Overheard Podcast

Overheard Studio

The Best Podcast in the Bow Valley. We dive into local topics, news, music, comedy and anything related to Banff.

  1. 2d ago

    Experience HOWL, Land Based Learning and why it Works.

    Everyone says to get out there and experience life. Finding the time, money and confidence to do it is another story. This week on the Overheard Podcast, we’re joined by Adam and Morgan from The HOWL Experience, a Canmore based charitable organization helping young people build confidence, find connection and discover direction through hands on, land based learning. From the pressure to choose a career to the cost of trying something new, we explore how young people are supposed to figure out their futures when opportunities to explore them can feel out of reach. Adam and Morgan share what they’re hearing from participants and what can happen when learning moves beyond the classroom and into the community. We get into the lasting effects of pandemic isolation, the difference between connecting online and belonging in person, and why working with your hands, spending time on the land and getting a little uncomfortable can teach us something at any age. We also explore Reconciliation through education, HOWL’s relationships with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and stories of participants finding purpose somewhere they never expected. Instead of only asking what someone wants to do for a living, what changes when we ask what they want to give to the world? This episode continues our Living in Balance: The Future of the Bow Valley series, in partnership with the Biosphere Institute and made possible by support from the Town of Banff. Thanks to our community sponsors, Drinkshaft and Defending Awesome, for supporting the show. Like, subscribe and share this episode with someone finding their own path, or helping someone else find theirs. See you next Tuesday!!

    Experience HOWL, Land Based Learning and why it Works.

  2. Oct 20

    Mental Health Day 2026 Book Release with Scott Walker

    Some milestones deserve a whole room of people cheering you on. This week, we’re on location celebrating Scott Walker’s first officially published book and catching the action at his release and signing. If you joined us for episode 70, you’ll recognize Scott. This time, we’re catching up as he turns a new page in his mental health advocacy. Before getting into the celebrations, we sit down with Andrea, a longtime friend of Scott’s and fellow mental health advocate, to help set the stage for the occasion. Scott’s book, 9 Steps to Having a Healing Psych Ward Experience: The Ultimate Guide for Patients, Family, & Friends!, brings attention to an experience that can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. Written for both patients and the people supporting them, it centers on the possibility of healing and opens up a conversation that deserves more space. Join us for a night of connection, conversation, and celebrating a local voice helping bring mental health into the open. Scott’s book is now available to purchase directly through him or online. And if you haven’t heard our original conversation, head back to episode 70 to get to know the person behind the pages. Subscribe for more Bow Valley stories and conversations with the people who make this community what it is. See You Next Tuesday!!

    Mental Health Day 2026 Book Release with Scott Walker

  3. Oct 14

    Alberta Referendum Special with Banff-Kanaskis MLA Sarah Elmeligi

    A vote meant to send a message could give politicians permission to do something you never intended. That’s one of the concerns we unpack with Banff–Kananaskis MLA Sarah Elmeligi as we dig into Alberta’s referendum, what the questions are asking and how the results could be used long after the ballots are counted. Sarah is clear about where she stands. We get into why she opposes these proposals, what she believes the wording leaves open to interpretation, and how voters can weigh the promises being made against the outcomes that remain uncertain. We also discuss the frustrations driving this debate, because disagreeing with a proposed solution doesn’t mean dismissing the grievances behind it. From equalization and voting power to federal law, Indigenous treaty rights and Alberta’s identity, this conversation goes beyond the headlines. We explore what greater provincial autonomy could mean, what would require further negotiations, and why these decisions deserve a closer look from everyone who calls Alberta home. We also discuss mail-in ballots, election safeguards and Sarah’s concerns about data security and foreign interference. With so much political information coming through our social feeds, we talk about checking the claims we’re seeing and understanding who might benefit from shaping the conversation. Whatever your position, take part. You don’t have to agree with Sarah to hear her perspective, challenge her arguments or use this conversation as a starting point for your own research. Read each question. Look into what could follow. Make sure the answer you mark reflects the decision you want to support. Then get out there and vote. Find official referendum questions, voting locations and identification requirements at the Elections Alberta website Like, subscribe and share this episode with someone who’s still making sense of the ballot. See You Next Tuesday!!

    Alberta Referendum Special with Banff-Kanaskis MLA Sarah Elmeligi

  4. Oct 7

    Queer(y)ing Ecology with the Biosphere Institute

    The closer we look at nature, the harder it becomes to fit it into neat little boxes. A few weeks ago, during the public run of the Queer(y)ing Ecologies art exhibition at artsPlace in Canmore, we stepped inside the gallery to explore the artwork, stories and ideas behind the project. In this episode, we’re joined by Tanya, a queer ecologist from the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley who played a major role in curating the exhibition and bringing it to life. Together, we explore the same-sex relationships and behaviours found throughout the natural world, why many of these examples have historically been overlooked or left out of traditional narratives, and what they can teach us about diversity, identity and belonging. Created with support from Canmore Pride and the Biosphere Institute, the exhibition used art, science and lived experience to challenge some of the ideas we’ve inherited about what is considered “normal” or “natural.” It also created space for members of the Bow Valley’s queer community to share their experiences and their relationship with the land around them. This conversation continues our Living in Balance series, exploring the people, projects and ideas helping shape a more inclusive and sustainable future for the Bow Valley. As our celebration of Pride continues, we’re highlighting the art, the work and the incredible community behind Queer(y)ing Ecologies and discovering a side of nature many of us were never taught about. See You Next Tuesday!!

  5. Sep 29

    What Pride Means in a Town Like Banff

    Banff knows how to welcome the world. But what does it take to feel like you belong here? With Banff Pride just around the corner, we sit down with River, a longtime Bow Valley local and Banff Pride volunteer coordinator, for a conversation about queer community in a town where people are always coming and going. We talk about River’s first experiences of Pride in Banff, the moments that have stayed with them, and why this week matters beyond the shows and celebrations. We also get into what it looks like to show up for one another, whether you’ve been part of the community for years or you’re still figuring out where you fit. Banff Pride runs October 2–12, starting with the March and Flag Raising. Listen in, then find your way to take part at banffpride.ca. Thanks to Drinkshaft and Defending Awesome for supporting Overheard. See You Next Tuesday!!

    What Pride Means in a Town Like Banff

  6. Sep 22

    Saving the Bow Valley, One Meal at a Time with the Co + Kitchen and the Biosphere Institute

    Can cooking dinner help protect the Bow Valley? In this episode of the Overheard Podcast, we head to the Co + Kitchen in Canmore for the Harnessing the Power of Food workshop, hosted in partnership with the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley. We were given a Bow Valley Food Alliance Fresh Food Box, split into teams and tasked with putting our own twist on a selection of provided recipes. Along the way, we learned practical ways to reduce food waste, make the most of what is available locally and seasonally, and rethink the environmental impact of the food we eat every day. After the workshop, we sat down with Ed and Yuka to discuss why accessible community spaces like the Co + Kitchen are so important in the Bow Valley. We explore the connections between food security, affordability, waste, community and the environment, and how small actions can add up to something much bigger. This episode is part of our Living in Balance series, produced in partnership with the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley and made possible by the Town of Banff’s Positive Environmental Impact Grant. Like, subscribe and let us know: what is one small change you have made to reduce food waste at home? See You Next Tuesday!!

    Saving the Bow Valley, One Meal at a Time with the Co + Kitchen and the Biosphere Institute

  7. Sep 15

    Launchpad with Tyler Woods

    You only get one debut album, and Tyler Wood left nothing off the table. Less than 24 hours after the release of Launchpad, we sat down with the Canmore singer songwriter to talk about the years of life, personal struggles and musical influences behind the record. Tyler takes us back to his formative years, his time in Brazil and the heavy metal music that first made him feel something. We get into finding his voice, building a recognizable identity and eventually making the transition into country music, even when he was not sure he was “country enough.” The conversation goes well beyond the album as Tyler opens up about men’s mental health, learning not to hide what he is feeling and how songwriting helped him better understand himself. He also shares what it was like being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how that gave him a new perspective on his childhood and the relationship he shared with his mom. At its heart, Launchpad is dedicated to Tyler’s late mom. Throughout the episode, he reflects on their relationship, the ways she shaped him and how creating this album helped him better understand both her and himself. We also dive into his songwriting process, the importance of staying raw and why sometimes the best thing an artist can do is get out of the music’s way. Launchpad is available now. Listen to the full episode to hear the stories behind Tyler’s debut album and what it took to finally put them into the world. This episode is brought to you by Drinkshaft, the Bow Valley’s number one grab and go nitro infused non alcoholic cold brew. Big thanks to our second community sponsor, Defending Awesome, Banff’s one stop print shop and graphic design experts. If you enjoy the episode, give us a like and subscribe. Around 70 percent of our viewers are not subscribed, and clicking that little button helps the show tremendously. See You Next Tuesday!!

    Launchpad with Tyler Woods

  8. Sep 8

    Samuel Dickie on Ultrarunning, Mental Battles and a Terrifying Wildlife Encounter

    By popular demand, Banff ultramarathon runner Samuel Dickie joins us on the Overheard Podcast, fresh off the biggest win of his career. Sam recently became the overall winner of the 2026 Canadian Death Race, completing 118 kilometers and roughly 4,770 meters of climbing in an incredible 13 hours, 25 minutes and 13 seconds. That victory adds to a racing resume that already includes winning the 120-kilometer Golden Ultra, placing second at the Zion 100K and finishing ninth in the Moab 240, a nearly 400-kilometer race through the Utah desert. But this conversation goes far beyond race results. Sam opens up about the mental battles that come with pushing your body to its limits, the addictive side of ultrarunning and why he continues choosing challenges built around discomfort. We get into his relationship with the mountains, training through Bow Valley winters, the work and expense behind competing at this level and the moment he realized he could win the Canadian Death Race. Then there’s the wildlife encounter. During another massive backcountry endeavor, Sam found himself alone with a predator that followed and circled him for nearly 20 minutes. It is easily one of the craziest wildlife stories we’ve ever heard, on or off the show, and you’ll have to hear Sam tell it to understand just how intense the situation became. This episode is brought to you by Drinkshaft, the Bow Valley’s grab and go nitro cold brew, with continued support from Defending Awesome, Banff’s one stop print shop and graphic design experts. If you enjoy the episode, please give us a like, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Every little bit helps us continue sharing stories from around the Bow Valley and beyond. See you next Tuesday!!

    Samuel Dickie on Ultrarunning, Mental Battles and a Terrifying Wildlife Encounter
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The Best Podcast in the Bow Valley. We dive into local topics, news, music, comedy and anything related to Banff.

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  • Creator
    Overheard Studio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Explicit
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