haasen pod
haasen pod podcasts are a wide-ranging mix of short stories, movie parodies, interviews, trailers (fake and real) and more!Created by Pam Haasen
Mon, February 17, 2025
2025 I Digress intro
S1 E8 · Tue, October 31, 2023
The Boug Apartment - Dig Yourself Out
The perks of living beside a funeral home. This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio. Story by: Nancy Haasen and Lilly Bleyenberg Produced by: Haasen Pod Music by: Metal Rouge
S1 E7 · Tue, October 31, 2023
The Butterfly - Dig Yourself Out
Gerald had never been so hungry... This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio. Story by: Ichabod De La Rue Produced by: Haasen Pod Music by: Pocahaunted
S1 E6 · Tue, October 31, 2023
Eat Me - Dig Yourself Out
Two fairies drop acid on a Halloween night in Ontario -- what's the worst that could happen? This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio. Story by: Danielle Antonette Produced by: Haasen Pod Music by: Golden Hits
S1 E5 · Tue, October 31, 2023
Mrs. Rose's House - Dig Yourself Out
Though the experience couldn't be explained, the rules were simple: this family were living in Mrs. Rose's house. This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio. Story by: Nicki Borland Produced by: Haasen Pod Music by: Soulflair
S1 E4 · Tue, October 31, 2023
The Balloon - Dig Yourself Out
Nicky's parents suffered the worst experience a parent could have, and then received a little hope in the form of a balloon. This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio. Story by: Nancy Haasen Produced by: Haasen Pod Music by: 1000cuts
S1 E3 · Tue, October 31, 2023
The House in Maple Ridge - Dig Yourself Out
Steve and June Senger share stories from the late seventies in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. The found out their house has been exorcised only after they moved in. This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio. Story by: Steve Senger and June Senger Produced by: Haasen Pod Music by: S ometimes and Blue Dot Sessions
S1 E2 · Tue, October 31, 2023
Ouija Board and Yvonne's Dream - Dig Yourself Out
Two sisters play with a game, and the game plays back. Nancy shares an all-too-real dream her mother had when her father died. This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio. Story by: Nancy Haasen and Lilly Bleyenberg Produced by: Haasen Pod Music by: 1000cuts
S1 E1 · Tue, October 31, 2023
Gripped - Dig Yourself Out
Young Nancy is paralyzed by the vision at the end of her bed in a dark, old farmhouse in Delaware, Ontario. This story originally aired on October 30th, 2023 on the Halloween episode of I Digress on 93.9FM CICK Smithers Community Radio. Story by: Nancy Haasen Produced by: Haasen Pod Music by: Question Band
Trailer · Tue, September 26, 2023
Rock Lottery Cowboys
CICK's annual fundraiser event is on October Friday the 13th at Smithers Brewing Co. Git along, lil doggies!
Thu, July 06, 2023
My body is a temple, but my mind is a garage - Kimberley MacGregor (I Digress)
BIO: A reformed bank manager, Kimberley realized she was doing a successful job of living someone else’s life—and a poor job living her own. In 2013, she launched her original songs into the world and took centre stage. She has since released three full-length albums, and was awarded Female Artist of the Year at both the 2015 and 2016 Edmonton Music Awards. In 2022, she relocated to Vancouver Island, residing in Qualicum Beach. She lovingly crafts and passionately performs songs that will move your heart, change your mind and stomp your feet. Weaving seamlessly between blues, folk and rock, her common threads are strength, vulnerability and badassery, always sizzling with soul. Check out her website: https://kimberleymacgregor.com/ Photo by Marc J Chalifoux
Tue, June 27, 2023
The Soothing Sounds of Disc Golf (Compilation)
Tracklist: 1. Chains 2. Chastity Belt 3. These Chains Are Too Heavy 4. Foot Foul 5. Was it Stable? 6. You Don't Deserve Par 7. Tail Wind, Nose Up (That's The Way I Like to Putt) 8. Start With A Destroyer 9. You Call That A Backhand? 10. Get A Rock, It's In The Tree Again And much, much more!
Tue, June 20, 2023
Adaptive Podcasting with Mick Miller
Mick Miller is a 36 year old living in Terrace, BC. Mick is a typical northern-BC type: he likes to bike, board, and fish. He works in construction for a small company in Terrace, even though he went to school to work in Marketing. Mick lives with what is called Allgrove Syndrome . Allgrove Syndrome is also called "3A" or "aaa" because the manifestation of the illness breaks down into 3 illnesses which begin with "a" — achalasia (a dysfunction of the esophagus), addisonianism (a rare long-term endocrine disorder characterized by inadequate production of the steroid hormones cortisol and aldosterone), and alacrima (insufficiency of tears). Mick, however, lives with 4A or "aaaa" because he also has autonomic neuropathy (damage to nerves that control your internal organs). Mick used to hate the term "disabled" when he was in his twenties and younger. "I did not like to identify as disabled. I also did not like the word, I thought it was dirty. I thought it belittled me. But as I've grown older and I would say matured and learned more about disability disabilities and, you know, just come to know myself better, I no longer think that word is bad." Mick's 4A symptoms limit his dexterity and mobility at times (and especially when it is cold), so working in construction has its own perks: winters off. However, that's not why he works in construction. "I have a background in marketing. I have a degree in business administration, marketing specialization, and I worked in that area for a while, but I wasn't enjoying it and I always wanted to work in the 'big kid sandbox' as people like to say," he explained. "And I didn't pursue that when I was younger cause I didn't think it was a noble career. I, I felt like I had to go to a university to prove something to myself, my peers and others. But anyway, it was, long story short I finally took the jump and left my career in marketing and I approached an owner of a small construction company here in Terrace, who some of my friends were working for, and I sat down with him and I was open about my disability and my limitations and how it would affect me on the job site. But I told him that I really wanted to, you know, get my hands dirty, work on the ground and inside the machines and if he was willing to gimme a chance, I would work my hardest and do everything to the best of my ability." Mick Miller is open about his disabilities because they do not define him. Listen to his full interview on CICK News in the link below. Also, c
Mon, June 19, 2023
Do you still love me? Riun Garner interview
Riun Garner is a musician, songwriter, actor and director living and working in Vancouver, BC. He was on I Digress to discuss his latest release "Nice To Meet Ya" which you can listen to on Spotify . Check it out!
Mon, June 05, 2023
Less is Mohr with Theresa Michelle
Singer-songwriter, artist, audio engineer and producer, Theresa makes and shares songs that reflect her experiences of family and motherhood, raising a child with a disability, and reclaiming her authentic self from trauma and chronic illness. Her mission is to encourage and inspire people who are going through tough times to have courage and be creative. Former artist name: Theresa Michelle Mohr. Listen to Theresa's music here: https://theresamichellemusic.bandcamp.com/track/trail-of-glitter
Mon, June 05, 2023
Nickybaby Nickybaby Nickybaby!
Nicholas Goszer, who records as Nickybaby, was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In his early 20s Nicky picked up a guitar for the first time and instantly started writing music. His music draws inspiration from his favourite artists, Elliott Smith, Girls, Silver Jews and The Velvet Underground. Listen to his music here: https://nickybabyforever.bandcamp.com/album/nickybaby
Mon, January 23, 2023
GWEN LOVE
My niece is officially a teenager now, so this song is about my love for her! Love you Gwenny, xoxo Aunt Pam
Tue, January 17, 2023
Burning Bridges in Quick, BC
The community of Quick is home to about 100 people. The village is divided on the north and south sides of the Bulkley River, connecting travellers on Quick Station Road to their mailboxes, as well as Round Lake Hall the community centre servicing Quick and the neighbouring villages. The Quick Bridge is a wooden Howe Truss bridge, structure built in 1921 and has been in service for 102 years. Back in October 2021 the bridge was closed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to vehicle traffic, citing an engineering report that assessed the bridge condition rating as "very poor". The members of the Quick Station Residents Association implored the Ministry to consider replacing elements of the bridge after word got out that the Ministry was leaning toward a total replacement job. This podcast episode is a year's worth of interviews with David Gillespie, member of the QSRA and a timeline of the demise of the Quick Bridge going back to 1990. This episode was produced and hosted by Pam Haasen, research by David Gillespie, and music by Joseph Bertolozzi . Interviews by David Gillespie, Bridget Gillespie, and Greg Young.
Bonus · Tue, November 15, 2022
How to speak into a microphone
This audio (video) is tips and tricks to making your voice over recording sound better! Intended for new podcasters and broadcasters who are using a mic or phone to record.
S1 E3 · Mon, November 07, 2022
The Show Show - Episode Three
On this episode of The Show Show, we use leftover interviews from the year to mash into a casserole of Space Train love. If that's all gibberish, check out episodes one and two to see what I'm talking about!
S1 E2 · Mon, November 07, 2022
The Show Show - Episode Two
Without volunteers, Smithers Community Radio would just be a whole lot of nothing. On this episode of The Show Show we talk to Laura and Christine about why they volunteered for Space Train, and what would they do differently. And Miriam Colvin talks about why live music is so important for the body.
S1 E1 · Mon, November 07, 2022
The Show Show - Episode One
Welcome to The Show Show! This short podcast looks at how the sausage was made! The sausage being Space Train, a live music event that paralleled our generation's biggest health hurdle: the PANDEMIC. So, how did we do it? And why? Tune in to find out!
S1 E2 · Mon, October 31, 2022
Scary Stories for Digressors - a poem for children
Who's to say what makes a good sibling? listen to this poem for the WORST babysitting advice!
S1 E3 · Mon, October 31, 2022
Scary Stories for Digressors - the man in the rain
Who is the man in the black hat? Don't listen if you believe in hauntings. Read by Nicole Borland Produced by Pam Haasen
S1 E1 · Mon, October 31, 2022
Scary Stories for Digressors - Haunted Haasens
O-scare and Def-Isla Haasen wrote and read a scary story! Can two kids and two adults escape the clutches of a tall, scary alien? Listen to find out! Written and read by Oscar and Isla Produced by Aunt Pam
Fri, October 14, 2022
2022 Smithers and Terrace Candidates need to be honest about promises to Indigenous Communities
*** I did not create this piece, but consulted on the production and story-boarding. I think this is an important piece to listen to and am SO PROUD of the work that Jordyn and Morgyn did to create it!*** Tune in today at 3:30PM to hear an amazing podcast by Jordyn Nalaine Morin and Morgyn Budden about how candidates for council in Town of Smithers and Terrace, BC plan to work with the Indigenous communities of the Wet'suwet'en and Tsimshian peoples if elected. This is a special CICK News piece that was produced by two young Indigenous people, so listen and LEARN. If you can't wait until 3:30 today or you're finding this post later, listen here on the CICK News website: https://www.smithersradio.com/.../cick-news-playlist... Tune in to hear these important conversations before you #vote TOMORROW SATURDAY OCT 15th! (Photo is CICK Community Journalist Jordyn Nalaine Morin)
Mon, September 05, 2022
Peekaboo from a Baby's Perspective
You think you're being funny, but you're really just scaring that poor child.
Mon, September 05, 2022
A Good joke (Horse, Skunk, Duck)
A good joke told by Emma.
Mon, September 05, 2022
A Good Joke (500 Bricks)
A good joke told by Emma.
Mon, June 27, 2022
Pam Halen - Phantom Limb
Are you already tired from social interactions? A song for what ails you.
Thu, June 23, 2022
Daajing Giids
In 2019, the Skidegate Haida Immersion Program (S.H.I.P) submitted a request to the Queen Charlotte Village Council to change the name of Queen Charlotte back to the ancestral "Daajing Giids." Daajing Giids, in the Haida language, means roughly "the hat of a child of a chief." Daajing means "hat," whereas giids means "child," but according to GwaaGanad (a member of SHIP), "giids" is an honourable term, so it likely means the child of a chief." Listen to the attached audio clip to hear the members of the program speak about what Daajing Giids means. The Skidegate Haida Immersion Program began in 1998 and has been documenting the Skidegate Haida language of Xaada Kil for the purpose of saving a language that is quickly disappearing. The protection and preservation of Xaada Kil is a lengthy process, and it is due to the efforts of Haida elders—10 very committed and dedicated Elders who are fluent speakers of the Skidegate Haida Language. The average age of these Elders is 80. The Elders attend S.H.I.P five days a week, ten months of the year. They represent approximately 50 per cent of today’s fluent Skidegate Haida speakers. Of the more than 60 Indigenous languages spoken in Canada, Haida is unlike any other. It is a language isolate (meaning it has no other language relatives, like French has with Spanish and Italian, for example) consisting of three main dialects: Alaskan (Xaat kil), Masset (Xaad kil), and Skidegate (Xaayda kil). The elders at S.H.I.P wrestle with fragments of upwards of 19 dialects in order to come to a consensus on any given translation. When no one solution can be settled on, they write down and record all of their options. Since the original request to change the village name, with an interruption in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Village of Queen Charlotte Council has been engaging with Village residents, business owners and island stakeholders to have meaningful discussions, listen, share knowledge, and ask and answer questions. In March 2022, the village disseminated a Community Response Form to formally gather opinions of residents and property owners. The results of the 380 conforming responses, which were shared at the May 2, 2022 council meeting, indicated that 48.7 per cent of respondents strongly supported a change, 11.8 per cent somewhat supported a name change, and 36.3 per cent did not support changing the name of the village. Council’s subsequent resolution on May 16, 2022 that supports restoring Daajing Giids as the municipality’s name is the most recent step in an ongoing process started in 2019 that is without precedent. To change the municipality’s name, council must ask the Minister of Municipal Affairs to advance a request to cabinet. By way o
Wed, June 22, 2022
Ground Control Ep 5 - Gavin Smith (Achievable Heights)
Gavin Smith is a man of passion and restraint. By day, he works to transform the legal landscape through his work in environmental law. His slight physique and quiet voice might conjure ideas of a bike-riding gentle soul, book smart and funny if you corner him at an event. Maybe you think he closes his eyes when he really likes a song, or feels the power of a bassline run through him. Well, if that’s what you think, I think you might’ve thought right. Gavin’s musical stylings venture from soft, fingerpicked pharyngal voicing that to me, remind me of a soft seventies offering akin to Seals & Croft or -- and he’d likely be embarrassed if he heard me say this -- Nick Drake. To hear this, find his work under the name Wedgwood on Soundcloud. https://soundcloud.com/gavin-smith-973200710 But then, he flits into this upbeat and driving bass player with the band Starlight Pines, with bouncing bass lines that start in your stomach and move through your body. The other two thirds of Starlight Pines are singer/guitarist Jordan Mitchell and drummer Gerilee McBride. https://thestarlightpines.com/music/ I spoke to Gavin before he met with Achievable Heights band member Brennan Anderson at their practice space in the alleyway, swatting away mosquitos and letting my recorder run out of card space. Hosted, edited and produced by Pammer The song Phantom Limb was written and recorded by Pam Halen Music by Ketsa The last song on the episode is Safe Journeys by Wedgwood
S1 E1 · Mon, June 20, 2022
Beside the Music Jiggle Jiggle
What is the origin of the Jiggle Jiggle song you keep hearing on Tik Tok? Beside the Music: Viral Songs Explained
Mon, June 06, 2022
I Dig 2022 Promo
Fri, May 13, 2022
Gone Girl Parody (Show Intro)
What are you thinking How are you feeling What have we done to each other? New show intro for I Digress, April 2022
S1 E4 · Thu, April 14, 2022
Ground Control Ep 4 - Adrian Teacher (Apollo Ghosts)
Apollo Ghosts formed in 2008, and their live show currently features Amanda Panda on bass, Adrian Teacher on guitar and vocals, and Dustin B on Drums. Their latest album Pink Tiger , is a 2-part, 22 song epic. Part 1 (Pink) is an intimate home recording with themes that grapple with loss, illness, death, and memory. Part 2, (Tiger) is an exuberant indie-garage rock celebration of the persistence of friendship, music and hope. Apollo ghosts draw on a long history of independent and locally focused music making, from Flying Nun to K Records to their own Vancouver scene, to reinvigorate indie guitar rock songwriting with ambition and poise. I’m speaking with singer and guitarist, Adrian Teacher today on the show about the making of the record, the sense experience of live music shows, and the band’s general excitement for their first-ever show in Smithers.
S1 E3 · Mon, March 21, 2022
Ground Control Ep 3 - Town Council and Your Favourite Band
Band dynamics. Ouch. interviews are: Brennan Anderson (Town Council) Glen Ingram (Your Favourite Band) Live Davesy (Your Favourite Band) Pammer (Your Favourite Band) Liliana Dragowska Featuring Lust for Life by Girls
Sat, March 19, 2022
Space Train 3 "Rock, we hit rock"
Godspeed, Space Train 3.
Bonus · Sat, March 12, 2022
SPTR Space Train Radio Promo
Tune in to SPTR for the hottest tracks. Space Train is your best bet on a Saturday night in Smithers.
S1 E1 · Thu, March 10, 2022
Ground Control Ep 1 - Travis Hiebert (EarthChild)
EarthChild is the solo act from hip hop artist Travis Hiebert. Travis is Cree Nehiyawak Metis, and adopted Wet'suwet'en. He is best known for his work in the hip hop duo Mob Bounce (whom the Snotty Nose Rez Kids champion in numerous interviews). EarthChild's music is political, uplifting, exuberant, and catchy. If you want an example of that, check out his single Feel The Vibe , it became an instant jam in my playlist. The song at the end of the interview is Fail / Fall with Manitoba artist Stun. Find EarthChild's music online at https://soundcloud.com/earthchildmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qAN7JzQdbYU0I7TsO3OmY?si=f-6NL_z0R_u0yP57OPpHVA
S1 E2 · Thu, March 10, 2022
Ground Control Ep 2 - Jess Rampling (Apples)
Jessica Rampling is the lead singer of the Prince George / Haida Gwaii band APPLES. APPLES is noise/rock/sax grunge and I loved seeing them live at a outdoor show in the summer of 2021 called Future Fest. Their album is called About The Future and it released this year, in 2022. Check out their music here: https://soundcloud.com/apples-music The song at the end of the interview is Called Grace off their album About The Future.
Tue, February 22, 2022
Digressication Mega Monster Radio Shooooooooow
You'll tune in to the entire frequency but you only need the EDGE
Tue, February 08, 2022
Mattdupond Drive
Good luck getting rid of that God-awful earworm. Mullholland Drive parody for a birthday.
Tue, January 25, 2022
Dear Keyes: Opposable Thumbs (I Digress)
Fast one.
Mon, January 24, 2022
Larry David: Disappointed (I Digress)
Prettay prettay prettay sad
Mon, January 24, 2022
Leonardo Dicapitated: Gross (I Digress)
Can you believe Leo called?
Mon, January 24, 2022
Goodpammer Trailer
As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a DJ.
Tue, December 21, 2021
XMas Rant (Clark Griswold Parody)
For I Digress, my weekly radio show on Smithers Community Radio
Tue, December 21, 2021
A Digress Carol
By Charles Diggins For my radio show I Digress on Smithers Community Radio
Tue, December 21, 2021
Pammer The Red Nosed Reindeer
Having some fun for my radio show (i Digress) for the holidays!
Mon, November 01, 2021
French Onion Spook + "Bearly" Made it
‘ French Onion Spook’ was original story written by Pam Haasen and Naomi Kavka. French Onion spook was produced and voiced by Pam Haasen, with additional voices from Carmela and Mystery Man from Safeway Smithers. The instrumental music in this show is by Pulse Emitter and humanfobia. Happy Halloween! Bearly Made It is a hair-raising tale of a hiker BARELY making it out of a in-tents situation, submitted by Matthew Simmons.
S1 E1 · Wed, August 25, 2021
Work In Progress: Kuun Jaadas
Kuun Jaadas is good at talking. Adeana Young, which is her English name, has been making a name for herself as a powerful force in Haida politics. She received a lot of attention as the spokesperson for the G̲aandlee Guu Jaalang, or the “daughters of the rivers” when they announced on July 9 that two luxury sport fishing resorts have disrespected Haida law and jurisdiction , and are putting island residents at risk by reopening despite the ongoing Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) state of emergency measures, which do not permit non-essential travel at this time. After several community meetings, the release said, the matriarchs are upholding Haida law through the occupation of two ancient villages, Kung and Sk’aawats. At that time, Adeana was still on the Old Masset Council, who were facing their own challenges of holding community meetings and council sessions via zoom. After Kuun Jaadas, Adeana Young was not re-elected to council last December, she started setting her sights on her next platform: running for the Green Party federally in the riding of Skeena Bulkley Valley . At 327,275 square kms, the riding of Skeena-Bulkley Valley is a daunting area to represent. The land here is unceded Wet’suwet’en territory, strong-willed and sovereign Nisga’a territory, and Haida historical powerhouses (to name a few) with a smattering of settler communities, cities, villages and towns. Haida Gwaii is over 200 kms from the coast of the province across the Hecate Strait. The people who live on the archipelago of Haida Gwaii have been represented by mainlanders for over 2 decade s. 'Work in Progress' is a series created and hosted by Pam Haasen for CICK News in Smithers, BC. The series interviews women in leadership positions in the north about their path to power and the progress they are making for the province. The following clip is an excerpt from Pam's conversation with Kuun Jaadas while on Haida Gwaii. Kuun Jaadas is speaking about why she got into politics and more specifically, how she is trying to reimagine running a campaign in a historically NDP-led riding.
Thu, May 20, 2021
Dr. Mary Berbee on the discovery of "Witches Cauldron" in BC
It's so exciting! A super rare fungi was discovered in our northern neck of the woods (literally) here in BC. Near Huble Homestead, a historical site about 40 km north of Prince George in Northern BC, someone spotted a very strange looking fungi (see episode photo) and it turns out that it's never been documented to have existed in the entire province of British Columbia. Needless to say, this has been a very exciting week for botanists and mycological nerds. Listen to my interview with UBC's Botany Professor Dr. Mary Berbee for CICK News about what this discovery means for our old growth forests in BC.
S1 E7 · Thu, May 06, 2021
Sea Change Episode 7: Rosemary Ommer
In the final episode of Sea Change , Pam Haasen talks with Rosemary Ommer, the retired Executive Director of Coasts Under Stress , an organization that researches the ways in which changes in society and the environment in coastal British Columbia and coastal Newfoundland and Labrador. Rosemary has a simple message to share about securing a future for both of our coasts in Canada: think small. Make little changes that can effect positive results in order to change policy and protect the ecology of the water and the livelihood of the Indigenous communities who have mastered balance.
Mon, April 26, 2021
Sea Change Episode 6: Dr. Maycira Costa
Today’s guest is someone who’s name came up in internet searches I did about seaweed / seaweed research / women in science. Funnily enough, it was Dafne Romero Salazar, my guest from episode 2 of Sea Change, who told me that I really had to speak to Dr. Maycira Costa about the research she’s been doing. During her time at Uni of Vic, Dr.Costa has built the SPECTRAL lab, for investigating spectral characteristics of the Earth’s surface Dr Costa’s latest research is to discover and digitize the presence of kelp along BC’s coast by studying interaction of light energy with organic and inorganic material in water. To do this, her and her team have used satellite images from the 80’s, technology old enough to know what dial-up internet sounds like, but get this: as a total fluke, she discovered that nautical maps from the 18th and 19the century had already mapped out the presence of kelp forests along the coast.
Mon, April 26, 2021
Sea Change Episode 5: Eva Hill
This podcast is about the coast of British Columbia and the way that people live on it. Today's guest, Eva Hill's perspective is one that actually fell in my lap, and I’m so thankful to have this addition: that, of someone who just lives, doesn’t study or wax philosophical about the relationship of kelp to people, she just goes out there and lives it! In this episode of sea change, you’ll hear Eva’s stories of her children and husband, and of picking seagull eggs for her father in-law. Stories of her relationship to the water, and the food sources that fuelled her as a child, and then experience of raising your own children from the land and sea.
S1 E4 · Thu, April 15, 2021
Sea Change Episode 4: Cam Hill
Episode 4 is host and producer Pam's conversation with educator, influential community member, fisher, and Gitga'at First Nation councillor Cameron Hill. Listen to Cam's stories of harvesting seaweed in Txalgiuw (Hartley Bay, British Columbia) as a child and his hopes for the future generations of eco-conscious citizens of BC and the world.
S1 E3 · Thu, April 08, 2021
Sea Change Episode 3: Louis Druehl
In episode 3, host Pam Haasen spoke with "The Godfather of Cultivation" Louis Druehl. He has written multiple books about seaweed, including titles like Pacific Seaweeds: A Guide to Common Seaweeds of the West Coast and Cedar, Salmon, and Weed, a fictional story written about a town much like Bamfield, where he resides. Louis has been featured in TIME, acknowledging the sheer amount of research and innovation he has contributed to understanding seaweed and kelp farming. Louis Druehl is also a Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University where he taught and researched kelp for 36 years. He's even had a type of kelp and a genus of kelp named after him! CICK News is live at 93.9FM at 8AM and 2PM every Tuesday and Thursday, check it out here: https://www.smithersradio.com/program/cick-news
S1 E1 · Thu, April 01, 2021
BVFMS Society Pages Briefcast: March 2021
This is the first BVFMS newsletter podcast for March 2021. In this episode, we take a look back since the last Midsummer Music Festival in 2019 and bring you up to speed. New board, no festival, and new Virtual Coffeehouses. Interviews: Karen Diemart Nicole Widen Hosted by P.S. Haasen
S1 E2 · Thu, April 01, 2021
Sea Change Episode 2: Dafne Romero-Salazar
Episode 2 features Dafne Romero-Salazar, owner and operator of North Pacific Kelp Wild Foods Inc. on Haida Gwaii. Dafne has a rich background as a filmmaker and mushroom hunter. Her life is anatomy, food science, art, film, history, and of course, kelp. I spoke with Dafne about how she went from Mexico to Canada, and why she fell in deep (get it?) with seaweed. Sea Change is a series of 7 interviews with scientists, food harvesters, families, activists, and authors who have devoted their life to the ocean. Sea Change is hosted and produced by Pam Haasen for CICK Smithers Community Radio.
S1 E1 · Tue, March 30, 2021
Sea Change Episode One: Nancy J. Turner
Episode one of Sea Change features University of Victoria Emeritus Professor of Environmental Studies and Ethnobotanist Nancy J. Turner , who mixes botany and ecology with anthropology, geography and linguistics in her work. Nancy has worked with First Nations elders and cultural specialists in northwestern North America for over 50 years, collaborating with Indigenous communities to help document, retain and promote their traditional knowledge of plants and habitats, including Indigenous foods, materials and medicines, as well as language and vocabulary relating to plants and environments. Her interests also include the roles of plants and animals in narratives, ceremonies, language and belief systems.
Trailer · Tue, March 30, 2021
Sea Change Trailer
Sea Change is a series of conversations about British Columbia's coastal underwater forest. Host Pamela Haasen focuses on seaweed and kelp and the role it plays in the lives of people who live by the ocean. Learn about the latest scientific explorations of the vast Pacific kelp forests, or the proper way to pull seaweed to encourage growth, or what to do on a rainy day during seaweed camp when you can't go out and pick. Sea Change is a conversational podcast series hosted by Pamela Haasen for CICK News in Smithers, BC.
Bonus · Tue, March 02, 2021
I'm New Here BONUS Episode!
Let's wrap up this series with the last of my conversation with River Wilde, and we can revisit each of my guests with one last question: Where is your favourite place in the Valley? I'm New Here is a podcast produced by Haasen Pod, and was funded by the Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council. This episode features: River Wilde Karen Diemart Wayne Peterson Craig Stewart Ivy Watson Angelika Langen
S1 E3 · Sun, February 21, 2021
I'm New Here Episode Three
Episode three has Pam talking to a 95 year old Danish man named Wayne Peterson. He is a World War ll surviver, farmer, rancher, logger, and one slick sonuvagun. Also on this episode are the second parts of interviewees we heard from in episode one. Karen Diemart talks candidly about what she was going to miss about the Valley. In the midst of packing and reminiscing, Karen shares insight to making the most out of living in the Valley. Ivy Watson and I talk about the best parts of living here and the best parts of leaving here. Check out haasenpod.com for full transcripts of each episode of I'm New Here. Stay tuned to haasen pod for the last (and bonus) episode of I'm New Here.
Sun, February 14, 2021
I'm New Here Episode Two
In this episode, we meet River Wilde, a Kispiox Valley resident who left and came back to the Valley (and brought burlesque with them). We also speak with Craig Stewart, a yogi, ski instructor, bad-job-shirker, and Smithers resident from Germany. I'm New Here is a production of haasen pod and was funded by the Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council. Music by Makaih Beats Clip from the youtube series Dave, Pat and a Map .
Trailer · Sat, February 06, 2021
I'm New Here Trailer
I’m New Here is a woven narrative of the people who make the Bulkley Valley unique. How does one choose Smithers as a place to live? Industry, lifestyle, and escapism are good places to start. I’m New Here is a 3-part series funded by the BVC Arts Council and hosted and produced by Pam Haasen. Follow haasen pod on your listening app to hear more from Pam.
S1 E1 · Sat, February 06, 2021
I'm New Here Episode One
Welcome to I'm New Here, a podcast from the Bulkley Valley. The Bulkley Valley has a beautiful landscape nestled in the interior of Northwest British Columbia. The scenery is lush, rolling green hills divided by the eye-popping Widzinkwah River that runs west along Highway 16. This podcast is a postcard from me, a newbie to the Valley out to the rest of the world to meet some of the characters that make the Valley so unique. In this episode, I introduce you to Karen Diemart, a powerhouse in the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, but I know Karen because I volunteered at a festival where she was revered as a stalwart leader for the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society. Then you meet Ivy Watson, a 20-something stuck in the "millennial life lava" of knowing what you want, taking what you know, and making something new that wasn't there before. Lastly in this episode I meet Angelika Langen, owner and operator of the Northern Lights Wildlife Society, a world-renowned animal rescue and release operation. Angelika asked me to meet her at the Society's grounds where I got to experience the vastness of the shelter and the variety of animals inhabiting the place! I'm New Here is a 3 part series hosted and produced by Pam Haasen.
Wed, December 30, 2020
Episode Three: Glenn Naziel
Glenn Naziel has lived in Skeena Place in Northern BC for over 8 years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic issued a lockdown on all longterm care facilities, he has suffered the loss of any sense of sociality or normalcy.
Wed, December 30, 2020
Episode Two: Doug Sebastian
Doug Sebastian talks about how his life has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and he was forced to stay away from his family and friends and remain in isolation until further notice.
S1 E1 · Tue, December 29, 2020
Episode One: The Meadows
Listen to the stories from three women living in The Meadows, a long term care facility in Smithers, BC. Interviewees: Stella Barnes, Anne Toporowsky, Myrtle McIntyre
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