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 91 – Eric Turmelle
February 11, 2016 00:00 - 19.1 MBEric Turmelle, burgeoning comedy writer and good friend of ours, joins us to chat about hockey, the LeBreton Flats development, and a little about life in suburban 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 good in… Continue reading Ottawhat 91 – Eric Turmelle Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 90 – Hamza Haq
February 04, 2016 00:00 - 23.2 MBThis episode features actor Hamza Haq, who came to visit from Montreal to discuss auditions, his role on the Shomi show The Art of More, and to tell us about his love of Kinder Surprises. 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 90 – Hamza Haq Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 89 – Mike Holuj
January 28, 2016 00:00 - 19.7 MBThis week, we introduce everybody to our newest Ottawhat News writer, Mike Holuj. We talked about his workload studying aerospace engineering at Carleton, the process of writing a book in a month last November, and his band Trunk’s upcoming album. The guy has a lot going on, is what we’re saying. Sponsor – This episode… Continue reading Ottawhat 89 – Mike Holuj Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 88 – Kelly Ann Wilson
January 21, 2016 00:00 - 22 MBThis week on the show, we had singer-songwriter Kelly Ann Wilson come on and discuss her music. We talked about growing up and living on a farm in Carleton Place, and her experiences on stages big and small around Ottawa. Kelly Ann also decided to let us premiere her newest music video right here, and… Continue reading Ottawhat 88 – Kelly Ann Wilson Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 86 – Brian Lee
January 07, 2016 00:00 - 24.9 MBThis week, we had Brian Lee on the show. Our good friend came back to catch us up on the last 18 months, some of the new things he’s up to, and just to chat about what’s going on these days in Ottawa. Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part by… Continue reading Ottawhat 86 – Brian Lee Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 85 – Sandy Powell (Help At Home Association)
December 31, 2015 00:00 - 17.1 MBOn the show this week, we met with Sandy Powell, from the Help At Home Association. HAHA is a charitable organization that is growing quickly, and rightfully so, because their goal is to help support families with children with severe illnesses like cancer. Learn how you can get involved, and a little about how the… Continue reading Ottawhat 85 – Sandy Powell (Help At Home Association) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 84 – Duncan McEachern
December 23, 2015 00:00 - 27.2 MBDuncan and the gang chat about textbook prices, play the Christmas game “What’s in the Box?”, and discuss outlandish theories about possible future Star Wars films. BREW DONKEY CONTEST: We’re running a contest in partnership with Brew Donkey, and you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. The question we’re asking this… Continue reading Ottawhat 84 – Duncan McEachern Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 83 – Joe Stouffclair
December 17, 2015 00:00 - 20.5 MBJoe Stouffclair sat down with us this week, to discuss some of the antics going on when he supply teaches, he discusses his experience growing up with 8 siblings, and he even sings us his hit song about OC Transpo, Articulated Dreams (starts at 20:39). BREW DONKEY CONTEST: We’re running a contest in partnership with Brew Donkey,… Continue reading Ottawhat 83 – Joe Stouffclair Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 82 – Monica Haberl
December 10, 2015 00:00 - 21.2 MBWe talked to Monica Haberl this week. This friend of the show talked with us about gender equality, about her experiences growing up in Ottawa, and a little about hockey. BREW DONKEY CONTEST: We’re running a contest in partnership with Brew Donkey, and you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. The… Continue reading Ottawhat 82 – Monica Haberl Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 81 – Natalie Poirier
December 03, 2015 00:00 - 19.6 MBNatalie Poirier was on the show this week! She talked with us about the 6-week solo hike across Ontario, dubbed The Brain Venture, that she completed this summer, to raise money for Angioma Alliance Canada. We also discussed what it’s like growing up in Carp, and going to rugby nationals while studying at Queens. BREW DONKEY… Continue reading Ottawhat 81 – Natalie Poirier Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 80 – Chris Bailey
November 26, 2015 00:00 - 25.9 MBChris Bailey re-joined us this week, making him our first official repeat guest (and well deserving of that title). We dicussed the upcoming release of his new book, The Productivity Project, coming out in January. We also got deep into discussion about working effectively and being productive. We also have a galley proof (limited edition… Continue reading Ottawhat 80 – Chris Bailey Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 79 – Mayor Jim Watson
November 19, 2015 00:00 - 14.3 MBIt’s a huge week for Ottawhat; we sat down with our Mayor, Jim Watson! We discussed his history in the public service, some of what life is like in his world, and a few of the things Ottawa is facing over the next couple of years. His Worship also trolled us hard about waiting so… Continue reading Ottawhat 79 – Mayor Jim Watson Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 78 – Ours is the Fury Podcast (Jon Eden & Ryan Shannon)
November 12, 2015 00:00 - 20.9 MBWe had podcasters and big-time Ottawa Fury supporters Jon Eden and Ryan Shannon on this week. We discussed the Ottawa Fury’s big championship game coming up in New York this weekend, soccer culture in Canada, and what real soccer fans do around Ottawa when they’re not supporting their team. SPECIAL RE-ANNOUNCEMENT (Week 2): We’re running… Continue reading Ottawhat 78 – Ours is the Fury Podcast (Jon Eden & Ryan Shannon) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 77 – Poppa Bean Coffee
November 05, 2015 00:00 - 23.7 MBPaul Foster from Poppa Bean Coffee came on the show this week. We talked about the making of coffee, beer, and maple syrup, and some of the greatest activities in Ottawa, like farmer’s markets, shawarma and watching football. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re also starting a contest this week in partnership with Brew Donkey, where each week… Continue reading Ottawhat 77 – Poppa Bean Coffee Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 76 – Immersive Films (Stephen McReynolds & Jared Galley)
October 29, 2015 00:00 - 21.4 MBThe guys sit down with Stephen and Jared from Immersive Films to discuss some of their latest projects. Find out why they’re headed to LA soon, how they met Henry Burris, and their tiny connection to Jennifer Lawrence. Editor’s Note: Leave a comment if you think we should stop doing Reddit Rabble. Or if you… Continue reading Ottawhat 76 – Immersive Films (Stephen McReynolds & Jared Galley) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 75 – Keegan, Amaan and Rob
October 22, 2015 00:00 - 24.1 MBWe decided to do something a little different on the show this week after hitting another arbitrary milestone. After a short discussion on the Canadian election, we discuss some of our favourite guests in the last 6 months or so, and try out a few new segments. We also tease something BIG coming in a… Continue reading Ottawhat 75 – Keegan, Amaan and Rob Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 74 – Leslie Cserepy
October 15, 2015 00:00 - 29.2 MBOn the show this week, we spoke with Leslie Cserepy, an actor and improvisor who spent the better part of the the past year performing in Game of Bones with Eddie May Murder Mysteries. You can see Leslie performing with Experimental Farm Theatre and in Eddie May’s new show, Sherlock, starting this weekend at the… Continue reading Ottawhat 74 – Leslie Cserepy Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 73 – Fred Stonehouse (OAMA)
October 08, 2015 00:00 - 22.5 MBThis week on Ottawhat, we sat down with Rockland Academy of Martial Arts manager and MMA fighter Fred Stonehouse. We learned what it’s like starting out in martial arts, the fast-paced and incredibly tiring nature of MMA competitions, and we considered whether Ronald McDonald would beat Wendy (from Wendy’s) in a fight. Sponsor – This… Continue reading Ottawhat 73 – Fred Stonehouse (OAMA) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 72 – Megan Miller
October 01, 2015 00:00 - 20.9 MBIn this episode, we spoke to Megan Miller, a musician living in Ottawa and performing this weekend at Pressed in Ottawa and The Table in Montreal with her band, Valois. Megan talks with us about her issues trying to rejoin her bandmates in the US after being deported, and about something she calls buttvertising. Sponsor –… Continue reading Ottawhat 72 – Megan Miller Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 71 – Matt Tanner
September 24, 2015 00:00 - 21.1 MBThis week on the podcast, we sat down with Matt Tanner. He’s a producer at Iversoft Solutions, a mobile software company. We discuss home improvement projects, the changing technology landscape in Ontario, and the pursuit of happyness. Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free… Continue reading Ottawhat 71 – Matt Tanner Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 70 – Jessica Huether (Ottawa Geek Market)
September 17, 2015 00:00 - 22.2 MBThis week on the show, we spoke to Jessica Huether from Ottawa Geek Market. She told us all about the event, going on during October 3rd and 4th at the Nepean Sportsplex. Jessica also works with Carnival Diablo, Canada’s only* carnival sideshow. Listen as we discuss all things geek, and get a taste of Jessica’s… Continue reading Ottawhat 70 – Jessica Huether (Ottawa Geek Market) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 69 – Mrigank Shail
September 10, 2015 00:00 - 19.8 MBOn this episode, we chatted with Mrigank Shail. He’s a doctor fresh out of med school who’s been all over the world studying and trying to better the world. We discuss the residency application process, his weird collection, and talk a little politics in light of the upcoming election. Sponsor – This episode is also… Continue reading Ottawhat 69 – Mrigank Shail Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 68 – Mayfair Theatre (Josh Stafford & Mel Boyer)
September 03, 2015 00:00 - 27.6 MBThis week on the show, we met with Josh and Mel from the Mayfair Theatre. These diehard movie buffs told us all about the origins of the theatre, why they can’t screen Star Wars (as much as they might want to), and why Michael Bay movies aren’t welcome at the theatre (but they’ll play The… Continue reading Ottawhat 68 – Mayfair Theatre (Josh Stafford & Mel Boyer) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 67 – Julia de Carlo
August 27, 2015 00:00 - 21.3 MBThis week on the show, we sat down with Julia de Carlo. She’s a teacher, born and raised in Ottawa, who loves beaches and made full use of this summer to get married and to go on her honeymoon with our very own Rob Attrell! Julia also gives us the lowdown on exactly what its… Continue reading Ottawhat 67 – Julia de Carlo Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 66 – Rock and Rescue Ottawa & Ottawa Dog Rescue
August 20, 2015 00:00 - 24.2 MBThis week, we sat down with Andrea Valois and Andrea McCoy from Ottawa Dog Rescue. We discussed how the dog rescue process works, their annual fundraising event Rock & Rescue Ottawa, and just some of the reasons you’d want to rescue a dog. We also play doggy trivia, which consists mostly of Amaan and Rob… Continue reading Ottawhat 66 – Rock and Rescue Ottawa & Ottawa Dog Rescue Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 65 – Daniel Cress
August 13, 2015 00:00 - 26.3 MBOn the show this week, Daniel Cress joined us to talk about his work in media, currently at CTV News Ottawa. We discuss how CTV uses modern technology to tell stories quickly and effectively on the scene. Dan also added to our list of best spots for food and entertainment around Ottawa and discussed the… Continue reading Ottawhat 65 – Daniel Cress Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 64 – Tavis Maplesden
August 06, 2015 00:00 - 21.9 MBThis week, we spoke with Tavis Maplesden, stand-up comedian and all-around great guy. He helps run the Grindr Comedy show at the Daily Grind, as well as the Sunday Night Roast comedy show at Pour Boy every month. Find out if he’s any good at identifying comedians by their jokes (and Keegan’s impressions). Sponsor –… Continue reading Ottawhat 64 – Tavis Maplesden Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 63 – Stephanie Ko
July 30, 2015 00:00 - 19.5 MBStephanie Ko was our guest this week on the show. She’s pursuing her Master’s in Public Health at Queens, and she has started a calligraphy and card-making business called Simply Steph Ko. Sponsor – This episode is 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 63 – Stephanie Ko Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 62 – Rob Attrell
July 23, 2015 00:00 - 29.4 MBThis week, the gang does some catching up with one of their own. One of Ottawhat’s hosts, Rob Attrell, works for the government, writes part time for MobileSyrup.com, and podcasts at least 2 hours a week. Learn a little about what Rob has been up to in the last year, how prep for his July… Continue reading Ottawhat 62 – Rob Attrell Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 60 – Megan Honey
July 09, 2015 00:00 - 26.3 MBOn this episode, we sat down with Megan Honey, an up-and-coming standup comedian who will be competing this summer in a couple of comedy contests at Absolute Comedy and Yuk Yuks (links below). We learn a little about where she finds her material, discuss how female comics can be treated on and around the stage,… Continue reading Ottawhat 60 – Megan Honey Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 59 – Jessica Dubois
July 02, 2015 00:00 - 24.1 MBThis week, we sat down with training librarian and new mom Jessica Dubois. She told us all about her experiences with part-time online learning, her experiences working as a student in the library at the Supreme Court, and how running a library gets pretty complicated when digital books are involved. Is Ottawhat? a comedy podcast?… Continue reading Ottawhat 59 – Jessica Dubois Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 58 – Jacques Breau (End Grain Woodworks)
June 25, 2015 00:00 - 24.1 MBIn this episode, we chatted with Jacques Breau. Jacques is a woodworker at End Grain Woodworks and a vinyl collector, and you can find him all over Ottawa this summer on his trusty bike. We talked about getting into woodworking, some of his big projects, and why you might not always need to measure twice.… Continue reading Ottawhat 58 – Jacques Breau (End Grain Woodworks) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 57 – Franco Varriano (Startup Grind Ottawa/Hack to Start/etc.)
June 18, 2015 00:00 - 20.5 MBThis episode features our conversation with Franco Varriano. He helps organize and run networking events for young entrepreneurs all over the city. He’s worked with a number of local startup businesses, and he hosts a podcast about interesting people and their successes called Hack to Start. Check out links to the monthly networking events he’s… Continue reading Ottawhat 57 – Franco Varriano (Startup Grind Ottawa/Hack to Start/etc.) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 56 – Evan Nip & Shane Hunter (Alpaca Party Productions)
June 11, 2015 00:00 - 19.6 MBThis week, we spoke to Evan and Shane from Alpaca Party Productions. They do a weekly podcast and a web series called A Mouthful of Shane. We talked about their experiences going through school in Ottawa and recorded a live episode of A Mouthful of Shane, which which you can now watch below! Sponsor –… Continue reading Ottawhat 56 – Evan Nip & Shane Hunter (Alpaca Party Productions) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 55 – Jenni Beharry
June 04, 2015 00:00 - 23.2 MBIn this episode, we spoke to culinary nutrition expert Jenni Beharry. She’s trained in human geography, television broadcasting, and nutrition, and she’s volunteered for Camp Quality for the last several years now. Learn about the health benefits of kombucha, why you should avoid the bear-shaped honey bottle unless you have a gaping wound, and why… Continue reading Ottawhat 55 – Jenni Beharry Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 54 – Brad Campeau (Brew Donkey)
May 28, 2015 00:00 - 29.2 MBIn this episode, we met up with the founder of Brew Donkey, a beer delivery and local brewery tour company. We learned about why business school convinced Brad to quit his job, how he got his start in a food truck specializing in baked goods, and all about the trouble Brew Donkey have had this… Continue reading Ottawhat 54 – Brad Campeau (Brew Donkey) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 53 – Alexis Scott (Vacant House Theatre)
May 21, 2015 00:00 - 20.8 MBThis week on Ottawhat, we sat down with Alexis Scott. She’s one of the co-founders of Vacant House Theatre, a company that is putting on a production of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune starting tonight, May 21, in a basement apartment downtown! You can still get tickets here right now! We talked… Continue reading Ottawhat 53 – Alexis Scott (Vacant House Theatre) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 52 – Branden On
May 14, 2015 00:00 - 25.2 MBThis week’s episode features Keegan’s brother Branden On! He’s into all kinds of creative endeavours like acting, playing music, and drawing. We also heard some crazy stories about what it’s like growing up with Keegan, which we had always suspected would be pretty traumatic. We made it to a year! Go rate us on iTunes… Continue reading Ottawhat 52 – Branden On Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 51 – Mark Holst (Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts)
May 07, 2015 00:00 - 23.5 MBOn Ottawhat this week, we met former UFC fighter and Ottawa native Mark “Boots” Holst. He spoke to us about his experiences in the ring, teaching the new generation of fighters, and what it’s like to train with George St. Pierre. Sponsor – This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and… Continue reading Ottawhat 51 – Mark Holst (Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 50 – Lilly Tran
April 30, 2015 00:00 - 23.2 MBIn this episode, we spoke with Lilly Tran, a closed-captioner for adult films. We discussed some of the weird things Lilly’s heard around her relatively normal office, learned some interesting facts about possible e-cigarette legislation, and were enlightened on some of the downsides of modeling as a young female. Sponsor – This episode is… Continue reading Ottawhat 50 – Lilly Tran Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 49 – Darren Shackleton (Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals)
April 23, 2015 00:00 - 23.4 MBThis week on the podcast, we spoke to Darren Shackleton, President of the Ottawa chapter of the Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals. We had a great conversation about professional development, the food service industry, and volunteer firefighting (which Darren also does). Sponsor – This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com.… Continue reading Ottawhat 49 – Darren Shackleton (Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 48 – Drew McFadyen (Grimprov Ottawa)
April 16, 2015 00:00 - 25.2 MBIn this episode, we sat down with Drew McFadyen from Grimprov Ottawa, a local long-form improvisational comedy troupe. We learned about the various ways improv can improve your life, what Dungeons and Dragons has in common with improv comedy, and this week’s speed round showed us just how quickly Drew can think on his feet.… Continue reading Ottawhat 48 – Drew McFadyen (Grimprov Ottawa) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 47 – Justin Van Leeuwen (JVL Photography)
April 09, 2015 00:00 - 24.5 MBIn this episode, we talked to Justin Van Leeuwen, a local photographer who somehow manages to balance spending time with his kids and photographing some of the city’s most important people! Find out how Justin uses Twitter to find and connect with people near and far, and how evolving camera technology affects professional shutterbugs. Sponsor… Continue reading Ottawhat 47 – Justin Van Leeuwen (JVL Photography) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 46 – Natalie Stewart (Camp Quality)
April 02, 2015 00:00 - 23.5 MBThis week, we sat down with Natalie Stewart, an elementary school teacher and Camp Quality volunteer coordinator. She discussed her career as a teacher and some of the differences between teaching various grade levels. Natalie also told us all about the incredible Camp Quality, a one-week non-profit summer camp giving young cancer patients the opportunity… Continue reading Ottawhat 46 – Natalie Stewart (Camp Quality) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 45 – Jantine Van Kregten (Ottawa Tourism)
March 26, 2015 00:00 - 25.9 MBIn this episode, we talked to Jantine Van Kregten, the incredibly knowledgable director of communications at Ottawa Tourism. We talked about attracting people to our great city by speed dating with journalists, some of the city’s plans for Canada’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2017, and our interesting relationship with the Dutch and their tulips. Sponsor… Continue reading Ottawhat 45 – Jantine Van Kregten (Ottawa Tourism) Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 44 – Waubgeshig Rice
March 19, 2015 00:00 - 24.3 MBIn this episode, we sat down with Waubgeshig Rice. He’s a video journalist working for the CBC in Ottawa, he’s published a book of short stories and last year put out a novel called Legacy. We discussed some of his favourite experiences as a video journalist, the influence of technology and social media on reporting… Continue reading Ottawhat 44 – Waubgeshig Rice Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 43 – Michael Townsend
March 12, 2015 00:00 - 25.9 MBOn the show this week, we sat down with Michael Townsend, a software developer and founder of doublespeakgames.com, creator of two very popular online games, A Dark Room and Gridland. We talked about growing up playing and making computer games, making it to the top of the iTunes charts, and balancing a day job with your passions. Sponsor… Continue reading Ottawhat 43 – Michael Townsend Click the icon below to listen.
Ottawhat 42 – Colin Giles
March 05, 2015 00:00 - 25.4 MBThis week, we sat down with comedian Colin Giles, who has been contributing to our Classic Ottawa segment for the last few weeks. He’s part of two improv troupes, EFT Improv and Hall of Justice, and has also been putting his energy into writing comedy. Sponsor – This episode is brought to you in part… Continue reading Ottawhat 42 – Colin Giles Click the icon below to listen.