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Active TownsLove Where You Live (Boulder Edition) with Michael LovatoIn this episode, I connect with Michael Lovato, a former professional triathlete and champion at the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 distances, for a conversation about Boulder real estate, quality of life measures, and how the Boulder Valley promotes and supports a culture of activity.Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):👉 Lovato Properties website 👉 Love Where You Live Podcast 👉 The First Episode with Michael & Amanda👉 Lovato Properties YouTube Channel👉 Ryan Van Duzer's Channel👉 David Roche's Channel👉 Also, check out the fabulous new doc on David Roche's impr...
2025-10-0256 min
Active TownsReclaiming the Road w/ Prof. David PrytherchIn this episode, I connect with David Prytherch, Professor of Geography at Miami University in Oxford, OH, for a conversation about transforming our streets back into people-oriented places and his recently published book, Reclaiming the Road: Mobility Justice Beyond Complete Streets.Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):👉 Reclaiming the Road in the Active Towns bookshop and on Amazon👉 Amtrak Tour link 👉 Tucson trip video no. 1 and no. 2👉 My 2024 European trip 👉 My episodes with Peter Norton👉 My Pittsburgh videos - Part One and Part Two👉 My O...
2025-09-271h 19
Active TownsBicycle City, A new book by Dan PiatkowskiIn this episode, I reconnect with Dan Piatkowski, Associate Professor of Integrated Land-Use and Transportation Planning at OsloMet University, for a conversation about his brand-new book Bicycle City: Riding the Bike Boom to a Brighter Future, published by Island Press.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...
2024-05-221h 10
Orange County Hardcore Scenester: AftermathOrange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath #276 - The Origins of CHORUS's song "Replacement"The song “Replacement” on A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL’s “Truth Gives Wings to Strength” LP is something of a cause célebre in the hardcore scene. Released in 1990, this song seemed to come with its own set of history behind it that was completely separate from the band itself.
CHORUS Guitarist Jeff Banks explains this version presented here, culled from a practice demo that, despite saying it was VISUAL DISCRIMINATION, was really a pre-cursor to the eventual Visual Discrimination of Nemesis Records lore...
“Jeff Simmerman, Dan Fisher and Derek Alford had this Peace Punk band out of L...
2024-03-0203 min
Active TownsEngaging with Data feat. David Wasserman & Samuel Zneimer (video available)In this episode, I connect and talk with two data, GIS, and planning experts, David Wasserman and Samuel Zneimer, with Alta Planning + Design, about the innovative steps they are taking leverage data for more effective project delivery. Video version of this episodeHelpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):- Alta Planning + Design website- Digital Twins for Sustainable Transportation - Trimet Improving Access to Transit- Mapillary websiteFour Easy Steps to Support My Efforts:1. Become an Active Towns A...
2022-05-2055 min
Active TownsWalkable City Updates w/ Jeff Speck (video available)In this episode, I connect with Jeff Speck author of Walkable City and Walkable City Rules for a conversation talk about some important reflections, learnings, and updates featured in a new 10th anniversary version of Walkable City which will be out soonVideo version of this episodeWalkable City which came out ten years ago was a breakout success as a book about the why and how of creating walkable vibrant downtowns and helped bring the concept of walkability into the mainstream consciousness AND breaking news, it is being re-released as a special 10th-anniversary edition...
2022-05-061h 03
Active TownsRide Every Street w/ David NuttallIn this episode, I connect with Huntsville, Alabama-based cartographer and artist David Nuttall for a conversation about his recent adventure riding every street in his sprawling, hilly city and the profound things he learned about the place he's called home for the past several decades and about himself.David Nuttall was motivated to get in a little exercise and lose a little weight by exploring his adopted hometown of Huntsville, Alabama on his trusty old mountain bike. And thus a challenge was born: ride every street in the city limits and since he’s cartographer, na...
2021-05-071h 08
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
Active TownsUp For Anything w/ Pam LeBlanc (video available)In this episode, I catch up with Pam LeBlanc, a freelance writer based in Austin, TX, who is constantly creating content about adventure, fitness, and travel. In addition to chatting about some of her recent and upcoming explorations, they talk about her recently published book. NOTE: Video episode available. Having a spirit of adventure and being pretty much "Up for Anything" has served Pam LeBlanc well over the decades as an accomplished journalist, photographer, and author.We were fortunate enough to catch Pam between several big trips to learn more about her latest adventures and t...
2020-10-2041 min
Active TownsDream it, Plan it, GO FOR IT! w/ Katie DeollozFor this episode, I reconnected with Katie Deolloz with Walking as Practice to discuss an activity program she has created.Katie is a certified walking coach, a mom of two wonderful teens, a spouse to her fabulous husband David, and they happen to be a car-free household. Which is super cool and we’ll have to invite them in to talk about that in a future episode.We asked Katie to share some information about a wonderful movement activation program for seniors she’s involved with right now.
2020-03-0526 min
The Uncaged ClinicianGrowing A Successful Women's Health Practice with Kaylee Garrett Simmerman-#033In Episode 33,Josh Payne and David Bayliff host Kaylee Garrett Simmerman. Kaylee is a Physical Therapist and the founder of FEMMEmpowerment and advocacy and Cohost of the Girlfriends guide to health and happiness podcast. Her goal is helping postpartum athletes reach their highest level of achievement without embarrassment, leakage, pain, or problems.In this episode, we'll dive into how to succeed as a Postpartum PT, retooling your mindset , finding a coping strategies, communication with your patient, empowering and advocating for your patient.Â
2019-03-1339 min