Best Sfu Podcasts (2025)

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Rock n’ Roll and Research: A Bricolage 1:03:11

5M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

In this conversation with Özlem Sensoy, Shirley Steinberg will discuss principles and ethics of rock n’ roll and its value as a generative metaphor for research. The conversation will cover aspects of performance & “sway/g,” history & values, radicalism & margins, volume & voice, collaboration & individuality. As the late Freddie Mercury said, “Dar…

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The Transformative Power of Art in Ecological Learning 16:16

8M ago16:16

16:16

Join us as Dr. Zuzana Vasko explores the intersection of arts practice, ecological learning, and contemplative inquiry. She reveals how the arts deepen our connection with the natural world and enhance her role as an educator. Discover her innovative approaches to make arts-based learning accessible to all, including those who may not see themselve…

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Writing, Learning, and ChatGPT: Perspectives from Educators 30:44

1y ago30:44

30:44

In this episode, we delve into the effects of AI technologies, particularly ChatGPT, on university education, featuring insights from Dr. Joel Heng Hartse and Dr. Daniel Chang. From an instructor's viewpoint, they explore the dynamic interplay between AI technology and their teaching approaches, highlighting both potential risks and opportunities. …

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Bringing our Whole Selves to Dialogue with Dr. Aftab Erfan 44:25

1y ago44:25

44:25

Shari Virjee Tañada speaks with SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue executive director, Aftab Erfan. Together they explore what it means to bring your whole self to dialogue and how to prepare as both a facilitator and a participant for different selves to bump into each other. Explore More: Learn more about Deep Democracy Explore dialogue app…

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Leading with Dialogue with Dr. Laurie Anderson 35:34

1y ago35:34

35:34

In episode two of our first season, Shari Virjee Tañada sits down with SFU Vancouver’s executive director, Laurie Anderson, to speak with him about his time as interim executive director for SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and his views on leading with dialogue. Explore More: Explore what SFU Vancouver has to offer Check out the Contemplat…

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Getting to Dialogue with Dr. Mark L. Winston 35:16

1y ago35:16

35:16

Season One host, Shari Virjee Tañada interviews Dr. Mark L. Winston about getting to dialogue. They dig into the difference between dialogue and other forms of conversation while also exploring dialogue’s place in deepening relationships and moving together towards a common purpose. Explore More: Read more from Mark on his blog, Winston Hive Check …

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Creative Learning through Play: A Conversation with Dr. Yumiko Murai 23:45

1+ y ago23:45

23:45

Join us in this enlightening episode where Dr. Yumiko Murai, an Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University, delves into the transformative role of play in education. She shares her unique perspective on integrating play with learning, especially in the context of educational technology and maker spaces. Drawing from her diverse background as a …

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Empowering Voices: A Discussion with Dr. Robyn Ilten-Gee on Podcasts and Youth Development 23:47

1+ y ago23:47

23:47

Dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Robyn Ilten-Gee, Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University, as she unveils the impact of podcasting on youth development. This episode examines the unique ways podcasts contribute to children's moral and social growth, highlighting their role in enhancing critical thinking and empathy. Dr. Il…

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Podcasts and Pedagogies: An Introduction 14:13

1+ y ago14:13

14:13

On March 30, 2023 FOE faculty at the Harbour Centre campus participated in a Podcasts and Pedagogies Symposium organized by Elizabeth Marshall. This interdisciplinary international event included a dialogic roundtable with Hannah McGregor (co-host of Witch, Please & host of Secret Feminist Agenda), Am Johal (host of Below the Radar), and Anna Mae D…

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Shakespeare and Restorative Justice with The Circle Project 42:29

2y ago42:29

42:29

Host Elodie Jaquet speaks with guests Natasha Warren, Brenda Longfellow and Brenda Morrison about their work with The Circle Project: using art and dialogue to foster community, expression and restorative justice for formerly incarcerated women grappling with re-entering life on the outside. Links from the episode: See the "What Fools These Mortals…

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Michael Von Hausen: How does False Creek forecast the future? 1:10:57

2+ y ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Join Visionary Urbanist Michael von Hausen for a broad yet intimate perspective on Vancouver urban design, from the '70s through to the present day. Michael has been laying Vancouver's groundwork since the ’80s, as a key designer in the early development of False Creek. His multi-disciplinary perspective on urban design draws from landscape archite…

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Price and Ladner place bets on Election '22 52:27

2+ y ago52:27

52:27

With 10 days counting down to Election Day, Gordon Price pulls in ex-NPA-Council-crony-turned-urban-food-security-activist-and-all-around-mensch Peter Ladner for a frank talk on what is up with this wacky election. With 58 candidates for Vancouver City Council and 10 registered parties in the running, how can we make sense of it all? Among the many…

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'Vanbikes' Chronicler Colin Stein tracks the history of Vancouver's Bicycle Revolution 1:07:43

2+ y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

In this very special episode, author Colin Stein unveils an epic portrait of our place and time: Vanbikes: Vancouver's Bicycle People and the Fight for Transportation Change, 1986-2011 (An Oral History). In conversation with Gordon and a room full of fans, he relates how the bicycle people transformed Vancouver, and how Vancouver transformed Colin …

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Makin' it in Dubai - a Viewpoint Podcast Special 34:09

3y ago34:09

34:09

Welcome to a special dispatch from Gordon Price, checking in from Expo 2022 in Dubai. (With our apologies for the sound quality. At a place like Expo, it was the quietest place he could find.) One of the best things about a world’s fair—after you’ve visited the pavilions, tasted the food, listened to the music —is oddly, also one of the worst thing…

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Three Quick Questions for John Coupar 9:58

3y ago9:58

9:58

Welcome to Episode Three of Viewpoint Vancouver's election podcast feature: Three Quick Questions. Where, in under ten minutes, Gordon puts civic candidates on the spot with three unusual questions designed to reveal who they are and what really makes them tick. This time up, Gord turns the political spotlight on John Coupar, running as the NPA's c…

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Three Quick Questions for Ken Sim 8:43

3+ y ago8:43

8:43

Listen in for Episode Two of Viewpoint Vancouver's election podcast feature: Three Quick Questions. Where, in under ten minutes, Gordon puts civic candidates on the spot with three unusual questions designed to reveal who they are and what really makes them tick. This time up, Gord puts it to Ken Sim, running for Mayor of City of Vancouver with A B…

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BurnaBOOM! Post-war bungalows and transit-hub skyscrapers can make for uneasy neighbors. Lee-Ann Garnett brings the Burnaby housing story to life. 1:01:04

3+ y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

The great “BurnaBOOM” started off in the ‘50s, as Willingdon Heights came to model the suburban ideal: a gridded neighborhood of wide streets, tidy flower gardens, and modest single-family bungalows. To some extent, it is still that—but so much more. Lee-Ann Garnett, Burnaby’s Deputy Director of Planning and Building, tells the evolving story of Bu…

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Three Quick Questions for Mark Marissen 7:59

3+ y ago7:59

7:59

Join Viewpoint Vancouver for a quickie! Introducing our new Election feature: Three Quick Questions, where, in under ten minutes, Gordon puts civic candidates on the spot with three unusual questions designed to reveal who they are and what really makes them tick. First up in the series: Mark Marissen, running for Mayor of City of Vancouver with Pr…

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North Van's got urban soul—and big city challenges. Councillor Tony Valente reveals. 48:00

3+ y ago48:00

48:00

The City of North Van is no bedroom community. With sexy projects like the Shipyards, the Polygon Art Gallery, and new Lonsdale patios and covered seating, North Van is quickly becoming a destination city. In fact, the City has the lowest percentage of single-family homes of any Greater Vancouver municipality. The buzz now is all about market renta…

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16 - Molly Mackay 14:20

3+ y ago14:20

14:20

Molly is currently working on a double degree in Resource and Environmental Management as well as World Literatures and Languages. She will share how she has developed a passion for exploring how humans interact with the environment.

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15 - Rory Doucette 17:22

3+ y ago17:22

17:22

Rory is currently majoring in Archaeology with honours, and is also completing a certificate in Biological Anthropology. Rory, who is also featured in the Faculty of Environment’s Viewbook, will share how they developed a passion for Forensic Archaeology.

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14 - Nathan Eastman 17:53

3+ y ago17:53

17:53

This episode we are joined by Nathan, a SFU Faculty of Environment Student who is currently studying in the School of Environmental Science, concentrating in Applied Biology. In his spare time Nathan Enjoys skiing.

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13 - Anita So 13:14

3+ y ago13:14

13:14

Anita is currently studying in the school of Resource and Environmental Management at SFU as well as minoring in Indigenous Studies. Anita enjoys spending time outdoors, especially to paddle or hike, and she also loves trying out new vegan recipes

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12 - Bradley Sarandi 14:52

3+ y ago14:52

14:52

Bradley is majoring in Human Geography with a concentration in Society and Environment, Minoring in Sustainable development and is also completing certificates in Urban Studies and Environmental Literacy. Bradley is also featured in the Faculty of Environment’s Viewbook!

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11 - Emma Chong 12:41

3+ y ago12:41

12:41

This episode we are joined by Emma, a current SFU Faculty of Environment Student Majoring in Archaeology while also completing a Global Information Science (GIS) certificate. Emma plays 3 different instruments and taught piano for 4 years.

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10 - Jaden Dyer 37:15

3+ y ago37:15

37:15

Jaden is a fourth-year Environmental Science student. Outside of volunteering with the Faculty of Environment Student Leadership Team, she’s a climate activist; a mentor to incoming SFU students; an executive with her student union, an avid skier, paddleboarder, and volleyball player; and a dancer with the SFU Athletics Dance Team.…

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9 - Chloe Ross 13:05

3+ y ago13:05

13:05

Chloe is an Environmental Science Major, who is also working towards a Minor in Philosophy. Passionate about Climate Change and Education, Chloe works with newcomers to Canada through an SFU Tutoring Program called Friends of Simon. She is also one of our Hosts!

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8 - Maria Preoteasa 10:54

3+ y ago10:54

10:54

Maria is studying in the School of Resource and Environmental Management at SFU. She is an avid performer, the Vice President of the Bachelor of Environment Student Union, and also volunteers to help remove invasive species and educate youth with the Burnaby Lake Parks Association.

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7 - Jonathan Ling 10:22

3+ y ago10:22

10:22

Jonathan is currently studying in the Geography Department Majoring in Human Geography, as well as working on a Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Minoring in Business. In his spare time Jonathan plays badminton and field hockey. As a transfer student, Jonathan will share how his path led to SFU’s Faculty of Environment.…

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6 - Isabel Nelson 21:46

3+ y ago21:46

21:46

Isabel is currently studying in the Geography Department as well as being on the Faculty of Environment Leadership team, the USES Planning Committee, and the Geography Student Union as a Departmental Representative. Outside of school, she runs a non-profit organization called Young Minds Exploring Science.…

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5 - Leo Dittmer 13:20

3+ y ago13:20

13:20

Leo is a fourth-year student majoring in Human Geography whose passions in school include urban and social geographies, digital humanities, and contemporary arts. Outside of class Leo enjoys Vancouver’s vibrant outdoor spaces and urban environment, as well as photography, video games, books, writing, and creating art.…

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4 - Julia Dzgoeva 14:35

3+ y ago14:35

14:35

Julia is a sixth-year student majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Resource and Environmental Management. Julia has completed an impressive number of co-ops and other experiential learning activities, and will show us how you can discover your passion at university.

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3 - Ryan Leung 7:59

3+ y ago7:59

7:59

Ryan is a current SFU Faculty of Environment student studying in the School of Resource and Environmental Management and is also pursuing a Minor in Sustainable Development. Ryan attends martial arts, has travelled to almost 15 other countries, and is also one of our Hosts!

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2 - Chantelle Foster 16:06

3+ y ago16:06

16:06

Chantelle graduated in Spring 2021 from the Department of Archeology at SFU. She has had a fascinating academic career, and has even trained with the RCMP Forensic Search and Evidence Recovery Team (FSERT). She will share how her path in the Faculty of Environment led to a super cool job with the RCMP.…

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1 - Shaye O'Donnell 9:45

3+ y ago9:45

9:45

In our first episode we hear from Shaye, a Global Environmental Science Major studying in the Geography Department. Shaye always strives to have a positive impact on the environment, and even currently works at an ice-cream shop that has recently become a net-zero company.

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Translink unveils TRANSPORT 2050, and Policy Development Manager Eve Hou is here to spill the beans. 50:30

3+ y ago50:30

50:30

Big news for the Region! Translink has just unveiled Transport 2050: its blueprint for the next 30 years of regional mobility. Gordon talks to Translink Manager of Policy Development Eve Hou about the evolution of this important document, and what Translink sees coming down the long-range pipes. Will we have a future of integrated mobility: transit…

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Big Moves: Urbanist Anthony Perl on Global Agendas, Local Aspirations, and Urban Mobility 46:41

4y ago46:41

46:41

All countries have distinctive urban regions, but Canadian cities especially differ from one another in culture, structure, and history. SFU prof Anthony Perl’s new book Big Moves: Global Agendas, Local Aspirations, and Urban Mobility in Canada (co-authored with Matt Hern and Jeffrey R. Kenworthy) dissects how Canada's three largest urban regions h…

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Panels, manels or womels? Mo Amir helps Gordon Price unpack the intricacies of modern lexicon 1:00:48

4y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

An OWG (Old White Guy) enlists the aid of a YBG (Young Brown Guy) in unpacking modern socio-political vocabulary. Can white people be 'racialized'? Is equity of opportunity the same as equity of outcome? What is privilege, really? Who has it now, and where does the balance tip? And, moreover: what does it really take, to be Gord’s perfect gym buddy…

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From Kitsilano hippies to Strathcona tent city: Judy Graves believes in housing for all. 1:08:37

4y ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Throughout her 33-year career, Judy Graves was the public face of City Hall to those living in Vancouver's streets and shelters. She knew who they were, what they needed, and how to get a roof over their heads. She reached out to them, often in the late hours of the night. She knew the ins-and-outs of City Hall, especially the ins, and who did what…

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Episode 12: Journey to UBC Master of Science in Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology - Nikol Grishin 21:24

4+ y ago21:24

21:24

In this episode we discuss how Nikol Grishin is pursuing her Master of Science in Kinesiology program at UBC beginning in the Fall 2020 semester. Nikol is a recent UBC graduate with a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology with a specialty in Health Science. She explains how she obtained volunteer positions during her undergraduate degree as a Project Manager f…

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Episode 11: Journey to Occupational Therapy - SFU to University of Toronto - Lois Lee 29:09

4+ y ago29:09

29:09

In this episode we discuss how Lois Lee navigated her undergraduate career to get accepted into the University of Toronto's Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MScOT) program, and how she has transitioned into working as an Occupational Therapist in Canada. Lois Lee completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser Universit…

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Episode 10: Studying at Sherman College’s Doctor of Chiropractic Program - Justin Bedrosian 50:02

4+ y ago50:02

50:02

In this episode we have Justin Bedrosian, a current grad student studying at Sherman College's Doctor of Chiropractic Program as a Canadian citizen. Justin attended McMaster University in Ontario, Canada where he got his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He is currently studying at Sherman College of Chiropractic in South Carolina, USA. He talks …

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Episode 9: Studying in the Doctor of Chiropractic Program at UWS - Lea Ramsay 48:43

5y ago48:43

48:43

In this episode we discuss how Lea Ramsay made her way into the Doctor of Chiropractic Program at the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, US as a Canadian student. Lea Ramsay completed her Bachelor of Science while studying Kinesiology with a Certificate in Health and Fitness from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. S…

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Episode 8: Journey to UBC's Med School After Playing College Football - Andrew Pauls 43:49

5y ago43:49

43:49

In this episode we discuss how Andrew Pauls was able to get into UBC's Medical School after studying at Simon Fraser University while playing NCAA Division II football. Andrew is a former NCAA Division II varsity football player who graduated with Honours in Biomedical Physiology from SFU. He has been working as a paramedic for over a year after re…

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Episode 7: Starting up Orion Red Light Therapy for Recovery - Clarence Le & Matt Liao (Part 2) 13:01

5y ago13:01

13:01

In this episode we discuss how Matt and Clarence started up Orion RLT (Red Light Therapy) in May 2020. Clarence and Matt are both CSCS certified (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), and they explain what Red Light Therapy is, as well as its benefits, practical uses, and how they launched their own brand, Orion RLT. Learn more about Ori…

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Episode 6: Becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) out of Undergrad | Two Journeys - Clarence Le & Matt Liao (Part 1) 41:46

5y ago41:46

41:46

In this episode we discuss how Clarence Le and Matt Liao have become CSCS' (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists) out of their UBC Kinesiology Undergrad. They talk about how to obtain the certifications needed to become a personal trainer and a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Clarence Le graduated from UBC with a Bachelor’s of Kinesiolo…

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Episode 5: Becoming a Kinesiologist and Firefighter after Undergrad - Malcolm MacRitchie 23:06

5y ago23:06

23:06

In this episode we discuss how Malcolm MacRitchie became a Kinesiologist, and is now pursuing a career as a Firefighter in British Columbia. Malcolm tells us how he completed his undergrad, studying Kinesiology with a concentration Active Health and Rehabilitation at Simon Fraser University. He has been a personal trainer for 5 years at SFU, an Exe…

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Episode 4: Starting Up Motionball for Special Olympics University Program at SFU - Parneet Sidhu 20:54

5y ago20:54

20:54

In this episode we discuss how Parneet Sidhu was able to bring Motionball for Special Olympics to Simon Fraser University (SFU). As a senior at Simon Fraser University in BC, Canada, Parneet is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Active Health and Rehabilitation. She talks about her experience working at Kintec as a Fitting Exp…

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Episode 3: Journey to UBC's Master of Physical Therapy Program in 2020 - Rhiannon Murphy 37:44

5y ago37:44

37:44

In this episode we discuss Rhiannon Murphy's journey to successfully getting into the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2020. As a recent graduate from McGill University with a major in Kinesiology, Rhiannon Murphy talks us through her experience as a member of the strength and conditioning staf…

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SFU Trivia 35:28

5y ago35:28

35:28

Juztin challenges "IEC" Marco, Marcus, and Calvin with a game of SFU trivia. It doesn't turn out well. Let us know which questions stumped you!

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