WenghTalk Radio: Recent Episodes
WenghTalk Radio
A podcast about talking to people about things; how original!
Honestly, I just love hearing people tell stories & having a chance to learn about new stuff. Often times that stuff is wrapped around a neat job, hobby, or piece of media we need to talk about.
New episodes out every other Sunday!
Music credits: Intro sample: "March of the Spoons" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro sample: "Port Horizon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 103
Celeste Birzgalis returns to talk about the expansive world of Pokemon!
We're gonna cover the games, the movies, the TV series', cause there's just so much Pokemon in this world. We cover why Pokemon Go is big again and what made this Japanese bug collecting game one of the biggest franchises on the planet!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 102
Shawn Gray joins us for the end of our movies set in 2019 series: Geostorm (2017).
So technically the bulk of this story is in 2022, but this movie makes no sense, so we're rolling with it! Listen as we attempt to justify how this B-movie scenario could be worse than our own climate collapse! Enjoy as we break down the Unspoken Code of Brothers. Reel in horror at Gerard Butler & Jim Sturgess playing 'Americans'.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 101
We're back from our break and we've brought a real doozy of an artifact: Mazes & Monsters (1982) starring Tom Hanks.
Listen as Brayden Scobie and I dissect this made-for-TV movie that's CERTAINLY NOT about Dungeons and Dragons. We attempt to understand what causes Tom Hanks' prolonged mental breakdown, to assess how closely this fictionalized story follows the real event, and what is up with Jay Jay's hats!
Be sure to go see Brayden in meatspace at Hexagon Board Game Cafe for drop-in D&D, watch his streaming show Tomes & Tombs, and go listen to our podcousins Fanimorphs - The Dork Bajir Chronicles: An Animorphs Podcast
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 100!
Our very first guest returns to complete the circle, as best we can, Dustin Meisinger joins us to discuss the Star Wars Story we hadn't seen back in episode 1: Solo (2018).
He and I work through our feelings on Solo, both the movie and the character. We discuss what works, what doesn't, and where this film falls in our (readjusted) Star Wars rankings. Also we speculate about Episode 9, because of course we do.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 99
Sophie Gareau-Brennan is back to talk about another magical blast from the past: 1994's The Pagemaster!
We talk about this trippy journey through various genres, mediums, and public domain books. We try to discern the full impact this film had on my psyche, as a child and a grown-ass adult. And, most importantly, we look to the books...
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 98
Sophie Gareau-Brennan of the We Watch Food podcast is here to talk about a blast from her past: the 1998 TV miniseries Merlin.
We discuss how time changes our perspectives on certain media, how well this Sam Neil as Merlin adaptation does (even with it being made-for-90s-TV), and what our personal mentor wizards were growing up.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 97
Jodie & Dustin & I are back from our previous episode covering Game of Thrones Seasons 1-7...and now it's time to talk about Season 8.
Now that we've had time for the ashes to settle, we break down how we feel about the final season and how it fits into the series overall (numbers included), we address the highs, lows, and middles of these six episodes, and we revisit our hopeless predictions from before the season aired.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 96
Designer, illustrator, and spoon-maker Rachel Beyer is here to talk about all that.
We discuss the meditative qualities of spending 100+ hours on a single project, the difficulties of brainstorming vs. editing, and how your art can take on a life of its own one way or another.
Go follow Rachel on Instagram to see some of her lovely work!
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Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 95
Photographer Elise Marie tells us all about lifestyle portraits, boudoir photography, and how they're surprisingly similar - in terms of storytelling.
We talk about how one can discover an art form out of nowhere, what goes into creating a space for your models to play within, and how important confidence is for both the photographer and the subject.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 94
Poet Gianmarco Visconti joins us to discuss his work as a writer on a collision course with his audience.
We go over what makes poetry an engaging form to work with, how obscuring meaning can illuminate one's identity, and what do to with your hands whilst reading poems standing up.
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Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 93
Bartender Evan Lloyd is here and he brought drinks (take note future guests)!
We talk about what goes into a tasty cocktail, how you can improve your home bartending, and the quirky associations between certain drinks and the world around them.
Plus some sweet, sweet, impromptu cocktail ASMR.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 92
Alex Perl is here to explain what Live Action Role Playing, or LARPing, is!
We discuss how one could get into LARPing, what sessions look like, and what goes into character development. We talk about how the (Edmonton) LARPing community addresses issues of access and expectations. Alex explains what makes for effective storytelling in a LARP and how playing to uplift can be a key for success.
Be sure to check out Chronicle LARP's end-of-May event if you're Alberta local, otherwise be sure to find your local LARP crew and see what they have going on!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 91
Joel Taras and I attempt to talk about Avengers: Endgame (2019), but there is just so. much. movie.
So spoilers. The whole thing. We're talking about what worked, what didn't, characters and the journeys they went on, and what the future of the MCU looks like from now on.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 90
Marina Power is here to talk about bodies and how we feel & talk about them.
We discuss living within a fatphobic world, how that affects your state of mind and the state of your body. We talk about the difference between how you look and what you can do. We try to untangle the hydra of media depictions of bodies to see if that gets us any closer to an understanding of body diversity & pride in our own meatsacks.
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Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 89
Chris Wilson joins me to talk all about his experiences with photography.
We focus on his work with Canadian mountain landscapes, traveling to Australia, and doing photoshoots for cosplayers. We talk about the different tactics and techniques that Chris uses for his work. We provide tips and tricks for your own photography, while also figuring out what makes for impactful characters or beautiful natural scenes.
Be sure to also see Chris' cosplay photography.
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Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 88
Winter has come! Jodie McRobbie & Dustin Meisinger are here to gush about seasons 1-7 of Game of Thrones!
Who will win this decade-long series? What has been some of the best (or worst) parts of this journey so far? Who are our favourite characters and who can just get roasted by dragonfire? What about the BOOKS? So give this episode a listen as you build up hype for the final season of Game of Thrones.
CW: Game of Thrones involves lots of violence, sexual violence, and the like, so heads-up as we're talking about the whole series.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 87
The 2019-set movies keep coming with the Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle The Running Man (1987). Joel Taras is here to talk about it!
We discuss how close we are to having a national deathmatch gameshow in our own timeline, because we're really not that far off. Also lots of sweet Arnie-isms, quaint 80's technology, and how - once again - scifi from the late 80's really hit the nail on the head when it comes to assuming we'd be in a dystopia by now.
CW: sexual violence - Because it's an 80's action movie, there's 2 scenes in particular that revolve around (the threat of) assault that we discuss.
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Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 86
Dustin Meisinger returns to continue our breakdown of movies set in 2019; this week is the grandaddy of them all: Blade Runner (1982).
We talk about their trench coats and flying cars, we discuss the impracticalities of pyramidal skyscrapers, and we also try to decode the blurred line between human and robot (by asking a lot of questions about robot genitals). Also we didn't watch 2049, so please ignore our ignorance.
CW: This episode involves discussions of consent & sexual assault, because Blade Runner is a film made in the 80's.
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Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 85
Dramaturg Lily Climenhaga joins me from Germany to talk about her work & research on Swiss theatre director Milo Rau.
We discuss how artists utilize theatrical formats to maximize their impact on audiences, we talk about the balancing act of being a provocative artist without being an egotistical monster, and we look at how controversy can be a useful tool in an artist's strategy.
Be sure to support Lily's work on translating Rau's Global Realism and learn more about Milo Rau from the International Institute of Political Murder.
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Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 84
Ashley 'Acey' Redwine is here to tell us all about cosplay!
What is cosplay, how does one go about choosing a character to go as, and how do you create those lovely toys? We run through Acey's cosplay history to see what challenges she overcame and which ones became personal favourites.
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Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 83
Bevin Dooley joins the show to talk all about writing & playwriting.
We're trying to suss out how to be an effective storyteller, how to be honest, patient, and gentle with your work, and why playwright (a person who writes plays) has that weird spelling! All that and more on this week's episode!
Be sure to follow Bevin on Instagram, Twitter, or at the Alberta Playwrights' Network.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 82
Artist Terrena Boss joins us to talk about her work with art, design, and teaching kids those things!
We discuss the temporary nature of artworks, Terrena's enjoyment of systems, and how one can avoid the dreaded 'blank page syndrome' when starting a new artistic endeavour.
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Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 81
Gordie Lucius & Stephen Robinson come inside to talk all about their nature show: Frick, I Love Nature.
We talk about how they developed the series, got it off the ground, and turned it into the delightful outdoorsy program that it is. Learn about behind the scenes antics, puppet building, and the spectacular people these folks got to meet over their journey.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 80
Jarred McClure and I talk about vampires again! This time it's 2009's Daybreakers.
In this version of 2019 the world is mostly vampires, but blood is a dwindling resource and only a blood doctor & Willem Dafoe can save the day! We cover the attempted allegories and themes, how vampires rarely work in scifi, and how our 2019 could learn a thing or two from this movie. #morecrossbows
Go listen to Jarred's spectacular Collective Legacy show: 2 Nerds in a Basement for all your comic book movie needs! It's also on Twitter!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 79
Brayden Scobie returns to, yet again, talk about D&D stuff. This time: Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God (2005).
We watched the second D&D movie and it was refreshingly more of a Dungeons and Dragons film than the 2000 one. We discuss how, sometimes, simpler is better; or at least has more personality than a generic fantasy movie with a branded title.
Go see Brayden in meatspace at Hexagon Board Game Cafe for drop-in D&D, watch his streaming show Tomes & Tombs, and go listen to our podcousins Fanimorphs - The Dork Bajir Chronicles: An Animorphs Podcast
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 78
Marina Power is here because Akira (1988) is set in 2019!
We go through this groundbreaking film seeking out the ways in which it accurately predicted our current timeline, stuff that didn't quite happen, and for the things we would carry over into our own 2019. Sufficed to say: this Japanese cyberpunk psychic-god-boy story got a surprising amount of things right, or at least less dystopian than the world we currently live in.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 77
Alison Brooks-Starks joins us to talk all about Emberwood.
We discuss how ecotherapy informs her practice of getting people outside, with group events or solo outings. We talk about the healing powers of different kinds of nature for different kinds of folks. We're gabbing about how you can implement ceremony/ritual into your daily life.
Go outside, but before you do, follow Emberwood on Instagram & Facebook to stay up-to-date with all their awesome things.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 76
Bill Yong joins us to talk about drama therapy!
What is drama therapy, how do we use it, and how can we all connect with our inner clown-child? We try to suss out what makes art, theatre, and roleplaying such therapeutic tactics. Plus we talk about the power of storytelling in all aspects of life.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 75
We made it a whole year! So please enjoy this quick update on the status of the podcast & where we will be going over the next year!
Please make sure to give this show a rating and/or a review on your podcast platform as a way to keep supporting the show.
I love all you lovely listeners and thank you so much for the wonderful year!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 74
The future is now! It's 2019 so Jodie McRobbie & Sophie Gareau-Brennan join me to kick off the New Year with a movie set in this bright & bold future: 2005's The Island.
We discuss all the intricacies of clandestine clone factories, the assumptions 2005 made about 2019, and the most important question raised by this film: can Ewan McGreggor look good in white?
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 73
FrancoAlbertan girl Emilie Duchesne is here to discuss FrancoQueer, a committee focusing on developing resources for Francophone LGBTQIA2S+ youth across the province and beyond.
We talk about GSA's (Gay/Straight Alliances [QSAs if you're French]), we talk about how terminology is vital for queer youth, and we offer suggestions of how to be a more effective ally for any peer-group this new year of 2019.
You should check out Project AAH on Facebook or Instagram.
You can see the awesome handbook we spoke about here.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 72
Chelsea Ludwig & Sophie Gareau-Brennan are here cause we need to talk about Harry Potter.
Sophie just finished her first read-through of the series, Chelsea's a Potterhead (despite its gross name), and Mitch is somewhere between Book 3 Harry and Professor Lupin. We talk about all our most and least favourite things about the series, as well as our personal Houses, Patronuses, and all other wizardy things.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 71
Harlan Bertolin joins me to talk about all things SMASH!
We review the Super Smash Brothers franchise from the N64 to the newest Smash Bros: Ultimate release. We speculate on the upcoming DLC fighters, discuss who we main'd in each game, and reflect on this series that's been with us for going-on 20 years.
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Enjoy I, We, Waluigi: A Post-Modern Analysis of Waluigi by Franck Ribery, along with some other thoughtful pieces about the official DLC pick for SSBU.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 70
Nasra Adem & Liam Coady return to the show to develop an Artists' Survival Guide!
We figure out the 10 most challenging things artists of all stripes need to overcome, we put some pithy words towards creative tactics, and we attempt to pass on any sort of artistic wisdom that we've gathered over time.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 69
Bethany Hughes, co-founder of Straight Edge Theatre & current Artistic Director of the Walterdale Theatre, joins us to talk about directing theatre!
We suss out the ways to approach various directorial challenges one might face; we talk about our own approaches to developing a vision & directing a show; we discuss how theatre plays with vulnerability & the power of presence.
Go see The Great Gatsby December 5th-15th, if you're in Edmonton, AB. You can get tickets right here.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 68
Edmonton writer/artist/podcaster/whatever else Nick Ross joins the show to talk about art and comics!
We discuss his hero's journey of putting pen to paper, creating illustrations, movie posters, and written works. We go on many comic book-related tangents, while still managing to focus on why the medium is so artistically poignant and how it's come to influence us as fans & creators.
Please check out Nick's visual work, as well as his co-production, with friend of the show Devin Smith, Watchful Podcast
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 67
Dustin Meisinger & I saw Venom (2018) and we're gonna talk about it and the character it was based on.
We go over all the weirdness of this Sony film, as well as our own histories with the character, through comics, cartoons, and video games. Not only that, but we speculate as to what could be next for this Spider-Man-less Spiderverse that Sony is brewing up.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 66
Let's talk about art! And let's do it at the Art Gallery of Alberta!
This episode consists of two conversations: one with the HIVE Youth Council & one with the head of Education and Learning at the AGA: Dara Armsden.
Both conversations try to answer the question: what is our relationship with art, as producers and as consumers? We discuss where to find new artistic inspiration, the Edmonton art community, and the blocks that impede our engagement with art.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 65
Theatrical designer Sofia Lukie is here to talk all about exactly that!
We break theatre design down into some broad categories - lighting, sound, set, costumes, projections - in order to discuss what makes these elements work & what makes them fall flat. We chat about our own personal design tendencies and how designers adapt for modern audiences; the ones who require more than just smoke machines and a spotlight to get their butts into the theatres' seats.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 64
Liam Coady returns to tell us his top 5 most memorable video games!
We each brought a list of 5 memorable games from our past; not best, not even good, just games that we have a distinct memory of playing for whatever reason. Plus all the honourable mentions that we add in along the way. Get ready for some deep cuts (and some not-so deep ones).
Make sure to follow Liam on Instagram and Twitter to get all the updates to his professional going-ons.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 63
Substitute teacher by day, blogger by night Sareeta Lopez joins us to talk about her work: Flight & Scarlet.
We discuss how she began writing for herself, then others, regarding feminism, financial management, trying to balance personal/professional well-being, and other general 'how to adult' topics. We figure out what the best life-hacks are and whether or not a life-hack is really just something we should've learned in school. Sareeta also survives the very first Lightning Round of random questions I had about goal-setting & organizational methods, so kudos for her.
CW: Sexual Assault
Be sure to keep up to date on all of Flight & Scarlet's goings-ons by following them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 62
So spooky! This week we're speaking with the creative director/show designer of CanScare: Brendan James Boyd and Associate Producer: Gennieve Edwards!
We discuss all of the frightfully fun work that Brendan & Gennieve are up to creating portable haunted house escape rooms; we talk about balancing storytelling with game mechanics; we try to figure out where the theatre ends and the puzzle begins!
You should really follow these folks on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date on all their upcoming events!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 61
D&D aficionado Brayden Scobie is here to discuss another vital element of this fantasy universe: the godawful 2000 film Dungeons & Dragons.
We watched the movie and we're going to talk about it. So you don't have to. It's rough, baffling, and not really even worth it for the memes. But it WAS worth it for our spectacular attempt at making sense of this movie.
If you'd like to hear more from Brayden make sure to listen to the The Dork-Bajir Chronicles podcast, you can see his beautiful face on Tomes & Tombs, or visit him in the real world at Hexagon Cafe for some IRL DM'ing.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 60
Sophie Gareau-Brennan and I went to Iceland and now we're going to talk about it at length.
We talk about our previous vacation experiences, what it was like getting there, and all the awesome stuff that we did whilst there. Not only do we give you all the insights to how you too can enjoy a trip to Iceland, we also have some very exciting stories that you'll wanna hear: it involves a volcano.
So make sure to hit up Sophie via her Twitter if you'd like to ask more about Iceland; or just check out the show we host: We Watch Food
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 59
WHO? IS? DEADLIEST?
Mitchell Sanregret & Dustin Meisinger are here to talk about a show with a dope premise and a fizzle of a finish: it's Deadliest Warrior!
We run through all 33 match-ups as Mitch & Dustin try to remember or guess who was the deadliest warrior - at least as the show/Slitherine Studios was concerned. Not only that but we also discuss the video game Chivalry's mod for Deadliest Warrior; the definitive gaming experience for this series.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 58
Sophie Gareau-Brennan is here to talk about the 1998 book & the 2003 film Holes.
We discuss the differences between the book & movie, the reasons why this story meant so much to us, and the different children's books we would make into movies.
Most importantly: Dig it uh oh-oh. Dig it.
So make sure to hit up Sophie via her Twitter if you'd like to chat more about Holes or foodstuffs or other children's books; or just check out the show we host: We Watch Food
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 57
Art educator Emma Wales is here to tell us all about her business: ArtVentures - an Edmonton-based mobile art company for kids and adults!
We discuss how one turns a passion for art-making into a fluid, roaming art class; how do you model visual literacy or sustainability in your classroom; and we talk all about the importance of making mistakes and sticking with them!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 56
A dynamic duo of artists join the conversation! It's Borys Tarasenko and Hilary Mussell!
Together we talk about the different approaches one can take to become a working artist, how much others' work influences you, and how arresting hairless gorillas are to look at.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 55
We're talkin' puppets and more with artist Anna Fiddler-Bertig and her short film Spark (360 VR).
We explain what this film is, where it came from, and, most importantly, how it's made with puppets & green-screens! We discuss the process of shooting miniatures, characters, sets, and compositing it all into an actual film. We also talk about all of Brendan James Boyd's spectacular work constructing these puppets & environments.
Make sure to get in touch with Anna & the rest of their team via their Facebook.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 54
Joining us are the two halves of The Unlikely Pear: Daisy Fix & Jill C.!
Together they form a space for their collective aesthetic to live and breathe. We talk about where the idea for this project came from, how they decide what becomes a post, and general advice for those looking to cultivate & develop their own style or vibe.
You can also find Jill & Daisy over on their Facebook page.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 53
Artist Patrick Higgins is with us to talk all about his art and his upcoming new show On the Green Seesaw.
We discuss the tension between realism & representation when creating a static image; we go over Patrick's history as an artist; we also break down the ways in which you can create an engaged audience by obscuring features of your subject. All cool stuff.
Speaking of cool stuff, go search Patrick's website for reference to what we're talking about and what you could see at his new show!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 52
Hoo-boy strap yourselves in for a mind-melting conversation with Kian Parseyan & Shawn Gray all about consciousness and AI (artificial intelligence).
We lay down the bedrock of what is thought, intelligence, and what makes up "consciousness", as we refer to it. We discuss how AI differs and emulates human intelligence, as well as the special considerations we need to make regarding our creation of a Artificial Super Intelligence. We also talk a lot about equal parts dreams & statistical analysis. It's a pretty loaded episode.
Make sure to check out more of Kian's thoughts over on Medium or at his website! And go get Shawn's book of poetry by emailing Shawn (shawn.gray@hotmail.ca) to get a copy!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 51
Josh Hayes joins the program to talk all about that card game you've seen in comic shops & other nerdy places: Magic: The Gathering.
We trace our evolution from playing games like Pokemon through to Magic, we discuss what makes for an effective deck when you're playing the game, as well as ways to formalize your friendly play with things like drafts or tournaments!
So if you've been curious to check out what all the hubub is about Magic: The Gathering - or you like talkin' MTG - this is the episode for you!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 50
The one and only Quinn Hinch joins us from across the Interwebs to talk all about his experience as an actor!
We'll be discussing performances, acting on screen vs. on stage, and the social value of learning to act (which is all just tactically using empathy & imagination). Not to mention all of the weirdness that comes with being in a production city like Vancouver vs. a lively, yet contained scene like Edmonton.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 49
Yet another Collective Legacy member joins me, this time it's Jarred McClure & we're going to talk about his job as a butcher.
We discuss all the weirdness of working with animal flesh, as well as the basics of our Holy Meat Trinity (cow, pig, chicken), and some of the things that might surprise you about the butcher-game.
If you'd like to hear more of Jarred, go listen to the 2 Nerds in a Basement podcast and tell em we sent ya!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 48
Fellow Collective Legacy member Brayden Scobie joins us to talk about his time as a Dungeon Master for games like D&D/Pathfinder.
We talk about what got us into fantasy, role-playing, and table-top games; we discuss the mechanics of a D&D session from the player and the DM's point of view; we explore how Brayden manages collective storytelling, while also maintaining a rewarding gaming experience.
If you'd like to hear more from Brayden make sure to listen to the Fanimorphs: The Dork-Bajir Chronicles podcast, or visit him in the real world at Hexagon Cafe for some IRL DM'ing.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 47
Collective Legacy member Sophie Gareau-Brennan joins us yet again, this time to talk about a freshly finished show: Avatar: The Last Airbender.
So spoilers for the series; we talk about our favourite characters, story arcs, what kind of bender we'd like to be. It's a pretty fun time of us discussing the show right after finishing it (and before we watch Korra).
So make sure to hit up Sophie via her Twitter if you'd like to chat more about Avatar or foodstuffs or other things; or just check out the show we host: We Watch Food
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 46
Pride Month 2018 concludes, but the pride never stops!
Poet extraordinaire Nasra Adem is here to talk all about their work with poetry, activism, and building up communities.
We go over their time as the Edmonton Youth Poet Laureate, their organizations: Sister to Sister & Black Arts Matter, their TEDx Talk Remember, Re-member, Rebuild, their new book of poetry A God Dance in Human Cloth, and the fallout from the Edmonton Pride Parade protest.
So make sure to follow Nasra on Instagram & Twitter to keep up-to-date with all the stuff coming up and coming out.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 45
Pride Month continues!
Shawn Gray is back with a self-published book of poems: Feed Me to the Mushrooms: A Gay Forest Wizards Journey Surviving Existential Depression. After debriefing about Edmonton's Pride Parade protest, Shawn & I go through his poetry, providing you lovely listeners with a book commentary like no other.
So make sure to email Shawn (shawn.gray@hotmail.ca) to get a hold of your copy today!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 44
It's week two of Pride Month 2018!
This week's guest is queer artist Elise Jason, who is here to discuss so many things! What's it like telling stories about "the modern other"; how to avoid queer baiting and rainbow capitalism; and why it's important to know that Pride started as a riot.
Keep up to date with all the work Elise is doing via their website and look out for their upcoming Neon Pomegranate company!
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 43
Happy Pride Month!
Our first guest this month is Jacob Holloway, who joins us to talk all about his experience becoming a drag queen.
We discuss what drag is/can be, how do develop your own drag, and why women are dope & why boys can wear nail polish.
You should follow Jacob's drag: Puddin' on Instagram to keep note of when she'll be out on the town.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 42
Continuing our adventure into the 1997 series Mummies Alive!, Dustin Meisinger joins us to explore what ancient Egypt was really like.
We also discuss merchandizing ideas, circuitous poisons, and how easy it is to work up a protest or two when it comes to your local Egypt museum.
Make sure to message Dustin on Twitter about all of your Mummies Alive! theories and questions.
Also check out our NEWEST SHOW for Collective Legacy: We Watch Food - a podcast about food TV, movies, and YouTube channels every Saturday.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 41
Dustin Meisinger's back and he's here just in time for the Stanley Cup finals to teach us all about hockey.
We talk all about how hockey works as a game, why even plebs like me can understand the story of a game, and why now is the PERFECT time to dive into the sport & try it out. We also predict who will win the 2018 Stanley Cup, so listen to this episode if you'd like to hear our prophetic discussion.
Dustin has a Twitter - let's make him use it.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 40
Emily Southall joins us to explain what interior design is and why it's so cool.
We talk all about "inside architecture": how to use the design of a space to guide your users, how to impart a mood or an idea through construction, and how interior design is the unsung art form that we all interact with everyday.
Make sure to check out all the great work from Wolski Design if you were intrigued by our conversation!
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 39
Working artist Julie Ferguson is on the show to talk about performance art & the work that they do to support it.
We discuss how to manipulate audience engagement through movement & design; how one goes from having a weird idea to having a performance that people pay you money to see; and we talked all about how performance art, in particular, elicits complex conversations with(in) the audience.
So make sure to check out Julie's Instagram & website for all of their NIUBOI work - past, present, and future.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 38
Devin Smith is back and she's here to talk all about veganism!
We discuss what drives someone to be a vegan, the semantics behind meat substitutes, and what simple changes could be done if you're inspired to adjust your own lifestyle.
Make sure to send only vegan-appropriate GIFs & pics to Devin's Twitter & Instagram; or to thank her for recommending Jonathan Safran Foer's book Eating Animals.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 37
Sophie Gareau-Brennan is back and here to talk about the very definition of modern cuteness: Netflix's Aggretsuko & the aesthetic culture of kawaii [neat & cute].
We give our backgrounds with anime, talk about how awesome Aggressive Retsuko is, and Sophie teaches Mitch all about the intertwined history of Sanrio and kawaii.
If you enjoyed Sophie & Mitch talking about things, then you'd probably also enjoy them talking about food on their podcast: We Watch Food. They've got an Instagram, a Twitter, and a Facebook.
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Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 36
Joel Taras is back for more in-depth movie analysis! Today's subject of discussion: Roadhouse (1989) is a movie about cuckolding.
Specifically we break down how explicit this film is in its deconstruction & reassessment of masculinity, sexual fidelity, and the fame of local bartenders. This movie legitimately tackles these issues with some deftness, while also being a ridiculous 80's action movie - it's spectacular.
That all being said, despite this being a pretty light discussion of sexually charged/explicit subject matter from a silly movie, there is some content discussed within regarding sexual violence - so if that's something you'd prefer to avoid, use your discretion with this episode & this movie. Content Warned.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 35
Shawn Gray is back yet again! This time to break down those insane decomposers: mushrooms.
We talk about how to use them in your cooking, how they're not quite vegetables nor animals, how they may have informed the development of the human species, and so much more! Seriously, we'll be doing another episode on this because there was so much that we didn't even talk about.
Make sure to check out Shawn's group Edmonton Garbage Warriors to ensure the mushrooms aren't the only ones cleaning things up out there this season!
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 34
Two movies. Two debaters. One judge. One winner.
Two of the original "Wenghsters" are here: Dustin Meisinger & Shawn Gray in order to figure out which movie written & directed by Stephen Sommers is better!
Dustin is arguing for 1999's The Mummy, while Mitch battles uphill for 2004's Van Helsing. Shawn will chew on their words, to then spit out the definitive answer to which is the greater film.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 33
Nick Eaton is back and he's cheesier than ever - cause we're talking about cheese.
We explain how cheese became a building block to our lives, we run through some historical cheese trivia, we discuss some of our favourite methods of putting cheese in your face hole. So if you're curious about cycloptic cheese or you're just looking for a new party treat (it's Devils on Horsebacks), this is the episode for you!
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 32
Woo-wee! Our first live episode at the Rainbow Connection Edmonton All Ages Dance Party hosted by the Spiritual Seekers United in Community (SSUC). I sat down with anyone willing to chat about their experience with Rainbow Connection & what they were doing there that night.
I spoke with the 3 core members of Rainbow Connection Edmonton: Shawn Gray, Zoe Chaytors, & Kavita Sundar about their roles-n-goals for the event.
I spoke with first-time attendee Joshua Misener about holding space within yourself and going to spaces held by others.
I spoke with Kyle Fairall of Queerflex: a non-profit LGBTQIA2S+ gym & fitness group.
I spoke with "Worm Dance Instructor" Patti Daye from the City of Edmonton Master Composter Recycler Program to talk about Worm Composting.
Please make sure to check out all these fine human beings and the work that they do!
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 31
Oh so spooky! Devin Smith is here to get down with the spirits, however they may choose to manifest.
We discuss some of the most famous local haunts and why they may or may not be true; we break down our favourite ghost stories; we talk about our own spooky experiences - ghostly or otherwise.
You can let Devin know about what kind of ghost you would be at her Twitter!
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 30
We're not playing around here. Joel Taras & I sit down to compare our lists ranking ALL of the live-action Marvel and DC comic book movies. That's right: 82 movies across 7 decades of film-making all broken down in a totally appropriate amount of time to be spent talking about superhero movies.
So strap in and get ready to dive into a conversation that's almost three times longer than a bunch of movies on this list. Can't imagine a better way to catch up before Avengers: Infinity War!
Here are the lists.
Ask Joel about more comic book things via his Instagram!
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 29
Who else but Sophie Gareau-Brennan could be on the show to talk about how much we love pizza?!
We break down our favourite kinds of pizzas/toppings; we discuss the differences between all the local & international pizza joints; we reveal our own personal pizza histories; all of it as a way to show how much we truly love this glorious category of food.
Perhaps Sophie and I will talk more about food in the future. Perhaps you could begin following us talking about food on Twitter.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 28
2 returning guests on this episode! Emanuel Dubbeldam & Sophie Gareau-Brennan are here to have a chat about masculinity and what makes a man.
We break down what it takes to be a man the only way we knew how: by using the 5-line chorus of Mulan's 'I'll Make a Man Out of You' as our starting model of masculinity. We continue to discuss the gender politics & sexual identity issues raised in the film via the Internet classic: Am I Gay?: A Journey of Self Discovery with Shang (seriously, who made this meme-gem?!). We also talk about the various real-life or fictional men & women in our lives who helped shape our perceptions of masculinity & femininity.
Go follow Emanuel on Twitter and also go follow Sophie's Twitter for upcoming surprises!
You should also check out Emanuel's first appearance on WenghTalk when we went over Transgender Questions.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 27
Poet, actress, singer, person, Cristina Filomena is here to talk about her recently published book of poems: Lost. A Collection of Poetry and Prose. We cover the whole journey of how one goes from having their break-up poems in their journal, to having a book of your work published and sold to people for money. We discuss the vulnerability inherent in creativity, poetry, and in online criticism. Cristina also gifts us with a reading of one of her poems!
So make sure to get the book however you can, check out Cristina's Instagram, and keep an eye out for her music.
PS: we forgot to mention that Cristina has a music gig coming up at Blackbird Cafe April 26th 6:30pm as part of her duo: One Fell Swoop.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 26
Goodness me! An episode with two guests! Marina Power & Sophie Gareau-Brennan join me on an adventure with one of the most impactful films of all time: 1997's Titanic. We talk about our memories and histories with this movie; we check back in after watching the movie ourselves to debrief; we expand our understandings of this movie through the 'Jack is Jacqueline' theory, the parody film Thumbtanic, and through Marina's Lord of the Rings/Titanic fan-fiction. Sufficed to say, we go through a true rollercoaster of emotions in this one.
You can find Marina on Instagram or on Twitter.
You can also find Sophie on Instagram.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 24
Hey! Listen! Celeste Birzgalis is here for a full retrospective on The Legend of Zelda franchise!
We work our way through the 15+ entry video game series, falling into tangents and whatnot throughout the way. We suss out what makes a successful game, in our own opinions, be it story, gameplay, or presentation. And of course we have a grand ol' time trying to figure out the timeline and some of the weirdness of the Zelda series.
So hopefully you enjoy our incredibly nerdy, feature-length discussion of some of our favourite games. You can find more amazing nerdy things at Celeste's cosplay page here (https://www.facebook.com/LinktotheCharizardCosplay/).
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 25
Sophie Gareau-Brennan & I begin a possible new chapter in the WenghTalk story: retrospectives on obscure 90's cartoons like Mummies Alive!
We address how ridiculous all of this is, how this was an era of cartoons long forgotten (even to those who were kids when it happened), and the impossible economics of the museum that Presley's mom works for.
So if you remember this series, please let us know! It is incredibly difficult to find & I would LOVE to continue through this gem of a cartoon.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 23
Welcome musician Eric Doucet to the show to explain what music is, as well as to talk about his journey becoming a professional musician.
We ponder why music is such a potent human experiment; we reminisce about some of our favourite albums; we talk about his current project: Carter & the Capitals.
We even listen to their most recent single "One Step from Magic" (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/one-step-from-magic-single/1343428190)!
So find Eric's musical things here (http://www.ericdoucet.com/) and Carter & the Capitals here (https://www.facebook.com/carterandthecapitals/).
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 22
The co-founder of Send in the Girls Burlesque, Delia Barnet (aka LeTabby Lexington), is here to discuss what burlesque is & what makes it such a potent art form.
We go through the history of Send in the Girls; we talk about the differences between producing 'traditional' theatre and burlesque; we explore why burlesque is important in 2018.
Make sure to get your tickets for With Glowing Hearts March 30/31 (https://www.fortedmontonpark.ca/all-events/send-girls-glowing-hearts/)
As well as the April 13th House of Hush show (https://www.facebook.com/events/403467070096794/) & the April 22nd Burlesque Brunch featuring dueling pianos (https://www.facebook.com/events/2020490458275651/).
You should most certainly check out Send in the Girls Burlesque via their website (https://www.sendinthegirlsburlesque.com/) or their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sendinthegirls/).
LeTabby Lexington is right here (https://www.facebook.com/letabby.lexington).
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 21
Clap your hands together (in what may seem like a prayer) for fellow Collective Legacy podcaster Tessa Simpson, as we immediately dive into spoilery talk about Fullmetal Alchemist.
We discuss how we first got into manga/anime, how we discovered the series - be it by book or by one of the two animes - who our favourite characters are, why you should avoid the Netflix film, and SO MUCH MORE. Seriously folks, we pretty much just gush about FMA for like 90 minutes; it's great.
You can find more of Tessa on either of her shows: Rollin' Solo (http://collectivelegacy.org/our-podcasts/rollin-solo/) and Fanimorphs: The Dork-Bajir Chronicles (http://collectivelegacy.org/our-podcasts/fanimorphs/) wherever you get your podcasts. You can also talk Fullmetal or Animorphs or whatever with Tessa on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MiscKlaire).
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 20
With us to break down the intersection of feminism, hip-hop, and language is educator and poet: Adriana Onita.
We trace the evolution of women in hip-hop and rap from the passive objects seen in 80's/90's gansta rap to the archetype-breaking feminine subjects of such artists as Azealia Banks & Snow Tha Product. We discuss rap as a pedagogical resource, as well as a means of expressing or playing with one's identity - especially in regards to women of colour.
You've got lots of artists to listen to on this episode, so make sure to do your homework; and while you do, check out Adriana's company For the Love of Language (http://www.fortheloveoflanguage.ca/) & her multi-lingual poetry magazine The Polyglot (http://www.thepolyglotmagazine.com/). You could also get in touch with Adriana via her Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveoflanguage_education/) or straight-up by email (aonita@ualberta.ca).
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 19
UK-based, Canadian born, actor and playwright Kara Chamberlian defies the time/space continuum to speak with us about her theatre company Crossline Theatre, their previous works, and their upcoming show Just About Home.
We chat about Kara’s experience moving into the British theatre community; how feminism, pornography, and theatre intersect; and how Crossline strives to inspire playful discussion amongst audiences.
If you're so lucky to be in London on March 19th, you can be a part of Just About Home's Scratch Night performance; details here (http://www.coryhaas.ca/projects).
You can check out Crossline Theatre here (https://www.crosslinetheatre.com/) or via their Twitter (https://twitter.com/CrossLineTheatr). Kara's other actory stuff is here (http://www.karachamberlain.com/) and here (https://twitter.com/kara_chamberlai).
Ep. 18
Today’s guest, Chelsea Ludwig, is here to talk about books!
She’s trying to read 100 books in 2018 and we’re gonna talk about why we read, what we read, and what you should read! From rants about the fourth Twilight book, to what makes a good book, and to 5 must-read books (or series), we cover pretty much everything under the sun when it comes to book readin’. So get ready for a whole shwack of homework on this episode, cause our conversation hits all topics and types of books that you should certainly check out!
You can find Chelsea’s blog right here: (https://chinchil1en.wixsite.com/hundred) and you can get in touch with her via Instagram here: (https://www.instagram.com/chinchil1in/) if you’ve got some more books you want to recommend.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 17
Professional theatre artist Samantha Jeffery is here to discuss her pilot project: #YEGTheatreStats - a professional theatre database of jobs in the Edmonton theatre industry based on gender.
We go over how Sam collects and presents her data; the nuance of creating categories and sub-categories in order to make her spreadsheet accurate, yet readable; and we also talk about how vital a public database of this sort is for those seeking to recognize their hiring trends within the Edmonton theatre community.
You can read the spreadsheet here (https://jefferysl.wixsite.com/yegtheatrestats) and, if it's within your power, you can support Sam and this project by donating to her Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Yegtheatrestats).
If you're in the Calgary area: check out OUTReels (https://www.fairytalesfilmfest.com/outreels/), a non-profit film-based diversity education program that does wonderful work.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 16
Sitting down with us to explore the mind, body, and spirit connection is yoga instructor and practitioner Kavita Sundar.
We'll go over how one develops a practice - in whatever activity gets you into the zone - as well as how yoga can be seen as aways happening. We gush about how important breathing is and how we should strive to take the time to observe the present moment. In addition we discuss all the ways Rainbow Connection holds inclusive, productive safe spaces for those looking to participate more with the community around them.
You can find Kavita's personal yoga here (https://www.facebook.com/kavitasundaryoga/), or you can check out Rainbow Connection's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RainbowConnectionEdmonton/) or their Twitter (https://twitter.com/Rainbow_YEG) in order to try their Monday night yoga classes or any of the other events they offer!
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 15
Local theatre creator Lianna Makuch is with us to talk about her new show: Blood of Our Soil, a multi-faceted examination of Ukrainian life through the eyes of a grandmother and her granddaughter, inspired by true accounts.
We discuss the life of this production: starting from Lianna's grandmother's journal, to a workshopped performance, then following her & her theatrical company's research trip to Ukraine earlier this year, all the way up to the premiere performance March 1-9, 2018.
You can purchase tickets for the show here (https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/performances.php?eventId=601:1507).
You can get into contact with Lianna and the rest of Pyretic Productions via their website (http://pyreticproductions.ca/) or on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Pyretic_Prod) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Pyretic-Productions-356847361163520/).
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 14
ooOOoo! It's a spooky episode, with guest Erika Ashton, as we go through our 15-ish favourite horror movies.
We discuss why we love the horror genre and what makes a good (or bad) horror movie. We spoil a ton of old movies that you should probably already have seen by now. We provide you listeners with an appropriate amount of horror homework (32+ movies to watch). Most importantly, we shout out the spectacular final resting place for Edmonton movie rentals: The Lobby where you can get so many of the movies we talked about and more; or you can just go chat with the equally-spectacular Kevin in-store or via the dark magicks of the Interweb.
Don't forget to visit Erika's lovely Instagrams or here if you too want to get into the horror conversation!
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 13
Our lovely guest for this episode is modern day alchemist Josh Smith: the man behind Libertine Fragrance. He's here to tell us all about his journey into the smell game and his resulting brand, which he accurately describes as "fragrance for sensual enjoyment."
Josh lays out how he gets from an idea, to a candle-lit laboratory filled with small bottles of smelly things, and then to a crafted & packaged product made for those who'd like a little bit of heart to their scent. So if you've ever wanted to learn about the invisible art of smells, the tension between artistry & branding, or that there are worse perfume ingredients than cat butt gland, then this is the episode for you!
Please go visit Josh's site https://www.libertine-fragrance.com/ in order to smell as wonderfully as I personally do - probably even better, as I only have 1 perfume, so you should probably get at least 2. Also check out Mr. Smith's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/libertine_fragrance/) if you'd like something a more saucy.
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 12
In the chair today is none other than video game speedrunner, among other things, Lance Mudryk. He's here to give us a crash course on the Speedrun community: what they do, why they do it, and how one goes from casual gamer to shaving seconds off a GoldenEye run.
We define a bunch of video game terms, discuss why speedrunners tend to focus on older/retro games, and reminisce about Justin.tv - or as you younglings might now it as Twitch.
If you'd like to take a look at Lance's first world record you can do so here (https://rankings.the-elite.net/~Taber/time/143194) or see all of his Speedrun-goodness here (https://rankings.the-elite.net/~Taber).
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 11
Poet Liam Coady stops by to talk about art, poetry, and generously offers us an exclusive sneak-peek of his upcoming book: 'This Love is Mad Reciprocal', featuring 2 performed poems by the man himself.
We explore the relationship between spoken & written word; we bear witness to the artifacts of creative impulses; we discuss how a book of poems can feel like a mixtape or playlist; and we strive to record despite the efforts of the Illuminati & the Ghosts of Self-Promotion!
Liam's book is available February 22, 2018 via Glass Buffalo (https://www.glassbuffalo.com/chapbooks/this-love-is-mad-reciprocal), or you can check out his release party that night at The Sewing Machine Factory (https://www.facebook.com/events/1597088990385775/). You can reach Mr. Coady via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/liamcoadypoetry/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/TheLocoCoyote), or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/liam_pcoady/).
Music credits:
Intro sample: “March of the Spoons” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Outro sample: “Port Horizon” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 10
Our guest today is none other than hobbyist & house-painting wunderkind Nick Eaton, here to discuss the relationship between building a thing - whether that thing is a chair, a painting, or a business - and art.
We talk about art as a product and a process, that perhaps 'craft' is the application of skill, how Nick's theatrical school led him to start his own painting company, and the best place to get pedestal sinks for your theatrical production! All of this and more for your waiting ears.
You can follow Nick on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oddballeaton/) if you'd like to see the things he builds, or if you need some commercial painting expertise.
Music credits:
Intro sample: "March of the Spoons" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Outro sample: "Port Horizon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Ep. 9
Welcome the spectacular Sophie Gareau-Brennan (www.instagram.com/sophiegareaubrennan) to the show! We're talkin' musicals on this one. We've got a whole shwack of them we're going to go through. Some of them we've seen, some of them are movies, and some of them we briefly mention with promises to talk about them later! If this conversation got anymore exciting, we would have broken into copyright-free song & dance; though we didn't so you'll just have to do with us talking.
Keep your ears out for more of Sophie on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sophiegb3) but even more on the in-the-oven podcast: We Watch Food (https://twitter.com/WeWatchFoodPod). So stay tuned for more info on that tasty treat!
Music credits: Intro sample: "March of the Spoons" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro sample: "Port Horizon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 8
Mmm a tasty track ahead! My doppelgänger Mitchell Sanregret (www.instagram.com/theskyentist) is with us today to talk about food. More specifically he's here to talk about how he incorporated a vegan diet into his thoroughly modern lifestyle.
So if you like your food fused with heart, health, and Korean flavours; are interested in changing your diet; or want to be an early fan of the Mitchin' in the Kitchen 2018 foodblog, then this is an episode you won't want to miss!
Music credits: Intro sample: "March of the Spoons" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro sample: "Port Horizon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 7
On the mic for this episode is tattoo artist, and swell gentleman, David Carnduff (www.instagram.com/dtctattoos)! He's here to talk with me about the practicalities of working with ink and human flesh. We discuss colour blending techniques, body harmonics, the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, and applying art practically in your life.
Not only that, but we also lay out the plans for a crowd-sourced tattoo live-stream. So comment down below if YOU'D be interested in sparing a few bucks in order for us to set up a WenghTalk Radio Pink Pterodactyl/Flamingo tattoo live-stream. Seriously. BRRAAH! So listen to the episode, check out David's work (www.redloontattoo.com), comment down below, and share with your friends - or your enemies!
Music credits: Intro sample: "March of the Spoons" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro sample: "Port Horizon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 6
Guest Emanuel Dubbeldam graciously joins us this episode to help answer some possible questions you, and myself, have about transgender terminology, experiences, and common misconceptions regarding our understanding of the "spectrum-ception" that is 'Transgender'.
We talk about the subtly of gender neutral language, a nifty "Genderbread Person", and we solve sexism and transphobia all in one conversation! In all seriousness though, we truly hope to have helped even one person find the words to describe themselves or others in a respectful & accurate manner.
You can follow Emanuel on Twitter or Instagram @uhmanyel, watch his video [www.facebook.com/emanueldubbeldam/posts/10156916887634307?pnref=story] or get in touch with his group: Francophonie Jeunesse de l'Alberta [www.fja.ab.ca].
Music credits: Intro sample: "March of the Spoons" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro sample: "Port Horizon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 5
Beautiful human being Shawn Gray is on this episode to talk about urban farming and how we can all take ownership of our food. Have you ever wondered how you could start growing your own food, at whatever scale you need? Do you know what a nasturtium is? Are there any turkeys in your life that you're just waiting to kill and eat? No matter what you answered, we've got the conversation for you!
You can get into touch with Shawn through his organization Rainbow Connection Edmonton: (www.ssucedmonton.com/rainbow-connection) or (www.facebook.com/RainbowConnectionEdmonton) or via the Edmonton Garbage Warriors: (www.facebook.com/groups/1712042502414811).
Music credits: Intro sample: "March of the Spoons" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro sample: "Port Horizon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Ep. 4
Join my past-self and Edmonton artist Lisa Jones (www.lisajones.info) as we discuss how she recreates life with paint, the purpose of those little placards in galleries, and a "Nazi Jesus Teddy Bear Painting". More to the point, we talk about how pulling beauty from all the ugliness in the world for your art can serve as a type of self-healing; and that's really dope.
Check out her website or [www.instagram.com/jonesiest] or [www.facebook.com/ArtbyLisaJones] to see all of her amazing art! Music credits:
Intro sample: "March of the Spoons" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro sample: "Port Horizon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/