88 episodes

An original podcast featuring interviews with people who are doing amazing things in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, but are flying under the radar. Former CBC journalist is Eric Anderson is the creator, host and producer of the podcast.

YXE Underground Eric Anderson

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 91 Ratings

An original podcast featuring interviews with people who are doing amazing things in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, but are flying under the radar. Former CBC journalist is Eric Anderson is the creator, host and producer of the podcast.

    Season Six - Episode Eight - Saskatoon Search and Rescue

    Season Six - Episode Eight - Saskatoon Search and Rescue

    There is a group of extremely dedicated and well-trained volunteers in Saskatoon who are always ready to help in a moment’s notice when a person is declared missing. These volunteers make up Saskatoon Search and Rescue and they are not only doing amazing work in our community but the entire province as well. We introduce you to these volunteers in this episode of YXE Underground.

    • 45 min
    Walking With Lisa - March 2024

    Walking With Lisa - March 2024

    A new Walking With Lisa episode finds Lisa Greig discussing the topic of indifference and why it's alright if there are people in the world who are indifferent towards us. As always, Lisa explores the topic with empathy and compassion and shares some wonderful insights with host, Eric Anderson. Lisa also gives listeners an update on her new job!

    • 19 min
    Season Six - Episode Seven - Candace Ukrainetz

    Season Six - Episode Seven - Candace Ukrainetz

    Music plays so many roles in our lives. It brings us together through live concerts, it can help us change our mood or amplify how we are feeling in a certain moment, and as you will hear in this episode of YXE Underground, music has the power to form meaningful relationships and spark joy. Candace Ukrainetz is a music therapist at Sherbrooke Community Centre, a long term care home in Saskatoon, and shares how she uses music to connect with residents in this episode.

    • 50 min
    Season Six - Episode Six - Kinsmen Foundation and Telemiracle

    Season Six - Episode Six - Kinsmen Foundation and Telemiracle

    The Kinsmen Telemiracle fundraiser is a Saskatchewan institution that brings people together to support a wonderful cause, but the work of the Kinsmen Foundation actually occurs throughout the year. In this episode of YXE Underground, host Eric Anderson discovers how people and organizations connect with the Kinsmen Foundation and why volunteers like Raelynn Nicholson and Tyler Hall are so passionate about this cause.

    • 35 min
    Walking With Lisa - February 2024

    Walking With Lisa - February 2024

    Walking with Lisa returns for 2024 with Saskatoon social worker, mother and mental health advocate, Lisa Grieg. In this episode, Lisa talks about the power of pivots and embracing necessary plot twists in your life. It's a wonderful conversation that Lisa connects with a major plot twist in her own life that she shares with listeners.

    • 17 min
    Season Six - Episode Five - The Hospice at Glengarda

    Season Six - Episode Five - The Hospice at Glengarda

    The final days and moments of a person's life can be uncomfortable subjects for people to think about, let alone discuss with others. However, what host Eric Anderson discovers in this episode is that the Hospice at Glengarda, Saskatchewan's first stand alone hospice, is full of light, laughter and gratitude. Eric takes you inside the Hospice at Glengarda in this episode of YXE Underground.

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
91 Ratings

91 Ratings

heagz1234321 ,

Love it

We often times only hear the negative parts of news stories and about peoples work. This podcast is the opposite. It showcases people who love what they do and shares beautiful stories of average people changing lives, close to home.

ron neelon ,

Fantastic!

Amazing podcast. Insightful and thought provoking.

jms_dot_py ,

Fantastic human interest podcast

Eric and his team do such an amazing job of finding unique stories of people making a difference in Saskatoon. I learn something new about my community every episode!

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