Ottawhat? - An Ottawa podcast: Recent Episodes
Keegan, Amaan & Rob
Matt Hertendy from the New Theatre of Ottawa company joins us on this episode. Listen now to learn about some of the things that go on behind the scenes of building a company, and everything Matt and his team is working on! Also, don't miss their next Slow Cooker play reading series, this Friday at Black Squirrel Books! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: New Theatre of Ottawa Slow Cooker: New Play Reading Series - Friday, March 23rd Beer: Juicy Ass IPA - Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
On this week’s show, we met Nathan and Natania, the co-founders of Stars In A Jar, a charity helping to connect child cancer survivors with young cancer patients. Learn all about how they got started, what happens on jar nights, and find out which restaurant in Ottawa has the best mock chicken. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Stars In A Jar @Stars_InA_Jar - Twitter Stars In A Jar - Facebook Beer: Lunch Money - Collective Arts Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
Our guest this week is Zoe Towne, a local musician and actor who is keeping busy selling out venues like Live on Elgin with her bands, Jumpin’ Joe Flash and Valois. Hear all about the film and theatre scene in Ottawa, and some of what you can expect to hear out of her bands’ music. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Follow zoe.elixabeth on Instagram Jumpin' Joel Flash Valois Beer: Full Time IPA - Beau's Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
This week’s episode features Ewan Reid, President and CEO of Mission Control Space Services. We learned about his work on the Space Shuttle program, the transition to starting his own space services company, and his other athletic and theatrical accomplishments. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Mission Control (@MissionCtrlSS) | Twitter Mission Control Space Services Inc. Ewan’s brother: http://www.simonandschuster.ca/authors/Iain-Reid/484727464 Ewan’s sister: http://www.forseti.is/about-the-president/first-lady-eliza-reid/ Beer: Loose Lips Lager - Longslice Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
In the debut episode of 2018, we met Jumpin’ Joel Flash, who with his band the Magic Machine are releasing their very first single The Rain at a ‘mega-party’ at Live on Elgin on February 15th. We spoke with Joel about his transition from government work to pursuing his passion, and some of the ways different groups of creative professionals are combining their efforts to make great things in Ottawa. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: www.jumpinjoelflash.ca Jumpin' Joel Flash (@JJoelFlash) | Twitter The Rain Music Video - YouTube Beer: Inukshuk IPA - Magnotta Brewery (As of recording, site is under construction) Click the icon below to listen.
Tuong La has a LOT going on. In this episode, we try to get to the bottom of what sustains all his jobbies (jobs/hobbies), including podcasting, video production, improv comedy, and much, much more! See links to all his stuff below ⇩ ! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: www.podcavern.com www.tuongla.com Beer: Twenty Mile Farmhouse Ale - Bench Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we met the founder of Nora Swimwear, Ashley Lemmon. Hear all about her time in England, her experience starting a business and helping other women do the same, and all the work that goes in to making a clothing line. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Nora Swimwear Beer: Tales From The Patch Pumpkin Porter - Big Rig Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
Ruth Kwan grew up in Ottawa studying music, and is back in town now after spending four years touring across North America with The Phantom of the Opera. Hear about her audition in front of Queen (the band) in New York, and how missing her graduation might have just helped her get where she is today. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Grease - Orpheus Beer: Sustenance Brown Ale - Tooth and Nail Brewing Co. Click the icon below to listen.
This week’s show features Ottawa’s premiere scrunge band, Josephine Leone. We’re joined by Val, Mike, and Pete to discuss the process of making their new EP, and everything that goes along with doing that entirely on their own. You can check out Josephine Leone at House of Targ this Friday, October 13! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Josephineleone.com Never Satisfied (YouTube) Josephine Leone (EP) - iTunes Beer: Beyond the Pale Brewing - Saison Tropicale Click the icon below to listen.
In this episode, we met with John Girgis, who came to talk about Biotown, an open-access, DIY biology lab located right in downtown Ottawa. Learn about some of the goals of cutting-edge biology, including how fast, cheap access to testing equipment could revolutionize health and public safety. We also discuss some of John’s experiences with depression, and how his openness about his own mental health helped him cope with it in a healthier way. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Biotown dataforgoodottawa.org Biotown Indiegogo Campaign Food: Holland Cake and Shake Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, part owner of Yuk Yuks Ottawa, Dan Shields, is our guest. We talked about a little of everything in this one, including Dan’s favourite sport, basketball, and how Ottawa has changed in the last several decades. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Yuk Yuks Ottawa Beer: Thimblecakes Bakery Click the icon below to listen.
This week’s episode features Becca Alkerton, a born and raised Ottawan who currently calls Hintonburg home. We talked about Capital Pride, some cool charitable organizations around the city, and Becca taught us how to tie a bowtie! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: polointheparkottawa.com blacktiebingoottawa.com Beer: Upstreet Ruby Social - Bishop's Cellar Click the icon below to listen.
This week’s podcast features Mariam Zohouri, community leader for Mealshare in Ottawa and Montreal. Mealshare works with local restaurants across Canada to provide food to children in the city who otherwise might not eat anything. Mariam shares the details of this non-profit’s work, as well as letting us know some of the best restaurants in the city (including some great ones that work with Mealshare). Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @MealshareTeam www.mealshare.ca Beer: Beau's - Buenos Dias Gruit Ale Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we met Gary Sisson, owner of Garaoke Karaoke and DJ Services, who has been serving the National Capital Region’s Karaoke needs for over 20 years. We discuss his numerous stories about the well known people you might see on a regular night at Yuk Yuk’s, and get some tips on how to properly behave on karaoke night. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: garaoke.ca Beer: Iceberg Beer - Quidi Vidi Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
Our show this week features Maeve Montgomery-Lalonde, independent musician and stand-up comedian. Learn about Maeve’s life as a medical conundrum, her favourite spots around Ottawa, and her encyclopaedic knowledge of Ottawa karaoke. We recorded this episode on Facebook Live, and we had lots of fun doing that. Go check out the video on our Facebook page, if that's something that interests you. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Check out Méabh on Facebook Beer: Moonlight Porter - Waller Street Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
This week’s episode features Sydney Smith, lover of and advocate for all of Canada’s great outdoors. He told us all about Ontario’s crown land, the secrets to getting YouTube to like your channel, and how fast Ottawa changes when you leave the city for a few years. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Crown Land Use Atlas Yakin & Packin - YouTube Beer: Tiger Milk White Stout - Waller Street Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
The show this week features Charlie Hoppner, founder of the band Valois. Apart from hearing about his musical pursuits, we hear about his experiences in film, and discuss how our society deals with and talks about mental health. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: valois.bandcamp.com @valoismusic on Twitter Beer: Payday Saison - Hop City Brewing Co. Click the icon below to listen.
The show this week features Joey Clavette, the founder of street newspaper The Ottawa Wrench, a website and newspaper focusing on homelessness and chronic poverty. We talk about getting a street newspaper up and running, basic income, and mental health. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @TheWrenchOttawa ottawawrench.ca Beer: Lions Summer Ale - Granville Island Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we talk with Greg Houston, a local comedian whose prolific hosting of Ottawa events means you’ve probably already seen him on a stage at some point. Greg shares a little about his Space Jam-themed Ottawa Fringe show and regales us with the story of the first time he bombed a set. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Space Jameration: A Stand-Up Special Yuk Yuk's Summer Comedy Competition Facebook.com/GHoustonComedy @GHoustonComedy on Twitter Beer: Freedom 35 - North American Craft Click the icon below to listen.
This week’s episode features Tom Goldsmith, a software developer and technology enthusiast whose most recent project, Sadblock, aims to rid social media feeds of annoying or negative stories. We also hear stories from Tom’s childhood about growing playing paintball in the woods and giving Diefenbunker tours. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @thetomthought on Twitter tomthought.github.io sadblock.io Beer: Crimzen - Lost Craft Beer Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we sat down with Ottawa’s own 3-time Jeopardy Champion, Grant McSheffrey. Grant tells his story about finally getting on the show, and shares his feelings on Ottawa, including its robust trivia subculture. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Beer: Pale Ale Project - Beyond the Pale Click the icon below to listen.
This week’s episode features Canadian astronaut candidate and up-and-coming Ottawa craft brewmaster Marc Evans. Marc spent a week in Halifax at the beginning of March as one of 32 remaining hopeful astronauts, and he gives us a glimpse of the intense recruitment process so far. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Beer: Saint of Circumstance - Collective Arts Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
On this episode, we spoke with James Fitzgerald, a Carleton student who runs the Carleton esports (Tespa) program on campus. He and his teammates compete nationally and across North America in a huge variety of online multiplayer video games for scholarships and prizes, along with bragging rights. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: TESPA Carleton University Facebook Group Beer: Charlie Wells Dry Hopped Lager - Charles Wells Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
This episode features a professional fantasy hockey expert and one of the co-hosts of the Keeping Karlsson podcast, Brian Kom! He shares some of his experiences spending two years in Japan, along with dispensing some fantasy hockey advice and sharing his favourite ramen in Ottawa. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: keepingkarlsson.com/ Beer: Ten12 - Nita Beer Click the icon below to listen.
This week on the show, we recorded live with two guests (see part 1 here). This interview features Cait O'Malley, owner of Bourbon & Bloom, a wedding and events planning business she started after corporate event planning started to get very repetitive. Find out how she would plan Amaan's dream wedding, and see if you can hear her East Coast accent coming out. Special thanks to Poppa Bean Coffee and Backdrop Restaurant for the awesome coffee and for hosting the live show! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Bourbon & Bloom Click the icon below to listen.
Our guest this week, Amanda McLaren, writes What Happens In Ottawa, a fun blog showcasing all the interesting things you can do around the city. She's had so many fun experiences over the last year and gave us a few great things to check off our lists for 2017! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: WhatHappensInOttawa.com Beer: Aphrodite - Dieu du Ciel Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, the crew talked to Candice and Calvin from Unlocked Ottawa, two of the proud co-founders of the first competitive escape room in Ottawa. We got to try out the competitive, team-based Krylon Crew room in December, and we can confirm it's a totally new and challenging experience. Hear how the founders grew up together in Kanata, split up after high school, then got back together to start this fun venture. You'll also hear more about how the far west end isn't necessarily as boring as it used to be, in case you were thinking that. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Unlocked Ottawa Beer: Old Kentucky Bastard - Nickel Brook Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
This episode features a conversation with a representative of Canada's national dodgeball team and one of the founders of Dodgeball Ottawa, Lynn Kirkpatrick (along with her husband and co-founder Spencer Sarault). Learn about competitive dodgeball as it's played around the world and in Ottawa, and hear how Lynn's team came home with a silver medal from this year's world championships. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Dodgeball Ottawa Beer: Lone Pine West Coast IPA - Sawdust City Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
On this episode of the podcast, we interviewed Scott Sewell. This entrepreneur has started his own business selling ice cream in Ottawa, and is giving a portion of his profits to mental health facilities. Hear from Scott how he's seen Ottawa change as he grows up in the city. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: lovealways.orders@gmail.com - Orders love-always.co (launching soon) Beer: Carol Anne Irish Blonde Ale - Whiprsnapr Brewing Company Click the icon below to listen.
Registered dietician and health care food service worker Clodie Gravel joins the guys this week. She tells us about the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist, discusses the important of food security, and shares the highlights of her recent trip to Costa Rica. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Nope. Beer: Double Chocolate Milk Stout - Big Rig Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
On the podcast this week, we sat down with Rhapsody Blue, a burlesque performer who produces a weekly burlesque show at the Bourbon Room. We talked about the alternative arts scene in Ottawa, different types of burlesque, and a little about keeping a day job while pursuing your passion at night. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Rhapsody Blue Burlesque rhapsodyburlesque on Instagram Beer: Brown Van Brewing - Kolsch Style Ale Click the icon below to listen.
This week, we spoke with OAMA instructor Matt Haché. He discusses some of the lessons he's learned in his BJJ training, tells us stories from some of his fights, and tells us how having to retake grade one helped him get better at learning. Check out Ground Games - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on October 21 at Tudor Hall Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: oama.ca oamateam on Twitter Food: Arlington Five Restaurant Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we sat down with Colin White, an urban sketcher who has made a name for himself by immortalizing everyday Ottawa landmarks with beautiful, unique artwork. We discuss work as a freelance artist and graphic designer, preserving and restoring community landmarks in Ottawa, as well as Colin's attempt to turn his work into a steady income. Here's a piece Colin did of Boushey's, which closed after 70 years in business this summer! See more of Colin's work at colinwhite.ca.
Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: colinwhite.ca Support Colin's work on Patreon @colinwhite on Twitter Food: Side Launch Brewing - Dark Lager Click the icon below to listen.
This week, the guys take a break from guests, and sit down to discuss what's going on around our fair city, and answer some burning questions about Ottawa from the Internet. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Beer: Bicycle Craft Brewery - Juan Almonte Jalapeno Pale Ale Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we met with Matt LeBlanc, who joined us to discuss his work with Secular Recovery Ottawa. We learn a lot about addiction recovery and hear how Matt turned his life around, and how he is now helping others do the same. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @SecularRecovery secular-recovery.org Food: Black Walnut Bakery - Various Desserts/Pastries Click the icon below to listen.
This week's episode features Jeff Menzies, an urban agriculture and food security expert who has moved from dreams of being a chef, to helping feed people on a much larger scale. We chat about the non-profit work he's doing, as well as the best (super healthy, for the most part) places to eat around Ottawa. We also answer some burning listener questions about one of Jeff's former employers, Pure Kitchen, and about vegan cooking in general. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Beer: Flight Delay IPA - Barnstormer Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we talk to Anne-Marie Cenaiko, who works in communications for the government and volunteers all over the city. Hear all about the best Ottawa "foodie" hotspots, what you need to get to the Sandbanks on a bike trip, and yet another endorsement for House of Targ. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @acenaiko on Twitter Beau's Oktoberfest Jane's Walk Ottawa Hidden Harvest Ottawa Good Food Box Beer: Spark House Red Ale - Lake of Bays Brewing Co. Click the icon below to listen.
This episode, the boys sit down with Stefan Jurewicz, a music producer and audio engineer who is currently a part of two bands, Onionface and Trunk. We also learn a little bit about dystopian literature, a favourite of Stefan's, before discussing music, art and coffee in Ottawa. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Stefan on Facebook Onionface Trunk Beer: Fat Tug IPA - Driftwood Beer Click the icon below to listen.
This episode features Brett Kelly, the most prolific indie filmmaker in Canada, with 26 feature films. He just finished directing My Fair Zombie, the musical stage production, and has plans to film a couple more movies this summer! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @BrettKellyEnt on Twitter Beer: Southpaw Beverage Company - HEROES Cold-Filtered Blonde Lager Click the icon below to listen.
This week's show coincides with our two-year anniversary, and we're joined by Cartwright Springs Brewery's founder, Andre Rieux. Andre describes the long road that brought him to buy the property that ended up being the home of his brewery, and shared some great stories of his world travels along the way. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: csbeer.ca @csbbeerBeer: Cartwright Springs - Various Beers Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we celebrate our centennial with Qing Clothing's Samantha Renaud! Samantha talked with us about launching an independent, unisex clothing brand in Ottawa, hairdressing, and how escape rooms have grown in popularity across Canada. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @QingClothing - Instagram & Twitter Qingclothing.com Beer: Cameron's Cream Ale - Cameron's Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
This week, we had a special live podcast event at Frank & Oak, a boutique clothing store in Westboro. This is the second of two interviews this week, with this one featuring Greg Kieran, a stand-up comedian who chatted with us about sports, the independent comedy scene in Ottawa, and his Viktor Krum impression. [Please be advised, this episode features a few curses and some adult language.] Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @Greg_Kieran on Twitter @rukuba on Instagram Click the icon below to listen.
This week, we had a special live podcast event at Frank & Oak, a boutique clothing store in Westboro. This is the first of two interviews this week, with this one featuring Alex Dhavernas from Ministry of Coffee. We talked about the caffeine bean in great detail, the camaraderie of coffee shops in Ottawa, and the importance of fair trade. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Ministry of Coffee Click the icon below to listen.
Dan Modulevsky joined the guys this week to discuss his PhD work at the University of Ottawa in the Pelling Lab. He's been working on growing animal tissue from apples, and working on advances in making biological testing more accurate, cheaper, and more realistic. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Pelling Lab: http://www.pellinglab.net/ Spiderwort Inc: http://spiderwort.bio/ Cellfie Inc: http://cellfie.ca/ Beer: Octopus Wants To Fight IPA - Great Lakes Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
This week on the show, we sat down with Ana and Jeff from Azucar Latin Dance Company. We learned all about salsa (the food, and the dance), and how to meet-cute in the public service! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Azucar Latin Dance Company Ottawa Tool Library Jollification Pressed Beer: David's Tea - Coconut Cream Pie Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we spoke to improv comedians Dani Alon and Chris Hannay from Experimental Farm Theatre. They're also running the Ottawa Improv Festival from April 14-16 at Arts Court, where you'll be able to see several of our past guests (and Chris himself) perform! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: ottawaimprovfestival.com eft-improv.com Beer: Downtown Brown - Amsterdam Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
This week's podcast features Tania Laham, a public servant with Service Canada who is passionate about education and learning. She also enjoys volleyball, board games and escape rooms around Ottawa! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Send Tania an email at tap.movement@gmail.com to get involved with the event she's helping plan with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ottawa this fall. Beer: Steamworks Kolsch - Steamworks Brewing Co. Click the icon below to listen.
This week's podcast features Helenka Zemanek, a world traveller who enjoys Ukrainian dance despite not being Ukranian, and raves about Ottawa's Ethiopian restaurants, despite not being Ethiopian. Amaan is sick this week; see if he makes it through the podcast alive! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: helenka360.wordpress.com Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Society Beer: Root of Evil - Whiprsnapr Brewing Co. Click the icon below to listen.
We talked with our good friend Melissa Stengel this week on the show. She told us about her life in Hintonburg, moving up the management ranks at Starbucks, and the weird kinds of stores you can find in Ottawa. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Beer: Aphrodisiaque - Brasserie Dieu du Ciel Click the icon below to listen.
Eric Turmelle, burgeoning comedy writer and good friend of ours, joins us to chat about hockey, the LeBreton Flats development, and a little about life in suburban Ottawa. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: ottawhatpodcast.com/news Beer: Le Cœur Noir - Beau's Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
This episode features actor Hamza Haq, who came to visit from Montreal to discuss auditions, his role on the Shomi show The Art of More, and to tell us about his love of Kinder Surprises. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Look Kool - TVO Kids The Art of More - Shomi Beer: All Or Nothing Brewhouse - Hopfenweisse A photo posted by Ottawhat? (@ottawhat) on Feb 3, 2016 at 12:34pm PST
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This week, we introduce everybody to our newest Ottawhat News writer, Mike Holuj. We talked about his workload studying aerospace engineering at Carleton, the process of writing a book in a month last November, and his band Trunk's upcoming album. The guy has a lot going on, is what we're saying. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Mike's writing on Medium Mike's Band - Trunk Mike's Music on its own Beer: Farm Table: 80 Shilling - Beau's Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
This week on the show, we had singer-songwriter Kelly Ann Wilson come on and discuss her music. We talked about growing up and living on a farm in Carleton Place, and her experiences on stages big and small around Ottawa. Kelly Ann also decided to let us premiere her newest music video right here, and she performed 'Clean' for us live on the show. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Video premiere of "Clean" by Kelly Ann Wilson kwilsonmusic on Instagram Kelly Ann Wilson on iTunes Kelly Ann Wilson - Google Play Music Beer: Kichesippi Beer Co. - Wuchak Black Click the icon below to listen.
This week, we had Brian Lee on the show. Our good friend came back to catch us up on the last 18 months, some of the new things he's up to, and just to chat about what's going on these days in Ottawa. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: sonsofpluto.com Quinn’s Open Mic unwindmedia.com/feedback Beer: Stranger than Fiction - Collective Arts Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we met with Sandy Powell, from the Help At Home Association. HAHA is a charitable organization that is growing quickly, and rightfully so, because their goal is to help support families with children with severe illnesses like cancer. Learn how you can get involved, and a little about how the project got started, as well as some of the interesting things you can do in the far north-west end of Ottawa. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: haha.world Beer: Fireside Extra Special Bitter - Collingwood Brewery
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Duncan and the gang chat about textbook prices, play the Christmas game "What's in the Box?", and discuss outlandish theories about possible future Star Wars films. BREW DONKEY CONTEST: We're running a contest in partnership with Brew Donkey, and you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. The question we're asking this week is:Which local craft beer would you like to see on tap across Ottawa? Entry details at ottawhatpodcast.com/brewdonkey! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Nothing here! Beer: Winter Weiss - Muskoka Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
Joe Stouffclair sat down with us this week, to discuss some of the antics going on when he supply teaches, he discusses his experience growing up with 8 siblings, and he even sings us his hit song about OC Transpo, Articulated Dreams (starts at 20:39). BREW DONKEY CONTEST: We're running a contest in partnership with Brew Donkey, and you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. The question we're asking this week is:Which local craft beer would you like to see on tap across Ottawa?Entry details at ottawhatpodcast.com/brewdonkey! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: https://soundcloud.com/joestouffclair https://joestouffersinclair.carbonmade.com Beer: Wuchak Black - Kichesippi Beer Co. Click the icon below to listen.
We talked to Monica Haberl this week. This friend of the show talked with us about gender equality, about her experiences growing up in Ottawa, and a little about hockey. BREW DONKEY CONTEST: We're running a contest in partnership with Brew Donkey, and you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. The question we're asking this week is:Which local craft beer would you like to see on tap across Ottawa? Entry details at ottawhatpodcast.com/brewdonkey! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Not this time! Beer: Full City Coffee Porter - Forked River Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
Natalie Poirier was on the show this week! She talked with us about the 6-week solo hike across Ontario, dubbed The Brain Venture, that she completed this summer, to raise money for Angioma Alliance Canada. We also discussed what it's like growing up in Carp, and going to rugby nationals while studying at Queens. BREW DONKEY CONTEST (Week 5): We're running a contest this week in partnership with Brew Donkey, and you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. The question we're asking this week is:Which local craft beer would you like to see on tap across Ottawa? Entry details at ottawhatpodcast.com/brewdonkey! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: facebook.com/thebrainventure angioma.ca Beverage: Saturday Night Cream Ale - Stack Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
Chris Bailey re-joined us this week, making him our first official repeat guest (and well deserving of that title). We dicussed the upcoming release of his new book, The Productivity Project, coming out in January. We also got deep into discussion about working effectively and being productive. We also have a galley proof (limited edition pre-release) of his book to give away to one of our lucky listeners. All you have to do to enter is tell us your favourite word, on any social network, as long as we can see it (you'll have to tag us), and you'll be entered in the draw. If you're using Twitter, be sure to tag us (@ottawhatpodcast) and Chris (@wigglechicken) in the Tweet! Good luck! BREW DONKEY CONTEST (Week 4): We're running a contest this week in partnership with Brew Donkey, where each week you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. Find out right now how you can enter at ottawhatpodcast.com/brewdonkey! It's so easy to enter, why wouldn't you? Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: A Life of Productivity Pre-order Chris' book! Beverage: Listen to enter our Brew Donkey contest! Click the icon below to listen.
It's a huge week for Ottawhat; we sat down with our Mayor, Jim Watson! We discussed his history in the public service, some of what life is like in his world, and a few of the things Ottawa is facing over the next couple of years. His Worship also trolled us hard about waiting so long to have him on the show. CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT (Week 3): We're running a contest this week in partnership with Brew Donkey, where each week you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. Find out right now how you can enter at ottawhatpodcast.com/brewdonkey! It's so easy to enter, why wouldn't you? Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Lunch Box Ottawa. If you're looking for an exciting lunch option delivered straight to your workplace, send an order through their website or download the App for iOS or Android. Order a lunch today and they'll take the time, so you don't have to! Links: Ottawa2017.ca Beer: Listen to enter our contest! Click the icon below to listen.
We had podcasters and big-time Ottawa Fury supporters Jon Eden and Ryan Shannon on this week. We discussed the Ottawa Fury's big championship game coming up in New York this weekend, soccer culture in Canada, and what real soccer fans do around Ottawa when they're not supporting their team. SPECIAL RE-ANNOUNCEMENT (Week 2): We're running a contest this week in partnership with Brew Donkey, where each week you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. Find out right now how you can enter at ottawhatpodcast.com/brewdonkey! It's so easy to enter, why wouldn't you? Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Ours Is The Fury Podcast @OITFury on Twitter Red Nation Online Beer: French Press Vanilla Stout - Double Trouble Brewing Co. Click the icon below to listen.
Paul Foster from Poppa Bean Coffee came on the show this week. We talked about the making of coffee, beer, and maple syrup, and some of the greatest activities in Ottawa, like farmer's markets, shawarma and watching football. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We're also starting a contest this week in partnership with Brew Donkey, where each week you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. Find out right now how you can enter at ottawhatpodcast.com/brewdonkey! It won't always be as easy to enter as it is this week! Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: poppabean.ca gfmottawa.ca cumberlandfarmersmarket.ca metcalfefm.com ottawafarmersmarket.caBeer: Boghopper - from Beau's Oktoberfest Mix Pack Click the icon below to listen.
The guys sit down with Stephen and Jared from Immersive Films to discuss some of their latest projects. Find out why they're headed to LA soon, how they met Henry Burris, and their tiny connection to Jennifer Lawrence. Editor's Note: Leave a comment if you think we should stop doing Reddit Rabble. Or if you want it to stay. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: immersivefilms.ca Immersive Films on Instagram YouTube Channel Beer: Weiss O'Lantern - from Beau's Oktoberfest Mix Pack Click the icon below to listen.
We decided to do something a little different on the show this week after hitting another arbitrary milestone. After a short discussion on the Canadian election, we discuss some of our favourite guests in the last 6 months or so, and try out a few new segments. We also tease something BIG coming in a few weeks, so feel free to speculate on what that might be. Sponsor - This week, we'd really appreciate it if you'd rate the show on iTunes. It's really easy, just visit this link on your computer to open the show in iTunes or search for 'Ottawhat' in the Apple Podcasts app. This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Ottawhat? News Beer: And Boom Gose The Dynamite - from Beau's Oktoberfest Mix Pack Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we spoke with Leslie Cserepy, an actor and improvisor who spent the better part of the the past year performing in Game of Bones with Eddie May Murder Mysteries. You can see Leslie performing with Experimental Farm Theatre and in Eddie May's new show, Sherlock, starting this weekend at the Velvet Room in the Market. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Lunchbox Catering. LunchBox is a fresh, gourmet lunch delivery concept that aims to enhance your lunch experience. If you're looking for an exciting lunch option delivered straight to your workplace, place an order through the App or website. Links: Eddie May Murder Mysteries Experimental Farm Theatre Improv Beer: Haters Gonna Hate - from Beau's Oktoberfest Mix Pack Click the icon below to listen.
This week on Ottawhat, we sat down with Rockland Academy of Martial Arts manager and MMA fighter Fred Stonehouse. We learned what it's like starting out in martial arts, the fast-paced and incredibly tiring nature of MMA competitions, and we considered whether Ronald McDonald would beat Wendy (from Wendy's) in a fight. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: oama.ca @fredstonehouse on Twitter Fred's Music on YouTube (and a new vlog) Beer: Boundary Ale - Moosehead Click the icon below to listen.
In this episode, we spoke to Megan Miller, a musician living in Ottawa and performing this weekend at Pressed in Ottawa and The Table in Montreal with her band, Valois. Megan talks with us about her issues trying to rejoin her bandmates in the US after being deported, and about something she calls buttvertising. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: andthekidsmusic.com Oct 2nd at Pressed - "Megan Miller Night" Oct 4th in Montreal at The Plant Nov 19th CD release show at Live On Elgin! Beer: Creemore Springs - Oktoberfest Click the icon below to listen.
This week on the podcast, we sat down with Matt Tanner. He's a producer at Iversoft Solutions, a mobile software company. We discuss home improvement projects, the changing technology landscape in Ontario, and the pursuit of happyness. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @mtanner613 iversoft.ca firestarterdigital.com Beer: Hops and Robbers Extra Delicious IPA - Double Trouble Brewing Co. Click the icon below to listen.
This week on the show, we spoke to Jessica Huether from Ottawa Geek Market. She told us all about the event, going on during October 3rd and 4th at the Nepean Sportsplex. Jessica also works with Carnival Diablo, Canada's only* carnival sideshow. Listen as we discuss all things geek, and get a taste of Jessica's unpublished Star Wars fan fiction. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Jessica on Instagram geekmarket.ca Ottawa Geek Market on Facebook www.carnivaldiablo.com Beer: Prison Break Pilsner - Double Trouble Brewing Co. Click the icon below to listen.
On this episode, we chatted with Mrigank Shail. He's a doctor fresh out of med school who's been all over the world studying and trying to better the world. We discuss the residency application process, his weird collection, and talk a little politics in light of the upcoming election. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: www.physiciansofoath.org Vote Compass Beer: Big Mouth Pale Ale - Hop City Brewing Co. Click the icon below to listen.
This week on the show, we met with Josh and Mel from the Mayfair Theatre. These diehard movie buffs told us all about the origins of the theatre, why they can't screen Star Wars (as much as they might want to), and why Michael Bay movies aren't welcome at the theatre (but they'll play The Room every month). Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: mayfairtheatre.ca @MayfairTheatre on Twitter Beer: Farm Table: Helles - Beau's Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
This week on the show, we sat down with Julia de Carlo. She's a teacher, born and raised in Ottawa, who loves beaches and made full use of this summer to get married and to go on her honeymoon with our very own Rob Attrell! Julia also gives us the lowdown on exactly what its like to be married to Rob (complete with the second half of their newlyweds trivia; listen to Rob's answers from just before the wedding here), and tells us how it feels to be stuck on an island with Rob for 2 weeks. Sponsor - This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Also, if you're a fan of local band Sons of Pluto (friends of the show), you can support their upcoming EP by purchasing a band t-shirt as part of their Teespring campaign. You only have until the end of the month to order yours! Check it out and pick up your shirt at Teespring.com/sop5. Links:
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Julia and her Taylorettes at Taylor's Ottawa concert Beer: Kona Brewing Company - Big Wave Golden Ale Click the icon below to listen.
This week, we sat down with Andrea Valois and Andrea McCoy from Ottawa Dog Rescue. We discussed how the dog rescue process works, their annual fundraising event Rock & Rescue Ottawa, and just some of the reasons you'd want to rescue a dog. We also play doggy trivia, which consists mostly of Amaan and Rob stealing answers from the knowledgeable Andreas. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Rock and Rescue Ottawa @RockRescueOtt on Twitter otowndogrescue.com @ottawadogrescue on Twitter Beer: Beau's Brewery - MaddAddamites NooBroo Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, Daniel Cress joined us to talk about his work in media, currently at CTV News Ottawa. We discuss how CTV uses modern technology to tell stories quickly and effectively on the scene. Dan also added to our list of best spots for food and entertainment around Ottawa and discussed the convenience of living downtown. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @DSCress on Twitter https://danielcress.wordpress.com/ Beer: Muskoka Brewery - Moonlight Kettle Click the icon below to listen.
This week, we spoke with Tavis Maplesden, stand-up comedian and all-around great guy. He helps run the Grindr Comedy show at the Daily Grind, as well as the Sunday Night Roast comedy show at Pour Boy every month. Find out if he's any good at identifying comedians by their jokes (and Keegan's impressions). Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Grindr Comedy The Infamous Harry Potter Roast (Find Out More) Tavis' YouTube (yep, we found it) Tavis on Twitter (Maybe he'll use it more if you shame him there) Beer: Old Tomorrow - Canadian Pale Ale Click the icon below to listen.
Stephanie Ko was our guest this week on the show. She's pursuing her Master's in Public Health at Queens, and she has started a calligraphy and card-making business called Simply Steph Ko. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: SimplyStephKo SimplyStephKo - Instagram @stephkoanie - Twitter Tea: Teavana - Precious White Peach White Tea Click the icon below to listen.
This week, the gang does some catching up with one of their own. One of Ottawhat's hosts, Rob Attrell, works for the government, writes part time for MobileSyrup.com, and podcasts at least 2 hours a week. Learn a little about what Rob has been up to in the last year, how prep for his July 25th wedding is going, and how Keegan is terrible at leaving clean edit points. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: UnwindMedia.com blog.robattrell.com Beer: Double Trouble Brewing: Revenge of the Ginger - Kickin’ Ginger Red IPA Click the icon below to listen.
On this episode, we sat down with Megan Honey, an up-and-coming standup comedian who will be competing this summer in a couple of comedy contests at Absolute Comedy and Yuk Yuks (links below). We learn a little about where she finds her material, discuss how female comics can be treated on and around the stage, and Keegan tries out a few of his worst jokes on Megan. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @MegsHoney on Twitter Yuk Yuk's (See Megan on July 21st) Absolute Comedy (See Megan on July 27th) Beer: Side Launch Brewing Company - Wheat Beer Click the icon below to listen.
This week, we sat down with training librarian and new mom Jessica Dubois. She told us all about her experiences with part-time online learning, her experiences working as a student in the library at the Supreme Court, and how running a library gets pretty complicated when digital books are involved. Is Ottawhat? a comedy podcast? Let us know if you think we're a funny podcast that happens to interview people, or an interview podcast that happens to make jokes. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Nic Brabant - Renovation And Garage Door Installation Beer: Brasseurs RJ - Death Valley Click the icon below to listen.
In this episode, we chatted with Jacques Breau. Jacques is a woodworker at End Grain Woodworks and a vinyl collector, and you can find him all over Ottawa this summer on his trusty bike. We talked about getting into woodworking, some of his big projects, and why you might not always need to measure twice. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: grainchronicles.blogspot.ca Endgrain.ca Beer: Cassel Brewery: Railroad Special - Maple Rye Click the icon below to listen.
This episode features our conversation with Franco Varriano. He helps organize and run networking events for young entrepreneurs all over the city. He's worked with a number of local startup businesses, and he hosts a podcast about interesting people and their successes called Hack to Start. Check out links to the monthly networking events he's involved with going on around Ottawa down below. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: @FrancoVarriano - Twitter Capital Drinks Startup Grind - Ottawa Hack to Start Podcast Beer: Beau's Brewery - Wag the Wolf Click the icon below to listen.
This week, we spoke to Evan and Shane from Alpaca Party Productions. They do a weekly podcast and a web series called A Mouthful of Shane. We talked about their experiences going through school in Ottawa and recorded a live episode of A Mouthful of Shane, which which you can now watch below! Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Alpaca Party - Facebook Alpaca Party Podcast Alpaca Party - YouTube Beer: St. Ambroise - Oatmeal Stout Click the icon below to listen.
In this episode, we spoke to culinary nutrition expert Jenni Beharry. She's trained in human geography, television broadcasting, and nutrition, and she's volunteered for Camp Quality for the last several years now. Learn about the health benefits of kombucha, why you should avoid the bear-shaped honey bottle unless you have a gaping wound, and why everybody needs to spend more time in the woods. One good way to get outdoors more this summer is to volunteer at Camp Quality! They really need volunteers, and you can hang out with Keegan and Jenni (and Becca, Kevin, Chris and Nat) in August if you get involved! Check out this recipe for delicious, healthy tahini cookies Jenni made for us on the show! Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Camp Quality Eastern Ontario Camp Quality New Heights Caven Nutrition GroupKombucha: Rise Kombucha - Hibiscus & Rose Hips Click the icon below to listen.
In this episode, we met up with the founder of Brew Donkey, a beer delivery and local brewery tour company. We learned about why business school convinced Brad to quit his job, how he got his start in a food truck specializing in baked goods, and all about the trouble Brew Donkey have had this spring with TICO (learn more about it here). Find out how Brad plans to sort this out, including the possibility of an international beer-themed travel agency called Brew Eagle sometime in the distant future. For the time being, you can help support Brew Donkey by contributing to their Indiegogo campaign, and you can even go on a free tour of local breweries while you're at it! Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Brew Donkey Brad (and Brew Donkey)'s Indiegogo CampaignBeer: Acadian Groove Canadian Maple Porter - Flying Monkeys Brewery The Darkness Oatmeal Stout - Beyond the Pale Click the icon below to listen.
This week on Ottawhat, we sat down with Alexis Scott. She's one of the co-founders of Vacant House Theatre, a company that is putting on a production of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune starting tonight, May 21, in a basement apartment downtown! You can still get tickets here right now! We talked about Alexis' obsession with acting workshops, the ups and downs of founding a theatre company, and what it's like putting on shows in weird spaces. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Vacant House Theatre Vacant House Theatre presents: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune - May 21-30Beer: Summerweiss - Musoka Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
This week's episode features Keegan's brother Branden On! He's into all kinds of creative endeavours like acting, playing music, and drawing. We also heard some crazy stories about what it's like growing up with Keegan, which we had always suspected would be pretty traumatic. We made it to a year! Go rate us on iTunes if you never thought we'd make it!! Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: indecisiveimage.tumblr.com - Branden's Doodle Blog @brandenon on TwitterBeer: Headstock IPA - Nickel Brook Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
On Ottawhat this week, we met former UFC fighter and Ottawa native Mark "Boots" Holst. He spoke to us about his experiences in the ring, teaching the new generation of fighters, and what it's like to train with George St. Pierre. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts Mark on Facebook @bootsholstWine: Lighthouse Riesling - VQA Click the icon below to listen.
In this episode, we spoke with Lilly Tran, a closed-captioner for adult films. We discussed some of the weird things Lilly's heard around her relatively normal office, learned some interesting facts about possible e-cigarette legislation, and were enlightened on some of the downsides of modeling as a young female. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Cupid's Hot DogsWe had cookies this week instead of beer, from Boko Bakery on Elgin Street. Click the icon below to listen.
This week on the podcast, we spoke to Darren Shackleton, President of the Ottawa chapter of the Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals. We had a great conversation about professional development, the food service industry, and volunteer firefighting (which Darren also does). Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: cafp.com CAFP Ottawa on Facebook CAFP Ottawa on Twitter Beer: Fire in the Rye - Double Trouble Brewing Click the icon below to listen.
In this episode, we sat down with Drew McFadyen from Grimprov Ottawa, a local long-form improvisational comedy troupe. We learned about the various ways improv can improve your life, what Dungeons and Dragons has in common with improv comedy, and this week's speed round showed us just how quickly Drew can think on his feet. Grimprov performs at the Cock and Lion Pub, 202 Sparks Street, on the first and last Wednesday of every month (8:00pm start time). Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Grimprov Ottawa Blog Grimprov on Facebook Beer: Beau's B-Sides - Gigantic: La Formidable Click the icon below to listen.
In this episode, we talked to Justin Van Leeuwen, a local photographer who somehow manages to balance spending time with his kids and photographing some of the city's most important people! Find out how Justin uses Twitter to find and connect with people near and far, and how evolving camera technology affects professional shutterbugs. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: http://jvlphoto.com/ @justinvl on Twitter Beer: Brakeman's Session Ale - Junction Craft Brewing Inc. Click the icon below to listen.
This week, we sat down with Natalie Stewart, an elementary school teacher and Camp Quality volunteer coordinator. She discussed her career as a teacher and some of the differences between teaching various grade levels. Natalie also told us all about the incredible Camp Quality, a one-week non-profit summer camp giving young cancer patients the opportunity to spend a week away from their normal lives having stress-free fun. The camps, which are run and managed by volunteers, exist all over the world. The Eastern Ontario Camp Quality takes place near Lanark, Ontario, and they are actively looking for volunteers for this year's camp. If you've ever wanted to spend a week at camp with Keegan, this is the camp for you! Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: campquality.org Email Natalie about volunteering at natalie.stewart@campquality.org Beer: Strong Patrick Red Ale - Beau's Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
In this episode, we talked to Jantine Van Kregten, the incredibly knowledgable director of communications at Ottawa Tourism. We talked about attracting people to our great city by speed dating with journalists, some of the city's plans for Canada's 150th anniversary celebration in 2017, and our interesting relationship with the Dutch and their tulips. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: ottawatourism.ca Beer: Karma Citra - Great Lakes Brewing Co. Click the icon below to listen.
In this episode, we sat down with Waubgeshig Rice. He's a video journalist working for the CBC in Ottawa, he's published a book of short stories and last year put out a novel called Legacy. We discussed some of his favourite experiences as a video journalist, the influence of technology and social media on reporting news, and spoke about important aboriginal issues affecting Ontario and all of Canada. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: waub.ca Legacy - Theytus Books cbc.ca/ottawa Beer: Heller Highwater - Kichessippi Beer Co. Click the icon below to listen.
On the show this week, we sat down with Michael Townsend, a software developer and founder of doublespeakgames.com, creator of two very popular online games, A Dark Room and Gridland. We talked about growing up playing and making computer games, making it to the top of the iTunes charts, and balancing a day job with your passions. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: doublespeakgames.com A Dark Room Gridland Beer: Maple Porter - Nickel Brook Brewery Click the icon below to listen.
This week, we sat down with comedian Colin Giles, who has been contributing to our Classic Ottawa segment for the last few weeks. He's part of two improv troupes, EFT Improv and Hall of Justice, and has also been putting his energy into writing comedy. Sponsor - This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show. Links: Experimental Farm Theatre Hall of Justice Improv Beer: Russian Gun Imperial Stout - Grand River Brewing Click the icon below to listen.