Best W̱SÁNEĆ Podcasts (2024)

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Burden of Proof 45:03

9M ago45:03

45:03

A fundamental gap remains between how many Canadians see this country and the realities of living under a colonial settler state. Public commitments made by our governments to truth and reconciliation often do not match their actions behind closed doors. From courtrooms to truth commissions, this episode is about the ways the Canadian settler state…

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 11 1:09:48

11M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

That foreboding sense of doom off in the distance... is it the collapse, or is it just the back to school season? Probably both. Well, don't let the school-to-factory pipeline get you down - Doomed Society is here with a collection of apocalyptic tunes to soothe your pain. Pre-order your copy of Doomed Society Magazine HERE - the zine ships as soon…

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 10 1:00:55

11M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

This episode is dedicated to the victims and survivors of the Nudieland shooting in south Minneapolis. If you can, please donate to the GoFundMe campaign to help the community: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-victims-of-nudieland-shooting-in-mpls Apologies for the lack of an episode last week. The news of the Nudieland attack came on the day…

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 9 1:11:41

12M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Grab a coffee and listen up - Doomed Society is back for your Monday listening dis-pleasure... although, not much "Dis" this time around! We start off the week with a set of hard-to-pigeonhole bands from the last 25 years or so, segue into some less-known hardcore heavy-hitters from more recent times, appreciate the variety of crusty anarcho vocali…

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 8 1:14:05

12M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Happy Monday! While we trudge through our daily lives, inching faster and faster towards the final stages of The Collapse... may as well listen to some raging punk tunes, right? This week, Damien makes some announcements regarding Doomed Society Magazine and a couple new and revamped podcasts coming soon on the Doomed Society feed. And of course th…

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 7 1:01:45

12M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Behind schedule as always, it's Doomed Society Radio! The show with the host who can't pronounce a single word, but at least they have good taste in punk. So what do we have this time? We start with some semi-obscure UK anarcho from the 80s, rock out to some new and notable bands, throw in a dash of epic neocrust, and finish off with some faster an…

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 6 1:02:39

1y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Sun's out, wildfires are rampant... must be May! Welcome to another installment of the punk radio show that only plays bands that nobody is talking about on "r/punk". It's our little way of staying current and relevant. This time around, Damien only mispronounces a few words, instead of several! So... that's an improvement! (However, I did accident…

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 5 1:06:24

1y ago1:06:24

1:06:24

Welcome back to to the show that answers the question "What do you mean there's other bands out there besides Black Flag and the Misfits?". Yep, it's a brain-spanking new episode of Doomed Society with your host, the ever-downvoted Damien Inbred. We've got a pretty good one this time around, folks. We cover a bunch of ground here, from the weirder …

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Shifting Baselines 36:33

1+ y ago36:33

36:33

Around the world, we are witnessing massive amounts of irreversible ecological destruction brought about by the intersecting impacts of colonization, capitalism, and human induced climate change. From the recent loss of billions of sea stars to the way environmental destruction infringes on protected Indigenous rights, in this episode we’re looking…

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 4 1:16:06

1+ y ago1:16:06

1:16:06

Well, what's Doomed Society without yet another unplanned break between episodes? God dammit... We're back with a new audio only episode, wherein Damien discovers that they should drink more water and eat something before recording a show. But at least the tunes are rad as hell! Molotov tossing music you can dance to... as usual. And here's what we…

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Doomed Society TV: Episode 3 2:17:45

1+ y ago2:17:45

2:17:45

Doomed Society - The VIDEO podcast! 2022 is over, and may it rot in hell... along with nazi-pope. But hey, at least we had some killer punk tunes! Yep, this is the official Doomed Society 2022 Year-End Round-Up! It's like a best-of episode, except it's completely unranked, and missing a ton of crucial releases due to time! Ack! SPORUS: never awaken…

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 3 2:17:45

1+ y ago2:17:45

2:17:45

2022 is over, and may it rot in hell... along with nazi-pope. But hey, at least we had some killer punk tunes! Yep, this is the official Doomed Society 2022 Year-End Round-Up! It's like a best-of episode, except it's completely unranked, and missing a ton of crucial releases due to time! Ack! SPORUS: never awaken https://sporus.bandcamp.com WAR//PL…

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The Power of Names 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

40:55

What’s the name of the city, or town, or country that you’re in right now? Do you know where that name comes from? Do you know how long it’s been known by that name, or if it’s had any other names? Today we’re looking at names across this country – the names of places, people, and individuals – and what truths about our history they reveal or obscu…

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 2 1:10:43

1+ y ago1:10:43

1:10:43

More DIY punk madness of all stars and stripes on the second episode of Doomed Society Radio! Don't forget to like and subscribe. If you'd like to support my work by buying me a coffee, I certainly won't say no! http://ko-fi.com/doomedsociety Check out my photography at http://www.doomedsocietyshots.com Here's the lineup for today: JETSAM: staring …

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Doomed Society Radio: v3, Ep 1 1:33:50

1+ y ago1:33:50

1:33:50

The next chapter of Doomed Society begins... now. On today's menu we have: Hellshock - speech of death Warkrusher - apostate Rigorous Institution - cainsmarsh Coelacanth - our own importance Storm of Sedition - when the clock stops Savageheads - heads of state Defiance - guns of revolution Long Knife - hello america Subversive Rite - idols for sale…

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Preservation, Destruction, Transformation 49:07

1+ y ago49:07

49:07

Around the world, communities are grappling with the traces of systemic violence and human rights violations that exist in the landscape around us. How do we remember injustices when the physical signs of that history are no longer visible? What do we do with the buildings and structures that still stand? And how are the memories embedded within th…

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A Box of Treasures 43:02

1+ y ago43:02

43:02

In 2015 carvers Gwaai and Jaalen Edenshaw travelled all the way to Oxford to carve a replica of a masterpiece of Haida art: a remarkable bentwood box that had been held in the Pitt Rivers Museum collection for over 130 years. But why were Jaalen and Gwaai recreating the box in the first place? Why was having the original bentwood box return to Haid…

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We Have Described for You a Mountain 40:41

2y ago40:41

40:41

Why is it so hard for the truths of Indigenous peoples to be heard? What are the roadblocks to truth-telling in Canada? And what can we do about them? In the inaugural episode of Taapwaywin, host Ry Moran explores the responsibilities that come with exploring truth through conversations with Survivors, Knowledge Keepers, and Elders. Guests Barney W…

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Introducing Taapwaywin: talking about what we know and what we believe 2:37

2y ago2:37

2:37

In this eight episode series, host Ry Moran goes in depth on why we need truth before reconciliation. Over the course of this season, we will visit with Survivors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, academics, artists, and activists, exploring the opportunities and barriers for truth-telling. Visit www.taapwaywin.ca for transcripts, shownotes, and more inf…

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The All Mighty Spring Roll 22:33

2+ y ago22:33

22:33

The search for the BEST spring roll begins with sampling spring rolls from 5 restaurants in Victoria and putting them through a rigorous evaluation process. Restaurants sampled were: Pho Vy, Vietnam House, PhoWisdom, Saigon Char-Broil and Le Petit Saigon.By CFUV

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Listening Journey 51:50

2+ y ago51:50

51:50

Connect on a deeper level with the BIPOC musicians featured in this episode. Each BIPOC musician explains the intention behind the creation of their song before you hear the song. This is a unique musical journey that may forever impact how you listen to these songs. Guests featured in this podcast are: -Pegah - (soundcloud.com/pegstarr) - "Liberat…

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Womxn in hip hop 52:17

3y ago52:17

52:17

5 femme hip hop artists share their experiences dealing with discrimination in the Canadian music industry. Guests for this episode included: Momma Rude Gyal, Tea Fannie, Miss Benzo, Whirlybird and Pegah. Find the episode guests online at: Pegah (soundcloud.com/pegstarr) Momma Rude Gyal (@mamarudegyal) Tea Fannie (@iamteafannie) Miss Benzo (@iammis…

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The Pulse Zine: Art as a tool for decolonization 28:52

3y ago28:52

28:52

This episode of Full Circle was created from interviews that were done with Artists who were featured in the Pulse Zine. The 2021 edition of the Pulse Zine from the Student's of Colour Collective was an audio project that celebrated 10 different BIPOC artists. Themes such as BIPOC representation in the arts, barriers to accessing the arts and art a…

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Gender 200 - Part 2 1:14:44

3y ago1:14:44

1:14:44

In part two of this episode of Taking Up Space, The class of Gender 200 at Uvic, led by professor Chase Joynt, shares with you podcasts created during their term. This class tackles heavy topics such as race, disability, the environment, activism and motherhood.By CFUV

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Episode 13: Kate Korte on a year of reporting amid COVID-19 35:22

3y ago35:22

35:22

In this episode Laura sits down with Editor-in-Chief Kate Korte to talk about how UVic handled the COVID-19 pandemic over this past year, some questions she has about how an in-person campus might look come September, and what it's been like to run a newspaper during a global pandemic.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Episode 12: Michael John Lo on the Fairy Creek Blockades 29:30

3+ y ago29:30

29:30

Kate sits down senior Martlet staff writer Michal John Lo to discuss his recent trip to the Fairy Creek Blockades which have been set up in an attempt to protect old growth forests near Port Renfrew from being logged by Teal-Jones.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Gender 200 - Part 1 52:48

3+ y ago52:48

52:48

In part one of this episode of Taking Up Space, The class of Gender 200 at Uvic, led by professor Chase Joynt, shares with you podcasts created during their term. This class tackles heavy topics such as race, disability, the environment, activism and motherhood.By CFUV

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Episode 11: Mary Heeg - Grading at Uvic 33:10

3+ y ago33:10

33:10

On this episode, Senior Staff Editor Mary Heeg talks about her recent article on grading at UVic where she investigated the high percentage of A grades, grade distribution and how that all affects students.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Episode 10: Chris Driscoll on UVSS elections 35:00

3+ y ago35:00

35:00

This episode features Senior Staff Writer Chris Driscoll about the upcoming UVSS Election... covering why students should vote, what the UVSS does, and why this election looks a little different than years prior.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Episode 9: Alec Lazenby - social enterprise and providing for unhoused youth in Victoria 30:00

3+ y ago30:00

30:00

In this episode, Laura talks with Alec Lazenby about his story on a new social enterprise program focused on providing housing, services, and job opportunities for up to 30 unhoused youth living in Greater Victoria as well as his experience in student journalism.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Episode 8: The Martlet's Upcoming Sex, Sexuality & Gender Issue; UVic's Chair in Transgender Studies is Renewed; and SOCC's Black History Month Events 27:38

3+ y ago27:38

27:38

This week Laura sits down with senior Martlet writer Kiley Verbowski to talk about the Martlet's upcoming issue focusing on sex, sexuality, and gender; we'll hear an update on Uvic's Chair in Transgender Studies; and Laura talks to the Students of Colour Collective about what they've got planned for Black History Month.…

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The other side of Ballet part 1: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet 55:33

3+ y ago55:33

55:33

In 2015, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet made headlines across Canada when news broke that multiple women were accusing Bruce Monk, a choreographer and teacher of coercing them into taking nude or semi nude photos when they were underaged students at the school. We sit down with two of the women, Sarah Doucet and Serena McCarroll, currently leading a cla…

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Episode 7: Indigenous-Centered Issue of the Martlet 27:18

3+ y ago27:18

27:18

Laura sits down with Boston Laferté to talk about News Unsettled (the Native Student Union's regular column in the Martlet), and the upcoming issue of the Martlet which has seen Indigenous writers, editors, & artists hired to create an entirely Indigenous-focused issue of the paper.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Episode 6: Divest UVic , MSP Rates for International Students, Esports at UVic, and a New Approach to Ending Sheltering in Parks 28:55

3+ y ago28:55

28:55

In this episode, Laura chats with editor in chief, Kate Korte, about UVic's investments - and what the on campus group Divest UVic has to say about it, as well as looks at MSP raises for international students, UVic's esports community, and a new approach to ending sheltering in parks.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Night of the Livid Punks Episode 3: Let's Talk Punk, Life, Passion, and Revolt with Andy Lefton 1:27:07

3+ y ago1:27:07

1:27:07

This time around we've got long-time friend Andy "Leffer" Lefton (WAR//PLAGUE, F.O.T.K., PROVOKED, PONTIUS PILATE, "Organize And Arise", etc) in the hot seat to discuss punk ethics, the burning rage of a dying world, guns, punk rock, and we finally get to hear what happened with "The Baron" and the whole TAU CROSS debacle. What does one do when the…

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Episode 5: Martlet Editor-in-Chief Kate Korte 25:55

3+ y ago25:55

25:55

In this episode: Laura sits down with the Martlet's Editor-in-Chief Kate Korte on the importance of local independent media, what it looks like behind the scenes of a collectively-created bi-weekly publication, the Martlet's top stories of 2020, and their goals for 2021.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Episode 4: Online Classes, New COVID-19 Restrictions, Divest UVIC, City By-elections 28:57

3+ y ago28:57

28:57

In this episode: Laura explores how online classes are going at Uvic, the newly announced COVID-19 restrictions, a mural by Divest-UVic, and the city of Victoria's upcoming by-election for city council.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Episode 3: Vital Signs, UVSS Referenda, Experiential Learning 29:49

3+ y ago29:49

29:49

By CFUV, The Martlet

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Episode 2: UVSS AGM, Unhoused communities in Beacon Hill, Social Media & Elections 27:56

3+ y ago27:56

27:56

On this episode of the Martlet Pod Laura looks into moving the Uvic Student Society AGM online, BC Elections and social media advertising, and the homeless crisis in Victoria and community showers built for the unhoused communities in Beacon Hill Park.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Episode 1: Secwepemc Land Defenders, Housing, University Centre 26:17

3+ y ago26:17

26:17

On the first episode of the #MartletPod, Laura explores affordable housing in Saanich and Oakbay, Secwepemc Land Defenders, and the University Centre being renamed after the outgoing President.By CFUV, The Martlet

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Night of the Livid Punks Episode 2: Adrienne Stone - Punk for Life 2:02:51

4+ y ago2:02:51

2:02:51

Content Warning: Some discussion regarding sexual assault. This time around, Damien chats with an incredibly well-respected member of the DIY punk community! You most likely know Adrienne as the powerful voice behind SPITBOY and occasionally AUS-ROTTEN, or through her columns in MRR and Profane Existence. On this episode, we sit down and chat about…

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Night of the Livid Punks Episode 1: Jeremy Stone - King of the Coffee Punx 2:13:00

4+ y ago2:13:00

2:13:00

On the debut episode of Night of the Livid Punks, Damien sits down with longtime friend, former Profane Existence editor/coordinator, and king of the coffee punx Jeremy Stone. Sit back and relax as Jeremy and Damien chat about self-isolation, punk life, Profane Existence, Minneapolis, having their hearts broken by The Baron, and of course - coffee!…

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Staying Alive - Traditional Practices 46:52

5y ago46:52

46:52

ÍY SȻÁĆEL HÁLE! Good day everyone! This episode is about traditional practices and keeping them alive. I interview a man from W̱SÁNEĆ who races and paddles on traditional war canoes, I ask him about the history and some of the changes through the years. I also interview a Inuit woman who has helped bring back traditional Inuit tattooing within her …

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HELISET TŦE SḰÁL - Let The Languages Live 55:24

5y ago55:24

55:24

ÍY SȻÁĆEL HÁLE! Good day everyone! This episode is all about indigenous languages, the United Nations declared 2019 as the year of indigenous languages and I wanted to highlight that in this episode. I chat with indigenous language warriors who speak Lekwungen, SENĆOŦEN, Nuu-chah-nulth, Tahltan, Cree and Dene (Northwest Territories). I ask them abo…

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Gender Magic 52:19

5y ago52:19

52:19

Music in this episode by Rae Spoon, Elder Sister Plum, The Half Moon Shine, Holy Hum, Looelle, Frontperson, and Eddi Wilson.By CFUV

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NIȽ TŦE ĆELÁṈEN ȽTE - It’s Our Heritage 1:00:00

5y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

ÍY SȻÁĆEL HÁLE! Good day everyone! This episode is all about local indigenous food sovereignty. Peter Underwood and I have collaborated on this episode. We interviewed elders and community activists from the local communities of W̱SÁNEĆ and Lekwungen. We learn about plants, medicines, clam harvesting, camas harvesting, plant restoration and more!…

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NIȽ TŦE ĆELÁṈEN ȽTE - It’s Our Heritage 58:53

5y ago58:53

58:53

ÍY SȻÁĆEL HÁLE! Good day everyone! This episode is all about local indigenous food sovereignty. Peter Underwood and I have collaborated on this episode. We interviewed elders and community activists from the local communities of W̱SÁNEĆ and Lekwungen. We learn about plants, medicines, clam harvesting, camas harvesting, plant restoration and more!…