Best Kienan Podcasts (2026)

Send us a text Episode Introduction In this episode, Part 2 of 2, we explore how deliberate and flexible strategies can create an ecology of inclusiveness, support, mutual respect, and co-building for meaningful patient engagement in health research. Patient Research Partners are integral members of the team, informing project design, participant r…

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Shared Vision with Lisa Ridgway (EP 6) 18:36

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Enhancing Person-Centred Care with Dr. Kimberly Manilili (EP 12) 32:49

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Re-Purposing the Ordering of Routine laboratory Tests (RePORT) Study: Part 1 with Anni Rychtera and Dr. Anshula Ambasta 55:27

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Send us a text Episode Introduction In this episode, we talk about the Re-Purposing the Ordering of Routine laboratory Tests (RePORT) study, which is being conducted and implemented in Alberta and British Columbia. Hospitals frequently conduct routine blood tests, which not only cause patient discomfort but also significantly contribute to healthca…

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Cytomegalovirus with Laija Beaulieu, Caroline Leroux, Lisa Robinson, Marcia Bruce & Dr. Eliana Castillo (PaCER Series: EP 4) 1:18:06

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Send us a text In episode 4 of the PaCER series, we talk about the complexities of Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), a common virus that can affect 1 in 200 unborn children during pregnancy. Join us as we discuss a parent-led peer-to-peer Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER) study about the impact of cCMV on newborns, including potent…

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Newfoundland and Labrador SPOR SUPPORT Unit with Mike Warren and Holly Etchegary (EP 24) 30:25

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Send us a text In episode 24 of PEP Talks, we talk about the Newfoundland and Labrador SPOR SUPPORT Unit and how it works to improve the lives of patients by empowering them to support research that is important to them as patient research partners. Their lived experiences and personal healthcare journeys bring important perspectives to the table t…

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Alberta's Patient & Family Advisors and PaCERs with Colin Penman (EP 23) 16:44

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Send us a text In episode 23 of PEP Talks, Colin Penman talks about how people with lived experiences can engage with healthcare and health research. Penman is a graduate of the Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER) program at the University of Calgary. He shares his learning as a patient partner in research, as well as a patient and fa…

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Trauma-Informed Engagement with Carolyn Shimmin (EP 21) 18:51

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Patient and Family Centered Care with Dr. Gail MacKean (EP 22) 37:14

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Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) with Dr. Andrea Gruneir (EP 20) 21:21

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Family Engagement in Research (FER) with Rachel Martens (EP 18) 23:43

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Authentic Patient Engagement with Heather Thiessen (EP 17) 20:06

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Partnering for Pain with Dr. Katie Birnie (EP 16) 28:24

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Human Factors Engineering and Patient Oriented Research with Dr. Holly Witteman (EP 15) 31:08

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Patient and Community Engagement Research, Cohort 1 with Jean Miller (EP 14) 25:51

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Partnering in Research with Annette McKinnon (EP 13) 30:00

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KidsPRO with Sumedh Bele (EP 7) 22:38

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Barriers and Facilitators in Patient & Family Engagement with Frank McGavin (EP 25) 36:46

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Send us a text In episode 25 of PEP Talks, we speak with Frank Gavin, the former chair of the Public Advisory Council for the Health Data Research Network Canada and former director of Citizen Engagement for the National Child Bright Research Network. Gavin shares his knowledge and insights on patient engagement in health research and person-center…

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Alberta Strategic Clinical Networks (SCNs) with Tracy Wasylak (EP 19) 17:59

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Immigrant Youth Mental Health with Farwa Naqvi (EP 26) 49:23

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Send us a text In episode 26 of PEP Talks, Master's student at the University of Calgary Farwa Naqvi shares her methods for and insights from her mixed-methods thesis study on mental health challenges faced by immigrant and refugee youth in Alberta. We delve into the lived experiences of these youth, their priorities, and how their voices and insig…

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The PaCER Program with Dr. Maria Santana and Ingrid Nielssen (PaCER Series: EP 1) 40:05

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Send us a text In episode 1 of the PaCER series, we speak to Dr. Maria Santana and Ingrid Nielssen about the Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER) program at the University of Calgary which teaches patient, family, and community members to bring patient-informed health research evidence into health care planning, practice, and policy. T…

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Diabetes Virtual Care with Dorothy Nelson and Veronika Kiryanova (PaCER Series: EP 2) 33:47

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Send us a text In Episode 2 of the PaCER series, our guests Veronika Kiryanova and Dorothy Nelson talk about their PaCER internship study, "Understanding Virtual Healthcare Experiences of Adults Living with Diabetes and/or their Caregivers in Alberta during the COVID-19 Pandemic", a patient-led peer-to-peer study. Veronika and Dorothy, recent gradu…

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'The Pain Killers' with Jamie Hodge, Marcia Bruce, and Dr. Elena Lopatina (PaCER Series: EP 3) 40:11

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Send us a text In Episode 3 of the PaCER Series, our guests Jamie Hodge, Marcia Bruce, and Dr. Elena Lopatina talk about the Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER) internship study: "Understanding the chronic pain journey and coping strategies that patients use to manage their chronic pain, a qualitative, patient-led, Canadian study." Bi…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #106: Just a Bunch of HautBoys 2:01:25

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Haylie and Boozer, discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:In alcoholic induced #106, Rockstar gets our highlight developer of the week where we ask: is Grand Theft Auto V the greatest game of the current generation, and how will Red Dead Redemption 2's delay impact the 2018 release schedule? Plus, Nintendo puts toge…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #105: Create Your Own GOAT 1:17:47

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Boozer, discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:On the heels of E3 2017, IO Interactive finds itself without a job, putting the future of the Hitman series in jeopardy. Plus, Sea of Thieves plans out its XBOX Play Anywhere structure, multiple reports claim EA is putting both BioWare and the Mass Effect series on inde…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #104: Fast & Furious Family 1:36:20

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Haylie and Boozer, discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:#104 sees the crew begin the hype build for #E32017. South Korea's Presidential Election is over, but not until one candidate channels their inner Overwatch. Plus, Half-Life is now available in Germany, 5 games highlight the Class of 2017 entries into the Wor…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #103: Happy Birthday, Boozer! 1:33:31

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Haylie, discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:Kienan takes ahold of the GOAT of the Week, someone decides to end Overwatch's Uprising event early, and Nintendo reflects on the discontinued NES Classic Edition. Plus, Phil Spencer's perspective on Story-based games causes an uproar in the group as they try to align h…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #102: Roasted & Toasted 1:40:04

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Haylie and Boozer, discuss the biggest news in gaming! This Week:The crew seems to be back in stride as #102 sees the quartet debate the merits of buying Everything on Steam. Plus, Two Worlds 2 still exists, South Korean candidate, Moon Jae-In, does politics better than Hillary Clinton and Call of Duty: WWII tries to win o…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #101: Treasures of the Asians 1:54:20

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Joe and Kienan are joined by Haylie & Boozer to discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:After the 2 week hiatus, the crew struggles to find new ways to incorporate the word "Cyberpunk" now that it belongs to Witcher Dev, CD Projekt Red. Plus, Gamestop continues to struggle in 2017, Nintendo's opening sales numbers are released, and the team p…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #100: We Made It 1:37:49

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Episode #100 sees the crew together in the same room to discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:We reflect on 100 episodes and how The GSM Podcast has grown and progressed over the last 3 years. Plus, Kienan's deep revelation on his episode #1 attire leads to a wardrobe malfunction. Then, the crew continues their Destiny 1 reflection in prepa…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #99: Podcasting "Variations" 1:55:45

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Haylie and Last Line Show Host, Boozer, discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:In Penultimate #99, the crew dives into Playtonic's decision to remove Jon Jafari (JonTron) from their upcoming title, Yooka-Laylee (4/4). Plus, Nintendo finally responds to fans with Joy-Con issues, Christopher Judge seems to think God o…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #98: Ubisoft's "Tower" Defense 2:00:34

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Haylie and Last Line Show host, Boozer, discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:As the team rapidly approaches #100, they focus on the big name titles released in Q1 and give their honest reviews of the good and the bad from the highlight releases this year. Plus, Super Mario Run lands on Android, Mass Effect Androme…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #97: Winter Storm Boozer 1:30:47

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Joe and Kienan are joined by @lastlineshow host Boozer to discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:Haylie has the week off after her PAX East escapades, which leaves us with the original three. As the guys reflect on an amazing few years, they are reminded of their time spent with Tom Clancy's The Division, especially after Ubisoft's lackluste…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #96: VanDippity-Do-Da 1:55:07

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Haylie, are joined by Last Line Show host Boozer to discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:Episode #96 sees the crew celebrate 100 Followers on Twitch! As a token of their gratitude, they strip away all of the shine and give an honest review of the Nintendo Switch. Plus, Bolivia takes their case against Ubisoft to t…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #95: Tera[Flip]Flops 1:36:51

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Haylie are joined by Last Line Show Host Boozer to discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:In full-rendered episode #95, Haylie has officially transitioned over to XBOX One, just in time for Microsoft's XBOX Game Pass announcement. Joe begs to ask if this new streaming service apply to core gamers? Plus, Bioware's Le…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #94: The Legend of GSM: Tre's Awakening 1:47:13

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Haylie, are joined by Boozer and Tre to discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:It's Super Week as we are less than 5 days away from the 2017 GSM Super Bash LIVE on Twitch! Episode 94 sees our crew as focused and ready as ever...for at least the first 9 minutes. With Breath of the Wild coming out in less than 10 Days…

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Game.Set.Match Ep. #93: Adult Subscription Advice 1:38:35

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Joe and Kienan, alongside Haylie, are joined by Tre Bellow to discuss the biggest news in gaming! This week:It's an adult episode as Tre breaks down the Humble Bundle deal of the week that contains no games. Nevertheless, we get back into the gaming talk to discuss GameStop's 1000 new Nintendo Switch preorders, EA's twitter Champion from the Madden…