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The Tyee: Audio EditionWhy Taking Death Seriously Will Change Your LifeDeath remains a taboo in western cultures.
But one duo is trying to get more people to think seriously about planning for the end of their lives.
Josh Kozelj interviews. Josh is a freelancer and was the inaugural Hummingbird fellow with The Tyee.
Published Monday, May 8, 2023.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/08/Taking-Death-Seriously/2023-05-0800 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionCanadian Surveillance Under the MicroscopeWe caught up with Canadian filmmaker Amy Miller about her new doc “Manufacturing the Threat,” screening at DOXA Documentary Film Festival on May 5.
By Josh Kozelj. Freelance journalist Josh was the inaugural Hummingbird fellow with The Tyee.
This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are either put on by us or by our select partners.
Published Monday, April 24, 2023.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/04/24/School-Closures-In-Vancouver/2023-04-2400 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionOnce Torn from His Nation’s Past, He Helps Secure Its FutureReaman Miller was drifting until he leapt into the net of the Kwikwetlem community his parents left. Second of two.
By Josh Kozelj who is the inaugural Hummingbird fellow with The Tyee.
Published on March 7th, 2023:
https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/03/07/Torn-Nation-Past-Helps-Secure-Its-Future/2023-03-0700 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionA First Nation’s Quest to Know Why Their Cemetery Was FloodedWhen a member of Kwikwetlem First Nation dies, their life is not over. Their spirit lives on, says knowledge keeper George Chaffee.
But rising water levels are leaving the deceased no safe place to eternally rest. A Tyee special report by Josh Kozelj. Josh is The Tyee's inaugural Hummingbird fellow.
Published Monday, March 6, 2023.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/03/06/First-Nation-Quest-To-Know-Why-Cemetery-Flooded/2023-03-0600 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionBlack Studies 12 Arrives in Surrey High SchoolsAs advocates across B.C. clamoured for a provincial Black history curriculum, three Surrey high school teachers founded a course and welcomed their first class of students earlier this month.
Josh Kozelj is the inaugural Hummingbird fellow with The Tyee.
Published on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/02/23/Black-Studies-Arrives-Surrey-High-Schools/2023-02-2300 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionA Day in The Life: A Vinyl Record Collector“When people look to come into my store at five minutes to close, I’m like, ‘No, sorry. This isn’t a five-minute walk through.’ It’s disrespectful.”
Krazy Bob’s Music Emporium owner Bob Foster on overthinking, self-deprecation and music for the soul. 🎶
Josh Kozelj reports. Josh is The Tyee's inaugural Hummingbird fellow.
Published Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/02/20/BC-Slow-Action-Ship-Breaker-Case/2023-02-2100 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionAmidst Protest, Here’s Pride and JoyCheryl Trade wasn’t deterred by the protesters that showed up outside the Coquitlam Public Library last August.
“I just smiled, waved and walked right on.”
How the pride of local drag performers is louder than protests against them.
Josh Kozelj reports. Josh is The Tyee's inaugural Hummingbird fellow.
Published Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/01/31/Amidst-Protest-Pride-and-Joy/2023-01-3100 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionA Murky Forecast on the Central CoastFor years, unreliable weather tracking stations have added a layer of uncertainty to sea travel and increased the need for private companies like water taxis to safely service hard-to-reach areas.
Josh Kozelj reports. Josh is the inaugural Hummingbird fellow with The Tyee.
Published Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/01/17/Murky-Forecast-Central-Coast/2023-01-1700 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionServing with Pride“I was considered a long-term HIV-AIDS survivor. That’s what I was categorized.” But then the Vancouver Tennis Association was born and a healthy — and inclusive — lifestyle for a healing Joe Crowell began. A special audio report.
Josh Kozelj is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Published on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/01/12/Serving-With-Pride/2023-01-1200 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionHow Secrecy Protects Beloved Nature SpotsWhy is this hidden trail on Vancouver Island such a closely guarded secret?
Josh Kozelj is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Published on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/01/02/Secrecy-Protects-Beloved-Nature-Spots/2023-01-0200 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionThis Soup’s for YouRalf Dauns, North Vancouver’s beloved Soup Meister, was as warm, humble, and comforting a presence as the dish he was so well-known for.
Josh Kozelj is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Published on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022.
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/12/27/Soup-Maestro-Obituary/2022-12-2700 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionFor Expecting Parents, a Matchmaking App Aims to Connect and InformWith B.C.’s rate of C-Sections being higher than the rest of the country’s, one app funded by Canadian health orgs wants to personalize support by helping you find what’s most valuable to you based on your experience.
Josh Kozelj is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Published on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022
https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/15/Matchmaking-App-Expecting-Parents/2022-12-1500 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionWe Love City Trees. Until They Land on UsDuring the Nov. 4 windstorm, downed trees caused over 300,000 homes to lose power in southwestern B.C. But don’t blame the trees. On fostering a safe and sustainable urban forest.
Josh Kozelj is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Published on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.
https://thetyee.ca/Solutions/2022/12/08/We-Love-City-Trees-Until-They-Land-On-Us/2022-12-0800 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionVancouver’s So Nice. Where’s the GraffitiABC Vancouver’s graffiti prevention plan announcement has left local artists wondering about the future of their craft.
By Josh Kozelj who is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Link to the story, published on Nov 22, 2022:
https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/11/22/Vancouver-So-Nice-Where-Graffiti/2022-11-2200 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionHey Man, Meet You in the ShedFor older men, mental health can be a struggle. Here’s how thousands built their way out.
By Josh Kozelj who is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Link to the story, published Nov. 9th, 2022:
https://thetyee.ca/Solutions/2022/11/09/Coquitlam-Mens-Shed/2022-11-0900 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionWhere’s the Rain“It’s the middle of October. This just doesn’t feel right.” Josh Kozelj reports what we know so far of Vancouver’s drought and how climate change will change the seasons in Vancouver.
Josh Kozelj is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Published on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022
https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/10/20/Where-Is-Rain-Vancouver/2022-10-2000 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionThe COPE Agenda for Vancouver CouncilBreen Ouellette hopes to join incumbent COPE Coun. Jean Swanson on council. Here’s what the party wants to accomplish.
Written by Josh Kozelj who is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Published on Oct 11, 2022:
https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/10/11/COPE-Agenda-Vancouver-Council/2022-10-1200 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionPolice and Politics It’s Not a Good Mix, Say CriticsThe Vancouver Police Union’s unprecedented endorsement of a party that wants 100 more police officers could give A Better City Vancouver a boost in the polls, says an expert, setting a dangerous precedent for the civic democratic process.
Jen St. Denis and Josh Kozelj write. Jen is The Tyee’s Downtown Eastside reporter. Josh is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Published Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/10/10/Police-Politics-Not-Good-Mix/2022-10-1000 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionThe Greens Want to Stack CouncilHousing should cost no more than 30 per cent of a household’s gross income. That’s what Vancouver Green Party city councillor Adriane Carr believes. And other plans her party has for the city. Josh Kozelj explains.
Josh Kozelj is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Link to the story published on Oct 5th, 2022: https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/10/05/Greens-Want-To-Stack-Council/2022-10-0500 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionRemember ‘Kenny vs. Spenny’ They’re Friends Again“We’re men, we’re both horrible people.” Kenny and Spenny attribute the honesty of their “dysfunctional relationship” for their fame and success. Now reunited after their hit 2000s show ended, they’re hosting a live show that focuses on their lives together.
By Josh Kozelj who is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Link to the story, published on Oct. 5th, 2022:
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/10/05/Kenny-Vs-Spenny-Friends-Again/2022-10-0500 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionRemember ‘Kenney vs. Spenny’ They’re Friends AgainKenny Hotz and Spenny Rice, ahead of their BC tour, on their hit show, rude filth, ‘horrors of the male relationship’ and more. A Tyee interview.
Josh Kozelj is the inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/10/05/Kenny-Vs-Spenny-Friends-Again/2022-10-0500 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionMeet the Young People Shaking Up Local PoliticsA swath of young people in the Victoria region is dispelling the notion that politics are just for older people. Meet Colby Harder, Gabriel Liosis, Basil Langevin and Tesicca Truong.
Written by Josh Kozelj, Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee.
Published Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/09/29/Meet-Young-People-Shaking-Up-Local-Politics/2022-09-2900 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionChanging the Culture of Suicide CareWith $2 million in provincial funds, B.C. hopes to create a new standard on how to help people who may be suicidal, using standardized intake screening, follow-up care and perspectives of people with lived mental experiences of mental illness.
Josh Kozelj, inaugural Hummingbird Fellow with The Tyee, reports.
Published Tuesday Sept. 27, 2022.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/09/27/Changing-Suicide-Care-Culture/2022-09-2700 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionWhat Is Killing the White Sturgeon of the Nechako RiverIf you see something, say something: Now that the public’s been enlisted to report dead sturgeon sightings in the Nechako region, researchers hope to find why the ancient fish keeps showing up dead every year. But they’re not hopeful for a single smoking gun.
Written by Amanda Follett Hosgood who is The Tyee’s northern B.C. reporter. Josh Kozelj is a Hummingbird fellow with The Tyee.
Link to story published Sept 13, 2022:
https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/09/13/Nechako-River-White-Sturgeon/2022-09-1300 minThe Tyee: Audio EditionOur First Hummingbird Takes FlightThe Tyee’s been known to call in the “teaching hospital” approach in Canadian Media. Sometimes the best way to learn a practice is right alongside veterans. Of course, we learn much from our fellows too. Welcoming our newest, Josh Kozelj.
This Tyee News story is written by Olamide Olaniyan who is associate editor at The Tyee. Follow him on Twitter @olapalooza.
Link to the story published on Sept 13, 2022:
https://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2022/09/13/First-Hummingbird-Fellow/2022-09-1300 min
The Personal ElementEpisode 4: Learning to Connect with My Male FriendsIn this episode, Josh Kozelj writes about how hard it has been for him to open up to his male friends about his feelings. Josh brings in research from acclaimed researchers to ponder why men have a hard time making themselves vulnerable. Originally published in the New York Times. 2021-10-1527 min
Give & Go VikesJosh KozeljOn this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we host Men's XC & Track student-athlete and fellow podcaster, Josh Kozelj. This past year, Josh was the recipient of the U SPORTS Correspondent of the Year Award presented by The Globe and Mail, a first in Vikes history! Josh has built up an impressive cross country and writing resume since coming to UVic 5 years ago. He has been recognized as a Canada West All-Star and has written for The Martlet, The Globe and Mail and The Tyee. On the podcast, we got into some great conversations and talked about...2020-10-1200 min
'CatCastThe 'CatCast: Episode 11 with Griffin PaxtonIn the season finale of the ‘CatCast, 2019 HarbourCats Player of the Year Griffin Paxton joins Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj. In episode 11, Paxton talks about his emotions after receiving the Player of the Year award last week, what it's like receiving that honour after the 'Cats offence broke nine all-time WCL records, and some of his favourite on and off the field moments this summer in Victoria. 2019-08-1511 min'CatCastThe 'CatCast: Episode 10 with Matt AmrheinIn episode 10 of the 'CatCast, the third Cal Baptist Lancer joins the show, as closer Matt Amrhein sits down with Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj to discuss his summer in Victoria. Amrhein talks about the pressure as the closer being summoned to close the door in the ninth, his six saves on the 2019 campaign, and the friendships he developed with Harrison Spohn and Nick Plaia.
The ‘CatCast will be back every week this season featuring in-depth interviews with players and coaches to bring you closer to the 2019 HarbourCats and offer an inside look at...2019-08-0512 min'CatCastThe 'CatCast: Episode 9 with Parker BramlettIn the ninth episode of the 'CatCast, Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj welcome the HarbourCats primary leadoff man Parker Bramlett to the show. The Angelo State product talks about starting in the 2019 All-Star game, going four for six in that contest with over 30 MLB scouts in attendance, and pursuit of the HarbourCats single season stolen base record.
We also dive into what inspired Bramlett to pick up the sport as a youngster in Texas, playing multiple sports including football (he was a two-way safety and running back), and some of his favourite Major League idols once...2019-07-3111 min'CatCastThe 'CatCast: Episode 8 with Tanner HaneyIn episode eight of the 'CatCast, Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj welcome's Texas Longhorns second baseman Tanner Haney to the show. Tanner, son of HarbourCats Head Coach Todd (who was the first ever guest on the 'CatCast), discusses what it's like being coached by his dad and having both parents up in Victoria for the summer. Also, Tanner talks about Todd's ejection earlier in the season against Bellingham, and how it inspired the 'Cats to clinch the First Half pennant the very next day.
The ‘CatCast will be back every week this season fe...2019-07-2409 min'CatCastThe 'CatCast Episode 7 with Chase WehsenerIn the seventh episode of the 'CatCast Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj welcome Chase Wehsener to the show. From hitting a pinch-hit walk off double on Canada Day, to establishing himself as a force in the middle of the HarbourCat order, Wehsener discusses what has clicked for him at the dish this year and some of the team's memorable moments so far.
We also examine Wehsener's decision to choose Baylor, a perennial NCAA powerhouse, for school and what it was like to play for a talented Bears team last year.
The ‘CatCast will be...2019-07-1810 min'CatCastThe 'CatCast: Episode #6 with Frankie NiemannIn the sixth edition of the 'CatCast, Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj welcome the WCL's batting leader, Frankie Niemann to the show. Niemann opens up about his hot start to the 2019 season, his approach at the plate, and his goals for the rest of the year before heading back to Tulane in the fall.
The ‘CatCast will be back every week this season featuring in-depth interviews with players and coaches to bring you closer to the 2019 HarbourCats and offer an inside look at what goes on around the team beyond the nine innings.2019-07-1210 min'CatCastThe 'CatCast: Episode #5 with Jason WillowIn the fifth edition of the ‘CatCast, Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj welcome another Canadian and fellow Victorian to the podcast, Jason Willow. From serving as a 'walking information booth' for his new teammates in Victoria, to taking a journey back in time to his Lambrick Park high school, Willow discusses how the season has unfolded and some of the goals he hopes to accomplish in his hometown before returning to school at UC Santa Barbara in the fall.
The ‘CatCast will be back every week this season featuring in-depth interviews with players and coaches to brin...2019-07-0409 min'CatCastThe 'CatCast: Episode #4 with Cade SmithIn the fourth edition of the ‘CatCast, Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj welcome the first British Columbia native to the podcast, Cade Smith. From pitching on the Hawaiian Islands for the University of Hawaii, to Vancouver Island for the summer, Smith opens up about going to school in Hawaii, what brought him here to Vancouver Island, and how being a multi-sport athlete as a kid helped him avoid burnout and develop the baseball skills he has today.
The ‘CatCast will be back every week this season featuring in-depth interviews with players and coaches to b...2019-06-2614 min'CatCast'CatCast Episode 3 — Harrison SpohnIn the third edition of the 'CatCast, Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj keep the trend of interviewing California Baptist University Lancers going by sitting down with 2019 HarbourCat returnee Harrison Spohn. We start the conversation by discussing some of Harrison's favourite podcasts, what it's like to play with some of his CBU teammates in Nick Plaia and Matt Amrhien in Victoria, and some of his goals for the summer on the Island and next season back home in California.
The ‘CatCast will be back every week this season featuring in-depth interviews with players and co...2019-06-1911 min'CatCastThe 'CatCast: Episode 2 with Nick PlaiaIn the second edition of The 'CatCast, Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj talk to 2018 HarbourCats Player of the Year Nick Plaia. We discuss having his college teammates Harrison Spohn and Matt Amrhein in Victoria, his progression over the past college season at Cal Baptist, along with his goals for the upcoming season.
The ‘CatCast will be back every week this season featuring in-depth interviews with players and coaches to bring you closer to the 2019 HarbourCats and offer an inside look at what goes on around the team beyond the nine innings.2019-06-1111 min'CatCast'CatCast Episode 1 — Todd HaneyEpisode 1 of the 'CatCast features new HarbourCats Head Coach Todd Haney. In this inaugural episode, hosts Mike Edwards and Josh Kozelj chat about Haney's experience having served as an Assistant Coach on Brian McCrae's staff last season and how he is looking to put a stamp on his 2019 roster this summer. We also dive into Haney's time in the Big Leagues, and how he carved out a five-year MLB career after being a 35th round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners. Haney talks about his first Major League hit in St. Louis in 1992, how it was a relief to...2019-06-0313 min