Mess Hall Podcast

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week Avery, Lena, and story-teller extraordinaire Calum Lykan talk Scottish foods ahead of Robbie Burns' day. Although these foods are new for us, they bring back some fond memories for our guest.  To find out more about Calum Lykan go to the follow spots: calumlykanstorytelling.com Twitter: @CalumLykanStory  Facebook: @calumlykanstorytelling Instagram: calumlykanstorytelling If you are in Calgary this June make sure you check out the scenes annual Calgary Medieval Festival. It goes down on June 19th and 20th. To get more info and tickets check out the website calgarymedievalfaire.com This weeks show is brought to you in part by ATB.  Tired of paying bank fees when you can’t remember the last time you went into a branch? You spoke. ATB listened. And they’ve created a no monthly fee, digital account with a line of credit that makes banking work for you. By doing most of your banking digitally, you’ll avoid monthly fees

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week Avery, Lena, and guest Josiah Sinanan try ice cream on one of the coldest days of the year.  Is "healthy" ice cream good? Is premium worth the money? Are local brands better than the "big guys"? Find out the the answers to all these burning questions here.  This Weeks Podcast Shout out is going to LET’S FIND OUT. A podcast that answers questions about Edmonton’s history with Chris Chang-Yen Phillips. To find out more go to letsfindoutpodcast.com This week the Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you in part by Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes at TELUS World of Science Edmonton. The exhibition runs until February 17 in Edmonton and features more than 300 artifacts, costumes, props and interactive elements to bring the Marvel Universe to life.Buy your tickets today at telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca If you’re coming from outside of Edmonton, there is a hotel deal on the website.This is the only place in Canada right now w

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. On this very special show, Avery and Lena review Post's new Timbit cereals. Tim Horton's iconic Timbit is now available in both Chocolate Glaze and Birthday Cake.  Which is better? How do they compare to these classic Timbits? Are they worth buying? Find out the answers here.  This week's podcast shout out is going to POPCYCLE.  Your pop-culture connections podcast. Join hosts Christian Zyp and Eric Newby as they dissect pop culture’s connective tissues. Find them on twitter @popcyclepod    This bonus episode is brought to you in part form NorQuest - Career Moves. Find out more at norquest.ca/careermoves

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week Avery and Lena try "healthy" chips.    This show is brought to you in part by Alberta Health Services.  https://www.albertahealthservices.ca  AND  In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your energy from. Park Power has low overhead, and chances are you’ll save money if you switch. You can find out how much money you would save by visiting parkpower.ca and plugging your numbers into the Alberta Energy Savings Calculator. If you decide to switch, it’s easy. Nothing changes about your service — only the price you pay. Learn more at parkpower.ca 

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week Avery and Lena discuss 2019, try a few new snacks that got lost, and talk about what's to come in 2020. There are several podcast shoutout on this podcast: TOMATO RADIO Tomato Radio is a podcast about food and drink, hosted by Mary Bailey and Amanda LeNeve. https://soundcloud.com/tomatoradio THE 4TH LINE HOCKEY PODCAST No finesse, just grinding out opinions on hockey and hockey-related news. Hosted by Carl Landra, Joel Schnell and Nick Seguin. https://the4thlinepodcast.com TIGHT ENDS PODCAST A sports podcast for the rest of us! Vanda claims she doesn’t know much about football, but she knows a tight end when she sees one. http://tightendspodcast.com IT’S A CONSPIRACY! Andrew, Charlie and Greg lay out the beliefs behind selected conspiracy theories, alternative accounts, legends, myths and more. https://itsaconspiracypodcast.com This week the Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you in pa

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week Avery and Lena giddily discuss different Advent calendars, as well as food gifts they gave and received.  This week's podcast shout out is going to PUTTING IT TOGETHER. A look at Stephen Sondheim's body of work, show by show and song by song. Each week, Kyle Marshall invites someone in to discuss a Sondheim song in-depth. To find out more go to puttingittogether.transistor.fm  This show is brought to you in part by Alberta Health Services.  https://www.albertahealthservices.ca 

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week, Avery, Lena, and Kira Penner try Christmas confections of their youth.  Listen to them talk nostalgia eating.  This week's podcast shout out goes to Girl Tries Life. Victoria Smith interviews inspiring women to show there are many different ways to live an incredible life. Hear tangible ways to achieve your goals and dreams. To find out more about this podcast heat over to 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. Park Power has low overhead, and chances are you’ll save money if you switch. You can find out how much money you would save by visiting parkpower.ca and plugging your numbers into the Alberta Energy Savings Calculator. If you decide to switch, it’s easy. Nothing changes about your ser

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week, Avery, Lena and fellow podcaster JP try candy canes: yummy ones, surprising ones, and a few gross ones.   This week's podcast shout out goes to The Read-Along. A mini book club for your ears. Join Scott and Anita Bourgeois on a chapter-by-chapter journey through a good book. To find out more, go to https://readalongpod.blogspot.com  This episode is brought to you in part by ATB. Tired of paying bank fees when you can’t remember the last time you went into a branch? You spoke. ATB listened. And they’ve created a no monthly fee, digital account with a line of credit that makes banking work for you. By doing most of your banking digitally, you’ll avoid monthly fees and get unlimited digital transactions. It’s 24/7 banking at it’s finest. Visit atb.com today to sign up for a No-Fee All-In account and discover digital banking that works for you. go to atb.com and find out more. 

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week, Avery, Lena and Todd try limited edition Christmas treats.  Listen as we get giggly from sugar and rum and discover what is worth buying this year.   A big thanks to Todd Gallant for being on the podcast this week. You can follow the Facebook link to find out more https://www.facebook.com/Hindsight-in-2020-105418600865084/  This week's podcast shout out is going to Press Start 2 Join. Welcome to Press Start to Join! Josh and Alan talk about video games, movies, TV, comics, Star Wars and such. to find out more go to ps2jshow.com  This week the Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you in part by Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes at TELUS World of Science Edmonton. The exhibition runs until February 17 in Edmonton and features more than 300 artifacts, costumes, props and interactive elements to bring the Marvel Universe to life.Buy your tickets today at telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca If you’re coming from outside of Edmon

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week, Avery, Lena and Andrea Curry-Hansell taste test so many types of liquorice: filled, soft, salty, and mint to name a few.  Listen to what our favourites and not-so favourites are.    This week's podcast shout out is going to a pair of podcasts. First: on The 2 and Out podcast, Travis Currah and Brazilian Ty bring you a CFL podcast that focuses on fantasy, league news and everything there is to know about Canadian football. Second: Eskimo Empire Podcast, a weekly chat about the CFL with Andrew, Mike and Kayla, three Edmonton fans with Green and Gold in their veins. Both had a great season talking about the CFL. 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 shar

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week Avery, Lena, and guest Kevin Geggie try 17 different Kit Kats, the majority of most from Japan.  Listen to what types were tried, what surprises there were, and how they tasted.     This week's podcast shout out is to Eat More BBQ. Ryan Sanderson promotes and fosters barbecue culture in Alberta with this weekly interview show about the BBQ life. Find out more at eatmorebarbecue.ca This week the Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you in part from ATB and ATB Prosper. It's easy to save for your dreams with ATB Prosper. Set your goal, invest $100, and watch it grow. It’s that simple, and it’s all online. Get started in minutes at atbprosper.com.

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week we are on location at Avenida Food Hall. We have fun trying sweet and savoury delights from around the food world, all conveniently located in one building. We tried treats from these places: www.avenidamarket.ca takori.ca www.mestizoyyc.com grainzbreadshop.ca www.sauceitalianmarket.com www.adilachocolaterie.com www.instagram.com/teamofruittea/ www.atouchofindiayyc.com ThisWeek's podcast shoutout is going to Emilie Missed Out. Emily and Breanne watch classic, pop-culture-filled movie gems that Emily has never seen. Join them as they try to determine if she missed out. emilymissedout.com Twitter: @emilymissedout Facebook: @emilymissedout   This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by TELUS World of Science Edmonton, home of the Canadian debut of Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes. The exhibition runs until February 17 in Edmonton and features more than 300 artifacts, costumes, props and interactive elem

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial. This week we try and discuss a bunch of Pocky for Pocky day, November 11. We are joined by our salted-egg chip loving friend, Casey Steele. He defends his tastebuds and adds some insights into these covered biscuit sticks. This weeks podcast shoutout goes to The Tight Ends Podcast! To find out more and here me as a quest this week go to tightendspodcast.com We also had support from our friends at Alberta Forest Products Association. to find out more go to albertaforestproducts.ca

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.  This week Avery, Lena and Carl Landra try Halloween candy, including classics and some new ones.  We delve into some of our Halloween food memories and talk of the history of trick or treating, all while getting a sugar high!    To find Carl and The 4th Line Podcast go to: Website: the4thlinepodcast.com  Twitter: @4thLinePodcast Facebook: @4thLinePodcast Youtube: 4th Line Podcast  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 gre

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.  This week Avery, Lena and Trevor Gauthier from The Globe Trevor try a variety of British delicacies that one would eat on a road trip. We try candies, chocolate, and drinks and discuss the history of each.   To find out more about The Globe Trevor and his travel blog, check out the links: Website: theglobetrevor.com Facebook: @TheGlobeTrevor Twitter: @theglobetrevor Whether you’re at home or on vacation, check SeatGIANT for tickets to the hottest  events. Visit https://www.seatgiant.ca to find tickets. Use the promo code “apn” at checkout to get 5% off your purchase. You’ll save a bit, and the network gets a little cut off that purchase, too. All tickets are in Canadian dollars, even for events that are in the U.S. SeatGIANT is Canadian-owned and operated, and it guarantees every ticket. So, help yourself to a great experience, while helping the Alberta Podcast Network and a Canadian-owned business. Visit https://www.seatg

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.  This weekAvery and Lena are talking about all kinds of different M&M's. We try original, peanut, almond, crispy, peanut butter and Carmel. To top it off we are trying 3 M&M's bars. Milk Chocolate, crispy, and almond.  This podcast was brought to you with the support of the TELUS World of Science Edmonton, home of the Canadian debut of Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes. The exhibition runs October 19 to February 17 in Edmonton and features more than 300 artifacts, costumes, props and interactive elements to bring the Marvel Universe to life.  Buy your tickets today at telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca If you’re coming from outside of Edmonton, there is a hotel deal on the website. This is the only place in Canada right now where you can see this exhibition. We also had support from our friends at Alberta Forest Products Association. to find out more go to albertaforestproducts.ca  

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.  This week's guest is Blake Enemark, head brewer at O.T. Brewing Company. We are talking about how he got his start in the brewing business, the process and fine tuning of making beer, and special projects! Follow these links to find out more about Ot> brewing Company.  In person:  1155E 44 AVE SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 4X4 Online: otbrewingcompany.com Facebook: @otbrewingcompany Twitter: @OTbrewing_co   This week's podcast shout out is going to I Have Some Notes.  You shuffle your way to your seat, your oversized cola sloshing precariously against its lid as you carefully navigate past an aisle of movie-goers. The seat thumps as you drop heavily into your chair, stretching out your popcorn and cola in front of you to counter balance your descent. You smile as the lights dim and the projector fires up, “I’ve been waiting for this movie for months” you sputter through a mouthful of popcorn. The opening theme rumbles “Here we g

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.  This week Lena, Avery and Carolyn are talking all things pumpkin spice. It is that time of the year to try beer, peeps, latte, scones, chocolates and blizzards. Give it a listen and find out what is best.  This weeks podcast shout out is going to Modern Manhood. A series of interviews towards understanding the many different views of masculinity. Hosted by German Villegas.Find out more go to modernmanhood.org  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

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.  This week Lena and Avery are rating Oreos. Mint, Carrot Cake, Birthday Cake, Fudge Covered, Cinnamon Bun and Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. We are also talk about Oreo history, fun facts, and different flavors.    This episode is brought to you in part by The Alberta Blue Cross Wellness Summit, which happens on October 10th. The Wellness Summit is a day to explore fresh perspectives and practices around wellness. This year the focus is on what it takes to create healthy workplace cultures where everyone thrives. Supporting the health and wellness of employees is becoming a major consideration for many workplaces, and Alberta Blue Cross wants to connect the dots of what it takes to create healthier workplaces with happy people. Among the speakers is Lance Secretan (SEC-ra-tan), author of The Bellwether Effect, a bestseller that shows leaders how to replace morale-killing business practices with inspiring ones. Alberta Blue Cr

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the @albertapodnet powered by @atbfinancial.  This week's guest is is Bernice Hill. This was a fun chat. We touch on bread, drinks, sweets, and vegetables! Does naming your sourdough starter make it taste better? I believe so! to find out more about Bernice and to sign up for her newsletter go to: Website dishnthekitchen.com Twitter @DishntheKitchen  Facebook @Dishnthekitchen  Blog: https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/dish-n-kitchen-8204599  Talking points for LitFest Presents: AuthorPods A series of live shows and discussions at the intersection of writing and podcasting. It runs Oct. 2 to 5 in Edmonton and kicks off with An Evening with Malcolm Gladwell, which is sold out! But check out this event! Oct. 5: How Is That Funny? — A panel on how to talk about unfunny things in a funny way with author and podcaster Alicia Tobin, and Falen Johnson and Leah-Simone Bowen of CBC's The Secret Life of Canada. I also have an important message from Alberta Health Services and the ne