Ottawhat? - An Ottawa podcast

Duncan and the gang chat about textbook prices, play the Christmas game “What’s in the Box?”, and discuss outlandish theories about possible future Star Wars films. BREW DONKEY CONTEST: We’re running a contest in partnership with Brew Donkey, and you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. The question we’re asking this… Continue reading Ottawhat 84 – Duncan McEachern

Joe Stouffclair sat down with us this week, to discuss some of the antics going on when he supply teaches, he discusses his experience growing up with 8 siblings, and he even sings us his hit song about OC Transpo, Articulated Dreams (starts at 20:39). BREW DONKEY CONTEST: We’re running a contest in partnership with Brew Donkey,… Continue reading Ottawhat 83 – Joe Stouffclair

We talked to Monica Haberl this week. This friend of the show talked with us about gender equality, about her experiences growing up in Ottawa, and a little about hockey. BREW DONKEY CONTEST: We’re running a contest in partnership with Brew Donkey, and you can enter to win a free Brew Donkey brewery tour ticket. The… Continue reading Ottawhat 82 – Monica Haberl

Natalie Poirier was on the show this week! She talked with us about the 6-week solo hike across Ontario, dubbed The Brain Venture, that she completed this summer, to raise money for Angioma Alliance Canada. We also discussed what it’s like growing up in Carp, and going to rugby nationals while studying at Queens. BREW DONKEY… Continue reading Ottawhat 81 – Natalie Poirier

Chris Bailey re-joined us this week, making him our first official repeat guest (and well deserving of that title). We dicussed the upcoming release of his new book, The Productivity Project, coming out in January. We also got deep into discussion about working effectively and being productive. We also have a galley proof (limited edition… Continue reading Ottawhat 80 – Chris Bailey

It’s a huge week for Ottawhat; we sat down with our Mayor, Jim Watson! We discussed his history in the public service, some of what life is like in his world, and a few of the things Ottawa is facing over the next couple of years. His Worship also trolled us hard about waiting so… Continue reading Ottawhat 79 – Mayor Jim Watson

We had podcasters and big-time Ottawa Fury supporters Jon Eden and Ryan Shannon on this week. We discussed the Ottawa Fury’s big championship game coming up in New York this weekend, soccer culture in Canada, and what real soccer fans do around Ottawa when they’re not supporting their team. SPECIAL RE-ANNOUNCEMENT (Week 2): We’re running… Continue reading Ottawhat 78 – Ours is the Fury Podcast (Jon Eden & Ryan Shannon)

Paul Foster from Poppa Bean Coffee came on the show this week. We talked about the making of coffee, beer, and maple syrup, and some of the greatest activities in Ottawa, like farmer’s markets, shawarma and watching football. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re also starting a contest this week in partnership with Brew Donkey, where each week… Continue reading Ottawhat 77 – Poppa Bean Coffee

The guys sit down with Stephen and Jared from Immersive Films to discuss some of their latest projects. Find out why they’re headed to LA soon, how they met Henry Burris, and their tiny connection to Jennifer Lawrence. Editor’s Note: Leave a comment if you think we should stop doing Reddit Rabble. Or if you… Continue reading Ottawhat 76 – Immersive Films (Stephen McReynolds & Jared Galley)

We decided to do something a little different on the show this week after hitting another arbitrary milestone. After a short discussion on the Canadian election, we discuss some of our favourite guests in the last 6 months or so, and try out a few new segments. We also tease something BIG coming in a… Continue reading Ottawhat 75 – Keegan, Amaan and Rob

On the show this week, we spoke with Leslie Cserepy, an actor and improvisor who spent the better part of the the past year performing in Game of Bones with Eddie May Murder Mysteries. You can see Leslie performing with Experimental Farm Theatre and in Eddie May’s new show, Sherlock, starting this weekend at the… Continue reading Ottawhat 74 – Leslie Cserepy

This week on Ottawhat, we sat down with Rockland Academy of Martial Arts manager and MMA fighter Fred Stonehouse. We learned what it’s like starting out in martial arts, the fast-paced and incredibly tiring nature of MMA competitions, and we considered whether Ronald McDonald would beat Wendy (from Wendy’s) in a fight. Sponsor – This… Continue reading Ottawhat 73 – Fred Stonehouse (OAMA)

In this episode, we spoke to Megan Miller, a musician living in Ottawa and performing this weekend at Pressed in Ottawa and The Table in Montreal with her band, Valois. Megan talks with us about her issues trying to rejoin her bandmates in the US after being deported, and about something she calls buttvertising. Sponsor –… Continue reading Ottawhat 72 – Megan Miller

This week on the podcast, we sat down with Matt Tanner. He’s a producer at Iversoft Solutions, a mobile software company. We discuss home improvement projects, the changing technology landscape in Ontario, and the pursuit of happyness. Sponsor – This episode is also brought to you in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/ottawhat today and get a free… Continue reading Ottawhat 71 – Matt Tanner

This week on the show, we spoke to Jessica Huether from Ottawa Geek Market. She told us all about the event, going on during October 3rd and 4th at the Nepean Sportsplex. Jessica also works with Carnival Diablo, Canada’s only* carnival sideshow. Listen as we discuss all things geek, and get a taste of Jessica’s… Continue reading Ottawhat 70 – Jessica Huether (Ottawa Geek Market)

On this episode, we chatted with Mrigank Shail. He’s a doctor fresh out of med school who’s been all over the world studying and trying to better the world. We discuss the residency application process, his weird collection, and talk a little politics in light of the upcoming election. Sponsor – This episode is also… Continue reading Ottawhat 69 – Mrigank Shail

This week on the show, we met with Josh and Mel from the Mayfair Theatre. These diehard movie buffs told us all about the origins of the theatre, why they can’t screen Star Wars (as much as they might want to), and why Michael Bay movies aren’t welcome at the theatre (but they’ll play The… Continue reading Ottawhat 68 – Mayfair Theatre (Josh Stafford & Mel Boyer)

This week on the show, we sat down with Julia de Carlo. She’s a teacher, born and raised in Ottawa, who loves beaches and made full use of this summer to get married and to go on her honeymoon with our very own Rob Attrell! Julia also gives us the lowdown on exactly what its… Continue reading Ottawhat 67 – Julia de Carlo

This week, we sat down with Andrea Valois and Andrea McCoy from Ottawa Dog Rescue. We discussed how the dog rescue process works, their annual fundraising event Rock & Rescue Ottawa, and just some of the reasons you’d want to rescue a dog. We also play doggy trivia, which consists mostly of Amaan and Rob… Continue reading Ottawhat 66 – Rock and Rescue Ottawa & Ottawa Dog Rescue

On the show this week, Daniel Cress joined us to talk about his work in media, currently at CTV News Ottawa. We discuss how CTV uses modern technology to tell stories quickly and effectively on the scene. Dan also added to our list of best spots for food and entertainment around Ottawa and discussed the… Continue reading Ottawhat 65 – Daniel Cress