YYC Popcast
Welcome to the ultimate mixed plate of podcasts! My name is Carly and I'm the host of the YYC Popcast! Where we will talk about everything from pop culture, to lifestyle, wellness, social issues and more. All this in the hopes of also showcasing what is beautiful in and around Calgary and all of Canada!
Episodes
48 episodes
“As They Say in Theatre,” with Javier Vilalta
This week's episode was actually recorded a few weeks back with the wonderful Javier Vilalta!Javi was so great giving me some insight into his directing of the recently sold out show, “The House of Bernarda Alba,” that wrapped up October.1s...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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55:03
“Journey Home,” with Perpie Atife
On this week's episode, I was lucky enough to chat with the lovely and talented, Perpie Atife who was one of this year's recipients of the Alberta Lieutenant Governors Emerging Artists award!Perpie shares her journey of musicianship a...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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43:33
“Planes Don’t Wait,” with Shawn Austin
I’m pumped for you all to hear this new episode with Canadian country singer,Shawn Austin!We had an awesome conversation about Shawn’s new EP, Planes Don’t Wait! Shawn is also fresh off his tour with Dallas Smith and chats about his exci...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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54:19
“The Land We Live On,” with Neil Fleming
This week I had an enlightening and fun conversation with Neil Fleming, the executive director of Making Treaty 7 here in Calgary! We chat about Making Treaty 7’s film “Istotsi, Land We Live On,” which will have screenings at this week's 2022 “...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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1:14:27
“All the World’s A Stage,” with Clem Martini
It was such a treat and honour to chat with this week’s guest, award winning playwright, Clem Martini!Clem tells us all about his deeply personal play, ‘Cantata, a dramatization and fictionalization of Martini’s experience as a caregiver...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:11:52
"Laugh it Up!" with Nancy Ho
I loved the convo with this week's guest, comedian, Nancy ho! Nancy talks about how she got into comedy and what it's like to be a female comedian in Canada these days! She also talks about her experience of writing comedy from her perspecti...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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1:12:09
“A Singers Life For Me,” with Alyssa Reid
This week's episode we have the pleasure of chatting with the very talented and sweet, Alyssa Reid!Alyssa talks about her single, “Roses” and tells us why she has partnered with the non-profit, “The Lifeline Canada,” to do a raffle and help the...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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57:47
“Country Cliches” with Devin Cooper
I loved the candid and open convo I had with this week's guest, Devin Cooper. Devin tells us about his new single, “Back Pocket,” and the upcoming release of his album, “Good Things!” We talk about the in depth process of being a co...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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59:42
“A Way With Words,” Part 2 with Wakefield Brewster
This week we have part 2 of our inspiring convo with professional performance poet, Mr. Wakefield Brewster!On part 2, Wakefield shares with us his other passion and profession, whole body wellness. As a registered massage therapist, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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51:21
“A Way With Words,” with Wakefield Brewster
This week, we have part 1 of 2 episodes with my amazing guest, Wakefield Brewster. Wakefield talks us through his journey to now being one of Calgary’s most established resident performance poets! We talk about the many other hats he wear...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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1:05:00
“Singer of Songs” with Noelle
This week we talk with up and coming, singer/songwriter, Noelle and discuss her much anticipated debut EP, 30K!Coming from a very musical family and community on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Noelle tells us how that has shaped her as...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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42:53
“In Command” with The Command Sisters
On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Charlotte and Sarah Command of The Command Sisters! The ladies talk about how social media has helped them reach music lovers and fans, while also honing their business skills in promoting th...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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58:03
“Acting Up” with Griffin Cork
On this week's episode, I had a blast getting to know actor,producer,Griffin Cork! We get a little festive and break down our top 5-10 holiday movies and why we love them so much!We also talk about the upcoming 2nd season of his show “Ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:17:17
“Hoop There it is,” with Lindsay Dunn
This week I got to chat with Canada’s only female national sports reporter and City News Toronto’s music and sport reporter, the hilarious and impressive, Lindsay Dunn! Lindsay is full of fun banter and poignant thoughts on everything from pop ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:06:36
“Finding Your Voice,” with Jocelyn Alice
Welcome back to The YYC Popcast, season 2!It's been a long 4 months and I couldn't be more excited to start off season 2 with none other than the incredible, Platinum-selling, Canadian singer and songwriter, Jocelyn Alice! Jo...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:53:57
"Big Moves," with Natalie Berthiaume
Welcome to episode 30 of The YYC Popcast and the season finale of season 1. On this episode I get to have some laughs and chat again with my friend and supreme realtor, Nathalie Berthiaume! We talk some pop culture, Nathalie’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:05:45
“On and Off the Page” with Olyn Ozbick
On this week's episode of the YYC Popcast, I am so thrilled to be chatting with Author, Journalist, Editor, Blogger, and Teacher of all things writing, Olyn Ozbick! Olyn shares her journey of how she always knew she wanted to write, from a youn...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:25:20
“Empress State of Mind” w/ Mak London
On this week's episode of the YYC Popcast, I had such a great convo with local talent and singer, Mak London! Mak talks about the process of collaborating on the writing, visualization and creation of her first album, Hate Boy, due out this fal...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:24:16
A Voice For Radio with Kylee Roman
On this weeks episode of the YYC Popcast, I got the pleasure of chatting with Virgin Radio Calgary host, Kylee Roman! We chat about how Kylee knew she was destined for hosting greatness, her favorite moment in radio so far, and her upcoming hos...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:14:05
The Cliffs Notes
On this week's episode of the YYC Popcast, I wanted to find a way to celebrate us closing in on season 1! Don’t worry, we have season 2 coming soon and some exciting changes to announce as well! So to celebrate our first season of the podcast, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:04:22
“Thespian Thoughts” w/Ryan Northcott
On The YYC Podcast’s 25th episode, it was a total delight meeting and chatting with Ryan Northcott. Local to Alberta, Ryan is an actor, who has had recent roles in Tribal, Heartland, The Jann show, and more. You’ll also recognize him from his r...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:27:05
“It’s All About the Balancing Baby” w/Lisa Jacobs
On this week's episode of the YYC Popcast, I was so pumped to chat with badass bass player, Lisa Jacobs! Lisa has worked with Jann Arden, Jocelyn Alice, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, and many more in her career and when she isn’t tour...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:48:17
“80s Babies, 90s Kids!” W/ Sam Foster
As always we like to mix it up on this podcast and I thought it would be fun to bring back my first guest, my sweet sis, Sam! She was an unwilling Guinea pig back when i was working on starting up the podcast and we ended up having the most hil...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:07:05
“Musings of Musicals” w/Justin Macosky
On this week's episode of the YYC Popcast I get to chat with my very talented friend, pop culture lover,Choir Director and Musical aficionado, Justin Macosky. We have a fun conversation about everyone's favourite thing, Musicals! Well maybe not...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:08:57
“Artistic Expression!” w/Shawnee Kish
Happy Pride and Indigenous history month! On this week's episode I had the honour of chatting with bad ass singer/songwriter and the first indigenous winner of the CBC Searchlight Rising Star, Shawnee Kish. Shawnee gives us an up...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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38:54