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Nearly Non FictionSeason 3 TrailerIt's back! And it's making community with a vengeance.2024-06-2101 min
Nearly Non FictionSandra's ThingsGreat savings (on old relationships).2024-06-2106 min
Nearly Non FictionThe Lake Kathlyn Preservation SocietySUPple bodies, troubled waters2024-06-2107 min
Nearly Non FictionPho Fucc SakesWhen you're too hungry to make up your mind!2024-06-2102 min
Nearly Non FictionThe Stone PathThe forest bathes youSetting stones brings light to mindUse promo code fucc2024-06-2104 min
Nearly Non FictionThe ShirtscuseNever go anywhere ever again! Guaranteed.2024-06-2104 min
Nearly Non FictionSmithers is ContainervilleWhat's in here?Pfft.Freedom.2024-06-2107 min
Nearly Non FictionClose to Coast with Gym TocsinHe's the patriarch of the paranormal, the apostle of alien encounters, the translator of time travel. He is at the centre of every crop circle and puts the 'phenom' in phenomenon.This is Close to Coast with Gym Tocsin.2024-06-2124 minNearly Non FictionSeason 3 TrailerWait, how do you spell community?2024-06-2101 min
Nearly Non FictionTelegovvies!When you really think about it, bureaucracy is a pwetty wittle word! Written, edited and produced by Haasen Pod. Voice work by Pam Haasen, Patrick Williston, Ichabod De La Rue and Greg Young 2024-03-2103 min
Nearly Non FictionBulkley Valley Nordic Announces New Cat TrailsSandra Gilcrest is a purrfectly sane cat-lover. She just doesn't see why dogs and dog-owners have blatantly received favouritism from cross country ski centres across the country. Here in the north, Sandra and BV XC Ski Club President Simon Martin (along with Trevor, her Himalayan long-hair) are levelling the playing field for xc and xcat lovers. Written by Patrick Williston Voice acting by Greg Young, Ichabod De La Rue and Pam Haasen Edited by Q Produced by Haasen Pod 2024-03-2105 min
Nearly Non FictionPulsinatorWhat is or isn't the PULSINATOR? The possibilites of this multi-use tool are endless! Act now and get PULSINATED! Written by Patrick Williston with voice work by Ichabod De La Rue, Greg Young, Patrick Williston, Pam Haasen and introducing Mika Hirano. Edited and produced by Haasen Pod 2024-03-2105 min
Nearly Non FictionMCINASMy Crotch Is Not A Seat - as much a slogan (and charming acronym) as it is a way of life. The shred is gnarly on this one, bro. Ichabod De La Rue dissects the severed history between man and bar. Written by Ichabod De La Rue Voice work by Ichabod, Patrick Willison, and Greg Young. Edited and produced by Haasen Pod2024-03-2116 min
Nearly Non FictionSPAZJoin us at the Smithers Professional Association of Zen, the ultimate in mindful, stress-free, zen-ish, calmly practice and you can take that to the bank, brother! Written by Ichabod De La Rue Voice work by Ichabod, Greg Young, Pam Haasen, and Patrick Williston Edited by Q Produced by Haasen Pod2024-03-2104 min
Nearly Non FictionTriple Cherry MineGary Schetner, owner, CEO, and outgoing package labeller for the Canadian Freedom Initiative has a sweet new proposal for the Bulky Valley in British Columbia for Triple Cherry Mine, a sure winner from a proven player! Written by Patrick Willison Voice by Ichabod De La Rue and Greg Young. Edited by Q Produced by Haasen Pod2024-03-2104 min
Nearly Non FictionThe Hills Have EyesIn this documentary, an artist struggles to find his place in the wide world of high culture with only a can-do attitude and some googly eyes! Written by Pam Haasen Voice Acting by Pam, Ichabod De La Rue, Greg Young, Patrick Willison and Mika Hirano. Edited and Produced by Haasen Pod2024-03-2114 min
Nearly Non FictionKumguddersHey guys, too lazy to get ripped this summer? Forget the sweat, and just get your butt into a pair of Kumgudders ©CanadianFreedomInitiative, Inc. Kumgudders will get your bod from dud to thud (that's the sound of your lover pushing you up against the wall of your messy, dirty, dirty apartment. Written by Ichabod De La Rue Voice work by Ichabod, Pam Haasen and Greg Young Edited by Q Produced by Haasen Pod2024-03-2103 min
Nearly Non FictionArtificial StupidityIchabod and Gary go head-to-head in this culminating interview never before heard! Will Ichabod finally get a clear answer from Gary Schetner, CEO, President, and former outgoing Package Labeller of ©CanadianFreedomInitiative, LLC? Will Gary remember Ichabod's name? Find out right here on this breaking news story by S-I-C-K News. Written by Ichabod De La Rue Voice work by Ichabod and Greg Young. Edited and Produced by Haasen Pod2024-03-2108 min
Dirt Talk by BuildWittLittle Big Iron with Ryan Haasen – DT 204Big iron, am I right? Little Iron, or in this case, wood? In this episode (DT204), Aaron is joined by Ryan Haasen, an estimator/PM at Blue-Con Excavation Ltd. You might recognize Ryan for his incredible to-scale models of construction machinery.Ryan's journey into woodworking started at a young age, and growing up around the construction industry naturally led him to merge his two passions. Despite working full-time at Blue-Con, Ryan's love for construction and the scale model community gained widespread attention on Instagram. After crafting an entire replica of a job site within a table, requests...2024-01-251h 12
Nearly Non FictionThe Great Aldermere Milk Flood of 1918History Revealed: How the Bulkley Valley curdled under the pressure of the Dairy Boom (and bust) of 1918. The story of Jebidiah's quest for unpasturized power and the demise of a Dairy Dynasty. Narrated by Ichabod De La Rue Additional voicework by Greg Young Produced by Haasen Pod Funding by the Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council2023-12-2409 min
Nearly Non FictionBulky Valley H20 PipelineGary Schetner, President, CEO and Outgoing Package Labeller for the Canadian Freedom Initiative sits down with intrepid news reporter Ichabod De La Rue to discuss the exciting new pipeline proposal in the Bulky Valley. Narrated by Ichabod De La Rue Additional voicework by Greg Young Produced by Haasen Pod Funded by the Bulkley Valley Commuity Arts Council2023-12-2406 min
Nearly Non FictionIn Search of The Best DonutIf one seeks the answer to the whole, one must not look further than the donut hole. -Tim Hortons' ghost Narrated by Pamela Haasen Produced by Haasen Pod Funded by the Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council2023-12-2403 min
Nearly Non FictionCanadian Freedom Initiative, LLC and #foodkakkeIntroducing the Canadian Freedom Initiative: Pioneering a New Era of Progressive Thoughts, Trials in Bettership and Un-tread Rights The Canadian Freedom Initiative proudly emerges as a trailblazer in the world of corporate innovation, ushering in a paradigm shift with its groundbreaking commitment to conventional subterfuge. In a bold departure from traditional communication strategies, CFI shines as a beacon of red tapery. At the heart of the Initiative's philosophy lies a commitment to unrestricted banality, and maintaining the status quo in comfort and luxury. In an era dominated by overt declarations and transparent narratives, the Canadian...2023-12-2402 min
Nearly Non FictionThe Sweet Stink of SuccessWhat? You scroll past the links with promising WORK FROM HOME career offers? Your loss. Don't cry into your latte, bestie. It'll ruin the foam art! Narrated by Pamela Haasen Additional voicework by Ichabod De La Rue and Greg Young Produced by Haasen Pod Music by freemusicarchive.org Funding by the Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council2023-12-2406 min
Nearly Non FictionSing Smithers!Hot on the tails of the Berklee College of Music Songwriting Competition, Mayor Van Bruuts needed a claim to fame. Finally an answer as to why Smithereens love their noontime siren. Narrated by Pamela Haasen Additional voice work by Greg Young and Ichabod De La Rue Produced by Haasen Pod Bath Time For Cutie Pie by The Handsome Pand Band Railroadin' by Ichabod De La Rue et Monsieur Somberlio Funding for this episode was provided by The Bulkley Valley Commuity Arts Council2023-12-2406 min
Nearly Non FictionProcrastiwritingAre you a writer? Are you lazy? Have you procrastinated today? Did you just scroll away? Well don't! The scientists* at the Canadian Freedom Initiative have found a program to help would-be writers finish part of their manuscript to bring with you to parties and show off to friends! This Procrastiwriting Workshop will teach you to put pen to paper in due time. Produced by Haasen Pod Voicework by Greg Young Written by Ichabody De La Rue2023-12-2402 min
Nearly Non FictionNearly Non Fiction TrailerWelcome to Nearly Non Fiction.A show about history that could have happened by people who could have been there, but it didn't and they weren't.Nearly Non Fiction was funded in part by the Bulkley Valley Communcity Arts Council in Smithers, British Columbia. 2023-12-2000 min
Scale Talk PodcastEp.3 Ryan Haasen and I talk workshops, and why he makes mini construction sites!Big thank you Nine Steps Industries for sponsoring this podcast!
You can find them here: https://ninestepsind.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ninesteps_ind/
And thanks to my guest Ryan, you can find him here
https://www.instagram.com/ryan_haasen_woodworks/
For details photos visit: https://www.davidminiatures.com
See more of my work and progress on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidminiatures
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haasen podThe Butterfly - Dig Yourself OutGerald had never been so hungry...This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio.Story by: Ichabod De La RueProduced by: Haasen PodMusic by: Pocahaunted2023-11-0105 min
haasen podGripped - Dig Yourself OutYoung Nancy is paralyzed by the vision at the end of her bed in a dark, old farmhouse in Delaware, Ontario.This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio.Story by: Nancy HaasenProduced by: Haasen PodMusic by: Question Band2023-11-0102 min
haasen podThe Boug Apartment - Dig Yourself OutThe perks of living beside a funeral home.This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio.Story by: Nancy Haasen and Lilly BleyenbergProduced by: Haasen PodMusic by: Metal Rouge2023-11-0107 min
haasen podEat Me - Dig Yourself OutTwo fairies drop acid on a Halloween night in Ontario -- what's the worst that could happen?This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio.Story by: Danielle AntonetteProduced by: Haasen PodMusic by: Golden Hits2023-11-0107 min
haasen podThe Balloon - Dig Yourself OutNicky's parents suffered the worst experience a parent could have, and then received a little hope in the form of a balloon.This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio.Story by: Nancy HaasenProduced by: Haasen PodMusic by: 1000cuts2023-11-0102 min
haasen podThe House in Maple Ridge - Dig Yourself OutSteve and June Senger share stories from the late seventies in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. The found out their house has been exorcised only after they moved in.This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio.Story by: Steve Senger and June SengerProduced by: Haasen PodMusic by: Sometimes and Blue Dot Sessions2023-11-0107 min
haasen podOuija Board and Yvonne's Dream - Dig Yourself OutTwo sisters play with a game, and the game plays back.Nancy shares an all-too-real dream her mother had when her father died.This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio.Story by: Nancy Haasen and Lilly BleyenbergProduced by: Haasen PodMusic by: 1000cuts2023-11-0107 min
haasen podMrs. Rose's House - Dig Yourself OutThough the experience couldn't be explained, the rules were simple: this family were living in Mrs. Rose's house.This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio.Story by: Nicki BorlandProduced by: Haasen PodMusic by: Soulflair2023-11-0103 min
haasen podRock Lottery CowboysCICK's annual fundraiser event is on October Friday the 13th at Smithers Brewing Co.Git along, lil doggies!2023-09-2601 min
haasen podMy body is a temple, but my mind is a garage - Kimberley MacGregor (I Digress)BIO:A reformed bank manager, Kimberley realized she was doing a successful job of living someone else’s life—and a poor job living her own. In 2013, she launched her original songs into the world and took centre stage.She has since released three full-length albums, and was awarded Female Artist of the Year at both the 2015 and 2016 Edmonton Music Awards. In 2022, she relocated to Vancouver Island, residing in Qualicum Beach.She lovingly crafts and passionately performs songs that will move your heart, change your mind and stomp your feet. Weaving seamlessly between blue...2023-07-0725 min
haasen podThe Soothing Sounds of Disc Golf (Compilation)Tracklist:1. Chains2. Chastity Belt3. These Chains Are Too Heavy4. Foot Foul5. Was it Stable?6. You Don't Deserve Par7. Tail Wind, Nose Up (That's The Way I Like to Putt)8. Start With A Destroyer9. You Call That A Backhand?10. Get A Rock, It's In The Tree AgainAnd much, much more!2023-06-2701 min
haasen podAdaptive Podcasting with Mick MillerMick Miller is a 36 year old living in Terrace, BC. Mick is a typical northern-BC type: he likes to bike, board, and fish. He works in construction for a small company in Terrace, even though he went to school to work in Marketing. Mick lives with what is called Allgrove Syndrome. Allgrove Syndrome is also called "3A" or "aaa" because the manifestation of the illness breaks down into 3 illnesses which begin with "a" — achalasia (a dysfunction of the esophagus), addisonianism (a rare long-term endocrine disorder characterized by inadequate production of the steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone), and alacrima (insufficiency of...2023-06-2114 min
haasen podDo you still love me? Riun Garner interviewRiun Garner is a musician, songwriter, actor and director living and working in Vancouver, BC.He was on I Digress to discuss his latest release "Nice To Meet Ya" which you can listen to on Spotify.Check it out!2023-06-1937 min
haasen podLess is Mohr with Theresa MichelleSinger-songwriter, artist, audio engineer and producer, Theresa makes and shares songs that reflect her experiences of family and motherhood, raising a child with a disability, and reclaiming her authentic self from trauma and chronic illness. Her mission is to encourage and inspire people who are going through tough times to have courage and be creative.Former artist name: Theresa Michelle Mohr. Listen to Theresa's music here: https://theresamichellemusic.bandcamp.com/track/trail-of-glitter2023-06-0526 min
haasen podNickybaby Nickybaby Nickybaby!Nicholas Goszer, who records as Nickybaby, was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In his early 20s Nicky picked up a guitar for the first time and instantly started writing music. His music draws inspiration from his favourite artists, Elliott Smith, Girls, Silver Jews and The Velvet Underground.Listen to his music here: https://nickybabyforever.bandcamp.com/album/nickybaby2023-06-0519 min
haasen podGWEN LOVEMy niece is officially a teenager now, so this song is about my love for her!Love you Gwenny,xoxo Aunt Pam2023-01-2302 min
haasen podBurning Bridges in Quick, BCThe community of Quick is home to about 100 people. The village is divided on the north and south sides of the Bulkley River, connecting travellers on Quick Station Road to their mailboxes, as well as Round Lake Hall the community centre servicing Quick and the neighbouring villages.The Quick Bridge is a wooden Howe Truss bridge, structure built in 1921 and has been in service for 102 years. Back in October 2021 the bridge was closed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to vehicle traffic, citing an engineering report that assessed the bridge condition rating as "very poor".2023-01-1723 min
haasen podHow to speak into a microphoneThis audio (video) is tips and tricks to making your voice over recording sound better!Intended for new podcasters and broadcasters who are using a mic or phone to record.2022-11-1503 min
haasen podThe Show Show - Episode OneWelcome to The Show Show! This short podcast looks at how the sausage was made!The sausage being Space Train, a live music event that paralleled our generation's biggest health hurdle: the PANDEMIC.So, how did we do it? And why?Tune in to find out!2022-11-0720 min
haasen podThe Show Show - Episode TwoWithout volunteers, Smithers Community Radio would just be a whole lot of nothing.On this episode of The Show Show we talk to Laura and Christine about why they volunteered for Space Train, and what would they do differently.And Miriam Colvin talks about why live music is so important for the body.2022-11-0722 min
haasen podThe Show Show - Episode ThreeOn this episode of The Show Show, we use leftover interviews from the year to mash into a casserole of Space Train love. If that's all gibberish, check out episodes one and two to see what I'm talking about!2022-11-0729 min
haasen podScary Stories for Digressors - a poem for childrenWho's to say what makes a good sibling? listen to this poem for the WORST babysitting advice!2022-10-3104 min
haasen podScary Stories for Digressors - the man in the rainWho is the man in the black hat? Don't listen if you believe in hauntings.Read by Nicole BorlandProduced by Pam Haasen2022-10-3102 min
haasen podScary Stories for Digressors - Haunted HaasensO-scare and Def-Isla Haasen wrote and read a scary story! Can two kids and two adults escape the clutches of a tall, scary alien? Listen to find out!Written and read by Oscar and IslaProduced by Aunt Pam2022-10-3104 min
haasen pod2022 Smithers and Terrace Candidates need to be honest about promises to Indigenous Communities*** I did not create this piece, but consulted on the production and story-boarding. I think this is an important piece to listen to and am SO PROUD of the work that Jordyn and Morgyn did to create it!***Tune in today at 3:30PM to hear an amazing podcast by Jordyn Nalaine Morin and Morgyn Budden about how candidates for council in Town of Smithers and Terrace, BC plan to work with the Indigenous communities of the Wet'suwet'en and Tsimshian peoples if elected.This is a special CICK News piece that was produced by two young...2022-10-141h 16
haasen podPeekaboo from a Baby's PerspectiveYou think you're being funny, but you're really just scaring that poor child.2022-09-0500 minhaasen podA Good Joke (500 Bricks)A good joke told by Emma. 2022-09-0501 minhaasen podA Good joke (Horse, Skunk, Duck)A good joke told by Emma.2022-09-0500 minhaasen podPam Halen - Phantom LimbAre you already tired from social interactions? A song for what ails you.2022-06-2701 min
haasen podDaajing GiidsIn 2019, the Skidegate Haida Immersion Program (S.H.I.P) submitted a request to the Queen Charlotte Village Council to change the name of Queen Charlotte back to the ancestral "Daajing Giids."Daajing Giids, in the Haida language, means roughly "the hat of a child of a chief." Daajing means "hat," whereas giids means "child," but according to GwaaGanad (a member of SHIP), "giids" is an honourable term, so it likely means the child of a chief."Listen to the attached audio clip to hear the members of the program speak about what Daajing Giids...2022-06-2337 min
haasen podGround Control Ep 5 - Gavin Smith (Achievable Heights)Gavin Smith is a man of passion and restraint. By day, he works to transform the legal landscape through his work in environmental law. His slight physique and quiet voice might conjure ideas of a bike-riding gentle soul, book smart and funny if you corner him at an event. Maybe you think he closes his eyes when he really likes a song, or feels the power of a bassline run through him. Well, if that’s what you think, I think you might’ve thought right. Gavin’s musical stylings venture...2022-06-2219 min
haasen podBeside the Music Jiggle JiggleWhat is the origin of the Jiggle Jiggle song you keep hearing on Tik Tok?Beside the Music: Viral Songs Explained2022-06-2104 minhaasen podI Dig 2022 Promo2022-06-0600 minhaasen podGone Girl Parody (Show Intro)What are you thinkingHow are you feelingWhat have we done to each other?New show intro for I Digress, April 20222022-05-1300 min
haasen podGround Control Ep 4 - Adrian Teacher (Apollo Ghosts)Apollo Ghosts formed in 2008, and their live show currently features Amanda Panda on bass, Adrian Teacher on guitar and vocals, and Dustin B on Drums.Their latest album Pink Tiger, is a 2-part, 22 song epic. Part 1 (Pink) is an intimate home recording with themes that grapple with loss, illness, death, and memory. Part 2, (Tiger) is an exuberant indie-garage rock celebration of the persistence of friendship, music and hope. Apollo ghosts draw on a long history of independent and locally focused music making, from Flying Nun to K Records to their own Va...2022-04-1527 min
haasen podGround Control Ep 3 - Town Council and Your Favourite BandBand dynamics. Ouch.interviews are:Brennan Anderson (Town Council)Glen Ingram (Your Favourite Band)Live Davesy (Your Favourite Band)Pammer (Your Favourite Band)Liliana DragowskaFeaturing Lust for Life by Girls2022-03-2124 min
haasen podSpace Train 3 "Rock, we hit rock"Godspeed, Space Train 3.2022-03-1900 min
haasen podSPTR Space Train Radio PromoTune in to SPTR for the hottest tracks.Space Train is your best bet on a Saturday night in Smithers.2022-03-1200 min
haasen podGround Control Ep 1 - Travis Hiebert (EarthChild)EarthChild is the solo act from hip hop artist Travis Hiebert.Travis is Cree Nehiyawak Metis, and adopted Wet'suwet'en. He is best known for his work in the hip hop duo Mob Bounce (whom the Snotty Nose Rez Kids champion in numerous interviews).EarthChild's music is political, uplifting, exuberant, and catchy. If you want an example of that, check out his single Feel The Vibe, it became an instant jam in my playlist.The song at the end of the interview is Fail / Fall with Manitoba artist Stun.Find...2022-03-1028 min
haasen podGround Control Ep 2 - Jess Rampling (Apples)Jessica Rampling is the lead singer of the Prince George / Haida Gwaii band APPLES.APPLES is noise/rock/sax grunge and I loved seeing them live at a outdoor show in the summer of 2021 called Future Fest. Their album is called About The Future and it released this year, in 2022.Check out their music here: https://soundcloud.com/apples-musicThe song at the end of the interview is Called Grace off their album About The Future.2022-03-1031 minhaasen podDigressication Mega Monster Radio ShooooooooowYou'll tune in to the entire frequency but you only need the EDGE2022-02-2201 min
haasen podMattdupond DriveGood luck getting rid of that God-awful earworm.Mullholland Drive parody for a birthday.2022-02-0802 minhaasen podDear Keyes: Opposable Thumbs (I Digress)Fast one.2022-01-2500 minhaasen podGoodpammer TrailerAs far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a DJ.2022-01-2502 minhaasen podLeonardo Dicapitated: Gross (I Digress)Can you believe Leo called?2022-01-2500 minhaasen podLarry David: Disappointed (I Digress)Prettay prettay prettay sad2022-01-2500 min
haasen podPammer The Red Nosed ReindeerHaving some fun for my radio show (i Digress) for the holidays!2021-12-2102 min
haasen podXMas Rant (Clark Griswold Parody)For I Digress, my weekly radio show on Smithers Community Radio2021-12-2100 min
haasen podA Digress CarolBy Charles DigginsFor my radio show I Digress on Smithers Community Radio2021-12-2102 min
haasen podFrench Onion Spook + "Bearly" Made it ‘French Onion Spook’ was original story written by Pam Haasen and Naomi Kavka.French Onion spook was produced and voiced by Pam Haasen, with additional voices from Carmela and Mystery Man from Safeway Smithers.The instrumental music in this show is by Pulse Emitter and humanfobia.Happy Halloween!Bearly Made It is a hair-raising tale of a hiker BARELY making it out of a in-tents situation, submitted by Matthew Simmons.2021-11-0125 min
In The DirtProject Estimating In Construction w/ Ryan HaasenIf you have wanted to learn more about project estimating in construction, on this episode host Mack interviews guest Ryan Haasen of BlueCon Excavating to discuss his career in estimating, what he has learned thus far, and the estimating process from tender to contract awarding. Ryan takes us through his experience working as a project manager/estimator for BlueCon Excavating in the Calgary construction market, explaining the estimating process along the way while also providing industry insights.If you would like to learn more about BlueCon Excavating, check out their website here https://blueconcalgary.ca/2021-09-131h 02
haasen podWork In Progress: Kuun JaadasKuun Jaadas is good at talking. Adeana Young, which is her English name, has been making a name for herself as a powerful force in Haida politics.She received a lot of attention as the spokesperson for the G̲aandlee Guu Jaalang, or the “daughters of the rivers” when they announced on July 9 that two luxury sport fishing resorts have disrespected Haida law and jurisdiction, and are putting island residents at risk by reopening despite the ongoing Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) state of emergency measures, which do not permit non-essential travel at this time.Aft...2021-08-2521 min
haasen podDr. Mary Berbee on the discovery of "Witches Cauldron" in BCIt's so exciting! A super rare fungi was discovered in our northern neck of the woods (literally) here in BC.Near Huble Homestead, a historical site about 40 km north of Prince George in Northern BC, someone spotted a very strange looking fungi (see episode photo) and it turns out that it's never been documented to have existed in the entire province of British Columbia.Needless to say, this has been a very exciting week for botanists and mycological nerds.Listen to my interview with UBC's Botany Professor Dr. Mary Berbee for CICK News...2021-05-2014 min
haasen podSea Change Episode 7: Rosemary OmmerIn the final episode of Sea Change, Pam Haasen talks with Rosemary Ommer, the retired Executive Director of Coasts Under Stress, an organization that researches the ways in which changes in society and the environment in coastal British Columbia and coastal Newfoundland and Labrador.Rosemary has a simple message to share about securing a future for both of our coasts in Canada: think small. Make little changes that can effect positive results in order to change policy and protect the ecology of the water and the livelihood of the Indigenous communities who have mastered balance.2021-05-0626 min
haasen podSea Change Episode 5: Eva HillThis podcast is about the coast of British Columbia and the way that people live on it. Today's guest, Eva Hill's perspective is one that actually fell in my lap, and I’m so thankful to have this addition: that, of someone who just lives, doesn’t study or wax philosophical about the relationship of kelp to people, she just goes out there and lives it!In this episode of sea change, you’ll hear Eva’s stories of her children and husband, and of picking seagull eggs for her father in-law. Stories of her rela...2021-04-2625 min
haasen podSea Change Episode 6: Dr. Maycira CostaToday’s guest is someone who’s name came up in internet searches I did about seaweed / seaweed research / women in science. Funnily enough, it was Dafne Romero Salazar, my guest from episode 2 of Sea Change, who told me that I really had to speak to Dr. Maycira Costa about the research she’s been doing. During her time at Uni of Vic, Dr.Costa has built the SPECTRAL lab, for investigating spectral characteristics of the Earth’s surfaceDr Costa’s latest research is to discover and digitize the presence o...2021-04-2626 min
haasen podSea Change Episode 4: Cam HillEpisode 4 is host and producer Pam's conversation with educator, influential community member, fisher, and Gitga'at First Nation councillor Cameron Hill.Listen to Cam's stories of harvesting seaweed in Txalgiuw (Hartley Bay, British Columbia) as a child and his hopes for the future generations of eco-conscious citizens of BC and the world.2021-04-1527 min
haasen podSea Change Episode 3: Louis DruehlIn episode 3, host Pam Haasen spoke with "The Godfather of Cultivation" Louis Druehl.He has written multiple books about seaweed, including titles like Pacific Seaweeds: A Guide to Common Seaweeds of the West Coast and Cedar, Salmon, and Weed, a fictional story written about a town much like Bamfield, where he resides.Louis has been featured in TIME, acknowledging the sheer amount of research and innovation he has contributed to understanding seaweed and kelp farming.Louis Druehl is also a Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University where he taught and researched kelp for 36 y...2021-04-0831 min
haasen podBVFMS Society Pages Briefcast: March 2021This is the first BVFMS newsletter podcast for March 2021.In this episode, we take a look back since the last Midsummer Music Festival in 2019 and bring you up to speed. New board, no festival, and new Virtual Coffeehouses.Interviews:Karen DiemartNicole WidenHosted by P.S. Haasen2021-04-0114 min