Ottawhat? - An Ottawa podcast
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago -Ottawhat? is an interview show that highlights interesting people living in Ottawa, Canada.
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Ottawhat 144 – Matt Hertendy
March 20, 2018 00:00 - 29.2 MBMatt Hertendy from the New Theatre of Ottawa company joins us on this episode. Listen now to learn about some of the things that go on behind the scenes of building a company, and everything Matt and his team is working on! Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 143 – Nathan Adolphe and Natania Abebe (Stars In A Jar)
March 06, 2018 00:00 - 32.1 MBOn this week’s show, we met Nathan and Natania, the co-founders of Stars In A Jar, a charity helping to connect child cancer survivors with young cancer patients. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 142 – Zoe Towne
February 27, 2018 00:00 - 31.3 MBOur guest this week is Zoe Towne, a local musician and actor who is keeping busy selling out venues like Live on Elgin with her bands, Jumpin’ Joe Flash and Valois. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 141 – Ewan Reid (Mission Control Space Services)
January 30, 2018 00:00 - 33 MBThis week’s episode features Ewan Reid, President and CEO of Mission Control Space Services. We learned about his work on the Space Shuttle program, the transition to starting his own space services company, and his other athletic and theatrical accomplishments. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 140 – Jumpin’ Joel Flash
January 17, 2018 00:00 - 30.8 MBIn the debut episode of 2018, we met Jumpin’ Joel Flash, who with his band the Magic Machine are releasing their very first single The Rain at a ‘mega-party’ at Live on Elgin on February 16th. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 139 – Patrick Rock
December 07, 2017 03:00 - 32.2 MBOn the show this week, we met Patrick Rock, winner of Season 5 of the singing competition The Shot this summer.
Ottawhat 138 – Tuong La
November 20, 2017 00:00 - 33.8 MBTuong La has a LOT going on. In this episode, we try to get to the bottom of what sustains all his jobbies (jobs/hobbies), including podcasting, video production, improv comedy, and much, much more! Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 136 – Ashley Lemmon
October 24, 2017 00:00 - 30 MBOn the show this week, we met the founder of Nora Swimwear, Ashley Lemmon. Hear all about her time in England, her experience starting a business and helping other women do the same, and all the work that goes in to making a clothing line. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 137 – Ruth Kwan
October 23, 2017 00:00 - 27 MBRuth Kwan grew up in Ottawa studying music, and is back in town now after spending four years touring across North America with The Phantom of the Opera. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 135 – Josephine Leone
October 10, 2017 00:00 - 30.9 MBThis week’s show features Ottawa’s premiere scrunge band, Josephine Leone. We’re joined by Val, Mike, and Pete to discuss the process of making their new EP, and everything that goes along with doing that entirely on their own. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 134 – John Girgis
September 26, 2017 00:00 - 35.7 MBIn this episode, we met with John Girgis, who came to talk about Biotown, an open-access, DIY biology lab located right in downtown Ottawa. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 133 – Dan Shields
September 12, 2017 00:00 - 51.4 MBOn the show this week, part owner of Yuk Yuks Ottawa, Dan Shields, is our guest. We talked about a little of everything in this one, including Dan’s favourite sport, basketball, and how Ottawa has changed in the last several decades. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 132 – Becca Alkerton
August 29, 2017 00:00 - 31.9 MBThis week’s episode features Becca Alkerton, a born and raised Ottawan who currently calls Hintonburg home. We talked about Capital Pride, some cool charitable organizations around the city, and Becca taught us how to tie a bowtie! Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 131 – Mariam Zohouri
August 08, 2017 00:00 - 27.7 MBThis week’s podcast features Mariam Zohouri, community leader for Mealshare in Ottawa and Montreal. Mealshare works with local restaurants across Canada to provide food to children in the city who otherwise might not eat anything. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 130 – Gary Sisson
July 25, 2017 00:00 - 1 ByteOn the show this week, we met Gary Sisson, owner of Garaoke Karaoke and DJ Services, who has been serving the National Capital Region’s Karaoke needs for over 20 years. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 129 – Maeve Montgomery-Lalonde
July 11, 2017 00:00 - 1 ByteOur show this week features Maeve Montgomery-Lalonde, independent musician and stand-up comedian. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 128 – Sydney Smith
June 24, 2017 00:00 - 1 ByteThis week’s episode features Sydney Smith, lover of and advocate for all of Canada’s great outdoors. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 127 – Charlie Hoppner
June 06, 2017 00:00 - 1 ByteThe show this week features Charlie Hoppner, founder of the band Valois. Apart from hearing about his musical pursuits, we hear about his experiences in film, and discuss how our society deals with and talks about mental health. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 126 – Joey Clavette
May 24, 2017 00:00 - 27.3 MBThe show this week features Joey Clavette, the founder of street newspaper The Ottawa Wrench, a website and newspaper focusing on homelessness and chronic poverty. We talk about getting a street newspaper up and running, basic income, and mental health. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 125 – Greg Houston
May 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 ByteOn the show this week, we talk with Greg Houston, a local comedian whose prolific hosting of Ottawa events means you’ve probably already seen him on a stage at some point. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 124 – Tom Goldsmith
April 25, 2017 00:00 - 1 ByteThis week’s episode features Tom Goldsmith, a software developer and technology enthusiast whose most recent project, Sadblock, aims to rid social media feeds of annoying or negative stories. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 123 – Grant McSheffrey
April 11, 2017 00:00 - 1 ByteOn the show this week, we sat down with Ottawa’s own 3-time Jeopardy Champion, Grant McSheffrey. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 122 – Marc Evans
March 28, 2017 00:00 - 1 ByteThis week’s episode features Canadian astronaut candidate and up-and-coming Ottawa craft brewmaster Marc Evans. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 121 – James Fitzgerald (Tespa Carleton)
March 14, 2017 00:00 - 1 ByteOn this episode, we spoke with James Fitzgerald, a Carleton student who runs the Carleton esports (Tespa) program on campus. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 120 – Brian Kom
February 28, 2017 00:00 - 42 MBThis episode features a professional fantasy hockey expert and one of the co-hosts of the Keeping Karlsson podcast, Brian Kom! He shares some of his experiences spending two years in Japan, along with dispensing some fantasy hockey advice and sharing his favourite ramen in Ottawa. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 119b – Cait O’Malley (Live from Backdrop)
January 31, 2017 00:00 - 30.1 MBThis week on the show, we recorded live with two guests (see part 1 here). This interview features Cait O'Malley, owner of Bourbon & Bloom, a wedding and events planning business she started after corporate event planning started to get very repetitive. Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 118 – Amanda McLaren
January 17, 2017 00:00 - 27.3 MBOur guest this week, Amanda McLaren, writes What Happens In Ottawa, a fun blog showcasing all the interesting things you can do around the city. She's had so many fun experiences over the last year and gave us a few great things to check off our lists for 2017! Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 117 – Unlocked Ottawa (Candice Gertsman & Calvin Joy)
January 04, 2017 00:00 - 31.2 MBOn the show this week, the crew talked to Candice and Calvin from Unlocked Ottawa, two of the proud co-founders of the first competitive escape room in Ottawa. We got to try out the competitive, team-based Krylon Crew room in December, and we can confirm it’s a totally new and challenging experience. Hear how the… Continue reading Ottawhat 117 – Unlocked Ottawa (Candice Gertsman & Calvin Joy) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 116 – Lynn Kirkpatrick (Dodgeball Ottawa)
December 21, 2016 00:00 - 32.6 MBThis episode features a conversation with a representative of Canada’s national dodgeball team and one of the founders of Dodgeball Ottawa, Lynn Kirkpatrick (along with her husband and co-founder Spencer Sarault). Learn about competitive dodgeball as it’s played around the world and in Ottawa, and hear how Lynn’s team came home with a silver medal… Continue reading Ottawhat 116 – Lynn Kirkpatrick (Dodgeball Ottawa) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 115 – Scott Sewell
December 07, 2016 00:00 - 28.8 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we interviewed Scott Sewell. This entrepreneur has started his own business selling ice cream in Ottawa, and is giving a portion of his profits to mental health facilities. Hear from Scott how he’s seen Ottawa change as he grows up in the city. Sponsor – This episode is also… Continue reading Ottawhat 115 – Scott Sewell Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 114 – Clodie Gravel
November 23, 2016 00:00 - 22.4 MBRegistered dietician and health care food service worker Clodie Gravel joins the guys this week. She tells us about the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist, discusses the important of food security, and shares the highlights of her recent trip to Costa Rica. Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part… Continue reading Ottawhat 114 – Clodie Gravel Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 113 – Rhapsody Blue
November 09, 2016 00:00 - 25.1 MBOn the podcast this week, we sat down with Rhapsody Blue, a burlesque performer who produces a weekly burlesque show at the Bourbon Room. We talked about the alternative arts scene in Ottawa, different types of burlesque, and a little about keeping a day job while pursuing your passion at night. Sponsor – This episode… Continue reading Ottawhat 113 – Rhapsody Blue Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 111 – Matt Haché (OAMA)
October 12, 2016 00:00 - 21.5 MBThis week, we spoke with OAMA instructor Matt Haché. He discusses some of the lessons he’s learned in his BJJ training, tells us stories from some of his fights, and tells us how having to retake grade one helped him get better at learning. Check out Ground Games – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on October 21 at… Continue reading Ottawhat 111 – Matt Haché (OAMA) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 110 – Colin White
September 28, 2016 00:00 - 26.7 MBOn the show this week, we sat down with Colin White, an urban sketcher who has made a name for himself by immortalizing everyday Ottawa landmarks with beautiful, unique artwork. We discuss work as a freelance artist and graphic designer, preserving and restoring community landmarks in Ottawa, as well as Colin’s attempt to turn his… Continue reading Ottawhat 110 – Colin White Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 109 – Ask Ottawhat
September 14, 2016 00:00 - 18.7 MBThis week, the guys take a break from guests, and sit down to discuss what’s going on around our fair city, and answer some burning questions about Ottawa from the Internet. Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and… Continue reading Ottawhat 109 – Ask Ottawhat Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 108 – Matt LeBlanc (Secular Recovery Ottawa)
August 31, 2016 00:00 - 22.2 MBOn the show this week, we met with Matt LeBlanc, who joined us to discuss his work with Secular Recovery Ottawa. We learn a lot about addiction recovery and hear how Matt turned his life around, and how he is now helping others do the same. Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you… Continue reading Ottawhat 108 – Matt LeBlanc (Secular Recovery Ottawa) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 107 – Jeff Menzies
August 17, 2016 00:00 - 21.4 MBThis week’s episode features Jeff Menzies, an urban agriculture and food security expert who has moved from dreams of being a chef, to helping feed people on a much larger scale. We chat about the non-profit work he’s doing, as well as the best (super healthy, for the most part) places to eat around Ottawa.… Continue reading Ottawhat 107 – Jeff Menzies Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 106 – Anne-Marie Cenaiko
August 03, 2016 00:00 - 19.7 MBOn the show this week, we talk to Anne-Marie Cenaiko, who works in communications for the government and volunteers all over the city. Hear all about the best Ottawa “foodie” hotspots, what you need to get to the Sandbanks on a bike trip, and yet another endorsement for House of Targ. Sponsor – This episode… Continue reading Ottawhat 106 – Anne-Marie Cenaiko Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 105 – Stefan Jurewicz
July 20, 2016 00:00 - 23.8 MBThis episode, the boys sit down with Stefan Jurewicz, a music producer and audio engineer who is currently a part of two bands, Onionface and Trunk. We also learn a little bit about dystopian literature, a favourite of Stefan’s, before discussing music, art and coffee in Ottawa. Sponsor – This episode is also brought to… Continue reading Ottawhat 105 – Stefan Jurewicz Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 102 – Brett Kelly
June 08, 2016 00:00 - 23.1 MBThis episode features Brett Kelly, the most prolific indie filmmaker in Canada, with 26 feature films. He just finished directing My Fair Zombie, the musical stage production, and has plans to film a couple more movies this summer! Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a… Continue reading Ottawhat 102 – Brett Kelly Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 101 – Andre Rieux (Cartwright Springs Brewery)
May 25, 2016 00:00 - 28.7 MBThis week’s show coincides with our two-year anniversary, and we’re joined by Cartwright Springs Brewery’s founder, Andre Rieux. Andre describes the long road that brought him to buy the property that ended up being the home of his brewery, and shared some great stories of his world travels along the way. Sponsor – This episode… Continue reading Ottawhat 101 – Andre Rieux (Cartwright Springs Brewery) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 100 – Samantha Renaud (Qing Clothing)
May 04, 2016 00:00 - 20.4 MBOn the show this week, we celebrate our centennial with Qing Clothing’s Samantha Renaud! Samantha talked with us about launching an independent, unisex clothing brand in Ottawa, hairdressing, and how escape rooms have grown in popularity across Canada. Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a… Continue reading Ottawhat 100 – Samantha Renaud (Qing Clothing) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 99 – Greg Kieran (Live from Frank & Oak) [18+]
April 27, 2016 00:00 - 15.1 MBThis week, we had a special live podcast event at Frank & Oak, a boutique clothing store in Westboro. This is the second of two interviews this week, with this one featuring Greg Kieran, a stand-up comedian who chatted with us about sports, the independent comedy scene in Ottawa, and his Viktor Krum impression. **[Please be… Continue reading Ottawhat 99 – Greg Kieran (Live from Frank & Oak) [18+] Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 98 – Alex Dhavernas (Live from Frank & Oak)
April 27, 2016 00:00 - 13.7 MBThis week, we had a special live podcast event at Frank & Oak, a boutique clothing store in Westboro. This is the first of two interviews this week, with this one featuring Alex Dhavernas from Ministry of Coffee. We talked about the caffeine bean in great detail, the camaraderie of coffee shops in Ottawa, and… Continue reading Ottawhat 98 – Alex Dhavernas (Live from Frank & Oak) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 97 – Daniel Modulevsky
April 13, 2016 00:00 - 19.3 MBDan Modulevsky joined the guys this week to discuss his PhD work at the University of Ottawa in the Pelling Lab. He’s been working on growing animal tissue from apples, and working on advances in making biological testing more accurate, cheaper, and more realistic. Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part… Continue reading Ottawhat 97 – Daniel Modulevsky Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 96 – Ana Gherasim & Jeff Huang (Azucar Latin Dance)
March 30, 2016 00:00 - 18.1 MBThis week on the show, we sat down with Ana and Jeff from Azucar Latin Dance Company. We learned all about salsa (the food, and the dance), and how to meet-cute in the public service! Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and… Continue reading Ottawhat 96 – Ana Gherasim & Jeff Huang (Azucar Latin Dance) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 95 – Dani Alon & Chris Hannay
March 16, 2016 00:00 - 21.8 MBOn the show this week, we spoke to improv comedians Dani Alon and Chris Hannay from Experimental Farm Theatre. They’re also running the Ottawa Improv Festival from April 14-16 at Arts Court, where you’ll be able to see several of our past guests (and Chris himself) perform! Sponsor – This episode is also brought to… Continue reading Ottawhat 95 – Dani Alon & Chris Hannay Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 94 – Tania Laham
March 02, 2016 00:00 - 23.6 MBThis week’s podcast features Tania Laham, a public servant with Service Canada who is passionate about education and learning. She also enjoys volleyball, board games and escape rooms around Ottawa! Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel… Continue reading Ottawhat 94 – Tania Laham Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 93 – Helenka Zemanek
February 25, 2016 00:00 - 24.7 MBThis week’s podcast features Helenka Zemanek, a world traveller who enjoys Ukrainian dance despite not being Ukranian, and raves about Ottawa’s Ethiopian restaurants, despite not being Ethiopian. Amaan is sick this week; see if he makes it through the podcast alive! Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today… Continue reading Ottawhat 93 – Helenka Zemanek Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 92 – Melissa Stengel
February 18, 2016 00:00 - 21.9 MBWe talked with our good friend Melissa Stengel this week on the show. She told us about her life in Hintonburg, moving up the management ranks at Starbucks, and the weird kinds of stores you can find in Ottawa. Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get… Continue reading Ottawhat 92 – Melissa Stengel Click the icon below to listen.