Best CJSR FM 88.5 Podcasts (2025)

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WE WERE BRONCOS - Lucas Frison Interview 22:57

6h ago22:57

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Christian Zyp interviews Lucas Frison (director) about his 6 docu-series WE WERE BRONCOS. It revolves around Ryan Straschnitzki's journey to try and make the National Team for Canada's wheelchair basketball game and a potential trip to Los Angels for the 2028 Paralympics. The former member of the Humboldt Broncos was paralyzed from the chest down i…

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Revisiting: Crackin' a Cold One (sustainably) 28:58

10h ago28:58

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This episode originally aired on May 17, 2021: Terra Informers Curt Blandy and Liam Harrap explore sustainable brewing with Steve Beauchesne at Beaus Brewing. They also chat with Christine O'Grady, from UCalgary’s Advancing Canadian Water Assets, and Jeremy McLaughlin, Head Brewer, on the Village Brewery project on making beer with waste water! We …

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GRIFFIN IN SUMMER - Julia Berman Interview - Rainbow Vision Film Festival 2025 18:20

2d ago18:20

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Lindsey Campbell interviews Julia Berman (producer) about the feature film GRIFFIN IN SUMMER. See it as part of Rainbow Visions Film Festival on Sat May 17th at 7:15 pm at the Metro Cinema. In GRIFFIN IN SUMMER an aspiring young playwright Griffin Nafly, summer break means it's time to stage another dramatic new play, this time an ambitious cross b…

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SABBATH QUEEN - Sandi Dubowski Interview - Rainbow Visions Film Festival 2025 18:47

3d ago18:47

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Lucas Anders interviews Sandi Dubowski (director/producer) about the documentary SABBATH QUEEN. See it as part of Rainbow Visions Film Festival Sunday May 18th at 3:00pm at the Metro Cinema. Filmed over 21 years, SABBATH QUEEN follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie's epic journey as the dynastic heir of 38 generations of Orthodox rabbis, including the Chi…

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FLASHBACK - Peter Hays Interview - Rainbow Visions Film Festival 2025 31:23

3d ago31:23

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Christian Zyp interviews Peter Hays (director) about the documentary FLASHBACK that focuses on the legendary club from the 80's nightlife scene in Edmonton. Catch a screening of FLASHBACK at the Metro Cinema on May 18th, 2025 at 5:30 pm. FLASHBACK is the story of a defiant disco dance culture of sweat and sex and drugs and fashion in Edmonton. It b…

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SALLY! - Deborah Craig Interview - Rainbow Visions FIlm Festival 2025 33:56

3d ago33:56

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Christian Zyp interviews Deborah Craig (director) about her documentary SALLY! You can see it Sunday May 18th, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Metro Cinema as part of the Rainbow Visions Film Fest. SALLY! focuses on Sally Gearhart: lesbian, feminist, professor, and fantasy author who helped transform the world for gay people —but too few folks know of this hidd…

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Revisiting: Soakin’ Up The Sun With Solar Power 28:59

7d ago28:59

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This episode originally aired on July 8, 2019: This week on Terra Informa, we discuss solar energy, including topics such as the definition of solar, how it works, the pros and cons to solar, and who the solar power leaders are around the world. ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★By CJSR 88.5 FM

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SAINTS AND WARRIORS - Patrick Shannon Interview - NorthWest FIlm Fest 2025 17:22

9d ago17:22

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Lucas Anders interviews Patrick Shannon (director) about the documentary SAINTS AND WARRIORS. See it as part of NorthWest Film Fest on Saturday May 10th at 4:45 pm at the Metro Cinema. SAINTS AND WARRIORS, a documentary featuring the leaders of iconic Indigenous-Haida basketball team, the Skidegate Saints as they compete for two titles - defending …

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SEGAL - Vernon Davidson & B.J. Maier Interview - NorthWest Film Fest 2025 25:28

9d ago25:28

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Lindsey Campbell interviews Vernon Davidson (director) and B.J. Maier (editor) about the documentary SEGAL about actor George Segal. See it as part of NorthWest FIlm Fest on May 10th at 12:00 pm the Metro Cinema. SEGAL looks at the life and career of George Segal. From a shy kid from Long Island to a sought-after leading man during Hollywood's most…

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SATURDAY - Jessica Hall Interview - NorthWest Film Fest 2025 17:48

12d ago17:48

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Christian Zyp interviews Jessica Hall (director) about her short film SATURDAY. You can see it as part of NorthWest Film Fest Saturday May 9, 2025 at 9:15 pm at the Metro Cinema. SATURDAY is a tribute to filmmaker Jessica Hall’s sister and mother, chronicling their journey as Katherine navigates life with an intellectual disability. Shot in Whiteho…

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Revisiting: De-Extinction - Should We Resurrect Extinct Animal Species? 29:05

14d ago29:05

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This episode originally aired on January 14, 2019: What if we could bring extinct animal species back from the dead? This week, Terra Informer Sofia Osborne brings us a story about de-extinction: Sofia brings us a story about de-extinction: the use of selective breeding, cloning, and genetic engineering to “resurrect” extinct species. This technolo…

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DARK MATCH - Lowell Dean Interview - NorthWest Film Fest 2025 16:28

17d ago16:28

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Christian Zyp interviews Lowell Dean (director/writer) DARK MATCH, filmed in Edmonton and a finalist for the Edmonton FIlm Prize 2025. You can see DARK MATCH as part of NorthWest Film Festival (NWFF) Mon May 12th @ 9:30pm at Metro Cinema. In DARK MATCH, Miss Behave and her fellow wrestlers reach a creepy destination for an unsanctioned car. They re…

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MICRO BUDGET - Morgan Evans and Patrick Noth Interview - NWFF 2025 22:15

19d ago22:15

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Christian Zyp interviews Morgan Evans (director/writer) and Patrick Noth (actor/writer) abou their film MICRO BUDGET. See it as part of NorthWest Film Fest Saturday May 10th at 9:30 pm at the Metro Cinema. MICRO BUDGET revolves around wannabe filmmaker Terry (Patrick Noth) on the cusp of discovering he's about to be a father. So, he does what any o…

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Revisiting: Spring Confessional 29:08

21d ago29:08

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This episode originally aired on May 4, 2020: This week several Terra Informers reflect on the changing seasons, and what spring means to them. Listen in for some great ambient spring sounds and grateful reflections on the warmer air around us. Download program log. ★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★…

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LUCY: THE STOLEN LIVES OF ELEPHANTS - Fern Levitt Interview - NWFF 2025 31:37

22d ago31:37

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Christian Zyp interviews Fern Levitt (director) about her documentary LUCY: THE STOLEN LIVES OF ELEPHANTS. It screens as part of NorthWest Film Fest Tuesday May 13th, 2025 at 7:00 pm aat Metro Cinema. LUCY: THE STOLEN LIVES OF ELEPHANTS does focus on the elephant currently living in captivity at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, but it also examines how thi…

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FASCINASIAN FILM FESTIVAL - Su Chau & Shawn Tse (Festival Co-Directors) Interview 27:19

22d ago27:19

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Christian Zyp interviews Su Chau & Sean Tse (Festival Co-Directors) about the FascinAsian Film Festival taking place May 9th - 11th, 2025 at the Landmark CIty Centre Cinemas. This is the first time the FascinAsian Film Festival is being showcased in Edmonton. It is a culturally specific film festival based in the Prairie provinces. The festival cel…

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VULCANIZADORA - Joel Potrykus Interview - CUFF 2025 20:09

27d ago20:09

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Lucas Anders interviews Joel Potrykus (director/writer/actor) about his new film VULCANIZADORA. See the Alberta Premiere as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Saturday April 26th, 2025 at 4:15 pm at the Globe CInema. A heavy metal slacker comedy, VULCANIZADORA cascades into an existential nightmare and journey through themes of…

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CRIP TRIP - Daniel Ennett and Fredrick Kroetsch Interview 32:56

28d ago32:56

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Christian Zyp interviews Fredrick Kroetsch (director/producer) and Daniel Ennett (director/producer) about their 6 episode documentary series CRIP TRIP. See in on Accessibility Media Inc. AMI+ is a free, accessible streaming platform offering original, entertaining and inclusive content relating to the disability community. The series premieres Apr…

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Revisiting: Cycling and the Environment 29:01

28d ago29:01

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This episode originally aired on June 2, 2020: June is Bike Month in Edmonton and lots of other cities, so we're bringing you the right content for the season! On this episode Terra Informer Curtis Blandy talks to Bike Edmonton Executive Director Chris Chan and LuGr Enterprises Founder Luke Grayston. Chan talks about his inspiration for, and experi…

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THE LAST PODCAST - Dean Alioto, Eric Tabach. Gabriel Rush and Kaikane Interview - CUFF 2025 35:17

30d ago35:17

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Christian Zyp interviews Dean Alioto (dir/writer), Eric Tabach (actor). Gabriel Rush (actor) and Kaikane (actor) about the film THE LAST PODCAST. See the International Premiere as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Sat April 26th, 2025 @ 9:45 pm at the Globe Cinema. Director Dean Alioto, producer Ali Widdoes and cast Kaikane & …

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EBONY & IVORY - Jim Hosking Interview - CUFF 2025 15:50

1M ago15:50

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Lucas Anders interviews Jim Hosking (writer/director) about his new feature EBONY & IVORY. See the Canadian Premiere at the Calgary International Film Festival (CUFF) Saturday April 19th at 6:45 pm at the Globe Cinema. Director Jim Hosking, and actors Sky Elobar & Gil Gex will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A. You all know the song EBONY &…

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SOMETHING BETTER CHANGE - Joe Keithley & Scott Crawford - CUFF 2025 30:10

1M ago30:10

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Christian Zyp interviews Joe Keithley (D.O.A.) & Scott Crawford (director) about the documentary SOMETHING BETTER CHANGE. See the International Premiere as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Saturday April 19th @ 4:30 pm at the Globe Cinema. The story of D.O.A. frontman Joey “Shithead” Keithley, who transitioned from a punk act…

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TWO WOMEN - Catherine Léger Interview - CUFF 2025 17:49

1M ago17:49

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Lucas Anders interviews Catherine Léger (writer/producer) about the film TWO WOMEN (Deux Femmes En Or). See it the Alberta Premiere as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) Sunday April 20th, 2025 @ 1:30 pm OR Wednesday April 23rd, 2025 @ 7:00 pm at the Globe Cinema. TWO WOMEN focuses on struggling mothers grappling with unfulfilled …

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$POSITIONS - Brandon Daley Interview - CUFF 2025 21:42

1M ago21:42

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Lucas Anders interviews writer and director Brandon Daley about his film $POSITIONS. See the International Premiere at the Calgary Underground FIlm Festival (CUFF) on Friday April 18th @ 6:45pm at the Globe Cinema. Director Brandon Daley will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A. When Mike Alvarado's crypto investment strategy decays into a fu…

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Revisiting: An Ode to Beavers 28:58

1M ago28:58

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This episode originally aired on March 21, 2022: Have you ever come face to face with the majestic beaver? Have you ever thought about just how impactful the little dam-builders are to the ecosystems they inhabit? This week, Sara Chitsaz, Hannah Cunningham, and Dylan Hall (a Terra Informa alum!) discuss Glynnis Hood's book The Beaver Manifesto, as …

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REVERIES: THE MIND PRISON - Matt Barats and Anthony Oberbeck Interview - CUFF 2025 28:47

1M ago28:47

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Christian Zyp interviews Matt Barats (writer/actor) and Anthony Oberbeck (writer/actor) about their film REVERIES: THE MIND PRISON. You can see the World Premiere as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) Sunday April 20th, 2025 at 6:45 pm at the Globe Cinema. Director Graham Mason and Screenwriters/ Stars Matt Barats & Anthony Oberbe…

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THIS TOO SHALL PASS - Rob Grant Interview - CUFF 2025 23:47

1M ago23:47

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Christian Zyp interviews Rob Grant (writer/director) about his feature THIS TOO SHALL PASS. See the Alberta Premiere of the film at the Calgary Underground Film Festival on Saturday April 26th, 2025 @ 6:30 pm at the Globe Cinema. Rob Grant will be in attendance, plus local cast & crew for a Q&A after the screening. THIS TOO SHALL PASS focuses on sh…

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SKEET - Nik Sexton & Sean Dalton Interview 35:38

1M ago35:38

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Christian Zyp interviews Nik Sexton (director/writer) and Sean Dalton (actor) about the film SKEET. You can see it at the Metro Cinema Sat April 19th, 2025 at 3:30 pm. Nik Sexton will be in attendance for a Q&A after this screening. SKEET follows Billy Skinner (Sean Dalton) after being recently released from prison. He returns to his transformed lo…

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Revisiting: The Evolution of Climate Language 29:53

1M ago29:53

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This episode originally aired on August 9, 2021: Finding the language to build sustained public engagement on the climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges faced by science communicators today. In this episode, Terra Informers Sonak Patel and Elizabeth Dowdell consider the role that language plays in communicating the climate crisis and how …

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LUNATIC: THE LUNA VACHON STORY - Kate Kroll Interview - CUFF 2025 27:05

2M ago27:05

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Christian Zyp interviews Kate Kroll (director/producer) about her feature documentary LUNATIC: THE LUNA VACHON STORY. It's screening Thursday April 24th @ 6:30 pm at the Globe Cinema as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF). Kate will be in attendance for the Q&A following the screening. LUNATIC profiles the complex life of famed WWF…

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SHADOW OF GOD - Michael Peterson Interview - CUFF 2025 27:40

2M ago27:40

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Christian Zyp interviews Michael Peterson (director/co-producer) about his new film SHADOW OF GOD. It is making its North American Premiere at the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Mon April 21st at 7 pm at the Globe Cinema. Michael will bw in attendance for the screening and a Q&A to follow. SHADOW OF GOD... When several of his fellow Va…

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Revisiting: All about BIRDS 29:01

2M ago29:01

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This episode originally aired on June 3, 2019: This week, Charlotte Thomasson talked to resident Nature Nut, John Acorn, about local bird songs and birding stories, with audio captured by Terra Informers live in Edmonton, Alberta, near Drumheller, Alberta, and on Saturna Island in British Columbia. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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LOBBY FEST, THE LAST VIDEO STORE and More - Kevin Martin Interview 39:02

2M ago39:02

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Christian Zyp interviews Kevin Martin (owner of The Lobby DVD Shop) with an appearance by his cat Ebert, the movie cat. We talk about a podcast appearance with Joe Lynch (Suitable Flesh, Everly) on THE MOVIE CRYPT. In addition, we discuss the recent screenings in the store and how it will culminate in one final weekend, Fri April 4th - Sun April 6t…

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Anna Biller Interview (THE LOVE WITCH) - Moving Radio Rewind 14:57

2M ago14:57

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In 2018 Christian Zyp interviewed filmmaker Anna BIller about her second feature THE LOVE WITCH. THis interview has been re-edited to give you a look back into the past of where Anna was at and how she felt about the film at the time of its theatrical release. THE LOVE WITCH was an nearly 8 year passion project for Anna and it shows in every frame …

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Revisiting: Menstruation Innovation 29:00

2M ago29:00

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This episode originally aired on April 29, 2019: This week on Terra Informa, we're talking about periods. Own very own Terra Informer Sydney Karbonik recently hosted an educational event about the environmental, social and economic impact of menstrual products and what other options exist for women. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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"pakosêyimowin" - Nipiy Iskwew Interview 19:55

2M ago19:55

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Christian Zyp interviews Nipiy Iskwew about her first documentary feature film "pakosêyimowin". You can see the premiere at Metro Cinema on March 21st, 2025 at 4pm and it's presented by the Creating Hope Society & Canadian Heritage. This will be ab event with guests, a Q&A, drumming, food and giveaways... and it's FREE. Book your tickets online at …

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Revisiting: What's your conservation inspiration? 29:02

2M ago29:02

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This episode originally aired on August 2, 2020: Human intervention in our environment often comes with damaging consequences, and today we're taking some time to learn about the history of the regions that are special to us and turning a critical eye on efforts to "protect" these spaces, efforts with a colonial history and present. Listen to our v…

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Daniel Martin & The Infamous Interview 29:09

2M ago29:09

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Christian Zyp interviews members of Daniel Martin & The Infamous as they prepare to release a new album. Their single VILLIAN OF YOUR STORY is out now. Band captain Daniel Martin, Paige Patenaude (drums) and Jimmy Richards (guitar) discuss their videos for ALL GOTH GIRLS LOOK THE SAME and MARILYN (Cannes Independent Shorts Film Festival "Music Vide…

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Revisiting: Fun Guys Looking at Fungi 29:11

2M ago29:11

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This episode originally aired on November 22, 2021: This week on Terra Informa we jump into the giant world of the fungi kingdom. Charlotte Thomasson sings a song, and interviews Josh Smith and Mike Schultz, members of the Alberta Mycological Society. Daniel Pietraszewski shares a fun story about Vilna, AB. You're not going to want to miss this. Do…

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Revisiting: Urban Beekeeping 29:32

3M ago29:32

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This episode originally aired on March 8, 2021: In this episode, we speak with urban beekeeper David Whitaker about how he picked up this unique hobby and the benefits of bees in the City. Learn more about beekeeping from the City of Edmonton and how to avoid the hype of bee-washing. To get your hands on some sweet, sweet, local honey email davesur…

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Revisiting: The Energy War Room - A Deep Dive into the Canadian Energy Centre Ltd. 28:52

3M ago28:52

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This episode originally aired on February 3, 2020: This week, we're bringing you part one of a two-part series on the Canadian Energy Centre Ltd., alternatively known as the Energy War Room introduced by Alberta's UCP government. In this episode, Terra Informers Sonak Patel and Hannah Cunningham discuss what the centre is, why it was created, the f…

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Bonus Ep: Pinoys on Parliament 2024 and 2025 46:58

3M ago46:58

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Pinoys on Parliament is the coolest and largest youth conference for Filipinos across Canada. Here are some snippets from workshop participants and the community symposium!By CJSR 88.5 FM

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Revisiting: Music 29:10

3M ago29:10

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This episode originally aired October 10, 2022: Who do you think of when you think about environmentalism and music? This week, Jasinta Rweyongeza is joined by Rasheena Fountain, a poet and essayist, to talk about the lack of mainstream recognition of Black musicians in the world of environmentalism in music, as well how specific genres of music th…

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EIFF Interview - 2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts & Oscar Party 14:54

3M ago14:54

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Lucas Anders interviews Vincent Brulotte (Production Coordinator & Programmer) from the Edmonton International Film Festival. They discuss the screenings of the 2025 Oscar nominated shorts screening at the Metro Cinema over 3 separate days. The animated shorts (Mon, Feb. 24 @ 6:00 PM), live action (Tues, Feb. 25 @ 6:00 PM) and documentary (Sat, Mar…

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THANKS TELEFILM - Suze 21:12

3M ago21:12

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Lindsey Campbell and Mark Davies bring you another edition of THANKS TELEFILM where they examine a film that might not have existed without the help of the Crown Corporation. SUZE is a comedy/drama written and directed by the duo of Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart. Michaela Watkins is the titular character Suze, a woman who succumbs to empty nest syn…

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Revisiting: Ghost Orchid Hunters! 29:11

3M ago29:11

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This episode originally aired on April 19, 2021: This week on Terra Informa we take you on an auditory journey into the swamp, where we do a little science communication about the Ghost Orchid. We were inspired by the short documentary, Chasing Ghosts, and dig into the flower, film, and scientific research about this rare and endangered plant. Down…

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Revisiting: Lichen, Caribou, & Science Communication 28:57

4M ago28:57

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This episode originally aired on August 16, 2020: This week, Andrea Miller debuts her news training piece. She sits down with Ashley Hillman to discuss her research on lichen and how it is an essential part of the ever elusive and endangered woodland caribou. Tune in to hear more! Download the program log here. Here are links to Ashley's article on…

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Oscars Preview 2025 53:29

4M ago53:29

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Christian Zyp, Lindsey Campbell and Lucas Anders discuss the the nominees for the major acting categories and best picture nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards: Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked and more.…

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Revisiting: Job Creation or Job Loss? at the Parkland Institute Fall 2022 Conference 28:51

4M ago28:51

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This episode originall aired on March 27, 2023: This week on Terra Informa we bring you the first installment of our reporting and recording from the Parkland Institute's Fall 2022 Conference: Doing Democracy Better: Challenging the Politics of Fear and Resentment which took place on November 18-20, 2022 at the University of Alberta. This week's ep…

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Matthew Rankin Interview - UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE 29:30

4M ago29:30

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Christian Zyp interviews Matthew Rankin (director/co-writer) about his new film UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE. You can see it at the Metro Cinema from Feb 4th - 13th. Matthew Rankin will be at the Metro Cinema for the Feb 4th screening to do a Q&A. UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE is Rankin’s second feature. A lovingly detailed, charmingly impossible story of a Canada wher…

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