Episodes 347
Avg. Duration 59m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (35)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Conversations about Creating a Culture of Activity: Profiling the people, places, programs, and policies that help to promote a culture of activity within our communities.

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S11E343 Close Encounters Documentary w/ Clarence Eckerson Jr.

Jun 13, 2026 1h 13m Transcript

In this episode, Clarence Eckerson, Jr., shares some behind-the-scenes insights into the making of his new documentary profiling the amazing 34th Avenue Open Streets installation, now viewed as a…

S11E342 The Goal is Free Range Kids w/ Prof Sara FL Kirk

Jun 05, 2026 1h 17m Transcript

In this episode, I connect with Professor Sara FL Kirk, with Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for an in-depth discussion about her research centered on environments that promote healthy,…

S11E341 Opening Up about Open Plans with Sara Lind

May 29, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

New York City is on the cutting edge of many amazing "Streets Are For People" initiatives, and Open Plans is increasingly front and center in this movement with campaigns such as School Streets, Low…

S11E340 Peace and Conflict Resolution meets Car Supremacy w/ Ashton Rohmer

May 22, 2026 1h 13m Transcript

In this episode, I connect with Ashton Rohmer, a doctoral candidate in Peace and Conflict Resolution studies, who is examining Car Supremacy and our societal acceptance of vehicular violence through…

S11E339 Sidewalk Nation with Prof. Michael Pollack

May 13, 2026 1h 21m Transcript

In this episode, I connect with Professor Michael Pollack for a deep dive into his fabulous new book Sidewalk Nation: The Life and Law of America’s Most Overlooked Resource. Helpful Links (note that…

S11E338 Dutch Cycling in China 2.0 with Chris Bruntlett

May 08, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

In this episode, I welcome back my good friend and colleague, Chris Bruntlett, International Relations Manager with the Dutch Cycling Embassy, for a follow-up discussion about the resurgence of…

S11E337 Why Did These Kids Sue the State DOT?

May 01, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

In this episode, we dive into the details of the Navahine Settlement with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, with Luca Cuniberti, Hawaii Youth Transportation Council member, and Doorae…

S11E336 Livable Communities Require Livable Streets w/ Sam Johnson

Apr 24, 2026 1h 16m Transcript

In this episode, I connect with Sam Johnson from the World Bank for a discussion about the connection between active mobility for all ages and abilities and livable communities, as well as, overall…

S11E335 Changing Lanes: A safer street transformation documentary

Apr 17, 2026 1h 16m Transcript

How streets are transformed into safer, more inviting places is messy and difficult. This fascinating new documentary dives deep into the details of just such a transformation in New York City, and…

S11E334 Streets for Play, Streets for Freedom with Alice Ferguson & Tim Gill

Apr 10, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

In this episode, I reconnect with Tim Gill and meet Alice Ferguson for a discussion about a recent report they collaborated on titled “Streets for Play, Streets for Freedom,” which calls for a…

S11E333 The Urban Truth Collective

Apr 04, 2026 1h 11m Transcript

In this episode, I reconnect with Tom Flood and Grant Ennis and meet Brent Toderian to discuss their new collaborative effort, the Urban Truth Collective: The truth about cities in an age of…

S11E332 Pocket Neighborhoods 101 with Ross Chapin

Mar 27, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

In this episode, I reconnect with Ross Chapin, author of Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World, for an in-depth discussion about this powerful approach to…

S11E331 Cities In Motion with Jacob Davis

Mar 06, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

In this episode, I connect with Jacob Davis, host of The Cities in Motion Podcast, for a discussion about what led him to want to host an urbanism and sustainable communities podcast that channels…

S11E330 Mission Accomplished Time to Stop Highway Expansions Live with Chuck Marohn

Feb 27, 2026 2h 1m Transcript

This is the recording of my Live discussion with Charles “Chuck” Marohn, Founder and President of Strong Towns, about their Mission Accomplished: End Highway Expansions Now initiative, and what we as…

S11E329 Dancing Through Life in Hanoi with Grace & Dieter

Feb 20, 2026 35m Transcript

In this episode, I reconnect with a dear friend from my Boulder triathlon days, Dieter Bruhn, and his relatively new wife, Grace. We discuss the Hanoi dance scene and contrast the culture of activity…

S11E328 Killed By Traffic Engineer Again with Wes Marshall

Feb 13, 2026 1h 15m

This is the Livestream recording of my Follow-Up Conversation with Prof. Wes Marshall, about his impactful book Killed By A Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies our…

S11E327 Restoring the American Village with Diane Alisa

Feb 06, 2026 1h 10m Transcript

In this episode, I connect with Diane Alisa Tuft, author of A Love Letter to Suburbia: How to Restore the American Village, to discuss her journey into urbanism and her advocacy for walkable…

S11E326 If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight with Carter Lavin

Jan 30, 2026 1h 15m Transcript

In this episode, I reconnect with Carter Lavin for an in-depth discussion about his new book, If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight: A Guide to Effective Transportation Advocacy. Helpful Links…

S11E325 What Will You Outride? Esther Walker, Outride Executive Director

Jan 23, 2026 50m Transcript

In this episode, I connect with Esther Walker, Executive Director of Outride, a non-profit launched by Specialized Bicycles with the mission of providing research, cycling programs, and funding to…

S11E324 The Civic Brand with Ryan Short

Jan 16, 2026 1h

In this on-bike interview, I connect with Ryan Short, founder of CivicBrand, for a tour around Boulder while we discuss his new book, The Civic Brand: The Power and Responsibility of Place.Helpful…

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