#32 - Ottawhat? a Year

This week on Ottawhat?, the city herself was our guest. We recap our favourite news stories of the year, reminisce about some of our past guests, and discuss our best New Years' celebrations in Ottawa.

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We'd also love to hear your feedback on what you thought of the podcast this year, you can fill out the year-end survey on our parent site at UnwindMedia.com or directly at bit.ly/UnwindSurvey.

You can also download the episode directly here.

Links:
Ottawa Food Bank #fillplates

Beer: Great Lakes Brewery - Winter Ale

#31: Samantha Ingram (Ottawa Food Bank)

Samantha Ingram, Communications Coordinator at the Ottawa Food Bank, met with us this week to share some uplifting facts about the great work that the Food Bank and their volunteers do for our city's less fortunate. We also learned about ways you can help out other than volunteering your time or participating in food drives, at ottawafoodbank.ca. They are running an initiative called #fillplates right now to raise awareness for their excellent programs.

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Links:
http://ottawafoodbank.ca
@samantha_ingram
@OttawaFoodBank

#30: Cait O'Malley

Cait O'Malley is an event planner and communications specialist working at the University of Ottawa. She shared her stories about musical road-trips and making her own jelly.

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Links:
Sons of Pluto "Concert" this Friday at Atomic Rooster

#29: Lisa Johnston

Lisa Johnston is an actor, a cook training to be a chef, and a United Empire Loyalist descendant. We chatted about some of her training and what it means to be a loyalist descendant.

Lisa is playing a role in the ongoing Sock 'n' Buskin Theatre Company production of The Tempest. She gave us a brief synopsis of the play and discussed some of the challenges of performing in Dunton Tower at Carleton University.

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Links:
Wind & Sail Dark Ale
Sock 'n' Buskin Presents: The Tempest

#28: Grant & Magill (Rule2Productions)

On this week's show, we spoke to Grant and Magill from Rule2Productions, a local upstart video production company in Ottawa. We talked to them about how they got interested in film, some of their favourite projects so far, and the film festival scene in our neck of the woods.

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Links:
rule2.the-back-row.com
@rule2production
Jurassic Park IV (according to an 8 year old)
George Washington Slept Here? - featuring Keegan!
Amaan's "Mo Space"

Sponsor: Best of Beau's Holiday 4-Pack

This week we featured the No. 5 • Burnt Rock (Vanilla Porter) and the No. 33 • St. Luke's Verse (Lavender Gruit). These are the third and fourth beers you can find in the Best of Beau's holiday 4-pack at the brewery in Vankleek Hill, or at an LCBO near you!

Ottawhat #27: Zosia Huszcz

This week on the show, we sat down with Zosia Huszcz, who works in medical technology. We talked about the intricate nature of her work, her experience at Beau's Oktoberfest, her photography hobby, and she taught us where and what Greely is.

Plus, in case you ever considered playing ball hockey, tune in as Zosia explains what you can expect when playing in recreation and intermediate leagues.

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Links:
Help Santa Toy Parade
Atelier Restaurant

Sponsor: Best of Beau's Holiday 4-Pack

This week we featured the No. 35 • Mission Accomplished (American IPA), brewed with a bold hop aroma and assertive bitterness. It's the second of four beers you can find in their holiday pack at the brewery in Vankleek Hill, or at an LCBO near you!

Ottawhat #26: Shawn Bashir

There's a family connection on Ottawhat? this week; we were joined on the show by Amaan's brother, Shawn Bashir. He's an electrical engineering student at the University of Ottawa who was in France last month for an engineering challenge put on by Valeo.

Tune in to find out more about his team's project and how they fared in the competition. In case you're not tired of hearing about Elliot Lake on an Ottawa-based podcast, we talk more about the Bashirs' hometown as well. Shawn also taught us about a few cool places in and around uOttawa.

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Links:
Valeo Innovation Challenge
Govinda's Vegetarian Buffet
uOttawa Makerspace

Sponsor: Best of Beau's Holiday 4-Pack

This week we featured the No. 9 Winterbrewed Coffee-Amber, an amber ale brewed with a blend of Bridgehead coffee. It's the first of four beers you can find in their holiday pack at the brewery in Vankleek Hill, or at an LCBO near you!

Ottawhat #25: Lisa Marie Smith

This week, we talked met with a member of Ottawa's literary community, Lisa Marie Smith. We talked about the burgeoning world of digital publishing, Lisa's harrowing grocery shopping experiences in New York, and what's it's like growing up in a pub in Scotland.

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Links:
blUe mOndays

Arc Poetry Magazine

Sponsor: Kichesippi Beer Co.

Thanks to Kichesippi for providing some of their Natural Blonde Pale Ale for us this week.

Ottawhat #24: Aleks Paleega

Aleks Paleega is a pathology resident who has spent most of her life in Ottawa. Learn a little about autopsies, the tennis club scene in Ottawa, and where to go when El Camino has a 2-hour wait (which is all the time).

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Links:
Double Dead Elephant - Railway City Brewing Co.
MyPathologist.ca

Jim Watson - Hall of Cards

Ola Cocina

Ottawhat #23: Rob Parungao

Rob Parungao took a break from his very full schedule to stop by and fill us in on everything he's got going on around the city. We talked board games, music, movies, and we got the low down on the best places to go around Ottawa to have a good time on a date.

Don't forget to vote in our municipal elections on Monday!

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Links:
Nickel Brook Brewery - Wet Hop Pale Ale
Beats and Boards - Every Tuesday!
@rparungao

Ottawhat #22: Nicholas Maddox

Nick Maddox was our guest this week. We spent a lot of time talking about all the things Nick has enjoyed about Ottawa in his time here, including the 417, Elgin Street and whether Ottawa's population is officially a million people. Nick also brews his own beer, which we tried and discussed on the show. It was delicious!

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Links:
vodkaandequations.blogspot.ca
+Nick Maddox

Nick's X-rays

Post by Nick Maddox.

Ottawhat #21: Eric Turmelle

This week on Ottawhat?, we sat down with Eric Turmelle, a chemical engineering graduate who's lived all over Ottawa. We discussed the differences between Barrhaven, Kanata and Nepean, put in our two cents on Uber coming to Ottawa, and talked about The Room, considered by many to be one of the worst movies ever made (you can go see it at the Mayfair every month!).

Learn about what goes into being an engineer in Ontario, as well as about Eric's new business where he can tell if someone will be a good roommate just by looking at them!

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Links:
Rock Cut Baysville Lager - Lake of Bays Brewery

Ottawhat #20: Rebecca Laviolette

This week on Ottawhat?, we had a blast hanging out with Rebecca Laviolette, a Rockland native who spends her non-working hours as an avid supporter of the local performing arts scene. She's also a performer who will be in the Spring 2015 production of The Hairy Ape by Eugene O'Neill.

We chatted with Rebecca about theatre festivals in Ottawa, opportunities for youth to get involved in performing arts, the benefits of moving downtown, and where to learn how to Salsa Dance. As a bonus, listen in as we try to get her started on how she felt about the reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (hint: she wasn't impressed).

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Links:
Muskoka Brewery - Harvest Ale

Ottawhat #19: Kevin Kennedy

This week on Ottawhat?, we chatted with Kevin Kennedy, a PE and drama teacher who plays football, directs plays in his spare time, and is an all around great guy! You can see Keegan in a play Kevin is directing from Nov. 26-29; visit rapa.ca for more information!

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Links:
Mill Street Oktoberfest Beer
rapa.ca

Ottawhat #18: Rena Jaroszewski

This week on Ottawhat?, we talked with Rena Jaroszewski, a doctor who has a fondness for folk music. We talked about wedding planning and combining cultural traditions, and how med school and residency isn't nearly as crazy as Grey's Anatomy (but it's close).

Check out the episode, and be sure to subscribe and follow Ottawhat? with the links provided over there on the right side of your screen. We put out new episodes every Thursday.

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Links:
St Ambroise - Citrouille (Pumpkin Ale)

Ottawhat #17: Kim Scott (Ottawa Renewable Energy Coop)

This week on Ottawhat?, we sat down with Kim Scott, who is a board member of the Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative (OREC). We had a very informative chat about the societal and financial benefits of solar energy, ways you can reduce your carbon footprint, and the all the best spots to get out and enjoy nature around our great city.

OREC are preparing for their third share offering, if you're interested in finding out more about the co-op, be sure to visit their website to learn how to get involved.

You can download the episode directly here.

Links:
Northumberland Ale - Church Key Brewing
Ottawa Renewable Energy Coop - http://ottawarenewableenergycoop.com/
Ecology Ottawa - http://ecologyottawa.ca/
Kim's Twitter - @solarandapples
OREC Twitter - @ORECoop

Ottawhat #16: Liz Messner

This week on Ottawhat? we sat down with Elisabeth Messner, a young professional fresh out of law school and the bar exam. Together, we cleared up some misconceptions about studying to become a lawyer, figured out what parts of lawyering on TV are actually real, and learned that Liz is on a first name basis with Judge Judy!

Liz also drops a major piece of news on all of us, an exclusive "bombshell" so to speak, so tune in for that!

You can download the episode directly here.

Links:
http://www.rahimlovessalsa.com/ - Salsa Dancing on Elgin Street
Wellington County Dark Ale

Ottawhat #15: Damien Broomes

After weeks of anticipation, our very good friend Damien stopped by. Damien is a gifted musician/singer who works at a non-profit organization called Micronutrient Initiative. We talked about how he juggles his commitments between work, playing in a band, watching TV, being a youth leader for Eastern Canada, and spending time with his sweet girlfriend Becca Hrab.

Listen to this week's episode to find out why he waited so long to come on the podcast.



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Links:
Damien's Twitter - @BroomesDamien
+Damien Broomes
Sons of Pluto
Micronutrient Initiative

Ottawhat #14: Desirae Odjick

Desirae is a marketing guru professional who loves craft beer and is a huge advocate of everyone having a personal website, and of knowing what a website is! A quick visit to weebly.com/keeganon (or something) will tell you that we probably feel the same way.

Listen to this week's episode to find out what's got Glebites upset with Lansdowne this week.



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Links:
Desirae's Twitter - @desiraeo
+Desirae Odjick
Desirae Odjick
ConceptShare

Kissmeyer Nordic Pale Ale - Beau's Brewery

Ottawhat #13: The UN-Lucky One

This week, rather than have one of our honoured guests face the pressure of being "unlucky" number 13, we decided to take a little time for ourselves. Listen in to find out what happens when we break the podcast open and see what juices come spilling out. Find out all of our strangest experiences in Ottawa, and how well we hold up to the severe scrutiny of surprise guest Zach Hayes, who is often stuck listening to the show but is rarely allowed to speak.

Speaking of Ottawa news, we can now be found at ottawhatpodcast.com, which by the way is where you are right now! Spread the word!

After much ado, the podcast is apparently back online. Thanks so much for your patience! -Rob

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Links:
Waterloo Original Dark

Ottawhat #12: Stephen Ruth

Stephen Ruth is a teacher, hockey player, and a student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He joined the Ottawhat? crew to chat about the various levels of hockey in Ottawa, his changing perception of the city as he grew older, recent news events, and his appreciation of the Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts.

Listen to this week's episode to find out which current Ottawa Senator played hockey with Steve years ago.




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Links:
Flying Monkeys Brewery - Shoulders of Giants Imperial IPA
oama.ca- Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts

Ottawhat #11: Sarah Oppici

Meet Sarah Oppici, a graduate of Health Sciences who is pursuing a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. Sarah discussed her aspiring career, experience working as a student in government departments, volunteering, and her impressions of her first game experience at the new Lansdowne Park.

The Ottawhat? crew also spent the hour trying to figure out if Sarah is French or English.



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Links:
Blueberry Mead - Trafalgar Ales and Meads
Roger's House

Ottawhat #10: Shea Murphy

Shea Murphy stopped by our studios this week for a chat about work/school part-timing, his growing love of board games, and giving business advice to startups. You'll also find out if he's a cat or dog person.

Feel free to speculate on why Amaan's finger needs a splint this week!



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Links:
Kichesippi 1855 - Kichesippi Brewery
Sons of Pluto

Ottawhat #9: Carl Asuncion

Carl Asuncion stopped by for a hour to chat with us about his world travels, his illustrious (ongoing) academic career, and where he calls home.

Yes, we will probably need a part II with Carl.



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Links:

Phillips Brewery - Amnesiac
Foodland Ontario - https://www.ontario.ca/foodland/foodland-ontario

Ottawhat #7: Peter Grant Mackechnie

Our guest this week was Peter Grant Mackechnie, an Ottawa musician who moved to "The Big Smoke".

Check out this week's episode as we discuss musicals, classical piano, living in Toronto, and spirit animals. Let us know your demon on Twitter @ottawhatpodcast or in a comment below!



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Links:
The "Witty" Traveller - Railway City Brewing Company - St. Thomas, ON

Ottawhat #6: Brian Lee

What a man! Brian Lee is an enigma. We sat down with him to chat about school, his work, his band, as well as a few local events and establishments. Which ones? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out!



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Links:
sonsofpluto.com
Brian Lee - @mystical_wizard
Keegan's Soundcloud

Big Rig Gold Beer

Ottawhat #5: Becca Hrab

Join us as we sit down with Super-Nurse, Rebecca Hrab. Do you know what nursing is like in remote areas? Are Thimblecakes as delcious as they look? Does Rebecca go by "Becca"? Learn all of this and more in this week's episode of Ottawhat?!



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Becca Hrab - @beccahrab

Thimblecakes Ottawa - thimblecakes.ca/
Suzart Productions - http://www.suzart.ca/

Ottawhat #4: Zach Hayes

The Ottawhat? Gang with Zach Hayes getting ready to record.

We did it! We completed a podcast with a non-host as our guest! Tune in to hear the (mis)adventures of our good pal Zachary Hayes. We covered recreational sports in Ottawa, fitness tips, and Zach's experience working at a not-for-profit organization.



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To all of our listeners in Ontario: Don't forget to vote today!

OSSC - http://ossc.ca/
Motivate Canada - http://www.motivatecanada.ca/
Zach Hayes - @zachayes

Naughty Neighbour Pale Ale - http://www.nickelbrook.com/our-beer/

Ottawhat #3: Rob Attrell

Hey! Thanks for giving us a listen! In this episode we'll be talking to the world's most humble genius, Rob Attrell. We discuss his ongoing projects, troubles he encounters being so damn handsome all the time, and accidentally inform people that he is actually an elite superspy working for MI6.

I hope you enjoy the show!



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Ottawhat #2: Keegan On

Hey! Thanks for tuning in! Today we sat down with the second best host of the Ottawhat?! podcast: Keegan On, a local boy/elementary school teacher/youngest married man in the world.

We talked to him about BJJ, the troubles he went through proposing to his wife, and his previous attempts at fame.

We also find out how Keegan really feels about the new Lansdowne Development.



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Ottawhat #1: Amaan Bashir

Hey! Thanks for tuning in to our first episode. Today we sat down with Amaan Bashir, a Human Resources Officer, and talked about his journey in Ottawa, living downtown, and how being too cold is better than being too hot.

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