Postal Code Chronicles - A Canadian Podcast
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Postal Code Chronicles is a Canadian podcast series dedicated exploring the stories of prominent people and its significance with our communities. We noticed that our media is saturated with American stories and wanted to provide a platform to see what success can look like in a Canadian context. We interview artists, academics, entrepreneurs, community leaders and anyone with a story to tell. Our team is mainly based in Toronto and Edmonton. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postal-code-chronicles/support
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#23: Finding the Voice of Your EP with Stephanie French
August 19, 2021 02:42 - 23 minutes - 13.6 MBStephanie is an R&B/Neo-Soul singer-songwriter from Alberta. In this interview we discuss her new EP “Diary of Stephanie”, which is available on all streaming platforms.She is involved in a variety of Edmonton-based projects including fan favourite “Black Everyday” by Arlo Maverick and she was also featured as the Starlight Sessions’ Artist Of the Day. Stephanie also authored “I am”, a self-explorative poetry book about race and gender, the influence of close friends and family, and the comp...
#22: "Edmonton is at a Pivotal Moment" with Amarjeet Sohi, 2021 Mayoral Candidate
July 20, 2021 01:53 - 28 minutes - 21.6 MBWe interview Amarjeet Sohi, Edmonton 2021 Mayoral Candidate about his experiences as an ETS bus driver, his political journey as the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and his 2021 mayoral campaign. Amarjeet served as an Edmonton City Councillor of Ward 6 from 2007 to 2010, and then Edmonton City Councillor from 2010 to 2015. After that Amarjeet went on to represent the Edmonton Mill Woods as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 2015 to 2018 first, as the Minister of Infrastructure and...
#21: Reimagining Communitites with Dany Ko of Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) / Queer & Trans Asian Youth (QTAY)
July 04, 2021 15:56 - 25 minutes - 18.4 MBWe interview Dany Ko (siya/伊 or they/them), youth program coordinator of Asian Community AIDS Services and Queer & Trans Asian Youth (QTAY). We learn more about the “When You’re Ready” program, and the challenges specific to queer east and south-east asians, and also what it means to use storytelling as a way of reimagining communities. IG - @queerasianyouth CBC article ACAS Website: http://acas.org Dany Ko - mxkocreates.art.blog -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon cont...
#20: A Glass of Wine with Your Personal Finances with Matthew Siwiec of The Friendly Financial Coach - Podcast Crossover
June 13, 2021 21:58 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, we interview Matthew Siwiec, CFP, the Head Financial Literacy Coach of the Friendly Financial Coach and the host of the podcast: Simple Money Podcast - Canadian Personal Finance. We talk about his business, his podcast, the financial advisory industry in Canada, and the most important things to know when dealing with your Personal Finances. -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fan shout-out! We will give you ...
#19: Food Writing in the #MeToo Era with Ivy Knight
May 31, 2021 03:21 - 34 minutes - 25.6 MBWe interview Ivy Knight, journalist, cultural programmer, filmmaker, cookbook author and self-declared memelord. We talk about her career, the #MeToo movement in the restaurant world, and how memes have become a popular coping mechanism. You can follow Ivy on her instagram page @Ivyporkchopknight, her meme instagram page @allezceline or on Twitter @IvyKnight Trigger Warning: Sexism, Sexual Assault, Sex with Minors -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get...
#18: Ethical Fashion: A Trend That Lasts - with Brandy Mercredi of FRANC
May 14, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 15.2 MBWe interview Brandy Mercredi, Founder of FRANC, a clothing brand that focuses on basics made ethically in Canada. We talk about her journey of starting her own business, what it means for clothing to be sustainably sourced and what shoppers should look out for in their clothing. You can visit the FRANC webpage to learn more: https://wearfranc.com/ or follow them on instagram @wearfranc -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fan...
#17: The Fight for Caribou Conservation with Dr. Justina Ray
April 25, 2021 22:30 - 48 minutes - 32.8 MBWe interview Dr. Justina Ray, President and Senior Scientist of Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, about her journey to a career in wildlife conservation, the state of caribou conservation in Canada, and what needs to happen to reverse caribou population decline. To learn more about the work of Dr. Justina Ray and the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada you can visit them on Instagram at WCS.Canada and on Twitter at WCS_Canada or on their website, wcscanada.org -- Be a part of our Pat...
#16: Homelessness in Canada with Jamie Rogers
March 29, 2021 01:56 - 28 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode we speak with Jamie Rogers, Manager of the Homeless & Housing Development Department of the Medicine Hat Community Housing Society. We talk about the systemic causes of homelessness in Canada, housing policies, and her motivations. -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fan shout-out! We will give you a shout-out in a future episode. We will give you early access to new PCC merch, including stickers and tote bag...
#15: The Canadian Dream with Mohamad Fakih of Paramount Fine Foods
March 15, 2020 20:25 - 30 minutes - 23.6 MBMohamad is the founder of the restaurant chain, Paramount Fine Foods. He is also known for his charitable work through the Fakih Foundation and being a Canadian representative of the UN Human Rights Commission. He was also named one of Toronto’s Top 50 Most Influential People of 2019 by Toronto Life. Mohamad Fakih was presented the key to the City of Mississauga last year. In this episode we talk about how he started his journey as an immigrant business-person, why he fights so hard for ref...
#14: The Making of "Toronto's Hot Sauce" with Karthy Subramaniam of LITS
March 02, 2020 01:23 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBKarthy Subramaniam is the co-founder of LITS (Lost In the Sauce), a hot sauce brand made in Toronto, Ontario. LITS' “Burning Mango” was the winner of the Best Medium Heat Hot Sauce at the Heatwave Hamilton Hot Sauce Expo 2019. In this episode we talk about the making of the heat, the vision for the company, and we try some hot sauces. “All of our sauces are made locally in Toronto, Ontario and are all-natural, gluten-free, vegan, and low sodium (less than 1% per serving size).” — LITS You ...
#13: “Your experiences are valid" with Pearl Low
January 03, 2020 06:20 - 38 minutes - 32.2 MBPearl Low is an Afro-Asian Story Artist based in Vancouver, BC where she practices Animation as a Story Artist. In this episode we talk with Pearl Low about her experiences as an illustrative artist in Vancouver, her self-published and autobiographical comic, “TENSION”, and we also play some games! Pearllow.com Kickstarter Instagram Twitter. Postal Code Chronicles Instagram Facebook Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/postal-code-chronicles/support
#13: Navigating Racial Identity through Comics with Pearl Low
January 03, 2020 06:20 - 38 minutes - 32.2 MBPearl Low is an Afro-Asian Story Artist based in Vancouver, BC where she practices Animation as a Story Artist. In this episode we talk with Pearl Low about her experiences as an illustrative artist in Vancouver, her self-published and autobiographical comic, “TENSION”, and we also play some games! You can find more of her work on her instagram (@fumichun), website (Pearllow.com), or her kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2062802457/tension). -- Be a part of our Patreon co...
#12: How to start your own agency with Miracle Kerr of Miracle Management
November 18, 2019 00:05 - 38 minutes - 33.9 MBMiracle Kerr is the Founder and Agency Director of Miracle Management. Miracle Management is a personalized brand management agency focusing on the development and management of Toronto’s diverse models, actors, and artists. Miracle utilises her time to work closely with our diverse roster to build brands that transcend the title of model, actor, or artist. Focusing her time on entrepreneurial endeavours, networking at Toronto’s exclusive events, expanding the roster, and developing or coll...
#11: Not Your Typical City Councillor, Kristyn Wong-Tam
June 06, 2019 00:13 - 44 minutes - 39.9 MBKristyn Wong-Tam is the Toronto City Councillor of Ward 13 — Toronto Centre. She is a human rights activist, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Asian Canadians for Equal Marriage which helped successfully advocate for the legalization of same sex marriage in Canada in 2005. She works with 7 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and 7 Committee and Boards throughout the City. In this episode we talk about her road to City Hall from a homeless youth to City Councillor. You can learn more about ...
#10: Indigenous Activism through Pop Art with Chippewar
May 21, 2019 02:54 - 52 minutes - 52.8 MBJay Soule is a multidisciplinary artist also known as “Chippewar”. Jay is one of the most underrated artists. His work is truly inspiring and thought-provoking. Quoting from one article (Skindigenous): “Jays internationally recognized work expresses much of the angst of today’s indigenous population in Canada.” In this episode we discuss three pieces of his work and his journey to where he is today. You can find his work at Chippewar.com and instagram at @chippewar -- Be a part of our Pat...
#9: Matching your money with your values through impact investing with Adam Spence
May 04, 2019 20:46 - 42 minutes - 36.3 MBAdam Spence the founder and director of the Social Venture Connexion (SVX) at MaRS. He is also the co-founder of both the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing and the School for Social Entrepreneurs Ontario. Before his time at MaRS, Adam was executive director of the Ontario Association of Food Banks and a community leader speaking out on issues related to education, poverty and social finance. In 2002, Adam was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, and in 2012 he was named one of McMaster U...
#8: Africadian History and "How to Not Be Bamboozled" with George Elliott Clarke
April 07, 2019 17:24 - 34 minutes - 38.9 MBGeorge Elliott Clark is one of the most prolific Canadian poets and playwrights. He is most known for his chronicles and exploration of the history of Black Canadian communities of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. As well he coined the term “Afracadia”. Among his many accomplishments, he was the 7th Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate, he was appointed the Governor General’s award for Poetry, the Order of Nova Scotia in 2006, and the Office of the Order of Canada in 2008. We talk about the Af...
#7: Yes! We Do Queer What You Queer!
March 24, 2019 00:12 - 46 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode we sit down and talk with Thom, El, and Jessie from the hilarious podcast, Do You Queer What I Queer?. We learn about the people behind the show and also play some games. We also talk about how DYQWIQ came to be, what they have learned and what we can expect in the near future. Also Jessie was fired in this episode. Postal Code Chronicles Instagram Facebook Website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/postal-code-chronicles/support
#7: Do You Queer What I Queer - Podcast Crossover
March 24, 2019 00:12 - 46 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode we sit down and talk with Thom, El, and Jessie from the hilarious podcast, Do You Queer What I Queer?. We learn about the people behind the show and also play some games. We also talk about how DYQWIQ came to be, what they have learned and what we can expect in the near future. Also Jessie was fired in this episode. You can find them on instagram at @dyqwiq. -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fan shout-o...
#7: We Do Queer What You Queer! - Podcast Crossover
March 24, 2019 00:12 - 46 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode we sit down and talk with Thom, El, and Jessie from the hilarious podcast, Do You Queer What I Queer?. We learn about the people behind the show and also play some games. We also talk about how DYQWIQ came to be, what they have learned and what we can expect in the near future. Also Jessie was fired in this episode. You can find them on instagram at @dyqwiq. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/postal-code-chronicles/support
#6: Emmanuelle Chateauneuf's Journey Back to "Queen Street"
March 02, 2019 20:55 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWe talk with Emmanuelle Chateauneuf about her experiences as a Filipino immigrant in the small town of Sault Ste Marie, her experience at Sheridan College and also how sometimes you need to be confrontational and shout your way to publishing your first book. During the day-time she works as a teacher shaping the minds of tomorrow, and during the weekends and night-time she has contributed and created many amazing works such as The Feathertale Review, Captain Canuck, her online comic strip “...
#5: Dave Mowat, what it meant to be CEO of ATB Financial
February 16, 2019 20:09 - 36 minutes - 37.3 MBWe talk with Dave Mowat, who was the CEO of ATB Financial for 11 years. We talk about the Alberta economy, what makes a good CEO, and experience at Al Gore's training bootcamp. We learn about what it means to be a CEO and a leader today. -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fan shout-out! We will give you a shout-out in a future episode. We will give you early access to new PCC merch, including stickers and tote bags! You wi...
#4: Tina Yeonju Oh, another feminist killjoy talks about climate justice (BONUS EPISODE)
February 11, 2019 17:13 - 58 minutes - 52.6 MBWe speak with Tina Oh, an award-winning environmentalist and organizer. CBC named her one of the top 13 Canadian environmentalists and she also won the 2018 Brouwer Youth Award. She is also a Canadian Youth Delegate who attends the annual UN COP meeting. In this episode, we talk about her work as a core organizer of Divest MTA, her experience at COP 24 in Poland and what it means to be a feminist killjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/postal-code-chronicles/support
#4: Tina Yeonju Oh, another feminist killjoy talks about climate justice
February 11, 2019 17:13 - 58 minutes - 52.6 MBWe speak with Tina Oh, an award-winning environmentalist and organizer. CBC named her one of the top 13 Canadian environmentalists and she also won the 2018 Brouwer Youth Award. She is also a Canadian Youth Delegate who attends the annual UN COP meeting. In this episode, we talk about her work as a core organizer of Divest MTA, her experience at COP 24 in Poland and what it means to be a feminist killjoy. -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the foll...
#3: Empowering Women with Modest Fashion and Hijabs, Wedad Amiri
February 02, 2019 04:52 - 36 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, we speak with Wedad Amiri, the founder and fashion designer of Afflatus Hijab. We learn about how Wedad went from being a government employee to a designer and founder of her own company. We also talk about what modest clothing is, about her walk in the 2018 Maarkah New York Fashion Week, her newest clothing line, and how she uses her company to empower women and destigmatize mental illness. You can visit her store at afflatushijab.com -- Be a part of our Patreon communi...
#2: "Canada's Appa" and More! with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Part 2
January 19, 2019 05:04 - 44 minutes - 38.9 MBOur guest today is Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, the actor who plays "Appa" on Kim's Convenience. Our guest today is a writer, comedian, father, immigrant and an award-winning actor. He has won the Canadian Screen Award for the Best Lead Actor and he was the host for the CBC show, "Canada's Smartest Person Junior." Postal Code Chronicles Instagram Facebook Website -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fan shout-out! We will give you ...
#1: "Canada's Appa" and More! with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Part 1
January 05, 2019 07:42 - 44 minutes - 39 MBOur guest today is Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, the actor who plays "Appa" on Kim's Convenience. Our guest today is a writer, comedian, father, immigrant and an award-winning actor. He has won the Canadian Screen Award for the Best Lead Actor and he was the host for the CBC show, "Canada's Smartest Person Junior." -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fan shout-out! We will give you a shout-out in a future episode. We will give you ea...
#0: PCC Mic Check
December 21, 2018 00:35 - 31 seconds - 506 KBThanks for listening to our mic check. -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fan shout-out! We will give you a shout-out in a future episode. We will give you early access to new PCC merch, including stickers and tote bags! You will be able to submit fan questions for upcoming guests that we have on our show! You will keep getting more Postal Code Chronicles. As long as you are a Patreon member we will continue making quali...