YYC Popcast

The Whitest Show Ever??

On this episode, I chat with my buddies Rena Kozak and Hil Noble about our common interest in Gilmore Girls and how it can one minute be such a digestible and comforting show, and the next minute, annoying and hugely lacking in diversity. We theorize on who the baby daddy is....which if you watched the Netflix special, you know what I mean! And we also touch on whether entertainment and art lovers can separate “the art” from “the artist?”  Instagram: @soundpony @hilnoble

“The Whitest Show Ever??” W/ Rena Kozak & Hil Noble

On this episode, I chat with my buddies Rena Kozak and Hil Noble about our common interest in Gilmore Girls and how it can one minute be such a digestible and comforting show, and the next minute, annoying and hugely lacking in diversity. We theorize on who the baby daddy is....which if you watched the Netflix special, you know what I mean! And we also touch on whether entertainment and art lovers can separate “the art” from “the artist?”  Instagram: @soundpony @hilnoble

The reality of reality

On this pop culture breakdown, and 10th episode, Hil and I talk about the end of the Kardashian reign on reality and the insane secret beauty treatments and standards for women who look up to these idols. I celebrate my love for the movie “A Promising Young Women” and adoration for the screenwriter/director, Emerald Fennel, who is set to direct the new female DC movie, Zatanna. We also wrap up some further news about Armie Hammer, who is currently under investigation from the LAPD.  And a qu...

“The reality of reality” w/ Hil Noble

On this pop culture breakdown, and 10th episode, Hil and I talk about the end of the Kardashian reign on reality and the insane secret beauty treatments and standards for women who look up to these idols. I celebrate my love for the movie “A Promising Young Women” and adoration for the screenwriter/director, Emerald Fennel, who is set to direct the new female DC movie, Zatanna. We also wrap up some further news about Armie Hammer, who is currently under investigation from the LAPD.  And a qu...

“Fit or Fact?” W/ Danielle Kot

In this episode I get to chat with Danielle Kot, owner of 4 Club Pilates and the new, Pure Barre Mission, in Calgary. We chat about her history as a competitive track runner to Simply for life franchise owner and now her foray into boutique fitness. She debunks diet and health stereotypes and talks about the benefits of Pilates training, especially in regards to working out after injuries. We also chat about the struggles of owning a fitness based business during the pandemic and lockdown. ...

Fit or Fact?

In this episode I get to chat with Danielle Kot, owner of 4 Club Pilates and the new, Pure Barre Mission, in Calgary. We chat about her history as a competitive track runner to Simply for life franchise owner and now her foray into boutique fitness. She debunks diet and health stereotypes and talks about the benefits of Pilates training, especially in regards to working out after injuries. We also chat about the struggles of owning a fitness based business during the pandemic and lockdown. ...

Real Estate Realness

On this funny episode, realtor/comedian, Natalie Berthiaume, gives her great tips and advice for real estate buyers and sellers! She also hints at the pitfalls to avoid when listing and buying in today’s market. We also cover how the pandemic has effected the Calgary area real estate. Instagram: @cirnatalie Natalie Berthiaume Group https://linktr.ee/cirnatalie

“Real Estate Realness” w/ Natalie Berthiaume

On this funny episode, realtor/comedian, Natalie Berthiaume, gives her great tips and advice for real estate buyers and sellers! She also hints at the pitfalls to avoid when listing and buying in today’s market. We also cover how the pandemic has effected the Calgary area real estate. Instagram: @cirnatalie Natalie Berthiaume Group https://linktr.ee/cirnatalie

“Real Estate Realness” w/ Natalie Berthiaume

On this funny episode, realtor/comedian, Natalie Berthiaume, gives her great tips and advice for real estate buyers and sellers! She also hints at the pitfalls to avoid when listing and buying in today’s market. We also cover how the pandemic has effected the Calgary area real estate. Instagram: @cirnatalie Natalie Berthiaume Group https://linktr.ee/cirnatalie

“WandaVision recap!” w/ Hil Noble

*Spoiler Alert* On this pop culture mini episode, Hil and I do a recap of our love for and thoughts on Wandavision...and the sadness it’s already over😭 we chat about the amazing cast and how we hope we will see them again! 

“A Brewers Life For Me!” w/Thecla & Melissa

On this fun episode for International Womens Day, I get to chat with the female brewmasters, Thecla and Melissa from The Balzac Craft Brewing Company! The ladies answer all my beer related questions, talk about working as females in a male dominated industry and how awesome and welcoming the craft beer community has been! They also give a teaser of a new beer they are releasing and what their favourite beer is.....when they aren’t  working on delicious new recipes for the Brewery!  Instagra...

A Brewers Life For Me!

On this fun episode for International Womens Day, I get to chat with the female brewmasters, Thecla and Melissa from The Balzac Craft Brewing Company! The ladies answer all my beer related questions, talk about working as females in a male dominated industry and how awesome and welcoming the craft beer community has been! They also give a teaser of a new beer they are releasing and what their favourite beer is.....when they aren’t  working on delicious new recipes for the Brewery!  Instagra...

WandaVision recap!

*Spoiler Alert* On this pop culture mini episode, Hil and I do a recap of our love for and thoughts on Wandavision...and the sadness it’s already over😭 we chat about the amazing cast and how we hope we will see them again! 

The Parental ASD experience!

Gillian McKirdy , mom, Psychologist and co-owner of Solasta Counselling in Calgary, chats with me about our mutual experience of parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum. We go through the learning curve of getting a diagnosis of a neuro-diverse child, therapies and supports available to kids and parents coping with a new diagnosis and the importance of the social-medical model in regards to support for any of our neuro-diverse and disabled individuals. We also discuss the importance of incl...

“The Parental ASD experience!” w/ Gillian McKirdy

Gillian McKirdy , mom, Psychologist and co-owner of Solasta Counselling in Calgary, chats with me about our mutual experience of parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum. We go through the learning curve of getting a diagnosis of a neuro-diverse child, therapies and supports available to kids and parents coping with a new diagnosis and the importance of the social-medical model in regards to support for any of our neuro-diverse and disabled individuals. We also discuss the importance of incl...

“The Parental ASD experience!”

Gillian, a mom, Psychologist and co-owner of Solasta Counselling in Calgary, chats with me about our mutual experience of parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum. We go through the learning curve of getting a diagnosis of a neuro-diverse child, therapies and supports available to kids and parents coping with a new diagnosis and the importance of the social-medical model in regards to support for any of our neuro-diverse and disabled individuals. We also discuss the importance of inclusivity...

“The Parental ASD experience!”

Gillian, a mom, Psychologist and co-owner of Solasta Counselling in Calgary, chats with me about our mutual experience of parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum. We go through the learning curve of getting a diagnosis of a neuro-diverse child, therapies and supports available to kids and parents coping with a new diagnosis and the importance of the social-medical model in regards to support for any of our neuro-diverse and disabled individuals. We also discuss the importance of inclusivity...

“The Week of Reckoning” w/ Hil Noble

On this episode, I break down some pop culture drama in Hollywood, with my best buddy Hil. We chat about the fallout surrounding Armie Hammer, Marilyn Manson, Joss Whedon, and Chris Harrison. I do want to give a trigger warning for this episode, as we do cover consent and the sexual assault culture.  Please take care when listening.

The Week of Reckoning

On this episode, I break down some pop culture drama in Hollywood, with my best buddy Hil. We chat about the fallout surrounding Armie Hammer, Marilyn Manson, Joss Whedon, and Chris Harrison. I do want to give a trigger warning for this episode, as we do cover consent and the sexual assault culture.  Please take care when listening.

“Sister Banter with Sam” w/ Sam Foster

On this first episode, I work out the kinks of recording and doing my first podcast episode, with my ever so patient, younger sister, Sam! She is the kindest person I know, hilarious, smart, a hardworking registered nurse, and a mama, like myself. So she is great to gab with regarding hot topics and pop culture! We chat about the record year of filming in Calgary, AB in 2021, the local show Jann, Bridgerton vs Downton Abbey and if Colin Firth looks like a good kisser? 

Sister Banter with Sam

On this first episode, I work out the kinks of recording and doing my first podcast episode, with my ever so patient, younger sister, Sam! She is the kindest person I know, hilarious, smart, a hardworking registered nurse, and a mama, like myself. So she is great to gab with regarding hot topics and pop culture! We chat about the record year of filming in Calgary, AB in 2021, the local show Jann, Bridgerton vs Downton Abbey and if Colin Firth looks like a good kisser? 

Audio Engineer Extraordinaire: Rena Kozak

I talk with former Calgarian, Audio Engineer, Musician, and Tour Manager, Rena Kozak. She has done sound for Maggie Rogers, sound and tour management for bands like Wolf Parade, and Albert Hammond Jr, and Production Coordinating for The Strokes!  We have a fun chat about our memories working on a Farah Fawcett made for tv movie, back in our recording studio days! How work and the music industry have been affected by the pandemic. What its like today for women working in the audio engineering...

Trades People Roundtable

I talk with my hubby, Jeremy Lapainis  (Journeyman Electrician and Machinist), Kevin Dewolfe (Journeyman electrician) and Jesse Foster (Journeyman Plumber). I wanted to get some perspectives from current Trades People working in Alberta these days, in regards to the current political climate and climate crisis. We chat about safety in the workplace, the topic of upskilling trades to keep with modern technology, and thoughts on green energy. We also talk about how we can try to meet in the mi...

“Trades People Roundtable” w/ Jeremy Lapainis, Kevin DeWolfe & Jesse Foster

I talk with my hubby, Jeremy Lapainis  (Journeyman Electrician and Machinist), Kevin Dewolfe (Journeyman electrician) and Jesse Foster (Journeyman Plumber). I wanted to get some perspectives from current Trades People working in Alberta these days, in regards to the current political climate and climate crisis. We chat about safety in the workplace, the topic of upskilling trades to keep with modern technology, and thoughts on green energy. We also talk about how we can try to meet in the mi...

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