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.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com 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 yo

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 Instagram @eat_more_barbecue Twitter @EatMoreBarbecue Facebook eatmorebarbecue  Youtube Eat More Barbecue Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com messhallpodcast.podbean.com 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 op

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 messhallpodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 cr

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 messhallpodcast@gmail.com 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

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

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 ou

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

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

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. This week, Lena and Avery try pumpkin spies goodies: mead, fudge, coffee creamer, oatmeal, Cheerios, marshmallows, and popcorn.  This episode  is brought to you by the inaugural YEGPodFest — presented by Edmonton Community Foundation, in partnership with the Alberta Podcast Network and LitFest, Canada’s nonfiction festival.  Running October first through third, the festival will be held entirely online this year, so anyone can experience it. Events will include masterclasses with experts, panel discussions, feature interviews and more.  Some of APN’s podcasters will be part of these events, with guests from around the world.  Some highlights: > Kicking off the festival on October 1st is the headline event with Jad Abumrad of Radiolab and Dolly Parton’s America. > From the world of CBC Podcasts: Challenging history with The Secret Life of Canada A discussion on pop culture with Seat at the Table

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. This week, Lena and Avery are giving apples a try. From apple drinks to apple treats, we are trying some fun stuff!  Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Park Power is owned by Kris Kasawski, who has a growing and well-deserved reputation for being a guy who cares.  If you’re in the Edmonton area, you may have seen him around town in his signature bowtie, supporting local causes and boosting local business.  He walks that talk with his business — it’s why Park Power shares its profits with local charities. As a new customer, you can choose a Community Partner to receive 10% of the proceeds from your electricity bill, like the CKUA Radio Network. Visit parkpower.ca/ckua/ to find out more.  This episode of the Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by CPA Alberta. Did you know a Chartered Profes

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. This week, Lena and Avery finish up our spoils from Edmonton: cocktails, pineapple salsa, za'atar flatbread, perishes, and Calgary perogies. 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, Tw

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. This week, Lena and Avery welcome Kevin Geggie, our very first guest since Covid! We socially distance ourselves and try: Made by Marcus Ice Cream, peach moonshine, Jamaican candy, carrot jam, and a lemongrass basil raw chocolate bar! 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 an

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. This week, Lena and Avery travel to Edmonton and visit 3 different farmer's markets and boy, oh boy, they get some goodies: green onion pancakes, marshmallows, vegan mozzarella, and stroopwaffel.   This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the inaugural YEGPodFest — presented by Edmonton Community Foundation, in partnership with the Alberta Podcast Network and LitFest, Canada’s nonfiction festival.  Running October first through third, the festival will be held entirely online this year, so anyone can experience it. Events will include masterclasses with experts, panel discussions, feature interviews and more.  Some of APN’s podcasters will be part of  these events, with guests from around the world.  To find out more, head to yegpodfest.ca and sign up to receive updates.   This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation. Whether it’s funding an

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. This week, Lena and Avery went to the Cochrane Farmers Market outside of Calgary and picked up some local goodies with an international flair! This week's podcast shout out is going to GIRL TRIES LIFE Victoria Smith interviews women on the many ways to live an incredible life, with tangible advice on achieving goals. Find out more at www.girltrieslife.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 gr

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. This week, Lena and Avery try farmer's markets goodies, again:  Pina Colada preserves, pickled garlic, canned mead, and hot sauces. The Mess Hall Podcast is proud 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,

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. This week, Lena and Avery have some good finds from three farmer's markets. We try vegan Queso dip, spicy pickles, caramel apples preserve, kettle corn and Sazon spice.  This week's 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 weed the podcast is brought to you in part by Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Park Power is owned by Kris Kasawski, who has a growing and well-deserved reputation for being a guy who cares.  If you’re in the Edmonton area, you may have seen him around town in his signature bowtie, supporting local causes and boosting local business.  He walks that talk with his business — it’s why Park Power shares its profits with loca

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.   This week, Lena and Avery compare organic and "regular" vegetables  and learn some interesting vegetable facts. Is there a difference? Is organic worth it? Which one is best? Listen to find out. This week's podcast shoutout goes to EMILY MISSED OUT Emily and Breanne take in pop culture-filled movie classics that Emily has never seen, but should have. Find out more at emilymissedout.com  The Mess Hall Podcast is proud to have ATB as a sponsor.  Today I 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

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.   This week, Lena and Avery try local goods from the farmer's market.  Garlic crunchies, rum, and lemon chia jam are a few of the things we sampled.   This weeks podcast shoutout is going to ED - CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE TEACHING LIFE Honest conversations between educators. Hosted by teacher Shane Lawrence.   This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by World on Fire, a new podcast from CBC Edmonton. World on Fire is a new five-part series that takes you to the front lines of out of control wildfires in Canada, Australia, and California.  Recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, hosts Adrienne Lamb and Mike Flannigan look at what it takes to find hope in the midst of fear and destruction and how communities affected by wildfires rebuild. The series examines the high costs that wildfires cause to people’s health, homes, and communities. Find World on Fire on the CBC Listen app or wher