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Sprawlcast

The Sprawl
Calgary
Olympics
BIDCO
Olympic Games
Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Calgary Flames
Edmonton
New York City
Calgary Election
Calgary Transit
Free Fare Zone
1988 Winter Olympics
Calgary 2026 Bid
City Council
Housing Growth
Blanket Rezoning
Victoria Park
City Of Calgary
Sprawl Calgary
Municipal Politics

Calgary’s in-depth municipal podcast. A show for curious Calgarians who want a deeper understanding of the city they call home.

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Latest Episodes

Calgary cartoonist and author Teresa Wong is the author of the 2024 graphic memoir "All Our Ordinary Stories." Her great-grandfather came to Calgary more than a century ago—but the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1923 kept the rest of his family from follow... more

All grew up in Calgary—but only one stayed. Featuring Don Stewart of MacLeod's Books (Vancouver), Céline Chuang of Paper Birch Books (Edmonton), Rodney Clarke of The Paper Hound Bookshop (Vancouver) and David Sidjak of Sigla Books (Calgary).

A slowdown on sprawl? New councillors consider it as Calgary city hall reckons with a looming $49 billion price tag for infrastructure over the next decade.

After opposing Calgary 2026, Mayor Farkas considers 2038. We speak with the mayor about what changed—and ask city councillors what they think about the prospect of another Calgary Winter Games.

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Recent Guests

Don Stewart
Owner of MacLeod's Books (Vancouver)
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Rodney Clarke
Co-owner of Paper Hound Bookshop (Vancouver)
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Episode: The Paper Chase: How 4 Calgarians Made Their Cities Better With Bookshops
Céline Chuang
Co-owner of Paper Birch Books (Edmonton)
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Episode: The Paper Chase: How 4 Calgarians Made Their Cities Better With Bookshops
David Sidjak
Owner and operator of Sigla Books (Calgary)
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Episode: The Paper Chase: How 4 Calgarians Made Their Cities Better With Bookshops
Cathy Oberg
Represents developer group on behalf of B&A
B&A Developments
Episode: Paying For It: Calgary Developers Face New Scrutiny
Usman Tahir Jutt
Co-chairman of the Calgary Surge Pro Basketball Team and CEO of Chirp Foods
Calgary Surge; Chirp Foods
Episode: Should Calgary Press Play On A Future Olympics Bid?
Erin Waite
Organizer of the No Calgary Olympics campaign in 2016
No Calgary Olympics
Episode: Should Calgary Press Play On A Future Olympics Bid?
David Shoemaker
CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee
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Raj Thaliwal
City Councillor
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Host

Jeremy Klausas
Host of Sprawlcast; founder and editor of The Sprawl; often covering Calgary civic issues and local governance.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 203 ratings
  • Local journalism done right

    I feel lucky as a Calgarian to have a local journalism outlet that does balanced, in-depth, rigorous journalism. And their podcasts are well produced and nicely tell their stories clearly but thoroughly. Every city should have a Sprawl equivalent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keith_ZF
    Canada7 months ago
  • Big fan of the detailed in depth calgary information.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    trollmila
    a year ago
  • Must listen.

    Always appreciate the in-depth reporting of the sprawl.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ally B.
    Canada2 years ago
  • Fantastic Local Deep Dives

    Brings a deep look that goes beyond Calgary City Council and looks at the city as a connected entity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrewciferJ
    Canada4 years ago
  • Do not miss!

    Really valuable listening. Good perspectives and interviews. Always thought-provoking! Thank you Sprawl team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2000c
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners praise rigorous, clear local reporting and deep dives into Calgary politics.
Many appreciate the balance of data-driven analysis with human stories.
Some listeners note the content can be dense for newcomers but rewarding for those seeking context.
The show is seen as essential for keeping Calgarians informed about municipal issues and development.

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A deep-dive, city-focused show centered on Calgary's governance, urban development, transit, and neighborhood culture. Across episodes, the conversations blend council debates, infrastructure funding, housing growth, and civic identity with on-the-ground reporting, resident voices, and expert context. Notable strengths include rigorous, data-driven storytelling, accessibility for non-specialists, and a consistent emphasis on local accountability, making it a strong fit for listeners who want nuanced insight into municipal decision-making and city-building. A standout feature is its sustained focus on how policy decisions translate into everyday urban life, from transit routes to cultural programming.

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Sprawlcast launched 8 years ago and published 98 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Sprawlcast include:

1. Don Stewart
2. Rodney Clarke
3. Céline Chuang
4. David Sidjak
5. Cathy Oberg
6. Usman Tahir Jutt
7. Erin Waite
8. David Shoemaker

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