The Steam Podcast

Season 1 Episode 5- The Kettle Society Origins and Recovery Cafe Vancouver

Description: In this episode Damian chats with Nancy, retiring Executive Director of The Kettle Society, Nigel interviews Suzanne, one of the co-founders of The Kettle. We feature some clips from the Recovery Café open mic afternoon (last Friday of every month) and Sonya shares some sober events around town in May.Credits: Original creative content for this episode developed by Damian, Nigel, Jen, Mark, and Sonya. Original theme song created by James. Audio and technical support from Kay and Matt, and the rest of the team Paul, Duncan, and Chad. A shoutout to the Kettle Society for providing the space and support to produce this show.

Season 1 Episode 4- An Exploration of Homelessness

Description: This episode explores themes around being unhoused and experiencing homelessness. Ramneet explores Land Acknowledgments. Nigel interviews Brittney, a Homeless Outreach Worker at The Kettle. Mark shares 11 verbal vignettes. Nigel interviews Adrienne, Peer Outreach Worker with Coast Mental Health’s Better Together program. Sonya shares sober events around town.Credits: Original creative content for this episode developed by Nigel, Mark, Jen, Sonya, and Ramneet. Original theme song created by James. Audio and technical support from Kay and Matt, and the rest of the team Paul, Duncan, Damian, and Chad. A shoutout to the Kettle Society for providing the space and support to produce this show.

Season 1 Episode 3- Recovery Cafe Vancouver Origin Stories

Description: This episode explores the origins of Recovery Café Vancouver. Nigel interviews Damian, Manager of the café. Jen interviews Ruth about working at the café from its beginning in 2022. Leonie shares a writing from the past.Credits: Original creative content for this episode developed by Nigel, Mark, Duncan, Damian, Leonie, Jen, Ruth, and Kay. Original theme song created by James. Audio and technical support from Paul and Kay and the rest of the team Sonya, Chad, and Matt. A shoutout to the Kettle Society for providing the space and support to produce this show.

Season 1 Episode 2- Dry January

Description: In episode 2 of the Steam Podcast, we learn about the history of “Dry January” and the introduction of “Dry February”, Paul reads from a piece that he wrote, and we get to listen in on the comedy segment, Call-in Caller. Credits: Original creative content for this episode developed by Nigel, Mark, Sonya, Damian, Paul, and Kay. Original theme song created by James. Audio and technical support from Paul and Kay and the rest of the team Chad, Jen, Duncan, and Matt. A shoutout to the Kettle Society for providing the space and support to produce this show.

Season 1 Episode 1- The Steam Podcast Pilot- Member Recovery Stories

In the pilot episode of the Steam Podcast, Nigel sits down with Mark to discuss recovery, the Recovery Café and the journeys that led them to becoming active members.
 
Original creative content for this episode developed by Nigel, Mark, Sonya, Ricky, Damian, and Maggie. Original theme song created by James. Audio and technical support from Paul, Kay, Patrick, and Matt and the rest of the support team Chad, Jen, Duncan, and Melissa. A shoutout to the Kettle Society for providing the space and support to produce this show.