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Bike Networks Now!Mike Lydon: The Visionary Behind Tactical Urbanism
Avi Stopper chats with Mike Lydon, author of "Tactical Urbanism" and one of the 100 most influential urbanists of all time alongside, according to Planetizen.We go deep on tactical urbanism, where’s it’s worked and why it hasn’t become the dominant paradigm in planning. We dive into the challenges cities face implementing this approach from leadership turnover to fatigue, and how a new generation of transportation planners is embracing the promise and experimental spirit of tactical urbanism.
TranscriptAvi Stopper (00:00)Welcome to Bike Networks Now. I'm Avi Stopper, the founde...
2025-12-1600 minBike Networks Now!Randy Neufeld: A Founding Father of Bike Advocacy
In this kickoff episode of Bike Networks Now, host Avi Stopper chats with Randy Neufeld, one of the founding fathers of bike advocacy in America and former executive director of the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation. Randy brings his trademark energy and unique perspective on why bike transportation remains impractical for most Americans.We talk about the cultural and practical barriers that prevent cycling from going mainstream, from the simple problem of bike locks to the complex challenge of creating comfort in a car-dominated world.Randy shares the inside story of the Green Lane Project, which helped...
2025-12-0630 min
Sales ReinventedFatigue and Stress Aren't "Just Part of the Job", Ep #483What if the key to unlocking these capabilities lies not in another sales workshop, but in a pair of running shoes or a set of gym weights? On this episode of the Sales Reinvented podcast, I talk with Randy Neufeld, President and GM at Kubota Thunder Bay, who shares how his journey from sluggish and overweight to fit and focused transformed not just his health, but his entire sales career. Outline of This Episode [00:00] The role of fitness in building strong customer relationships and leading high-performing teams. [04:50] Consistency and planning ahead are key to effective workouts. [08:24] Change poor...
2025-12-0316 min
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffS1E6: Retirement: The Great Unknown (Loretta McGregor and Randy Smith)In this episode, Loretta McGregor (Arkansas State University) and Randy Smith (retired) chat with Dave about knowning when it's time to retire or to make a career change, based on what we personally find rewarding. We reflect on technology-related changes in teaching, especially with regard to writing (ever wonder where "cut and paste" came from?). Randy and Loretta also offer some practical suggestions for earlier career faculty about setting themselves up for a successful late career and retirement.
2025-03-0748 min
The 5 Best Films of Every Year Ever1903 E5 - Rob StoneFilm archivist and historian Rob Stone has always been interested in silent film. With his five picks, he charts evolving storytelling capabilities in the medium’s earliest days and the darker side of the fading actuality, mostly as represented by one filmmaker!Rob’s publishing company Split Reel specializes in books and other media highlighting lesser-known aspects of the entertainment industry, especially the silent era. He was also Moving Image Curator at the Library of Congress for over 15 years.Visit the5bestfilmsofeveryyearever.com/list to submit your own top five for 1903!Films and reso...
2025-02-1242 min
Active TownsSacred Roots and Mobility Freedom w/ Ronnie HarrisIn this episode, I reconnect with Ronnie Matthew Harris, founder of Sacred Roots, to discuss his active mobility backstory, including a pivotal cycle network study tour to The Netherlands and his work with the City Thread organization. We then cover how these experiences have culminated in his effort to restore and renew a rundown section of Gulfport, Mississippi, into a flourishing community.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...
2025-01-311h 00
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #590 - "The universe is barking mad, darling" (2022 February 14)Oscar season is upon us again, so since the nominees for the 94th Academy Awards were announced last week, we bring our profiles on the nom'd scores and songs by focusing on Jonny Greenwood's score to the 2021 film The Power of the Dog, allowing us to also discuss other recent soundtrack work by the Radiohead member for films like Spencer and Licorice Pizza. It's also Valentine's Day and our first episode after CITR's recent Fundrive, so prepare to bask in the love. 1. Tsunxmi: Station ID (Broken on Reflection, 2021) GIVE/TAKE 2. Lady Wray: Thank You (Piece of Me, 2021...
2022-02-152h 06Exploding Head MoviesXHM #590 - "The universe is barking mad, darling" (2022 February 14)Oscar season is upon us again, so since the nominees for the 94th Academy Awards were announced last week, we bring our profiles on the nom'd scores and songs by focusing on Jonny Greenwood's score to the 2021 film The Power of the Dog, allowing us to also discuss other recent soundtrack work by the Radiohead member for films like Spencer and Licorice Pizza. It's also Valentine's Day and our first episode after CITR's recent Fundrive, so prepare to bask in the love. 1. Tsunxmi: Station ID (Broken on Reflection, 2021) GIVE/TAKE 2. Lady Wray: Thank You (Piece of Me, 2021...
2022-02-152h 06Exploding Head MoviesXHM #590 - "The universe is barking mad, darling" (2022 February 14)Oscar season is upon us again, so since the nominees for the 94th Academy Awards were announced last week, we bring our profiles on the nom'd scores and songs by focusing on Jonny Greenwood's score to the 2021 film The Power of the Dog, allowing us to also discuss other recent soundtrack work by the Radiohead member for films like Spencer and Licorice Pizza. It's also Valentine's Day and our first episode after CITR's recent Fundrive, so prepare to bask in the love. 1. Tsunxmi: Station ID (Broken on Reflection, 2021) GIVE/TAKE 2. Lady Wray: Thank You (Piece of Me, 2021...
2022-02-152h 06
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #590 - "The universe is barking mad, darling" (2022 February 14)Oscar season is upon us again, so since the nominees for the 94th Academy Awards were announced last week, we bring our profiles on the nom'd scores and songs by focusing on Jonny Greenwood's score to the 2021 film The Power of the Dog, allowing us to also discuss other recent soundtrack work by the Radiohead member for films like Spencer and Licorice Pizza. It's also Valentine's Day and our first episode after CITR's recent Fundrive, so prepare to bask in the love.
1. Tsunxmi: Station ID (Broken on Reflection, 2021) GIVE/TAKE
2. Lady Wray: Thank You (Piece of Me, 2021) Big Crown
3. T...
2022-02-1500 min
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE131: Missy Beers, Part 2: A Master Class in CompassionIn this episode Eric interviews Missy Beers from the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. In this return to the PsychSessions, Missy tells an updated story of her life, poignantly relating how her life completely changed when her husband Randy unexpectedly died in Dec. 2019. Missy shares her stories about grief, compassion, and coping, and how these experiences have changed many of her views as an educator. We discuss what can help individuals who are suffering, and how we sometimes dehumanize others.
2021-11-091h 09
Active TownsSeville's "Overnight" Bike Network Success w/ Manuel CalvoIn this episode, I reconnect with Manu Calvo of Seville, Spain for a discussion about the extraordinary feat the city achieved in dropping down a nearly complete safe, and inviting cycle network in just 18 months.While it's true that they don't garner the attention of Copenhagen or Amsterdam, the historic city of Seville, Spain, was poised to react when the economic downturn of 2007 hit, so they mobilized and built a nearly complete "All Ages & Abilities" cycle network in just 18 months. In this episode, one of the "architects" and chief cheerleaders of this effort, Manu Calvo reflects on...
2020-08-2157 minPsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE080: Podference 2020: Melissa (Missy) Beers, The Ohio State UniversityThis distinguished lecture was originally delivered on August 10, 2019 in Chicago, IL, as part of the American Psychological Association convention. Missy delivered the Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education (CABE) Diane Halpern Distinguished Lecture titled "The 21st Century Teacher: Why Training and Development Has Never Been More Important." Please note that this broadcast of Missy's lecture is dedicated to her late husband, Randy Leffler, who passed away on December 23, 2019.
2020-01-0146 minPsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE072: STP Charles Brewer Tribute from the APA Convention 2019For this episode, PsychSessions recorded (with permission) the session held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the American Psychological Association convention in Chicago, IL titled "A Community Farewell to Teaching of Psychology's Hero: Charles Brewer." It was chaired by Jane Halonen, and presenters included Randy A. Smith from Moravian College, Diane F. Halpern from Claremont McKenna College, Dorothy Cantor of Independent Practice, and Jane S. Halonen from the University of West Florida.
2019-10-1552 minPsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE066: Loretta McGregor: Tenacious, Persistent, Role Model, First Gen InspirationIn this episode Garth and Eric interview Loretta McGregor from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. From "bless your heart" to imposter phenomenon research to Loretta's own origin story, this podcast is a roller-coaster. She talks about the lack of support in high school, but then has mentors like Randy Smith and Steve Davis in undergraduate and post-graduate schooling. Eric tearfully thanks Loretta for important career advice, and they reminisce about Regan Gurung, Kansas City dry rub, and more.
2019-08-061h 12PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE055: Charles Brewer Tribute Featuring Jane Halonen, Randy Smith, and Bridgette Martin HardIn February 2018 Garth and Eric were honored to interview Charles Brewer from Furman University in Greenville, SC (with John Batson), thanks to support from STP. One month later, Charles passed away. At the October 2018 Annual Conference on Teaching, three of Charles' dear friends -- Jane Halonen, Randy Smith, and Bridgette Martin Hard hosted a tribute to Charles honoring his impact on the field, his loyal dedication to high standards, his loving and endearing friendships -- and classic Brewerisms.
2019-03-1922 minPsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE045: STP Legends Live Event: Randy Smith and Jane HalonenIn this episode Garth and Eric host their very first live podcast event featuring STP Legends Randy Smith and Jane Halonen recorded at the Oct. 2018 Annual Conference on Teaching. It was a lovely evening, with topics ranging from serious topics to roasting. Jane and Randy talked about their teaching tribe beginnings at the Mid-America Conference for Teachers of Psychology, STP today, Charles Brewer memories, baseball game first pitches, Richard Crenna, and their mentors. We finish with audience tributes.
2018-11-221h 22PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE009: Randy Ernst: A Man of Multiple CareersIn this episode, Garth interviews Randy Ernst from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. Randy is a man of many careers -- a graduate school career involving terrible, unethical treatment, a prolific and influential career teaching high school psychology, and a substantive, generative research career collaborating with a world-class researcher.
2017-12-0553 min
The Spokesmen Cycling Roundtable PodcastSpokesmen 163The Spokesmen Cycling Roundtable Podcast Episode 163 Tuesday, June 11th, 2017 GOING WITH THE FLOW A Spokesmen Special from the Velo-City cycle advocacy conference in the Netherlands, staged June 2017. HOST: Carlton Reid GUESTS: Connor Cahill, Liberty Bell, Ireland Thierry Jimenez, Fietsersbond, Belgium Marco Te Brommelstroet ("cycling professor"), Urban Cycling Institute, University of Amsterdam Cornelia Dinca, Sustainable Amsterdam Meredith Glazer, University of Amsterdam Randy Neufeld, SRAM Cycling Fund, Chicago SPONSOR: Jenson USA TOPICS The Liberty Bell program of Boulder, Colorado and Dublin, Ireland; the Belgian "measuring bike"; cycling flows and swarms in Amsterdam; an infrastructure safari of Amsterdam; and cycling advocacy from...
2017-07-111h 10