Prime Edmonton Podcast

YES! With fall know in full effect (and winter on its way) it is time to look back at some of the newer trends that hit our city this pat summer. The one craze that had quite a few people talking was the downtown Edmonton Escooter craze. Jerad discusses his experience with the service as well as the good, the bad, and the ugly with this new product. Enjoy iy!

YES! This week Jerad talks about....optimism! More specifically, getting out on the right track and eliminating complaining wherever possible. The podcast also discusses how Edmonton could set itself apart by adopting marketing and advertising guidelines that areas like Sao Paulo, Brazil, and many areas in California and Arizona have implemented to make their transit corridors beautiful. Enjoy it!

YES! Did you know that Edmonton has the largest river valley system of any major metropolis in the world? I think this stat is true (hello, internet....) but even if it isn't - the Fall is a lovely time to get out and explore it. Jerad lists some of the best areas in and around Edmonton to check out the River Valley, and also throws some shade on some areas that have been ruined by city planners. What's your favorite part of the River Valley to enjoy?

YES! Today, on National Food Bank Day - we discuss the Edmonton Food Bank, why it's so important to Edmontonians, and a personal story Jerad shares about his experience with this great organization. Enjoy it!

YES! Let's be honest folks, we can buy the right house, we can find the perfect neighborhood, but there is nothing we can do about our neighbors. Or is there? This podcast discusses why neighbors are so important to us, shares a bit about some of the neighbor 'horror stories' we have all had, and gives a important tip on how to better select a home with neighbors we may actually like. Enjoy it!

YES! If you are a twenty something looking to buy your 1st home - this podcast is for you! I break down why home viewings are so important - especially if it is your 1st home purchase - and educate you on the top 5 BIGGEST mistakes that home buyers make when they hit that front door.

AND...don't worry! The Top 5 Donair places in Edmonton will be coming soon - I talk about why it needs a little bit more time and attention. Enjoy it!

YES! This week we talk about our Edmonton's favorite sports teams - the Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton Eskimos. Both teams have seen a fairly dramatic downturn in ticket sales, and both have tried to address it - in very different ways. Jerad chats about the different ways the Oil and the Esks have tried to lure the fans back to the games - and which one he thinks will work better.

YES! The festival season rolls on, and there have been some absolute smashing successes! This year the Taste of Edmonton turned 35 - and for the 2nd year in a row was located at Capital Centre near the Legislative Grounds. We talk about why this location works, why they need to make it the permanent location of TOE, and I list off some of my personal favorite foods there.

YES! This episode talks about a recent proposal from your favorite sports owner and mine, Darryl Katz, to construct Phase II of Ice District to the North of Rogers Place. 12 Towers, ranging in size between 10 to 40 storeys would bring in an estimated 4000 new units into the area. PLUS - I give a teaser and a CONTEST to see why I start off each podcast the way I do. Enjoy it!

This episode talks about serial entrepreneur, scientific genius(madman?), and technological wizard Elon Musk - and the thing that is happening in Beaumont may make him love the little city. Beaumont, for those of you who don't know, is a small city of 19000 just outside Edmonton city limits South on 50 Street.