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Made From What's Left
Made From What’s Left is a podcast about all the things that make Winnipeg, well, Winnipeg. Join co-hosts Paige Lloyd and Rebecca Hadfield (aka Peej and Roy) every second Thursday for a funny, irreverent, and sometimes factual exploration of some of Winnipeg’s most iconic buildings, people, and snacks. Who knows—you might even learn something. Presented by ARCCADD Architecture
Episodes
- Made From What's Left
50: Wherein we talk qwerty
Paige and Rebecca are joined by local typewriter aficionado Paul Simpson to take a nostalgic look at the history of business machines in Winnipeg. Follow us on…
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49: Wherein we explore the fringe benefits.
It's Fringeing season and YR has a show! Hear all about her entry in this year's Winnipeg Fringe Fest and get Paige and Rebecca's top picks and tips for…
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48: Wherein we wet our plants.
Come along with self-professed black thumbs, Paige and Rebecca, as they take a stroll through some of Winnipeg’s favourite gardens and learn the art of…
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47: Wherein we mmm... meet the authors
This week, Paige and Rebecca are joined by Janis Thiessen and Kimberly Moore, authors of Mmm... Manitoba, a new book that spills the beans on the stories…
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46.5: Wherein we game the system
Bored? Play a game! In part two of our fun and games episode, we look at Manitoba-made board games and some of our favourite game stores. Follow us on social…
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46: Wherein we have a way with words.
Word nerds, unite! Join Paige and Rebecca as they fill in the blanks and drop hints about some of their favourite online games. Follow us on social media to…
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45: Where in we manage to stay above water.
Join Paige and Rebecca for their soggiest episode yet, as they geek out on Manitoba flood facts, discuss “Duff’s Ditch,” and explain why Winnipeg has its own…
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44: Wherein Winnipeg is a little Big Apple
Is Winnipeg the Chicago of the North… or is it the New York of the North? In this episode, Paige and Rebecca explore some of the many connections between New…
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43: Wherein we have an appetite for nostalgia
It's the end of an era for Winnipeg chicken finger aficionados! Paige and Rebecca mourn the loss of Mitzi's by reminiscing about lost restaurants of our…
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42: Wherein we hit the jackpot
After learning how coins are made at the Royal Canadian Mint, Paige and Rebecca spend some quality time (and win big) at the arcade. Follow us on social media…
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41: Wherein we have a chip on our shoulder
Old Dutch is turning 70 and, well, that's as good an excuse as any to have a potato chip tasting party. Follow us on social media to see visuals for each…
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40: Wherein we have zero chill
Join Paige and Rebecca to see how Winnipeggers are embracing this warmer-than-average winter. Follow us on social media to see visuals for each episode…
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39.5: Wherein we play (more) dough
Join us for bonus content from our interview with Jared Ozuk and find out which Winnipeg bakery was baking up controversy over a century ago. Follow us on…
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39: Wherein we play dough
This week, Peej and Roy go loaf-to-loaf in a baking throwdown and welcome Winnipeg’s own Jared Ozuk to talk about everybody’s favourite wheaty treat: artisan…
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38: Wherein we discover something shocking.
This week, a museum visit sparks a conversation about Winnipeg's storied streetcar era. Follow us on social media to see visuals for each episode…
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37: Wherein we Auld Lang Something
This week, Paige and Rebecca throw promises and predictions at the year ahead. Follow us on social media to see visuals for each episode…
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36: Wherein we talk about a bridge
The Arlington Bridge closed this fall and we (literally) can't get over it. Follow us on social media to see visuals for each episode: Instagram…
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35: Wherein we are shaken and stirred
Nothing says “let’s survive the holidays” like a cocktail or four. This week, Paige and Rebecca welcome back mixologist (and celebrated thespian) Jae Janzen to…
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34: Wherein we celebrate our city
Winnipeg recently celebrated its 150th birthday, and we threw a party filled with treats, lore, and fun facts about our big little city. Follow us on social…
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33: Wherein we are a real piece of work
You better work! This week Paige and Rebecca dish about the good jobs, bad jobs, and odd jobs that they've had along the way. Follow us on social media to see…
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32: Wherein we get ghosted
Who you gonna call? In this Halloween-adjacent episode, Paige and Rebecca take to the streets of Winnipeg’s Exchange District in search of ghostly signs from…
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31: Wherein we get buzzed - Part I
How much coffee is too much coffee? Paige and Rebecca attempted to answer that question on a recent cafe crawl. (Hint: the limit does not exist.) Follow us on…
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30: Wherein we turn one
Champagne and Manitoba trivia are on the menu at our anniversary celebration. Have we learned anything over the past 12 months? Listen to lind out. Follow us…
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29: Wherein we take a big bite
Fries with that? Paige and Rebecca welcome Fatboy aficionado Richard Caron to discuss - and taste - Winnipeg’s iconic, super-sized burger. Follow Richard's…
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28: Wherein we get reel - Part II
Get a refill on that popcorn! Paige and Rebecca are wrapping up their double feature with Winnipeg's fave movie theatres of the present and not-so-distant…
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27: Wherein we get reel - Part I
In this first part of a double feature, Paige and Rebecca go way back to the early days of cinema in Winnipeg. Follow us on social media to see visuals for…
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26: Wherein we sip, savour, and stumble - Part II
Can Paige and Rebecca visit FIVE Winnipeg breweries in three hours AGAIN? Hold our beer(s). Follow us on social media to see visuals for each episode…
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25: Wherein we have the best summer ever
Paige and Rebecca have made their lists and are sharing their picks for the best summer activities in and around Winnipeg. Spoiler alert: they even agree on…
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24: Wherein we peek behind the curtain
This week we welcome our first-ever guest, Jae Janzen of Alembic Theatre, to the pod to chat about all things FRINGE. From the dos and don’ts, to what goes…
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23: Wherein we Get Stonewalled
In search of a very special building (and snacks), Paige and Rebecca take a roadtrip to the City of Kilns. Follow us on social media to see visuals for each…
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22: Wherein we manifest St Boniface
Turns out, St Boniface DOES exist! Join Paige and Rebecca as they take a trip across the river and discover the history of St B’s most iconic landmark. Follow…
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21: Wherein we get stuffed
This week, Paige and Rebecca make a plan to hit Travel Manitoba’s Perogy Trail before being distracted by (you guessed it) delicious perogies. Follow us on…
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20: Wherein we dine with 1,198 of our closest friends
Gearing up for another Table for 1200, Paige and Rebecca look back on the history of Winnipeg’s favourite al fresco dining event. Follow us on social media to…
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19: Wherein we float on, okay.
Meet the Broadway Beauties and Uni Cuties. This week, Paige and Rebecca venture out to find a style of 50s/60s modernist architecture that floats their boats…
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18: Wherein we get random
Literally "made from what's left," this week's episode is a hilarious mix of random thoughts, fun facts, and bits from the cutting room floor. Follow us on…
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17: Wherein we sip, savour, and stumble – Part I
Can Paige and Rebecca visit four Winnipeg breweries in three hours? Hold our beer(s). Follow us on social media to see visuals for each episode: Instagram |…
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16: Wherein we go back to school
Grab a hall pass and join Paige and Rebecca for history, memories, and fun facts about some of our fave Winnipeg high schools. Do you even go here? Follow us…
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15: Wherein we get backstage passed
This week Paige and Rebecca are swapping tales about some of Winnipeg's best venues for live music–from historic theatres to sports arenas, past and present…
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14: Wherein we check out a new hot spot
Winter blues got you down? Paige and Rebecca are dishing the dirt on the hottest spot in town—The Leaf at Assiniboine Park. Follow us on social media to see…
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13: Wherein we get scared silly
This week, Paige and Rebecca celebrate their 13th episode by sharing stories about some of Winnipeg’s haunted hotels, theatres, and landmarks. Follow us on…
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12: Wherein we have a hut take
Bundle up and join Paige and Rebecca as they slip-slide their way along the Nestawaya River Trail to check out the warming huts. Follow us on social media to…
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11: Wherein we get malled
We came, we saw, we shopped. Hang out with Paige and Rebecca this week as they talk about the history and evolution of Winnipeg’s favourite malls. Follow us on…
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10: Wherein we get fired up about pumphouses
This week, Paige and Rebecca take a deep dive into the fascinating stories behind two of the city's best (and only) restaurants located in historic pumping…
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9: Wherein we deck the halls
Aka "The Christmas Episode" This week, Paige and Rebecca fill their stockings with Winnipeg holiday traditions, fun facts, and a lump of coal (or two). Follow…
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8: Wherein we Grab Life by the Winnipeg
Love us, love our Winnipeg. This week, Paige and Rebecca dig up and weigh in on the many slogans, mottos, and nicknames of our (One) Great City, and suggest a…
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7: Wherein we puck around and find out
Strap on your skates and join Paige and Rebecca as they face-off over two topics close to their hearts: hockey and… Pocky? (Clearly, someone didn’t understand…
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6: Wherein we mayor may not talk politics
Hot on the heels of the 2022 Winnipeg municipal election, Paige and Rebecca dish the dirt on some of the city's more colourful mayors and the buildings that…
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5: Wherein we reveal where Rae met Jerry
Join Paige and Rebecca as they raise a glass (ok, a can) to some of Winnipeg’s most iconic and unique eating and drinking establishments. Skipping this episode…
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4: Wherein we define and discuss brutalism.
Is it Brutalist or just brutal? This week, Paige and Rebecca talk about this polarizing style of architecture and identify a dozen Winnipeg buildings that may…
Made From What's Left3: Wherein we explore Winnipeg’s connection to the Titanic.
Spoilers abound as Paige & Rebecca discuss some of our city's connections to the infamous nautical disaster of 1912—the sinking of the Titanic. (Oops…
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2: Wherein we get a little nutty with Can-D-Man.
Join Paige & Rebecca as they take a deep dive into Winnipeg’s most iconic confectionery brand, Nutty Club. ASMR warning: candy, popcorn, laughter. Presented by…
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1: Wherein we arbitrarily rank Sals locations. (Someone had to.)
Join Paige and Rebecca as they travel the city (and the internet) to find the best Salisbury house in Winnipeg. Does it even still exist? Listen now to find…
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Made From What’s Left is a podcast about all the things that make Winnipeg, well, Winnipeg. Join co-hosts Paige Lloyd and Rebecca Hadfield (aka Peej and Roy)…