Mess Hall Podcast

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

Avery and Lena try a plethora (does 4 make up a plethora?) of poutines for Poutine with a Purpose from the restaurants linked below.  We explain what this event is, the origin of poutine, and if we are saying gyro right (note, we are still unsure).  We also talk about the best donuts ever from the Donut Man in Crossfield.  

poutinewithpurpose.com

Mesrizo Mexican Street Food

Mykonos Street Grill

Waffles and Chix

The J Spot

thedonutman.ca 

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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.

When you make a gift to the Calgary Foundation, it’s a gift that keeps on giving. The Foundation’s knowledgeable staff will provide advice on the community's most pressing needs, keeping your interests at heart and helping you give back in a way that is meaningful for you. 

Your contributions are invested in an endowment fund that provides a permanent source of funding, allowing you to make an impact now… and forever.

If you’re a professional advisor creating a giving plan for a client, or a donor wanting to give back to the community, discover a wealth of resources atcalgaryfoundation.org and learn more about their work through Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the NorthwestFest International Documentary Festival, running ONLINE from May 6th to 16th.

Even though NorthwestFest can’t happen in a movie theatre this year, they’ve still put together an outstanding lineup of some of the year’s best docs.

In fact, this year there are a whopping FORTY feature films PLUS FORTY Short films, available for viewing to ANYONE in Alberta. 

This is your chance to stream some of the hottest new docs from Canada and abroad, MANY of which are Canadian, International, and even World Premieres.

All-Access Streaming Passes, Ticket Packs, and Single Tickets are available now at northwestfest.ca

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

Avery and Lena try apple stuff: caramel Apple Jacks, apple pie spirit, dark chocolate apple pie bar, and maple apple Boursin.  The bonus item is a peanut butter cocoa bomb.  

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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 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 and Lena try gummy candy: Haribo, Twizzlers gummies, Nibs gummy Nerds, and Fry's Turkish Delight.  We discuss gelatin, pectin, and gum arabic as well as the difference between gummy and jelly. The bonus item is 'Nduja. 

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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.

When you make a gift to the Calgary Foundation, it’s a gift that keeps on giving. The Foundation’s knowledgeable staff will provide advice on the community's most pressing needs, keeping your interests at heart and helping you give back in a way that is meaningful for you. 

Your contributions are invested in an endowment fund that provides a permanent source of funding, allowing you to make an impact now… and forever.

If you’re a professional advisor creating a giving plan for a client, or a donor wanting to give back to the community, discover a wealth of resources atcalgaryfoundation.org and learn more about their work through Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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 and Lena try purple foods: Tang, lavender syrup, taro chips, and purple popcorn .  Our bonus item is limited edition Lucky Charms Pillsbury sugar cookies.  

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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 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 and Lena try Easter goodies: L'il Debbie cakes, marshmallow candy, Eggies, Russell Stover, and Cream Egg coffee cream.  Out bonus is hibiscus moonshine cocktail.  

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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 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 and Lena try strawberry stuff: Goober, vodka water, cocoa, and Sunny D.  Our bonus item is red velvet Chips Ahoy!

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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 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 and Lena try chicken: spicy deep ripple chips, KFC/Pizza Hut pizza, Chicken McMuffin, and a chicken and waffles chocolate bar.  We also try a bonus item:  Melton Mowbray pie. 

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This weeks podcast shout out is going to REPODCASTING

Janet and Lucia recast favourite and not-so-favourite movies. They also cast Tony Danza, because why not?

Find out more at repodcasting.blubrry.net

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

When you make a gift to the Calgary Foundation, it’s a gift that keeps on giving. The Foundation’s knowledgeable staff will provide advice on the community's most pressing needs, keeping your interests at heart and helping you give back in a way that is meaningful for you. 

Your contributions are invested in an endowment fund that provides a permanent source of funding, allowing you to make an impact now… and forever.

If you’re a professional advisor creating a giving plan for a client, or a donor wanting to give back to the community, discover a wealth of resources atcalgaryfoundation.org and learn more about their work through Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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

Avery and Lena celebrate Pi day with meat pies: pork, Scottish mince, chicken curry, Swiss Chalet, and steak and kidney.  

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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 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 and Lena try six different packaged Mac and Cheeses: KD, Annie's, No Name, Cracker Barrel, Cheetos Flamin' Hot, and Knorr.  

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This weeks podcast shout out is going to IT’S A CONSPIRACY!

Andrew, Charlie, and Greg lay out the beliefs behind conspiracy theories, myths, and more.

Find out more at itsaconspiracypodcast.com

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

When you make a gift to the Calgary Foundation, it’s a gift that keeps on giving. The Foundation’s knowledgeable staff will provide advice on the community's most pressing needs, keeping your interests at heart and helping you give back in a way that is meaningful for you. 

Your contributions are invested in an endowment fund that provides a permanent source of funding, allowing you to make an impact now… and forever.

If you’re a professional advisor creating a giving plan for a client, or a donor wanting to give back to the community, discover a wealth of resources atcalgaryfoundation.org and learn more about their work through Calgary Foundation’s Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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

Avery and Lena try foods associated with music: boba ice cream treats, blue syrup, Lady Gaga Oreos, cinnamon toast popcorn, and Fruity Pebbles creamer.  See how these relate to music and be warned that Lena "sings" (Avery mostly laughs).

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This weeks podcast shout out is going to THE TURF DISTRICT

A weekly chat about the CFL with Andrew, Mike, and Kayla, three fans with Green and Gold in their veins. Find them on twitter at @TheTurfDistrict

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:

GLASS BOOKSHOP RADIO

Glass Bookshop Radio is the official podcast of Glass Bookshop. 

Founded by Jason Purcell and Matthew Stepanic, Glass Bookshop is an independent bookseller in Edmonton, Alberta, that focuses on Canadian writing with special attention to LGBTQ2S-plus and BIPOC writers, and the independent publishers who help to produce their work.

Tune in to Glass Bookshop Radio for interviews with their favourite writers, publishers, and readers. 

To listen and read more, head to glassbookshopradio.com. 

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