Podcasts about West Edmonton Mall

I've admired Mikka Jacobsen's craft ever since I read her essay collection, MODERN FABLES, a couple of years ago, and was thrilled to see that everything I love about her voice returns in her latest book, the short story collection GOOD VICTORY, stories mostly set in Alberta, in which the mundane mingles with the extraordinary to incredible results. It was also such a pleasure to meet her online and get to talk about her fiction debut, and whether or not she believes in such things as ghosts, psychics, or life coaches. In our BOOKSPO conversation, she tells me how Samantha Hunt's novel THE SEAS gave her permission to get unabashedly weird in her fiction, and also to treat her characters' yearnings for love with the seriousness with which such yearnings deserve. She talks about how her feminism shows up in her writing, both the stories and essays; the ways in which writing fiction is harder than memoir, and how releasing a second book feels different (and maybe better?) than releasing a first. Debut stories about the absurdity of growing up and being human in the twenty-first century.A woman finds her childhood friend working in a booth at a psychic fair in the West Edmonton Mall courtyard. A lonely neuropsychology student steals cocaine from his lab rat to impress a Tinder date. Teenage girls play a dangerous game and discover a portal to another reality. These penetrating stories explore the strangeness and absurdity of being human in the twenty-first century: high school dances and teen pregnancy, bearded ladies and neighbourhood flashers, life coaches and Dolly Parton karaoke. Both unsettling and illuminating, Good Victory shines light in dark places.Mikka Jacobsen is the author of the essay collection Modern Fables (Freehand Books, 2022). Her work has appeared in Joyland, The Fiddlehead, The Puritan, Prairie Fire, Canadian Notes & Queries, The Missouri Review, and Lit Hub, among others. She won Alberta Views‘ 2022 Short Story Contest. She lives in Calgary, AB. Good Victory is her first collection of stories.Pickle Me This is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kerryreads.substack.com/subscribe

We got the third hour started with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia!   Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda got us to the to the sports update.    Ryan Rishaug was the final guest on today's show. We discussed how funny Shauger is these day's then informed him that The West Edmonton Mall parking lot is the biggest in the world. He then gave his thoughts on Leon Draisaitl and his game on Saturday. He finished with his thoughts on the Oilers upcoming road trip…   It was then time for a 'Snow Report' brought to you by Marmot Basin. Just a perfect day at Marmot today.    The boys finished off the show with The Wrap from William Huff! 

Comedian Nathan Hare returns to talk West Edmonton Mall, dog knees, and fancy clubs.

We discuss the 76 Avenue redevelopment, the latest police commission appointments, the end of the EMRB, and a well-known West Edmonton Mall record, which may not be a record at all. Plus, we have a new segment exploring Edmonton Food Faves.Here are the relevant links for this episode:West Edmonton MallReddit thread about the parking lot recordEdmonton Metropolitan Region Board'Bittersweet' end of the EMRB opens door to 'next iteration' of regional partnershipNovember 2024: The EMRB is not to be76 Avenue'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle trafficEdmonton Police Commission'Dysfunctional': Alberta will launch inquiry into Edmonton city council's choice of police commissioners after letter from Chief McFeeProvince to probe appointments to Edmonton police commission, citing 'alleged dysfunction''Very problematic': Edmonton Mayor Sohi questions police request for provincial probe into commission appointmentsStatement from Commissioner JonesLinkedIn post from Renee VaugeoisEdmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request.Temitope Oriola: Let's take politics out of Edmonton police oversightEdmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomBusiness Roundup: Jan. 24, 2025How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary?Rapid fireAgain?! Alberta's top baby names hold their crownOilers' McDavid doesn't agree with suspension, but ready to move onMark Carney launches Liberal leadership campaign in EdmontonSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

On this week's episode Mitch makes his first appearance on Cuzzies Corner to talk about spending an hour in Saskatoon with Logan, traveling solo, and comparing West Edmonton Mall to Mall of America! Join the conversation on Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/abTDb3eVav⁠⁠ Support the show on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=38631549⁠⁠ Links to all things Cuzzies: ⁠⁠https://www.solo.to/coastercuzzies%E2%81%A0⁠⁠ ShockwaveDan's latest video: ⁠I'm obsessed With Rare Theme Park Records⁠ Till next Friday! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coastercuzzies/support

Mark interviews author Jody Swannell about her writing and the book ajacent activities and strategies she has employed. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Superstars Writing Seminars: Teaching you the business of being a writer which takes place Feb 6 through 9, 2025 in Colorado Springs, CO. Use code: MARK1592 to get $100 off your registration. In the interview Mark and Jody talk about: How Jody got started in writing about 20/30 years ago Spending at least an hour a week at Chapters big box bookstores back in the day, with dreams of wanting to write a book The way that the recent pandemic inspired a lot of people to actually take a shot at some of the things they'd wanted to do for a long time The two novels and one novella that Jody has released in the past 3 years Jody's interest and writing about Tarot card reading Selling books in person at the local markets and how Jody was inspired by seeing local author Richard Stephens there Jody's role as a host of a local community radio program (Readers Delight) on CKMS 102.7 FM - Radio Waterloo The software and equipment that Jody had to learn how to use in order to host the show as well as the license that needed to be purchased The additional work and stress that hosting this show took on Jody Some of the things that guests did which made life so challenging for Jody as the host The way this show helped Jody connect with so many other local writers What creative/writing projects Jody is working on lately The success that Jody saw at a recent event (Frightmare in the Falls) by having book-adjacent products. Pivoting from Jody Swannell Author/Books to Jody Swannell Bookery And more... After the interview Mark reflects on a few of the ingenius strategies Jody has used to connect with other writers, to learn more, and to grow her author brand, the importance of giving something up when it's not working/causing too much stress, and things NOT to do when you're a guest on a podcast or radio program. Links of Interest: Jody's LinkTree Swannell Bookery Instagram Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections How to Access Patreon RSS Feeds Apollo Cinema Christmas Vacation Event (Kitchener, ON - Dec 12, 2024) Sudbury Indie Cinema / Northern Lights Festival Boreal Christmas Vacation Event (Sudbury, ON - Dec 21, 2024) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation   Jody Swannell is an author from the beautiful Region of Waterloo. Her love of adventure has taken her on incredible trips, such as visiting castles in Scotland, shopping in the West Edmonton Mall, snorkelling in Jamaica, and photographing glaciers during an Alaskan cruise. Her goal is to keep readers eagerly turning pages while trying to guess what happens next—occasionally adding a splash of romance here and there to spice things up a bit. She loves writing contemporary fiction in thriller, mystery occult, sci-fi and horror genres.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  

During Hour 4 Spencer Love from Love Pro Wrestling joined the show to tee up the first ever pro wrestling even from West Edmonton Mall this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.In this riveting episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Anne-Marie Lambert, a former CSIS intelligence officer and previous Director of West Edmonton Mall Security, who now serves as the Director of Security, Parking, and Fan Experience with the Oilers Entertainment Group. Anne-Marie brings a wealth of experience and fascinating insights into the world of security management, having navigated some of the most complex and high-stakes environments.We delve into Anne-Marie's diverse career, starting with her critical role in national security with CSIS, followed by her impactful tenure at West Edmonton Mall. She shares captivating stories and lessons learned from these positions, highlighting the unique challenges and skills required to excel in security leadership.As the conversation shifts to her current role with the Oilers Entertainment Group, Anne-Marie provides an in-depth look at the dynamic and demanding security needs during the Oilers' thrilling run for the 2024 Stanley Cup. From ensuring fan safety to managing large crowds and coordinating with law enforcement, Anne-Marie discusses the intricacies of maintaining a secure and enjoyable experience for all attendees.Anne-Marie Lambert's journey is a testament to the importance of adaptability, vigilance, and leadership in keeping our communities and events safe. Learn more!  Canadian Security Intelligence Service - Canada.caCSIS Recruiting Video: CSIS Intelligence Officers - Recruiting video - YouTubeEdmonton Police Commission: Anne-Marie Lambert, Vice Chair - Edmonton Police CommissionMetis Settlement Appeal Tribunal: Tribunal Members - Metis Settlement Appeal Tribunal (alberta.ca)Fill out our survey with all your questions, feedback and ideas for new episodes or leave us a voicemail here! If you already follow our show, help a friend follow the show too.Support the Show.Fill out our survey with all your questions, feedback and ideas for new episodes or leave us a voicemail here! Follow our show on Apple Podcasts so that you get notified each time a new episode is available!If you already follow our show, help a friend follow the show too. Want to support this podcast even more! Make a monthly subscription for only $3 a month here! Interested in becoming a female first responder? Reach out to learn more! Email - info@bluelinefitnesstesting.comBlue Line Fitness TestingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstestingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/LinkedIn - Nikki Cloutier

Pepper & Dylan's 2024 Waterslide Olympics took place today at West Edmonton Mall's World Waterpark! Three separate races, nine winners, and a whole lot of fun! Pepper is now worried about his trip to the UK. Dylan gets brought all the treats today!

On this week's episode of Domestic Pints ONLY, John and Tom dive into a lineup of beers from a brewery out of St. Albert, Alberta: Endeavour Brewing Company. We run through a few flagship options. First, the pilsner SKYLINE. Next, the pleasant TUMBLING GOAT pale ale. Lastly is the marginally stronger CLOUDY PEAKS NEIPA. We started the show with a quick mention of the recent Jasper wildfires (we send our thoughts and prayers to our listeners and their families who are affected by this). During the program, we also talked about: non-Edmonton towns near Edmonton; laminated poster projects; the West Edmonton Mall; lazy rivers; and the Bubba Gump Shrimp restaurant chain. We'll be back next week with a special anniversary lineup for episode 150. Timestamps: 07:56 Beer #1 (SKYLINE) 21:34 Beer #2 (TUMBLING GOAT) 36:32 Beer #3 (CLOUDY PEAKS) 56:20 Wrap up, final scores, and conclusion Credits: https://endeavourbrewing.com/ Intro and closing song: "Drink Beer (Till the Day That I Die)" by Dazie Mae (www.daziemae.com) Artwork: IG @natalierivetartist (www.natalierivet.com)

Today Joaquin Gage is stepping in for Dustin Nielson on todays show! The fellas start off by laying out the show.   Joaquin Gage shared his night last night as he's coaching in Craig MacTavish's tournament at West Edmonton Mall. The boys also dove into YTT's living situation, as glue guy is a man of his word and did purchase a AC unit for YouTube Trev.   YTT is also going to his first Riverhawks game tonight with a lady, the boys and nasties had some fun with this throughout the hour.   Near the end of the first hour, the gents ‘Cracked Some Packs' powered by Wayne's!   To finish the hour, the boys touched on some Elks talk, in particular the coaching change that just happened this past week.

It's Monday afternoon, and that means it's time for a fresh episode of the Real Life podcast to make sense of the world around us. Kicking off the podcast, the guys started the show with a collection of random topics, including Sidney Crosby's career earnings, what the Oilers may do at the trade deadline, and some hip hop talk. Why is that how the podcast started? It's a fair question, but also completely expected, given the way this show goes. Changing gears, Tyler told the story about interviewing Chris Pronger this morning at West Edmonton Mall. Despite Wanye's complaints about the way Pronger's tenure in Edmonton ended, Tyler explained how cool it was to interview an NHL Hall of Famer and ask a few questions about the 2006 Cup run. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the first show of the week with more random topics, including which WEM entrance we park at and why Tyler should never cross Wanye for any reason. Despite having topics prepped for this week's show, this one was one of those podcasts where the guys got to none of them at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Monday afternoon, and that means it's time for a fresh episode of the Real Life podcast to make sense of the world around us. Kicking off the podcast, the guys started the show with a collection of random topics, including Sidney Crosby's career earnings, what the Oilers may do at the trade deadline, and some hip hop talk. Why is that how the podcast started? It's a fair question, but also completely expected, given the way this show goes. Changing gears, Tyler told the story about interviewing Chris Pronger this morning at West Edmonton Mall. Despite Wanye's complaints about the way Pronger's tenure in Edmonton ended, Tyler explained how cool it was to interview an NHL Hall of Famer and ask a few questions about the 2006 Cup run. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the first show of the week with more random topics, including which WEM entrance we park at and why Tyler should never cross Wanye for any reason. Despite having topics prepped for this week's show, this one was one of those podcasts where the guys got to none of them at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday afternoon means it's time for a fresh episode of the Real Life Podcast, the show where the guys probably should talk about the Edmonton Oilers but probably won't get there in the end.Kicking off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a conversation about producer Pat Puff after he came through with a big save yesterday during Oilersnation Everyday when the Internet went down mid-show. Seeing that there was a problem, Pat jumped to attention and saved the day by joining the broadcast to keep things going while Frank Seravalli was talking about the trade deadline. With the praising of Pat out of the way, the conversation turned to Wanye's trip to Moose Jaw from last weekend. Even though that trip had nothing to do with anything, the guys still spent 20 minutes talking about it anyway. After discussing everything from Mac the Moose to the Al Capone tunnels, the conversation somehow turned to West Edmonton Mall and how much Bourbon Street has changed over the last two decades. Finally getting to the Oilers, the guys looked at last night's win over the St. Louis Blues and how that game was both thrilling and frustrating at the same time. Yet, before they spent even 30 seconds talking about the game, the conversation turned to literally anything other than hockey, which is what you probably expected from the Real Life podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday afternoon means it's time for a fresh episode of the Real Life Podcast, the show where the guys probably should talk about the Edmonton Oilers but probably won't get there in the end.Kicking off the Thursday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a conversation about producer Pat Puff after he came through with a big save yesterday during Oilersnation Everyday when the Internet went down mid-show. Seeing that there was a problem, Pat jumped to attention and saved the day by joining the broadcast to keep things going while Frank Seravalli was talking about the trade deadline. With the praising of Pat out of the way, the conversation turned to Wanye's trip to Moose Jaw from last weekend. Even though that trip had nothing to do with anything, the guys still spent 20 minutes talking about it anyway. After discussing everything from Mac the Moose to the Al Capone tunnels, the conversation somehow turned to West Edmonton Mall and how much Bourbon Street has changed over the last two decades. Finally getting to the Oilers, the guys looked at last night's win over the St. Louis Blues and how that game was both thrilling and frustrating at the same time. Yet, before they spent even 30 seconds talking about the game, the conversation turned to literally anything other than hockey, which is what you probably expected from the Real Life podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Hudsons Canada's Pub in West Edmonton Mall, Tom Gazzola recaps everything that happened in the Oilers game against the Bruins!   Former Oiler Ben Scrivens joins the show to give his two cents about the game and the Oilers performance.   During the show we heard from the voices of Kris Knoblauch, Warren Foegele, Corey Perry and Zach Hyman.   The Oilers next game is Friday night against the Wild!

Josh's chosen family - Mallory and Bud - join the Swayze Boys for their annual Christmas tradition. We dive into the depths of the West Edmonton Mall and the Swayze Psyche. Swayz is a bad dad and children save the day! Featuring discussions of The Suicide Machines (hindsight being 20/20: Vince was wrong about their label. They were on Hollywood) and Bret Michaels.

Craig and Casdin Parr, Vice President of Retail Advisory Services at JLL Toronto, discuss Casdin's insights on the state of Canadian retail. The duo delves into the evolving trends and positive momentum the industry is witnessing, emphasizing the collaborative efforts between retailers and landlords. Casdin Parr sheds light on the exciting trajectory over the past 18 to 24 months, noting the shrinking inventory in high streets and shopping centers, showcasing the growth of top-quality brands. Looking ahead to 2024, expectations are set for a wave of exciting store openings, reflecting the collaborative spirit and the flourishing Canadian retail landscape. The interview unfolds with a focus on international brands entering the Canadian market, with Craig inquiring about the factors driving this trend. Casdin Parr attributes it to the stability of the Canadian consumer and the concentrated performance of key markets like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. He anticipates a continuation of this trend, highlighting ongoing partnerships with brands entering the Canadian marketplace in 2023 and promising prospects for 2024 and 2025. The conversation pivots to the preference of retailers for high streets versus shopping centers, with insights into how brands aim to showcase their best brand experience regardless of the location, fostering an opportunity-driven approach in the retail landscape. As the interview progresses, the focus shifts to specific markets like Bloor Yorkville, where Casdin Parr shares the remarkable transformation of the node over the past 18 to 24 months. The excitement surrounding new entrants and upcoming openings reflects the resilience and appeal of this dynamic retail hub. The dialogue extends to Toronto's luxury market, discussing the potential for a third luxury node and the impact of major projects like Royal Mountain Montreal and Oak Ridge Park in Vancouver. The interview concludes with a glimpse into the thriving luxury retail scene in Alberta, emphasizing the unexpected success of luxury stores in West Edmonton Mall and the shifting definition of luxury in the modern retail landscape. Interviewed this episode:Casdin Parr, Vice President Retail Advisory Services, JLLJLL Canada This podcast is the audio version of the The Interview Series video podcasts by Retail Insider Canada are available through our Retail Insider YouTube Channel where you can subscribe and be notified when new video episodes are available. Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast! Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EICFollow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_CanadaListen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcherShare your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

We bring on Top 40 Under 40 CRO of Free Play for Kids Sonny Sekhon on the podcast to discuss different ways of giving back, challenges of parenthood and much more. Sonny Sekhon had what he thought was the perfect job. For over a decade, he was the general manager of Edmonton's flagship Henry Singer store, helping to clothe what he calls some of the “superstars” of Edmonton. But, when his son, Banner, was born, he thought about what the job meant to him. And it led to what he calls one of the hardest conversations he's ever had, with Fred and Jordan Singer. He decided to leave his post. “I've had the benefit of helping superstar people,” says Sekhon. “And one thing they would always say is that they wished they had spent more time, in the early days, with their little ones. You make an extra deal, you make five extra grand, 20 years later, what's that really worth when your kids are grown?” Sekhon has been a long-time volunteer, and now board member, with the famous Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament, held annually at West Edmonton Mall. With an extensive file of contacts from his time as a clothier, he moved into a revenue-generating role with Free Play for Kids, a program that offers after-school childcare through free sports programming to families in need. During the school year, coaches and mentors travel to 24 different schools to introduce kids to a variety of sports. After a major shortfall last December cut Free Play for Kids' budget in half, he was able to raise $100,000 in new funds, mainly from auto dealers. He's helped bring in $600,000 in annual funding from the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, and deepened the organization's relationship with the Oilers, most notably with Free Play Ambassador Darnell Nurse. “In some cases, families have left war-torn Syria or Afghanistan with nothing. We see the emotion and the joy with the parents, because their kids are safely able to kick a ball around. I don't know if I'd ever be in a position to financially write a cheque to make a difference. For me, putting my sweat equity into it and making partnerships that continue to grow, to give those opportunities to kids, to change sport, it's awesome.” This episode is brought to you by Q Filmz Media - We propel businesses into the digital media space. Let our team of videographers help tell your story. Ready to chat about your next project? Visit www.qfilmz.com or call 780 940 0412 ► LISTEN OR WATCH US HERE: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpodcast/ ► LETS CONNECT: Qashus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@qashus Kenny Bhullar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kennybhullarbjj ► CONTACT: For any sponsors, brands, partnership inquiries: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com Produced By Q Filmz Media www.qfilmz.com

Whats going on yall , In today's episode we got the one and only Roxy in the new ABCO store. The newly expanded 2-3 doors down from the last location within West Edmonton Mall . New Shoes , New Outfits and more . Make sure yall tapp in as we talk about all the more new things i have yet to mention! Social Media----- Instagram - ABCO.WEM WebSite - ABCO-Store.com

Taproot's new reporter, Stephanie Swensrude, joins the show. We discuss transit for youth, downtown retail, and of course, the Zoning Bylaw Renewal.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Stephanie Swensrude Stephanie Swensrude LinkedIn Youth transitFare Policy Amendment — Children Under 12Downtown retailGrants attract three indie retailers to downtown EdmontonZoning Bylaw Renewal City council hears pros, cons of proposed Edmonton zoning bylaw changes from residents Edmonton zoning public hearing gets heated as opponents speak Edmonton's zoning bylaw falls short on climate action, affordable housing, opponents tell council Bike lanesA moment in history: Oct. 18, 1973The MindbenderHere's what's left of West Edmonton Mall's MindbenderPension planTrudeau attacks pitch to take Alberta out of CPP in open letter to Danielle SmithSpeaking 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 ★

Vivek Shraya wants to talk about failure. She has a new TV series on CBC called “How to Fail as a Popstar”. Vivek says that failure is what keeps her up at night. Why didn't she become the next Madonna? Did people think she was too brown? Too queer? Or maybe she was too held down by people's expectations? Vivek embraces the failure, and argues we need to stop focusing on resilience and allow for disappointment. Meanwhile, Vivek is an associate professor, a filmmaker, the author of several books, a musician, and a huge success. She's also written, produced and starred in this new series. Vivek talks to us about what it's like to cast herself, starting out as a nerdy little brown boy singing at the West Edmonton Mall, to the transgendered woman she is now with a big story to tell. You can watch the video of the recording here on YouTube. A transcription of the show is available here. We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign Up for our Substack Newsletter. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Wendy and Maureen at womenofir@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Jody recalls a hilarious story of a family vacation to West Edmonton Mall waterpark and why Joy is a choice we have to make ourselves, every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Get ready for a fascinating journey through the complex universe of social media, with our special guest, social media expert Dr. Jess Maddox. We tackle the multifaceted aspects of this digital world, discussing its virtues, ethical dilemmas, aesthetic appeal, and the inherent potential for both harm and benefit. We've got intriguing case studies up our sleeve, shedding light on how social media can be a tool for social change or a purveyor of misinformation.Venture into the bizarre with us as we unravel unexpected tech moments and the peculiar power of memes. The Burning Man festival and the conspiracy theories it spawns serve as our backdrop while we ponder the responsibility social media platforms bear for the content they harbor. We also dive into the 2017 YouTube demonetization issue, exploring the ripple effects caused when corporations found their brands associated with unsavory content. We devote time to the power and pitfalls of social media in brand identity, data protection, and creativity, honing in on the seismic shift TikTok induced with the introduction of music. Dr. Maddox shares her insights about the shifting grounds of data privacy laws, the implications of our digital footprints, and the potential of political action to demand better data protection. We wrap up with entertaining anecdotes about the West Edmonton Mall, the role of celebrities in politics, and what it's like to be stranded in a mall during a snowstorm. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Dr. Maddox that reveals the vast and complex world of social media.Dr. Maddox's Links:https://twitter.com/drjessmaddoxDr. Maddox's Newsletterhttps://theinternetuserexperience.substack.com/Bunsen and Beaker Links:Save 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

Today we finally have Ila back on the podcast after her initial appearance on episode #84 over two years ago! Ila is still healing, welding and kicking ass, she is just 2 years wiser now and it was a pleasure to catch up with all she has going on!  We discussed her moving from Grande Prairie to Edmonton, mushrooms, community, ceremonies and so much more.  I have always cherished my friendship with Ila as she is one of the most honest and connected people I know and even when sometimes I don't want to hear it she always is there to tell me what I need to hear! Go follow her apothecary page on instagram @alberta.apothecary and check out her website AlbertaApothecary.com to see all the amazing products, ceremonies and plant walks she has to offer!As always we have amazing comedy shows this week starting with the Comedy Takeover Monday night at 7:30 at Sherlock's pub on campus.  Then i'm also booked on the Tuesday Pro-am show at the Comic Strip in West Edmonton Mall and it's going to be a great show! And of course we have the greatest show in Edmonton Trish's Asylum back on its regular Thursday night at the greatest venue in Edmonton @themoonyeg

The 170 Street pedestrian bridge to West Edmonton Mall is done, and allegedly the Valley Line LRT will be done soon too. Plus, the northeast river valley park will open later this month.Here are the relevant links for this episode:170 Street Pedestrian Bridge News Release: New pedestrian bridge connects people, places and communities Speaking Municipally Trailer Valley Line LRT Sept. 7, 2023: NEWS RELEASE — TransEd Valley Line LRT Valley line LRT cable replacement complete, fall opening anticipated Photo radar City of Edmonton loses final appeal of ruling forcing it to pay its drivers' photo radar and red light tickets Court decision Single-use items Most businesses compliant with Edmonton's single-use item policy, city says Utility Committee: Sept. 5, 2023 Food Roundup: Sept. 5, 2023 Edmonton parks PSA: City of Edmonton announces opening date and event for new Northeast River Valley Park New river valley park to open later this month Pick-a-Park with City Council Episode 67 — The Best Playground Ever — Let's Find Out Live Show Sep 21: How to Make a National Park — Let's Find Out Elks smokeCFL Players Association questions why Labour Day game went ahead despite poor air qualitySchool zones PSA: Back to school season begins Back to school: EPS promises more enforcement in school zones War RoomAlberta's 'war room' is back with massive ad spend revealed in annual reportSpeaking 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 ★

August 22, 2023: Some B.C. residents remain despite evacuation orders, what we know about the shooting at the West Edmonton Mall and children rescued from a broken cable car in Pakistan.

Imagine what a boring world it'd be if we all agreed on everything all the time! In this episode of Real Talk, we read your takes on our August 21 interview with Take Back Alberta founder David Parker. Then, we find out why the Rural Municipalities of Alberta supports the province's seven-month moratorium on new wind and solar projects.  5:05 | Real Talkers have a lot to say about our David Parker interview. Some of you loved it, some of you hated it. Ryan reads a bunch of emails, and checks the tape after being called out by Real Talker Emily.  35:30 | The Rural Municipalities of Alberta are one of the only (if not THE only) advocacy groups to speak out in support of Alberta's moratorium on new wind and solar projects. President Paul McLauchlin explains why.  CHECK OUT RMA: https://rmalberta.com/ 1:12:15 | Three people are in serious condition after a targeted shooting at West Edmonton Mall last night. Ryan and Johnny discuss the lockdown, and what may have led to the attack.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/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.

Euro-Mitch is back with CoasterBro as they discuss the second half of Mitch's European Trip. This episode includes Phantasialand, the Walibi parks, as well as The Ride to Happiness! Logan spent a week wandering around West Edmonton Mall high as fuck with OGG so they only remembered to call at the comedy show and IKEA of all places. Check out all the Coaster Cuzzies content at the one stop link: https://solo.to/coastercuzzies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coastercuzzies/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coastercuzzies/support

The off-season has only just begun and the boys were looking for things to talk about, which meant another random episode of the Real Life podcast to help you wrap up your week.To kick off the Monday episode of Real Life, the guys got started with a quick recap of the World Championships after Canada picked up a gold medal over Germany in yesterday's tournament finals. When Baggedmilk confessed that he didn't know the tourney was wrapping up until he saw it playing at Muggnz, leading the guys to argue about breakfast for the next 10 minutes. Changing gears, Tyler told a story about going to see his first ever comedy show this past weekend, leading the guys to talk about varying reasons they'd like to get drunk at West Edmonton Mall. Somehow the conversation about WEM led the guys to complain about Slurpees again since their go-to spot didn't have any of their machines working properly. Lastly, the guys wrapped up the podcast with a hockey clip game after Electronic Jordan submitted a 19-second clip of an Oilers game from 2014 that both Tyler and Chalmers had to figure out based on nothing but the short video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to laugh until you cry in this episode with former Conservation officer Eleena Monk! Eleena shares some insane stories and tales in her journey through West Edmonton Mall security to the Sheriffs to Conservation and is one of our funniest guests. She also represented Canada in the 2022 World Police and Fire Games in the sport of rugby, bringing home a bronze medal AND she is a budding tattoo artist!! Check out Eleena's work on Instagram @tattedmonkart Make sure you listen all the way until the end for the BEST story we have ever had on this podcast! *** DISCLAIMER - You may need to pull over if you are driving because you are going to laugh so hard!!Season 3 is proudly sponsored by Alberta Defensive Tactics Training owned by local Peace Officer Jamie Erickson. Jamie has nearly 20 years teaching experience both in the Law Enforcement field and Private sectors,  spent 2 years instructing Officer Safety at the Alberta Solicitor General Staff College and has taught hundreds of Emergency Services Personnel throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, The Northwest Territories and the Yukon.Check out all the training and courses that ADTT offers and follow them on IG @erickson_adtt Support the showFill out our survey with all your questions, feedback and ideas for new episodes or leave us a voicemail here! Follow our show on Apple Podcasts so that you get notified each time a new episode is available!If you already follow our show, help a friend follow the show too. Want to support this podcast even more! Make a monthly subscription for only $3 a month here! Interested in becoming a female first responder? Reach out to learn more! Email - info@bluelinefitnesstesting.comBlue Line Fitness TestingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstestingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/LinkedIn - Nikki Cloutier

It's another episode of The Oil Stream presented by Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Nielson and Gazzola are LIVE at the BOSTON PIZZA on 170th street across from West Edmonton Mall.  The episode starts with Dusty finally touching Tom Gazzola's perm and letting the world know what it feels like.  How much are the Oilers in control of the series with the Kings? What has been the biggest bright spot for the Oilers so far in this series? Is Jay Woodcroft winning the battle of the benches through five games? Do the Kings HAVE to go back to Korpisalo in Game 6?  Dusty and Tommy also discuss which team benefits more from the extended break and how did Stuart Skinner look getting the net back in Game 5. Inside the Numbers for Coolbet has Dusty laying out a series of Oilers parlays he has cashed so far in the series! Winner Winner, BP's for Dinner!

The people asked for it and we delivered! Lars is back on the podcast for his third time and its a juicy one! Lars was the first comedian I ever had on the podcast all those years ago and it was so fascinating having these conversations before and after trying stand up.  The first two conversations were between a real comedian and just a diehard comedy fan and they were great.  This episode is pretty much the same but I'm one step closer to being a real bonafide stand up comedian and I think thats pretty damn cool. This conversation is pretty nerdy about comedy but its full of passion and wisdom so even if you hate comedy you will enjoy it I promise! Check out  Lars on social media @extralars and on his website www.extralars.com and most importantly go see him do stand up all across the country!You can also see me tonight Feb 15th at Rick Bronson's Comic Strip in West Edmonton Mall! @comicstripwem

In this week's trainwreck of an episode, Timmy is back, and some topics are very loosely discussed. Heavy emphasis on the "loosely." The hosts can't stay on topic for more than a few minutes for this episode, so the conversation derails very quickly and frequently. The second half of the show leads to talking about Timmy's California visit, at least for a short while. This episode is very chaotic, so make sure to buckle up and enjoy this week's show! Show Notes:   Mindbender at West Edmonton Mall Permanently Closed After more than 3 decades, West Edmonton Mall's Mindbender roller-coaster closes for good  Hersheypark Quietly Removes Whip And is Open for More Weekends This Year Kung Fu Panda Animated Meet and Greet Rumored for KidZone Replacement at Universal Studios Florida New Dorney Park Project Goes to Planning Commission Article Highlighting Plan Parkfans shares a plausible rendering Cedar Fair Parks Start to Drop Fast Lane Plus: *Parks Without Fast Lane Plus*: California's Great America, Carowinds, Dorney Park, Kings Dominion, Kings Island, Knott's Berry Farm, Michigan's Adventure, Valleyfair Tron to Feature Double-Sided Locker System Similar to that of Velocicoaster Thorpe Park Removes VR from Ghost Train, to be Entirely New Experience      

Today on After 9: BC has decriminalized some illicit drugs, Joe Biden declares COVID ends on May 11, Ontario nurses are now negotiating a new contract, the earth is warming far faster than we thought, the West Edmonton Mall is ripping out the rollercoaster, Valentine's spending is expected to be a little below average this year, and sitting in traffic is negatively effecting our brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week The Loop explores all things West Edmonton Mall. Matthew Dutzak of the website 'Best Edmonton Mall' joins us to talk about the history of the shopping centre. Plus, Clare Bonnyman takes a walk through an art show in town that asks, why is WEM still relevant?

Well HELLO, THURSDAY!!!! Caryma is back! She's been covering the Chris Sky "I'm Going To Murder Ontario Premier Doug Ford" Trial. I stopped giving a fuck about Chris last Christmas after he and his porn star wife were beat up at West Edmonton Mall. Anyway, he ALLEGEDLY threatened to murder Doug Ford and Caryma is covering the trial and it's fucking HILARIOUS. We got ourselves a #DAMARHAMLINSTRONG UPDATE! I hope Bills Fans Beleive in miracles.... Canada advanced to the Gold Medal game at the World Jr Hockey Championships. What's better: Winning gold or beating the Americans? Expensive Chicken and sexualized YOGA is here!!!

The guys kick things off with a major announcement regarding the Brier (3:30), provide an update from the European Championships (6:30), Kevin and Jim talk about their experience at the Everest Canadian Curling Championship at West Edmonton Mall (10:15), chat about the upcoming Pinty's Grand Slam event in Oakville (14:00) and Kevin explains why the mixed doubles rankings could change a lot before the Olympics (20:15).Rylan Hartley from Curling Live joins the guys (27:00) to discuss their plans to help the growth of curling in Canada and around the world with their live streaming (28:05), how they can help add some consistency to streaming events over the season (33:30), the challenges of placing commercials and product placement while streaming as opposed to traditional linear television broadcasts (36:20), they talk about the relationship between Curling Live, Sportsnet, and Sportsnet Now (39:45) and they discuss ways in which we can get more youth involved in the game (46:05).Plus, the guys welcome a new show to the feed!This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The guys discuss if it is time for Team Bottcher to make changes (6:55), chat about the Mixed Doubles competition in Leduc (8:30) while Sweden hosts the European Championships (10:30), Curling Club Championships are playing in West Edmonton Mall for the first time in recent memory (15:00), make a correction regarding Poland joining WCF (19:30), they take a question about body parts touching the ice… (23:00) and Kevin further explains starting with the rock under your armpit to improve your angles and use of strength (26:00).They then chat with Jennifer Jones (32:45) about the Curling Club Championships that are being played at the West Edmonton Mall, her new team and why she joined Team Zacharias, how she prepares the team for big games, the Olympics, managing her schedule, the right amount of teams in the Brier and Scotties and the growth of curling around the world.This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen and Amil Delic, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Social support by Griffin Porter.Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Reid is live from Phase 1 at West Edmonton Mall for the Oilers Autograph Session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Whitmer is a married mom of 5 kids. Megan recently published a book called, Mom Life vs the Everyday Apocalypse. On our podcast this week, we talked with Megan a bit about her book. When I was reading her book, one of my favorite chapters was called “My Favorite Hallway.” Megan explained to us that there was a hallway in her last house that would cast a layer of shadows as she walked by. The inner most shadow made her think about who she really was in the inside with out the layers of motherhood and expectations from herself and others. She says:“Sometimes the ideal is not what society tells us, but who we have become as a person, as a soul, as a spirit.”She went on to explain that she is allergic to most make up. She had to go off make up for a year. It was really hard for her when she would get comments of concern, “are you sick?” She says:“I'm trying not to care how I look and remember I'm a child of God. Make up does not define me. But I still breakdown sometimes. It's an up and down struggle. The ideal is not what society tells us, but who we have become as a person, a soul, a spirit. As women trying to make ourselves beautiful to fit the mold, we go through crazy things until we understand about ourselves. Make up is not bad, but there are other things we do that can damage us. It can change our spirit. It is interesting to really look at ourselves and what we do to ourselves. Should we do those things?”When finding the humor in mom life, Megan looks to a few things to help her look on the bright side:It could be worse! She plays a game with herself thinking of all the horrible ways the situation could be more awful than it is. For example, if you get an unexpected bill in the mail, maybe you think, “at least my family isn't infected with tape worms.” Another example, if someone cuts her off on the freeway, she imagines the person has their wife laboring in the back of the car with triplets and they need to rush to the hospital.Gratitude: find things you are grateful for and focus on the positiveLook back to your ancestors. What hard things have they conquered or gone through? Looking at our family in this way can show us that we are resilient! We can get through tough times.We love to ask our guests 3 Helpful and Happy Questions on our podcast to get to know our guests a bit better. Our first question was about Megan's favorite food. She said she loves popovers! We talked about how similar those are to German Pancakes, which we have a delicious recipe for on our blog!German Pancake MuffinsWe also talked a little bit about travel. One of her favorite vacations is going back home to Canada to visit her family there and visit the biggest mall in the world: West Edmonton Mall in Alberta.Lastly we asked if she had any home hacks, and she told us one of her favorite ones was to chop up and freeze onions and peppers for future use. These can be useful in so many recipes! Here are a few of our favorite ways to use frozen onions and peppers:Sheet Pan FajitasVegan Veggie Stir FryOur Favorite Chicken Apple Sausage Sheet Pan DinnerWhere can we find more from Megan Whitmer:Website: www.meganwhitmerbooks.comInstagram: Megan Whitmer Books (@meganwhitmerbooks) • Instagram photos and videosTik Tok: MeganWhitmerBooks (@meganwhitmerbooks) TikTok | Watch MeganWhitmerBooks's Newest TikTok VideosGrab Megan's Book HERE! Mom Life vs The Everyday Apocalypse

Not gonna lie, this episode came off the rails completely - we make no apologies Audio issues : (5:00) Rishaug & Strudwick tried to talk some hockey: (8:16) How many goals for Kane?: (13:45) TR Sings: (23:40) TR drives a Corvette?: (25:50) TR on West Edmonton Mall?: (37:10)

In this episode Claude Haggerty share how he helps speakers, local businesses and entrepreneurs partner with nonprofits to put on events and get sponsors easily to bring in much needed funds.Claude Haggerty was born in Ontario Canada and raised in 4 different Foster Care homes. He stuttered as a child and young person and was often made fun of and bullied. In 7th grade he discovered the world of magic and learned a simple card trick which opened a whole new world for him. A school principal took an interest in him and encouraged his love of magic. By 1980 he had the largest illusion show and was touring across Canada with his crew and several big cats.In 1986 he was selected from 2,000 groups to open West Edmonton Mall with 140,000 in attendance.In 1989 he was selected by Edmonton Oilers Hockey team to perform for their team twiceHe made an elephant disappear 300 times in 1990 and partnered with 8,000 schools, more than 30,000 various sponsors and thousands of nonprofit groups to create 1000's of events to raise funds and awareness for these groups over a 36 year periodHe retired from the road in 2016 and opened a mom-and-pop sandwich shop through sponsorships and won the best sandwich shop in the city award in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and nominated again in 2022.In 2018 he started mentoring other speakers and presenters on events and sponsorship.As an avid racing fan he sponsored many race cars over the years and in 2019 helped a local speedway create a unique sponsorship program by partnering with non profit groups.When a local race team lost everything in a bad fire in 2021, Claude helped them get 21 sponsors in 6 weeks to replace everything – all during corvid when the track was only allowed 100 fans per race in their 2500 seat outside stadium making sponsorship very challenging.Word soon spread and Claude now mentors race teams all the world on how to get sponsorships.Claude's biggest goal is to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for non profit groups all over the world by training and helping speakers, entertainers and other experts partner with non profit groups and sponsors to create these win win opportunities on a global scale.Claude can be reached at claudehaggerty@gmail.com or to schedule a 15 minute call with him go to ChatWithClaude.com.To listen to a replay where Claude and his business partner, Dean share more about sponsorships, go to www.ClaudeHaggerty.com/NinaMegaBucks Radio with Nina Hershbergerhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/megabucks-radio-with-nina-hershbergerSource: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/claude-haggerty-sponsorship-expert-on-how-to-create-a-winning-money-event-for-non-profits-and-sponsors

In this 2nd Floor throwback episode, Kenny talks with Eveline Charles; she is a Canadian hairdresser and businesswoman in the beauty salon and day spa industry. Eveline Charles enrolled in Beauty School immediately after high school in 1973. She began cutting hair professionally in 1974, and ten years later opened her first salon, 'Bianco Nero' in Edmonton. During the 1980s and early 90s, Charles established Bianco Nero as a premier Edmonton beauty salon. At the forefront of the day spa movement, in 1995 Charles expanded the location to include a full service day spa. A second Bianco Nero salon and spa was opened in West Edmonton Mall in 1998, and it was during this period that Charles stepped out from behind the salon chair to focus entirely on developing the business. The business was then rebranded to 'EvelineCharles' in 2000 and has since expanded throughout Western Canada. Today, EvelineCharles Salons & Spas has 4 locations in Edmonton and Calgary. A complete range of beauty services are offered, including modern hairstyling, colouring, highlights, manicures & pedicures, facials, massage, hair removal (waxing), and wedding packages. Specific locations in Edmonton and Calgary offer their Beauty MD services of laser hair removal, Botox, Restylane, chemical peels, photo rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, leg vein treatments, lip enhancements and more. Furthermore, In 2005 Charles opened her first EC Academy a beauty institute in Edmonton, Alberta offering Cosmetology, Esthetics and Makeup Artistry courses. In 2010, she opened her second Academy location in Vancouver, British Columbia, which was closed due to funding. She was set to open a third EC Academy location in Calgary in early 2011. Accolades Ivey School of Business and Scotiabank Group, Canada's Most Powerful Women Top 100 2007 Profit Magazine, Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs 2007 (26), 2006 (31), 2005 (36), 2004 (48) Global Salon Business Awards, Global Salon Entrepreneur of the Year 2006, 2004 Junior Achievement Alberta Business Hall of Fame, First Female Inductee, 2003 Consumer's Choice Awards, Business Woman of the Year 2002 Alberta Venture Magazine, Marketer of the Year 2001 SUPPORT THE 2ND FLOOR PODCAST: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpod... LETS CONNECT: Qashus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/ Kenny Bhullar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_bhullar CONTACT: For any sponsors, brands, partnership inquiries: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com

In part two we discuss post-war coaster accidents. The catastrophic Battersea Big Dipper Rollercoaster crash in 1972 London that took the lives of five children. In 1986 West Edmonton Mall featured an awesome indoor coaster, called the Mind Bender, which derailed, killing three young adults and forever scarring a fourth. And we look at the incidents involving the Treetop Twister at Lightwater Valley amusement park, which killed one young adult and seriously injured a child before closing.

Nicole brought to our attention an article about American Dream Miami [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5862329/USs-biggest-mall-gets-ahead-Florida.html], soon to be the biggest mall in America, but not exactly our dream of the perfect mall. We'd skip the amusement park rides and ice-climbing wall and focus on things like roaming nail technicians, golf carts, and the ability to shop in peace. (Mentioned: Mall of America [https://mallofamerica.com/], West Edmonton Mall [http://www.wem.ca/], and American Dream Meadowlands [https://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2018/05/american_dream_megamall_opening_next_year.html], coming soon to Terri's neighborhood, yikes.)

This is one of the best solo pods I have done to date.  it is an emotional roller coaster full of ups and downs and lessons learned but I feel so much better have it all off of my chest. Come hear what has happened in my life this last week including some more heart wrenching break up stuff and all of the hard lessons that have come along with it. As well as the first part of the move from Grande Prairie, all the shit I didn't know i had as well as getting my first stripe on my white belt and how much it meant to me. I chatted about my first week in Edmonton, dipping my toes back into the water at work, and how nice it is to be around family and how thankful i am to have such an amazing support system. Lastly I break down the action packed weekend full of comedy shows the oilers game, UFC and a wild night out with my Slave Lake people at West Edmonton Mall. This episode has an embarrassing amount of tears/minute but I couldn't be more proud of it and feel infinitely better afterwards.

Séamus Malekafzali joins Dan and Riley to discuss the rise and fall of the West Edmonton Mall, and the secretive family behind some of North America's dumbest adult playpens. Check out his substack here: https://malekafzali.substack.com/ Check out our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/dabottlemen