Product of the People

In this episode, we sit down to chat with the founder of Edmonton Story Slam, Susan Hagan. Susan brought Story Slam to Edmonton in 2006; it is still a beloved event today taking place at the bar 99ten on every third Wednesday of the month! Listen along as we discuss what makes a good story, why getting on the stage is an equal thrill to skydiving, and as I learn what the long-awaited Slam-Off is. For more information on Edmonton Story Slam, visit their website: https://www.edmontonstoryslam.com/ Follow Edmonton Story Slam on Instagram: @edmontonstoryslam Like Edmonton Story Slam on Facebook: Edmonton Story Slam Society AND ATTEND: The Story Slam on Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 The Slam Off on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 What To Expect At The Story Slam: Where: 9910 (basement of the Common) 9910 109 Street When: Third Wednesday of every month Time: Stories start at 7:30 pm Sign up: 7 pm, come to the table at the front to sign up There are no tickets to attend. When you come that evening, we will ask for $5 from the story tellers for administration, and then pass the hat to audience members during intermission for the winner (suggested donation $5) What to expect: beverages, great atmosphere, language and content warning, menu from The Common This is an over 18 venue. No minors allowed. Please see rules and FAQ's for more details on storytelling Please also like, subscribe, and share this Product of the People podcast! You can find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @potppod. If you know someone who would be a great guest on this show, email us at [email protected]. See you on the third Wednesday of the month!

Episode 2 In this episode, Kelly G. speaks with Ben Rix, one of the founding brewers at Bent Stick Brewing Co., to tap into Edmonton's brewery scene. Back home in Alberta, after taking a brewers course in the UK, Ben jumped on the opportunity to start his own brewery. Follow along as we discuss Bent Stick's origin story, an unfiltered perspective of the future of craft breweries in Alberta, Happy Beer Street, events you'll want to add to your calendar, and a tasty collaboration on tap soon! Interview date: July 18th, 2023. Conversation Links: Bent Stick Brewing Company Instagram Bent Stick Brewing Company Website Bent Stick Brewing Company Taproom Location Happy Beer Street Website Happy Beer Street Instagram Bent Stick Brewing Company Upcoming Events: Beers with Queers ft. Mel (last Monday of each month) Episode Time Stamps: 1:53 - Pursuing an Interest In Beer 5:44 - The Beer Laws Are Changing 8:30 - Bent Stick Brewing Company's Origin Story 14:09 - Cultivating a Community Audience on 99 Street 16:27 - The Bent Stick Taproom + NEW PATIO 21:34 - What Is Craft Beer? 25:31 - What's Next For The Craft Brewing Industry? 29:33 - What's On Tap? 34:00 - The Meaning Behind The Wizard and Bent Stick 39:24 - What is Happy Beer Street? 44:47 - Event Series: Beers with Queers Ft. Mel 47:57 - The Bent Stick Ski Trip 53:00 - What's Coming Up at Bent Stick? 54:41 - What Goes Into a Beer Collaboration? Want more Product of the People? Follow us on Instagram at @potppod

Episode 1 This episode, Kelly G. speaks with Amos Kajner-Nonnekes, to get the scoop on a placemaking project inhabiting the Whyte Avenue & Old Strathcona areas in Edmonton, AB, Canada. Amos is a partner at Vignettes TM (a thinking outside the box company), holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning, and is all around great guy! Be sure to listen for the sneak peek of all the amazing things Vignettes is doing this summer. Interview took place May 18th, 2023. Conversation Links: Vignettes Instagram Vignettes Facebook Vignettes Twitter Vignettes Website Article: Placemaking Projects in Old Strathcona 2022-2023 Old Strathcona Business Association Website Canada Community Revitalization Fund Amos's Local Recommendations to check out: onetwosix design IZM Forge 53 Amos's Global Recommendations to check out: PLAYLAB, INC. The Urban Conga Better Block Want more Product of the People? Follow us on Instagram at @potppod