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Semi Pro in T.O.

By Semi Pro in T.O.

This is Semi Pro in T.O. - a podcast where we tell you some few things about topics we know only a little bit about, and ultimate frisbee.

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TPL - the centre of the centre of the Toronto Ultimate Universe

Semi Pro in T.O.Jan 30, 2020

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TPL - the centre of the centre of the Toronto Ultimate Universe

TPL - the centre of the centre of the Toronto Ultimate Universe

WELCOME BACK! Hurray for 2020!

Chels and Dara are FINALLY back to chat about Toronto's most beloved ultimate frisbee league: Toronto Ultimate Club Parity League (TPL). As season 15 of TPL comes to a close, they make predictions for who will win MVP, Most Improved, Most Spirited, and other such "important" awards! With the TPL draft for season 16 looming, they chat about the new initiative to attract more women (and retain more women) to the league and what it means for all the lovely players out there in the city.

Jan 30, 202035:45

Interview with our shero Raissa Espiritu

Interview with our shero Raissa Espiritu

Join us as we interview TUC board president, social innovator, and Chelsea's boss: Raissa Espiritu! We laugh and cry and laugh some more as we chat about science, TUC, and being badass.

Apr 30, 201957:47

Traversing the Anthropocene

Traversing the Anthropocene

Join Dara and Chelsea as they talk about the ups and downs of the human condition, Sapiens, the Anthropocene, and fighting the pull of Nihilism in an increasingly seemingly nihilistic world.

Links!

https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens/

http://www.agreatestperhaps.wordpress.com

https://ago.ca/exhibitions/anthropocene

Mar 19, 201917:45

Science with Dara: Under Pressure

Science with Dara: Under Pressure

Dara answers another one of Chelsea's burning questions!

Short and sweet this week, and as always, let us know in the comments on our facebook page or through our website if we got something wrong! www.semiprotoronto.com

Mar 05, 201915:32

Season 2 begins! TPL Talk with Agatha

Season 2 begins! TPL Talk with Agatha

Welcome to Season 2 of Semi Pro in TO! We are so excited to bring you some amazing content this season, starting with an interview with our friend Agatha, the FIRST female convener of the Toronto Parity League, Toronto's most exclusive ultimate frisbee league.

We will be working hard this season to showcase more of the amazing and talented women in our city, and bring the content that you asked us for! (You asked for more ultimate, we shall deliver!) Let us know your thoughts in the comments, or shoot us an email @ semiprotoronto@gmail.com. Thanks for stilling with us!

Feb 12, 201945:06

We Say Goodbye to Season 1

We Say Goodbye to Season 1

Join us in closing out Season 1 of our podcast! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us on this journey, and hope to have you back listening when we roll out Season 2 in 2019!

Oct 01, 201853:00

Cottage life, Adulting and Bioethics

Cottage life, Adulting and Bioethics

Dara and Chelsea talk about the difficulties of adulting while hanging at the cottage, and go deep in a Science with Dara segment into the realm of bioethics.

Aug 23, 201838:18

Feedback, Weddings and Science with Dara

Feedback, Weddings and Science with Dara

Dara and Chelsea talk about their Nox team meeting, the wedding Dara attended in Halifax, and a new Science with Dara segment, where Dara answers questions in her field. We really want to stress with this episode that we are only "semi-pro" and as always, we encourage you to do your own research and give us feedback or provide us with the correct science!

If you want to read more about your blood type and genetics, and see a matrix of the types, please check out these links: www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-inheritance
learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/blood/

Aug 09, 201842:35

#DanforthStrong and Literature vs Genre Fiction

#DanforthStrong and Literature vs Genre Fiction

Dara and Chelsea talk about the recent attack in Toronto and some of the ramifications, and outline the merits of literature vs genre fiction.

Hand Gun Ban: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-as-toronto-says-goodbye-to-shooting-victim-reese-fallon-trudeau-says/

Literature wins: www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/its-genre-not-that-theres-anything-wrong-with-it

Fiction wins: entertainment.time.com/2012/05/23/genre-fiction-is-disruptive-technology/

Aug 01, 201836:20

No Borders and a new segment, Books with Chels

No Borders and a new segment, Books with Chels

Dara and Chelsea talk about their recent tournament in Ottawa and try out a new segment, where Chelsea reviews the book she is currently reading and both Dara and Chelsea explore the themes and characters in greater detail.

Jul 25, 201829:59

Japan, Regionals, and Science with Dara

Japan, Regionals, and Science with Dara

Dara and Chelsea talk about Dara's trip to Japan, their recent Regional tournament, and in the Science with Dara segment, get a little more philosophical than usual!

As discussed:

The Mars Trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_trilogy

Mark Rober Youtube channel - www.youtube.com/user/onemeeeliondollars

Jul 19, 201840:54

Less than semi-pro apology, Bluetooth™, & Aurora

Less than semi-pro apology, Bluetooth™, & Aurora

Chelsea addresses some shortcomings from Episode 6, and Dara explains the concepts of Bluetooth technology and the Northern Lights. No links for the notes this week!

Jul 04, 201829:26

Colds, Rookies and Pride Pride Pride

Colds, Rookies and Pride Pride Pride

Hey everyone! So so sorry for the delay in posting this week. As mentioned in the podcast, both of us have been a bit sick and struggling with melting brains. Also, we are going to be pushing the posting date to Wednesday to give us a bit more time to create even better content for you folks! As always, thanks so much for listening, leave us a comment, and we'll see you on the field!

Our website: semiprotoronto.wordpress.com

Pride Parade Info! - www.pridetoronto.com/parade/

Fishbowl Game (just discovered the name while searching up a good link to the instructions!) - www.wikihow.com/Play-Fish-Bowl

Interesting Pride articles to check out -

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-police-withdraw-application-pride-parade-1.4603028

www.ctvnews.ca/canada/toronto-pride-parade-held-sunday-amid-tensions-with-police-mcarthur-case-1.3983482

www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/06/22/pride-toronto-drink-carry_a_23465749/

Jun 22, 201840:24

Post Election, Post Jazzfest

Post Election, Post Jazzfest

Welcome back friends! Forgive the strange fade in with the music, trying new things and learning as we go, always semi-pro!

Municipal Elections! www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/

Jun 13, 201834:50

Teaching in Ontario, Body Positivity and Hydro One

Teaching in Ontario, Body Positivity and Hydro One

Check out our newest episode! Get to know Chelsea a little better, learn a bit about the Hydro One debacle and dig deep into feelings of body positivity.

As discussed... links!

Voting: www.elections.on.ca

Hydro One: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-ndp-and-pc-election-platforms-offer-sharp-contrast-pricey

CYG: www.callyourgirlfriend.com/

Jun 05, 201834:21

Perception of scientists, Nox at TUX, and Spirit of the Game

Perception of scientists, Nox at TUX, and Spirit of the Game

Welcome to Episode 2! Once again, thanks for listening, please let us know what you think by sharing some messages here or on our website - www.semiprotoronto.wordpress.com.

As discussed in the episode, here is a link to Elise Gravel - elisegravel.com/en/blog/scientists-dont-come-from-mars/

May 29, 201840:24

Who are we, University in Canada, and gender equity in ultimate frisbee.

Who are we, University in Canada, and gender equity in ultimate frisbee.

Chelsea and Dara talk about starting their podcast, what it was like to attend university in Canada, and how the professional ultimate league is failing to promote gender equity.

May 22, 201840:13