Edmonton At Its Best

The Work of Writing

How do authors make time for their creative process? How do they decide what to write about? And what is it like to actually sit down and write? Three local authors, David Berry, Lisa Martin and Zeina Sleiman, speak with contributor and guest host Zachary Ayotte about their recent books, the process of writing and what inspires them to keep writing.  In this episode:  How Artists Make Money and How Money Makes Artists, by David Berry A Story Can Be Told About Pain, by Lisa Martin Where the Jasmine Blooms, by Zeina Sleiman * (00:36) - Introducing David Berry * (08:45) - The time to create * (19:01) - How artists make money * (24:40) - Introducing Lisa Martin * (30:44) - The structure of storytelling * (38:47) - Introducing Zeina Sleiman * (47:41) - Solving problems in fiction --Credits-- Guest hosted by Zachary Ayotte Produced by Odvod Media [https://odvod.com/] Audio Engineering by Steve Glen [https://odvod.com/our-team/] Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen

A Healthy Culinary Scene Makes for a Healthy City

Publisher Trudy Callaghan chats with two Edmonton restaurateurs — Juju Paul of Golden Sparrow and Ed Donszelmann of Otto Food and Drink and the new Tulip Sandwich Shoppe. Juju explains why he believes Edmonton diners are more sophisticated than ever, how collaboration between chefs makes the scene stronger and the meaning behind the name Golden Sparrow — a hidden gem with big ambitions. Next, Trudy and Ed discuss the value of supporting local, what it takes to build something in this city and the vision that fuels Otto.  * (01:12) - Golden Sparrow’s origins * (10:25) - A healthy culinary scene * (19:02) - Ed Donszelmann’s long career in Edmonton restaurants * (22:27) - Best Restaurants event * (29:50) - Why local matters --Credits-- Hosted by Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod Media [https://odvod.com/] Audio Engineering by Steve Glen [https://odvod.com/our-team/] Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen

Mr. Nenshi Goes to Edmonton

How is former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi faring in Edmonton? The Alberta NDP leader sits down with host Omar Mouallem to discuss his new role, the issues facing Alberta’s big cities and whether he’ll start cheering for the Oilers. * (02:21) - Introducing Naheed Nenshi * (10:40) - Filling Rachel Notley’s shoes * (18:52) - Addressing Edmonton’s local issues * (26:50) - Changing the way cities respond to mental health --Credits-- Hosted by Omar Mouallem  Produced by Odvod Media [https://odvod.com/] Audio Engineering by Steve Glen [https://odvod.com/our-team/] Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen

Edmonton At Its Best

Two Top 40 Under 40 honourees — artist and small business owner Michael Hingston and business consultant Raj Bhatti — sit down with the host to discuss what draws young professionals to Edmonton. Hingston, a Vancouver transplant, and Bhatti, born and raised in Mill Woods, share differing perspectives on why this city inspires devotion and passionate defense from lifelong residents and transplants alike.  Support local journalism in Edmonton — contribute to the Readers’ Trust. [https://edifyedmonton.com/readers-trust/]  Find Edify on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/EdifyEdmonton], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/edify_edmonton] and X [https://twitter.com/EdifyEdmonton].  * (02:05) - Introducing Michael Hingston * (08:22) - Why stay in Edmonton? * (14:24) - Edmonton’s literary scene * (21:14) - Introducing Raj Bhatti * (25:00) - What draws people to Edmonton? --Credits-- Hosted by Omar Mouallem Produced by Odvod Media [https://odvod.com/] Audio Engineering by Steve Glen [https://odvod.com/our-team/] Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen

Unwrapping the Story of the U of A Mummy

A casual conversation at a run club turned into an epic tale — writers Russell Cobb and Sarah Brandvold join Omar Mouallem to pull back the curtain on the story behind the story. Along the way, they unravel the fascinating history of the University of Alberta’s storied and often mythologized Ancient Egyptian resident — a mummified person known as “Horus.” Read “The Secret Life of Horus [https://edifyedmonton.com/urban/history/the-secret-life-of-horus/?utm_medium=podcast]” by Russell Cobb and Sarah Brandvold in the October issue of Edify magazine. Support local journalism in Edmonton — contribute to the Readers’ Trust. [https://edifyedmonton.com/readers-trust/]  Find Edify on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/EdifyEdmonton], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/edify_edmonton] and X [https://twitter.com/EdifyEdmonton]. * (01:16) - The writers behind the story * (06:31) - A mummy’s journey to Edmonton * (11:28) - Unwrapping parties and Victorian fascinations * (21:50) - Superstitions * (25:06) - How should mummies be treated? * (32:48) - Excavating the story --Credits-- Hosted by Omar Mouallem Produced by Odvod Media [https://odvod.com/] Audio Engineering by Steve Glen [https://odvod.com/our-team/] Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen