A Conversation with Harm Reduction Outreach Nurse, Tabatha Plesuk.

Tabatha is a Harm Reduction Worker, a Registered Nurse, and has a Masters in Library and Information Studies, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: being hyper-organized, Naloxone and how it works, building trust with clients, everyday advocacy, the Northgate Mall Walmart Pharmacy, and a potential bowling marathon.

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A Conversation with Local Meme Page Admin, ⁠Yego.Death⁠

Yego is a popular Edmonton Meme Account, they are feeling good when they're on Whyte Ave, and they definitely were not nervous to be on this Podcast.

In this episode we discuss: all things ⁠Yego.Death,⁠ we answer some listener submitted questions, and Yego says a few affirmations. Please enjoy our Christmas Special! From our families to yours, happy holidays everyone!

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A Conversation with Community-Based Researcher, Rylan Kafara.

Rylan is a Researcher, an Advocate, and an Ethnographer, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: his Non-Alcoholic Beer reviews, competitive swimming, community development, compersion, the non-profit industrial complex, ethnography, the ethics of being an Oilers fan, The Lofts (a comic Rylan made, illustrated by artist Spyder Yardley-Jones), and Darryl Katz's $613,000,000 loan.

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A Conversation with Omar Mouallem.

Omar is a Filmmaker, an Author, and a Journalist, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: prematurely pitching stories to The New Yorker, lessons learned growing up in an immigrant family, The Lebanese Burger Mafia documentary, clickbait, a Burger Baron coffee table book, giving away secret recipes, and Omar's foray into indie wrestling.

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A Conversation with Harm Reduction Worker, Will Cardinal-Mawer.

Will is a Harm Reduction Worker in Edmonton's Inner City, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: what initially brought Will to a career in Harm Reduction, leaving Christianity, much needed policy changes, the absurdity of the Oilers Entertainment Group, Harm Reduction resources in Edmonton, and five-pin bowling.

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A Conversation with Photographer, Zachary Ayotte.

Zach is a Photographer, a Writer, and an owner of multiple Dogs, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: the elephant in the room (Zach being a Photographer without an Instagram), Annie Murphy Paul, Dog Influencers, Entomology, making mistakes on purpose, Nan Goldin, before phones were smart, and Zach's Substack, "Plain Sight".

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A Conversation with Girl Boss, Kyla Kazeil.

Kyla co-owns Bamboo Ballroom, The Common, 9910, Fu's, Dolly's, Double Dragon, and is a Mother of two, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: what Kyla wanted to be when she grew up, community hubs, opening her store in 2005, Crystal Lounge, Whyte Ave now and then, the first Common location, Peruvian food, not everyone's going to like everything all the time, and the coming soon Christmas pop-up at Dolly's.

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A Conversation with Justin, Pat, and Mac, of FOOSH.

Justin founded FOOSH in 1999, Pat came on in 2006 and is now a Partner in the Company, and Mac joined in 2015 and is now the Head Buyer for the Store.

In this episode we discuss: iconic FOOSH releases in the early years of the shop, what inspires their continued relevance, trusting staff, learning to be okay with delegating, three generations of marketing, make Whyte Ave great again, and window shoppers.

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A Conversation with Photographer, Mark Webber.

Mark is a Photographer, a retired videographer, and a fan of small towns, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: what led to his interest in Photos, simple living, the pros and cons of instant film, the anxiety of putting negatives in the mail, no flash photography, how Mark ended up with his first camera, early adoption of the word SUS, and constantly being mistaken for a NASCAR Driver.

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A Conversation with Jason Purcell, of Glass Bookshop.

Jason is a Writer, a Reader, and a Bookshop Owner, among many other things.

In this episode we discuss: Having it all, just not all at once, being a precocious child, wanting to open an Independent Bookshop despite working in a Chain Bookstore for years, a downturn in Standardized Spaces, the pros and cons of mall retail, how vital Libraries are, Glass publishing books as well, Zachary Ayotte, being published for the first time, City Pop, and almost being Chris Issac.

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