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Writers and Company from CBC Radio
Writing about catastrophe gives Madeleine Thien courage

Writers and Company from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 36:23


As a child, Madeleine Thien loved to sit on her father's lap as he flipped through the newspaper. Later on, she became fascinated by the newspaper archives at the Vancouver Public Library. Her exploration of history and storytelling continues with novels such as Do Not Say We Have Nothing. Now she's back with her long-awaited new novel, The Book of Records. The book questions the very nature of time, asking how great thinkers like Hannah Arendt lived through catastrophes of the past — and what they can tell us about surviving today. Want to know why Madeleine loved our interview with Cory Doctorow? Take a listen here:We can still avoid a tech dystopia — here's how

Redeye
Campaign for VPL staff's right to wear symbols of support for Palestine

Redeye

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 13:28


The Vancouver Public Library has banned staff from wearing symbols of solidarity with Palestine. Many patrons of the library see this as an assault on the VPL's core values of freedom of expression and intellectual freedom. Last week, Concerned Patrons of VPL held an event to protest the ban, and to draw attention to its hypocritical and discriminatory nature. One of the speakers at their event was Omar El Akkad, a guest VPL author who famously tweeted “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This”. We speak with Tamer Aburamadan, a Palestinian community member and part of Concerned Patrons of VPL.

Pop This!
Pop This! for the New Year: Little Women (encore presentation)

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 53:18


Summary:   We're still on holiday break this week so we're resurfacing this episode we did in 2018 on Little Women.    "Not so little women." Over the years, there have been many film, stage and television versions of the classic book Little Women. Pop This! producer Andrea Gin loves the 1949 version, Lisa Christiansen prefers the 1994 iteration and Andrea Warner is watching both for the first time ever. Let the debate begin!        Show notes:   Gutenberg Project: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott    Little Women 1949 trailer   Little Women 1994 trailer   Little Women 2018 with Lea Thompson trailer   Little Women 2018 on PBS   Little Women 1933 with Katharine Hepburn trailer   Little Women 2019 directed by Greta Gerwig IMDb   Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy: The Story of 'Little Women' and Why It Still Matters (The Atlantic)   Recommendations:   Andrea W: "Art is Our Language: Inside the Indigenous Renaissance with Jeremy Dutcher and Snotty Nose Rez Kids" (Exclaim!)   Lisa: Dumplin' (Netflix)   Andrea G: Mitski, Be the Cowboy   Music credits:    "Glockenspiel Beat" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

Pop This!
Pop This! for the holidays: When Harry Met Sally (encore presentation)

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 57:06


Summary: When Harry Met Sally just celebrated its 35th anniversary and we are re-releasing the episode we did on it way back in 2017 because there is no better way to greet the New Year than by re-watching one of the best rom-coms of them all! Also discussed: The African Queen, Atomic Blonde, and The Way We Were. Show notes:   Spanish Twelve Grapes   When Harry Met Sally trailer   The Way We Were trailer   The myth of the male bumbler   Obvious Child trailer   Recommendations:   Andrea: Rom Com by Dina Del Bucchia & Daniel Zomparelli   Lisa: Atomic Blonde (but with a warning that it's extremely violent)   Music credits:   "Get Happy Now" by Podington Bear from Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 3.0   "Glockenspiel Beat" by Podington Bear from Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0   Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL   Pop This! LinksPop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Facebook Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library.

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Pop This! for the holidays: Meet Me in St. Louis vs. It's a Wonderful Life (Encore presentation)

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 66:59


Summary:   This week we have an encore presentation of a holiday episode we did way back in 2017. Andrea Warner and Lisa toss Love Actually and The Holiday by the wayside and bring their actual favourite holiday movies to the table - let the new argument begin! Also discussed: the words and wisdom of Angela Davis, onscreen kissing, and whether Die Hard constitutes a Christmas movie (the answer is yes).     Show notes:   Angela Davis   Judy Garland, A Star is Born   Meet Me in St. Louis trailer   It's A Wonderful Life trailer   The Greatest Gift (book)   A Brief History of Kissing in Movies   Sally Benson, screenwriter, author     Recommendations:   Lisa: Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff   Andrea: Daniel Caesar, Freudian   Music credits:   "Glockenspiel Beat" by Podington Bear from Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0   Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL   Pop This! LinksPop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Facebook Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains with Rose Melberg | Pop This! Encore Presentation

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 62:37


Summary:   "Just rock 'n' roll and the truth." This week we invite Rose Melberg on the podcast to talk about her favourite film, the criminally underrated Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains. Also discussed: Jane the Virgin, Girls Rock Camp, and our love of Kim Wexler from Better Call Saul.   Show notes:   The Best Show on TV is Jane the Virgin (Vulture)   Rose Melberg (Wikipedia)   Rose Melberg (Bandcamp)   Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains trailer    Girls Rock Camp Vancouver   10 Life Lessons from Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (Hello Giggles)   Recommendations:   Andrea: Crazy Rich Asians   Lisa: Better Call Saul  (Netflix)   Rose: Kath & Kim (TV)   Music credits:    "Get Happy Now" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

The Book Club Review
Summer Reading Report 2024: Hits, misses and anticipations

The Book Club Review

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 65:34


Summer Reading Report: hits, misses, and anticipations   We're back from the beach and reflecting on our summer reading in this bonus length bookshelf episode. On Kate's stack summer favourite GRETA AND VALDIN by Rebecca K. Reilly, Olivia Laing's memoir The Garden Against Time, the hotly tipped HEADSHOT by Rita Bullwinkel, TRUST by Hernan Diaz, Miranda July's new novel ALL FOURS and upcoming book club reads THE FRAUD by Zadie Smith and HUMANELY POSSIBLE by Sarah Bakewell. Meanwhile Laura talks about REAL AMERICANS by Rachel Kong, THE LAST UNICORN by Peter S. Beagle, THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Stuart Turton, Kiley Reid's latest COME AND GET IT, Reese's Book Club pick SLOW DANCE by Rainbow Rowell and Austeriltz by W. G. Sebald.    We also hear about the best bookish party Laura attended courtsey of the Vancouver Public Library, and the Kate's experience of reading just one book, and one book only, at a time – a strong departure from her usual habits of three on the go at once. But will she stick to it?   Timecodes for the time poor 08:58 Real Americans by Rachel Kong: A Not-to-Read Recommendation 17:39 The Garden Against Time by Olivia Lange: A Deep Dive 25:27 The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle: A Disappointment 30:44 Headshot by Rita Bullwinkle: A Mixed Review 40:02 Stuart Turton's The Last Murder at the End of the World: A Fun Read 44:20 Exploring 'Trust' by Hernan Diaz 49:34 Campus Life and Money in 'Come and Get' It by Kiley Reid 59:57 Miranda July's 'All Fours': A Perimenopausal Journey 01:12:40 A Lighthearted Romance: 'Slow Dance' by Rainbow Rowell 01:15:13 Upcoming Reads and Final Thoughts Patreon Want more from your favourite podcast? Want to support the person who makes it? Come and join Kate at Patreon.com/thebookclubreview where for a small monthly fee you'll receive benefits such as a weekly books dispatch, which you can read or listen to as a pod, occasional special episodes, and at the higher tier you can join our monthly book club for live discussions with Kate over Zoom.  For the love of a good lamp:  Visit seriousreaders.com/BCR for our special offer on any HD light – use the code BCR at checkout and if you're in the UK you can also benefit from free shipping. You get a month to try out the lights to decide if they're for you, if not you can return them. We seriously love them, and think you will too.

Pop This!
Always Be My Maybe with Florence Chee (Pop This! Encore Presentation)

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 59:04


Summary:   "Food is love." This week we have an encore presentation of our episode on Always Be My Maybe with guest Florence Chee. This one involves spending some time processing our feelings about the timeless attractiveness of Keanu Reeves. Also discussed: mid-week hangovers, jet lag and the burden of representation.   Show notes:   Always Be My Maybe trailer   Florence Chee on Twitter   The 5 Best Food Moments From 'Always Be My Maybe' (Food&Wine)   7 places Netflix's 'Always Be My Maybe' was filmed in Vancouver (DailyHive)   What “Always Be My Maybe” Understands About Making an Asian-American Rom-Com (New Yorker)   ‘Always Be My Maybe' Review: Romance, Food and Fame Through a Sitcom Lens (NYTimes) The Lakehouse Live! on How Did This Get Made? (podcast)     Recommendations:   Lisa: Dead To Me (Netflix)   Andrea: The Muppet Movie (movie and OST) Florence: Train to Busan (film)   Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

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Double Happiness turns 30 | Pop This! Encore presentation

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 54:19


Summary: “Grab hold of the one life we are given.” This week Pop This! producer Andrea Gin gets in front of the mic with Andrea and Lisa to talk about the 1994 coming-of-age dramedy Double Happiness. Also discussed: Cheer, Chinese astrology, and Brad and Jen.   Show notes: Brad & Jen: the award season gossip orgasm (Lainey Gossip)   Who? Weekly Podcast   Twitter Is Losing Its Mind Over These Pictures Of Brad Pitt Looking Like His Girlfriends (Huffington Post)   List of Jennifer Aniston performances (Wikipedia)   Before Brangelina and Jen, Debbie Reynolds Was in the World's Most Famous Love Triangle (Vogue)   Watch Double Happiness   Chinese horoscope 2020   Recommendations: Andrea W.: Pain and Glory (movie)  Lisa: Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris (podcast)  Andrea G.: Cheer (Netflix) Music credits: "Back to the '90s" by Douglas Mulvey AKA D-Rex From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL "Deviate" by Podington Bear Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

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Girl, Interrupted with author Andrea Loewen (Encore presentation)

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 53:47


Summary:   "Dark souls." This week we invite writer, theatre-maker, and choreographer Andrea Loewen on the podcast to talk about her new book Feeling Better as well as the film Girl, Interrupted. Also discussed: Dirty John, Back with the Ex, and Lisa's theory that Angelina Jolie has never been in a good movie.      Show notes:   Dirty John podcast   Back with the Ex on Netflix   Andrea Loewen's website    Feeling Better: A Field Guide to Liking Yourself by Andrea Loewen   Girl, Interrupted trailer   Aimee Mann Writing Music for Girl, Interrupted Musical (Pitchfork)   One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest trailer     Recommendations:   Lisa: Veep (TV)   Andrea Warner: Los Texmaniacs (music)   Andrea Loewen: Echlo (music)     Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

Pop This!
We revisit the underdog teen rom-com classic 10 Things I Hate About You (Encore presentation)

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 59:23


Summary:   "I'm not hostile, I'm annoyed." This week, Lisa and Andrea vehemently disagree about peak '90s teen drama 10 Things I Hate About You. Also discussed: Sylvia Plath, platform thongs, and Suits.   Show notes:   Green Book Director Used to Flash Penis As a Joke (The Cut)   Why Don't You Date Me? (podcast)   10 Things I Hate About You trailer   10 Things I Hate About You soundtrack   A Million Things We Loved About 10 Things I Hate About You (Jezebel)   Recommendations:   Andrea: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (movie)   Lisa: Suits (TV)   Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

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We re-visit Cruel Intentions with Cynara Geissler (Encore presentation) | Pop This! Episode 413

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 66:18


Summary:   "Not bad for 1999." The epic teen drama Cruel Intentions celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. To celebrate, we're re-airing our episode from 2019 where we talk about this cult classic with many-time guest star Cynara Geissler.     Show notes:   Cruel Intentions trailer   Cynara Geissler's bio Cynara Geissler on Twitter   Fatties on Ice podcast    Mia Farrow on Instagram     Recommendations:   Lisa: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV)    Andrea: Drop Dead Fred LIVE w/ Casey Wilson on How Did This Get Made (podcast) Cynara: You Must Remember This (podcast) and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki     Music credits:    "Deviate" by Podington Bear   "Good Times" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab. This episode was sponsored by TELUS STORYHIVE! STORYHIVE's Web Series edition is back and better than ever! They're looking for Web Series pitches from folks based in BC and Alberta, with stories that centre connectivity, health, the environment, and the digital economy. The 40 successful pitches will receive $20K and customized mentorship to produce a pilot. Applications are open until September 19, 2019 at 12 PM PST. Check the eligibility requirements and apply now on STORYHIVE.com.

Books & Ideas Audio
Sheila Heti: Alphabetical Diaries

Books & Ideas Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 61:01


Acclaimed Canadian writer Sheila Heti speaks with Molly Cross-Blanchard in this conversation from our 2024 Incite series, presented in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library. Her latest book, Alphabetical Diaries, collects lines from a decade's worth of her journals—rearranged in alphabetical order to create something entirely fresh and sublime. Heti is the author of ten previous books, including experimental and philosophical works such as Motherhood, Pure Colour, and How Should a Person Be?

BC Museums Association Podcast
MuseNews Ep.37: Heists, Hiatuses, and Handovers

BC Museums Association Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 15:00


Welcome to MuseNews, the BCMA's monthly museum sector news podcast. Each month we recap some of the latest news, happenings, and announcements from museums, galleries, and heritage organizations across BC and beyond. Join Ryan and Leia as we explore the latest MuseNews! February 2024 news: New Indigenous heist movie focuses on repatriation of belongings Executive director for Revelstoke Railway Museum to retire No return date set for Vancouver Public Library's Inspiration Pass Exploration Place announces retirement of CEO Tracy Calogheros Quilt made by over 300 Canadian, African grandmas coming to Nelson Sidney Museum puts on block party with Lego exhibit   To submit your Muse News or Whoo's News, email bmca@museum.bc.ca  

This Matters
Coles notes on the books nominated for 2023's Giller Prize

This Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 17:42


Guest: Deborah Dundas, books editor The 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize, Canada's prestigious literary award, will be handed out on Nov. 13. Five books were shortlisted last week from a longlist of twelve, picked out of more than a hundred books that were submitted across the country. Star books editor Deborah Dundas walks us through the most buzzworthy books and gives great recommendations to add to our holiday reading and gift lists. This episode was produced by Paulo Marques, Brian Bradley and Saba Eitizaz. Audio Sources: Wellington Square Books, Vancouver Public Library, Kobo, Waterstones, Notre Dame Day

Pop This!
It's summer and time to revisit The Lake House with Joanne Tsung | Pop This! summer re-release

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 55:49


Summary:   "Gentle unguarded eyes." Comic Joanne Tsung sits in for Lisa Christiansen on this episode and she helps us tackle The Lake House, ushering in a rude ending to the what was an otherwise beautiful summer of Keanu Reeves that we enjoyed in 2019. Also discussed: magical dogs, turtlenecks, and 2006 movie tropes.   Show notes:   Joanne Tsung on Instagram   The Lake House trailer Il Mare trailer How Did This Get Made? The Lake House LIVE! (podcast) Keanu Reeves' dramatic sneezing (Instagram) Fox Hole Comedy Recommendations: Andrea W.: Lightning Dust, Spectre (music) Joanne: Gentleman Jack (TV)   Music credits:    "Good Times" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

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We're talking about rom-coms and You've Got Mail with Dina Del Bucchia | Pop This! Summer Re-release

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 64:40


Summary:   "Be funny at least." We are on a summer break and have pulled an oldie-but-goodie out of the archives for you to enjoy. Author and podcaster Dina Del Bucchia joins us on this episode to share her considerable expertise in the genre of rom-coms and discuss the classic Meg Ryan movie You've Got Mail.  Also discussed: '90s hair, Pretty Little Liars, and the Godfather.     Show notes:   China White Shots   Dina Del Bucchia's personal website   Can't Lit podcast Dina Del Bucchia on Twitter   Rectum keychain, similar to Dina's   It's A Big Deal, an upcoming book by Dina Del Bucchia   You've Got Mail trailer   Joe Versus the Volcano trailer   This American Life: "Rom-Com"   This Is How Meg Ryan Really Feels About Her Iconic Haircut (Refinery29)     Recommendations:   Andrea: You Must Remember This (podcast)   Lisa: The Dropout (podcast)   Dina: Derry Girls (Netflix), A Mind Spread Out On The Ground by Alicia Elliott (book)   Music credits:    "Back to the '90s" by Douglas Mulvey aka D-REX From Free Music Archive CC BY 4.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

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Comedy, feminism, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with Morgan Brayton | Pop This! Summer Re-release

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 62:40


Summary: It seems like only yesterday that we first talked about Amy Sherman Palladino's latest hit show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Now, in the year 2023, we are witness to its fifth and final season. This week's summer re-release episode harkens back to 2020 when we discussed the first season of the period comedy-drama with the always-funny Morgan Brayton.      Show notes:   Morgan Brayton   Morgan Brayton on Twitter   The Lady Show   Pioneering comic Jean Carroll (YouTube)   Lenny Bruce: All Alone (YouTube)   Shtick, stereotypes, and self-parody: How ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' gets Jewish culture wrong (LA Times)     Recommendations: Andrea W.:  The Allusionist: Live on the Road (podcast) Lisa: Catch and Kill with Ronan Farrow (podcast)  Morgan:  I Saw Three Ships by Bill Richardson (book)   Music credits: "Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeod Music from https://filmmusic.io CC BY 4.0 "Ghost" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

Below the Radar
Public Collisions — with Jorge Amigo

Below the Radar

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 41:09


This week on Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Jorge Amigo, the head of cultural programming at the Vancouver Public Library. Together they discuss the power of library public programs, some of Jorge's past public projects, as well as how the urban design of Vancouver relates to social isolation, and potential paths towards cultivating more friendships. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/215-jorge-amigo.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/215-jorge-amigo.html Resources: Vancouver Public Library Program: https://www.vpl.ca/programs-events Be my Amigo: https://vancouversun.com/life/relationships/be-my-amigo-determined-to-make-vancovuer-a-friendlier-city On Civil Society: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs-and-classes/featured/on-civil-society.jsp Opera Adventures: https://www.vancouveropera.ca/press-release/vancouver-opera-and-vancouver-public-library-launch-opera-adventures/ Uplift Asian: https://www.vpl.ca/program/uplift-asian VLACC: https://vlacc.ca/ Bio: Jorge Amigo grew up in Mexico City and moved to Vancouver in 2007, where he studied an undergrad and masters in political science at the University of British Columbia. He started his career working in brand and digital strategy for non-profits and Canadian startups, including as Director of Engagement for Canada's National Observer. In 2018, he moved to Toronto to produce cultural events for the Toronto Public Library, where he curated the popular #OnCivilSociety series, hosting conversations on the most pressing social and political issues of our time, as well as programming dozens of literary programs. Jorge is now the Head of Cultural Programming for the Vancouver Public Library, where he is responsible for arts and culture events, and spends his days excited about reimagining how we use library spaces. He speaks four languages, and would probably enjoy chatting with you in at least one of them. Cite this episode: Chicago Style Johal, Am. “Episode name.” Below the Radar, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, May 23, 2023. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/215-jorge-amigo.html.

Pop This!
Titanic: why do we love to hate it so much? (Encore presentation)

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 63:45


Summary: This week we humbly serve up an encore presentation of our discussion about Titanic, a movie that we have had a love-hate relationship with for 26 years (and counting). Why is it the second most popular film ever? Does it matter if there was room for Jack on the door? Why is this movie so long? Also discussed: Mindhunter, Ibeyi, and the value of talk therapy.   Show notes:   I believe you, it's not your fault blog   Why Men Force Women To Watch Them Masturbate   Titanic trailer   Titanic: put your hands on me, Jack   Gilmore Girls: You Jump, I Jump Jack   James Cameron IMDB   Could Jack have survived the Titanic disaster?   Titanic the musical     Recommendations:   Lisa: Mindhunter   Andrea: Ibeyi     Music credits:   "Deviate" by Podington Bear from Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 3.0   "Nouvelle Noel" Kevin MacLeod  From Incompetech CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0     Pop This! LinksPop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Facebook Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library.

Justice with John Carpay
S04E09 Still Keeping Us "Safe"

Justice with John Carpay

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 60:16


John gives his take on the City of Calgary's street harassment bylaw in the wake of protests against drag queen story hour in public libraries. No government takes away rights without promising something in return, and here they are promising—yet again—"safety." In the last ten minutes, John and Kevin discuss the news that the Chinese government has been interfering in Canadian elections, and they try to determine whether there are any Charter issues involved.Mirror, Mar 5, 2023: WhatsApps show Hancock wanted to 'deploy' new Covid variant to 'frighten pants off' publicCity of Calgary: Street HarrassmentThe Canadian Press via CBC, Mar 3, 2023: Police say charges laid in hate-motivated crime after drag storytime disturbanceKeean Bexte on Twitter, Mar 4, 2023: FULL VIDEO: Two assaults that took place at the hands of radical trans-activists in downtown Calgary after they were provoked by insane Mayor Jodie Gondek.Chris Selley in The National Post via MSM, Mar 4, 2023: Calgary mayor's would-be crackdown on free speech should alarm everyoneCalgary Herald, Feb 10, 2023: Gondek says street harassment bylaw will be used against drag protestersGlobal News, Feb 20, 2023: Calgary teens may face street harassment fines for counter-protesting anti-LGBTQ groupThe Democracy Fund on Twitter, Feb 15, 2023: We will be helping protesters charged in Calgary under Mayor Jyoti Gondek's plan to enforce a harassment bylaw on protests she disagrees with.Citizen Free Press, Mar 3, 2023: Tucker Carlson… There's a war against Christians…Justice Centre, Feb 15, 2023: BC Churches Charged for Holding Worship Services Ask Supreme Court of Canada to Hear Their CaseJustice Centre, Oct 16, 2019: Murphy v. Vancouver Public Library@bdeena on Twitter, Mar 4, 2023: "Why are drag queens allowed in the Athletes Village?  Parents aren't."East Idaho News, Feb 13, 2023: Local drag queen reading time attracts a packed house — but those in attendance weren't fansFox News, Sep 18, 2018: Ben Shapiro: Who is he and why is he so controversial?True North, Mar 5, 2023: The Chinese election interference scandal is far from overTheme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave Support the show

Pop This!
Let's go back to the beginning and talk about the original Scream (Encore presentation)

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 65:59


Summary:   We dig deep into the archives to October 2018 for this encore presentation of our conversation about the classic horror film Scream. Also featured: an extended and passionate discussion about Beyonce and Jay-Z's marriage.     Show notes:   A Complete Timeline of Beyonce and Jay Z's Relationship (Capitalxtra)   Tim & Faith: Soul2Soul (Showtime documentary)   Andrea Warner's interview with Neve Campbell   Scream trailer   Recommendations:   Andrea: "Big Mouth" by Nikki Yanofsky (check out Andrea's interview with Nikki here)   Lisa: The New Romantic (film)     Music credits:    "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.

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Mornings with Simi
Full Show: Suing for false advertising, Surrey School Board overlooks 1300 students & The fascination of horror

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 34:45


00:00 - Can you sue an American pasta company for claiming to be Italian? Guest: Rebecca Tushnet, Frank Stanton Professor of First Amendment Law at Harvard Law School 08:24 - Surrey School Board overlooks 1300 students Guest: Ritinder Matthew, Associate Director of Communications for the Surrey School Board 13:31 - How will BC's Health Ministry tackle its decade-high surge of complaints? Guest: Adrian Dix, BC's Minister of Health 21:56 - Why is everyone so fascinated with horror? Guest: Jorge Amigo, Head of Cultural Programming at the Vancouver Public Library

The Jill Bennett Show
September 15, 2022: Buntzen Lake parking lot, Vancouver Public Library, & Queen Elizabeth

The Jill Bennett Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 34:24


On today's show: Should September 19th be a holiday?  Buntzen Lake parking pilot successful in reducing traffic congestion, improving safety. New Vancouver Public Library Writer in residence  The latest happenings in the UK following the death of Queen Elizabeth

North by Northwest from CBC Radio British Columbia (Highlights)

Stefanie Green's new memoir is "This Is Assisted Dying: A Doctor's Story of Empowering Patients at the End of Life." This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at the Vancouver Public Library.

The Lynda Steele Show
The Full Show with Guest Host George Affleck: Bank of Canada raises key interest rate, Vancouver Public Library no longer charges late fees & Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee celebrations are underway!

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 50:07


Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate 50 basis points for 2nd time in a row Steve Saretsky, Vancouver Realtor and real estate analyst discusses rising interest rates.  VPL will no longer be charging overdue fines  If you've been avoiding the Vancouver Public Library because you have an overdue charge on your account, you're in luck!  The VPL announced yesterday that they're removing those fees … permanently. Our show contributor Jawn Jang joins us to explain what went into this decision and if it really works in recovering those overdue items. The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On today's Political Forum:  Mary Polak, Strategic Advisor with Maple Leaf Strategies Inc, Formerly a cabinet minister and opposition house leader during her 15 years as an MLA for Langley  Jonina Campbell, Executive Director BC Greens & Former Deputy Leader BC Greens Vancouver City Council hears final speakers on Broadway Plan & The state of Surrey, according to Doug McCallum Frances Bula, Reporter for the Globe and Mail discusses everything Vancouver & Surrey politics  British Queen's Jubilee celebrations kick off amid questions on monarchy's future George chats with his partner, Amanda Bates, who is currently in the UK for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lynda Steele Show
VPL will no longer be charging overdue fines

The Lynda Steele Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 8:05


 If you've been avoiding the Vancouver Public Library because you have an overdue charge on your account, you're in luck!  The VPL announced yesterday that they're removing those fees … permanently. Our show contributor Jawn Jang joins us to explain what went into this decision and if it really works in recovering those overdue items. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CANADALAND
The Weird History Of Vancouver's Italian Press

CANADALAND

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 35:11


Sometimes investigative journalism begins with an anonymous tip. Sometimes it begins with an access to information request for secret government documents. In this case, Marcello Di Cintio started his investigation because he had an article reprinted without permission. But the story he walked away with in the end was so much better than he could have imagined.  Featured in this episode: Marcello Di Cintio, Calgary-based journalist and author. Vancouver Public Library's Story City project: Interview with Pia Tofini-Johnson Support Canadaland at canadaland.com/join Sponsors: Oxio, Freshbooks, Hover Additional Music is by Audio Network Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST STORIES - Tales from Turtle Island

Kung Jaadee (jah-day) is a professional storyteller, educator and published author belonging to the X̱aayda (Haida), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations. Her Haida name, Kung Jaadee, means ‘Moon Woman' and was presented to her at her great uncle's memorial feast by her cousin Crystal Robinson. Over the past 28 years, Kung Jaadee has performed traditional Haida legends, while also sharing vivid personal stories about her clan's survival of the smallpox epidemic, and the history and culture of her people. She has performed at hundreds of festivals, schools and Aboriginal celebrations across Canada. She is the author of the popular children's books, Raven's Feast and Gifts from Raven (selected as a Local BC Book to Read), as well as curriculum textbooks, Haida Nation: Indigenous Communities in Canada and We Are Home. Her stories have also been published in several anthologies, magazines and online publications. Most recently, Kung Jaadee worked as the Vancouver Public Library's Indigenous Storyteller in Residence. While living in Haida Gwaii, she taught X̱aad Kil, the Haida language while working with the Old Masset Village Council, at Chief Matthews School and the Haida Health Centre in Gaw Tlagee. Kung Jaadee holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and minor in Women's Studies from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. For Performance Inquiries, Click Here

Mornings with Simi
Stricter COVID measures, Gas prices rising & The books of 2021

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 41:20


Ch.1: With two of the larger provinces already implementing stricter measures, could BC soon be getting even tighter restrictions? Guest: Dr Isaac Bogoch, Infectious disease clinician and scientist at the University of Toronto. Ch.2: Avalanche safety, after multiple incidents at ski resorts Guest: Mike Danks, North Shore Rescue team leader. Ch.3: Gas prices going up again.. Why? And when is it expected to go down? Guest: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy Ch.4: The Omicron variant is 2.7-3.7x more infectious than Delta among vaccinated. Guest: Shane Woodford, Freelancer in Denmark, former CKNW. Ch.5: Vancouver Public Library's most borrowed books from 2021 Guest: Kay Cahill, Director of Collections and Technology for the Vancouver Public Library.

Below the Radar
Vancouver Podcast Festival: Podcasting Climate Change

Below the Radar

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 71:18


The climatic events of 2021 (heat, fires, floods, storms) have brought home the reality of climate change like never before — and the urgency for media to address this crisis couldn't feel greater. But how do we talk about the climate emergency in ways that move us away from despair and disaster coverage? How can podcasts shift the conversation in ways the mainstream media cannot or refuses to do? How do we talk about climate justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and de-colonizing media? For this special release, tune into the live event recording from Podcasting Climate Change, a session at the 2021 Vancouver Podcast Festival. This recording features a panel discussion curated and moderated by Below the Radar host Am Johal. He is joined by Chief Patrick Michell, Julia Kidder, Eugene Kung and Grace Nosek. This Vancouver Podcast Festival event was presented in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/152-podcasting-climate-change.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/152-podcasting-climate-change.html Resources: — Vancouver Podcast Festival: https://www.vanpodfest.ca/ — Doxa Festival: https://www.doxafestival.ca/ — Climate Justice & Inequality, a Below the Radar series: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/about/updates/all-updates/climate-justice-inequality-podcast.html — Kanaka Bar Indian Band: https://www.kanakabarband.ca/ — Living with Water: Rethinking coastal adaptation to climate change: https://pics.uvic.ca/media-release/living-water-rethinking-coastal-adaptation-climate-change — West Coast Environmental Law: https://www.wcel.org/ — UBC Climate Hub: https://ubcclimatehub.ca/ — Planet Potluck podcast: http://planetpotluck.com/

Ending Poverty Together
Opioids, Addiction, and A Way Out

Ending Poverty Together

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 43:00


with guest Nicole Mucci of Union Gospel Mission, Vancouver, BC. Long before the COVID-19 pandemic began, another health emergency raged on in the background across Canada: the opioid crisis. In British Columbia alone, thousands have lost their lives since the crisis was declared in 2016. In this episode, Nicole Mucci of Union Gospel Mission in Vancouver, BC shares about the stigma around addiction, how the overdose crisis is affecting community members, and how poverty and addiction don't have to be the end of the road. Content warning: This episode features an important and valuable conversation on the opioid crisis. Please be aware that potentially triggering topics like death, overdose, and trauma are discussed. If you or someone you love is living with addiction, please visit https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/ (heretohelp.bc.ca) Recommended Resources & Readings: https://www.amazon.ca/Realm-Hungry-Ghosts-Encounters-Addiction/dp/155643880X (In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts) by Dr. Gabor Mate  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-portraits-of-loss-one-hundred-lives-felled-by-an-overdose-crisis/ (Portraits of Loss: One hundred lives, felled by an overdose crisis) - Globe & Mail article highlighting the devastating losses felt in 2020 due to the Opioid Epidemic.  https://www.ugm.ca/media-centre/ (Union Gospel Mission's blog) https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/134340071/1471356267 (Vancouver Public Library) - resources for overdose awareness Episode hosted by Shelaine and Eric. Support this podcast

411 Seniors – Powered by Age Podcast
S3 E13 – A Writing Roundtable

411 Seniors – Powered by Age Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 58:54


Our 63rd Zoomcast (July 15, 2021); Charlotte facilitated our discussion of favorite authors, writing styles and the challenges or schemes some independent writers face, especially older ones. Neall describes how loving his work provides the motivation to enter contests such as the Writers' Weekly periodic 24- hour short story contest. Chris and Lesley are making progress in organizing segments they have written for memoires. Lesley shared the benefits of joining a readers' group where everyone reads segments of their work and gets feedback. Dr. Ramona, a retired professor likes writing children stories, vignettes and exploring “influencers.” Charlotte shared her positive experience in getting her book, Heart Balm Just for You accepted into the Vancouver Public Library system.

Mornings with Simi
Are you ready for theatre's? Vaccine hesitancy in care homes & Your illegal weed is tainted with chemicals

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 52:00


Chapter 1: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to the U.K.  to meet in-person with other G7 leaders for the first time in two years, and against the backdrop of a global pandemic. Following the G7- Trudeau travels to Brussels to meet with NATO allies and European officials. Guest: Crystal Goomansingh, Global News European Bureau Chief. Chapter 2: Are you ready to go and see a movie? With B.C. on track to hit the next phase of reopening on June 15th, one of the things that will be available for us is - going to a movie. Something we haven't done here in B.C. for a long time. So, what kind of precautions will theatres be taking? Is it all just back to normal? Guest: Ken Mont, Executive Director of Operations for Cineplex in BC. Chapter 3: It remains an unsolved mystery. There have still been no arrests in the vandalism that caused the shutdown of the Sea to Sky Gondola not once - but twice. It has resulted in multi million dollar repairs, enhanced security systems but also, a determination to keep the gondola running in spite of the challenges.  Today marks a milestone, the reopening of the Sea to Sky Gondola after last September's cutting of the cable. Guest:  Kirby Brown, General Manager, Sea-To-Sky Gondola. Chapter 4: During the first two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, care homes and other facilities for seniors were hit the hardest. Now, calls are growing to make vaccination and rapid testing mandatory in those facilities. Guest: Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate. Chapter 5: The British Columbia government says the testing it commissioned of illegally-sold cannabis products has revealed many contain pesticides and other contaminants including heavy metals. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Chapter 6: The Squamish Nation has asked the B.C. government to defer old-growth logging for two years while the nation develops a long-term sustainability plan. Guest: Chief Leah George-Wilson, Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Chapter 7: There is some good news in the city of Vancouver with the announcement of a good will event from the Vancouver Public Library. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor Chapter 8: Food recovery and redistribution reduces the environmental impact of food waste and bridges the food insecurity gap within our community. Guest: Julia Hunter, RD, Executive Director, Food Stash Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast
RLP 138: Chinese Research with Linda Yip

The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 44:19


Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Chinese Ancestry. We talk with Linda Yip, author of the website Past Presence and the new book, Getting Started in Chinese Genealogy. Linda tells about how to research Chinese ancestors in Canada or the United States. She also teaches us about Jiapu, Chinese clan genealogies and how they can stretch back 24-36 generations. We review the laws and history for Chinese immigrants and how that affected the records created. Linda shares about her experience at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy in the Chinese Ancestry and Genetic Genealogy courses. Links https://past-presence.com/ - Linda's website An uncertain homecoming, Part I: WWII, the Chinese, and the fight for civil rights 1939-1967 - blog post by Linda Getting started in Chinese genealogy - Linda's book Chinese Genealogy Resources - Linda's list Chinese Ancestry Course at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) - Virtual course Fall 2021 Canada Library and Archives website C.I.9 Certificates From Vancouver and Victoria, 1910-1952 - Vancouver Public Library website The National Archives at Seattle Do you have a Chinese Immigration certificate? - blog post by Linda Disenfranchised: Having, losing, and regaining the vote, a quick look at the laws 1872-1948 Research Like a Pro eCourse Study Group - more information and email list Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes. Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts

The Discovery Pod
Vancouver Public Library Foundation With Jenny Marsh

The Discovery Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 29:49


Even though many people struggle to make ends meet during these trying times, especially on the financial side, today's chaotic situation revealed one unique character of humans: the desire to connect through giving. Jenny Marsh of the Vancouver Public Library Foundation proved this to be true when they launched a fundraising campaign to improve their building and support their transition to the digital realm. She shares with Douglas Nelson how they successfully raised money just by getting in touch with their cardholders and how the foundation's board leveraged philanthropy to acquire financial support from the government. Jenny also explains the one thing she did not expect to find when fundraising: a meaningful connection with people that even money cannot satisfy.

Ajahn Sona
Ajahn Sona 20 Years a Monk

Ajahn Sona

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 48:20


A talk given by Ajahn Sona at the Vancouver Public Library in 2008, reflecting on his 20 years as a monk.

Pop This!
Pop This! Episode 246: Bring It On

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 62:35


Summary:   "It's a cheerocracy." This week we invite bona fide Champion Cheerleading members Julia and Jaimee on the podcast to discuss the cult classic Bring It On on its 20th anniversary. Also discussed: James Marsden, True Blood, and Lisa's broken foot.     Show notes:   Champion Cheerleading - Flawless (Canada) [L5 International Open All Girl - Semis] (YouTube)   'Bring It On': From spirit fingers to appropriation, the cult sports film is much more than a teen rom-com (ESPN)    'Bring It On": The Complete Oral History (MTV)   Pop This! Episode 221: Cheer      Recommendations: Lisa: No Offense (Acorn TV) Andrea W.: True Blood re-watch (Crave) Julia: Dead To Me, Season 2 (Netflix) Jaimee:  When A Secret Life Leads To Murder - What Happened To Sharon Lopatka? Mystery & Makeup | Bailey Sarian (YouTube) Music credits: "Good Times" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL   Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

Pop This!
Episode 245: Fame

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 65:04


Summary:   "Where's the sweat, Lisa?" This week we look at the surprisingly gritty 1980 teen musical drama Fame.  Also discussed: Buffy Sainte-Marie's new book Hey Little Rockabye, Dear White People and Lisa's stair-related misadventures.   Show notes:     Recommendations: Lisa: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel (book)   Andrea W.: Hey Little Rockabye by Buffy Sainte-Marie (book) Andrea G.: Dear White People (Netflix) Music credits: "Good Times" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

Pop This!
Pop This! episode 244: Sunset Boulevard

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 58:55


Summary:   This week we take on one of the greatest movies of all time: Sunset Boulevard. We also discuss how Jennifer Lopez is now the same age as Norma Desmond, Orville Peck has a new EP, and find out that moving to #NewWest would be Andrea Warner's definition of remote living.     Show notes:   Sunset Boulevard: what Billy Wilder's satire really tells us about Hollywood (Guardian)    Feminist Friday: Sunset Boulevard (1950) (Citizen Dame)   Recommendations: Lisa: Hurricane Heist (Netflix) Andrea W.:  Orville Peck, Show Pony (EP) Andrea G.:  Dirty John: Betty (Netflix) Music credits: "Back to the '90s" by Douglas Mulvey AKA D-REX From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed: "OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

Pop This!
Episode 243: Jurassic Park with Hannah McGregor

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 60:22


Summary:   This week we invite many-time guest Hannah McGregor back on the podcast to talk about her feminist read of Jurassic Park and why she thinks it is a perfect movie. Also discussed: Boniface, Insecure and She-Ra and the Princess of Power.      Show notes:   Leandra & Harling Debate: Is Getting Dressed Only Satisfying If Other People See It? (Man Repeller)   Episode 3.1 - Jurassic Park (Secret Feminist Agenda)   'Jurassic Park’ is an Inherently Feminist Interpretation (Paleontology World)   Recommendations: Lisa:  Insecure, Season 4 (TV) Andrea W.: You Live, You Learn: A Night With Alanis and Jagged Little Pill (YouTube), She Shreds: A Compilation of Anti-Racism Resources   Andrea G.: Boniface, self-titled Hannah: She-Ra and the Princess of Power (TV) Music credits: "Back to the '90s" by Douglas Mulvey AKA D-REX From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed: "OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

Pop This!
Episode 242: Betty

Pop This!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 60:50


Summary:   "Valid." This week we start watching Betty, and we can tell you that is probably the coolest show on TV right now. Also discussed: The Go-Go's, being an indoor kid, and Jody Glenham's new album Mood Rock.       Show notes:   HBO's "Betty" is a sun-soaked celebration of women who find freedom on skateboards (Salon)   Skate Kitchen (film trailer)   Recommendations: Lisa:  Deep Cuts with Robert Eggers and Ari Aster (podcast) Andrea W.: Jody Glenham, Mood Rock (music)  Andrea G.: The Go-Go's (documentary) Music credits: "Good Times" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0   Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.  

Mornings with Simi
Vancouver Pride Society discusses rescinding UBC and VPL from upcoming Pride Parade

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 11:52


Earlier this week it was announced that the Vancouver Pride Society has rescinded the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Public Library's (VPL) 2019 Pride Parade entries because they hosted events featuring discriminatory speakers. Simi speaks with Catherine Jenkins, is a transwoman and a board member of the Vancouver Pride Society, about the impact of events like those hosted by organizations like UBC and the Vancouver Public Library. Guest:  Catherine Jenkins Vancouver Pride Society Board Member

Mornings with Simi
Vancouver Public Library banned from taking part in this year's Pride Parade

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 6:59


Some breaking news this past half hour: the Vancouver Public Library has been banned from taking part in this year's Vancouver Pride Parade. Here to tell us why is Andrea Arnot from the Vancouver Pride Society Guest: Andrea Arnot Executive Director of the Vancouver Pride Society

Mornings with Simi
What books should you be reading this summer?

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 16:00


Here are some of the books VPL are recommending to readers this summer: We All Fall Down by Daniel Kalla The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Calypso by David Sedaris Autopsy of a Boring Wife by Marie-Renee Lavoie Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert Radiant Shimmering Light by Sarah Lucille Selecky Property Values by Charles Demers   Guest: Alex MacCutchan Information Services at the Vancouver Public Library

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Podcast #131 – Libraries and Community Media

Radio Survivor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 62:46


What if you could record your podcast at your local library, for free? In British Columbia, the Vancouver Public Library and West Vancouver Memorial let you do just that. And much more. Both libraries provide studio space, tools and instruction for creating podcasts, radio, videos and other forms of community media. But there’s more to it […] The post Podcast #131 – Libraries and Community Media appeared first on Radio Survivor.