Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported.

This week, Lena and Avery try pumpkin spies goodies: mead, fudge, coffee creamer, oatmeal, Cheerios, marshmallows, and popcorn. 

This episode  is brought to you by the inaugural YEGPodFest — presented by Edmonton Community Foundation, in partnership with the Alberta Podcast Network and LitFest, Canada’s nonfiction festival. 

Running October first through third, the festival will be held entirely online this year, so anyone can experience it. Events will include masterclasses with experts, panel discussions, feature interviews and more. 

Some of APN’s podcasters will be part of these events, with guests from around the world. 

Some highlights: > Kicking off the festival on October 1st is the headline event with Jad Abumrad of Radiolab and Dolly Parton’s America. > From the world of CBC Podcasts: Challenging history with The Secret Life of Canada A discussion on pop culture with Seat at the Table Sketch comedy podcast Tony Ho

> Masterclasses on: How to Sell a Podcast to Your Boss (with APN’s Karen Unland and Kyle Marshall) Podcast on Fire, with the producers of CBC Edmonton’s World on Fire

Vocal Techiniques and Tough Interviews with Tara McCarthy and Clare Bonnyman

> An interview with the hosts of Is This For Real? A podcast which focuses on Black lives and policing in Edmonton. All events are free to register, with donations gratefully accepted.

To check out the full line-up, head to yegpodfest.ca

I want to talk to you about a new initiative from our friends at ATB, called ATB Goodness Grows. #ATBGoodnessGrows is an initiative that motivates Albertans to bring joyful moments to others. We’re all adjusting to being disconnected from the places, people and experiences we love...so making someone laugh, or bringing a smile to their day, has never been more needed or more powerful. From livestreams connecting business owners, to new and fun ways to celebrate things like Father’s Day, ATB hopes to inspire Albertans to keep the goodness growing! To find out more, or to get involved, visit atb.com/covid-19/community