Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Edify Unfiltered
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| Building Edmonton Up and Out | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:30:25 | |
Whoever said “if you build it, they will come” didn’t know much about real estate development. Busting some myths about city building and discussing Edmonton’s growing pains, Chris Nicholas, President of MLC Group, and Madeline Belter, MLC Group's Marketing Manager talk with Edify magazine’s Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor about the Edmonton advantage in a world of increasingly unaffordable big cities. --From This Episode-- Read Choose Your Own Way about MLC Group on EdifyEdmonton.com Read Edify's coverage of housing choices in Edmonton with The Beautiful South, published in the May issue of Edify. Join the conversation by commenting on Edify's Instagram. --Related Links-- Hate Bike Lanes? Read This Now on EdifyEdmonton.com Infill Etiquette on EdifyEdmonton.com Rise of the Rental on EdmontonEdmonton.com Retire In Place on EdifyEdmonton.com Not For Sale on EdifyEdmonton.com Parks and Recreation on EdifyEdmonton.com Underwhelmed on EdifyEdmonton.com My Neighbour is a Total DINK on EdifyEdmonton.com If I Had a Million Dollars… on EdifyEdmonton.com Pretend It’s a City on EdifyEdmonton.com Boule-Gardening on EdifyEdmonton.com --Credits-- Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Pints, Pride, and Purpose: Top 40 | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:37:05 | |
A Syrian refugee who turned his experience into service to other 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers. A world class brewer on Edmonton’s Happy Beer Street. Hear from two members of Edify’s Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. First, hosts Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor chat with Basel Abou Hamrah, founder of the Newcomer Centre’s Rainbow Refuge program. Basel Abou Hamrah tells of how he went from closeted refugee to helping put Edmonton on the map for 2SLGBTQ+ refugees looking for a welcoming city. Then, listen to Doug Checknita, head brewer and blender at The Monolith. Doug takes the title of beer nerd to another level with his scientific approach to the brand’s Beer World Cup-winning barrel-fermented beer. Buy tickets to Top 40 Under 40 now. Read Basel Abou Hamrah's Top 40 profile Read Doug Checknita's Top 40 profile See the Top 40 Under 40 class of 2024 Comment on Edify's Instagram --Related Links-- Edmonton Wins the World Cup (of Beer) --Chapters--
--Credits— Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| City Expansion | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:42:33 | |
Edmonton city is growing rapidly. We need housing and infrastructure to support it. Kalen Anderson, CEO at BILD Edmonton Metro, joins us to unpack the controversy of South Edmonton and the nuances of urban development. --From This Episode--
--Chapters-- Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan. Produced by Odvod Media. Audio Engineering by Steve Glen. Original music by Darrin Hagen. | |||
| Know What This City Needs? | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:43:16 | |
It's the inaugural episode of Edify Unfiltered. Buckle in as Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan (the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Edify magazine) talk about the wild process of creating a city magazine: the team, the evolution, the “interesting” stuff people send and other hints about the weird and wonderful stories that bring this magazine to life. --From This Episode--
Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan. Produced by Odvod Media. Audio Engineering by Steve Glen. Original music by Darrin Hagen. | |||
| Sarah Hamilton Got Called a C… | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:37:14 | |
Sarah Hamilton, an Edmonton City Councillor and member of the Top 40 Under 40 class of 2024, shares her surreal experience of being recognized on the list, her political journey that includes being the brunt of verbal insults and the challenges of balancing motherhood with her role in politics. She shares some insight into the role of councillors and why everyone needs to participate in the political process. See the list of Top 40 Under 40s 2024 Read Sarah Hamilton's Top 40 Under 40 profile. Join the conversation on Edify's Instagram. --Chapters--
--Credits-- Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Who Judges Top 40? | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:40:12 | |
Heather Thomson, a former Top 40 Under 40 honouree and vice president of strategy, research, and engagement at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce joins Trudy and Steven to talk about the experience as a judge for the 2024 Top 40 Under 40 awards. Heather shares her thoughts on the rigorous judging process and provides an insider’s look at how it all works. She also reflects on the celebratory nature of the event and together they discuss the significance of the Top 40 list in showcasing Edmonton's vibrant community. See Top 40 Under 40s Read Heather Thomson's Top 40 Under 40 profile Join the conversation by commenting on Edify's Instagram --Chapters--
--Credits— Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Behind the Scenes of Top 40 Under 40 | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:37:09 | |
Steven and Trudy dispel myths and provide insights into the selection process for Edify's Top 40 Under 40 honorees. --From This Episode--
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Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Growing North | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:33:11 | |
Over 13,000 people live in Edmonton’s Downtown neighbourhood, but there’s stigma about this area; people often don’t see the core as a safe and engaging place to call home. Mike Saunders, the Senior Vice President of Qualico Properties, has a vision to change that perception. He tells us about the power of compassion and creativity in urban development. --From This Episode--
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--Credits— Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| A New Mixology | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:32:48 | |
From Haskap Chili Mimosas to a Magic Lemonade that changes colour, Alberta’s first sober bar is anything but boring. Trudy and Steve speak with JoAnne Pearce, mocktail maven here in Edmonton. She speaks about what inspired her to brew up complex, original mocktails for discerning flavour seekers. --From This Episode--
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--Chapters-- Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Built for Action | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:29:45 | |
Bike lanes are a divisive topic here in Edmonton. Some people advocate in their favour, while others are filled with rage at their very existence, and the fact that the City Council put $100 million aside for them. But love ‘em or hate ‘em, bike lanes are an important part of urban infrastructure, allowing for many types of active transportation. Mauricio Ochoa, President and CEO of FCX Developments, joins us to talk about how he builds homes for people who like to get around — and why we should love cyclists. --From This Episode--
--Chapters-- --Credits— Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Journalism | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:37:58 | |
In the Age of Instagram, paid influencers and people peddling empty content, how can you make sure to set your personal filter to spot legitimate journalism? Edify publisher Trudy Callaghan and editor-in-chief Steven Sandor discuss what it's like to try and stick to the ethical principles when there is so much pressure on magazines to sell their souls. --From This Episode--
Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen
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| Covers | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:32:25 | |
Edify’s Art director, Kim Larson, joins us to talk about designing covers. Dream job? Maybe! We talk about getting from the photoshoot to public reaction. You’ll hear about the surprising controversies and meaningful profiles we’ve featured. Good to know: you cannot buy your way onto Edify’s cover. It’s not for sale. --From This Episode-- ● See the covers we talked about this episode: Gene and Karen Principe - read the article: When Gene Met Karen Jason Kenney - read the article: “I Wanted to Have a Normal Life.” Darnell Nurse - read the article: Enough WEM Fashion - see the fashion spread: Heat Wave ● See more fromEdify Magazine. ● Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. --Chapters-- Hosted by Steve Sandor and Trudy Callaghan. Produced by Odvod Media. Audio Engineering by Steve Glen. Original music by Darrin Hagen. | |||
| The Queen of the Lingnan | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:34:40 | |
If you live in Edmonton, chances are you know Amy Quon of The Lingnan and Chicken for Lunch. She’s also been named one of Edify’s 6 Who Inspire 2025. Amy joins Trudy and Steve to talk about the Lingnan’s history in the city and the place it has in the lives of Edmontonians. 6 Who Inspire honours community organizers, business owners, philanthropists and mentors who make Edmonton a great city to live in, and have done so for years, or even decades. It’s Edify’s way of celebrating the Edmontonians who are leading the way, exemplifying the energy, focus and innovation that builds us all up. Visit EdifyEdmonton.com to read about Amy Quon and the five other honourees for 2025.
Join the conversation on Edify's Instagram. --Read-- 6 Who Inspire 2025: Darrin Hagen 6 Who Inspire 2025: Jeanne Lehman 6 Who Inspire 2025: Jan Reimer 6 Who Inspire 2025: Annette Trimbee 6 Who Inspire 2025: Randy Gregg
--Credits-- Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Scienceploitation | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:53:47 | |
No one calls themselves anti-science. But there’s a lot of anti-science bias these days. Peek behind the curtain on a story from Edify’s May edition, “The Battle for Truth” featuring former Edify cover star, author, professor and researcher at the University of Alberta Timothy Caufield. Tim joins Trudy and Steven to discuss the problems facing the scientific community, how journalism faces parallel challenges and how we can all resist the rising tide of misinformation. Join the conversation on Edify's Instagram.
Read Harder Better Faster Stronger about Tim Caufield’s new documentary on EdifyEdmonton.com Read The Battle for Truth about science communication on EdifyEdmonton.com Read Style Q&A: Rock Star/Scientist on EdifyEdmonton.com Timothy Caulfield’s newest book, The Certainty Illusion: What You Don't Know and Why It Matters, comes out January 7, 2025 Tim’s other books: The Cure for Everything: Untangling the Twisted Messages about Health, Fitness and Happiness (Penguin 2012) Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash (Penguin 2015) Relax, Dammit!: A User’s Guide to the Age of Anxiety (Penguin Random House, 2020). --Credits— Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Are YOU a Technology Optimist? | 14 May 2025 | 00:23:05 | |
Omar is joined by Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute CEO Cam Linke (Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2011, by the way!) to discuss Edmonton’s evolving place in the artificial intelligence ecosystem, and why Linke calls himself a technology optimist.
--Credits-- Hosted by Omar Mouallem Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Full Circle | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:32:59 | |
Print isn’t dead. In this episode, Trudy welcomes Edify’s new editor-in-chief, Omar Mouallem — and together they pull back the curtain on the editor/publisher distinction, the resurgence of magazines and their ambitious goals for Edify’s future.
--Credits— Hosted by Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| About Those Orange Rolls… | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:22:43 | |
When Edify staff invited Leduc Coffee Shop back for another Best Restaurants event, owner Karen Richert almost said no — but her daughter Anna convinced her to come back, with a new, truly local treat. Host Trudy Callaghan and guest host Jennifer Walton pull back the curtain on our annual Best Restaurants event, and how it brings the Edmonton region’s culinary scene together. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. --From This Episode--
--Credits— Hosted by Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Don't Panic | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:29:34 | |
From a less than stellar job interview to nearly 15 years as editor-in-chief, Steven Sandor has left his mark on Edify and Edmonton. In this episode, Trudy and Steven do a little reminiscing — and discuss where print journalism is heading. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.
--Credits— Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Steven Sandor Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Retail Maverick | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:36:58 | |
Sina Zere didn’t plan to be an entrepreneur. But when she saw a gap in Edmonton’s esthetics market, she opened her own wax bar, Buff Wax Spot. She joins Trudy and guest co-host Heather Thomson, Vice President of Economy and Engagement at Edmonton Chamber of Commerce for a lively conversation ranging from what sets Buff Wax Spot apart from the pack, why Sina will always stick to her inclusive business practices, and why clients don’t want to look at your family photos while they’re getting waxed. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Read about all the Edifier Awards winners in the Jan/Feb issue of Edify Magazine.
--Credits— Hosted by Trudy Callaghan with guest co-host Heather Thomson Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| The Rise of Renting | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:30:48 | |
As the city grows and housing changes, more Edmontonians are choosing to rent. To break down the cultural, economic and policy forces behind this shift, Omar sits down with Dr. Damian Collins, a human geography professor from the University of Alberta. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.
--Credits-- Hosted by Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Developer Dirt | 21 May 2025 | 00:27:41 | |
Madeline Belter and Chris Nicholas of NAC are back to chat with Trudy about the state of development in Edmonton and their vision for the capital region’s future. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.
--Credits-- Hosted by Trudy Callaghan Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Vintage Buildings, Forward Thinking | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:38:40 | |
Editor-in-chief Omar Mouallem is joined by the Edmonton Downtown Business Association’s Puneeta McBryan and Ed Cyrankiewicz of Delnor Construction and the Pendennis Building for a conversation about the challenges facing Edmonton’s historic buildings — and the local business owners whose bold visions for revitalizing these buildings might give downtown a new lease on life. Read Areeha Mahal’s article about restoring Edmonton’s historic buildings, Vintage Views, Modern Moves. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. --Credits— Hosted by Omar Mouallem Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| These Are a Few of Our Favourite Things | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:26:34 | |
Omar sits down with Edify and Odvod staff to share a few of their personal favourite things — the places, the views and the food that make Edmonton a special place. From the skyline to its neighbourhoods to that one perfect dish at a favourite restaurant, six staff share their favourite thing about Edmonton. Kim picks Ritchie Marke. Caitlin picks Sol Revival Thrift. Steve picks Die Pie. Colton picks people-sized architecture, especially bike trails and the accompanying benches. Trudy picks the skyline view of downtown from 98th Ave. Omar picks "booza" icecream at Cedar Sweets. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. --Credits-- Hosted by Omar Mouallem Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Have We Stopped Prioritizing Good Architecture? | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:35:30 | |
“No more crap.” Twenty years ago, then-mayor Stephen Mandel made waves for his comments on the sad state of Edmonton’s architecture. Where are we today? We catch up with the former mayor to get his perspective. Next, we discuss the state of architecture in Edmonton and where the city is going, with architect and founding principal at Reimagine, Vivian Manasc. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. --Credits-- Hosted by Omar Mouallem Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| The Race for the Mayor’s Office | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:54:18 | |
Ahead of Edmonton’s municipal election in October, we’ve assembled a round table to discuss the upcoming mayoral race. Host Omar Mouallem is joined by podcaster Ryan Jespersen and writer and podcaster Dave Cournoyer look at the state of the city, who the candidates are and how the race is heating up (or not). Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.
--Credits-- Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Won’t You Be My Neighbour? | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:28:48 | |
What does it mean to be a good neighbour? Omar is joined by Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues’ Executive Director Laura Cunningham-Shpeley to explore what Edmontonians look for in their communities, the unique history of Edmonton’s community leagues and how we can all be better neighbours. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. --Credits-- Hosted by Omar Mouallem Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Art is for Everyone | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:27:55 | |
The arts have always relied on grants to create work and mount productions — but in recent years, that grant funding has stagnated, leaving organizations to get creative just to keep the lights on. Edmonton Opera’s Executive Director Robin Whiffen joins guest host Zachary Ayotte to discuss the state of arts funding in Edmonton, and what it’s going to take to attract new audiences and find new avenues of sustainable support. Read Zachary Ayotte’s story in the October issue of Edify magazine. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X. Support local journalism in Edmonton — contribute to the Readers’ Trust.
--Credits-- Guest hosted by Zachary Ayotte Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Design Something Here | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:28:53 | |
Edmonton punches above its weight in industrial design — so why does the city fly under the radar? Onetwosix Design’s Nick Kazakoff joins Omar to discuss Edmonton’s design successes, challenges and what makes the city such fertile ground for designers and design companies to flourish. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.
--Credits-- Hosted by Omar Mouallem Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||
| Edmonton's Screen Scene | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:26:51 | |
What does Edmonton’s film commissioner do? How is Edmonton’s film industry developing? And how does Edmonton Screen support emerging Edmonton filmmakers? Omar sits down with Dorian Rowe, Film Commissioner with Edmonton Screen, to discuss the art of filmmaking, supporting filmmakers and how the art form is growing in the city. Learn more about Edmonton Screen. Check out the Edmonton International Film Festival schedule. Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.
--Credits-- Hosted by Omar Mouallem Produced by Odvod Media Audio Engineering by Steve Glen Production assistance by Caitlin Hart Original music by Darrin Hagen | |||