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MJ In The Midday4-30 H1: Damien Martinez Joins, Seahawks Draft Class Ceiling & Hitting to all FieldsMJ catches up with newly drafted Damien Martinez to get his thoughts on sliding in the draft, what Marshawn Lynch means to him, and how he envisions his role in a new offensive system.Which rookies could make an immediate impact? We discuss how this draft class raises the Seahawks’ floor and spotlight the players to watch this season. We hit to all fields as we have audio from Cam Newton talking about Shedeur Sanders, and a new docoumentary regarding Brett Favre.2025-04-3037 min
UP THE PILGRIMS- Boston United PodcastUp the Pilgrims S2E13Join Damien and David as they look back at Boston United win vs Altrincham. They also look at the survival chances and at a recent interview with chairman David Newton and give their thoughts on what he had to say. 2025-04-1544 min
SGV ConnectSGV Connect 135.1 - An Update on the Gold Line Foothill Construction Timelines (Note: this week’s SGV Connect podcast is being broken into two parts. Part 2, which is a series of interview about The People’s Cafe in El Monte, will be broadcast tomorrow.) Last week, news broke that bids for the next extension of the Foothill Gold Line - from Pomona to Montclair - would be delayed because the only bid to design and build the project was hundreds of millions of dollars higher than anticipated. Earlier today, Damien Newton sat down with Gold Line Foothill Construction Authority CEO Habib Bali...2025-04-0214 min
MSP Mindset with Damien StevensHow to Stop Playing Small and Build a Major MSP, with Jeff Newton✅ Not sure about full support, we’re giving away our process for you to check out for yourself: https://bit.ly/4hCw4WiMost MSPs stay stuck because they avoid sales, underprice their services, and resist stepping out of their comfort zones. In this episode, Jeff Newton, Co-Founder of Cyft, reveals the key mindset shifts and strategies needed to scale your MSP. Learn how to break through growth barriers, hire for strengths, and hold yourself accountable for real progress. If you're ready to stop playing small, listen now and start building the MSP you actually want!Ch...2025-02-1142 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 131 – Foothill Transit AMA with Felicia FriesemaFoothill Transit’s Director of Marketing and Communications joins Streetsblog Editor Damien Newton for an ask-me-anything style interview probing the bus agency’s recent trials and successes. Friesema took questions on: how Foothill’s bolstered services to Mt. San Antonio College and Cal Poly Pomona will connect with soon to open Metro A Line service in the San Gabriel Valley Foothills, the agency’s hopes for a bus rapid transit service contract in the 60 Freeway corridor, what level of challenge is still faced after the initial stage of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the agency’s move towards hydrogen fuel cell t...2024-12-1827 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 130 - Streetsblog Editors Recap the 2024 ElectionThe post-election special featured a pair of Streetsblog editors, Joe Linton of Streetsblog L.A. and Melanie Curry of Streetsblog California, joining Damien Newton and Chris Greenspon. Most of the talking was done by Curry, Linton and Newton, and the trio kicked off the discussion by outlining the impact of the Trump administration on federal transportation funding, particularly high-speed rail and public transportation. In a new administration, California will face challenges securing federal funding. In LA County, some important county measures including the “climate bond,” Measure A for maintaining the county’s homeless services and Measur...2024-11-1540 minMSP Mindset with Damien Stevens38 Held Meetings Per Month?? It's Possible for Your MSP | Guest: Jeff Newton✅ Not sure about full support, we’re giving away our process for you to check out for yourself: https://bit.ly/4hCw4WiOn this week's episode, Jeffrey Newton, co-founder of Cyft, shares how he broke operations at an MSP because of insane sales, adding $3 million in recurring revenue in just 28 months. Insane growth is possible for your MSP, but are you willing to pay the price that growth requires? For Jeff's MSP, the owner had to allocate serious resources toward growth and the ROI wasn't overnight... And are you willing to take on the challenges that quic...2024-10-311h 21SGV ConnectSGV Connect 129: Looking at Measures A and GWith many mail-in ballots already in voters hands, it's time for the SGV Connect election special. This week we talk with a pair of experts about two ballot measures that L.A. County voters will decide this fall. First, Damien interviews Supervisor Hilda Solis about Measure G. Measure G was put on the ballot with the support of three of the five Supervisors and would change the way L.A. County's elected government works. The measure would expand the Board from five to nine members, create new reforms designed to increase transparency for L.A. County departments...2024-10-1631 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 127: Looking Back at This Year’s LegislatureJust last week, the legislative session for the year ended in Sacramento meaning a batch of legislation was passed that, if signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, would change the way the state conducts its transportation business. In this episode of SGV Connect, co-host Damien Newton goes it alone, interviewing Streetsblog California editor Melanie Curry. As an aside, both Newton and Curry will be at the Streetsblog San Francisco/Streetsblog California anniversary party next week at Manny’s in the Mission on Thursday, September 12, at 6:00 p.m. along with a bevy of transportation reform superstars including ma...2024-09-0534 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 126: Melissa Mora Hidalgo and Jonah KannerThis week's SGV Connect returns to our regular formula with a pair of interviews by Damien Newton and Chris Greenspon. First, Chris interviews Melissa Mora Hidalgo, a queer entertainment writer living in Whittier. The interview goes back and forth between fun and serious, as the two discuss both her work and the performative allyship that occurs during Pride month. In short, Hidalgo would prefer a city that works to create safe environments for all its residents to one that puts up rainbow flags one month a year. You can read a transcript of the interview...2024-06-2850 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 124: Reclaimers and Rick ColeThis week’s SGV Connect continues our theme of focusing in on various areas of the SGV for our podcast episodes by looking at the Greater Pasadena area. First, Damien and Chris traveled to El Sereno to meet with some of the Reclaimers, unhoused residents of El Sereno who moved into Caltrans owned properties during the pandemic. Benito, Sandra and Fanny return to SGV Connect (their first appearance can be found here) to advocate for affordable housing and community spaces, discuss the ongoing eviction battle between Caltrans and the Reclaimers. Personal stories and experiences are shared, emphasizing th...2024-05-221h 22SGV ConnectSGV Connect 123: The Upcoming Election in Alhambra CD4This week's SGV Connect is focusing on the election to replace Councilmember and Vice-Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez of Alhambra. Pérez has given up her seat to run for the State Senate. Chris interviews Nicolas Kiet Quach, the president of the Alhambra Library Board of Trustees. While only 18, Kiet Quach is no newcomer to politics having worked for and with Pérez. If you choose, you can read a transcript of the interview, here. Next, Damien talks to Je-Show Yang, a community activist who has appeared a couple of times in Streetsblog articles about the Fremont Avenue exit...2024-05-1044 min
Who's Next Santa MonicaWho's Next Episode 2: SMMUSD Now Powered by Renewable Energy and What Our Guests Will Miss About Samo (and Samohi) as They Head to CollegeDamien welcomes back Maya, Emery and Willa for our second “Who’s Next” podcast. The three guests are all seniors at Santa Monica High School and leaders of the environmental group Team Marine. On Wednesday, SMMUSD celebrated becoming a school district completely powered by renewable energy, and in the first ten minutes or so of the podcast, we talk about what achieving that goal means for the District and what these three leaders did to push the district to make that change happen faster. The second two parts of the podcast are more fun. Emery, Maya an...2024-05-0330 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWho's Next Episode 1: Previewing the March 5 PrimaryWelcome to our new podcast series, Who’s Next, where we talk to youth leaders in Santa Monica about the issues that are most important to them. With California’s primary election next Tuesday, I had a chance to talk with three co-captain’s for Samohi’s Team Marine. The conversation jumps back and forth between a discussion of the election and issues that youth are concerned about nationwide and a discussion of their personal advocacy efforts and those of Team Marine. I don’t want to ramble on too much, so to learn more you can lis...2024-03-0125 min
In The ConversationBest Part Of SkullduggeryDamien and Ali get In The Conversation about mindfulness, Cam Newton, and buying new old shit.
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www.instagram.com/intheconversation2024-02-281h 08SGV ConnectSpecial Edition : Jeanie Ward-WallerJeanie Ward-Waller is not a household name in California, but until recently she may have had the most important job in the state as far as Streetsblog readers are concerned. Ward-Waller served as the Deputy Director of Planning and Multimodal Programs at Caltrans, where she not only oversaw many of the great programs that we regularly highlighted at Streetsblog; but also served as the internal whistleblower to make certain the agency was working to meet its own climate and equity goals. While we were all surprised when Politico announced earlier this fall that she was f...2023-11-2223 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 120: Basking in the Glow of ArroyoFestThis week's SGV Connect podcast is a special episode where the Streetsblog San Gabriel Valley team, Chris Greenspon, Joe Linton and Damien Newton, sit down and discuss the great success that was ArroyoFest 2023. All three were at the event but experienced it differently with Linton and his family biking the route, Newton completing the "Run the 110" 10k race and Greenspon walking along the 110 later in the morning. Of course, this is Streetsblog so we also discuss what the success of the event could mean for future open streets and open freeway events in the region and Newton...2023-11-0326 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 8 : Katie Neginskiy of IWRCThis week's podcast features Katie Neginsky with the International Women's Resource Center. IWRC is a "community of learning, support, and resources for refugee and immigrant women and their families focused on building joy and momentum." It offers plenty of ways for people to get involved with helping refugees adjust to American culture from teaching classes online, to helping at events, to fundraising. To get more involved, there's plenty of resources on their website. This podcast is the first of a new series we'll be doing to introduce readers and listeners to non-profits in the region where they...2023-08-1735 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 115: Connie Tamkin and the SGV Community Land TrustThis week’s SGV Connect Podcast is the second part of a two part series on housing and tenants issues in the San Gabriel Valley and features Connie Tamkin, the president of the San Gabriel Valley Community Land Trust. If you missed part one of the series with Allison Henry, one of the leaders of the San Gabriel Valley Tenants Council, you can find the audio and transcript here. As with the first podcast, Damien and Chris were on-site for the interview, which covered the history of the new community land trust, some of the projects it's wo...2023-07-2441 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 114: Allison Henry and the SGV Tenants CouncilThis week’s podcast is the first in a two-podcast mini-series looking at housing issues in the San Gabriel Valley. In this podcast, Damien and Chris talk to Allison Henry, an SGV housing justice organizer with LA Forward and co-founder of the San Gabriel Valley Tenants Alliance. In the podcast, we discuss the recent and long-term history of the battle for housing justice in the SGV and how local politics can lead to very different policies in cities that are just next to each other. While it’s no surprise that the cost of housing is high in S...2023-07-1722 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 6: Daniel Ivanov A recent article at Next discussed the Rent Control Board and how next week they are expected to vote to increase the rent by up to 2.8% for properties governed by the city's rent control laws. To explain the process by which increases are set, the value of rent control for a city such as Santa Monica and other matters related to the vote; we brought on Rent Control Boardmember Daniel Ivanov for this week's episode of What's Next. If you have any issues with your rent, or questions for the Rent Control Board...2023-06-0233 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 5 : Cynthia RoseWelcome to What’s Next, Episode 5 featuring SM Spoke’s Cynthia Rose. Cynthia has been involved in mobility, street safety and environmental politics in Santa Monica for decades and we’re happy to have her join us as part of our coverage of Bike Month! If you’re just joining us, you can catch up on past episodes of Santa Monica Next: Episode 1 with Jesse Zwick, Episode 2 with Kate Cagle, Episode 3 with Rick Cole and earlier this week we dropped Episode 4 with Abby Arnold. A full transcript of today’s podcast can be found right here:...2023-05-0442 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 4 : Abby ArnoldAlas, one of Santa Monica's most important and most-underheralded activists, Abby Arnold is leaving Santa Monica after most of her adult life, almost 40 years. Her kids have made lives in Sonoma, and Arnold is planning on joining then for a happy retirement. However, that gives us a chance to have one last interview with the former co-chair of Santa Monica Forward, long-time member of several city commissions, and a host of other jobs and titles at various non-profits. However, a large portion of this interview is spent talking about the need to plan for the future by...2023-04-2939 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 3 : Rick ColeFor the third episode of the What's Next podcast, Damien Newton interviews Rick Cole, the former city manager for the City of Santa Monica. Cole has also served as City Manager in. handful of other Southern California Cities and is currently the Chief Deputy Controller, City of LA. He also served as Mayor of the City of Pasadena. If you enjoy this podcast and want to hear more Rick Cole (or more of me), I also interviewed him for a recent episode of SGV Connect at Streetsblog L.A. Check out that interview here. Next...2023-04-1235 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 109: Rick Cole and Norma QuinonesThis week's SGV Connect features a pair of interviews with former Pasadena Mayor Rick Cole and San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps (SGVCC). Director Norma Quinones. In our first interview, Damien talks with Cole ostensibly about the dozen opinion pieces Cole has written in 2023 about how Pasadena can grow as a city in the future. In the interview Cole laments how Pasadena has changed in the two decades since he was mayor and hopes the city will recommit itself to its progressive routes in coming years. In the second half of the interview, Cole discusses his...2023-04-0635 minSGV ConnectSV Connect 108: Senate Candidate Sasha Renée PérezDamien Newton and Chris Greenspon catch up with Alhambra Councilmember and State Senate candidate Sasha Renée Pérez on the state of her candidacty and what is going on in Alhambra. The interview, the first in a series on the election, pings back and forth between her work in Alhambra and her vision for Senate District 25 This is Pérez's third time on SGV Connect. To listen to the other podcasts, click here. To read a transcript of the interview, click here. SGV Connect is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San...2023-03-1520 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 1 : Kate CagleWelcome to the first episode of Santa Monica Next’s new podcast What’s Next hosted by Damien Newton. This week's episode features Spectrum News 1 anchor Kate Cagle, who is perhaps even better known to our readers and listeners in Santa Monica from her work at the Santa Monica Daily Press. Listen on and find out what Chase from Paw Patrol and April O'Neal have in common. A full transcript of the episode can be found below the podcast. Thanks to Kate for joining us and look for our next episode in two weeks. If you missed our...2023-02-2832 minWho's Next Santa MonicaWhat's Next Episode 1 : Jesse ZwickWelcome to the first episode of Santa Monica Next’s new podcast What’s Next hosted by Damien Newton. And we’re doubly proud to introduce our first guest: Santa Monica Councilmember Jesse Zwick! A full transcript of the interview with Jesse can be found at Santa Monica Next. We’d like to give a special thank you to Jesse for being brave enough to be our first guest and all of you for giving us a listen. 2023-02-1639 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 106 : El Monte Poet Steve Valenzuela and an Update on Puente Hills Landfill ParkWelcome to SGV Connect episode 106, the first episode of 2023. This episode is nearly an hour long with a pair of great, but very different, interviews. First, Chris Greenspon interviews Steve Valenzuela, El Monte poet and writer in residence for the new Zamora Art House in El Monte. The interview touches on Valenzuela’s poetry, his work as a school teacher and how his life experiences influence his poetry, teaching and advocacy. The interview touches on his collaborations with the South El Monte Art Posse, who have been a fixture in our coverage going back to SGV Connect #4. Fo...2023-02-0155 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 106 : Au Revoir 2022 and Zine Editor John Axtell.It's mid-December, and that means it's time for our annual end-of-the-year SGV Connect Podcast featuring not just Damien Newton and Chris Greenspon, but also Streetsblog LA Editor Joe Linton and Streetsblog California Editor Melanie Curry. After that, we have one last interview by Chris with John Axtell published a literary zine this year about the landscape and culture of the SGV. John and Chris talk quite a bit about open spaces, and rebuilding the industrial wastelands around the 605. But first, Curry kicks off the podcast with a review of the legislation and other decisions made in Sacramento...2022-12-1543 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 104 : Election Special!With the next election day less than two months away, SGV Connect sits down with Topher Mathers who reviewed dozens of ballot measures throughout the San Gabriel Valley before Active SGV made endorsements for local measures throughout SGV cities. This is our second podcast focusing on the 2022 election. SGV Connect #100 featured an interview with Ricardo Martinez, a progressive challenger to the incumbent La Puente Mayor and Katrina Kaiser with Streets for All who moderated a City Council debate in Monterey Park. For a full list of their endorsements, and details for why they endorsed each...2022-10-2713 min
DJ Damien Mack - MelbourneI'll House You - Damien MackA-Z feat Vanessa Jackson – Da Funk Junkies – Original mixChange – Mark Pichiotti, DJ Rae, Martina Budde – Ext mixCome dance with me – Block and Crown, Paul Parons – Ext mixDrifting away – Mirlo and meek – Ext mixFreed From Desire – Paul Jockey – Nu Disco Ext mixIn the evening – Cheryl Lee Ralph – Dr Packer remixI will survive – Block and Crown – Makin Bakin Ext mixKeep on jumpin – Discotron – Sandy’s Groove – Extended mixLand of t...2022-10-121h 05SGV ConnectSGV Connect 103 - San Dimas Station and Artist Julian LucasThis week's SGV Connect is a bit of a departure from our usual format. Instead of two interviews, we start with a discussion between Damien and Chris about a lawsuit filed by the City of San Dimas against the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority. The lawsuit calls for a halt to constuction while the issue of where the parking lot for the station is built. The discussion builds on years of reporting, some by Streetsblog and some by other local news. For more background please read, "San Dimas Lawsuit Over Light Rail Parking Project May Mean the...2022-10-1121 min
Talking CatholicFather Tom Newton on the EucharistThe Diocese of Camden is conducting 30 Eucharistic Revival talks through Spring 2022. On this week’s episode we’re featuring a recent talk by Fr. Tom Newton of St. Damien Parish in Ocean City, NJ, titled “The Eucharist: The Meal We Share.”
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The Big Breakfast with Daniel BrewerDamien LeithFormer Australian Idol winner Damien Leith was a supporting act to Olivia Newton-John, Daniel spoke with Damien about meeting ONJ and if he was star struck.2022-08-0802 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect Episode 100 : Elections in La Puente and Monterey ParkThis week's SGV Connect focuses on a pair of local city council races in the cities of La Puente and Monterey Park. The first interview features Ricardo Martinez, a progressive challenger to the incumbent City Councilmember and Mayor Charlie Klinakis. The interview touches on Martinez's personal history, platform, and plans to revitalize the city by encouraging investment in La Puente's downtown. In the second interview, Damien talks with Katrina Kaiser with Streets for All. They helped program and moderated a debate in Monterey Park working with locals with Safe Streets for SGV last week with...2022-08-0439 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 99 - Imperfect Paradise and Update from SacramentoThis week on SGV Connect, we’re bringing you a special interview with Adolfo Guzman-Lopez and then our quarterly update with Melanie Curry of Streetsblog California. Adolfo is a household name in the public radio world, covering higher education at KPCC. He spent the last year on a special assignment, investigating the death of a 90’s Chicano civil rights activist from Baldwin Park, Oscar Gomez for a podcast from KPCC’s LAist Studios. Imperfect Paradise: The Forgotten Revolutionary follows Gomez’s young adult life from star athlete and scholar at Baldwin Park High School to student...2022-07-2143 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 95: Gold Line Extension Is 'On Time and On Budget' at 50% MarkThis week sees a special #SGV Connect podcast with Damien Newton interviewing Habib Balian, the executive director of the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority. As we publish this podcast, the Authority is holding a press conference to celebrate the 50% completion point of the current Gold Line extension out to Pomona. For a full transcript of our interview, click here. Read the press release for today’s event, here. SGV Connect is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the new Gold Line Stations across the Foothills and Co...2022-06-1712 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 93 - Bike Month with Sen. Portantino and Active SGVMay is Bike Month, and we're kicking off the "Chris and Damien" era at #SGVConnect with two interviews that tie-in to bicycling in the San Gabriel Valley. First, Chris visits La Cañada Flintridge to interview Senator Anthony Portantino. Portantino famously became an avid cyclist during the Coronavirus Stay-at-Home orders and has developed his own bicycling exercise routine. He has taken his new bicycling passion with him to Sacramento where he authored legislation that would force more communities to plan for and move on bicycle and pedestrian planning. In our second interview, Damien talks with Wes Reutimann a...2022-05-1643 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 92 : Meet Chris GreensponThis week, the Streetsblog team is happy to introduce you to Chris Greenspon, our new writer and podcast co-host in the San Gabriel Valley. Many of you already know Chris from his other podcasting work as host of SGV Weekly, now in its second season. You can download or listen to past episodes at the SGV Weekly website. As has become our tradition, we like to introduce readers and listeners to our new team members by featuring them in a podcast episode. Listen in as Damien and Chris talk about their backgrounds and their ties...2022-04-2927 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 91 - Damien and Kris, One Last TimeToday’s SGV Connect podcast is the last one for the duo of Damien and Kris. As we previously announced, Kris is moving on to a full-time position with Santa Ana Active Streets. We certainly weren’t going to let him go without one goodbye podcast. Kris has written for Streetsblog on and off for over a decade first covering Boyle Heights then after a break moving to Orange County and finally covering the San Gabriel Valley where he lived and grew up. No last podcast would be complete without a look back at some of our favo...2022-03-2926 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 88 - Looking Forward and Backwards with the Streetsblog EditorsThis week, Damien and Kris welcome Joe Linton and Melanie Curry back to the podcast. Joe and Melanie are the editors of Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog California respectively and offer their insights on the big stories that shaped our coverage in 2021 and predictions on what to expect in 2022. The wide-ranging discussion covers the legislature, highway spending, new transit construction, the return of open streets and the 626 and many other issues. If you find yourself with some free time over the next couple of weeks, plug in and check it out. As a bonus, my daughter joins me...2021-12-2741 min
Los Come BancoSeason 2 - EP 16: Week 10 - Cam Newton is back in CarolinaEn este episodio de Fantasy Corner traido a ustedes por Sports R Us Podcast, hablamos de la semana #1️⃣0️⃣ de la NFL.Discutimos los siguientes temas:1️⃣ ¿Será AJ Dillon un RB1 durante el tiempo que Aaron Jones este fuera?2️⃣ ¿Podrá Cam Newton ser un “streaming option”? 3️⃣ ¿Rhamondre Stevenson o Damien Harris por el resto de la temporada?Recuerden que nos pueden seguir en:https://www.facebook.com/fantasycornerprhttps://www.facebook.com/sportsruspodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sports_r_us_podcast/https://www.youtube.com/results2021-11-1658 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 84 - Memories of El Monte and Pop Ups in AlhambraWelcome back to the SGV Connect podcast, this week Damien talks with Active SGV about a pop-up bike lane in Alhambra, but first Kris checks in with some of the leaders of a mutual aid organization in El Monte. Kris speaks with Araceli Franco and Nickolas Segura of Memories of El Monte, a mutual aid community space in El Monte. The space is volunteer-run by locals and natives of El Monte and offers activities like mental health and college planning workshops, and even hosts a food distribution. Franco and Segura talked about the roots of th...2021-09-1635 min
Dame’s DropbackTaylor Heinicke SZN ft. Trap or Dive PodEpisode nine of Dame's Dropback is here and I'm joined by two great men who know their football. Trap or Dive's @LetMualTellIt & @DCSportsDre join me to discuss Taylor Heinicke, the Washington Football Team newly-announced QB1, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Cam Newton and a whole lot more.@DameDropback @DABartonek2021-09-1645 min
Dynasty Vipers Viper CastViper Bytes- Patriots Release Cam NewtonEarly this morning NFL news broke as the New England Patriots made their choice at quarterback and the future is now. Mac Jones has become the Patriot's new starting quarterback as they released incumbent Cam Newton.
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TheProFFet Fantasy Football ShowCAM NEWTON CUT!In this podcast, I discuss the fantasy implications of the Cam Newton trade. This trade makes Damien Harris a MUST DRAFT! I also talk about Gus Edward's outlook given the Dobbins injury. I conclude by talking about James Robinson and the logical fallacies we are all guilty of.
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Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick CattlesWhat now at QB between Cam Newton & Mac Jones?On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick discuss Patriots Training Camp, the QB Battle, Cam missing time, the Shaun Wade trade and more! Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles. The Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast with Nick Cattles is brought to you by Cuban Rounds, a hand-crafted, all-natural and affordably priced cigar that is Havana inspired. Check them out on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter! 0:20 Cam Newton Misses Time Due To Unvaccinated Status 3:07 Mac Jones Got The Keys & Delivered 12:52 Cam Came Back, Go...2021-08-2735 min
Game 7 PodcastThe TangentThe crew discusses Cam Newton’s legacy, skill vs. physical talent, NBA free agency, and even reminisce on good times. You see why this is called “The Tangent”. Special Guests Cido, Rido, and Darnell BECKS! (Free Game Podcast)2021-08-081h 28SGV ConnectSGV Connect 83 : Damien Interviews Kris FortinThis summer, Streetsblog California is running a podcast series interviewing and introducing its Board of Directors to our audience. These volunteers help keep the organization running even if they don't regularly get a by-line on our website. Today's SGV Connect features an interview where one of our co-hosts (Damien) interviews the other (Kris). In addition to his work with our San Gabriel Valley coverage, Kris is a member of our board of directors. The San Gabriel Valley beat is actually Kris' third tour of duty with Streetsblog, having previously covered Boyle Heights and the Orange...2021-07-2629 minSGV ConnectMeet the Board Podcast Series: Damien Interviews Carter RubinDuring Melanie’s sabbatical, we will be running a podcast series to introduce readers to the Board of Directors of the California Streets Initiative, the non-profit that publishes Streetsblog California, Streetsblog Los Angeles and Streetsblog San Francisco. Our first interview, with Jon Weiss, can be found here. Earlier today, Damien interviewed Carter Rubin, the current Chair of our Board of Directors and the Transportation Technical Strategist for the American Cities Climate Challenge at NRDC. Carter has had some affiliation with Streetsblog for over ll years, as intern, writer, board member, steering committee member and now board chair....2021-07-1923 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 82 - With the 710 Widening Not Happening, Alhambra Prepares for the FutureIn this week's podcast, Kris Fortin speaks with City of Alhambra Vice Mayor Jeff Maloney about "Advancing Alhambra" the city's plans for its roads after the 2017 decision to not move forward with extending the 710 Freeway. While Alhambra had been one of the cities most vocal in support of extending the 710 up to the 210 for decades, the cancellation of the project has led to new opportunities for the city to invest in transit and safe street programs. Advancing Alhambra pinpoints three interchanges and the current 710 "stub" for improvements that could have a dramatic impact across the whole city.2021-06-1529 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 81 - More on Caltrans Tenants and Changes Coming to ExpressLanesIn this week's SGV Connect, Damien follows up on his story from last month about the ongoing efforts to transfer ownership of properties owned by Caltrans in what was the project area for the now defunct 710 project near Pasadena. Following that, Kris gets an update on some changes coming to ExpressLanes in the I-110 area. First, Damien interviews Timothy Ivison and Angels Flores, both members of the United Caltrans Tenants Union about the history of the ongoing dispute between Caltrans and their renters. If you're interested in learning more about this story, check out "United Caltrans Tenants...2021-06-0159 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 80 - Catching Up with Foothill TransitWelcome to the first SGV Connect of April. This week's episode is a solo-interview with Damien and Felicia Friesema at Foothill Transit for a regular check-in about the agencies efforts to provide access to vaccinations, the rollout of its electric double-decker bus fleet and how a transit agency can celebrate poetry month. If you want to use Foothill Transit to help plan a trip to get your vaccine, click here. And if you're looking for a moment of reflection, click here to visit the Foothill Transit and Write Girl L.A. celebration of poetry month. ...2021-04-2226 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 79This week SGV Connect checks in on the community of Alta Dena in unincorporated Los Angeles County and on how changes at the California Transportation Commission are leading to big changes in how the state funds transportation projects. First, Kris talks with Dorothy Wong, Altadena town council member about building partnerships and using tools like UC Berkeley’s SafeTREC Street Story to advance active transportation efforts in this unincorporated part of Los Angeles County. Street Story is free web-based community engagement tool that the public can use to “collect information about transportation collisions, near-misses, general hazards and safe...2021-03-3037 min
Inside Devon podcastAdam Fletcher - Woman's Wellbeing Club & Andy's Man ClubHello and welcome to the next episode of the Inside Devon podcast, My name is Damien Clyburn and today we are joined by Adam Fletcher of the Women’s Wellbeing Club. Adam is extremely passionate about both improving both woman and men’s mental health. He has had a successful career as a chef and restaurant owner and has been instrumental in setting up and leading a group of facilitators running many men’s and women’s support groups nationwide. Andy's Man Club and Women's Wellbeing Club are peer-to-peer support groups run by voluntee...2021-03-2458 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 78 - Bassett High School Stormwater Capture Project and Fareless TransitOn this week's SGV Connect, Kris interviews Dan Lafferty, Deputy Director and Paul Alva, Assistant Deputy Director at the L.A. County Department of Public Works about the Bassett High School Stormwater Capture Project. Currently, DPW is reaching out to the community about the project and is encouraging residents and other stakeholders to complete a survey to help them best prioritize what the project will look like. In partnership with Bassett Unified School District (BUSD), the project will divert urban and stormwater runoff into infiltration galleries underneath Bassett High School athletic fields. Other above ground im...2021-03-1635 min
In The ConversationThe Flow Of Economic EmpowermentDamien and Ali get In The Conversation about expanding the scope of celebration, the trolling of Cam Newton and, fish sammiches.
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Facebook.com/InTheConversation2021-02-241h 10SGV ConnectSGV Connect 77 - More on Greenways and Microtransit in El MonteWelcome to this week's SGV Connect. It's a long podcast, so let's get right into it! The Los Angeles County Flood Control District is currently working on a plan to open up more than 138 miles of SGV waterways to bicyclists and pedestrians. With the plan expected to be completed by Fall 2021, and the environmental review process being completed by Summer 2022, the San Gabriel Valley Greenway Strategic Implementation Plan would create a roadmap toward increasing open space in SGV communities and connecting to Rio Hondo and the San Gabriel Valley River. We spoke with Dan Lafferty, deputy director...2021-02-1931 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 76: Interview with Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez and a Look Forward to 2021Welcome to the first SGV Connect Podcast of 2021. In this week's episode, Kris speaks with Alhambra Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez before Kris and Damien give a preview of what to look forward to in 2021. On November 3rd, 2020, Sasha Renée Pérez was elected to Alhambra’s City Council. Because she beat the incumbent Mayor, she took over her predecessor’s term as mayor making her at 28 years old the youngest female mayor in San Gabriel Valley history. In addition, she’s also the youngest woman to serve in the city’s history. Pérez ran on...2021-01-1346 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 75: Catching up with the Mayor of Pomona and We Say Goodbye to 2020Goodbye 2020! Man, I've been waiting a long time to type that, and it felt good. This week's SGV Connect features a look back at the best and worst of our coverage in the San Gabriel Valley in 2020. Kris gives a surprising answer to "what was your favorite story" while Damien gives a hopeful look forward to 2021. But first, Damien interviews Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval. Sandoval is taking leadership roles with the Foothill Gold Line Board of Directors and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments in 2021 and the discussion ranges to cover both local and...2020-12-1743 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 73 - The Nature for All Leadership Academy and the End of WalktoberIf you're looking for a distraction from the deluge of election related messaging and media, this week's SGV Connect is for you. If you're looking for more news, views, and insights into the election, you should check out our last episode which covers the Streetsblog L.A. endorsements. In our first interview this week, Kris talked with Araceli Hernandez, a program organizer with Nature For All, to talk about its leadership academy, a 5-month training program that tries to develop the next generation of environmental stewards. The program is intentional in recruiting folks that come from Black, In...2020-10-2941 min
Damien Plays RecordsEpisode 026While your favorite DJ is out doing Jesus poses, throwing cake into the crowd or chugging down tequila, Damien... he just plays records.
Damien Plays Records is a semi-regular show recorded live and distributed via Mixcloud, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.
This episode features a guestmix from Newton and music from Atjazz, Jullian Gomes, Duck Sauce and Rhode & Brown amongst others.
More info at https://damienplaysrecords.com2020-10-171h 05SGV ConnectSGV Connect 72: Planning the Playhouse Park in Pasadena and the Streetsblog Ballot GuideWelcome to this week's SGV Connect, a special edition where we discuss some of the state and county ballot propositions that were endorsed or opposed by Streetsblog last week. This week, Damien speaks with Joe Linton, the editor of Streetsblog Los Angeles, about the endorsement process and what ballot measures we think you should support, and another you should oppose. You can read our endorsement piece, here. For the record we are #YesOn15, #YesOn16, #YesOn21, #YesOnJ and #NoOn22. Afterwards, Kris speaks with Brian Wallace of the Playhouse Village Association to get an update on the...2020-10-0737 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 71: An Update on Metro Projects in SGV and How to Stay Safe from Bad AirIn this week's SGV Connect, we get an update on Metro projects in the SGV including the 210 traffic barrier and how faulty dog bones were causing trouble on the Gold Line. But first, Damien talks to Philip Fine with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) about how to keep your lungs safe as the Bobcat Fire rages. Fine points out that most of the masks that people are wearing to slow the spread of COVID-19 are effective in stopping smoke and other fine particulates from getting into your lungs when you breathe. If you must...2020-09-1635 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 70: Parking in Pasadena and Parkway Drive in El MonteThis week, SGV Connect looks at studies that examine how Pasadena is reimagining parking in its city and a community spurred project to upgrade and improve Parkway Drive in El Monte. Pasadena has recently launched a study of its parking throughout the city. The study, which will wrap up in early 2021, is looking to create a multi-leveled policy that will address the needs of residents, businesses and the way they move and be adaptable to the areas districts and neighborhoods. “The policies we have been designed with the assumption that one size fits all, and that’s not alway...2020-09-0938 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 69: Stormwater Planning in East L.A. and a Look at the Transit Picture Across the CountryWelcome to SGV Connect. In this week's episode, Kris Fortin interviews Paul Alva with the county's Department of Public Works about East L.A. Sustainable Median Stormwater Capture Project. After that, Damien talks to Streetsblog USA editor Kea Wilson about the state of transit during the ongoing pandemic. L.A. County Department of Public Works is upgrading medians Unincorporated East LA to better capture water runoff. The project will include things like infiltration wells and bioswales which will divert stormwater from going into places like the LA River and replenish the local ground water supply. But it won’t be jus...2020-08-1352 min
FantasyPros - Fantasy Football PodcastAll-Sleeper Team + Damien Williams Opts Out (Ep. 519)Our great friend, Joe Pisapia, author of the Fantasy Black Book series, is back on with us as we fill out our own starting fantasy lineups with our favorite sleeper candidates and address what Damien Williams (21:02) opting out means for Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Does Ben Roethlisberger (5:11) have another QB1 season in him, who is the best backup RB (29:11), and is Antonio Brown (45:35) really worth a dart throw late in drafts? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter registration code "FantasyPros" when you...2020-07-3158 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 68: How Has COVID Changed Homeless Outreach and Metro Prepares to Say Goodbye to an Original Board MemberIn our first interview, Damien reconnects with Teresa Eilers and Shawn Morrissey who appeared on the podcast last fall. Morrissey works with Union Station Homeless Services, a support and housing provider based in Pasadena while Eilers is a coordinator for the Everyone In! Campaign in San Fernando Valley. If someone wants to get involved in their community, sign up at Everyone In’s “Get Involved” page and a representative will get in touch with you. In the interview, the trio discuss how COVID-19 has changed the way advocates reach out to people experiencing homelessness and the speci...2020-07-1453 min
Fantasy Fullback Dive | Roto Street Journal Fantasy Football Podcast151. 2020 Patriots Fantasy Preview + Cam Newton Impact ft. WEEI's Ryan Hannable | Fantasy Football PodcastWe welcome WEEI Patriots beat writer Ryan Hannable to The Fantasy Fullback Dive podcast to get his take on the Patriots acquisition of Cam Newton and what his fantasy impact will be on the Patriots offense in 2020.
The two begin the episode by talking all things Cam Newton (0:02:01). What will his impact be on Josh McDaniels' offense? Can he stay healthy for 16 games? And what will his impact be on Jarrett Stidham in 2020 and moving forward? The two then wrap up the quarterback convo by hitting the rewind button to hear Hannable's take on Tom Brady in...2020-07-0245 min
The Podcast With Damien BarlingCam Newton is a Patriot, Kings Schedule is Out, So Is Jabari ParkerCam Newton is a member of the New England Patriots. Starter? Mentor?Back up? Cam Newton can, and will, play at a high level. His numbers the first half of 2018 were incredible. Let’s take a look at the Kings schedule? Yes, the Kings. Despite the efforts of national media outlets they are playing in Orlando. Get used to some weird start times. Jabari Parker is making me question his intelligence. How will Parker and Wiggins be remembered? Or will they? A look at some of...2020-06-2958 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 67: Protests throughout SGV and Closed Streets in WhittierIn this week's SGV Connect, Kris Fortin marches with protestors in cities throughout the San Gabriel Valley and brings us their voices direct from the rallies and marches. Kris also discusses his experience at the protests with his broadcast partner, Damien Newton, and how activism is changing in the San Gabriel Valley. You can read, and see, more of Kris' experiences at an article published at Streetsblog last week. One of the protests Kris attended on June 7 was in response to police violence that occurred the weekend before. On June 4 of last week, a lawsuit...2020-06-1539 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect: LA County Parks Re-Openings and Long-Term Planning Across the RegionThis week, SGV Connect talks to government executives that are overseeing some of L.A. County's largest departments as they respond to COVID-19 and do long-term planning for the future. First, Kris talks to Norma Garcia, the Acting Director of the L.A. County Department of Parks. Fortin and Garcia discuss the county's plans to continue to re-open public space, should the numbers support greater openings, and the experience inside of the re-opened parks and trails last weekend. So far, things seem to be going pretty well. Fingers crossed that the numbers stay low. Next...2020-05-2055 minDamien Plays RecordsEpisode 006While your favorite DJ is out doing Jesus poses, throwing cake into the crowd or chugging down tequila, Damien... he just plays records.
Damien Plays Records is a semi-regular show recorded live and distributed via Mixcloud, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.
This episode features a guestmix by Newton and music from Atjazz, Dennis Ferrer and Yan Gordo amongst others.
More info at https://damienplaysrecords.com2020-05-0900 minSGV Connect#SGVConnect 65: The County Water Plan and Deactivating the Pedestrian Beg This week, SGV Connect goes macro and micro with a look at the just started public process on the county's water plan and studies why Pasadena is resisting the call to eliminate pedestrian crossing buttons before allowing people to legally cross the street at most intersections. Kris spoke with Matt Frary, Acting Principal Engieneer at Los Angeles County Public Works, about the County Water Plan. The board of supervisors decided at last week’s meeting to hire a consultant to develop the plan by 2021. This plan would try to create a regional approach to water re...2020-05-0945 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 64 - More BRT in the SGV and Announcements on an Expanded SGV ConnectA new BRT line connecting San Bernadino County to a series of cities in the San Gabriel Valley is expected to be approved at the May 6 meeting of San Bernadino County's regional transit agency's Board of Directors. Phase 1 of the BRT line, known as the "Miliken Alignment" of the West Valley Connector BRT will reach from the Pomona Downtown Metrolink station to Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga. For more information on the board meeting, and directions on how to participate, click here. This week, Kris speaks with Victor Lopez, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority's Chief...2020-04-2840 min
Damien Plays RecordsEpisode 004While your favorite DJ is out doing Jesus poses, throwing cake into the crowd or chugging down tequila, Damien... he just plays records.
Damien Plays Records is a semi-regular show recorded live and distributed via Mixcloud, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.
This episode features a guestmix by Newton and music from ColorJaxx, Róisín Murphy and Finskit amongst others.
More info at https://damienplaysrecords.com2020-04-2500 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 63: SCAG Closes in on Final Passage of Connect SoCal and COVID19 Ravages Local Transit This week's SGV Connect focuses on how the Coronavirus is impacting planning and transit throughout not just San Gabriel Valley, but all of Southern California. First up, Kris speaks with Demi Espinoza of the Safe Routes Partnership about the upcoming approval of SCAG's Connect SoCal document. Connect SoCal is a long-range plan that seeks to balance future mobility and housing needs with economic, environmental and public health goals. SCAG is the regional planning organization for a mammoth six-country region that includes Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura. Before their interview, Damien...2020-04-1730 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 61: Non-Profit Leaders from ACT-LA, Investing in Place and LACBC Discuss the Response to COVID19This week, SGV Connect continues our coverage of the Coronavirus and our regional response. First, Kris speaks with Laura Raymond of ACT-LA and Jessica Meaney of Investing in Place about transit agencies' (especially Metro) response to the Coronavirus. Like many groups and organizations, transit agencies find themselves learning as they go along and trying their hardest to react to and learn from what other agencies are doing. The role of advocates, to point out some things the agencies may be missing can help save lives. In the interview, they discuss a letter sent by ACT-LA...2020-03-2452 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 60.2: Metro's Response to the CoronavirusFollowing Damien's interview with Foothill Transit earlier today, Kris speaks with Rick Jager at L.A. Metro about the region's flagship transit agency's response to the Coronavirus. As we heard with Foothill Transit, Metro is working to transit clean and service running on time. There has been no talk of discontinuing or modifying service, although things remain fluid. Metro holds dozens of public meetings every month, but those are on hold for now as well. Cancellations include meetings for the NextGen bus reorganization, although you can still provide feedback online. Metro has also cancelled all...2020-03-1419 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 58: The Gold Line Extension and Puente Creek Greenway Keep Moving ForwardThis week, SGV Connect checks in with two old friends about two of our favorite projects in the pipeline: The Gold Line Foothill Extension's next phase and the Puente Greenway Project. First, Damien speaks with Albert Ho, a spokesperson for the Gold Line Foothill Construction Authority. In advance of outreach meetings in Glendora, La Verne, Pomona and San Dimas in the next couple of weeks. The outreach meetings will include information on the stations that will be built in each city, the construction schedule and a chance to meet the artists who will be customizing each of...2020-02-2835 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 57: Metro's Plans for Buses and the Gold Line Eastside ExtensionMetro is conducting outreach on two programs that could dramatically change the way people move about the San Gabriel Valley and all of L.A. County: the Metro Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 and the Next Gen Bus Plan. The last of the outreach meetings for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 is tomorrow, Saturday the 8th, from 10 to noon at the Ark Montebello (details). To get you all the details about the ways the Gold Line might grow, Kris interviews four members of the outreach team: David Mieger, Jenny Cristales-Cevallos, Lauren Cencic and Lillian De Loza. ...2020-02-0741 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 56 - New Plans for Arrow Highway, Connect SoCal and Transportation Planning in PasadenaAfter a holiday break and a look-ahead episode, SGV Connect returns to its regularly scheduled programming: looking at the issues and programs that impact the present and future of the San Gabriel Valley. First, Kris Fortin talks to Kome Ajise, the executive director of the Silicon Valley Association of Governments. The two discuss the Multimodal Regional Corridor Plan for Arrow Highway and how people can get involved in the plan to make a car-centric freeway more appealing to road users who aren't traveling by car. To leave comments for the project, visit their official website...2020-01-2147 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 55 - Francisco Ojeda and Melanie Curry on What's Coming NextWelcome to the first episode of SGV Connect in 2020! This week's episode features Francisco Ojeda of Active SGV and Melanie Curry of Streetsblog California discussing the big stories of 2019 and what we can look forward to in 2020. First, Kris Fortin interviews Ojeda with Active SGV. The two discuss a wide range of issues that Active SGV is engaged with, including its roots in bike advocacy but also a wider discussion of climate change and social justice. After that, Damien Newton and Curry discuss some of the big stories of 2019 and how they will bridge into...2020-01-1440 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 54Welcome to SGV Connect 54, which begins our transition from 2019 to 2020. This week we have two different types of interviews, one which looks forward to 2020 and the other that looks back on...2003? Kris talks with Brian Wallace, executive director of the Pasadena Playhouse District, about a plan to bring new open space to the Pasadena with a new park that could break ground as early as next year. The interview is both a celebration of the coming park and to remember all the work that was done over a decade public process to get to this point. 2019-12-1347 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 53: Supervisor Hilda Solis and Active SGV's Noche de las LuminariasWith Kris still away on his travels, this week Damien interviews Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis about her leadership with the county and on the L.A. Metro Board of Directors. Our conversation touches on transit planning, vision zero, and congestion pricing. Solis' interview was arranged as part of our support for Active SGV's Noche de las Luminarias, a once a year party celebrating the best in advocacy, government and volunteerism in the San Gabriel Valley. The event is tomorrow night, Thursday, November 14, 2019 (6-9pm). The event be held at the San Gabriel Mission Grapevine Arbor (324...2019-11-1315 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 51 - Kris Interviews Leaders at the CalBike Conference on Complete Streets, State LegislationLast week, Kris Fortin attended the CalBike conference in Los Angeles. This once-every-two-years conference brings together leaders from the bicycle and pedestrian advocacy communities throughout California including Active SGV, CalBike, California Walks, and People for Mobility Justice. At the conference, Fortin interviewed a handful of leaders about Governor Gavin Newsom's disappointing veto of SB 127 (the Complete Streets Bill) and any good news that came out of the recent legislative session. Reactions were varied, with some hopeful that the coalition that got SB127 through both houses in the legislature would be able to accomplish even greater...2019-10-2229 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 50 - Eilers and MorrisseyThis week, SGV Connect will be a little different than normal, both because of the format of our interview and the topic discussed. Damien and Kris both sit down with Shawn Morrissey of Union Station (Union Station) Homeless Services and Teresa Eilers, a coordinator with the Everyone In! campaign in the San Gabriel Valley. The two discuss the state of the homeless crisis in the San Gabriel Valley based on recent surveys and initiatives to reduce homelessness. If someone wants to get involved in their community, they can click here and a representative from Everyone In will...2019-10-0841 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 49 - Changes at Foothill Transit and Air Quality Near Alhambra High Schools This week, #SGVConnect does our annual check-in with Foothill Transit on changes occurring at the San Gabriel Valley's transit agency. Damien speaks with Felicia Friesema, the director of marketing and communications for Foothill Transit, about an upcoming fare increase coming at the end of this month and changes to their rapid bus service starting next year. You can read more about both the fare changes and the new rapid bus line, at the Foothill Transit Website. Second, Kris interviews Kyle Tsukahira, interim director of Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement. APIFM has been analyzing the air qu...2019-09-2046 minSGV Connect#SGV Connect 48 - Representative Judy Chu on San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act and Melanie Curry on the Last Week of the Legislative Session in SacramentoThis week we return to our traditional two-interview format for a special edition featuring an interview with a sitting United States Member of Congress. Kris Fortin interviews Representative Judy Chu about the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act (HR 2215). Chu's legislation would add over fifty one thousand acres of protected forest land to the federally protected land surrounding the San Gabriel Mountains. In our second interview, Damien talks with Melanie Curry, the editor of Streetsblog California, about four pieces of legislation that need to be voted on in the next week in Sacramento...2019-09-0640 minSGV ConnectSGV Connect 47 - Catching up with Active SGV and David DiazWe're trying something new this week, both by hosting two podcasts in the same week and by conducting our first interview. This episode both Damien Newton and Kris Fortin interview David Diaz, the director of the Streetsie Award-Winning Supergroup, Active SGV. We cover a lot of ground in this one, so if you're looking for more information, check out these links to both past episodes of SGV Connect and links to Active SGV's website: Updates for "Streets and Treats" at the 626 Golden Streets website. A list of outreach events, including one tonight, can be found below th...2019-08-2728 min
NRL Fantasy PodcastWe select Damien Cook's trades for Round 7The Late Mail Crew discuss which trades are the best for Round 7 and also pick some new players for NRL Fantasy favourite Damien Cook.Alicia Newton drops a potential bombshell for Bronson Xerri owners and we answer your Facebook and Twitter questions. 2019-04-2553 min
The FF DynastyCam & Foles | Sony Michel & Damien WilliamsiTunes | Google Play | Podbean | Stitcher | Tunein Radio | iHeart Radio @TheFFDynasty - For all your Dynasty Fantasy Football needs What is Good! We discuss the latest news with Cam Newton & Nick Foles, then we get into the current value of Sony Michel & Damien Williams for your pleasurrre Hit us up on Patreon for exclusive content you can't find anywhere else! For just 5 dollars a month you get direct access to us like never before. Interact on the community page wall and after 6 months of giving get the official FF Dynasty T-shirt Have Questions? Join the community over on the Forums to g...2019-01-181h 18
Not a Huge FanBan All CarsDamien Newton from Streetsblog LA (https://la.streetsblog.org/) lends his transit expertise to this week's show, along with comedian Adam Yenser.
The conversation goes in depth on LA transit issues like electric scooters, "road diets" and whether they hurt local businesses, Vision Zero, and numerous other transit nerd topics.
Plus: a very special talk radio interview, the definition of a "bollard," and someone on the show was late! Can you guess who?
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In The Conversation12 Years A PodcastDamien, Ali, and Vlad are back for this week's episode of In The Conversation as they sit down to discuss how they got through Blizzard Jonas, Steph Curry, Cam Newton, and the new breed of athletes taking over sports, DJ Khaled's Snapchat influence, The Birth Of A Nation's record-setting Sundance sale, B.o.B.'s Flat Earther beliefs and his absurd beef with Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and a lot more. Check it out.
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