EPISODES
S3 E22 – Inspirational Prompts
Our 72nd Zoomcast (September 16, 2021); Our podcasters write and read inspiring stories based on Charlotte’s prompt: “a 7.5-year-old child and their 75-year-old relative
S3 E21 – The Why, What and When of Important Senior Issues
Our 71st Zoomcast (September 9, 2021); Charlotte introduces Marion Pollack, 411 Senior Centre Society Chair and seniors’ advocate, who outlines key election issues, emphasizing national
S3 E20 – Sharing Stories
Our 70th Zoomcast (September 2nd, 2021); Another week of stories and other writing from our PBA podcasters. Last week, Author/Host Charlotte Sista C Ferrell gave us
S3 E19 – Writers at Work
Our 69th Zoomcast (Aug 26th, 2021); Host, #Charlotte Sista C Ferrell opened with a welcome to our featured presenters, Una Bruhns and Lesley Hebert; others
S3 E18 – Influencers
Our 78th Zoomcast (Thursday, Aug 19); We learn the Who, Why and What about “Influencers”, and explore whether YOU could be one with our guest,
S3 E17 – Island Hopping
In the midst of this Heat Wave, we have a cool treat for you. Join our Podcast ship and enjoy Nansey Sinclaire’s travelogue “Day trip to Nanaimo”. You will
Listening Sessions~a.k.a.~ "SPINS": Stories, Poems, Interviews, Novelties
Listening Session #9 – Poetry by Cynthia Sharp
In this listening session, Cynthia presents several poems, including a suite written in response to the paintings of Jilly Watson. Cynthia Sharp is a poet,
Listening Session #8: Poems about Empathy with Herb Bryce
In this listening session, Herb Bryce shares 3 poems about empathy in the face of great challenges: Not Good Enough, I’d Rather be Alive, and
Listening Session #7 – My Mother’s Insomnia, by Don Martin
In this spin-off episode, Don Martinof Quirk-e (the QUeer Imaging and wRiting Kollective of Elders), shares his story My Mother’s Insomnia.
Listening Session #6 – Poetry from Neall and Lesley
In this spin-off episode, Neall Ryon and Lesley Hebert share a few poems – Lesley’s Game/Bear on the Edge and Raccoon; and then Neall’s The
Listening Session #5 – Gail Interviews Spiritual Engineer Tim Bartoo
In this spin-off, Gail Harwood interviews Spiritual Engineer Tim Bartoo
Listening Session #4 – Poetry with Sista C and Judith
In this spin-off episode, Judith Rainey reads from Milton’s Paradise Lost, and Charlotte ‘Sista C’ Ferrell shares her new poem Time to Resonate with Ageless Joy
Listening Session #3 – Stories by Neall
In this spin-off episode, Neall Ryon shares two more short stories: Jane of the Car, and The Alien
Listening Session #2 – Interview with Geologist Christine Telford
In this spin-off episode, Sylvie Anderson interviews geologist Christine Telford about her experiences in a male-dominated industry.
Listening Session #1 – Mixed Storytelling & Poetry with Neall and Lesley
In this spin-off episode, Neall Ryon and Lesley Hebert collaborate to combine Neall’s story A Million, Million Stars with some of Lesley’s Poetry