Real Talk Ryan Jespersen

28:47 | Former producer of Big Valley Jamboree Larry Werner discusses overseeing safety at large-scale concert events and responds to the tragedy at the Astroworld in Houston, Texas, where eight people were killed and more than 300 people injured. 45:07 | Ophthalmologist and comedian Will Flanary aka Dr. Glaucomflecken on his popularity on social media for his blend of humour and health care. 1:29:54 | Vampirologist Dr. Peter Gölz explores why vampires, and his course on the creatures in pop culture at the University of Victoria, continue to be so popular.

4:18 | Ryan regales the epic goal by Edmonton Oiler's Connor McDavid in the November 6 NHL game.  22:04 | Award-winning actor and improviser Donovan Workun shares about starring (and dancing) as Jason Kenney in the sold-out production of Hot Boy Summer, The Musical. 45:04 | Dr. Fiona Mattatall and health researcher Aimee Langer unpack the findings of a HPV vaccine study and how the vaccinations appear to substantially reduce cervical cancer. 1:40:53 | Professional snowboarder Spencer O'Brien explains how a diagnosis of career-ending rheumatoid arthritis helped her reconnect with her First Nations heritage. Plus we're joined by filmmaker Cassie De Colling who followed Spencer's journey for her new film, Precious Leader Woman.  2:03:03 | Question of the Week | Ryan reviews Real Talkers' responses to the survey about neurodivergence. Presented by Y Station. 2:20:16 | Positive Reflections | Wild things, northern lights and a tow truck driver bring positivity to our Monday morning. Presented by Kuby Energy.

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

17:22 | Alberta Party's new leader Barry Morishita talks about where and how he plans to lead the centrist provincial party.  41:03 | #RealTalkRoundTable | Award-winning climate journalist Amy Westervelt and the first Chief of Strategic Foresight in the Alberta Energy Regulator Richard Dixon discuss the United Nations Climate Change Conference and what we can expect from it. 2:10:18 | #TrashTalk | Real Talkers with the help of host Ryan Jespersen spit out what's getting under their skin from politics and Halloween candy to punctuation.  Presented by Local Waste

19:28 | International business expert Dr. Adel Guitoni explains why shopping this holiday season will be challenging because of the interdependence of our economic systems and continuing supply chain bottlenecks around the globe. 55:06 | Niigaan Sinclair digs into COP26, the fall-out from Manitoba premier Brian Pallister's resignation, the appointment of Patty Hajdu as Minister of Indigenous Services Canada in the new federal cabinet, Elections Canada investigating ‘voter suppression’ in First Nation communities, plus much more. 1:49:19 | #EatYourWords | Ryan revels in the Bloc Québécois' Yves-François Blanchet exploring what re-opening Canada's equalization agreement could accomplish, including penalizing Alberta for it's economic dependance on oil and gas ... not what Kenney banked on.

10:38 | Former professional hockey player Sheldon Kennedy discusses the expanding sexual assault scandals across the NHL and what needs to change in the league and sport. 47:14 | Psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington explores the trauma front-line workers have endured during the pandemic which she's addressing in a day-long online event, Hello Hero, on November 5. 1:23:11 | #MyJasper Memories | Ryan shares how the community of Jasper is reflecting and remembering the sacrifices made by veterans in service to their country, from November 1-15, 2021. 1:29:27 | Teal Jones Forestry's Conrad Browne addresses the claims and actions of the Fairy Creek Blockade protestors and what the future holds for the company's project and the overall logging industry. 1:53:22 | Ryan reviews the results of the latest #QuestionoftheWeek, where Real Talkers responded to our survey on the recent elections in Alberta and the province's reputation. Presented in partnership with Y Station.

9:42 | Sportsnet's Hometown Hockey host, Tara Slone analyzes NHL commissioner Gary Bettman's inadequate response to the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal involving former video coach Brad Aldrich violating a player during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoff run. 40:12 | Praying to the West author Omar Mouallem and Muslims & The Making of America author Dr. Amir Hussain explain how there has never been a North America without Muslims. 1:23:18 | Evolutionary ecologist Dr. Madhusudan Katti unpacks what biases, including colonialism, our knowledge systems have, and how to decolonize science.

14:37 | Nature United's Tyson Atleo and Canadian Institute for Climate Choices' Caroline Lee provide a primer of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference on now in Glasgow, Scotland.  39:49 | Political analyst Supriya Dwivedi chats about the new federal government cabinet appointments and Facebook's name change.  1:06:47 | Alberta SPCA's Julia Evasiuk explains how family violence affects pets in the home and why victims may delay leaving an abusive relationship due to concern for the animal. She explains how the organization's One Family Welfare department helps fill the gap between the need for human support and animal welfare in Alberta.  1:32:05 | Positive Reflections | Ryan shows and tells about spooky, spirited Halloween celebrations shared by Real Talkers. Presented by Kuby Energy

Ryan rolls out the best rants of the week, as submitted to talk@ryanjespersen.com. Buckle up for another edition of Trash Talk, presented by Local Waste.

2:06 | Comedian, writer, and director, Bruce McCulloch shares about rebooting the cult favourite, The Kids in the Hall and his career (including directing SNL, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Schitt’s Creek) since the original sketch comedy series wrapped in 1995.  14:03 | Former Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould talks about her bestselling memoir, "Indian" in the Cabinet, and the political journey that inspired it. 46:17 | UCP MLA Leela Aheer unpacks her calls for Alberta's premier Jason Kenney to resign and how the governing party got to this place. 1:13:18 | #RealTalkRoundTable | Todd Babiak, Puneeta McBryan, and Cheryl Whiskeyjack explore what creates, maintains and distorts a sense of place.  2:00:49 | #TrashTalk gives Real Talkers a chance to blow off some steam about the big and little things that irking 'em. Presented by Local Trash.