Best Community Based Participatory Research Podcasts (2025)

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Bolivar Archaeological Project, Part Two - HeVo 100 1:08:14

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This Heritage Voices episode features Ms. Betty Kimble and Mr. Howard Clark from Denton, Texas. In Episode 99 with Dr. Maria Franklin, Dr. Alex Menaker, and Doug Boyd, we started talking about the Bolivar Archaeological Project and the excavation of Mr. Tom Cook’s blacksmith shop. For the 100th episode of the Heritage Voices podcast (!), Jessica ch…

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Bolivar Archaeological Project, Part One - Ep 99 1:03:24

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This Heritage Voices episode features Dr. Maria Franklin (University of Texas at Austin), Dr. Alex Menaker (Stantec, Inc.), and Doug Boyd (Stantec, Inc.) and is part one of a two part series on the Bolivar Archaeological Project, a collaborative community archaeology project sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation. In this episode they …

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Nunalleq Digital Museum - Ep 98 58:29

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For this episode of Heritage Voices, Jessica Yaquinto speaks with Charlotta Hillerdal (University of Aberdeen), Jaqueline Nalikutaar Cleveland (Native Village of Kwinhagak), Lonny Alaskuk Strunk (Native Village of Kwinhagak), and Alice Watterson (University of Iceland). The team explains how climate change was causing artifacts to erode out on the …

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Decolonial Approaches to Writing and Teaching Indigenous History and Geography - Ep 97 43:07

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This Heritage Voices episode features a few members of a session from the 2024 Theoretical Archaeology Group meeting in Santa Fe. Today’s guests included Dr. Lindsay Montgomery (Associate Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies at the University of Toronto St. George campus), Dr. Kalani Heinz (Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies…

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Daniel Snyder: Interview 9: Death,Trauma & Final Thoughts 52:51

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In this episode, you’ll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Daniel Snyder for the last time. Daniel talks about a recent overdose death in the community, and the trauma peers face due to high turnover from death and burn out. He discusses which stressors have changed and which have stayed the same over the course of the interview process. T…

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Encore - Anthropology of the US-Mexico Border - Ep 32 53:00

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On today’s episode Jessica hosts Dr. Jason De León, professor of Anthropology and Chicana/o Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. De León talks about how he found himself at a cross roads with traditional archaeology and completely changed his career to better match his values. We discuss his work with the Undocumented Migration…

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Daniel Snyder: Interview 8: Exposure To Death & Trauma 51:42

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In this episode, you’ll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Daniel Snyder about exposure to death and trauma and how he copes with it. Daniel describes outlets he uses to deal with stress, the importance of taking breaks to avoid burnout, and steps he is taking to maintain boundaries between his peer work and his personal life. This episode…

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Daniel Snyder: Interview 7: Financial Realities & Career Aspirations 48:04

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In this episode, you’ll hear Daniel Snyder speak to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about the financial realities of peer work and his future career aspirations. Daniel describes the lack of permanent, full-time positions for peers, and how pursuing a career involving only peer work could impact him financially. Daniel also discusses the importance of…

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Daniel Snyder: Interview 6: Financial Compensation 49:25

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In this episode, you’ll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Daniel Snyder about financial security and the lack of standard payment practices across agencies for peer workers. Daniel discusses how many peers do gig work rather than engaging in salaried employment, and the importance of making peers feel valued by compensating them fairly. T…

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Pawnee Nation NAGPRA - Ep 96 52:30

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On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Martha Only a Chief [Pawnee (Chawi) and descendant of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe; NAGPRA Coordinator for the Pawnee Nation] about her experiences working on NAGPRA and for the Cultural Resources Division of the Pawnee Nation. She explained what the basic NAGPRA process is like, Pawnee’s specific approach, and ho…

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Daniel Snyder: Interview 5: Harm Reduction & Human Connection 1:00:05

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In this episode, you'll hear Daniel Snyder talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about differing viewpoints in approaching harm reduction work, the limits of policy solutions, and the importance of human connection for people who use drugs. This episode was recorded on November 22, 2022.By Unsilencing Stories

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Daniel Snyder: Interview 4: Referring to Resources 1:04:50

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In this episode, you'll hear Daniel Snyder talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about referring individuals to resources in his community. Daniel suggests that recovery option should be person-centred and tailored to the individual needs of the person seeking treatment. Daniel explains the importance of keeping those struggling with substance use d…

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Daniel Snyder: Interview 3: Community Outreach, Exposure to Death & Trauma 51:39

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In this episode, you'll hear Daniel Snyder talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about different responses he encounters while doing community outreach, the presence of cynicism in peer spaces in response to the death and trauma peers face in their work and the importance of client centred treatment for those experiencing substance use disorder. Thi…

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Daniel Snyder: Interview 2: Stigma 1:03:23

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In this episode, you'll hear Daniel Snyder talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about the stigma that surrounds substance use and people who use drugs. He describes the internal stigma he faced as his substance use escalated and the lengths he went to hide his substance use. Daniel also explains that many people in the trades are affected by the ov…

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Daniel Snyder: Interview 1: Introduction 57:15

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In this episode, you'll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Chueng interview Daniel Snyder, a peer harm reduction worker in Langley, BC, for the first time. Daniel introduces himself, describes his lived experience with substance use, his journey to becoming a peer and emphasizes the importance of people who use drugs sharing their stories. This episode was…

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Perspectives from a Post-Menopausal Brown Girl in CRM - Ep 95 56:10

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On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Trish Fernandez (Founder and Principal at InContext). Jessica and Trish discuss Trish’s journey into archaeology, including working in CRM as a mother of a young child. Trish describes her Masters research looking at Mexicans in the gold rush and how themes found in that work continue to resonate today. Next T…

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Lily: Episode 7: Exposure to Death and Trauma Continued 27:07

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In this episode, you'll hear Lily speak about a recent death in her personal life due to the opioid overdose epidemic with Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung. Lily discusses the shock of her loss as well as the daily impact of grief on her relationships, family, and career. This episode was recorded on December 12, 2022.…

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Lily: Episode 6: Exposure to Death & Trauma 37:45

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In this episode, you'll hear Louisa Akai and Esther Cheung interview Lily about her experiences with death and trauma as a peer worker. Lily also discusses the amount of trauma and death she witnessed working in supportive housing, she reflects on the normalisation of loss and death amongst peer workers and discusses her coping strategies that allo…

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Lily: Episode 5: Financial Insecurity 32:00

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In this episode, you'll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Lily about her personal financial stressors as a peer worker. Lily explains that the compensation for peer work remains undervalued and she often struggles to pay her rent and debt as the BC housing market soars. Lily discusses how integral family support is but also illustrates ho…

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Lily: Episode 4: Housing Insecurity 43:33

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In this episode, you'll hear Lily talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about the extreme barriers faced in her community regarding supportive, safe and affordable housing. Lily discusses the stigmatising effects of the lack of affordability, as well as the difficulty of navigating government systems for housing support. Lily also describes her expe…

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Seeing the Hozhó in Anthropology - Ep 94 57:57

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On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Kendrick McCabe (Ethnographer and Cultural Resource Specialist at Parametrix). Kendrick talks about switching from studying Engineering to Anthropology at the University of Alaska after connecting with Alaska Native classmates. This experience led to an interest in Indigenous naming and identity. Later he cont…

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Lily: Episode 3: Financial Insecurity & Burnout 21:38

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In this episode, you'll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung discuss a main stressor with Lily: financial insecurity. Lily discusses how financial compensation for peer workers is often not enough compensation for the extensive shiftwork, stressful working conditions, and burnout that peers face daily. Lily discusses the difficult cycle peer workers c…

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Lily: Episode 2: Winter, Stress & Burnout 33:11

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In this episode, you'll hear Lily talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about the strain that Winter puts on both peer workers and the people they are supporting. Lily discusses de-escalation techniques, stressful situations at work, and the burnout that often accompanies peer work. Lucas and Esther also ask about Lily's work at workshops, where she…

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Lily: Episode 1: Introduction 39:08

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In this episode, you'll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Lily for the first time. Lily introduces herself and talks about her previous work in Supportive Housing and her current work at a Safer Supply clinic. She also discusses her personal experiences with substance use and the destabilizing effects of a time period where she was unhous…

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Ben: Episode 10: Final Interview 24:19

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In this episode, you'll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Ben for the last time, Ben discusses an upcoming workshop he's hosting about ending internalised stigma. Lucas, Esther, and Ben review the list of stressors to see if Ben has noticed any changes in how the stressors affect him and his work since the interview process began. This ep…

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Ben: Episode 9: Death & Trauma 38:14

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In this episode, you'll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Ben about how often he personally faces death and trauma in his work. Ben explains that it is a constant presence in his work due to the toxic drug crisis and shares some specific incidents and emphasises the importance of safe supply and accessible resources. This episode was reco…

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Working with Tribes as a Non-Anthropologist - Ep 93 55:10

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On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Maia Poston (They/Them; Tribal Liaison and Manager of Project Support for InContext). Maia talks about growing up at archaeology sites, their thesis on Manifest Destiny, Liminality, and Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, and eventually finding their way to NAGPRA work. For anyone new to NAGPRA or working with Tribes…

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Ben: Episode 8: Trauma & Stress 41:29

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In this episode, you'll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Ben about exposure to trauma and workplace stress. Ben speaks about the ongoing traumatic experiences he faces related to the toxic drug crisis, the lack of support for vulnerable populations in his community and the challenges associated with sending people away from rural areas t…

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Ben: Episode 7: Housing, Finances & Resources 36:20

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In this episode, you'll hear Ben talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about his current living situation and the need for supportive and low-income housing. Ben also tells Esther about his overall confidence in his work and the prospects for future funding. This episode was recorded on November 22, 2022.…

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Ben: Episode 6: Conference in Vancouver & Government Response 33:26

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In this episode, you'll hear Ben talk to Luca Akai and Esther Cheung about the positive and negative experiences he had while attending a conference in Vancouver, BC. You will also hear Ben discuss the effect local municipalities can have on peer workers efforts. This episode was recorded on November 22, 2022.…

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Ben: Episode 5: Housing, Burnout & Bureaucracy 42:04

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In this episode, you'll hear Ben talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Chung about how housing impacts stability, how peer workers face burnout due to the combination of the toxic drug crisis and the COVID 19 pandemic. And how bureaucracy makes it difficult to come to terms with the reality of working with active drug users. This episode was recorded on No…

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Ben: Episode 4: Housing & Trauma Support 44:10

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In this episode, you'll hear Ben talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung, about witnessing the effects of homelessness in his community, the importance of volunteers and the lack of societal support for addressing trauma in peer work, especially in relation to the overdose crisis. This episode was recorded on November 1, 2022…

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Encore: The Ramblings of a Lakota Anthropologist on American Indians and Anthropology and Tribal Relations - Ep 75 1:02:19

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The Archaeology Podcast Network is taking a break for the holiday season. In the meantime, please enjoy this encore episode. It’s a favorite of ours! Happy holidays! On today’s episode, Jessica hosts Dr. Richard Meyers (Oglala Lakota), Tribal Relations Specialist at the Black Hills National Forest and the former Director of Graduate Studies and Ass…

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Ben: Episode 3: Workshop & Stigma 42:30

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In this episode, you'll hear Ben tell Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about a recently hosted workshop and its success. The workshop was focused on overcoming internalised stigma. Ben further describes how stigma is a significant issue in the community and has a detrimental impact on the drug crisis and safer supply initiatives. This episode was recor…

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Ben: Episode 2: Accessing Resources & Financial Security 37:58

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In this episode, you'll hear Ben talk to Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung about the challenges of referring individuals to resources in the community, including housing and safer supply. He mentions issues with timely payment for peers and limited resource options. This episode was recorded on October 18, 2022…

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Ben: Episode 1: Introduction 42:37

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In this episode, you'll hear Lucas Akai and Esther Cheung interview Ben, a peer harm reduction worker in BC for the first time, Ben introduces himself and speaks about his past and present work in harm reduction, his role as primary caregiver for his paraplegic spouse, the stigma facing drug users, and the challenges he and his partner face in acce…

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Juls Budau: Episode 3: Exposure to Death & Trauma 44:26

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In this episode you'll hear Charisma Crystal Thomas interview Juls Budau for the last time. Juls talks about consistently facing trauma in her work and how she often feels stress from this exposure manifest physically. Juls discusses the way that trauma both motivates her to continue her work and makes her feel stress and burnout. She also shares t…

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The 2024 Updated NAGPRA Regulations - Ep 92 55:08

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On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Krystiana Krupa (NAGPRA Program Officer for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Blythe Morrison (Collections Manager at BLM Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum and a citizen of the Blackfeet Nation), Jayne-Leigh Thomas (Director of the NAGPRA Office at Indiana University), and Chance Wa…

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Juls Budau: Episode 2: Housing 46:01

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In this episode, you'll hear Charisma Crystal Thomas interview, Juls Budau about housing challenges and referring individuals to resources. Juls describes instances of people she knows being evicted from supportive housing and the lack of recourse for people in that position. She also discusses common misunderstandings about the concept of safer su…