Mess Hall Podcast

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

Avery and Lena drink it up with beverages from Calgary businesses: rootbeer, rum and coke, sparkling teas, and vodka soda. 

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This episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your energy from. If you choose Park Power, your money stays here. Plus, Park Power shares its 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

his episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation.

Whether it’s funding anti-racism programs, addiction recovery, or food hampers for the hungry, for 65 years the Calgary Foundation has proudly supported the charitable community to address some of Calgary’s biggest challenges.

Now, during this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

 If you’re a registered charity looking for a grant, a professional advisor creating a giving plan for your client, or a donor wanting to give back to community, discover a wealth of resources at calgaryfoundation.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, Lena, and Ryan celebrate (again) the cancelled Grey Cup by comparing beers from teams in the West Division: BC, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, and Winnipeg. 

A big thanks to Ryan Sanderson from the Eat More BBQ Podcast for being our guest this week. Find out more at eatmorebarbecue.ca

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Twitter @EatMoreBarbecue

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Follow us and send a message at:

Twitter @themesshallpod

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he Mess Hall Podcast is happy to have ATB as a sponsor. 

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 Shared Mic. 

Can you remember the last time you spoke to someone from a totally different generation who wasn’t a member of your family? There is so much we can learn from listening to people both younger and older than ourselves. 

The Shared Mic: Conversations for the Ages is a unique, interview-format intergenerational podcast by Age Friendly Edmonton, bringing together people of different ages and backgrounds to discuss topics that matter to them. 

Season two is out now, and features conversations about cultivating friendships, building careers, exploring virtual theatre, volunteerism and much more. 

Find The Shared Mic on Apple, Google, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The Shared Mic is brought to you by the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council and the City of Edmonton. 

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

Avery, Lena, and Ryan celebrate the cancelled Grey Cup by comparing beers from cities in the Eastern Division of the CFL: Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, and Halifax (we are still hoping for a team). Learn some beer facts (what is a pilsner anyway?) and hear lots of laugh and banter.

A big thanks to Ryan Sanderson from the Eat More BBQ Podcast for being our guest this week. Find out more at eatmorebarbecue.ca

Instagram @eat_more_barbecue

Twitter @EatMoreBarbecue

Facebook eatmorebarbecue 

Youtube Eat More Barbecue

Follow us and send a message at:

Twitter @themesshallpod

Facebook @messhallpodcas

Email [email protected]

messhallpodcast.podbean.com

This episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your energy from. If you choose Park Power, your money stays here. Plus, Park Power shares its 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

his episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation.

Whether it’s funding anti-racism programs, addiction recovery, or food hampers for the hungry, for 65 years the Calgary Foundation has proudly supported the charitable community to address some of Calgary’s biggest challenges.

Now, during this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

 If you’re a registered charity looking for a grant, a professional advisor creating a giving plan for your client, or a donor wanting to give back to community, discover a wealth of resources at calgaryfoundation.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.

This week, Lena and Avery break the fast with a chai bomb, Jolly Ranchers cereal, frosted flake Lucky Charms, Nanaimo bar liqueur, and Cap 'N Crunch pancakes. 

This week The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you in part by ATB. 

Even now, good advice is within reach. Your financial situation today, tomorrow or this very hour, is why ATB is here. ATB will listen and help with the knowledge and solutions you need right now. Why? Because, ATB was built to help Albertans. For more information visit ATB.com

On this episode of The Mess Hall Podcast we’d like to tell you about what’s new with our friends at STORYHIVE!

Are you one of those “I really want to start a podcast” people? Well, we’ve got a huge opportunity to share with you. Our friends at STORYHIVE are giving away 10 grants of $10,000 each to aspiring podcasters in BC and Alberta.

Since 2013, TELUS STORYHIVE has funded and supported emerging creators with mentorship and guidance from the National Screen Institute,  bringing hundreds of creative Western Canadian projects to life. 

This time, they’re taking to the airwaves with their inaugural Podcast Edition, dropping on November 4th! They’re looking for original, non-fiction podcast concept pitches from BC and Alberta residents. 

Apply before December 2nd at www.storyhive.com and you could get $10,000 to get your podcast off the ground. 

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

This week, Lena and Avery try a plethora of edible raw cookie dough products: Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, frozen yogurt and a tub of dough.  

Follow us and send a message 

Twitter @themesshallpod

Facebook @messhallpodcas

Email [email protected]

messhallpodcast.podbean.com

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation.

Whether it’s funding anti-racism programs, addiction recovery, or food hampers for the hungry, for 65 years the Calgary Foundation has proudly supported the charitable community to address some of Calgary’s biggest challenges.

Now, during this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

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

This episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your energy from. If you choose Park Power, your money stays here. Plus, Park Power shares its 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.

This week, Lena and Avery put up with Kevin (again) to try American Pop Tarts this time: Strawberry Milkshake, Chocolate Churro, Funfetti, Froot Loop, S'More, and Mer-Maid.   

Also we are excited to have Alberta Forest Products Association  as a sponsor this week. Find out more at loveabforests.com

The Mess Hall Podcast is happy to have ATB as a sponsor. 

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].

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

This week, Lena and Avery try out Halloween treats from a small business known as Nestle.  Nerds, Runts, and Crunch bars are just a few of their samplings.  

Also we are excited to have Alberta Forest Products Association  as a sponsor this week. Find out more at loveabforests.com

This episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your energy from. If you choose Park Power, your money stays here. Plus, Park Power shares its 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.

This week, Lena and Avery are havin' a time reviewing some chocolate peanut butter snacks.   

This episode of the Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by CPA Alberta.

Did you know a Chartered Professional Accountant - also known as a CPA- can handle more than just financials?

These three letters mean you're working with a professional who is trained to make a difference in an organization. 

CPAs can bridge all areas of an organization, understand the ins and outs of your business , and bring a holistic view to problem solving. 

If you've never before considered hiring a CPA to take your organization to the next level, what's stopping you? Let a CPA help you bounce back from these tough economic times. 

For an inside look at how Alberta CPAs are supporting their clients through the pandemic, follow CPA Alberta on Facebook, Twitter, Instragram, or LinkedIn. You can also visit cpaalberta.ca to find out more. 

Also we are excited to have Alberta Forest Products Association  as a sponsor this week. Find out more at loveabforests.com

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

This week, Lena and Avery take a bite out some delicious fair trade chocolate bars!

This episode is brought to you by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.

In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your energy from. If you choose Park Power, your money stays here. Plus, Park Power shares its 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

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Explore Podcast, a new fiction anthology podcast brought to you by Jupiter Theatre with Media Lab Y-Y-C.

Each episode takes an imaginative dive into the past and future of your city, transporting you to fictional worlds that mirror our own through music and the power of the voice. The stories will immerse you in rich audio dramas while you explore the world through a new lens.

Grab your headphones, and set off on an urban adventure into the city through stories of speculative fiction with episodes ranging from Film Noir and Magical Realism to Urban Fantasy and Indigenous Mythology.

Listen to (exp)lore on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

And visit www.theatrejupiter.com/explore to find out more.

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

This week, Lena and Avery are thankful for turkey pot pie, white chocolate cranberry shortbread cookies, cran-pineapple juice, turkey jerky, and sweet potato chips.  

This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation.

Whether it’s funding anti-racism programs, addiction recovery, or food hampers for the hungry, for 65 years the Calgary Foundation has proudly supported the charitable community to address some of Calgary’s biggest challenges.

Now, during this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

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

The Mess Hall Podcast is happy to have ATB as a sponsor. 

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].