The Trip to Podsummit YYC
- Matt Cundill
- Nov 10, 2025
- 1 min read
I attended PodSummit YYC in Calgary back in September—a creator-driven event reminiscent of the early days of Podcast Movement.
Supported by Amazon / Art 19 (host of this podcast) and highlighted by an outstanding keynote from Jesse Lipscomb, the event buzzed with meaningful conversation about podcast discoverability and monetization.
The hoser factor was high for this event. It was great meeting Alex Patterson from YouTube Canada, who offered great insights on integrating podcasts into YouTube and stressing sound quality. I was fascinated by Canadian podcast stats, learning that Alberta is the only province with more female listeners, and wondering aloud if Alberta is the podcasting capital of Canada. It was wonderful connecting with industry talents and sharing ideas. If you’d like to connect further, I’d love to meet for coffee!
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