Best Hello Calgary Podcasts (2025)

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Season 4 Episode 12 - St. Paddy's Day Special (part 2) 57:50

16h ago57:50

57:50

The boys are being true Calgarians and discussing our beloved Flames and the eternal question "to tank or not to tank?". They reminisce about one of the best communities in Calgary that Infectious and the Prophet once grew up and lived in; Kensington. Finally, the boys get heated talking about Wayne Gretzky and his importance to Canada and connecti…

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Season 4 Episode 11 - The St. Paddy's Day Special 1:02:44

1d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

The PIDLLP crew is joined by regular guest Mom three days prior to St. Patrick's day. They discuss movies, specifically Bong Joon Ho's classic film Parasite and the less classic but more controversial Okja. The boys also discuss a recent situation that threatened to expose their true identities, and how they plan to maintain their anonymity during …

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Season 4 Episode 10 - F*ck America 45:58

3d ago45:58

45:58

The Prophet and Easy crash out about the state of the economy, politics, and the state of world. Infectious provides a calming voice of reason in the chaos that erupts.

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Season 4 Episode 9 - Fire and Wine "Annual Wine Tasting" 42:25

4d ago42:25

42:25

The PIDLLP crew celebrate the Christmas season by conducting their annual wine taste test. Easy Evan is seeking redemption from last year's debacle, with nine new and old world wines to sample and identify. Happy holidays! (note: the actual clinking of glasses, banter and sipping has been edited out for the purposes of the public podcast)…

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Season 4 Episode 8 - Poetry and Flow Part 3 51:20

5d ago51:20

51:20

Dr J and the Crew keep on keeping on about streaming, commercialism and the lost art of indie film hunting. This episode includes; impromptu judged poetry readings, Evan gets fomo when nature calls, and a debate over whether popularity and commercialization can ruin the written word. Follow us down this stream of consciousness as we go against the …

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Season 4 Episode 7 - Poetry and Flow Part 2 42:09

6d ago42:09

42:09

The PIDLLP boys plus Dr J delve deeper into the topic of "flow", discussing flow in poetry, music and sports. They debate whether published spoken word can be read in the voice of the author or if some voices are off limits to reader. Listen up, settle in and go with the flow.

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Season 4 Episode 6 - Poetry and Flow featuring Doctor J and the PIDLLP crew 1:01:37

7d ago1:01:37

1:01:37

The PIDLLP Crew is joined by Doctor J in a discussion about poetry and the concept of flow. What is flow? Is it innate, can it be developed? Who has the sickest flow in poetry and in music? Can flow be quantified or formulated? The Doctor is Real In, but before we begin, 5 cents please.

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Season 4 Episode 5 - The Preeminent Poetry Podcast (Part 5) 1:08:26

8d ago1:08:26

1:08:26

The boys break down the "tells" of AI in generating original poetry. The self-described "chefs" finally enjoy the long awaited poem from "Furious Cooking" by Maureen Seaton, read by Infectious.

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Season 4 Episode 4 - The Preeminent Poetry Podcast (Part 4) 44:21

9d ago44:21

44:21

The poetry conversation veers to the topic of haikus and rhyme, with each podcaster taking a stance on the value of brevity and matching lines. Infectious gives us a reading sample of the rhyming poem he recalled from his childhood "The Cremation of Sam McGee" by Robert W. Service.

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Season 4 Episode 3 - The Preeminent Poetry Podcast (Part 3) 44:08

10d ago44:08

44:08

The PIDLLP crew debate the merits of rhyming in poetry and music. While enjoying the unofficial chips of the HC podcast, the boys discuss the inclusion of gluten in specific flavours of Doritos and how sweet chili heat is a heartbreaker for all celiacs.

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Season 4 Episode 2 - The Preeminent Poetry Podcast (Part 2) 35:04

11d ago35:04

35:04

In the spirit of the name of this episode, Infectious reads Good Bones by Maggie Smith. In response, Easy Evan reads Buen Esqueleto by Natalie Scenters-Zapico.

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Season 4 Episode 1 - The Preeminent Poetry Podcast feat. The OG PIDLLP Crew 57:02

12d ago57:02

57:02

The original 3 PIDLLP co-hosts are back, here to talk about what originally brought us here to hear all those seasons ago; poetry. We're gonna talk about “the email”, the recent swell of the poetry scene in Calgary, and obviously have a few poem readings.

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Season 3 Episode 16 - The Originels (Part 3) 40:44

13d ago40:44

40:44

The second act of the now much acclaimed original hit play THE ORIGINELS, read by The Collective. This is followed with a debrief and analysis that led to defining changes in the final draft that debuted to rave reviews in Calgary just this past spring. Enjoy!

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Season 3 Episode 15 - The Originels (part 2) 1:03:11

13d ago1:03:11

1:03:11

The Collective bring this original play to life with their voice talents and character interpretations. Enjoy the first half of the Originels.

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Season 3 Episode 14 - The Originels 30:09

13d ago30:09

30:09

Join members of the PIDLLP and LA Riots Crews as they come to form The Collective for the inaugural read through of the original script THE ORIGINELS. This read through was performed on Thursday August 17, 2023 in the outdoor studio in the sweltering heat of summer. The Prophet Esau, Easy Evan, Q Jr, and Sabrina Corinna voice all of the characters …

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Season 3 Episode 13 - Christmas Wine Tasting (Part 2: The Aftermath) 1:02:45

14d ago1:02:45

1:02:45

The PIDLLP boys answer questions about Christmas. Half-cut on merriment and cheer, they share their fondest memories and favourite things about the season.

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Season 3 Episode 12 - The Annual Christmas Wine Tasting 46:50

14d ago46:50

46:50

The PIDLLP crew are sampling wines in a similar but more civilized manner than last year's event, with dire consequences for the loser of this year's competition. Implementing a new wine scoring system, they attempt to blindly identify each sample to determine whether Easy Evan is the self-professed Wine Connoisseur he claims to be or if Peller's C…

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Season 3 Episode 11 - Fire and Wine "What Did You Do This Summer?" (part 4) 1:03:48

15d ago1:03:48

1:03:48

The PIDLLP boys discuss the finer details of travel to Universal Studios Osaka in Japan, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona Spain and Naramata BC in Canada. Enjoy the trip!

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Season 3 Episode 10 - Fire and Wine "What Did You Do Last Summer?" (Part 3) 39:57

15d ago39:57

39:57

The conversation veers to movies, Greta Gerwig, and Bong Joon Ho's Parasite. Further discussion of travel includes road trips and places that we will likely never visit.

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Season 3 Episode 9 - Fire and Wine "What Did You Do This Summer?" (Part 2) 1:01:53

16d ago1:01:53

1:01:53

The PIDLLP team redubs the episode "Liquor and Bicker" as they each answer questions about the specifics of how they like to travel. Where do you typically travel to? What do you bring? What do you do? Tune in and comment with your travel tips.

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Season 3 Episode 8 - Fire and Wine "What Did You Do This Summer?" 1:13:24

16d ago1:13:24

1:13:24

The Prophet, Easy and Infectious have been oot and aboot, on tour, checking things out in Japan, Spain and British Columbia and have some stories, some wine and some saki to enjoy.

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Season 3 Episode 7 - Generation to Generation 59:34

17d ago59:34

59:34

Joined by Mama Juana and his sons O-Bear and Isey-i, the prophet asks the question, "what do the past generations want to pass on to the future ones?" and conversely "what do the younger generation want to say to the older ones?".

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Season 3 Episode 6 - Original Writing feat. Pete-agogy 1:08:24

18d ago1:08:24

1:08:24

The PILLP crew go on tour to Peter's farmhouse on the prairies to discuss writing. How do you go about writing a smash hit or an instant classic? What is the key to a successful original show? The new Chatter group deep dives this topic over coffees, both pretentious (ie tricolate) and practical (ie aero-press) and both gluten-free and gluten-full …

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Season 3 Episode 5 - A Limited History of Modern Music (feat. The LA Riots Crew) 1:07:45

19d ago1:07:45

1:07:45

The newly formed LA Riots Crew discuss the history of rock and modern music, and debate the artists of significance that must be included in a list of the top influential artists of all time. New guest Sabrina Corinna joins BMW, Apostle Matthew and the Prophet Esau for a skip down Penny Lane to where the streets have no name.…

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Season 3 Episode 4 - St. Paddy's Eve Special 1:04:58

20d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

The PIDLLP crew reveals the results of their poetry challenge. While sipping Negronis the boys recite literature and relish in easy jazz, reminiscent of the basement cigar lounge on 1st Street Calgary in the 90s. Please comment if you remember the name of the lounge.

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Season 3 Episode 3 - Poetry and ChatGPT 1:05:39

21d ago1:05:39

1:05:39

The Prophet Esau is joined by Easy Evan, Infectious and Q. Jr (aka White Chocolate Mocha) to try and differentiate between poetry written by humans and artificial intelligence.

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Season 3 Episode 2 - Talk on the Rocks (feat. The PIDLLP crew) 1:10:47

22d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

The Prophet, Easy and Infectious change up their usual routine. Mix yourself an Old Fashioned and join the boys as they share, taste and critique classic and obscure cocktails.

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Season 3 Episode 1 - Government 2.0 "Capitalism vs Marxism" 55:24

23d ago55:24

55:24

The prophet talks politics and power with the biggest proponent of socialism, BMW. They talk about their preference for right and/or left, capitalist vs socialist, and the basic assumptions about human condition. How do you govern selfish human nature,and provide for the common good? Why are both capitalism and communism doomed to failure? What doe…

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Season 2 Episode 16 - The Christmas Blind Wine Tasting (Season Finale) 1:19:17

24d ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Infectious,the Prophet and Easy challenge their grape knowledge and taste buds in a blind wine tasting. Featuring a Frappato, a pair of Chianti Classicos from Italy and Costco and a variety of other wines from around the world, including a Hello Calgary staple, the Peller Family vineyards dry red. The boys blindly sample ten wines to guess their id…

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Season 2 Episode 15 - "A Christmas Classic" First Table Read 1:18:24

25d ago1:18:24

1:18:24

The Prophet, Easy, and Infectious don their thespian hoods and attempt the first read through of Easy Evan's original play "A Christmas Classic". Settle in and enjoy this timeless work of art.

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Season 2 Episode 14 - "Travelling feat. FestaVal Lids" (Part 2) 1:03:57

26d ago1:03:57

1:03:57

The conversation continues over some spicy chicken from the unofficial sponsor of the show, Flirty Bird. Paired with an Italian DOC wine that FestaVal Lids brought, Easy Evan challenges her accent with his own distinct pronunciation.

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Season 2 Episode 13 - "Travelling feat. FestaVal Lids" 1:13:58

26d ago1:13:58

1:13:58

The Prophet Esau and Easy Evan are joined by new guest FestaVal Lids to talk travel. The group offer their advice on the best ways to travel over a bottle of Bordeaux Château de Courteillac and share their stories from their favourite destinations.

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Season 2 Episode 12 - Thanksgiving Special with the Lemon Square 44:09

28d ago44:09

44:09

Dan and Wally from the Lemon Square are back in town, dropping Aussie slang and bringing their special brand of sunshine from the west coast. Joined by Mom, the gang talk turkey before indulging in their own family dinner on this Thanksgiving special.

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Season 2 Episode 11 - A Christmas Classic Teaser Episode 40:25

29d ago40:25

40:25

The PIDLLP crew gets together to preface Easy Evan's original play "A Christmas Classic". Sharing a bottle of Chianti Gabbiano Cavaliere d'Oro, the boys discuss literary influences and food/wine preferences, as they give you a taste of what is to come.

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Season 2 Episode 10 - The Red Deer Reunion (feat. the Godfather and the Kijiji Lady) 59:59

30d ago59:59

59:59

A discussion with the Kijiji Lady from She Sells Your Stuff in Edmonton. She gives us the low down on her business of selling everything from knitting needles to Americana doc martens, she sells it all. What kind of treasures are we all sitting on and why do we need help selling it? We are joined by the Godfather and Mom to flesh out the nuances of…

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Season 2 Episode 9 - Fire and Wine "A Return to our Roots" (Part 2) 59:22

1M ago59:22

59:22

At the half way point in the podcast, the new crew indulge in some Village Flatbread pizza (the unofficial sponsor of the HC podcast), paired with a bottle of 2019 Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico. Having all of the intro questions vetted and critiqued, these ditch diggers delve into the real topic of the night, "New Beginnings".…

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Season 2 Episode 8 - Fire and Wine "A Return to our Roots" 1:08:46

1M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

The PIDLLP crew are gathered around the fire in our outdoor studio, play testing the new set of introductory questions for new guests. Starting with a bottle of Chateau La Longua Aoc Fronsac, the boys discuss new beginnings as they are joined by a mystery guest mid-show.

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Season 2 Episode 7 - Fire and Wine "Part of your World" (Part 3) 53:01

1M ago53:01

53:01

The boys are joined by Mom for another bottle of French wine, while they discuss movies and the Canadian classic film The Peanut Butter Solution. Cheers!

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Season 2 Episode 6 - Fire and Wine "Part of your World" (part 2) 1:10:47

1M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

The conversation continues with talk of core influences in our lives, from Charlie Chaplin to Charles Bukowski, The Tao Te Ching to the cast of characters at Disneyland. Enjoy!

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Season 2 Episode 5 - Fire and Wine "Part of Your World" 1:08:26

1M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

The Prophet, Infectious and Easy Evan are joined by Q Jr. to discuss the profound connection people have developed with Disney and the influence of these characters and stories. Let the wine and conversation flow, as the boys reflect on Chef Gusto's insightful words, “You must be imaginative, strong-hearted. You must try things that may not work, a…

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Season 2 Episode 4 - Warehouse Music (feat. Uncle Davey and Mikey Mike) 37:09

1M ago37:09

37:09

In our mobile studio, parked by a warehouse close to the tracks at an unknown location, we record a conversation with Uncle Davey and Mikey Mike about freemasons, music, gauntlets and gifts.

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Season 2 Episode 3 - Fire and Wine (part 3) 53:25

1M ago53:25

53:25

The PIDLLP crew concludes this epic night of wine and poetry, moving inside to avoid the elements. They are joined by Mom for a Q&A session about war, millennials, pornography and kijiji. Cheers!

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Season 2 Episode 2 - Fire and Wine (part 2) 44:54

1M ago44:54

44:54

The conversation continues over gluten free pizza by the unofficial sponsor of the Hello Calgary Podcast, Village Pizza. Enjoy a poetry reading by Infectious as you fill your glass with wine or Peller if necessary.

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Season 2 Episode 1 - Fire and Wine 1:09:38

1M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

The Prophet Esau, Easy Evan and Infectious kick off season 2 of the Hello Calgary Podcast in the outdoor studio. Join us for a bottle or 3 as we discuss whether common sense is dead, the cost versus quality of wine and tailor made ads brought to your phone that is listening to you right now.

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Season 1 Episode 12 - Season Finale with Unknown Guest 51:31

1M ago51:31

51:31

All things must end, but what better way to do it than with a surprise Unknown Guest. Enjoy!

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Season 1 Episode 11 - Teaching is Dead 59:40

1M ago59:40

59:40

A conversation about an occupation that affects us all at some point in our lives: teaching. Join Infectious, Easy Evan and the Prophet for a conversation that knows no bounds (and for the purposes of this podcast, was cut down to one short hour. Full conversations will eventually be accessible with a paid membership that will give access to the hi…

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Season 1 Episode 10 - All Things 80's 30:26

1M ago30:26

30:26

From Van Halen to Video Games, Saturday morning cartoons to War Games, join BMW, Ricky B. and the Prophet Esau as they reminisce about a better time.

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Season 1 Episode 9 - Pet Companionship 1:09:27

1M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Join the Prophet and his wife Mom on the river's edge, talking about pets and animal companionship. Are dogs a mom's best friend?

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Season 1 Episode 8 - Cancel Culture 41:57

1M ago41:57

41:57

Infectious, The Prophet Esau and Easy Evan get into contentious territory when they discuss cancel culture in modern society. Apologies in advance, as it is guaranteed to offend someone in some way.

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Season 1 Episode 7 - Is Poetry Dead? Part 2 44:32

1M ago44:32

44:32

The boys continue the conversation post poetry launch, viewed virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Open another bottle of wine and enjoy the musings and poetry readings.

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