Adamant Eve

On this episode, we peel away the veneer of masculinity and explore what lies underneath. We hear excerpts from a panel discussion at a screening of Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s documentary The Mask You Live In. We then hear some reactions to the film, touching on why toxic masculinity is a mental health concern and how masculinity is interpreted by gay, bisexual, queer, and trans men.

Background music provided by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…_1224/Am-Trans

On this episode, we explore the ethical responsibilities of being an artist and an educator. First we hear from Christine Sokaymoh Frederick about becoming the Citadel Theatre’s first Indigenous Associate artist. Then we talk to The Maggie Tree about their upcoming production of 9 Parts Of Desire. And finally we chat with Rachel Carr about a rural Albertan school’s problematic take on “Women’s Studies.”

Background music provided by Podington Bear: freemusicarchive.org/music/Podingto…_1224/Am-Trans

On this week’s episode, we hear some highlights from the Skirtsafire HerArts Festival in Edmonton, including Black Girl Magic, The Mommy Monologues, and Inhospitable Women.

Theme music: “Am-Trans” by Podington Bear

On this week’s episode, in honour of International Women’s Day, we highlight the power of the female voice in the community. In a segment provided by The Well Endowed Podcast (www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/), we learn about the Edmonton Women’s International Film Festival. Then we hear from Laura Kruse, Outreach Coordinator at the Alberta Public Interest Research Group (APIRG), about the resources it provides to community activists and how students at the University of Alberta can support its funding. Finally, we get a preview of the upcoming SkirtsaFire festival in Edmonton.

On this episode, we honour Black History Month in Alberta with community advocates Bashir Mohamed and Junetta Jamerson. Then we hear from Grindstone Theatre and the Malachites about their production of Henry V which saw the role of the English king being played by a woman for the first time on a Canadian stage.

This week’s episode features the song “Laserdisc” by Chris Zabriskie.

On this week’s show, we speak to some of the emerging political voices who spoke at Edmonton’s solidarity rally with the Women’s March on Washington. This episode features interviews with Nakita Valerio, vice-president of external affairs with Alberta Muslim Public Affairs Council, and community organizer Reakash Walters.

On this episode we explore the power and impact of political protest. We take a look back at some historic marches and protests throughout history. Then we speak to Paula Kirman and Michelle Brewer, two of the organizers of Edmonton’s solidarity march with the Women’s March on Washington.

On this episode, we explore self-care and its role in maintaining mental health. We take a look at various definitions of self-care and then we hear from Caitlin Hart, a student at the University of Alberta who is using art and performance as a way to celebrate neurodiversity in her community. Finally, we end the show with some anonymous streeter interviews.