Block. Shane talks with educator John Meehan about his teaching philosophy and celebrates his 200th episode with a conversation on fun(!) with Brad Schreffler on Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life. Let’s Do Coffee sits down with Natasha Saddleback, JR Shaw School of Business student and entrepreneur, mom of five, and founder of Project Unity Productions. EPIC Podcast talks “Humans 101” with Dr. Jean Slick as she reviews eight well-documented human behaviours that commonly arise in disaster situations. Mess Hall Podcast samples special edition cereals that are flavoured for the holidays. The 2nd Floor talks with Pradeep Bala on bodybuilding, competitions, and working 9 to 5. Shahzia looks at how long-term career plans could be limiting the ability to finding purpose, meaning, and joy in day-to-day work on The Colour Gap. Heather helps the team achieve a perfect soft pretzel, complete with beer cheese dip, 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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Playlists as fresh as the fallen snow — The week on APN - Nov. 13-19

C'mon, the snow isn't so bad. It means the land is getting some much-needed moisture. The pandemic puppies love it. And all that shovelling is bound to work out some of your deep-seated frustrations. Cursing the white stuff as you sweat over your sidewalk and wonder why you ever considered a corner lot as a "bonus", well, that could be therapeutic. 

Even if you're totally snowed in, the APN crew has a bucket full of sparkly new playlists ready for your hibernation. Cozy up and 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

Western Canada's "Foodie of the Year”, Said M'Dahoma, discusses growing up in Paris with Comorian parents, his PhD in Neuroscience, and the joys of French pastries on anticulture with Josiah Sinanan. Bridging the Gap runs the first in a series of “Reminepisodes” where Karen and Stephanie jingle their way through favourite TV commercials from their youth. The Well Endowed Podcast talks with Greg Davis, publisher of Melanistic Magazine and co-founder of Edmonton’s Black Community Fund. It’s A Conspiracy! delves into the lore surrounding the burning ghost ship of the Northumberland Strait, Krakens, and the secrets of donairs with guest Nathan from Blowers and Grafton. Modern Manhood explores how sports play into ideas of masculinity in boys. Speaking Municipally discusses homelessness and housing in Edmonton, and checks in with a couple of freshly elected city councillors.

SPORTS

Ty and Travis break down the final weeks of the football season on two episodes of 2 and Out CFL Podcast. Get Checkered looks back at the wild weekend in Sao Paolo, where Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes sped to victory after multiple penalties to win the Brazilian Grand Prix. It was a big week in soccer for Loyal Company of the River Valley; they recap the spectacle of the Canadian Men's Team World Cup qualifiers, and what FC Edmonton might learn from them. The Turf District invites Quentin from Pay It Forward With Football to talk about the Elks’s latest loss, and the #StuffaWallet holiday campaign.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Sam and Indy look at The Other Mrs. Miller and Brooklyn Nine-Nine on I Love This, You Should Too. Kyle and Dave vs the Machine take on the dark comedy/sex comedy Pretty Maids All in a Row. Makeshift Stories starts off a new yarn with chapter one of Dispatches From the 5th World. The crew are caught in a clock spiral, forcing them to relive Town Day over and over again on Quantum Kickflip. The Read-Along moves along to chapter four of Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee. Kyle and Christine Chen look at “America” in West Side Story on Putting It Together. Finally, Oma (Sandy Moser) drops by The Breakfast Dish to chat about the upcoming release of Griffin’s documentary film, OMA.

LIFE & WORK

Veteran elementary art teacher, researcher, and presenter Jason Blair talks about turning out creative thinkers on Ed - Conversations About the Teaching Life. EPIC Podcast explores the concept of Scenario Planning with special guest and author of Disaster Proof, Lance Mortlock. Pamella and Janet talk about how it’s never too late to get moving, and how to get fit at any age on Healthy Lifestyle Design. The 2nd Floor looks at how Sach Latti raised $20,000 for veterans, and how he ran 100km in under 15 hours. On Three Kitchens Sarah makes loobia polo, a Persian dish with green beans, rice, and lamb, in an effort to get Heather and Erin to add saffron to their regular pantry staples.

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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