Ottawhat 44 – Waubgeshig Rice

Ottawhat
Ottawhat
Ottawhat 44 - Waubgeshig Rice
Loading
/

In this episode, we sat down with Waubgeshig Rice. He’s a video journalist working for the CBC in Ottawa, he’s published a book of short stories and last year put out a novel called Legacy.

We discussed some of his favourite experiences as a video journalist, the influence of technology and social media on reporting news, and spoke about important aboriginal issues affecting Ontario and all of Canada.

Sponsor –
This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show.

Links:
waub.ca
Legacy – Theytus Books
cbc.ca/ottawa

Published
Categorized as Ottawhat

Ottawhat 43 – Michael Townsend

Ottawhat
Ottawhat
Ottawhat 43 - Michael Townsend
Loading
/
On the show this week, we sat down with Michael Townsend, a software developer and founder of doublespeakgames.com, creator of two very popular online games, A Dark Room and Gridland.

We talked about growing up playing and making computer games, making it to the top of the iTunes charts, and balancing a day job with your passions.

Sponsor –
This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show.

Links:
doublespeakgames.com
A Dark Room
Gridland

Published
Categorized as Ottawhat

Ottawhat 42 – Colin Giles

Ottawhat
Ottawhat
Ottawhat 42 - Colin Giles
Loading
/

This week, we sat down with comedian Colin Giles, who has been contributing to our Classic Ottawa segment for the last few weeks. He’s part of two improv troupes, EFT Improv and Hall of Justice, and has also been putting his energy into writing comedy.

Sponsor –
This episode is brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audible.ottawhatpodcast.com today and get a free audiobook and free 30-day trial, and feel good in helping support the show.

Links:
Experimental Farm Theatre
Hall of Justice Improv

Published
Categorized as Ottawhat