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Sustainability Through the Lens of Religion and Culture

November 4, 2025 admin 00:34:35 Comments Off

In this episode, Christian Deguia and Laila Malik explore how religious beliefs and culture can influence perceptions of suitability. We’ll highlight the unique perspective of Dr. Brian Nichols, who draws from Buddhist teachings to combat an environmental crisis, and Dr. Jebunnessa Chapola’s research into culture that shaped her views on how we use land.
This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/
Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

Looking Towards Our Future: Social Good

November 4, 2025 admin 00:32:01 Comments Off

In this episode Kayla Flindall and Darlene Aquino speak with Hadi Fariborzi and Rachael Pettigrew about how to make a more sustainable future in terms of social good through the use of AI and implementing diversity in the workplace.
This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/
Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

Ecotourism and consumer power

November 4, 2025 admin 00:17:09 Comments Off

Ralph Saulog and Sadaf Karami speak with guests of the MRU Sustainability Forum to gain a better understanding of modern-day sustainability. Neil Brigden, an associate professor of business at Mount Royal University, shares his perspective on consumer decision dynamics, and Joe Pavelka, a health and physical education professor at Mount Royal University, discusses ecotourism.
This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/
Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

Banner for Static: the head and shoulders of a young brown-haired woman, with multi-coloured static over her eyes. Text reads: Static: A Party Girl's Memoir

Brisbane to Laos

October 15, 2025 admin 01:01:43 Comments Off

It’s been almost a year since Static was released — and Ashley King and Meg Wilcox are back to share some exciting updates on the series.
It will also soon be the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of six tourists in Laos — all killed by methanol poisoning from a happy hour event at the Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vientiane. Bethany Clarke survived being poisoned that night; her best friend, Simone White, did not.
In this episode, Bethany tells her own very personal story with methanol poisoning. Hear how she and Ashley have since become friends — despite living on opposite sides of the globe — and all about their advocacy work to spread awareness on methanol poisoning.
Guest interview: Bethany Clarke
Click here for a complete episode transcript.
Static is produced by Ashley King and Meg Wilcox, with support from Inside Out Theatre, Chromatic Theatre, and the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada.
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Show notes:
(00:00) Ashley King and Meg Wilcox chat & introduce guest
(12:30) Ashley interviews Bethany Clarke
(52:23) Reflections and episode wrap-up
Click here for a complete episode transcript.
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Sign the Change.org petition:
For the U.K. and Australia: https://www.change.org/p/put-methanol-safety-warnings-in-airports-and-schools
For Canada: https://www.change.org/p/educate-travelers-on-the-dangers-of-methanol-poisoning-in-airports-schools
Other resources:
https://www.methanolpoisoningawareness.org/
BBC: Hostel linked to methanol deaths of six tourists set to reopen (June 12, 2025): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg7x4x1lk5o
BBC: Alcohol safety lessons after holiday poisoning (July 22, 2025: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceq74xlrj80o
U.K. curricular changes (set to begin September 2026): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b8499e11b4ded2da19fd92/Relationships_education__relationships_and_sex_education_and_health_education_-_statutory_guidance.pdf
Australia’s Partying Safely Overseas website, with resources on methanol poisoning: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/safety/partying/partying-safely-hub
Find Bethany online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonewhitemethanolawareness/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simonewhitemethanolaware
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Simone-methanol-awareness-61575554820271/
Find Ashley online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashkng
TikTok: <…

AI in the media industry: Changing practices and big questions

June 27, 2025 admin 01:06:55 Comments Off

In this episode, the Community Podcast Initiative (CPI) presents a panel discussion
Where four diverse voices from the media and podcasting landscape consider the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ranging from repercussions in the classroom to its sometimes invaluable benefit in the journalistic field, this episode explores how AI is changing standards and practices across fields.
CPI’s Meg Wilcox, is joined by Amanda Cupido, Anis Heydari, Mia Lindgren, and Tim Magee. Meg helps moderate this panel of professionals through thought-provoking prompts and questions that help guide understanding towards the ever-evolving topic of A.I.
This series is a collaboration between the Community Podcast Initiative at Mount Royal University and J-Source.
To learn more about the Community Podcast Initiative, you can visit the website at thepodcaststudio.ca or on socials at @communitypodyyc
To learn more about the J-Source, you can visit the website at j-source.ca or on socials at @jsource

Creating sustainable communities

June 18, 2025 admin 00:10:40 Comments Off

In this episode of The Eco Files, Julianna Adair speaks with Austin Lang, sustainability manager at the Calgary Stampede, about using education models to empower communities. They explore topics like permaculture, sustainable food systems and how inclusive practices can create a future where all beings can thrive.
This series was created in partnership with the Community Podcast Initiative. Learn more about the CPI at https://thepodcaststudio.ca/
Learn more about the MRU Sustainability Forum HERE!

Dr. Reverend Dahlia “Joy” Johnson Green

May 29, 2025 admin 00:28:30 Comments Off

In this episode, hosts Amy Jaquish and Hannah Schidlowsky sit down with Dr. Reverend Joy Johnson Green who immigrated to Montreal from the Caribbean at just 8 years old. From there her family moved to Calgary, where she pursued a degree in social work and was ordained at just 23 years old. She then gained her Masters in West Virginia, USA. Now she is a senior pastor at the Showers of Blessings Apostolic church in Calgary. Join hosts Amy Jaquish and Hannah Schidlowsky to hear about Reverend Joy’s journey.
This series was produced by journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, as part of the Community Podcast Initiative.
Find out more about the Jamaican Community Association of Alberta here.

Donnovan Simon

May 29, 2025 admin 00:15:28 Comments Off

In this episode, hosts Malia Comba and Noah Mulhern talk to Donnovan Simon, the creator and host of What a Gwaan, a podcast celebrating the dynamic Jamaican community in Canada. We dive into some of the unexpected outcomes of launching What a Gwaan, from surprising connections with listeners, to unearthing hidden stories that have brought the community closer together. You’ll hear about the moments that made Donnovan realize the true impact of his work, and how podcasting has become a powerful medium for cross-cultural exchange.
This series was produced by journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, as part of the Community Podcast Initiative.
Find out more about the Jamaican Community Association of Alberta here.

Roots and Sustainability on Campus

May 28, 2025 admin 00:31:46 Comments Off

In this episode we discuss what sustainability looks like at Mount Royal University in different faculties. Mimi Ozturk sits down with Vice-Dean of Business and Communication Studies, Adam Cave. Riley Stang speaks with Meg Wilcox about sustainability in the medium of podcasting and MRU’s own Community Podcast Initiative.
Learn more about the Community Podcast Initiative at thepodcaststudio.ca.
You can learn more about the 2024 Sustainability Forum at MRU here!

Roots on Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability

May 28, 2025 admin 00:28:14 Comments Off

In this episode of Roots, Mackenzie Dosdall and Adeline Gladu sit down with Dion Simon and Ranjan Datta to discuss sustainability through an Indigenous lens, on and off campus.
Learn more about the Community Podcast Initiative at thepodcaststudio.ca.
You can learn more about the 2024 Sustainability Forum at MRU here!

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