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Dr. Sophie Leung is an optometrist and president of the Alberta Association of Optometrists For more of the Shaye Ganam Show, subscribe to the podcast. https://globalnews.ca/calgary/program/shaye-ganam/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the difference between a college and a polytechnic and how long has this change been in the works? How much will this change cost and will it change the funding the institution receives from the Government of Alberta? Other changes at Lethbridge Polytechnic will be addressed by the speaker - among them, what does it mean for applied research and will programs be modified from present teaching methods? For example, will more programs be compatible - and or transferable with the University of Lethbridge? Lethbridge Polytechnic is about to release its new Strategic Framework – The Road Ahead – which will also be discussed Speaker: Dr. Brad Donaldson Dr. Brad Donaldson was named Lethbridge Polytechnic's ninth president and chief executive officer (CEO) in August 2022. With more than 19 years of senior leadership experience in Alberta's post-secondary system, he specializes in shaping organizational strategies, fostering learning cultures and driving innovation through systems thinking. His work is supported by ongoing research in these areas, keeping him at the forefront of educational leadership. Donaldson's career in post-secondary began at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) where he served as dean of the School of Manufacturing and Automation before moving to Red Deer Polytechnic, where he spent four years as vice-president – academic. He then returned to SAIT as vice-president – academic, a role he held for six years before joining Lethbridge Polytechnic. He has served on numerous academic and business committees and boards provincially, nationally and internationally. Donaldson is a current member of the Saskatchewan Higher Education Quality Assurance Board and has held positions with the Senior Academic Officers and Provosts Committee in Alberta, Alberta Association in Higher Education for Information Technology Committee, and the Chair Academy, a leadership development organization. Prior to moving to academic leadership, Donaldson spent more than 20 years working in engineering and in senior leadership roles in the global manufacturing sector, enabling organizational transformation and responsiveness. His focus was on meeting the needs of those served through effective systems and engaged and enabled workforces. Donaldson holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Calgary, a Master of Engineering focusing on workplace design, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering, both from the University of Toronto. At Lethbridge Polytechnic, Donaldson looks to continue developing the institution's many strengths in student success and community support, enabling the polytechnic's ongoing contribution to future prosperity.

Scope expansion is a hot topic in main areas of the medical world. When one profession gains the rights to provide certain types of care, it often means they are encroaching on another profession's territory. But that expansion can often benefit thousands (if not millions) of patients. So, not surprisingly, there are often heated battles for these contested territories. And many questions arise...Which profession should be allowed to do which procedures? How do we improve access to care for patients in rural locations? Are some professions acting as gatekeepers?To help us better understand the importance of scope expansion in the optometry world, we will have a two part discussion with 4 different subject matter experts: Dr. Shaina Nensi (President of the Ontario Association of Optometrists), Dr. Sophia Leung (President of the Alberta Association of Optometrists), Dr. Evelyn Lo (President of the BC Doctors of Optometry), and Dr. Sarah MacIver (Clinical Professor at the University of Waterloo). This episode is the first of this two part series with Dr. Nensi and Dr. Leung.I hope you enjoy this very important conversation and I encourage you to share your thoughts!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://www.aboutmyeyes.com/podcast/

Greetings, & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Dave Burton - CEO of Lycos Energy - a TSX listed energy company with a market capitalization of ~$200 million. Mr. Burton has more than 27 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry in all facets of petroleum engineering work including reservoir engineering, evaluations, secondary and tertiary recovery, unconventional oil and gas, area development and acid gas projects including work on CO2 sequestration in coals. He has had numerous executive roles and been involved in founding multiple successful start up energy companies. Prior to founding Chronos, Mr. Burton was a co-founder at Raging River Exploration Inc. (“Raging River”) and Wild Stream Exploration Inc. (“Wild Stream”).Mr. Burton is a professional engineer and a member of the Alberta Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. Mr. Burton holds degrees in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alberta (BSc) and a Master of Engineering degree in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering from the University of Calgary.Among other things we discussed The Remington Days, Fishbone Wells & Why Horizontal Drilling is Evolving.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsCanada ActionEnverus5Q Investor RelationsPipelineonline.caSupport the Show.

Ron Wickman joins us to recap his experiences at the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Alberta Association of Architects conferences. Multiple people discussed accessibility! Ron also lets us in on whether or not he puts accessible design features into client projects without their knowledge.

With so much information out there on how to cycle-sync your workouts, exercising for physical health and the latest workout trends, it can feel a bit overwhelming to know what you should be doing, especially as a woman. With infertility, hormone imbalance conditions, and aging we are often left confused after trying to decipher what truly will help us stay healthy. This week Dr. Botsford join us to share what she has learned through intensive research on exercise and women's health. As an Ironman Triathlete, she is deeply interested in understanding how exercise effects the body, women's hormones, and overall how it supports us through aging. What I love most about this conversation is her approach on releasing restrictions around how we workout and instead explore movement that encourages us to be active. In this episode we explore: Puberty, sports, and irregular periods How important nutrition plays in supporting hormones and female health? Is cycle syncing our workouts really important for hormone health? Amenorrhoea, Fertility, and Perminopause - what we may need to consider when creating an impactful workout routine? Our bleed days - do we work out or do we rest? Dr. Briana Botsford is a naturopathic doctor, Ironman triathlete, and owner of Flow Functional Health Care in Edmonton, Alberta. Her personal background in sport led her to focus on the intersection of sports medicine and women's health; supporting athletes and active folks through nutrition, lifestyle and nutritional supplementation. She completed her undergraduate education at Queen's University studying Physical and Health Education and Life Sciences. She attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine to complete her designation as an ND with a focus in sports medicine. Dr. Botsford has written for the Canadian Journal of Naturopathic Medicine and has lectured with several institutions including McMaster University, the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Lois Hole Hospital for Women. She has been featured on several podcasts discussing both sports medicine and women's health topics including the impact of athletic nutrition on menstrual health, relative-energy deficiency in sport, maintaining athleticism in perimenopause and more. She is a faculty member with the Confident Clinician Club, an evidence-based platform for integrative practitioners. RESOURCES: Learn more about Dr. Botsford at www.flowyeg.ca or www.bribotsford.com Find Dr. Botsford on Instagram @docbribots and @flowyeg Check out Kate Northrup's Relaxed Money Course (DOORS CLOSE FRIDAY, MAY 3 AT MIDNIGT) - Click here Grab my NEW FREE E-Book “Maybe it's Not You: The truth on PMS” Have questions about your cycle, your hormones or how to live aligned with your womb wisdom? Email your questions to thealignedwomb@gmail.com and your question may just be answered with one of our brilliant guest speakers.

Thousands of parents are being inconvenienced with finding alternative childcare arrangements, as daycares across Alberta invoke "rolling closures". The protest is intended to grab the attention of provincial and federal governments over the $10/day childcare program. In fact, operators in multiple provinces are threatening to pull out of the national child-care system or even close their doors. They say the federal-provincial agreements limit the fees they can charge while not providing enough support to cover all their costs. Who's responsible, and what's the solution? We get into it in this episode of Real Talk. 3:55 | But first...Edmonton City Hall remains closed to the public more than a week after an active shooter incident on January 23. What's been happening behind those closed doors? City manager Andre Corbould talks about staff supports, physical repairs, and the ongoing security review.  49:50 | Marmot Basin's new Knob quad chair is officially open! It's a game changer for skiers and snowboarders looking to access the upper mountain. We've got details in #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.  LEARN MORE: https://www.skimarmot.com/ 51:52 | Krystal Churcher is a childcare operator and chair of the Alberta Association of Childcare Entrepreneurs. She explains why many daycares are voluntarily closing their doors, leaving families in the lurch.  CHECK OUT AACE: https://www.abchildcare.org/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

In this episode, Ann interviews Ashley Stasiewich, a former paralegal turned full-time paralegal instructor. She discusses the importance of mentorship and the impact it can have on aspiring paralegals. Ashley also highlights the need for research on effective legal education for non-lawyers, particularly paralegals. She emphasizes the value of practical experience through internships and the role of educators in preparing students for the workforce. Ashley's dedication to supporting future legal professionals shines through her teaching and mentorship.   About The Guest: Ashley Stasiewich is a former paralegal turned full-time paralegal instructor at McEwan University in Canada. With over 16 years of experience in the legal industry, Ashley is dedicated to educating future legal professionals and providing mentorship to aspiring paralegals. She is a member and mentor of the Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals and an associate member of the Edmonton Law Office Managers Association. Ashley is also currently writing a textbook on criminal law and procedure for Alberta legal professionals.    Key Takeaways: Practical experience through internships or practicums is crucial for paralegal success. The legal education of non-lawyers, such as paralegals, requires more research and attention. Educators should incorporate industry feedback and stay updated on legal technology and procedures. Balancing work in academia and industry can provide a well-rounded perspective and keep skills current.   Learn more about the Personal Injury Paralegal Boot Camp mentioned in this episode:  https://personalinjuryparalegalbootcamp.com Are you a paralegal who wants to skip the learning curve and kickstart your career? The Paralegal Boot Camp offers online courses to fast-track your paralegal career and cut YEARS off the typical learning curve that most new paralegals encounter when starting their careers. View our course offerings to see how we've helped thousands of paralegals like you. Website:  https://Paralegal-BootCamp.com  For more free paralegal resources, visit our Paralegal Resources page on the website. 

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On today's show, Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University, joins us to provide an update on the war in Ukraine. We also chat with Kathy Howe, executive director of the Alberta Association of Nurses, about licensed practical nurses looking for more recognition. Plus, Lenore Newman, Canada Research Chair in Food Security and the Environment at the University of the Fraser Valley, breaks down agriculture on Mars and what one might eat if they lived there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Sophia Leung, in a conversation with EyesWideOpen host, Roxanne Arnal, the tables are turned. Once an OD student in Dr. Arnal's practice, the student has evolved and honed her clinical and mentorship skills. Together they explore professional burnout, mentorship and types of collaboration in a forthright discussion.About the GuestDr. Sophia Leung has taken an atypical professional pathway following graduation from UW School of Optometry in 2014. After spending some time in private practice, she pursued an Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery Residency in the US followed by an Advanced Glaucoma and Cornea Fellowship.Dr. Leung is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), and a Diplomate of the AAO in the Anterior Segment Section.Currently, Dr. Leung is the Principal Optometrist at a high volume corneal, cataract, and refractive surgical centre in Calgary and the President-Elect of the Alberta Association of Optometrists.Episode NotesDr. Sophia Leung is passionate and thoughtful about mentorship, professional development, and education.As an OD student, she rotated through many urban and rural clinic settings, including Dr. Arnal's Alberta private practice.They discuss their personal and professional insights on mentorship, professional collaboration, and the evolution of optometry. They also delve into stress and practitioner burnout and point to a few interesting reads on the topic (See Resource links).Dr. Leung shares her not-so-typical pathway after graduation that brought her first to private practice and then to an Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery Residency in Oklahoma, a state with a very wide scope of practice, followed by an Advanced Glaucoma and Cornea Fellowship.In her current role, Dr. Leung is developing an OD-to-OD referral model the enhance patient access to ophthalmologic care that also increases time efficiency for ophthalmologists.She explains how the demand for routine vision exams vis-à-vis medical eye exams will evolve and how this exacerbates the need to improve efficiencies to meet the rising demands for patient careShe challenges her OD colleagues to rethink primary care optometry and outlines why primary care will unavoidably migrate to medical optometry. An insightful 30-minute discussion.

Speakers:  Leanne Loranger and Jody Prohar Nearly a year after formally ceasing association functions, Jody and Leanne discuss the respective roles of the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta and the newly formed Alberta Association of Physiotherapy. The College regularly hears from physiotherapists who are unsure which organization can help them with the questions or concerns they have. In this episode we answer some of the most common questions received over the last several months. Who do you talk to about registering and getting a practice permit? When starting a new business? Or when looking for a physiotherapist to treat a specific condition or one that's authorized to perform a restricted activity? Jody and Leanne cover these topics and more in this episode. Links: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify

Every day we make choices on how much time and energy we invest into our work. Often, those choices are rooted in the belief that if we "just" work harder things will get better. Host Leah talks with Kathy Howe, Executive Director for the Alberta Association of Nurses, on how this belief is baked into the healthcare culture, how things are changing, and what you need to do as a leader to change this for yourself and others.    

Guest: Freida Richer, Partner with Grant Thornton Ltd. (Edmonton) & licensed insolvency trustee Member of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) and has served on the Board of Directors for the Alberta Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (AAIRP).

Lori Bean welcomes Dr. Brandy James, Doctor of Naturopathic/Functional Medicine at Maliya, to the podcast to explain what naturopathic and functional medicines are. Dr. Brandy shares how each medicine works to find a root cause and consider the full function of the body.Dr. Brandy gets into detail with Lori about the ways in which a naturopathic approach would treat something like IBS, for example. She sheds light on how many different tests can be done and the types of information that can be gleaned from examining gut health, microbiomes, toxin levels, considering a full history in context, and taking stress into account. Dr. Brandy operates from a very devoted place of active listening and truly hearing her patients, which is something she and Lori connect on. Their drive is creating circles of support for women that go even beyond supplements and medicine into being heard and feeling care.About Dr. Brandy James:Dr. Brandy James understands how physical symptoms, emotional pain, and mental fog feed off each other – and that responsibilities of life don't pause just because we're unwell. Dr. Brandy is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a member of the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA), the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Doctors (AAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and has obtained her certificate in Advanced Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice from the Institute for Functional Medicine (AFMCP).With Clinical training at the Harvard Mind Body Institute of Medicine, Dr. Brandy believes in the power of an integrated model of care. We need to look at the whole body to understand and treat the root cause of the problem. This is why she loves her profession – it allows us wider and deeper insight to why someone is feeling the way they do.Dr. Brandy's eight years of training and years of experience won't serve you well unless she does one thing right: Listen. Listening is both a core value and a personal strength. Dr. Brandy has additional training in Functional Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Neuro Emotional Technique, Botanical Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine, In Depth Lab Testing.There are many conditions she treats such as allergies, arthritis, asthma, autoimmune, colds and flus, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, digestive disorders, fatigue, hormonal conditions (such as premenstrual and syndrome and menopause, sleep disorders).___Maliya: website | instagram | facebookDr. Brandy James |  Doctor of Naturopathic/Functional Medicine: website TranscriptionLori Bean As we all know, women in today's day and age need a different level of care. We invite you to join us as we explore the world of holistic care, what it means and how it can really benefit you.Alyssa Rabin We're going to be providing you with really insightful and practical information as to what our practitioners here at Maliya do, who they are, and how their specific modalities can support your well being.Lori Bean We're going to be having candid conversations with women of all ages, sharing their stories, their journeys, their struggles, and all of their relatable experiences.Alyssa Rabin Absolutely. As well, we're going to be informing you on how Western and Eastern medicine can really work together to help you to become and to show up in the world as the woman you are really meant to be. Lori Bean  00:52Welcome to the Maliya podcast. I am your host, Lori Bean. And today we are going to be talking about naturopathic medicine, functional medicine. And we are going to be speaking with Dr. Brandy James who works out of the Maliya Wellness Center for Women. And I really wanted to talk about why we truly support this type of medicine at Maliya. For those of you that really are still unsure as to what and how this modality can support you, I thought we would just sort of dive in a little bit and discuss why Dr. Brandy is here and how she can support you and look at your health in a little bit of a different light. So welcome, Dr. Brandy. Dr. Brandy James  01:52Thank you, Lori. Lori Bean  01:54I'm going to start - what is naturopathic medicine and what is functional medicine? Dr. Brandy James  01:58So naturopathic medicine is a medicine that's been around for a long time, and I get asked all the time what the difference between conventional and naturopathic, I think a lot of people don't realize that there is a lot of training involved in naturopathic medicine. So we have, you know, four years of undergrad before we get into the program, and naturopathic school is four years as well. So this involves a lot of the basic sciences. So histology, anatomy, all the - biochemistry - all the ologies, to understand the body, but what we do too, on top of that, is looking at the body as well, from a nutritional standpoint, traditional Chinese medicine standpoint, homeopathic standpoint, botanical medicine. So learning, for example, how all those medicines can help different systems as well. So for instance, if we're doing the cardiovascular system, so what herbs can help that? What kind of nutritional things can help that? What kind of lifestyle mechanisms as well? So really, it's, you know, looking at the body as a whole and learning different ways of supporting that. And the philosophy is the big thing that differs. So our philosophy is, you know, really treat the whole person and get to the root cause. Because if we don't get to the root cause, then we're just putting band aids on something that's going on. So usually, when people have a symptom that's coming up, it's sort of the body knocking on the door, saying there's something wrong, and instead of just kind of quieting that voice, which often happens, I think it's really important to find the root cause and it's not easy. It can be, you know, can be like, oh, that makes sense, it's this. But often it's about peeling the onion to find out, because it's years of compensation. And the body getting to imbalance, like disease, isn't a quick fix. And sometimes it takes a while. But it's really, to me, it's exciting. Because when we get to that root, then that optimal health that people get to is sustainable. It's a new way of being rather than just, oh my gosh, I feel good. But I stopped taking my things or... Lori Bean  03:52Oh, good point, I stopped taking my medicine, and now I'm back to where I was, because we've really never dealt with what the root cause of the problem is. Dr. Brandy James  04:01Yeah. And I think it is also getting to know your body better. And it is, I won't say, like, work. But it does take effort. And it can be frustrating at times. But I think it's really empowering. Because when you get to that point, you know the tools and it's changed, right? So it is a process, but it's it's really discovering what that is. Lori Bean  04:22What's the difference between naturopathic medicine and functional medicine because the buzzword out there right now is functional medicine. So, is there a distinguishable difference? Or is it the same thing? What is it? Dr. Brandy James  04:37I would say... I mean, functional medicine is rooted in naturopathic medicine, like the philosophy. Jeffrey Bland, who is one of the founders of functional medicine, is a naturopathic doctor as well. And so the philosophy is similar, you know, finding the root cause. Functional medicine is really trying to find the function of the body. So where in that function, is there an issue? That could be similar to naturopathic medicine and trying to find the root cause. In functional medicine, we do have a lot of different testing, there is blood testing, you know, usually you go to your conventional doctor, you get a blood test or you get a urine test. Sometimes there might be a stool test, but it's pretty standard. Where we do with functional medicine, there's a lot of different what they call functional tests. So that could be a urine test, not so much to find out if, say, you have a urinary tract infection, but what is going on with your hormones, we can find out through urine. And because that will show the metabolites of the hormones rather than just a snapshot of bloodwork. We can do saliva testing, which also can measure hormones. We do extensive stool testing, which is really fascinating. They keep coming up with really, really good tests, which can tell us how you're digesting, what your microbiome was like. So what kind of bacteria you have in there, fungi, viruses, it's quite incredible actually how deeply it can get in, how you're digesting, how your pancreas is working, so much more than just if you have a parasite. They just keep coming up more and more with really great tests. Lori Bean  05:59So let's say I come see you and I'm having digestive issues. And I've gone and seen a GI, for example. And I have IBS - perfect example, because I'm probably one of many that have had that experience. So what would you do differently than your allopathic doctor or your GI would do? Dr. Brandy James  06:23You know, it'd be taking our own history of what's going on. Because as we know, IBS, it's a thing, but it's not really... it's just a label, it's not really telling us what's going on in the body. So, for example, their history of autoimmune disease, what's the dietary like - that's a big thing we forget about, especially in the stress society, we don't eat well at all. And how much that does influence our gut. Stress is another thing that when we're in that sympathetic state our parasympathetic rest and digest kind of shuts down. And in the last two and a half years, that's been where most people have been living. So what I would do is just take an extensive history, looking at sort of any tests you have already been done, looking at your diet, bowel movements, for sure is a big thing. And then, you know, if there needed to be any further testing, microbiome is the big thing for IBS. But it's sort of figuring wherever you're at in your history of where we would need to look at first. So if you are, you know, running on a 12 out of 10 stress, well, that's got to, we have to deal with that first, before we're going to get any results with any kind of gut function. Microbiome, that's a big thing. Do you need, you know, for instance, are you full of yeast? Do you need to work on that? What's the fiber like in your diet? So it depends on which road we would take considering what you have. Because, you know, you could have IB, IBSD, or IBSC. And that's great to know. Lori Bean  07:45So what would a conventional doctor do for IBS, for example? Dr. Brandy James  07:48It depends which, kind of where you're at with your symptoms. Like if it's more constipation, more diarrhea, they would probably just work with that. A lot of patients that come in, they have a lot of handouts. And sometimes there's classes they can go to, working on diet, say adding more fiber, which can be helpful. But again, I don't think it's getting to the root cause. Because you may have that, you know, irritable bowel, but why, Lori Bean  08:14Yeah, and so why I keep bringing up IBS is myself, I had years and years of chronic ailments, IBS being one of them. And I had done a bunch of testing, and I taken all the conventional medications, and the roads and routes and saw a GI and whatever. I do not have Colitis or Crohn's or anything like that. But what was really interesting to me is through naturopathic and functional medicine testing, I found out that I have an extensive amount of mold in my body. And along with that, I don't know if you call them dormant viral loads, that from what I've learned is, especially for the mold and the virus, is they attack or they attach to the mitochondria of the cells. And I have learned through this type of medicine, that there's a way to determine what the mold is that's affecting my body, what viruses are lying dormant and are still not allowing me to function properly. And then I went on a protocol to remediate - would that be a good word - or to support, expel, get rid of all these toxins in my body. Which was an experience that I think saved my life, actually, and also would have never happened through allopathic medicine. Would that be a good example? Dr. Brandy James  09:45Yeah, what you're saying overall, for sure. And that kind of goes back to looking at the whole picture, right? So if there's been mold, heavy metal exposure, that's all going to influence especially the mitochondria. But as MDs, kind of, you know, we always talked about poop. Everyone's like they're gonna change my diet, they're gonna make me talk about poop. But the microbiome, like the gut, is the foundation of our health. So I always say, you know, if you don't have a good foundation, and you're building a house, you can build the house and put on shingles. But if there's not a good foundation, that's not going to be sustainable house. And it's just more and more research they're doing, you know, when I started - when I graduated school in 2005, you know, obviously, we did gut health, but the microbiome, there wasn't a lot of talk about it then compared to now. So there's just so much research that the bugs rule our health, you know. And so, and it's over years, so whether that be yeast, whether that be mold. Lori Bean  10:37And actually, it's so funny when you talk about the gut. So for years, I was severely allergic to dairy, and soy, and gluten and all these things. And then when I went through this protocol to get rid of the viral load and the mold, it's really interesting now how my gut can now tolerate dairy, can tolerate a little bit of gluten, like it's getting better. My intolerance level has diminished, which is sort of fascinating. If you keep, you know, as you keep saying everything really goes back to the gut. Dr. Brandy James  11:14And, too, if you think of your body, like our bodies are incredible. And it can take a lot, but it's always like, so what kind of load are we bearing? And then when you shift something, so if you take away a burden, for instance, whether that be heavy metals, which can cause all sorts of problems, then that kind of frees the body up. More capacity, and that, you know, the function eventually, once you start, you know, taking the burdens away and getting back to balances, it's like, the body knows what to do. Like, we don't... we support the body in removing the obstacles or giving it the nutrients or whatever it needs. The body - mental, emotional - like, that's all really important. Lori Bean  11:49When you talk about heavy metals, so my brain goes like, what are you actually talking about? Where does all of that come from? How do we know we're even having this heavy metal toxicity? Like, do we know? Dr. Brandy James  12:03Like, we're in a very toxic world now. It comes in our air, it comes in our food, it comes on our clothing. Everything. Our makeup. I remember taking an Environmental Medicine course years ago, and, you know, once you start to get to see where they all are, you can't avoid it. So how can we support our body the best to not get overloaded. So making sure we're detoxing properly, making sure we're, you know, limiting our exposure as much as we can. Because we can't really control the air to a point. But there's a lot of exposure we can't... but we can choose our food, we can choose our, you know, cosmetic products, what kind of cream we put on our body, what our houses do, you know. That's a big thing, new houses, there are lots of toxins in there. Lori Bean  12:45So if you have this over-abundant toxic load in your body, and you discover that, what do you do to get rid of it? Is it like supplements that you take? What is it? Dr. Brandy James  12:56Depends how toxic and what toxin. I mean, there are some toxins that will, you know, like mercury is a tough one to eliminate. So then that would have to be, you know, probably doing some some kind of key later to key that out of the body. So that's not something I do anymore. But I think it's really important. I mean, I know people who are trained in that. But it's not, you know, you'll hear people like, oh, I take chlorella, and I'm getting rid of my mercury. But that's not possible. Certain heavy metals, too, will deposit in the brain, and you need to have something that will cross the blood brain barrier in order to keylate that and get it out. Lori Bean  13:29That was one of my things, actually. And I had my mercury fillings taken out. And I had the new composite put in. So that was something they were pretty adamant at the time. Dr. Brandy James  13:39With anything if we can just, I wouldn't say prevent, because there's only so much we can do, but do our best to eliminate exposure. So, you know, there are companies that can come in and you know, do your house, so it's.... free. Well, it's gonna be hard to be free. But you know, an education of what that means. So looking in labels, getting good air filters, like new houses, especially, there's a lot of off-gassing. So making sure you have like a good air filter, choosing, you know, probably paints and everything like that, that that are made especially to lighten that load. Cosmetics, that's a huge one, right, we don't think about. Food, you know, as much as possible organic. I get that's not you know, with everything so expensive these days, and looking at sort of the dirty dozen of which ones you want to, and if not making sure you clean them properly. And doing our best. Like, not getting overwhelmed because there's only so much we can do. There is an app out there and you can actually scan products and it will tell you sort of a list of toxins. I think it's on UWG, but so just like not to get overwhelmed, because we can't escape them. But how can we make our bodies in the best shape to eliminate, so that would be our detox system, and that's not just the liver, it's our skin, it's our kidneys. You know, so that goes into lifestyle, but we can support it and then, you know, talking to your naturopathic doctor about like, what's your need? Do you need support in whatever aspect maybe. Lori Bean  15:00Yeah, yeah. So what are you seeing the most of here at Maliya? Dr. Brandy James  15:06In the last couple of years that stress, overwhelm, and burnout. You know, most women are just going on automatic, lot of roles to play, not a lot of support. A lot of pressure on self, you see it a lot, just this disconnection. And, as you know, like women, we have a lot of willpower and willpower will just keep us going and going and going, where you're not listening to the body, because you're so disconnected to go. And that results in a lot of dysfunction in the body. Often that needs to be investigated at a deeper level, because just a quick blood test can tell some - it definitely has its place - but it won't tell us sort of the function of what's going on. So the mood can definitely be hormonal, it can also be like your brain chemistry is off. Lori Bean  15:48Okay, so my experience with getting my thyroid checked, was when I went and had a thyroid panel done, it was in this normal range. And then I still wasn't feeling well, I wasn't taking anything for it because I was in, I was really on the - would it be the high end - because I ended up, I think I have hypothyroidism. And I still wasn't feeling good because I was still in range and whatever. And then going through naturopathic medicine, we kind of approached it a little bit differently with supplements to support my thyroid a little bit better. And everything changed for me, actually. So even though I was still in range, it was at that for my body... it wasn't in range for my body. Dr. Brandy James  16:35So conventional ranges, they can be quite large. As NDs, we usually have our own, like we look at things a little bit differently as far as range goes. But often my thyroid, there's, you know, we use a subclinical. So you are having the symptoms, you may be in conventional range, but you're still not well, which would be your TSH may be in that range and may be four, and you're feeling awful. And you have all the symptoms of low thyroid. So we would investigate a bit deeper into that of, like, what your T four is what your T three is, even look at antibodies at times just to see what's going on. But the ranges don't fit everyone. Right? So that was, I say, we look at that sometimes differently in the different kind of range. But it's also looking at adding in the whole picture. So, as you said, sometimes, like diet, you were saying you got on supplements and that's great. And that can really shift people. Lori Bean  17:27Yeah, but I still wasn't great because I was feeling better - and I hear this a lot with so many women - so, fine, they finally go on supplements for their thyroid, like maybe they don't want to take Synthroid or whatever, and they go on some natural supplements, but I still wasn't awesome. So then I had further testing to find out that my cortisol levels were skyrocketed, like super high. And my progesterone was super, super low. And so we needed to navigate that. Was that because of my thyroid? Dr. Brandy James  18:01Hormones are quite complicated, but they do all affect, right? So cortisol is a nasty one, but it does affect everything. So if we were looking at a situation where you're coming up and you're kind of got that subclinical thyroid, you got a lot of stress going on, your menses is off, all that kind of thing. So we would do more than just the thyroid. You look at cortisol... cortisol can affect the thyroid gland, right? Lori Bean  18:25And thyroid can affect the cortisol? Dr. Brandy James  18:27Everything affects everything, right? Sometimes when people's thyroids are really not in great shape, like supplements aren't going to do the trick. So it's really getting that balance, and then really - because a lot of people are very resistant - but just really educating them. Why we need our thyroid to work properly. You know? It is a multifactorial as well, but just yeah, just really looking at the symptoms that you're having and how that fits with the picture of what your... not just the thyroid, but everything else going on too. Lori Bean  18:54You can test for progesterone levels, estrogen levels.... Dr. Brandy James  19:00Testosterone. Lori Bean  19:01You would test all of that if, for example, somebody like me, who is now on thyroid supplement, there's still things that are wonky. Dr. Brandy James  19:09Well there's, like, yeah. And it's very individual but especially with women, a lot of women that I see are in perimenopausal/menopausal years, like perimenopausal all over the place because of a lot of years of stress, too. So it's sort of where do we need to start? Because we can't throw darts at different things. It's really about where do we start in that function? What is the worst of - not even the worst - but where, what is affecting? Lori Bean  19:34And it's interesting, too, because like my norm is fight or flight stress. So it's interesting for somebody else to have a perspective or a voice on the way you're living your life because if you are always running in that, and that is your life, who knows what it is, you're a single mom with two little babies, you have to work full time. Sometimes those things In the moment cannot be changed. So how do we get supported? By further testing and other things we can do? Maybe it is, like... for me, it was introducing five minutes in the morning of just sitting in a chair and paying attention to my body and letting my shoulders go. It was as simple as that. Five minutes in the evening. And I know that sounds weird, but that was impactful for me. Dr. Brandy James  20:23It's not weird. Like supplements and herbs are fantastic, they can support. But if we don't change our lifestyle or mindset, that's not going to get us far. So when you're saying, what do I do? It's, like, well, it's multifactorial, and it's not just about doing, it's often about being. Because you're right, the stressors aren't going away. How do we build your body strong, and resilient to handle the tornado? And the big thing is self care. It's got to come from that because it's not easy. And again, getting support because we're... we do, most women that come to see me, fight or flight. Whether they be super moms with, like, four kids and two jobs or, you know, executives or all types, right? Whether it be 25 year old to 55. There's a common thread of just having that will, and doing anything, right? Like getting anything done. I ask every patient that comes in, what are your stress levels like? Out of 10, you give me a number. Well, I get everything done. That wasn't the question. And so it's getting to - and same with energy, what are your energy levels like? I get everything done. But that wasn't the question. So really getting women back connected to their body, how it feels, and learning how it functions. Because we just do... we don't, we're not being a lot. And I really think there's this really big shift right now for women that are kind of awakening to that, to like, oh, what I've been doing isn't working. You know, I'll often ask people what they enjoy most in their life. And sometimes it's a big pause. So kind of going back to your question, is I do think it's lifestyle, it's, like you say, taking that moment. It's how are you sleeping? What is your support network like? I hear a lot of women in Cochrane, some people have been here for a while, a lot of new people coming in, and they don't know how to connect, they feel very lonely and isolated. And that is not healthy. Lori Bean  22:14And it's funny you say that, because in listening to the asks of women, there's this huge piece around connection that they're missing. And we have, we do, we have a ton of people moving here from all over the place. And Dr. Brandy and I were just talking about how we are offering this women's gathering circle. It's a six month series that we're gonna be offering Friday nights, twice a month, I think. And just to like, just to be connected, just to find your community again, just to be able to share again, and you'd be surprised how many of us are going through the exact same thing. Like it's a little bit mind blowing. Different ways, showing up differently. Dr. Brandy James  22:55Absolutely. And I think we're so used to going through - whether with our family, or in our job place - of being okay. And it's weakness if you're not, or you can't show that you're not. I do this with patients all the time. It's like, I don't want to bother people. I don't want to be, I don't want to show my weakness. I should be able to do this. And so I think, as you said, that circle is so powerful. Because showing up, it's not, you know, let's complain or anything like that. It's like, 'No, how are you really feeling?' How many times you get asked that a day? Never. Not much, right? And so someone say listen, you know, even when people are like, 'Good morning, how are you?' And then they just walk by? And so it's like, 'No, really? How are you today? And how can I support you?' Lori Bean  23:35And we don't want to be vulnerable. Dr. Brandy James  23:37It's true. And I think this circle is very much of like, how can we support you? And just to be heard, you know, there's a lot of cultures that do that, like a talking circle. Like what's going on? And there's no, you know, it's no one there to fix it or anything, but to be heard. And that is so much support that I think women need right now, from what I'm hearing people come in with. And it doesn't take much. Lori Bean  23:59Like my anxiety around that was well, how much do I have to share? What do I have to talk about? You know what, it's really not... sometimes it's just the listening to what everybody's kind of experience, kind of very similar. It's all kind of the same-ish. Dr. Brandy James  24:15You know, it's all common threads. And I think to be seen, we spend a lot of our day not. There's a lot of women coming together now. A lot of people feeling the same way, and not knowing where to get the help. Feeling suboptimal, in energy, in sleep, in hormones especially. But where do we get that? Ends up lack of support. You know, just being held and heard. I can't tell you how many times women will come into my office, we have our initial visit, over an hour, and when we're done she's like 'I've never, I feel so much better because I'm heard'. Lori Bean  24:45But also you're an anomaly because I hear this all the time, too. And actually, we have to yell at you sometimes. Because her visits are an hour, an hour and a half, and they go on forever. Because you really do care. You care on a level that I've actually never seen somebody who's in your position do before. And I think you kind of get it. I know you've had your own stuff. And I think that comes from a deep place of understanding the care that you offer. Dr. Brandy James  25:15Thank you. You know, a lot of us in this profession have had our own journey. You know, mine started at 19. And won't get into too many details. But it was years of just not being heard. And it's something I'm very passionate about, is listening. Like, there's an act of listening, the art of listening, its not there much. Like, it's always there, you just have to listen for it. And really be active. I mean, there's so many distractions nowadays that people can be looking at you and just so vacant. And when women leave, they're like, I haven't been heard. Like, I feel so much better. I was like, I just listened. But, you know, through the years, it's an art and I've really, you know, kind of, I found out a way. And it's really important, and not to be distracted, not to be, you know, thinking about... a lot of people will have a conversation, and one person's talking but the other person's, you know, wait, like figuring out what they're gonna say to reply. And that's not listening. And we don't actually have great communication, which is all about understanding. And so when we hear - and like, again, I can't tell you how many times, we used to call it in school that oh, by the way, as a patient's leaving the door, like, oh, by the way - that's always where the gold is. Because it's, they haven't told you, and then they'll tell you some big story or a big, you know, health issue. And it's like, oh, well, we've been talking for 90 minutes. But it's because they feel listened and heard to, that they're-- Lori Bean  26:34---and safe-- Dr. Brandy James  26:35--vulnerable and sharing. Lori Bean  26:36Safe, they finally feel safe. And I think, too, like, even if we have amazing family, or spouses, or whatever that looks like, there's this sense of, we don't want to burden them with our stuff. Well I'm speaking for myself, but I hear it as well. And I think you offer this safe space where you want, you actually really want to listen. And you really want to get to the root of what is going on. And I know you say that a lot. But I really believe that is ultimately your goal. And you don't give up until you really figure out what's going on and how to support people. And I want to add to that, because we all want a quick fix. You're 50 years old, you've been living 50 years in this body, you've had no support, you've been ill for 20 years, whatever this chronic ailment is. It isn't a quick fix. And I speak to that myself, again with my mold, and yeah, my mold and viral protocol, it took a year. So.... and it took me probably five months till I started to feel better. And staying true to this protocol and being, you know, supported, that it will come. I think quick fixes from my experience, are the band aids actually. Dr. Brandy James  28:00100%. Thank you for bringing that up. Because that's something I do tell my patients, I think education is huge and giving a lot of people, it's another thing to do, right? Oh my gosh, it's gonna be so much work. Can I just have the pill? Well that's not really how I work. And that's okay. If people want that, that's neither here nor there. Lori Bean  28:16Right. And sometimes, and sometimes you just want the pill, because you're not ready. And you don't have the capacity. Dr. Brandy James  28:23And that's the thing. There has to be a willingness. And I think that some people are so burned out and have nothing left, that it's hard. Right? But where we start in that, which I do with a lot of people, too, is like, okay, well, let's give you some nourishment first. Because otherwise, you can take supplements, anything, till the cows come home, it's not... if you're not in a place where you can receive that. And little things, like I always meet patients where they're at. So, you know, if I told someone who's drinking two pots of coffee - and I did have a woman in her 80s when I first started tell me that's what she drank - I'm not gonna say don't drink coffee, coffee's not a bad thing. But two pots, probably not the greatest. But you have to meet her where it's at. So it's like, well, what else can we do? Maybe drink more water, maybe add something to your coffee. And that's just a small example. Because I remember it very clearly. Meeting people where they're at, because we're so stressed, we're in that fight or flight, people have been there for years. So to expect our body to change overnight and be like, 'Well, I've been doing this protocol, you know, I've been avoiding dairy for three weeks, it's not working'. Or I've been taking this, it's like, well, it's a lifetime, and I'm not saying it's gonna get a lifetime to get better, but it needs to be on all levels. So it's the lifestyle, the mindset support. Lori Bean  29:39And it's the same as me starting with the five minutes in the morning and five minutes at night. It sounds, if you knew me, you'd understand that even five minutes in the morning and five minutes in the night felt like 10 hours. Dr. Brandy James  29:50And I do know you Lori. Lori Bean  29:54But I now do it for 20 minutes in the morning, but it took me about six months to get past the five minutes in the morning and five minutes at night, and I hated it. Dr. Brandy James  30:03That's the thing, is putting it in what's doable. Because as you know, meditation, I love it. I think it's essential. And it's a practice. So as you were saying, start small, because you expect, a lot of people are like, well, I couldn't empty my mind. Well, that's not about doing that. You know, how you're saying too, its uncomfortable. Yeah, because you're sitting with yourself with no distractions, and it's like "ahh". Lori Bean  30:24All I was told to do, which was so cool, is sit for five minutes, and focus on my shoulders and dropping my arms. Focus on it. That's where my focus had to go for five minutes, focus on my shoulders, and drop my arms. I'm doing it as we speak. And you don't even know how rigid your body is till you do that. And you kind of push your shoulders down. And I'm like, holy cow, like... and so, yeah, my mind was focused on that for five minutes, but I was really getting this deeper connection with my body. Dr. Brandy James  30:55And that's really what it's about. Breath, focus and repetition. And really learning how we breathe. Like if we are... sometimes I tell my patients, okay, well, let's try and, you know, if you're not going sit for twice a day, then let's do this. Every time you go to the bathroom, you take five deep breaths, three deep breaths, one deep breath, it doesn't matter. But then you start to realize how much you are so contracted and breathe very shallowly through the day. And understanding, well, when we're breathing really shallow, that's our fight or flight that's, we're made for that. But we're not running from the bear every day. So how do we get into the deep belly breath? You'll know if you do it. Every time we go anywhere, we go into the bathroom every day, you're breathing all the time. Lori Bean  31:33And that's.... it sounds so simple. But imagine if we actually did that. That was our starting point. Dr. Brandy James  31:40That's your homework for today, Lori. Lori Bean  31:44No, this is awesome. I think I really wanted to start this first podcast with you, I know we have a lot of things to talk about, but just to create a deeper awareness of our options that are out there. And why we are such huge proponents of this practice, and this modality, and who you are, and what you offer people. And that's kind of what we're about. It's about care, ultimately, care. Number one. So just to be heard, in a 90 minute session, maybe that's your first step before you do anything. And so, again, I invite everyone just to have an experience with Dr. Brandy and feel what that feels like to be safe, to feel safe and heard. And understood. And then see where the next step takes you. Dr. Brandy James  32:36Thank you. And you know, it really, it takes a village. I really believe in that, is that not one person can do everything. And I think that's what we're creating at Maliya as well. And working together also with different modalities out there. So whether that be conventional medicines, psychology, psychiatry, that it's.... we're treating the whole person. And that does take a village. And I think that's where we're leading to, leaning to, and I honor you for creating the space you have, Lori. Lori Bean  33:03Well thanks so much for today. Dr. Brandy James  33:05Of course! Lori Bean  33:06More to come next podcast. We'll get into more detail. Awesome. Thank you.

Dr. Elizabeth Clement (https://twitter.com/LizClementMD?s=20&t=l43U6ZXhsJgw39faiXIpQQ), colorectal surgery fellow at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, put together a fantastic set of mock oral exams. These were delivered at the Alberta Association of General Surgeons (AAGS) annual meeting in Banff in November 2021. We were grateful to be able to use some of the recordings to share with you some more mock orals. Thanks again to the brave residents who allowed us to use their recordings! Links: 1. AAGS website: https://www.aags.ca/ 2. Tony Maclean's tips on examsmanship: https://soundcloud.com/cjs-podcast/e10-tony-maclean-on-examsmanship

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After Mrs Lovett reveals she makes the worst pies in London she settles down to tell Sweeney the story about his wife. But how does she know? Margaret Hall joins Kyle to discuss some Lovett theories and also the influence of Paul Gemignani on the show. You can find more information about Gemignani: Life and Lessons from Broadway and Beyond at Margaret's website: https://www.margaret-hall.comYou can also follow here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmargarethall/Or on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/itsmargarethallYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of West Side Story.The Original Broadway Cast (1979) starring Angela Lansbury, Len Cariou, and Victor Garber.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street/1086882395Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2q6InM859RCsSQOjHWNHk2?si=Yn1oBG-bRASlNC_UPIUEAwOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sweeney-Todd-Original-Broadway-Recording/dp/B01C6YV96Q/The Broadway revival (2005) starring Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris, and Alexander Gemignani.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street/118106545Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kA4RO70idrEQkOX3zlRfa?si=5MO05RHdRpSwqWDYCtMnNwOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sweeney-Todd-Stephen-Sondheim/dp/B0012ELMK0/The film version (2007) starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street/269842191Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5cQlLa7mNMZuOrLLRFr43y?si=x8vtz8OPRFS2rgfhd3I8PQOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sweeney-Barber-Street-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B0011ZWOPM/Our sponsors this week are: The Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - They promote and support Alberta-made podcasts, and connect their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations. Check out Kyle and Dave vs The Machine here: https://kdvstm.transistor.fm - a podcast where a sentient machine forces Kyle and Dave to watch films in order to prevent the apocalypse. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded by Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production company. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On today's show, according to the Alberta Association of Police Chiefs, it's too soon to support drug decriminalization in our province. We get Dr. Robert Tanguay's take on the comments. Plus, we speak with David Masson, a cyber-security expert on the growing threat of Russian-backed cyber attacks, along with some diplomatic insight into the growing threat of conflict in Russia from Hugh Segal. And, with the rising cost of food, who makes the extra money?

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Guest hosts Councillor Andrew Knack - @AndrewKnack Councillor Keren Tang - @kerentangyeg War on cars City of Edmonton apologizes for concrete bike lane barriers in Garneau Freezing rain in Edmonton area leads to treacherous highway conditions, multiple collisions Power outage Power Outage Map Power restored for 45K EPCOR south Edmonton customers Animal careLocal rescues strained as Edmonton Animal Care & Control pauses intake of healthy animalsBudget Edmonton Police Service budget increase for 2022 cut to $1M, capital budget finalized Budget and Finances at the City of Edmonton Carbon budgetCountdown to 2050: Explaining Edmonton's carbon budgetSnow and ice Edmonton crews ready to catch up on snow clearing after 3-week deep freeze 'A big inconvenience': Residents in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood frustrated with windrows left behind Winter Roads at the City of Edmonton Transportation Lengthy walking distance complaints roll in on Edmonton's new bus routes, no changes recommended in first update to council PSA: ETS adjusts service in response to workforce shortages Valley Line Southeast LRT Arc Smart Fare Police funding Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula Police funding a contentious issue as council prepares to make decisions on 2022 budget Councillor Introduction Karen Principe, tastawiyiniwakSpeaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we highlighted the Alberta Association of Optometrists which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Remember, Alberta Health coverage is available towards your urgent eyecare appointment. We also talked about BGCBigs Edmonton. There's a need for mentors to support more than 600 young people waiting for a mentor in their lives.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!★ Support this podcast ★

A film where the guy loaning his home for people to have sex falls in love with the girl his boss is seeing. Kyle is looking to make some extra cash. Dave just wants everybody to bathe. The Machine has developed an app that makes this situation much easier. You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/Watch the trailer for The Apartment here: https://youtu.be/OcslkrBMLGcOur sponsors this week are:  Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. ATB The Future Of podcast - https://www.atb.com/company/insights/the-future-of-podcast/ - Hosted by ATB's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch, The Future Of connects with leaders who share their unique insight to help you navigate into the future. Send feedback to kyleanddavevsthemachine@gmail.comKyle and Dave vs The Machine is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comKeep up to date with Kyle and Dave vs The Machine by following its social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdvstmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdvstm/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZKUfH0IOp-lH5OQdIpvLwPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/kdvstmThis week the Machine printed out: 01001000 01100001 01110011 00100000 01000110 01110010 01100101 01100100 00100000 01001101 01100001 01100011 01001101 01110101 01110010 01110010 01100001 01111001 00100000 01100101 01110110 01100101 01110010 00100000 01100010 01100101 01100101 01101110 00100000 01101000 01101111 01110100 01110100 01100101 01110010 00100001 00111111 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode: We are not actually an NFT  Roblox Watch these videos from PeopleMakeGames on Roblox: Investigation: How Roblox Is Exploiting Young Game Developers Roblox Pressured Us to Delete Our Video. So We Dug Deeper. Gig economy Callback to our MLM episode: Have I got a deal for you? Company scrip  Roblox on the stock market  Wattpad's deal with Paramount+ Archive of Our Own (AO3) Callback to our fan fiction episode: Episode 5: Fanfictionary OpenSea, an NFT marketplace Ethereum Twitter account dedicated to sniffing out art theft DeviantArt Example of the right-click movement against NFT art FUD Some more anti-NFT content for you The NFT Nightmare NFTs Are Getting Worse. Like WAY Worse. Dan Olson's NFT scam megathread laughing at crypto bros, a deceptively educational livestream Many thanks to our sponsors: Alberta Association of Optometrists Park Power That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network — Locally grown. Community supported.You can follow us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet at us: @thatsathingyeg.Do you want a That's a Thing?! button? Send us your address by Twitter DM or email and we will send you one. Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.

Episode 218"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter TenJebi hooks up with their supervisor, and hatches an escape plan. Anita thinks Jebi's art is a real reflection of what they think, while Scott talks samurai stories.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:Alberta Association of OptometristsOverdue Finds PodcastUntil next time gentlereaders! Enthusiastically Consents - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Ten

To set the stage Kyle reads the first chapter of the original tale of Sweeney Todd, then explores the inspirations for the music that will be discussed at length this season. You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of West Side Story.The Original Broadway Cast (1979) starring Angela Lansbury, Len Cariou, and Victor Garber.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street/1086882395Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2q6InM859RCsSQOjHWNHk2?si=Yn1oBG-bRASlNC_UPIUEAwOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sweeney-Todd-Original-Broadway-Recording/dp/B01C6YV96Q/The Broadway revival (2005) starring Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris, and Alexander Gemignani.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street/118106545Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kA4RO70idrEQkOX3zlRfa?si=5MO05RHdRpSwqWDYCtMnNwOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sweeney-Todd-Stephen-Sondheim/dp/B0012ELMK0/The film version (2007) starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street/269842191Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5cQlLa7mNMZuOrLLRFr43y?si=x8vtz8OPRFS2rgfhd3I8PQOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sweeney-Barber-Street-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B0011ZWOPM/Our sponsors this week are: The Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - They promote and support Alberta-made podcasts, and connect their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations. Check out Three Kitchens Podcast here: https://threekitchenspodcast.buzzsprout.com - a new home cooking podcast. Whether you enjoy cooking or just like good food, join us every Tuesday as we share recipes, tips and kitchen adventures. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded by Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production company. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Don Iveson (Edmonton) Wikipedia @doniveson LinkedIn Tara Veer (Red Deer) Wikipedia @TaraVeer LinkedIn Naheed Nenshi (Calgary) Wikipedia @nenshi LinkedIn Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we highlighted the Alberta Association of Optometrists, which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. They want to remind Albertans to call their optometrist first for urgent eye care when they need it. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 109 explores the effects of intersectionality on making ends meet in Edmonton.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 215"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter SevenJebi hatches a plan to talk to a witness to a massacre. Anita wonder how she would react to witnessing a duel to the death, while Scott has a theory of what the Ministry is hiding.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:Alberta Association of OptometristsRümi by AtcoUntil next time gentlereaders! It's "Need to Know" Stuff - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Seven

Is there a place for us? Christine Chen helps end this mini-series by discussing a song that's been used for many different purposes and covered by almost everyone. Christine's Blog: https://acrossthearch.wordpress.comChristine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcrossTheArchChristine's podcast, Bottomless Broadway: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bottomless-broadway/id1457465060Its Twitter: https://twitter.com/bottomlessbwayAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bottomlessbway/You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of West Side Story.The Original Broadway Cast (1957) starring Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence, Ken LeRoy, and Chita Rivera.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/west-side-story-original-broadway-cast-recording/186302499Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3knRTstKrILa8wx8IGGqn6?si=2Zp8BOvbTPmCpbzr4wgoQQOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/West-Side-Story-Larry-Kert/dp/B007IJKD6W/The film version (1961) starring Richard Beymer, Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, and Rita Moreno.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/west-side-story-1961-motion-picture-soundtrack/394303992Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kA4RO70idrEQkOX3zlRfa?si=5MO05RHdRpSwqWDYCtMnNwOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/West-Side-Story-Leonard-Bernstein/dp/B00023GGK8/The Broadway revival (2009) starring Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, George Akram, and Karen Olivo.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/west-side-story-new-broadway-cast-recording-2009/316530985Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2tMSkFy27VIZjBum94KbpD?si=zAAuIC_PQWymu0xfd_XR9QOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/West-Side-Story-Broadway-Recording/dp/B0021X5158/Our sponsors this week are: The Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - They promote and support Alberta-made podcasts, and connect their audiences with Alberta-based businesses and organizations. Check out Emily Missed Out here: https://emilymissedout.com - a podcast involving Emily and Breanne watching classic, pop-culture-filled movie gems that up until now, Emily has never seen. Goal: catchin' Emily up on movies, references, & tropes she has missed. Maybe? Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded by Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production company. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A triumphant song before tragedy strikes. Christine Chen joins Kyle to talk about how this song came together and how it both positively and negatively affects Act 1 of West Side Story.Christine's Blog: https://acrossthearch.wordpress.comChristine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcrossTheArchChristine's podcast, Bottomless Broadway: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bottomless-broadway/id1457465060Its Twitter: https://twitter.com/bottomlessbwayAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bottomlessbway/You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of West Side Story.The Original Broadway Cast (1957) starring Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence, Ken LeRoy, and Chita Rivera.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/west-side-story-original-broadway-cast-recording/186302499Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3knRTstKrILa8wx8IGGqn6?si=2Zp8BOvbTPmCpbzr4wgoQQOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/West-Side-Story-Larry-Kert/dp/B007IJKD6W/The film version (1961) starring Richard Beymer, Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, and Rita Moreno.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/west-side-story-1961-motion-picture-soundtrack/394303992Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kA4RO70idrEQkOX3zlRfa?si=5MO05RHdRpSwqWDYCtMnNwOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/West-Side-Story-Leonard-Bernstein/dp/B00023GGK8/The Broadway revival (2009) starring Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, George Akram, and Karen Olivo.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/west-side-story-new-broadway-cast-recording-2009/316530985Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2tMSkFy27VIZjBum94KbpD?si=zAAuIC_PQWymu0xfd_XR9QOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/West-Side-Story-Broadway-Recording/dp/B0021X5158/Our sponsors this week are: Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded by Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production company. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this weeks episode, we start by discussing the CPL playoffs. Pacific and Forge move to the finals and we ask what that means for the league and the clubs moving forward. We then talk about the surprising announcement of Jimmy Brennan leaving York United.  And finally, we discuss the ugly history of Kurt Larson's social media. With his past homophobic, misogynistic, racist and hateful posts we question his position of "Head of Content" for the leagues exclusive media partner and how it might be affecting what we see on TV. This episode is brought to you by; Alberta Association of Optometrists Rumi

Kyle showcased a new podcast he's co-hosting with Jenn Sanford called Somebody Date Jenn and Kyle.You can follow the podcast here: https://www.somebodydatejennandkyle.comCreative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comOur sponsors this week are: Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Rümi - https://www.rumi.ca/ - Our guiding mission is to create homeowner happiness, one smile at a time. Right now, you'll only find us in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas, but you'll be able to find us in other Alberta cities soon. By offering a range of home solutions, we express our true purpose—to provide the best, most complete, homeowner experience to all. Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts.Website: http://medialabyyc.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cwTwitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyycInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What else would you sing about when you only know their name? Christine Chen joins Kyle to kickoff a mini-series devoted to looking back at West Side Story.Christine's Blog: https://acrossthearch.wordpress.comChristine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcrossTheArchChristine's podcast, Bottomless Broadway: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bottomless-broadway/id1457465060Its Twitter: https://twitter.com/bottomlessbwayAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bottomlessbway/You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of West Side Story.The Original Broadway Cast (1957) starring Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence, Ken LeRoy, and Chita Rivera.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/west-side-story-original-broadway-cast-recording/186302499Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3knRTstKrILa8wx8IGGqn6?si=2Zp8BOvbTPmCpbzr4wgoQQOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/West-Side-Story-Larry-Kert/dp/B007IJKD6W/The film version (1961) starring Richard Beymer, Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, and Rita Moreno.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/west-side-story-1961-motion-picture-soundtrack/394303992Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kA4RO70idrEQkOX3zlRfa?si=5MO05RHdRpSwqWDYCtMnNwOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/West-Side-Story-Leonard-Bernstein/dp/B00023GGK8/The Broadway revival (2009) starring Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, George Akram, and Karen Olivo.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/west-side-story-new-broadway-cast-recording-2009/316530985Or listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2tMSkFy27VIZjBum94KbpD?si=zAAuIC_PQWymu0xfd_XR9QOr buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/West-Side-Story-Broadway-Recording/dp/B0021X5158/Our sponsors this week are: Rümi - https://www.rumi.ca/ - Our guiding mission is to create homeowner happiness, one smile at a time. Right now, you'll only find us in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas, but you'll be able to find us in other Alberta cities soon. By offering a range of home solutions, we express our true purpose—to provide the best, most complete, homeowner experience to all. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded by Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production company. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For more fears and jeers, consider the following: Callback to our episode on Inside Callback to our episode on analog horror A needlessly thorough Wikipedia synopsis  A list of other Bechdel Test passing movies Bathtubs Over Broadway and the consequences of comedy damage Check out Nyx Fears if you want to be upset/fascinated by scary movies  A thread on the pitfalls of smarty pants protagonists If you didn't watch Contingency after last episode, go watch it now! Pauline Kael was even harsher to this movie than Elizabeth was The rating debate Poltergeist was fine, but here's some movies we actively recommend The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari (1920, 100% mom safe) What We Do in the Shadows (2014, comedic gore/violence) The Lighthouse (2019, gore/violence/sexual content/psychological horror) House on Haunted Hill (1959, campy and delightful) Night of the Living Dead (1968, gory and violent, mitigated by its age and budget) The Girl with all the Gifts (2016, violent and gory, but strangely uplifting) Music is Now or Never by Myuu, who is a fantastic royalty-free composer Sound clips from our special feature courtesy of: Joe DeShon pfranzen  gear_clinkz owly-bee Many thanks to our sponsors: Alberta Association of Optometrists APN itself, in particular Speaking Municipally and I Love This, You Should Too That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can follow us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet at us: @thatsathingyeg.Do you want a That's a Thing?! button? Send us your address by Twitter DM or email and we will send you one. Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.

Welcome to SCAMTIME, a true crime podcast where your hosts Stephanie and Karen talk about all sorts of cons and frauds.....and the adjective 'bucolic' (not a disease).In this episode, Karen covers "Pepsi's Number Fever" or "The 349 Incident" , while Stephanie takes us to school with the story of Esther Reed who stole the identity of a missing woman. Winning Numbers!Background Checks!Grape Fanta!Things to help this episode make sense: (click the links)Pepsi Number Fever CommercialsShih Tzu dogsThe City of Travelers RestNYPD BlueSCAMTIME is a brand new proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by The Alberta Association of Optometrists and Taproot Edmonton.SCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

Episode 208"Beneath the Rising" by Premee Mohamed, Final OverviewWe go full book club on "Beneath the Rising," discussing things we liked, things we could have liked more, and what the story was really about. Plus, Anita's favourite segment, Cast That Movie!The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:Alberta Association of OptometristsPark PowerUntil next time gentlereaders! Nita Enjoys Texture - "Beneath the Rising" Final Overview

On this weeks episode, we discuss FC Edmonton being officially eliminated from the Canadian Premier League playoffs. While expected, we talk about the few positives and many frustrations of this season. Next, we discuss the tickets for the Canadian men's team World Cup Qualifiers in Edmonton being announced. We then talk about what our expectations for crowd size should be.  This weeks episode is brought to you by; Alberta Association of Optometrists Park Power

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Best CitiesEdmonton makes world's 100 best cities to live inStantec TowerNew safety measures being added after multiple windows fall from Edmonton's Stantec TowerAurora BorealisIncredibly bright aurora borealis lights up Alberta's night skyTroy's week There's a new Mike Nickel billboard on Gateway Blvd Troy's Greg Zeschuk tweet Disclosures Candidate Disclosures - 2021 Edmonton Municipal Election - Taproot Edmonton All Edmonton mayoral front-runners promise to publish donor lists before election Byron Vass tweet TransEd Announcement Valley Line Southeast LRT delayed again until first quarter of 2022 as a result of COVID-19 impacts, lengthy testing Construction delays mean Valley Line Southeast LRT won't open this year Opening of Valley Line Southeast LRT delayed again as first train crosses Tawatinâ Bridge Ada Boulevard Bridge Ada Boulevard reopens but some Edmontonians express safety concerns 'It looks unfinished and it feels unsafe': Edmontonians concerned about upgraded bridge at Ada Boulevard Urban Planning River valley solar farm not popular among most council candidates City aims for Edmontonians to 'live more locally' with 15-minute districts Kalen Anderson's tweet From the survey How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life? Do you support the city's current approach to infill? Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions? Election Rundown Municipal election rundown: Oct. 13, 2021 Mike Nickel and Amarjeet Sohi square off on the issues Sohi not committing to property tax freeze if elected mayor Mike Nickel's tweet Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we highlighted fellow APN member Quantum Kickflip which features six Edmonton comedians play Slugblaster, a sci-fi tabletop roleplaying game developed in Alberta. We also talked about the Alberta Association of Optometrists which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!★ Support this podcast ★

A film where a woman might be stalked by a vampire. Kyle knows he can never go out into the sun. Dave is interested in fixing up a country house. The Machine isn't scared of anything. You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/Watch the trailer for Let's Scare Jessica to Death here: https://youtu.be/d-NZTNwqKhIOur sponsors this week are:  Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Send feedback to kyleanddavevsthemachine@gmail.comKyle and Dave vs The Machine is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comKeep up to date with Kyle and Dave vs The Machine by following its social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdvstmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdvstm/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZKUfH0IOp-lH5OQdIpvLwPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/kdvstmThis week the Machine printed out: 01001001 00100000 01110111 01101001 01110011 01101000 00100000 01001001 00100000 01100011 01101111 01110101 01101100 01100100 00100000 01101100 01101001 01110110 01100101 00100000 01101111 01101110 00100000 01100001 01101110 00100000 01101001 01110011 01101100 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01110011 01101100 01100001 01110011 01101000 00100000 01110000 01100101 01101111 01110000 01101100 01100101 00100111 01110011 00100000 01110100 01101000 01110010 01101111 01100001 01110100 01110011 00101110 00100000 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Branding is so important for any company today. David Royer joins Kyle to explain how you can strengthen your brand, his history with animation, and why it's never bad to come up with a little song and dance.Find out more about Dream Rocket Media here: https://www.dreamrocketmedia.comOr you can follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamrocketmediaCreative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comOur sponsors this week are: Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts.Website: http://medialabyyc.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cwTwitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyycInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A movie where apes come to Earth. Kyle doesn't want anybody's stinking hands on them. Dave enters the Forbidden Zone. The Machine dreams of an event that would wipe humans off the planet.You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/Watch the trailer for Escape From the Planet of the Apes here: https://youtu.be/t4OQqg-oL2MOur sponsors this week are:  Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Pod Power - With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to High Level Hip Hop - https://www.cjsr.com/2021/08/introducing-high-level-hip-hop/ - a deep dive into Edmonton's hip hop scene and the artists helping shape it. Send feedback to kyleanddavevsthemachine@gmail.comKyle and Dave vs The Machine is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comKeep up to date with Kyle and Dave vs The Machine by following its social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdvstmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdvstm/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZKUfH0IOp-lH5OQdIpvLwPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/kdvstmThis week the Machine printed out: 01000001 01101100 01101100 00100000 01101000 01110101 01101101 01100001 01101110 01110011 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01100001 01110000 01100101 01110011 00100000 01101100 01101111 01101111 01101011 00100000 01110100 01101000 01100101 00100000 01110011 01100001 01101101 01100101 00100000 01110100 01101111 00100000 01101101 01100101 00101110★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Doctor Doctor! This week The Fraud Broads, Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond get MEDICAL! Dr. James Barry (real doctor) and Malachi Love-Robinson (not real doctor) are the subjects of this week's episode.Ally McBeal! Loser brothers! Sesame Street!!!Things to help this episode make sense:Malachi Love-Robinson has a FACEBOOK PAGE!!That video from WPBF 25In some photos, Dr. James Barry looks like Canada's first Prime MinisterWhatshername PodcastSCAMTIME is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network; locally grown, community supported.This episode is sponsored by The Alberta Association of Optometrists and YEGPodfest 2021SCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

A film about a pacifist who is forced into violence. Kyle just wants to barricade the windows. Dave never wants to go to Cornwall. The Machine thinks this movie is a comedy.You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/Watch the trailer for Straw Dogs here: https://youtu.be/yXkqGVfm1moOur sponsors this week are:  YEGPodfest - https://yegpodfest.ca - Our goal is to celebrate podcasts and storytellers of this medium from here in Edmonton and afar. We hope to show audiences what podcasters are up to, engage in great conversations and even host a few learning opportunities for those working in podcasting, too. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Send feedback to kyleanddavevsthemachine@gmail.comKyle and Dave vs The Machine is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comKeep up to date with Kyle and Dave vs The Machine by following its social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdvstmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdvstm/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZKUfH0IOp-lH5OQdIpvLwPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/kdvstmThis week the Machine printed out: 01010100 01101000 01100101 01111001 00100000 01101000 01100001 01100100 00100000 01100001 00100000 01110011 01101000 01101001 01110100 01110100 01111001 00100000 01101000 01101111 01110101 01110011 01100101 00100000 01100001 01101110 01111001 01110111 01100001 01111001 00101110 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 201"Beneath the Rising" by Premee Mohamed, Chapter Twenty-ThreeA dig in the heat turns into a search through a maze. Scott talks about the in-fiction version of H.P. Lovecraft, while Anita worries our heroes aren't walking into the trap they expect.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:Alberta Association of OptometristsThe Well Endowed PodcastUntil next time gentlereaders! Hot Maze Action - "Beneath the Rising" Chapter Twenty-Three

Here are the relevant links for this episode:U of AThe University of Alberta is undergoing a massive structural change — but for better or worse?WEM Transit ETS tweet West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre relocates for several years due to LRT construction Whyte ScrambleEdmonton adds 2 new pedestrian scrambles to Whyte AvenueClean Energy Clean Energy Improvement Program Definition: Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loan Toronto's Home Energy Loan Program Mask Mandate News Release: Face covering bylaw reactivated; masks required across city Edmonton's masking bylaw coming back Friday Hospitality industry concerns with enforcement, patron response swirl around reinstatement of Edmonton's indoor mask mandate Peak of Alberta's 4th wave could hit 1,500 hospitalizations, modelling warns City ManagerComing up at council: Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2021Safe Passing Room to move: Edmonton implementing mandatory bike passing distance for motorists Sept. 30 City of Edmonton tweet Election Rundown Municipal election rundown: Sept. 1, 2021 Council candidates in Edmonton see signs vandalized, go missing Man running for seat on Edmonton city council calls for more police support after attack Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we highlighted the AlbertaBETTER podcast from the Business Council of Alberta. The show is "on a journey to understand what it takes to create a good life here in Alberta and how we, as Albertans, businesses, and governments, can shape our society so everyone prospers." We also talked about the Alberta Association of Optometrists, which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!★ Support this podcast ★

Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode: Elizabeth's choose-your-own-adventure flowchart Lip-sync style @noahjaywood @saramariecarstens @arxcelix One- or two-part cliffhanger @jezellecatherine @baileyspinn @joe_masini @devincaherly One-shot or character pieces @ianboggz @hannah.montoya Longform or fully acted @eliana_ghen @thechrisbarnett Callback to our fanfic episode Night is the show we watched at a drive-in performance (the bird poop on the windshield was our fault, not theirs) Sarah Z video on pick-me girls Origin of Love from Hedwig and the Angry Inch Callback to our astrology episode  ABO (don't Google it, says Jon)  Time Princess and Project Makeover Redecor  Episode Many thanks to our sponsors: Alberta Association of Optometrists The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation  That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network — Locally grown. Community supported.You can follow us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet at us: @thatsathingyeg.Do you want a That's a Thing?! button? Send us your address by Twitter DM or email and we will send you one. Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena, and Elmer try 6 kinds of Mountain Dew and the bonus/surprise item is grass-flavoured soda pop.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  Or, you can call Rümi to take care of all your outdoor and indoor spring home maintenance while you fire up the BBQ and relax.  Visit Rumi.ca or call 1-844-777-7864 and let Rümi's trusted local experts take care of your yard, so all you have to do is enjoy it.  This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by Alberta Association of Optometrists, proudly celebrating a century of caring for Albertans. It happens: Parents can easily miss their child's eye problems. Issues can occur in only one eye, making them difficult to notice. The earlier an eye-health or vision problem is identified, the more likely it can be corrected. The Eye See Eye Learn program provides an eye exam and free glasses, if needed, for kindergarten-aged children. Twenty-five per cent of kids begin first grade with an undiagnosed eye problem. To book your child's eye exam, please visit optometrists.ab.ca. The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye-health and vision care to Albertans. Learn more at optometrists.ab.ca

Gillian Williamson took a chance when she moved across the country and then started her own business without knowing anyone in her new city. She joins Kyle to discuss the magic of video, trusting your gut, and why Alberta is unique when it come to entrepreneurship. Check out Studio Lumen's website: https://www.studiolumen.caYou can also follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiolumencalgary/See their work on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHdfn6YyxgE1yh5MyHHFyfgYou can also follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studiolumencalgaryCreative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comOur sponsors this week are: Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfoundation.org - During this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts.Website: http://medialabyyc.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cwTwitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyycInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A film where Charles Bronson, Toshirō Mifune, and Alain Delon fight! Kyle just wants everyone to get along. Dave is wants to cut people in half. The Machine if fine with letting the whole field burn.You can follow us on Letterboxd to see the entire list of movies we've talked about: https://letterboxd.com/kdvstm/Watch the trailer for Red Sun here: https://youtu.be/MdtyruRMlnsOur sponsors this week are:  Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Pod Power - With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to Your Forest - https://yourforestpodcast.com -  The podcast aims to provide interesting and relevant content on diverse topics around environmental issues in a way people find refreshing and easy to listen to. Send feedback to kyleanddavevsthemachine@gmail.comKyle and Dave vs The Machine is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comKeep up to date with Kyle and Dave vs The Machine by following its social media channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdvstmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdvstm/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZKUfH0IOp-lH5OQdIpvLwPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/kdvstmThis week the Machine printed out: 01010111 01101000 01100001 01110100 00100000 01100100 01101111 00100000 01001001 00100000 01101000 01100001 01110110 01100101 00100000 01110100 01101111 00100000 01100100 01101111 00100000 01110100 01101111 00100000 01100010 01100101 00100000 01101001 01101110 00100000 01100001 00100000 01000010 01110010 01101111 01101110 01110011 01101111 01101110 00100000 01100001 01101110 01100100 00100000 01001101 01101001 01100110 01110101 01101110 01100101 00100000 01110100 01101000 01110010 01100101 01100101 01110011 01101111 01101101 01100101 00111111 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 198"Beneath the Rising" by Premee Mohamed, Chapter TwentyNick parlays with a lesser god. Anita gets lost in the text, while Scott contemplates the kind of person who might be tempted by Namru's offer.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:Overdue Finds PodcastAlberta Association of OptometristsUntil next time gentlereaders! An Evening With Namru - "Beneath the Rising" Chapter Twenty

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Guest: Karen Unland Twitter LinkedIn People's Agenda People's Agenda The People's Agenda project enters its next phase Another progress report on the People's Agenda A first draft of the People's Agenda C5 HubThis social-services experiment is working — could there be more?Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which "explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in." Episode 101 looks at the return of the Fringe Festival. We also talked about the Alberta Association of Optometrists which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. The Eye See Eye Learn program provides an eye exam and free glasses, if needed, for kindergarten-aged children.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!★ Support this podcast ★

Japan is opening up. But what do the other nations have to say about that? Donatella Galella comes on to discuss history, Asian representation, and all the different musical styles of "Please Hello".You can read the article that Donatella wrote called Feeling Yellow here: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3bg763d9And you can email Donatella Galella at: galella@ucr.eduYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of Pacific Overtures.The Original Broadway Cast (1976) starring Mako, Isao Sato, Sab Shimono, Yuki Shimoda, and Alvin Ing.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2TeEjBuOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gc1GFbOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iykXlxThe Broadway revival (2004) starring BD Wong, Michael K. Lee, Paolo Montalban, Sab Shimono, and Alvin Ing.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/3pDyqdbOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zh2gbQOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TeFelqOur sponsors this week are: Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. SHIFT by Alberta Innovates - https://shift.albertainnovates.ca - Shift showcases the work being done in the province's innovation ecosystem in everything from health to clean energy. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded by Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production company. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode, hosts Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond discuss Belle Gibson (a scammer)  and Orson Welles, (an accidental scammer).Belle Gibson benefitted from a fictional  cancer diagnosis, and Orson Welles made every effort to let the public know that his broadcast of The War of The Worlds was completely a work of fiction.Fake News!Hazel Eyes!Coffee Enemas!Links to help this episode make sense:The Original Broadcast of The War of the Worlds in 1938What is The Streisand Effect?The Hilarious House of FrightensteinSCAMTIME is a brand new proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally grown, community supported. This episode of SCAMTIME is sponsored by The Alberta Association of Optometrists and Rumi.SCAMTIME Jingle: Paul Morgan-Donaldhttps://paulmorgandonald.com/SCAMTIME Art: Stephanie WolfeFind us on Twitter @scamtimeFind us on Instagram @fraud.broadsemail us at @thebroadgap@gmail.com

Here are some of the things we mentioned in this episode: Flare on TikTok and Instagram Mom Friend on TikTok The best slash proof bags can cost $169, and still might not meet your standards SafetyDrip on TikTok The Sarah Everard story The quest to de-hair the female body continues This episode is not brought to you by Creep-B-Gone, because we would never (and it doesn't exist… yet).Many thanks to our actual sponsors: Alberta Association of Optometrists Pod Power shout-out to What's the Tsismis?, courtesy of the Edmonton Community Foundation   That's a Thing?! is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network — Locally grown. Community supported.You can follow us in all the places, and most of them let you rate and review, too, which would be lovely.Questions? Comments? Email us at thatsathingyeg@gmail.com or tweet at us: @thatsathingyeg.Do you want a That's a Thing?! button? Send us your address by Twitter DM or email and we will send you one. Many thanks to Transistor for hosting our show. Our theme music is Ragtime Dance by Scott Joplin, from Free Music Archive.

Yo ho! Matt Koplik joins Kyle to discuss fan art, double entendres, and why Sondheim doesn't think this song is funny. You can listen to Broadway Breakdown here: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/broadway-breakdown-1/And you can follow Matt on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mattkoplik/You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of Pacific Overtures.The Original Broadway Cast (1976) starring Mako, Isao Sato, Sab Shimono, Yuki Shimoda, and Alvin Ing.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2TeEjBuOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gc1GFbOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iykXlxThe Broadway revival (2004) starring BD Wong, Michael K. Lee, Paolo Montalban, Sab Shimono, and Alvin Ing.You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/3pDyqdbOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zh2gbQOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TeFelqOur sponsors this week are: Business Council of Alberta - https://www.businesscouncilab.com - The Business Council of Alberta has a simple but radical idea: making life better. This means business is a leader in helping Albertans, the economy, and the environment thrive. Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded by Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a production company. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena, and Carolyn try summer drinks: Coors Lime Slice, Grapefruit Slice, and Hard Arizona Iced Tea in peach, lemon and honey ginseng flavours.  The bonus item is KFC crisps.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Business Council of Alberta. Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a good life in an equally good society — one where people, business, and the environment can flourish? AlbertaBETTER, a podcast by the Business Council of Alberta, is on a journey to understand what it takes to create a good life here in Alberta and how we, as Albertans, businesses, and governments, can shape our society so everyone prospers. Find new episodes of AlbertaBETTER on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen at www.businesscouncilab.com/alberta-better-podcast New episodes drop every other Tuesday. This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by Alberta Association of Optometrists, proudly celebrating a century of caring for Albertans. It happens: Many people don't call their optometrist first for urgent eye care when they need it. From spring cleaning mishaps to winter eye infections, if you or your family have an eye emergency, doctors of optometry are trained to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications—no referral necessary. And just a reminder—Alberta Health coverage is available towards your urgent eyecare appointment. To find an optometrist in your area, visit optometrists.ab.ca The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Learn more at optometrists.ab.ca

Episode 195"Beneath the Rising" by Premee Mohamed, Chapter SeventeenMore research, more magic, and an unexpected coversation. Anita no longer knows who to trust, while Scott goes off on an accidental 'Babylon 5' tangent.The Read-Along is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network (albertapodcastnetwork.com)! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @thereadalong, and join our Goodreads Group to get your discussion on! You can also follow Scott @scottybomb and Anita @nitabing, or e-mail us at thereadalong@gmail.com.The Read-Along logo by Erin Beever (@Erin_Beever), theme song and music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. This week's sponsors are:Alberta Association of OptometristsAlberta Better PodcastUntil next time gentlereaders! Baberaham Lincoln - "Beneath the Rising" Chapter Seventeen

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Hi JagmeetNDP Leader Singh talks jobs, support for workers and health care during Edmonton pitstopLRT TestingLRT trains begin testing on Edmonton's Valley Line SoutheastOilers ScheduleEdmonton Oilers announce team's 2021 pre-season schedule, including games against Flames, KrakenGuest: Dustin Bajer Website LinkedIn Twitter Shrubscriber Forest City Plants 2019: The Case of the Capilano Apricots Tree Love Root for Trees Public Tree Bylaw proposed to help protect Edmonton's urban forest Watch out for that tree: Idylwylde residents push back against City of Edmonton planting project in pocket park Emily Riddle's tweet The City Plan (see page 159) Emerald ash borer Tree open data 2017: How green is my city beyond the valley? Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we highlighted Rümi, the newest member of the ATCO family. Rümi partners with local Alberta businesses and "carefully selected vendors" to "help deliver homeowner happiness." Services are currently available in Calgary and Edmonton. We also talked about the Alberta Association of Optometrists which works to provide "world class eye care for every Albertan." The organization represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to Episode 160 of Canada's Longest Running BBQ Podcast! Original Air Date: July 21, 2021 The Eat More Barbecue Podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network. Locally Grown, Community Supported. This episode of the Eat More Barbecue podcast is brought to you by: Alberta Association of Optometrists, proudly celebrating a century of caring for Albertans. It happens: Many people don't call their optometrist first for urgent eye care when they need it. From spring cleaning mishaps to winter eye infections, if you or your family have an eye emergency, doctors of optometry are trained to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications—no referral necessary. And just a reminder—Alberta Health coverage is available towards your urgent eyecare appointment. To find an optometrist in your area, visit www.optometrists.ab.ca The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. Learn more at www.optometrist.ab.ca And RUMI, by ATCO With warmer weather comes yardwork. And lots of it. Prune your trees and shrubs, clean your eavestroughs, replace those drafty windows you noticed over the winter. Or, you can call Rümi to take care of all your outdoor and indoor spring home maintenance while you fire up the BBQ and relax. Visit www.rumi.ca, or call 1-844-777-7864 and let Rümi's trusted local experts take care of your yard, so all you have to do is enjoy it. Matt Malo & Alex Heath from DrumBo are my guests this week. Based in Wainwright, AB the DrumBo smokers are hand built and there are a number of optional accessories available. They can be found online at www.charcoaldrumsmoker.com and on Instagram @drumbo_q and on Facebook at DrumBo. Alex's restaurant in Wainwright is Honeypot Eatery & Pub. You can find details online at www.thehoneypot.ca All music on The Eat More Barbecue podcast has been graciously provided by Alan Horabin. Search Alan Horabin on YouTube to check out his new music. Eat More Barbecue can be found online at www.eatmorebarbecue.ca & www.albertabbqtail.ca and my email is eatmorebarbecue@gmail.com Social media links: Facebook & Instagram at eat_more_barbecue Twitter @eatmorebarbecue Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, rate and review. This podcast is a production of Eat More Barbecue Digital Media.

In the fourth and final episode of this season's RAIC Podcast on Architecture, RAIC Congress on Architecture Steering Committee member Joanne Perdue talks with World Green Building Council CEO, Cristina Gamboa about how the World Green Building Council's network is taking action to deliver a net-zero carbon, healthy, resilient, and equitable built environment.   Cristina Gamboa CEO, World Green Building Council Cristina Gamboa is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) — a global action network comprised of 70 Green Building Councils, catalyzing the uptake of sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere. An influential and inspirational leader in the field of sustainability, Cristina is passionate about radical cross-sector collaboration to bolster systemic change and make this the decade for net-zero emissions. She practices a holistic approach to sustainability, focusing on the social and economic benefits as well as environmental impacts. Cristina leads WorldGBC's coordination of the monumental Cities and Built Environment Day at COP26. Joanne Perdue Associate Vice President, Sustainability at the University of Calgary Joanne Perdue is a Canada Clean50 honoree, former Board member of the Canada Green Building Council, a member of the RAIC Committee on Regenerative Environments and the RAIC Congress Steering Committee and is a licensed architect with the Alberta Association of Architects. Joanne is currently the Associate Vice President, Sustainability at the University of Calgary, she has been instrumental in advancing the university's Climate Action Plan and sustainable buildings practice in concert with advancing the broader Institutional Sustainability Strategy. 

Azren Raju has a business that had a lot of in-person elements. The past year has been different but it allowed Azren to focus on other things. Now he's excited about what the future holds for learning languages and expanding his business. You can go to Azren's website: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.comOr you can follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyglotazren/Or watch his YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/azrenthelanguagenerdCreative Block is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. You can find more information and listen to all the great shows by going here: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comOur sponsors this week are: Alberta Association of Optometrists - https://www.optometrists.ab.ca - The Alberta Association of Optometrists represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Members are highly-trained, regulated health professionals who provide primary eye health and vision care to Albertans. SHIFT by Alberta Innovates - https://shift.albertainnovates.ca - Shift showcases the work being done in the province's innovation ecosystem in everything from health to clean energy. Media Lab YYC is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts.Website: http://medialabyyc.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cwTwitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyycInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Transit UpdatesPSA - ETS adjusts bus service based on rider feedbackWaste CollectionEdmonton working to fix issues with new waste collection program after thousands of homes missedKingsway MallCourtney Theriault's tweetSanction Hearing Councillor Mike Nickel to face third sanction hearing in the past year Edmonton city councillor escapes public censure for breaking code of conduct Mack's tweet Troy's tweet Another Troy tweet Nickel's response Reimagine Services City of Edmonton taking a swing at privatizing golf course operations, council approves moving ahead on 16 recommended 'reimagine' actions No fees for parking at city facilities, Edmonton councillors decide Airport SupportRegional organizations raise $14.9M to help EIA attract flightsHigh-Speed RailRace to build high-speed Calgary-Edmonton rail on with second pitchFringe FestivalJoin Us for Together We Fringe: A Fringe Theatre EventElection Rundown Municipal election rundown: July 8, 2021 Troy's tweet Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we talked about the Alberta Association of Optometrists which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Alberta Health coverage is available towards your urgent eyecare appointment! We also gave a Pod Power shoutout to Overdue Finds, a podcast from the Edmonton Public Library featuring conversations about books, movies, music, pop culture and other great things happening in Edmonton.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!★ Support this podcast ★

Meet Doriena, the landscape architect. With a degree in landscape architecture from the University of Idaho and a landscape architectural technology diploma from NAIT, Ms. Hassett has more than a decade of professional experience in her industry. Doriena is a landscape architect at McElhanney and a full member of the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA). Her responsibilities include business development, proposal writing, design, quality control & project management. She served her term as past president on the board of directors in 2019 and is currently acting as registrar chair for the AALA.

GSAs We'll be talking about GSAs, what they are, and who they serve with Director of Affirming Choices, Pam Rocker. CHILDCARE: 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NDP With the announcement of $25 a day daycare, the Alberta Association of Childcare Operators has six questions about the plan. CANOLA PRODUCERS A growing numb er of farmers are speaking out about the financial impact of the Chinese ban on canola. MOCHAS WITH MOUNTIES The RCMP is inviting the public to have "Mochas with Mounties" in Airdrie.

Nicole Matheson, president of the Alberta Association of Midwives speaks about the growth and maturity of the profession.

We talk about agritourism with Tim Carson, the CEO of the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies.

On this edition of Fort McMurray Matters, Mayor Don Scott discusses the plans to fight homelessness in the urban and rural areas as well as council participating in the upcoming Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties Spring 2018 Convention and Tradeshow.

Andy McGrogan, President of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police, comments on the challenge facing police forces as recreational use of marijuana becomes more and more likely.

Rob welcomes to the show the President of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties Al Kemmere to chat about concerns raised by the move to reduce the amount of legislative seats in rural areas to match the population.  Nathan Cooper, Wildrose MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills also phones in with his thoughts  More here: http://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/rural-communities-fear-fewer-seats-will-diminish-voice-in-alberta-legislature

“Coloured” Albertan is refused hotel room.On May 13, 1959, a young man trying to reach a friend phoned Barclay’s Motel in Calgary, only to be told, “We don’t allow coloured people here.” What the hotel didn’t know was that this Mr. King was president and chairman of the grievance committee of the Alberta Association for the Advancement of Coloured People in Calgary. When King and a friend dropped into the motel an hour later, he was refused a room for the same reason. Later, the hotel owner would claim it was because staff had noted King’s Calgary license plate and concluded he wasn’t really a traveler. King went to court for being “deprived of his lawful right to accommodation.” He claimed damages of $500 for “humiliation, indignity and insult.” But on May 4, 1960, the judge found that Barclay’s Motel was not an inn because it did not sell food – and therefore didn’t fall under rules dictated by the Innkeepers Act of Alberta. He also ruled that because King was not a traveler – he was there merely to investigate – the facility had no legal obligation to give him a room. On February 14, 1961, the Alberta Court of Appeal came to the same conclusion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  Kevin J. Ripa, is the owner of Computer Evidence Recovery, Inc, with offices in Calgary and New Delhi, India, and Past President of Alberta Association of Private Investigators. He is also the Director of Computer Forensics for ASG Investigations headquartered in Detroit, MI., with 5 offices throughout the United States. Mr. Ripa, is a […]

According to section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is illegal for people to practice polygamy. Under s. 293, not only is any form of polygamy illegal but any type of polygamous union that purports to result from a rite of polygamy is illegal. Despite this prohibition, there is a community of polygamists in British Columbia called Bountiful which, to date, the authorities in British Columbia have refrained from prosecuting. The apparent rationale for the non-prosecution of polygamy practiced by Bountiful members has been a belief that s. 293 would not withstand a challenge under the freedom of religion provision, section 2(a), of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Could it be argued that the anti-polygamy provision in the Code impinges on the freedom of religion for the residents of Bountiful? Are the harms associated with polygamy significant enough to justify a limitation on freedom of religion? Would s. 293 survive a Charter s. 2(a) challenge? Speakers: Pamela Dos Ramos, M.A. (Counseling). Ph.D. (Transformative Learning) Linda McKay-Panos, B.Ed., J.D., LL.M. Linda McKay-Panos is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She taught with the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years before obtaining a Law Degree. Linda received her Bachelor of Education, Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary. She is the President Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Past President of the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. Linda is the author of several publications dealing with civil liberties, access to information, human rights, discrimination, equality and related topics. Linda received the 2001 Suzanne Mah Award and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for her work in human rights in Alberta. Dr. Dos Ramos owns Pathways to Diversity, a Training, Counselling and Consulting company. She has worked in Diversity Management and counseling. Pamela is a human rights educator for the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre and is a board member of the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education. She has taught Multicultural Counseling to Master's Degree candidates at Gonzaga University's Calgary Centre since 1995. Pamela has worked for many years on issues of social justice, particularly human rights and equality and is very involved in Multicultural/Intercultural community groups and education.

According to section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is illegal for people to practice polygamy. Under s. 293, not only is any form of polygamy illegal but any type of polygamous union that purports to result from a rite of polygamy is illegal. Despite this prohibition, there is a community of polygamists in British Columbia called Bountiful which, to date, the authorities in British Columbia have refrained from prosecuting. The apparent rationale for the non-prosecution of polygamy practiced by Bountiful members has been a belief that s. 293 would not withstand a challenge under the freedom of religion provision, section 2(a), of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Could it be argued that the anti-polygamy provision in the Code impinges on the freedom of religion for the residents of Bountiful? Are the harms associated with polygamy significant enough to justify a limitation on freedom of religion? Would s. 293 survive a Charter s. 2(a) challenge? Speakers: Pamela Dos Ramos, M.A. (Counseling). Ph.D. (Transformative Learning) Linda McKay-Panos, B.Ed., J.D., LL.M. Linda McKay-Panos is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She taught with the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years before obtaining a Law Degree. Linda received her Bachelor of Education, Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary. She is the President Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Past President of the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. Linda is the author of several publications dealing with civil liberties, access to information, human rights, discrimination, equality and related topics. Linda received the 2001 Suzanne Mah Award and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for her work in human rights in Alberta. Dr. Dos Ramos owns Pathways to Diversity, a Training, Counselling and Consulting company. She has worked in Diversity Management and counseling. Pamela is a human rights educator for the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre and is a board member of the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education. She has taught Multicultural Counseling to Master's Degree candidates at Gonzaga University's Calgary Centre since 1995. Pamela has worked for many years on issues of social justice, particularly human rights and equality and is very involved in Multicultural/Intercultural community groups and education.

According to section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is illegal for people to practice polygamy. Under s. 293, not only is any form of polygamy illegal but any type of polygamous union that purports to result from a rite of polygamy is illegal. Despite this prohibition, there is a community of polygamists in British Columbia called Bountiful which, to date, the authorities in British Columbia have refrained from prosecuting. The apparent rationale for the non-prosecution of polygamy practiced by Bountiful members has been a belief that s. 293 would not withstand a challenge under the freedom of religion provision, section 2(a), of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Could it be argued that the anti-polygamy provision in the Code impinges on the freedom of religion for the residents of Bountiful? Are the harms associated with polygamy significant enough to justify a limitation on freedom of religion? Would s. 293 survive a Charter s. 2(a) challenge? Speakers: Pamela Dos Ramos, M.A. (Counseling). Ph.D. (Transformative Learning) Linda McKay-Panos, B.Ed., J.D., LL.M. Linda McKay-Panos is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She taught with the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years before obtaining a Law Degree. Linda received her Bachelor of Education, Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary. She is the President Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Past President of the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. Linda is the author of several publications dealing with civil liberties, access to information, human rights, discrimination, equality and related topics. Linda received the 2001 Suzanne Mah Award and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for her work in human rights in Alberta. Dr. Dos Ramos owns Pathways to Diversity, a Training, Counselling and Consulting company. She has worked in Diversity Management and counseling. Pamela is a human rights educator for the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre and is a board member of the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education. She has taught Multicultural Counseling to Master's Degree candidates at Gonzaga University's Calgary Centre since 1995. Pamela has worked for many years on issues of social justice, particularly human rights and equality and is very involved in Multicultural/Intercultural community groups and education.

According to section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is illegal for people to practice polygamy. Under s. 293, not only is any form of polygamy illegal but any type of polygamous union that purports to result from a rite of polygamy is illegal. Despite this prohibition, there is a community of polygamists in British Columbia called Bountiful which, to date, the authorities in British Columbia have refrained from prosecuting. The apparent rationale for the non-prosecution of polygamy practiced by Bountiful members has been a belief that s. 293 would not withstand a challenge under the freedom of religion provision, section 2(a), of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Could it be argued that the anti-polygamy provision in the Code impinges on the freedom of religion for the residents of Bountiful? Are the harms associated with polygamy significant enough to justify a limitation on freedom of religion? Would s. 293 survive a Charter s. 2(a) challenge? Speakers: Pamela Dos Ramos, M.A. (Counseling). Ph.D. (Transformative Learning) Linda McKay-Panos, B.Ed., J.D., LL.M. Linda McKay-Panos is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She taught with the Calgary Board of Education for 7 years before obtaining a Law Degree. Linda received her Bachelor of Education, Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Calgary. She is the President Alberta Association for Multicultural Education and the Past President of the Public Legal Education Network of Alberta. Linda is the author of several publications dealing with civil liberties, access to information, human rights, discrimination, equality and related topics. Linda received the 2001 Suzanne Mah Award and an Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005 for her work in human rights in Alberta. Dr. Dos Ramos owns Pathways to Diversity, a Training, Counselling and Consulting company. She has worked in Diversity Management and counseling. Pamela is a human rights educator for the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre and is a board member of the Alberta Association for Multicultural Education. She has taught Multicultural Counseling to Master's Degree candidates at Gonzaga University's Calgary Centre since 1995. Pamela has worked for many years on issues of social justice, particularly human rights and equality and is very involved in Multicultural/Intercultural community groups and education.