Mess Hall Podcast

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena try marshmallow candy: strawberries, bananas, and ice cream cones.  The bonus item is pepper and leek chips. 

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This episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

Winter is coming and energy usage for all Albertans will be increasing, so now is a great time for listeners to look at their utility bills and ensure they are on the best plan.

Albertans have a choice who they pay their utility bills to. Park Power is happy to provide free no-obligations comparisons. If you decide to switch providers, it’s easy. And you can feel good knowing you are supporting a local business, and helping to give back to our communities with your utilities bills. Learn more at parkpower.ca

This week's podcast shout out is going to

Three Kitchens Podcast

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery and Lena try Swedish food (from IKEA): lingonberry chocolate, elderflower drink, banana caramel candies, and meatballs (of course).  Our bonus item is Worcester sauce crisps.  

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This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by YEGPodFest presented by Edmonton Community Foundation, in partnership with the Alberta Podcast Network and LitFest, Canada’s nonfiction festival. 

Running October first through third, YEGPodfest will be held all online this year, so anyone can tune in to experience it. Events include masterclasses with professional podcasters, panel discussions, feature interviews, and more. 

Some of APN’s member shows will be there too, so join us for the virtual party from October first through third. 

To check out the full line-up and get tickets, head to yegpodfest.ca  

Looking for a way to give back? ATB Cares makes it easy for all Albertans to support the causes they care about. Donate to your favorite charity through ATB Cares and ATB will match 20% of every dollar donated to eligible Albertan charities. To learn more, and donate, visit atbcares.com

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery, Lena, and Casey (aka Elmer's dad) try KD with Flavour Boosters: butter chicken, poutine, and cotton candy.  The bonus item is blue Pepsi.  

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This week we are giving a podcast shoutout to:

ANTICULTURE WITH JOSIAH SINANAN

Host Josiah Sinanan focuses on stories of unique individuals in the cultural matrix.

Find out more at josiahpodcast.com

With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to:

IS THIS FOR REAL? 

Is This For Real? is a podcast about various facets of Black life in Edmonton. 

In the first season of the show, “Breaking the Blue Wall,” host Oumar Salifou explore anti-Black racism and policing, and tell stories about policing in schools, accountability in Alberta's policing system, and the impacts of police violence on Black Edmontonians.

You can listen to the podcast and read more about each episode at isthisforreal.ca. You can also support the work of these podcasters and future seasons on Patreon. 

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery, Lena, and Elmer try 6 kinds of Mountain Dew and the bonus/surprise item is grass-flavoured soda pop. 

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Or, you can call Rümi to take care of all your outdoor and indoor spring home maintenance while you fire up the BBQ and relax. 

Visit Rumi.ca or call 1-844-777-7864 and let Rümi’s trusted local experts take care of your yard, so all you have to do is enjoy it. 

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by Alberta Association of Optometrists, proudly celebrating a century of caring for Albertans.

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery, Lena discuss the foods and drinks they had in Toronto.  

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We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want.

Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world. 

Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing [email protected].

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Business Council of Alberta.

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery, Lena and Sarah try local goodies: Saskatoon berry pie, hot sauce, blueberry spirit, and a hibiscus chocolate bar.  The Bonus item is Canadian Berry Cap 'N Crunch.

Fins more about Sarah at:

Instragram: @sarah.sociables @yyc.sociables

Twitter: @YYCSociables

iTunes: YYC Sociables Podcast 

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This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation, proudly supporting community needs for 65 years.

Everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging. Now, more than ever, we are united by a desire to take action and help others by creating a community built on kindness and compassion.

From small, creative projects to larger, citizen-led initiatives, the Calgary Foundation provides grassroots grants to encourage and support people who want to create and strengthen bonds between neighbours and communities.

If you’ve got an idea to improve, enhance, or revitalize your community or neighbourhood, visit CALGARYFOUNDATION.ORG to find out more about the Foundation’s grant opportunities, and visit the Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channel.

With warmer weather comes yardwork. And lots of it. Prune your trees and shrubs, clean your eavestroughs, replace those drafty windows you noticed over the winter. 

Or, you can call Rümi to take care of all your outdoor and indoor spring home maintenance while you fire up the BBQ and relax. 

Visit Rumi.ca or call 1-844-777-7864 and let Rümi’s trusted local experts take care of your yard, so all you have to do is enjoy it. 

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery, Lena, Mauri, and Sylvain try frozen pepperoni pizzas: Dr. Oetker, PC, and Delissio.  Our bonus item is canned bubble tea. 

Find more about Mauri and the Making Copacetic Happen Podcast at

Twitter: @copaceticpod

Twitter @themesshallpod

Facebook @messhallpodcas

Instrgram @messhallpod 

email: [email protected] 

We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want.

Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world. 

Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing [email protected].

This episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta.

Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your internet, electricity, and natural gas from. If you choose Park Power, you are choosing a positive local business. Plus, Park Power shares it's profits with local not-for-profits that are working to make a difference for their communities.

Shopping local is very important to Park Power’s owner, Kris Kasawski, and we love local here at the Alberta Podcast Network, so it’s a great fit.

Learn more at parkpower.ca

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery, Lena, and Carolyn try summer drinks: Coors Lime Slice, Grapefruit Slice, and Hard Arizona Iced Tea in peach, lemon and honey ginseng flavours.  The bonus item is KFC crisps. 

Follow us and send a message at:

Twitter @themesshallpod

Facebook @messhallpodcas

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email: [email protected] 

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Business Council of Alberta.

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by Alberta Association of Optometrists, proudly celebrating a century of caring for Albertans.

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery, Lena, Shanika, and Caitlin from Get Checkered discuss and celebrate Formula 1 with British food.  Monster Munch, clotted cream strawberry shortbread, Twix biscuits, and Cadburby sticky pud.  The bonus item is pennywort drink.  

Fins more about Get Checkered at:

Instragram: @gatcheckered

Twitter:@GetCheckered

Follow us and send a message at:

Twitter @themesshallpod

Facebook @messhallpodcas

Instrgram @messhallpod 

email: [email protected] 

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation, proudly supporting community needs for 65 years.

Everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging. Now, more than ever, we are united by a desire to take action and help others by creating a community built on kindness and compassion.

From small, creative projects to larger, citizen-led initiatives, the Calgary Foundation provides grassroots grants to encourage and support people who want to create and strengthen bonds between neighbours and communities.

If you’ve got an idea to improve, enhance, or revitalize your community or neighbourhood, visit CALGARYFOUNDATION.ORG to find out more about the Foundation’s grant opportunities, and visit the Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channel.

With warmer weather comes yardwork. And lots of it. Prune your trees and shrubs, clean your eavestroughs, replace those drafty windows you noticed over the winter. 

Or, you can call Rümi to take care of all your outdoor and indoor spring home maintenance while you fire up the BBQ and relax. 

Visit Rumi.ca or call 1-844-777-7864 and let Rümi’s trusted local experts take care of your yard, so all you have to do is enjoy it. 

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

Avery, Lena and Brenna Berg from Prairie Rose Rebel (custom apparel) and Prairie Rose Doula (certifies birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding counsellor) try strawberry things.   Nesquick, mochi ice cream, marble pop, Yan Yan, and actual (local) strawberries.  The bonus item is Miss Vickie's spicy dill pickle chips. 

Fins more about Brenna at:

Website: prairierosedoulaservices.wordpress.com

Facebook: @prairieroserebel 

Instragram @prairierosedoulaservices

                    @prairieroserebel

Twitter: @prairierosereb

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With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to: 

BOOK WOMEN

Book Women is a podcast about editing, publishing, and writing Indigenous stories. 

Three Métis librarians representing nations from across the homeland aim to inspire Indigenous peoples to share their stories in whatever form that they enjoy. 

Guests include Indigenous storytellers from diverse mediums, like podcasting, burlesque, books, comics, social media, films, music, and everything in between. 

You can listen and find out more at bookwomenpodcast.ca

We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want.

Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world. 

Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing [email protected].