Off Air Talks

This week on Off Air Talks, Ciara and Lisa are spilling everything about their unforgettable Calgary Stampede adventure. From the electric atmosphere at the John Summit concert to the iconic Cowboys Music Festival tent, the two recap the highs, the laughs, and the moments that made this year's Stampede one to remember. They also tackle some of the more surprising realities of the week, including t...

This week on Off Air Talks, it's all about Boots, Baseball & Blues on Whyte and what a weekend it was! We kick things off by recapping the incredible Game Changers event with the Edmonton Elks, where hundreds of women took to the field at Commonwealth Stadium to learn football fundamentals while raising money and awareness for ovarian cancer research. It was an inspiring day filled with laughs...

This week on Off Air Talks, we're taking you along for one of those days where it feels like we've packed an entire week into 12 hours. We kick things off with a workout at the brand-new Strong studio, stop by Fussy Detail Inc. to check out some incredible vehicle transformations, then get fully glammed up at Concrete Blonde before and finally settling into the studio to record. In The Elks Files,...

This week, we take the show on the road for a special Off Air Talks on the Field at Commonwealth Stadium as we tee up the Edmonton Elks home opener, new season, and an exciting new partnership we’re thrilled to share. We debut The Elks Files, our new segment dedicated to all things Elks, where we break down hot topics surrounding the team, game-day experiences, events, and why we’re so excited to...

It's a Vegas Recap on this week's episode of Off Air Talks, which includes – Beckham, Pool Days & A New Side of Las Vegas. We're back from Las Vegas and this week we're recapping one of the most memorable trips we've ever taken. From the moment we arrived, we experienced a side of Vegas that felt completely different than the one many Canadians remember. Incredible food, sunshine, luxury, rela...

This week on Off Air Talks, we're diving into everything from horror movies and human connection to Vegas getaways and Edmonton rainstorms. We chat about the hit new horror movie Obsession and the deeper themes behind it, including loneliness, isolation and why so many people seem to be craving genuine connection these days. We also break down Edmonton's seemingly endless week of rain, how we've b...

This week on Off Air Talks, Ciara and Lisa are diving into all things summer. The girls debate whether public pools are actually fun or just chaotic, while also sharing hilarious stories about being recognized completely naked at spas and in public change rooms. Yep… welcome to adulthood. They also recap their first golf outing together at Riverside Golf Course and officially caught the golf bug a...

From unreal sandwiches to Vegas heat, this episode is all over the map in the best way. Ciara and Lisa kick things off with what might be the best deal in the city—an absolute must-try sandwich from Zymo's for just $9.90, while teasing a special project they’re working on tied to the Edmonton Entertainment District 👀 We also get into our first big travel partnership, a girls trip to Las Vegas and...

It’s a full Ciara and Lisa catch-up, starting with how we spent Mother’s Day and rolling straight into everything that’s been making us laugh (and slightly unravel) lately. We get into the best patios and happy hours around the city as patio season officially takes over, plus the reality of how quickly a day can go off the rails when you’re running late—and yes, we have stories. Including the time...

It’s just the two of us this week, and we’re diving right in, starting with our biggest celeb crushes, the stories behind them, and a few that might surprise you. From there, we get into one of our favourite discoveries lately - whisky. We do a tasting featuring two incredible pours from Hansen Distillery as we get ready for World Whisky Day. We’ll be celebrating with you on Saturday, May 16 from...

This episode is a blast! Ciara and Lisa take Off Air Talks on location for their latest Chef’s Table at Buco Pizzeria + Vino Bar with the hilarious and charming Alberto Alboreggia. Chef Alberto brings them behind the scenes into the kitchen, where they cook up a popular Italian style and playoff-inspired hot dog and fries pizza. And yes… things get a little chaotic when they distract the chef and...

What started as a chance meeting at The Bower turned into one of those connections you just don’t forget. In this episode, Ciara and Lisa welcome two incredible women they met on a night out—Lisa Beebe, an assistant principal at an Edmonton high school, and Jennifer Pascoe, Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications at NAIT. Best friends with an unbreakable bond, they open up about h...

In this week's episode, Ciara and Lisa tease their brand new custom podcast chairs, part of an exciting ongoing collaboration with Apex Upholstery and RUUM Concepts. The full studio reveal is coming… but not just yet. From there, it’s classic Off Air Talks energy, diving into Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance, sharing stories of fake IDs back in the day, and taste-testing local sweet treats fr...

On this week’s episode, Ciara and Lisa kick things off with a wellness boost, welcoming LivWell into the Off Air Talks studio for an IV drip experience to start the show. Founder and registered nurse Olivia Silverstone shares the benefits of IV therapy, how she helped bring the growing wellness trend to Edmonton after working in London, and the range of drips available, whether you visit the clini...

Ciara and Lisa share what it was like being crowned Garlic Queens for the second year in a row, and why the night meant so much supporting the incredible work of Sorrentino’s Compassion House. From there, things take a turn (as they always do) into relationships, breaking down red flags, green flags, and the realities of dating. And of course, it wouldn’t be Off Air Talks without some fun, so they...

Ciara and Lisa are back in the studio and catching you up on everything from their latest Oilers collaboration to the unexpected turn the Love Story series has taken. They’re also diving into the age-old question… is age really just a number? They discuss the new dating show Age of Attraction. And somehow, things spiral (in the best way) into a deep-dive on the psychology behind why backwards hats...

This week on Off Air Talks, Ciara and Lisa record from two very different locations. Lisa is stuck at home battling a brutal flu while Ciara is living her best life on a ski trip in Kimberley, British Columbia with her parents. Ciara shares stories from the slopes, deep powder runs, and the realities of ski-in ski-out life, while Lisa recaps the misery of being bedridden for over a week but from t...

This week on the podcast we’re joined by Braven, Kindred and Alchemy Chef, Jason Greene, for a behind-the-scenes look at one of downtown’s most exciting culinary experiences. Chef Jason walks us through his approach to food, how Braven’s menus come to life, and why Canadian, Albertan, and locally sourced ingredients are at the heart of everything they create, from the inspiration behind the dishes...

This week on Off Air Talks, Ciara and Lisa are joined by their best friend Keiko McPherson to recap Lisa’s unforgettable birthday trip to Montreal. Keiko isn’t just the ultimate travel companion, she’s also a total boss entrepreneur, running her own company Proco Painting, while somehow balancing the chaos of pursuing her MBA at the same time.   The trio break down their whirlwind trip through Mon...

Birthday vibes, Olympic recaps, and chef’s table dreams. This week on Off Air Talks with Ciara and Lisa catch up on everything from big and controversial Olympic moments, Lisa’s birthday glow (yes… including the spray tan debrief). We’re also spilling all the details about our upcoming Montreal trip and announcing something we’ve never done before… our first ever chef’s table experience with a loc...

What happens when two curious media hosts sit down with one of the world’s leading voices in AI and innovation and then the conversation goes way deeper than expected? This week on Off Air Talks, we’re joined by Edmonton’s own Shawn Kanungo — global AI and innovation keynote speaker, consultant, and one of the most in-demand voices on the future of work. He’s fresh off booking one of his biggest k...

Ciara and Lisa are catching up on everything from a Galentine’s Day feast with P.F. Changs, the new series Love Story about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and the incredible comeback story of Liv golfer Anthony Kim. Plus — Edmonton is buzzing. New bars, new energy, packed rooms, and that feeling of the city coming alive again. We talk about why getting dressed up and heading out...

Country musician Brett Kissel is Off Air with Ciara and Lisa and this one’s a gem. Brett joins us for a wide-ranging, feel-good conversation about the life chapters that inspire his music today, how getting older has changed his perspective, and how he manages a busy career and fatherhood. He opens up about writing new music rooted in real life, embracing this next era, and finding joy in the mome...

Episode 16 is brought to you by: C.J. Campbell Insurance. It’s just us and we’re calling it the silver lining episode. Ciara and Lisa sit down to unpack one hell of a week: the stress, the curveballs, the emotional highs and lows and how we still managed to get through it together. It’s real, unfiltered, and a reminder that even when things feel overwhelming, perspective (and a little humour) goes...

Legendary Oilers broadcaster Gene Principe, the undisputed king of puns, and his wife Karen Principe, a woman of many layers and long-time city councillor, join us for a candid, charming, and surprisingly fun conversation about life, love, and partnership in the public eye.   We talk about how they met, what’s kept their relationship strong over the years, and how they continue to support one anot...