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disSOLViNG Fear and Taking ActionEnjoy Great Communication & Negotiation @Work & @HomeSHOW #86: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, Dr. Chuck Wisner and I talk about communicating and negotiating! He shares some amazing ways to have more authentic, productive, and honest conversations at work and at home.If you have a hard time saying "no" to people, advocating for your needs, or speaking up in conversations - TUNE IN! You can become the type of person who gets what you want and knows how to ask for it in clear, honest, authentic conversations. ...2025-07-2359 min
disSOLViNG Fear and Taking ActionThree Ways to Set Boundaries & StandardsSHOW #86: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, I share three ways you can set boundaries with people, and communicate your standards and expectations with more ease.If you have a hard time saying "no" to people, advocating for your needs, or speaking up in conversations - TUNE IN! If you like this episode, tune into the episode below, too!Find YOUR Fearless VOICE with Performance Coach Christina WalkerShare THIS episode with...2025-06-2917 min
The War on CarsJohn Mulaney, Natasha Lyonne and the Battle of the Bike LanesRecently, on an episode of the Netflix show Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, the subject turned to bike lanes. Or rather, the subject was turned to bike lanes by Natasha Lyonne. The actress, writer, director and producer said that bike lanes should be “shut down” and claimed that there is no space for them in Manhattan. Journalist Alissa Walker of Torched was on Everybody’s Live as a “public transit expert” to talk about Uber, but soon found herself — as a public-transit-riding Los Angeles resident — defending bike lanes and explaining the rational apportionment of urban space to some pretty famous Ne...2025-06-0351 min
SGV ConnectSGV 136 - Preparing for LA 2028 with Alissa WalkerThis week kicks off a multi-episode mini-series at SGV Connect focusing on the LA 2028 Olumpoc games and what the events can mean for San Gabriel Valley Communities. This first episode features an interview with Alissa Walker, co-host of the LA Pod and editor of the Torched Newsletter. When not hanging out with celebrities and appearing on Netflix specials, Walker has become the go-to source of information about the upcoming games. The 2028 games will feature four venues in the San Gabriel Valley. Pasadena will host the soccer finals at the Rose Bowl, the Santa Anita Racetrack will hos...2025-05-3026 min
What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike BoninTargeting the Vulnerable: the CA BudgetVulnerable Californians are in the crosshairs. That’s one of the big takeaways from Governor Newsom’s latest budget proposal -- the May Revise.Last week on this podcast, we focused on the proposal’s impact on transportation, housing and climate. Today we’re looking at its impact on vulnerable and low income Californians, and the news is pretty ugly.Among those likely to suffer if the Legislature doesn’t make changes are low income families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, people who are unhoused, survivors of domestic violence, and foster youth, and immigrants.Our guest on t...2025-05-2734 minWhat's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike BoninBreaking Up is Hard to DoLos Angeles County is creating its own Department of Homeless Services – and pulling hundreds of people and hundreds of millions of dollars out of LAHSA – the joint city-county homelessness services agency.Is it a big and long overdue step to maximize taxpayer investments in solving homelessness? Or is it a rushed and divisive move that threatens recent progress in bringing our unhoused neighbors indoors?We’ll discuss that with Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and with Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – on this episode of What’s Next, Los Angeles?2025-04-091h 00
Alissening ShowAlissening Show x Sad Book (Andrea Walker)In conversation with Andrea Walker, Artistic Director and Choreographer of 201 Dance Company to chat about the UK tour of their critically acclaimed production of Sad Book, adapted from the children's novel written by Michael Rosen. The production plays at the Hackney Empire on the 2nd of April with live narration by Michael Rosen and a post-show discussion. (Not to be missed!)https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/sad-book@201dancecompany@alisseningshowSupport the show2025-03-1225 min
UCLA Housing VoiceEp 85: Wildfires, Displacement and Housing Prices with Hannah HennighausenOn January 7th, the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted in Los Angeles, killing dozens of people, displacing tens of thousands, and destroying more than 15,000 structures. What will this mean for housing affordability in the already-strained region? Hannah Hennighausen joins to share her research on the 2018 Camp Fire's effect on housing prices and migration, and its lessons for LA and other cities threatened by natural disasters.Show notes:Hennighausen, H., & James, A. (2024). Catastrophic fires, human displacement, and real estate prices in California. Journal of Housing Economics, 66, 102023.Shane's white paper, "The Palisades and Eaton Fires: Neighborhood...2025-02-0558 mindisSOLViNG Fear and Taking ActionPursue Your Passions! Take Consistent Action & Unpack Your Beliefs with Author & Speaker SAM DEMMASHOW #75! Season 3, Episode 6: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! IN THIS EPISODE, I talk with best-selling author, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, philanthropist and entrepreneur Sam Demma. He has delivered over 700 performances worldwide and now he's here on the podcast!We talk about:Serving OthersPersonal GrowthOvercoming Self-DoubtChallenging Your Limiting BeliefsThe Importance of Small Consistent Actions Share this episode with anyone in your life who has big dreams, or feels weighed down...2025-02-0434 min
Today, ExplainedRebuilding Los AngelesLA Times reporter Liam Dillon assesses the damage now that the fires are fully contained. Torched editor Alissa Walker explains how the 2028 Olympics might impede rebuilding efforts.This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcastSupport Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/membersFlea, Chad Smith, Anthony Kiedis, and John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at the LA28 Olympic Games Handover Celebration...2025-02-0328 min
Today, ExplainedRebuilding Los AngelesLA Times reporter Liam Dillon assesses the damage now that the fires are fully contained. Torched editor Alissa Walker explains how the 2028 Olympics might impede rebuilding efforts. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members Flea, Chad Smith, Anthony Kiedis, and John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at the LA28 Olympic Games Handover Celebration. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for LA28. Learn...2025-02-0328 min
Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)the LA Fires: who's being forgotten?Wildfires have devastated Southern California in the past week, while mainstream media has remained fairly fixated on the wealthier communities and celebrities affected. Meanwhile, the majority of lives lost were in the middle class neighborhood of Altadena, and mutual aid efforts have blossomed across the city to address those affected. This week, Jamie reaches out to writers and organizers in Los Angeles to take a closer look at who will be at the forefront of this ongoing crisis. Theo Henderson of We the Unhoused speaks to how the unhoused and newly displaced have to navigate city hostility...2025-01-141h 26
Active TownsShoup Dogg Doctrine w/ Prof. Donald ShoupIn this Season 9 Premiere of the Podcast, I reconnect with Professor Donald Shoup, author of The High Cost of Free Parking, affectionately known as "Shoup Dogg," in honor of his rockstar status and birthplace of Long Beach, CA. We discuss the momentum of the parking reform movement to help create more affordable and walkable communities, as well as the huge challenge of LA's sidewalks in disrepair and the opportunity to make a major transformation in walkability in Los Angeles before the 2028 Olympics.Note: This episode was recorded in the waning days of 2024, but given the devastating fires currently...2025-01-101h 08
Active TownsCan LA Go Car-Free for the Olympics? w/ Alissa WalkerIn this episode, I reconnect with journalist Alissa Walker, founder of the new newsletter Torched.LA for a discussion about the forthcoming major events (Superbowl, World Cup, and Olympics) being hosted by Los Angeles in the coming years and how the region can leverage these opportunities to ensure that the citizens don't get "torched" by a legacy of debt and discrimination. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listening platform. Also, don't forget to check out the Active...2024-11-151h 08
Active TownsCelebrating Talking Headways w/ Jeff WoodIn this episode, I welcome back Jeff Wood of The Overhead Wire, a subscription news curation service and the Talking Headway Podcast, in acknowledgment and celebration of hitting and surpassing the impressive milestone of 500 podcast episodes. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listening platform. Also, don't forget to check out the Active Towns Channel for more video content.Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):...2024-10-1158 min
Young People to the FrontPreparing for 2028: Continuing the Conversation on the Impact of the Olympics in Los Angeles with Alissa WalkerIn a continuation from episode 25, hosts Tonny, Robin and Fatine discuss with Alissa Walker the implications of hosting the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. There are various concerns surrounding the event, such as the impact on the city's homeless population, the need for improved public spaces and infrastructure, and the importance of prioritizing the well-being of the community. They point out the potential challenges of security, police presence, and the influence of political leaders. Key topics discussed in the episode include:- Discussion on hosting the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028- The c...2024-10-0133 min
Nobody Drives in LAINTRODUCING “NOBODY DRIVES IN LA: A CAR FREE LOS ANGELES PODCAST”...In which our podcast’s two co-hosts, Kyle Rebar and Eric Brightwell, introduce themselves — both to listeners and one another. Their conversation touches upon their journeys from car-dependent small cities toward liberation from cars in Los Angeles.
The discussion turns to how the podcast came about and potential future episode topics including the proposed Dodger Stadium Gondola, Lyft’s bid for Metro Bike Share (https://bikeshare.metro.net), and waiting for hypothetical gadgetbahns instead of investing in proven transit technologies.
Eric Brightwell links: www.ericbrightwell.com
Kyle Rebar l...2024-09-0647 min
Young People to the FrontLessons from the Past: How LA's Olympic History Shapes the Future of Security and Community Engagement with Alissa WalkerCurious about how the city of LA is preparing for the security and population challenges of hosting the Olympics, and the concerns that have been raised by community members and activists?In this episode of Young People to the Front, hosts Tonny, Robin and Fatine are joined by journalist and host of the LA Podcast, Alissa Walker. They discuss various topics related to the Olympics in Los Angeles, including the history of the 1932 and 1984 Olympics, the impact of the Olympics on the city, the over-policing and security concerns, the use of private contractors for security, and the...2024-09-031h 02
Octothorpe113: I Realised Too Late What I Had DoneJohn is doing Discord, Liz is doing programme, and Alison isn’t working on the Worldcon.
An uncorrected transcript of this episode is available here. Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, join our Facebook group, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on X or on Mastodon or on Bluesky) when you post about the show on social media.
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On The Rail095. From Academics to Arenas with Alyssa LoganIn this episode of the On The Rail podcast, the hosts discuss exciting giveaways and introduce a giveaway winner, Candace Mullin. They then welcome guest Alyssa Logan, an accomplished judge with AQHA Level 1, NRHA, and other certifications, as well as an assistant professor and collegiate judging team coach at Middle Tennessee State University.
Alyssa shares her journey in the horse industry, from her beginnings as a horse-crazy child to her academic and judging career. The conversation delves into her graduate research on the effects of circular exercise on joint and bone health in horses and...2024-06-031h 15disSOLViNG Fear and Taking ActionFind YOUR Fearless VOICE with Performance Coach Christina WalkerShow #62! SEASON 2, Episode 18: Welcome to the disSOLViNG fear podcast! In this episode, I chat with vocal performance coach Christina Walker about proven ways to find our voice and disSOLVE anxiety, especially when it comes to speaking up, asserting ourselves, and even performing on stages!
If you want to expand your confidence and your comfort zone when it comes to public speaking, performing, singing, or just in daily conversation, tune in! You will learn and grow as a result of this episode!
Anxiety hit Christina hard as a music major...2024-04-2947 min
Dungeon Radio HourBONUS: Season 1 Q&A w/ Robert WalkerSend us a textWe're back!! One time only!! At least until season 2 releases. or we get bored. While we prepare season 2, we look back on season 1 and answer all your burning questions! And we do it with our VERY good friend Robert Walker of the podcast Dungeons, Dragons, and Psychology and author of "Session Zero: the DMG to Writing Great Campaigns in any System". Please check him out on his website, on Apple, Spotify, and Instagram! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::THIS SHOW IS NSFW AND NSFK (Not safe for kids. sorry kids!)2024-04-231h 07What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike BoninBlowouts, Nail-biters and Big Surprises: Primary 2024A week after polls closed, the results of a lot of elections are becoming and apparent, and there have been some wild developments! There have been blowouts, nail-biters and big surprises, and Alissa Walker and Godfrey Plata join Mike Bonin to review and discuss it all. The resounding victory of Measure HLA. An edge-of-your-seats finale to the Nithya Raman re-election campaign. A huge surge for progressives in multiple races. A closely watched anti-gay campaign in Glendale. And a helluva lot more.Check the chapter markers to find the segments of the show you're most interested in....2024-03-131h 47What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike BoninLA's Chief No Moore Lots of big news to kick off 2024. Late last week, LAPD Chief Michel Moore announced a sudden retirement, putting Mayor Karen Bass in the hotseat as she begins to choose a replacement. Meanwhile Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva denies the existence of deputy gangs while under oath. The Supreme Court has decided to take up a draconian anti-homeless law, and people who usually call themselves progressives are hoping the right-wing court will criminalize homelessness. Meanwhile, is LA backing away from affordable housing in wealthy neighborhoods? And what is the fate of local journalism as Kevin Merida leaves the LA Times? Gu...2024-01-161h 24
The Urban Exodus PodcastE64: Wanderland Wonder: A tech exec finds healing in nature & builds a place where people can reconnect with the wild | Jonathan Weston of @wanderlandusa in Rising Fawn, GAI’m excited to invite you to my conversation with Jonathan Weston. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, a father of four, a technology executive, the author of Camping is for Everyone and the founder of Wanderland Campground and the Wanderland Society in Rising Fawn, Georgia.Jonathan felt called to 72 acres of land near Lookout Mountain in Walker County. It is a magnificent site of hilly and steep terrain with views across the lower Appalachian Mountain range. He has intentionally steward the land as a primitive event space, keeping the ecosystem intact. In an era where camping is be...2023-12-291h 07
Voices for Justice2023 Case UpdatesToday, I’m discussing 2023 updates in the cases of Alicia Navarro, Brandy Myers and the Arizona Canal Killings, Tara Calico, Margarita Sandoval, Naomi Irion, Harmony Montgomery, Madeline Kingsbury, Anaiah Walker, and Alissa Turney. Thank you so much for listening, and I'll see you in 2024.Follow Maddie Kingsbury's sister Megan on TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@megsmpls?_t=8iJiPYxUL4U&_r=1Check out the Justice for Anaiah Walker Foundation- https://www.justiceforanaiahwalkerfoundation.org/Thank you to our sponsors Factor and BetterHelp.2023-12-2135 min
FIVE PLACES L.A.13: Ingalill Wahlroos-RitterShow notes and Ingalill’s Five Places:1.10,000ft above LA (preferably in a small aircraft, but also in a commercial plane)2. Grand Park, designed by Deborah Sussman / SussmanPrejza3. Angel City Football Club games at Gensler-designed BMO stadium, and the walk from Metro, through Exposition Park with the Rose Garden, the CAAM, the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and the Coliseum.4. The back yard, in general, Ingalill’s family’s back yard in particular, and the view from her deck which includes the DWP Building, the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles City Hal...2023-11-0253 min
Tech Won't Save UsElon Musk Unmasked: Building An Empire (Part 3)Elon Musk has built himself a corporate empire, but how did he do it? He’s styled himself at as the cofounder of Tesla, but the real innovations came from its actual founders before he took the credit and spun a ton of deceptive tales he couldn’t follow through on to boost its share price. Ultimately, his interventions have had some serious consequences. This is episode 3 of Elon Musk Unmasked, a special four-part series from Tech Won’t Save Us.Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the...2023-10-2652 minThe War on CarsWhy Congestion Pricing Matters with Diana LindAfter 16 years of slogging its way through municipal, state and federal government and every imaginable form of public process, congestion pricing is finally on its way to New York City. If all goes as planned, then anyone who wants to cram a car or truck into Lower Manhattan south of 60th Street is going to have to pay somewhere between $9 and $23 per day starting next spring. And all of that money will go toward supporting and improving New York’s transit system. There are still lots of details to iron out and we should never underestimate New York’s abil...2023-09-1938 min
POST POET POPEpisode 18 [Mixtape 11] Featuring ONCE A CITY SAID poets (Part 2 of 2)Welcome to the 18th episode of Post Poet Pop; This is Part 2 of a dedicated set featuring poets from the Once A City Said Louisville poets anthology put out by Sarabande Books and launched this summer. You can purchase the book, here, and you can learn more about the featured poets by visiting the links below.I would like to dedicate this episode to: James Taylor, Michael Newby, David McAtee, and Breonna Taylor—for their lives that were, and for their lives that should have been. Cheers to a better metabolic city!Sl...2023-08-121h 00What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike BoninThe First 100 Days (with Alissa Walker & Scott Frazier of LA Podcast)It’s been 100 days since Mayor Karen Bass and the new crew of elected officials took office in the city of Los Angeles. How are they doing? I talk about that, homelessness, public safety, LA Metro, and a lot more with Alissa Walker and Scott Frazier of LA Podcast on the latest edition of What’s Next Los Angeles.Alissa is co-host of LA Podcast, and a writer for Curbed/New Yorker. Her twitter handle is @awalkerinLA. Scott is another LA Podcast host. You can find his long form writing at his blog, Benny Wally. 2023-03-201h 25
Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology PodcastImproving your Improv w/ Dungeon Radio HourText us, PsyclithidsEpisode Details & LinksToday I am joined by the full cast of Dungeon Radio Hour, to discuss ways to improve your improv skills as a gamer.Tricks of the Trade Information & LinksEach member of Dungeon Radio Hour gives us an idea of an exercise or two that you can use to help develop your own improv skills.Guest Bio & LinksThe Cast of Dungeon Radio Hour are | Dalton Riddle | Andrew Gehrlein | Michael Adair | Alissa AdairO...2023-03-0543 min
Today, ExplainedDigging tunnels for carsElon Musk created The Boring Company to fix traffic, but his fantasy of underground Tesla tunnels is running on empty. Curbed’s Alissa Walker and author Paris Marx explain. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Amina Al-Sadi, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, edited by Matt Collette, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-12-0525 min
Today, ExplainedDigging tunnels for carsElon Musk created The Boring Company to fix traffic, but his fantasy of underground Tesla tunnels is running on empty. Curbed’s Alissa Walker and author Paris Marx explain.This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Amina Al-Sadi, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, edited by Matt Collette, and hosted by Noel King.Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-12-0527 minWhat's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike BoninUp, Down and All Around: Election ResultsThe election is finally over, and the vote count continues for a couple very key races. But we know a lot about most races. What are the most important things we see in the election results? Alissa Walker and Scott Frasier of LA Podcast join Mike to hash it all out. They talk about the mayor's and supervisor's race, the significance of Villanueva's defeat, City Council results, and the growing electoral power of progressives.Alissa is co-host of LA Podcast, and a writer for Curbed/New Yorker. Her twitter handle is @awalkerinLA. Her recent article of LA...2022-11-151h 20
818s and HeartbreakThe Orange Line w/ Alissa WalkerThis week we are joined by journalist Alissa Walker to talk about one of the best transit projects LA has ever built, The Orange Line! 2022-10-041h 37
SOS with Molly & AlissaNo.125 As American As Apple PieThe murder of Jayland Walker and the July 4th shooting in Illinois provide yet another example of the stark contrast between how American law enforcement treats Black and white people. We feel it's imperative to have these discussions on the pod as atrocities unfold because too often, people read the headlines and the first few sentences of an article, or watch a quick news clip on social media and don't dig any further or question any of the information. In a culture where the only account of a police shooting comes from that police department's own curated evidence, we...2022-07-1139 min
Hear In LAAlissa Walker - Why LA Transit Riders Should Be Treated Better Than Everyone - Historic FilipinotownThe beloved and prolific journalist claims the two proposed parks that would be built atop the 101 freeway are not as crazy as they appear, how the Metro tunnel through Bel Air cannot be stopped by the locals, and what she thinks about the proposed Dodger Stadium gondola.2022-06-1156 min
The Smoking TireAlissa Walker (Public transit, dumb tunnels, urban dev., bikes vs cars)Alissa Walker (@awalkerinLA) is a writer and podcaster based in Los Angeles who Alissa Walker is a journalist covers the challenges of getting around our cities. She has written extensively for CURBED, where she covers everything from cars to bikes to urban development, and how it impacts all of us. We talk about why city transit is so difficult, those tunnels, silly solutions that cause officials to overlook things, planes/trains/buses, and what we can do better.https://www.curbed.com/author/alissa-walker/Recorded Feb 24, 2022Want to find the right parts for y...2022-03-151h 39
Gall d’ndie1x16 La Curva del DeltaPulp- Babies
Carolina Durante - Lo Segundo, Ya No Tanto
The Raconteurs - Steady, As She Goes
HAIM - Now I'm In It
Robyn; Avalon Emerson - Honey - Avalon Emerson's Deep Current Reroll
Channel Tres; Walker & Royce - Controller - Walker & Royce Remix
El Petit De Cal Eril - Close To Me
Mujeres - Cae la Noche
Sr. Chinarro - Escorpio
bigott - This is All Wrong
Ginebras - Paco y Carmela
Giorgio Moroder - Knights in White Satin - Remastered
Pet Shop Boys - I don’t wanna - radio edit
The Weeknd - Blinding Lights
Chumbawamba - Tu...2021-12-081h 03
Embrace This Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.The Round Yard by Alissa CallenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/540140to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Round Yard
Author: Alissa Callen
Narrator: Casey Withoos
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2021
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
A heartfelt story about finding where you belong by bestselling Australian author Alissa Callen. For only child Neve Fitzpatrick, family is everything. When she loses her mother, she heads to the bush to rent a farmhouse near her grandmother's family home. To keep herself busy and her grief at bay, she offers to look after two little redheaded cowgirls and adopts a sassy pony and shaggy donkey...2021-10-019h 28
Essential Voices with Wilmer ValderramaNo Mask, No Ride!Ameena- “La Patrona”- wears many hats - she’s a rideshare driver, an accountant, and used to run her own non-emergency medical transport business. Ameena loves being her own boss, but experiences the stresses that come with the title, underscored during the pandemic when riders refuse to wear masks. Ameena’s passion for her “hustle” has led her to find ways to uplift the fellow rideshare drivers in her community so they too can drive safely and on their own terms. Roundtable guests: Lewis Howes, of the School of Greatness podcast, and Alissa Walker from New York Magazine.2021-09-0741 min
Cool Stuff Ride HomeThu. 05/27 - Naked Mole Rats: The Key to Slowing Human Aging?
Potentially good news for longterm COVID-19 immunity. Pizza farms, not just a figment of my imagination, apparently they’re a real and wonderful thing. And the story of a naked mole rat named Joe who just won’t die, and what he could mean for human longevity. Links:
Immunity to the Coronavirus May Persist for Years, Scientists Find (NY Times)
Vaccinated COVID-19 survivors may be immune for life, according to new research (Mic)
Pizza farm (Wikipedia)
Pizza-shaped farm draws tourists with organic slice (USA Today)
The Pizza Farm (via Web Archive)
'Pizza farm' also a place to l...2021-05-2718 min
That Podcast2.1 - THAT PODCAST... in which we look at rituals, relationships, sex and bodies – PART ONETHAT PODCAST... in which we look at rituals, relationships, sex, and bodies, and which is definitely NSFW so don’t listen with your kids – PART ONEA global pandemic is far from an aphrodisiac. How does shifting the satisfaction of our sexual needs to a digital plane change this most intimate and physical of acts? From couples revealing the rituals they used to negotiate each other during lockdown, to accounts of how the world of sex work is changing in response, Desiree Burch hosts an episode which is definitely NSFW.Pa...2021-05-1355 min
Cash Flow Guys | Real Estate Investing & Cashflow Ideas - Inspired by Robert Kiyosaki / Rich Dad Poor Dad276 - Price Cowards Are You One Of Them?Post credit to Alissa Walker and Wade Sutherlin, the lucky husband of Amanda Young who was my guest on episodes 172 and 173 A CONVERSATION ABOUT PERCEIVED VALUE: A customer asked a contractor friend of mine how much it would cost to do this project. My friend gave him a proposal: $4500 The customer responded: That seems really high. My friend asked: What do you think is a reasonable price for this job? The customer answered: $2500 maximum My friend responded: Ok, then I invite you to do it your...2021-03-2719 minCash Flow Guys | Real Estate Investing & Cashflow Ideas - Inspired by Robert Kiyosaki / Rich Dad Poor Dad276 - Price Cowards Are You One Of Them?Post credit to Alissa Walker and Wade Sutherlin, the lucky husband of Amanda Young who was my guest on episodes 172 and 173 A CONVERSATION ABOUT PERCEIVED VALUE: A customer asked a contractor friend of mine how much it would cost to do this project. My friend gave him a proposal: $4500 The customer responded: That seems really high. My friend asked: What do you think is a reasonable price for this job? The customer answered: $2500 maximum My friend responded: Ok, then I invite you to do it your...2021-03-2719 min
Active TownsCycling in Paris: Past & Present w/ Mark CramerIn this episode, I connect with Mark Cramer, who is an American living in a northern suburb of Paris, France, for a discussion about how many years ago he happened upon a fun group of cyclists completely taking over the streets of Paris, with the support and assistance of the police, and how this chance connection led him down the road of becoming a regular bike commuter, traveling throughout the Paris region. Mark is also the author of the book Old Man on a Green Bike: Chronicles of a Self-Serving Environmentalist and they talk about how to...2021-03-2456 min
The BoothMar. 23, 2021: Colorado Shootings & Bridgewater Rally w/Jill SheridanTopics for the night…
BIG THANKS to those who tuned in last week for my Marvin Hagler tribute show & tonight’s Special Guest is Jill Sheridan a school teacher who video taped what really went on at the freedom Rally!
News Booth
*Krispy Kreme Doesn’t Care About YOU
*Bridgewater Freedom/Peace Rally was Much More than advertised.
*Colorado Shooter Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa has been charged with 10 Counts of Murder that could have all been avoided.
*Beware of Real2 Ionized Water (Alkalized) – Liver Failure
*Texas Roadhouse...2021-03-2400 min
The BoothMar. 23, 2021: Colorado Shootings & Bridgewater Rally w/Jill SheridanTopics for the night…
BIG THANKS to those who tuned in last week for my Marvin Hagler tribute show & tonight's Special Guest is Jill Sheridan a school teacher who video taped what really went on at the freedom Rally!
News Booth
*Krispy Kreme Doesn’t Care About YOU
*Bridgewater Freedom/Peace Rally was Much More than advertised.
*Colorado Shooter Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa has been charged with 10 Counts of Murder that could have all been avoided.
*Beware of Real2 Ionized Water (Alkalized) - Liver Failure
*Texas Roadh...2021-03-242h 05
Upside Down PodcastSeason 5 | Episode 85: The Necessity of Liberation with Danté StewartWhat does a liberated faith look like? Writer and speaker Danté Stewart talks with co-hosts Patricia Taylor and Lindsy Wallace about the meaning of liberation and how it impacts how we view God, ourselves, and the world.In this episode, we:Reflect on the complex, beautiful, and terrible journey of liberation, the changes we make along the way, and how we look at the world within ourselves and the world around usDiscuss the influence of writer and activist James Baldwin and the invitation from Baldwin to wrestle deeply and truthfullyTalk about the influence of B...2021-03-2350 min
Bird Road PodcastMagic City Musk (Underground) feat. Alissa WalkerAs part of the Great Miami Tech Migration of 2021, Mayor Francis Suarez in recent weeks has initiated interstellar communication with the Imaginary Iron Man, the original Space Karen and freshly minted Richest Dude On Earth, Elon Musk, to punch a bunch of holes in our city and uh, help… traffic? Cool. We spoke with Alissa Walker from Curbed about ...
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Bird RoadMagic City Musk (Underground) feat. Alissa Walker
As part of the Great Miami Tech Migration of 2021, Mayor Francis Suarez in recent weeks has initiated interstellar communication with the Imaginary Iron Man, the original Space Karen and freshly minted Richest Dude On Earth, Elon Musk, to punch a bunch of holes in our city and uh, help… traffic? Cool.
We spoke with Alissa Walker from Curbed about the wisdom of boring enormous chambers through the porous limestone that makes up Miami, and what the environmental impact could look like for a region that is environmentally tenuous, at best.
Follow Alissa on Twitter @awalkerInLA, and...2021-02-091h 03
Active TownsSeason One Wrap-Up, Good Bye 2020!On this, the final day of the crazy year that was 2020, I look back and reflect on the 52 episodes in Season One, giving thanks to our guests and you, our listeners. I also provide some surprise bonus material at the end of the main recording; a brief overview countdown of each of the 52 episodes.See below for links to each of the episode landing pages, which feature special photos and video links.Season One Episode Landing Page Links:Active Towns Podcast IntroEpisode 1: Wading into Walkability w/ Heyden B...2020-12-3119 min
Night CallLast Call At Night CheersWahhhh but also ACK! We are leaving you with some wonderful night calls from our wonderful listeners. But of course there is also a call about how The Big Chill and Cathy comics are connected, some rhapsodizing about monoliths (new and old), and a decision on what show is better: Frasier or Cheers. Some sentimental night calls to send us out, our favorite episodes and guests, reminiscing about Girls In Hoodies, and where we’d send our listeners to help fill the void. We promise we’ll be back someday on some astral plane. So long for now. Thanks for...2020-12-071h 20
Active TownsAmerica Walks w/ Mike McGinnIn this episode, I welcome Mr. Michael McGinn into our virtual studios for a wide-ranging conversation about creating cities for people. Michael McGinn served as the 52nd mayor of Seattle, WA and was recently selected as the new Executive Director of America Walks, a 20-year old national nonprofit organization that has been leading the way in advancing safe, equitable, accessible, and enjoyable places to walk and move by giving people and communities the resources to effectively advocate for change. Additional Helpful Links:Episode Landing Page on the Active Towns websiteBrompton B...2020-12-0358 min
The Unemployment PodcastEP #14: FLASHBACK to 2019 with FeliciaHappy Thursday all! It's been a rough week but here we are. On this episode of the podcast Sara takes a trip down memory lane and talks all about queer friendships. How do you make them? Where do you find people? And how it's important to do things you want to do, even if you do them alone, in order to find your people who also want to do those things! Felicia and Sara reminisce on their travels from East Coast to West Coast, concerts, pride, and more!
I def fan girl a little on this ep so hey to...2020-09-2457 min
Tech Won't Save UsThe Boring Company is a Complete Joke w/ Alissa WalkerParis Marx is joined by Alissa Walker to discuss how Elon Musk’s Boring Company transportation system has changed over the past few years, what his plans in Las Vegas mean for workers and transit users, and why tech companies are distracting us from a real vision of better cities.Alissa Walker is the urbanism editor at Curbed, co-host of LA Podcast, and a contributor to KCRW’s Greater LA. She recently reported on the latest updates on the Boring Company and its project in Las Vegas, and did a great breakdown of how the whole concept has...2020-07-3038 min
Active TownsA Walker In LA w/ Alissa WalkerIn this episode, I connect with Alissa Walker with Curbed for a virtual stroll in Los Angeles. Alisa lives in Los Angeles, where she is a co-host of LA Podcast, a contributor to the KCRW show Greater LA, and a mom to the city's two most enthusiastic public transit riders.From her bio at Curbed... "Alissa Walker connects people with where they live through writing, speaking, and walking. As the urbanism editor at Curbed, she authors the column Word on the Street, highlighting the pioneering transit, clever civic design, and game-changing policy affecting o...2020-05-1655 min
Forever35Special Episode: Coronavirus Questions and ConcernsOn this special episode Kate and Doree address some of the growing concerns around coronavirus. They speak with epidemiologist Caroline Buckee about what coronavirus and COVID-19 really are and how we can be prepared without being panicked, and talk to two listeners living in Italy through the COVID-19 outbreak. Then they’re joined by Dr. Jelena Kecmanovic, Founder and Director of Arlington DC Behavior Therapy Institute, who shares some tactics and strategies for coping with anxiety and stress, and hear from Alissa Walker, Urbanism Editor at Curbed, who discusses COVID-19’s effect on homeless communities and how we can help...2020-03-161h 26
Exposit The Word3 | John 3 11-14 Line by Line Bible study with Jeremy Walker#BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #JeremyWalker
Jeremy Walker was born to godly parents and was converted to Christ during his teenage years. He serves as a pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church, Crawley, and is married to Alissa, with whom he enjoys the blessing of three children. He has authored several books, and is grateful to preach and to write as opportunity provides.
100s more resources available at https://exposittheword.com/
Audio used with permission from Jeremy Walker
2019-12-2947 minExposit The Word2 | John 3 5 -10 Line by Line Bible study with Jeremy Walker#BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #JeremyWalker
Jeremy Walker was born to godly parents and was converted to Christ during his teenage years. He serves as a pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church, Crawley, and is married to Alissa, with whom he enjoys the blessing of three children. He has authored several books, and is grateful to preach and to write as opportunity provides.
100s more resources available at https://exposittheword.com/
Audio used with permission from Jeremy Walker
2019-12-2952 minExposit The Word1 | John 3 1-4 Line by Line Bible study with Jeremy Walker#BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #JeremyWalker
Jeremy Walker was born to godly parents and was converted to Christ during his teenage years. He serves as a pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church, Crawley, and is married to Alissa, with whom he enjoys the blessing of three children. He has authored several books, and is grateful to preach and to write as opportunity provides.
100s more resources available at https://exposittheword.com/
Audio used with permission from Jeremy Walker
2019-12-2944 min
What The Hal?72 - Halloween Safety and raising awareness for autism with blue Halloween bucketsKeeping a child safe is always a parent’s top priority. And on Halloween night basic activities like trick-or-treating could be hard. It was a mother in Hawaii whose Facebook post went viral when she came up with the idea of using blue buckets for kids with autism or who are nonverbal, like her 3-year-old son. A blue bucket is to help those giving out candy know that a child may be autistic, so they may not say the traditional 'trick-or-treat' when you open the door.
Our guests include Tamra Mariott and Rebecca Zornitsky from Autism Speaks, Dr. Ri...2019-10-2431 min
It's Been a MinuteWeekly Wrap: 'Truth Hurts' Hits No. 1, McConnell On Gun Control, More Brexit ChaosDemocratic Presidential candidates talked climate in a town hall this week. How does transportation factor into combating climate change? In the wake of several mass shootings, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is still yet to bring forward any legislation on gun control. We take a look at how President Trump may be influencing McConnell's thinking and actions. Plus, with all the yelling and shouting, what's going on with Brexit this week — and how are Brits feelings about it? Sam is joined in the studio this week by Curbed Urbanism editor Alissa Walker and producer Tom Dreisbach of NPR's Embedded podcast.2019-09-0637 min
Jerix Live SessionsJerix Live Sessions #33Live mix sessions streamed by Jerix on Mixlr. Look for more here every week on Wednesday @ 8 pm PST! http://mixlr.com/jerix/
Also available as an iTunes Podcast. Subscribe here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slo-house-vibe-official-podcast/id459824888
And on the Google Play store:
https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iw6hdl2znqsq2unugnfc7tszhcm
Tracklist:
1
Omen In The Rain (Eskai Mix)
Myon ft. Alissa Feudo
2
Shooting Star
Grum, Kevin McKay
3
The First Time
Dirty South ft. Rudy
4
Understatement
Solid Stone
5
Yamana
Joonas Hahmo, K-System
6
Little Planet
Estiva
7
Sahara
Nick Sember
8
Renegade Mastah
HI-LO
9
Real Low (Billy Kenny Remix)
...2019-08-101h 06
The War on CarsYour Car Is Your CastleHow can we fight a War on Cars when cars might be turning into the last bastion of affordable housing in many cities and suburbs? In this episode, we talk about how the crises in transportation, housing and climate are converging in California parking lots — some of which are becoming de facto communities. Stepping in to help us understand what’s going on in the Golden State is Alissa Walker, who writes for Curbed LA and cohosts LA Podcast. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive stickers, T-shirts, exclusive access to special audio content and more. Buy an offi...2019-06-1431 minThe War on CarsYour Car Is Your CastleHow can we fight a War on Cars when cars might be turning into the last bastion of affordable housing in many cities and suburbs? In this episode, we talk about how the crises in transportation, housing and climate are converging in California parking lots — some of which are becoming de facto communities. Stepping in to help us understand what’s going on in the Golden State is Alissa Walker, who writes for Curbed LA and cohosts LA Podcast. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive stickers, T-shirts, exclusive access to special audio content and more...2019-06-1431 min
Fast ForwardA Walker in LA - Greg Lindsay chats with Alissa WalkerEpisode 28. Greg Lindsay chats with Curbed's Urbanism Editor Alissa Walker about changing behavior and moving beyond cars. Greg and Alissa take a deep dive into the Los Angeles mobility scene, from walkable urbanism, micromobility options and dedicated bus lanes to congestion pricing and SB 50.2019-06-1034 min
The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show#113 - Alissa Walker, Urbanism Editor at Curbed on City Design, Transportation and Autonomous VehiclesFrom Curbed: Alissa Walker connects people with where they live through writing, speaking, and walking. As the urbanism editor at Curbed, she authors the column Word on the Street, highlighting the pioneering transit, clever civic design, and game-changing policy affecting our cities. Alissa on Curbed The Midnight Charette is now The Second Studio. SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews: Interviews with in...2019-05-141h 35
Social Design Insights103 | Considering Just Transit for a Just CityPedestrian Activist Alissa Walker joins us to talk about the walkability of cities, sustainable transportation and development.2019-02-2130 min
Social Design Insights103 | Considering Just Transit for a Just CityPedestrian Activist Alissa Walker joins us to talk about the walkability of cities, sustainable transportation and development.2019-02-2100 min
Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis PodcastGimme Shelter X L.A Podcast Crossover SpectacularA first of its kind for Gimme Shelter: A crossover episode! Matt and Liam join comedy writer and all around smart guy Hayes Davenport, Curbed editor Alissa Walker, and housing guru Scott Frazier of L.A. Podcast to talk about the intersection of state and local housing policy in L.A. If you're interested in good local news podcasts, you should subscribe to them: https://lapodcast.simplecast.fm/2018-10-051h 16
LA PodcastPROP 13 REASONS WHYAlissa Walker returns! More shady LAPD and Sheriff's Department stories, like five of them! Another bike lane in danger in Silver Lake! Wasted tax incentives for downtown hotels! The president wants to cut 200,000 LA jobs and clear-cut the Los Padres National forest! And our biggest Prop, Lock and Drop It ever: Prop 5 (really Prop 13)!
2018-08-131h 08
LA PodcastEXTREMELY PROUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSEALISSA WALKER returns to talk about Proud Boys in Atwater Village, two wild LA Times lawsuits, another lawsuit in Santa Monica over its elections, California reaching its 2020 emissions goals four years early, ants, and the first two propositions on the state ballot for November.
2018-07-161h 03
Scratching the Surface82. Alissa WalkerAlissa Walker is the urbanism editor at Curbed where she writes about cities, infrastructure, transportation, and policy. Before that, she was the urbanism editor at Gizmodo and has written extensively about design, cities, and architecture for places like Design Observer, Dwell, Fast Company, the Los Angeles Times and The New York Times. In this episode, Alissa and I talk about the differences between writing about designed objects and writing about the city, the role of the critic, and how she writes about government, policy, and transportation through the lens of design.2018-07-0440 min
LA PodcastSCOOT TO KILLHuge get: the great ALISSA WALKER, Urbanism editor at Curbed, joins for the entire episode as a third host. Scott and Hayes talk to her about the Bird scooters reproducing across the city, LA's disappearing tree canopy, and why Silver Lake is fighting real hard to save a gas station.
2018-07-0258 min
Happy Human Handbook PodcastEpisode 5: Conversations with Carmelita | Be a Good Global NeighborShow NotesPodcast written by Jennifer WhiteMusic & Production by Jimmy Sferes at Hummingbird StudioNow What?There are some great resources out there for how to reduce your personal impact on climate change, and below are a few places to start. (WARNING: Some are more nerdy than others.)101 Ways to Fight Climate Change | By Patrick Sisson, Megan Barber, and Alissa WalkerTop 100 Solutions to Reverse Global Warming | Project DrawdownInstitute of Physics List of Most Effective Individual Steps to Tackle Climate Change , [Original...2018-05-2100 min
LA Hashtags HerselfThe immediacy of writing online has become part of my brain.Urban journalist and advocate Alissa Walker abandoned her car ten years ago in favor of a pedestrian lifestyle, a move which led to an expansive career as an urbanist and urban advocate that coincides with watershed moments in online journalism and the urban renaissance. What sets Alissa apart, though, is her dedication to online discourse and general optimism about how we can solve our urban issues set her apart. In a time where tribalism reigns, Alissa welcomes the immediacy of online engagement with people of differing opinions “because it only makes me want to find even better solutions to pr...2018-04-121h 03
Mixfreaks PodcastXiJaro & Pitch - EOYC 2017URL: http://ah.fm/<br />Megamix by: Xijaro & Pitch<br />Year: 2017 <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TSJgaHzfgVA/WpkUJOr-yoI/AAAAAAAADAs/VHh3cdMZwkgGx6u86_2XWVQVWgRfBY3YwCLcBGAs/s1600/artworks-000272212121-o2x588-t500x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TSJgaHzfgVA/WpkUJOr-yoI/AAAAAAAADAs/VHh3cdMZwkgGx6u86_2XWVQVWgRfBY3YwCLcBGAs/s320/artworks-000272212121-o2x588-t500x500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>01. Intro: Hans Zimmer &...2018-03-0956 min
The Strong Towns PodcastCar-free and Kid-friendly in Los AngelesIf you're from any part of America besides Los Angeles, you've probably dissed the California city at one point or another. It's full of smog, traffic and vain movie stars, right? But that narrative misses out on so much of what L.A. has to offer. Not only is the city an exciting and rewarding place to live for many people, it's also, surprisingly, a great place to raise a family and — believe it or not — a good place to walk and bike.
Alissa Walker is living proof of this. She's the Urbanism Editor for Curbed and a long...2018-01-1836 min
Hurry SlowlyAlissa Walker: Walking Is the Best Way to Go SlowUrbanism editor Alissa Walker on how walking changes your relationship to everything — the rhythms of your day, your community, and your creativity.2018-01-1640 min
The Curbed AppealAlissa WalkerCurbed's L.A.-based Urbanism editor, Alissa Walker, joins the Appeal hosts to talk infrastructure and the election, living car-free in the car-loving City of Angels, and the future of transportation in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2016-10-2030 min
Download the Most Popular Audiobooks in Fiction, Gay & LesbianCapsized Audiobook by Julie CannonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Capsized
Author: Julie Cannon
Narrator: Hilarie Mukavitz
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-03-16
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes
Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian
Publisher's Summary:
In the middle of a three-w eek fishing trip, commercial fisherman Roberta (Bert) Coughlin rescues Alissa Cooper from her burning yacht and has no choice but to take the pampered rich girl along.
Alissa and Bert are from very different worlds. Bert struggles to succeed against the whims of Mother Nature. Alissa owns a...2016-10-035h 58
Listen Legally to Popular Authors Full Audiobooks in Newspapers & Magazines, Science & TechnologyWhy Chemicals in the US Are Still "Innocent until Proven Guilty" Audiobook by Alissa CordnerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Why Chemicals in the US Are Still "Innocent until Proven Guilty"
Author: Alissa Cordner
Narrator: Mark Schectman
Format: Original Recording
Length: 6 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-20-16
Publisher: Smithsonian
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, Science & Technology
Publisher's Summary:
Last month, President Barack Obama signed a chemical bill that was meant to solve a problem few people knew they had. That problem was the substandard safety of everyday chemicals - an issue that affects anyone who uses household cleaners, has a couch or wears clothing. In a month filled with dramatic...2016-07-2006 min
Explore The Next-Level Full Audiobook Now, Knowledge Hunters!The Elimination Diet: Discover the Foods That Are Making You Sick and Tired--and Feel Better Fast by Alissa Segersten, Tom MalterrePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/230462to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Elimination Diet: Discover the Foods That Are Making You Sick and Tired--and Feel Better Fast
Author: Alissa Segersten, Tom Malterre
Narrator: Tom Malterre
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 46 minutes
Release date: March 31, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Fitness, Diet & Nutrition
Publisher's Summary:
The Diet Designed Just for You Could the toast you ate for breakfast bring on your afternoon headache? Could the milk in your coffee cause joint pain and brain fog? Could your healthy tofu stir-fry slow your metabolism? Yes-there...2015-03-316h 46
GAR! The Glenn and Ray PodcastGAR! Podcast Episode 52: Comics and SexismThis week's episode of The GAR! Podcast includes discussion of the following:
intro / Camden Comic Con / Jamie Foxx on Sirius XM / kids with cards / Comics Interview and Amazing Heroes / press conferences / CO2 Comics / the elusive Bob McLeod / DIS Meet / spring cleaning comics / Alan Moore / returning vidcasts / no Avengers spoilers / Wanna Cook? / Crossed / Tampa / The Vril Agenda / ComiXology and Amazon / and Diamond / New 52 Teen Titans / Janelle Asselin / women who read comics / Glenn's sister's influence and her comics / sexy vs. sexism / Starfire / Power Girl / turnabout is Tempest / Phil Jimenez / Angela and crossovers / closing /
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Camden...2014-05-0255 min
Design and ArchitectureA Different Kind of 'American Beauty'A different kind of density: Las Casitas brings crowds and joy to the suburbs. Alissa Walker meets Bari Ziperstein; Edward Dimendberg explains Diller, Scofidio + Renfro.
2013-11-1231 min
Too Much Information with Benjamen Walker | WFMURepublic of Outsiders with Alissa Quart from Aug 26, 2013
BW is back - "Thanks Andrea"
- "Republic of Outsiders with Alissa Quart"
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/52098
2013-08-2700 minDesign and ArchitectureA New Twist on Tie Dye; Never BuiltAlissa Walker talks to Jennifer Parry Dodge about tie-dyeing. Matt Holzman reports on another LA project that was Never Built: Elysian Park housing by Richard Neutra.2013-08-0726 minDesign and ArchitectureDoes Debt Shrink Designers' Dreams?Design school grads face an obstacle to starting their careers: huge debt. Alissa Walker reports from Calarts. And Greg Lindsay talks about “engineering serendipity.”2013-06-0328 minDesign and ArchitectureTen Buildings that Shaped the World?Dan Protess and Geoffrey Baer tell us how they chose ten buildings that changed America? Brendan Ravenhill talks to Alissa Walker about keeping things made in LA.2013-05-0729 min
Design Matters (New Episodes)Design Matters with Debbie Millman: Alissa WalkerAlissa Walker is a design writer and blogger from Los Angeles, California. She is a contributing writer for Fast Company’s new design site, Co.Design, and a contributing editor at GOOD, where she writes the column Design Is a Verb. You can also find her at Dwell, Sunset, Print, The Architect’s Newspaper, LA Weekly, Metropolis, Wired, Design Observer, Core77, Coudal, ReadyMade, Eye, HOW, among others. Her walking guide, City Walks Architecture: New York, published by Chronicle Books is the first in a series of guides. She is also the associate producer of the popular public radio show DnA: Desi...2013-01-2429 min
Notebook on Cities and CultureS1E30: The Stories of Los Angeles with David KipenColin Marshall sits down in Boyle Heights with David Kipen, founder of that neighborhood's combined bookstore and lending library Libros Schmibros and a true man of both letters and Los Angeles. He gives commentary on books and literary culture on KPCC-FM and Sirius XM's The Bob Edwards Show, he's written the book The Schreiber Theory: A Radical Rewrite of American Film History, he recently translated Cervantes' The Dialogue of the Dogs for Melville House Books, and he spent over four years as the National Endowment for the Arts' Director of Literature, where he got their Big Read program started. They dis...2012-07-1300 minNotebook on Cities and CultureS1E29: Great Mistakes with Alissa Walker
Colin Marshall sits down in Silver Lake with Alissa Walker, writer on urban design, architecture, and the cityscape — especially Los Angeles' — for publications like GOOD, Dwell, the LA Weekly, and more. She also associate-produces KCRW's DnA: Design and Architecture. They discuss Sunset Triangle Plaza, the area of reclaimed street where they sit, and what it says about the Angeleno "mind shift" toward getting out of the car; how many small, cheap improvements can alter the urban experience in the same way as a few large, expensive ones; her friends' lingering fear of getting "all sweaty" while riding bicycles, buses, and trains...2012-07-0800 min