After The Smoke Clears

Kymrin and Scott, accompanied by guest host Sam Correa, are joined by an esteemed and insightful guest: Esperanza Mairena, RN, Clinical Instructor, Educator, BSN, and current Masters student in nursing with a focus in teaching. Esperanza shares her compelling career journey, delving into the passion that led her to nursing and addressing the challenges of the profession. She shares insights into managing stressors as a nurse, illuminating the path that eventually led her to transition into a teaching role. Additionally, she recounts her experiences on the front lines during COVID, and offers her perspective on how the Canadian government and healthcare system navigated the pandemic as well as vaccination.

After the Smoke Clears' first Halloween Special is a night of scares and chills with your hosts Kymrin and Scott. First, they delve into a game of who-dunnit with ChatGPT, where they attempt to solve a crime. Then, brace yourself for Kymrin's personal story on her harrowing findings while using the Randonautica app a few years ago.

(Randonautica is an application that sends its users on 'randomized' adventures through generating GPS coordinates of locations in each user's close proximity)

In this episode, hosts Kymrin and Scott announce changes in their hosting structure before stating their solidarity with Palestine, shedding light on the loss of innocent lives, destruction of infrastructure, and ongoing Indigenous land theft.

As this complex and long-standing conflict continues to unfold, we acknowledge that there is more to explore. We want to approach it with the depth and respect it deserves, which is why we're committed to further research and incorporating Palestinian voices and knowledge into our future discussions, ensuring they are informed, empathetic, and well-prepared.

Kymrin, Scott, and Sam welcome their friend Sydney Bear of Cree, Saulteaux, and Peguis heritage for a prefatory discussion on the Indian Act of 1876 and its amendments, the cultural genocide embedded in the status system, and the challenging consequences of being classified as a status or non-status Indian. Later, Kymrin and Sydney engage in a critical dialogue on the term 'Indian' as a colonial label, unraveling its historical implications. Sydney's personal experiences and insights guide the conversation on identity as they explore stereotypes, her not feeling 'Indigenous enough' based on skin colour, and the fine line between appropriation and appreciation. This discourse offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by Indigenous communities, and the ongoing struggle for belonging and cultural respect.

Kymrin, Sam, and Scott are joined by their Cree, Saulteaux, and Peguis friend Sydney Bear for this episode, recorded on Canada's National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. With the guidance of Sydney, the group examines the potential for land acknowledgments to become performative gestures lacking genuine understanding. The conversation delves into the painful history of residential schools, revealing the deep-seated intergenerational trauma and emphasizing the pressing need for acknowledgment, accountability, and collective healing. Shifting their focus to the Canadian education system, they discuss its inadequacies in representing Indigenous history and advocate for a transformative shift towards narratives shaped by Indigenous voices. The episode concludes with a powerful call to action, urging Canadians to take responsibility for educating themselves on Indigenous history from the perspectives of Indigenous people, fostering a collective effort to dismantle historical inaccuracies and build a future rooted in respect and understanding.

Recorded back in May, just before the podcast’s hiatus, this episode is a fun and casual friends game night. Listen in as your host, Kymrin and co-hosts Sam and Scott throw down in Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader and Apples to Apples! Who will come out on top, and are any of them truly smarter than a fifth grader? Tune in to find out! Instagram: @afterthesmokeclearspodcastTikTok: @afterthesmokeclearspod

Your host Kymrin and co-hosts Sam and Scott are joined by their friends Kyle, Keena, and Bryson for this episode, recorded on our friends' trip in Kelowna. Tune in as the three guests go head-to-head in a special 'After the Smoke Clears' edition of Jeopardy, featuring questions handcrafted by your hosts. Who will come out on top? Stay until the end to hear a story that has haunted, traumatized, and entertained this friends group for years.

Kymrin, Sam, and Scott are joined by Eric Wiseman once again, but this time to explore the Lahaina and West Kelowna fires, and unravel alternative perspectives and insights gleaned from sources beyond the mainstream media. Additionally, they take on the broader scope of the worldwide surge in natural disasters during the summer of 2023, engaging in a collective exploration of how individuals can better grasp the complete narrative behind current events.

In this long-anticipated episode, your host Kymrin is back with co-hosts Sam and Scott, marking their return after a hiatus. They discuss their recent escapades in West Kelowna—where what began as a friends' getaway took an unexpected turn as they found themselves evacuating a powerful, devastating, and destructive wildfire.

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Join us for an inspiring episode of After the Smoke Clears, where we delve into the experiences of Simone and Braeden, two exceptional individuals who have triumphed over adversity as minorities in the world of minor hockey. Simone, a black girl, and Braeden, a brown guy, share their unique perspectives on navigating the challenges and discrimination they faced while growing up in Vancouver's hockey community. Through their compelling stories, they shed light on the barriers they encountered and the valuable lessons they learned. Despite the hardships, both Simone and Braeden have gone on to make a positive impact within the sport. Simone offers her personal experience as a black person living in Vancouver, showcasing the power of representation and resilience. Meanwhile, Braeden has become a coach, actively working to create change and foster inclusivity. This thought-provoking conversation explores the racial struggles, triumphs, and the transformative potential of their journeys. Prepare to be inspired by their resilience, empowered by their stories, and motivated to help shape a more inclusive and equitable future in the world of hockey.