Finding awe in winter's wonderland

As we attempt to avoid the wormhole of chatter about Price Harry's Spare this week — fastest selling nonfiction book ever? Really? — thankfully there's a new book on awe generating significant buzz. Author Dacher Keltner has been making the podcast interview rounds, and it's inspiring us to get outside and explore the awesomeness of mild winter weather. Ice fishing, snow crunching under your feet, and the biggest new moon in 1,337 years. It's pretty easy to find awe out here these days. 

So on your weekend exploits, we encourage you to take your APN pals along for a nice long walk. Look up at the sky, and let that tingle run down your spine. It'll do you good. Happy Lunar New Year to all you rabbits, too! 

Podcast news

• Gregg, Liam and Scott from I Have Some Notes made a guest appearance on the Talking SMAC podcast, talking smack about "legasequels" in the superhero movie world. 
• All good things come to an end, and The Turf District is departing APN's team for new horizons. Thanks to Andrew and the crew for being part of the fam, and we'll catch you in the District someday soon!
• Speaking Municipally co-host Troy Pavlek got the City of Edmonton to name one of its snow plows Amarsleet Snowhi, engendering some jealousy from former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi.
• This month's Podcast Brunch Club theme looks at shows that discuss the art and industry of movies. Tune in to the global PBC conversation, or sign up for updates on gatherings with the Calgary chapter, hosted by APN's own Kyle Marshall of Putting It Together and Kyle and Dave vs The Machine. 

And... 

• Pod the North offered up a rundown of interesting tidbits from the most recent Canadian Podcast Listener Report released by Signal Hill, along with a survey of insights from Canada's podcasting powerhouses.  
• Applications are open for the 2023 Digital Publishing Awards. There are two categories for podcasts: one for current affairs and the other for arts, culture, and society. The submission deadline is Jan. 27.