Wondering what to do with all your free time after this semester ends? The Faculty of Arts has you covered. We compiled a list of 10 noteworthy podcasts created by McGill students and McGill-affiliated organizations for you to check out during the holidays.
1. Adults Doing Things (In Sustainability)
First on our list is Adults Doing Things (In Sustainability) brought to you by McGill鈥檚 Research and Sustainability Network. Each episode of this podcast explores different areas in which sustainability plays a role. Thus far, episodes have covered topics like urban geography, climate policy, clean energy, new technologies, and more. They interview various experts in their respective fields on each subject.
If you鈥檙e looking for interdisciplinary content that all relates back to sustainability, then this is the podcast for you!
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2. Points Critiques
The French Literature Department presents the French-language podcast Points Critiques, which focuses on French literature and culture in Quebec, as well as how language plays into the unique dynamics present in Canadian society.
Recently, this podcast interviewed Professor Alain Farah, who teaches in the department, and was a recent recipient of the Governor General鈥檚 Prize.
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3. In Brief
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If you study politics or are interested in the latest news headlines, the McGill Journal of Political Studies鈥� podcast In Brief will surely keep you occupied this winter. This podcast focuses on an article relating to a current or relevant topic in politics and news. The discussion is between the author of the article and an interviewee, both of whom are students.
We recommend Episode 2, an interview with Sophie Wirzba discussing her article titled 鈥淐onservation as Colonialism - Legacies of Exclusion and Prospects for Inclusion.鈥�
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4. The McGill Tribune Podcast
One of McGill鈥檚 renowned and well-loved campus newspapers, The McGill Tribune, hosts a self-titled podcast containing multiple subsections. Much like their written work, the podcast episodes cover a wide array of disciplines and subjects.
For instance, they have their Change Makers series, where a staff member or editor will interview someone (usually a McGill alum or current student) who has actively worked to make a difference. One interesting episode is the Change Makers interview with Tori Ford, the founder of Medical Herstory, and advocate for gender health equity.
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5. Arts After Hours
The Faculty of Arts Communications Division鈥檚 very own podcast, Arts After Hours, is created by and for students. Our podcast discusses various initiatives pursued by students outside of class time. The narrative focuses on taking an interdisciplinary approach to specific topics, incorporating subject matter that might be of interest to students, as well as ways to get involved in each initiative.
Our pilot episode interviewed Emma Margie and Olivia Marotta, the Co-Directors of Media from Medical Herstory 鈥� the same organization featured in the McGill Tribune鈥檚 podcast. We take more of a media and outreach angle in this episode, so if that interests you, check it out!
6. Big Tech
Taking a break from the student podcasts, Professor Taylor Owen from the Max Bell School of Public Policy hosts Big Tech podcast. He currently serves as the Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethics, and Communications. Owen engages in intriguing discourse with leading thinkers as they make sense of a world transformed by technology.
If you are interested in how Big Tech operates within a larger social, political, and economic milieu, this is the podcast for you.
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7. Music to Life听
Jam for Justice McGill provides insight on the role of music in everyday life in their podcast Music to Life. This podcast delves into the lives and experiences of people around Montreal, whose careers are not necessarily centered on music. Yet, each guest engages in meaningful discussion on how music still has a profound impact in each of their lives.听听听
This podcast often mentions some local music-related activities, initiatives, or artists 鈥� so if you are looking to immerse yourself in Montreal鈥檚 music scene, this is a great starting point.听听
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8. Voices from the Footnotes听
If you鈥檙e a history buff, check out Voices from the Footnotes produced by the McGill Library鈥檚 Rare & Special Collections, Osler, Art, and Archives (McGill ROAAr). They explore hidden histories at McGill鈥檚 library and archives, examining places, people, and artifacts. The podcast highlights voices who have often been overlooked in histories and in archives.听
We enjoyed the episode Finding Where We Belong; Indigenous Perspectives at McGill, an interview with current and former staff of McGill鈥檚 First Peoples鈥� House. They discuss hurdles faced by Indigenous students in higher education.听听
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9. The WELL Office
Winter Break is the perfect time to practice mindfulness and get some well-deserved rest and relaxation after a tough semester. The WELL Office from McGill鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites experts to discuss various ways of implementing wellness into our daily life.
The most recent episode, I'll Do It Later: Understanding Procrastination and Sustaining Motivation, invites Dr. Sonia Rahimi to discuss how to address procrastination in a healthy way whilst making room for self-care.
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10. Delve听
Last but certainly not least on our list is Delve, brought to you by McGill鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management. This podcast takes an interdisciplinary approach to business, fostering meaningful conversation about how business management intersects with pressing ecological, social, and economic issues.听听
We loved their episode How Cities Can Make Ride-Hailing Services Environmentally Sustainable. They explore how ride-sharing businesses like Uber or Lyft can actually yield positive impacts for the environment, and therefore should be examined with greater depth by local policymakers for the betterment of our communities.听
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