Mess Hall Podcast

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try marshmallow candy: strawberries, bananas, and ice cream cones.  The bonus item is pepper and leek chips.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  This episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Winter is coming and energy usage for all Albertans will be increasing, so now is a great time for listeners to look at their utility bills and ensure they are on the best plan. Albertans have a choice who they pay their utility bills to. Park Power is happy to provide free no-obligations comparisons. If you decide to switch providers, it’s easy. And you can feel good knowing you are supporting a local business, and he

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try Swedish food (from IKEA): lingonberry chocolate, elderflower drink, banana caramel candies, and meatballs (of course).  Our bonus item is Worcester sauce crisps.   Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by YEGPodFest presented by Edmonton Community Foundation, in partnership with the Alberta Podcast Network and LitFest, Canada’s nonfiction festival.  Running October first through third, YEGPodfest will be held all online this year, so anyone can tune in to experience it. Events include masterclasses with professional podcasters, panel discussions, feature interviews, and more.  Some of APN’s member shows will be there too, so join us for the virtual party from October first through third.  To check out the full line-up a

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena, and Casey (aka Elmer's dad) try KD with Flavour Boosters: butter chicken, poutine, and cotton candy.  The bonus item is blue Pepsi.   Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  This week we are giving a podcast shoutout to: ANTICULTURE WITH JOSIAH SINANAN Host Josiah Sinanan focuses on stories of unique individuals in the cultural matrix. Find out more at josiahpodcast.com With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to: IS THIS FOR REAL?  Is This For Real? is a podcast about various facets of Black life in Edmonton.  In the first season of the show, “Breaking the Blue Wall,” host Oumar Salifou explore anti-Black racism and p

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena, and Elmer try 6 kinds of Mountain Dew and the bonus/surprise item is grass-flavoured soda pop.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  Or, you can call Rümi to take care of all your outdoor and indoor spring home maintenance while you fire up the BBQ and relax.  Visit Rumi.ca or call 1-844-777-7864 and let Rümi’s trusted local experts take care of your yard, so all you have to do is enjoy it.  This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by Alberta Association of Optometrists, proudly celebrating a century of caring for Albertans. It happens: Parents can easily miss their child’s eye problems. Issues can occur in only one eye, making them difficult to notice. The earlier an eye-health or vision problem is identified, the more likely it can be corrected. The Eye See Eye L

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena discuss the foods and drinks they had in Toronto.   Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want. Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world.  Subscribe to The Future Of i

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena and Sarah try local goodies: Saskatoon berry pie, hot sauce, blueberry spirit, and a hibiscus chocolate bar.  The Bonus item is Canadian Berry Cap 'N Crunch. Fins more about Sarah at: Instragram: @sarah.sociables @yyc.sociables Twitter: @YYCSociables iTunes: YYC Sociables Podcast  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation, proudly supporting community needs for 65 years. Everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging. Now, more than ever, we are united by a desire to take action and help others by creating a community built on kindness and compassion. From small, creative projects to larger, citizen-led initiatives, the Calgary Foundation provides grassroots grants to encourage and support people who want

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena, Mauri, and Sylvain try frozen pepperoni pizzas: Dr. Oetker, PC, and Delissio.  Our bonus item is canned bubble tea.  Find more about Mauri and the Making Copacetic Happen Podcast at Twitter: @copaceticpod Instagram: @makingcopacetichappen iTunes: Making Copacetic Happen   Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do t

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena, and Carolyn try summer drinks: Coors Lime Slice, Grapefruit Slice, and Hard Arizona Iced Tea in peach, lemon and honey ginseng flavours.  The bonus item is KFC crisps.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Business Council of Alberta. Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a good life in an equally good society — one where people, business, and the environment can flourish? AlbertaBETTER, a podcast by the Business Council of Alberta, is on a journey to understand what it takes to create a good life here in Alberta and how we, as Albertans, businesses, and governments, can shape our society so everyone prospers. Find new episodes of AlbertaBETTER on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You c

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena, Shanika, and Caitlin from Get Checkered discuss and celebrate Formula 1 with British food.  Monster Munch, clotted cream strawberry shortbread, Twix biscuits, and Cadburby sticky pud.  The bonus item is pennywort drink.   Fins more about Get Checkered at: Instragram: @gatcheckered Twitter:@GetCheckered Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  email: messhallpodcast@gmail.com  This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation, proudly supporting community needs for 65 years. Everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging. Now, more than ever, we are united by a desire to take action and help others by creating a community built on kindness and compassion. From small, creative projects to larger, citizen-led initiatives, the Calgary Foundation provides grassroots grants to encourage and s

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery, Lena and Brenna Berg from Prairie Rose Rebel (custom apparel) and Prairie Rose Doula (certifies birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding counsellor) try strawberry things.   Nesquick, mochi ice cream, marble pop, Yan Yan, and actual (local) strawberries.  The bonus item is Miss Vickie's spicy dill pickle chips.  Fins more about Brenna at: Website: prairierosedoulaservices.wordpress.com Facebook: @prairieroserebel  Instragram @prairierosedoulaservices                     @prairieroserebel Twitter: @prairierosereb Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out to:  BOOK WOMEN Book Women is a podcast abo

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena have a guest! We chat with Vanda about Fudgesicles, Chapman's Super Fudge Ice Milk, Fudge Smoothies, and Creamsicle ice cream. Our bonus items are Snicker's peanut brownie bites and X-Freeze Tic Tacs.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your internet, electricity, and natural gas from. If you choose Park Power, you are choosing a positive local business. Plus, Park Power shares it's profits with local not-for-profits that are working to make a difference for their communities. Shopping local is very important to Park Power

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try 5 types of freezies and the bonus item is crunchy chilli condiment.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your internet, electricity, and natural gas from. If you choose Park Power, you are choosing a positive local business. Plus, Park Power shares it's profits with local not-for-profits that are working to make a difference for their communities. Shopping local is very important to Park Power’s owner, Kris Kasawski, and we love local here at the Alberta Podcast Network, so it’s a great fit. Learn more at parkpower.ca

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try farmer's market goodies: chilli sticks, salsa, pineapple daiquiri, and a candied fig bar.  The bonus item is sweet potato tortilla chips.   Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com Built to Help Albertans At ATB, we make banking work for you. With expert and practical advice in everyday banking, and investment planning expertise and management services with ATB Wealth, you can be confident that you’re making smart choices when it comes to your money. We have a history of doing what’s right for our clients, especially when times are tough—because ATB was Built to help Albertans. For more information visit ATB.com. This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation, proudly supporting community needs for 65 years. Everyone wants to feel a sense of belo

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try chocolate bars: birthday cake Kit Kat, pigs 'n taters, goji berry, and salted diablo.  Our bonus item is candy coated marshmallows.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com This episode of The Mess Hall Podcast is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation, proudly supporting community needs for 65 years. Everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging. Now, more than ever, we are united by a desire to take action and help others by creating a community built on kindness and compassion. From small, creative projects to larger, citizen-led initiatives, the Calgary Foundation provides grassroots grants to encourage and support people who want to create and strengthen bonds between neighbours and communities. If you’ve got an idea to improve, enhance, or revitalize your community or neigh

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena mixed up food: Fruity Pebbles bar, Baconator Pringles, Blueberry Pancake Cap'N Crunch, and a variety of Lay's.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want. Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try peanut products: Reese peanut butter, burnt peanuts, Cracker Jack, and peanut butter whisky. Our bonus item is Flipz pretzels with a white fudge coating.   Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your internet, electricity, and natural gas from. If you choose Park Power, you are choosing a positive local business. Plus, Park Power shares it's profits with local not-for-profits that are working to make a difference for their communities. Shopping local is very important to Park Power’s owner, Kris Kasawski, and we love local

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try citrus flavoured food: yuzu Japanese cheesecake, margarita fudge, jalapeño lemonade, and a key lime pie Kit Kat.  The bonus item is a fudge Mars bar.   Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want. Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews w

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try pop products: Dr. Pepper cotton candy, cherry 7UP, Lymonade Sprite, and a rootbeer crunch white chocolate bar.  The bonus item is blueberry yuzu sorbet.   Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com With warmer weather comes yardwork. And lots of it. Prune your trees and shrubs, clean your eavestroughs, replace those drafty windows you noticed over the winter.  Or, you can call Rümi to take care of all your outdoor and indoor spring home maintenance while you fire up the BBQ and relax.  Visit Rumi.ca or call 1-844-777-7864 and let Rümi’s trusted local experts take care of your yard, so all you have to do is enjoy it.  This episode is brought to you by the Calgary Foundation, proudly supporting community needs for 65 years. Empathy. Kindness. Generosity. We are united in our desire t

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try products made from fruit we do not often see: huckleberry candy, chokecherry wine, jackfruit chips, and elderberry energy tea.  Our bonus item is warmed vanilla Moon Pie.  Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Instrgram @messhallpod  Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want. Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of i

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try four types of Aero bars: golden, Black Forest cake, tiramisu, and chocolate mousse.  Our bonus item brings us back to '90s lunches: Duncaroos.   Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com With warmer weather comes yardwork. And lots of it. Prune your trees and shrubs, clean your eavestroughs, replace those drafty windows you noticed over the winter.  Or, you can call Rümi to take care of all your outdoor and indoor spring home maintenance while you fire up the BBQ and relax.  Visit Rumi.ca or call 1-844-777-7864 and let Rümi’s trusted local experts take care of your yard, so all you have to do is enjoy it.  With Pod Power, our sponsors are making it possible for us to amplify the voices of Albertans and Alberta podcasters. This episode, Edmonton Community Foundation is helping us give a Pod Power shout out