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  1. #302 The Mall Ice Rink Where Kids Go Pro

    11h ago

    #302 The Mall Ice Rink Where Kids Go Pro

    Ravia sits down with Kanwar Sandhu and Sonny Sekhon to explain why the Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament at West Edmonton Mall feels like the loudest, most electric week in youth hockey. We share the traditions, the history, and the new push to build leadership and inclusivity alongside elite U10 competition.  • What The Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament is and why it’s best on best U10 hockey  • The shock factor of watching 9 and 10 year olds play at a pro level  • How 472 alumni reaching the NHL changes how you see the rink  • Favourite memories from the tournament including meeting NHL players and collecting signatures  • What makes the experience special for kids and parents from swag to theme days  • Where the tournament started and how it became a 37 year Edmonton tradition  • What’s new this year including more teams and a skills combine  • BRICK Leadership and why respect inclusivity character and kindness are taught on purpose  • How parents are brought into the leadership work and why that matters  • The When They Were 10 book and where to find it  Tune in weekly on Mondays & Thursdays to TURN it up with Ravia on 97.9 FM or live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com IG: @theuniversalradio

    25 min
  2. #301 TURNing it up with Councillor Tang, Ward Karhiio

    12h ago

    #301 TURNing it up with Councillor Tang, Ward Karhiio

    We talk with Edmonton City Councillor Keren Tang about what record rainfall reveals about stormwater capacity, flood response, and what residents can do before the next surge hits. We also connect everyday local issues in Ward Karhiio from schools and safety to transit operations, fireworks rules, disability policy anxiety, aging in place, and the realities of infill redevelopment.  • How Edmonton’s drainage system works day to day and why surge events overwhelm it  • Where residents can report flooding concerns and how the city and Epcor respond  • Homeowner prep basics like sump pumps, downspouts, and clearing eavestroughs  • What city council can and cannot do on school capacity and education policy  • School zone safety limits after photo radar changes and what design can still do  • Why a youth-focused violence prevention approach needs a community-wide lens  • What constituents fear about the AISH to ADAP transition and why clarity matters  • Why centralized fireworks shows reduce illegal backyard fireworks risks  • How to enforce fireworks bylaws while pushing back on racist online narratives  • Why the Valley Line Southeast operations change to ETS opens a chance to fine-tune signals  • What aging in place looks like through transit, FCSS grants, and senior supports  • How infill concerns break down and what the construction accountability program aims to fix  Tune in weekly on Mondays & Thursdays to TURN it up with Ravia on 97.9 FM or live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com IG: @theuniversalradio

    38 min
  3. #300 TURNing it up with JR Rhodes

    16h ago

    #300 TURNing it up with JR Rhodes

    We sit down with Edmonton artist JR Rhodes to unpack the meaning behind Awaiting King and why he’s ready to share a more personal, culture-rooted sound. We talk perfectionism, faith and family, plus the real behind-the-scenes work that turns singles into an EP people can live with.  • The idea of being “chosen” while still waiting for the moment  • Taking control of production and mixing to protect authenticity  • Learning when to stop chasing perfect and actually release the art  • Drawing inspiration from South Asian heritage, God, and his grandmother Elvira  • Journaling and writing from different perspectives to shape each song  • Going from sports kid to music nerd to taking the career seriously  • Balancing long-term goals with small wins like nominations and placements  • Testing songs through listening parties and consumer feedback  • What’s next for the release timeline and his new single “Trying”  Tune in weekly on Mondays & Thursdays to TURN it up with Ravia on 97.9 FM or live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com IG: @theuniversalradio

    41 min
  4. #299 Climate Anxiety

    6d ago

    #299 Climate Anxiety

    We talk about climate anxiety as a real, complex response to climate change, and we name the grief, anger, guilt and dread that can come with it. We also focus on why this lands differently for the South Asian diaspora and share practical ways to cope without slipping into hopelessness.  • Defining climate anxiety as an umbrella term that includes more than anxiety  • Explaining why it is not a DSM diagnosis while still being legitimate and measurable  • Personal triggers like adult allergies, rising pollen and wildfire smoke  • Research snapshots on prevalence and who reports higher levels  •The South Asian lens, including UNICEF risk rankings and wet bulb temperature  • How floods, heat waves, monsoon shifts and air pollution shape daily life and future planning  • Compounding stressors like school pressure, job markets and limited mental health supports  • Coping tools: name it, set news boundaries, take small actions, find community  • Grounding and body-based techniques for acute moments  Tune in weekly with Gurjeet on Wellbeing Wednesdays at 6 PM on 97.9 FM or live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com IG: @theuniversalradio

    36 min
  5. #297 Mendhi Night

    Jun 19

    #297 Mendhi Night

    Ravia traces how Mendhi moves from a humble desert plant to one of the most meaningful wedding rituals across South Asia, North Africa, the Middle East, and the diaspora in Canada. I also dig into what modern Mendhi nights look like now, and what respect and safety should mean when henna goes global.  • The rise of new wedding add-ons like Y2K parties and what that says about changing culture  • What henna is, how lawsone stains skin, and why the plant lasts for weeks  • Henna’s history from ancient Egypt to the Indian subcontinent and beyond  • How trade routes, religion, and migration spread henna across continents  • What a South Asian Mendhi night looks like, from timing to paste ingredients to hidden initials  • The meaning of songs, grief, joy, and a women-centred space  • Regional styles like Moroccan geometric patterns and Gulf Khaleeji designs  • Modernization through Instagram trends, Pinterest aesthetics, and professional wedding industries  • Appreciation versus appropriation, plus the dangers of PPD “black henna”  Tune in weekly on Mondays & Thursdays to TURN it up with Ravia on 97.9 FM or live-stream at www.theuniversalradio.com IG: @theuniversalradio

    39 min
  6. #298 How Music Shapes Memory Mood And Motion

    Jun 19

    #298 How Music Shapes Memory Mood And Motion

    Music is a direct line into memory, emotion, movement, and focus because the brain encodes sound alongside our life experiences. We connect the research to real life tools, from rhythm for rehab to playlists and nature sounds for nervous system regulation.  • How the hippocampus links songs to autobiographical memories and strong emotions  • What research suggests about music and memory recall in Alzheimer’s and dementia  • Why rhythm activates motor networks and supports social bonding  • How rhythmic auditory stimulation can help movement after stroke and in Parkinson’s  • How music listening can boost creative thinking and cognitive flexibility  • How music therapy supports mood, anxiety reduction, and emotional awareness  • How tempo and sound frequencies can shift arousal, sleepiness, and attention  • Simple self care playlist ideas for breathwork, journaling, comfort, and workouts  • Why playing instruments supports executive control and neuroplasticity  • How nature sounds and ASMR can reduce stress and restore attention    Stay up to date with our podcasts on our socials at the Universal Radio and stream us wherever you get your podcasts.  IG: @theuniversalradio

    21 min
  7. TURN x BTS Mix

    Jun 11

    TURN x BTS Mix

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    1 hr
  8. #293 What If Popular Media Is Teaching Us Fear?

    Jun 5

    #293 What If Popular Media Is Teaching Us Fear?

    We dig into how movies and TV shape what people believe about mental illness, from fear-based villain stories to glossy “tortured genius” myths. We also highlight what healthier representation looks like when shows normalize therapy, medication, recovery, and real human complexity.  • Villainization tropes that use diagnosis as a motive for evil  • Split as an example of DID being linked to danger  • Cultivation theory and how repeated images reshape “reality”  • Stats on violence portrayals and why they stick in the audience mind  • Lack of racial diversity in mental illness representation on screen  • Eomanticization of mental illness through the “tortured genius” lens  • A Beautiful Mind and the harmful willpower-over-medication message  • Community stigma around psychiatric medication and seeking help  • Strong portrayals of depression, addiction, PTSD, grief and therapy  • Adolescence as a complicated and nuanced middle ground  • What good representation needs: recovery, diversity, normalized care  Tune in weekly to Wellbeing Wednesday with Gurjeet Gill on The Universal Radio Network, 97.9 FM in Edmonton, or globally at www.theuniversalradio.com IG: @theuniversalradio

    42 min
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Welcome to The Universal Radio Network's podcast page, here you can access our interviews, discussions & podcasts. Visit our website at www.theuniversalradio.com or follow us on social media for updates!Instagram: @theuniversalradioTwitter: @theuniversalrad

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  • Creator
    The Universal Radio Network
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    304
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 TURN it up!
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