Best Urban Threads Podcasts (2025)

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Wind and Silk by Alice Ivinya [Romantic Fantasy] 56:27

1d ago56:27

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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Alice Ivinya steeped in rich culture with unique magic. Wind and Silk is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Alice Ivinya's website; Her latest book: Ties of Deception, which is part of the Tethered Hearts multi-author series; Sign up for her newsletter here! The Narrator: Karyne No…

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Solving Supply Chain Fragmentation: Why Visibility Starts With Better Data 37:27

11h ago37:27

37:27

Send me a message What if the data you already have could unlock massive sustainability and profitability gains in your supply chain? In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Danny He, CEO of Soapbox, who makes a compelling case that the real barrier to progress isn’t a lack of technology, it’s fragmented data and disc…

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Salt Chemical Formula NaCl | Kevin Clark | Build To Last 40:10

1d ago40:10

40:10

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Restoring Mobility Freedom for Children w/ Tim Gill 1:02:25

6d ago1:02:25

1:02:25

In this episode, I welcome back Tim Gill, the author of the book Urban Playground, for an encore conversation about the need for more family friendly places that reduce car dependency and return independence to roam to our children, elderly, and those unable to drive a motor vehicle. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, ple…

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Four Havok Fairy Tales by H.L. Davis [Fairy Tale Flash Fiction] 32:17

9d ago32:17

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In this episode you'll hear four fairy tale flash fiction stories from H.L. Davis. The stories are narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: H.L. Davis' substack and H.L. Davis' Instagram and Havok's latest anthology The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website This month’s giveaway…

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From Waste to Wealth: How Urban Mining Can Solve the Critical Metals Shortage 41:38

7d ago41:38

41:38

Send me a message What if I told you that most of the platinum and palladium in old diesel vehicles ends up lost or landfilled, even though these are some of the world’s most critical and valuable materials? In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx, to explore how his company is turning …

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Deeply Satisfied | Wanga Netsianda | Urban Life Church 43:42

8d ago43:42

43:42

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Recovering Our Neighborhoods with Seth Kaplan 1:01:12

11d ago1:01:12

1:01:12

In this episode, I connect with Seth Kaplan, author of the recent book "Fragile Neighborhoods" and a recent article "The Real User Interface: Recovering Our Neighborhoods," for a conversation about the challenges of our current community designs and how we can make our neighborhoods less fragile, or to channel Nassim Taleb, make our neighborhoods "…

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Firm Foundation | Warren Hollenbach | Urban Life Church 38:49

13d ago38:49

38:49

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The Dragon Between Worlds by TE Bradford [Fantasy Short Story] 55:34

16d ago55:34

55:34

In this episode you'll hear a short story from TE Bradford that explores the significant moment in a young man's life when he can choose to become the hero or the villain. The Dragon Between Worlds is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: TE Bradford's website or Follow TE BRadford on Amazon The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's websi…

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Rethinking Supply Chain Planning: AI, Risk, and Sustainability with JF Gagné 36:02

15d ago36:02

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Send me a message UPDATE: Since recording this episode JF has informed me he's no longer working with Pendulum. AI is everywhere right now, but is it actually helping supply chain leaders make smarter, more sustainable decisions? In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by JF Gagné, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at P…

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Hopelessly devoted: a cat detective story 23:18

17d ago23:18

23:18

Feral cats are everywhere in Los Angeles — in a bush on a hill along the freeway, darting through shelves of an autoglass repair shop, and crouched under storage units. In this episode, Hana Almony and Cassidy Castro follow the threads of the TNR world and discover the quiet network that holds it all together. It's a community built on early mornin…

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⚽ Leveling the Field: The Future of Sustainable Sports 🌎 | S2 E5 | Popping Bubbles Podcast 34:34

17d ago34:34

34:34

This special live-recorded episode was captured during Inclusivity Week at Tilburg University, organized by Enactus Tilburg. We’re joined by Arjo Wijnhorst, founder of Uniek Sporten, a platform committed to making sports more accessible for people with disabilities. 🔗 https://www.unieksporten.nl/ 💬 Recorded with a live audience at Tilburg Universit…

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Design for Safety Over Speed w/ Beth Osborne 1:14:05

18d ago1:14:05

1:14:05

In this episode, I finally connect with Beth Osborne with Smart Growth America for an in-depth conversation about the Transportation For America Program. Note: A few days after recording this episode, Beth stepped in to serve as the Interim CEO of Smart Growth America. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it wi…

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A Tooth for Trulian by AD Uhlar [YA Fantasy Short Story] 29:35

23d ago29:35

29:35

In this episode you'll hear an adventurous short story from A.D. Uhlar that pulls at the heartstrings with a girl on a mission to protect her younger sister. A Tooth for Trulian is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: A.D. Uhlar's website The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Instructions on how to subscribe to the podcast…

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114. Can the Private Market Solve Australia’s Housing Crisis? 51:18

21d ago51:18

51:18

With housing *the* hot topic this election, a panel of experts at the recent festival of urbanism a panel of experts battled to convince a live audience that the private market could (or could not) solve Australia's housing crisis. This debate features:- The Hon Doug Cameron, Former Senator- Sharath Mahendran, Urban Planner and creator of YouTube c…

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113. The Golden Thread in Public and Democratic Life 1:16:09

25d ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Welcome back to City Road. In this episode, we reflect on 2024's Festival of 'Public' Urbanism and its panel discussion on how the public life of great cities takes place in our cultural buildings and civic spaces – from libraries to museums, town halls, streets, parks and playgrounds. This special Denis Winston memorial lecture, delivered by Dr Ca…

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Using AI to Build Resilient, Sustainable Supply Chains 36:49

22d ago36:49

36:49

Send me a message In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Jen Chew, Vice President of Solutions and Consulting at Bristlecone. We get into a practical, no-nonsense conversation about where supply chain sustainability and AI adoption really stand today — beyond the hype. Jen shares how the conversation around AI in sup…

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The Table - Simple Meals, Sacred Moments | Warren Hollenbach | Urban Life Church 41:45

23d ago41:45

41:45

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Creating a Critical Mass for More Livable Communities w/ Cyprine Odada 49:29

26d ago49:29

49:29

In this episode, I connect with Cyprine Odada Mitchell, the former Director of the Nairobi Critical Mass and a passionate advocate for more livable communities that promote active mobility and independence for All Ages & Abilities. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the podca…

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The Chase: Part 2 by ZR McCormick [Christian Fantasy] 38:44

30d ago38:44

38:44

In this episode you'll hear the second half of a short story from ZR McCormick filled with magic, pirates, and adventure. The Chase: Part 2 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: ZR McCormick's website; Kickstarter for Awakening The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast…

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Forced Labour, Flood Risks, and Design Thinking: Rhea Rakshit on Building Ethical Supply Chains 40:02

29d ago40:02

40:02

Send me a message On this week’s episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I’m joined by Rhea Rakshit, VP of Product Management at Sayari, a company helping organisations untangle the complex web of supply chain risk with data, design thinking, and a strong dose of social impact. We talk about why traditional supply chain visibility just doe…

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The Table - Come And Eat At The Resurrection Table | Craig Clark | Urban Life Church 37:51

1M ago37:51

37:51

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Chalk Riot Traffic Calming w/ Chelsea Ritter-Soronen 51:54

1M ago51:54

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In this episode, I connect with Chelsea Ritter-Soronen, owner and principal artist at Chalk Riot, a mural company specializing in vibrant pavement art increasingly used to make streets safer for all users. 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 liste…

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Car-Lite Living in Indigo w/ Scott Snodgrass & Clayton Garrett 57:21

1M ago57:21

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In this episode, I speak with Scott Snodgrass and Clayton Garrett, founders of Meristem Communities, the developers of Indigo, a people-first community that will provide a car-lite lifestyle plus the added bonus of integrated agriculture and open space. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and …

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The Chase: Part 1 by ZR McCormick [Christian Fantasy] 35:26

1M ago35:26

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In this episode you'll hear the first half of a short story from ZR McCormick filled with magic, pirates, and adventure. The Chase: Part 1 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: ZR McCormick's website; Kickstarter for Awakening The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website Sign up for the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast weekly updates…

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Scope 3, AI, and the Data Gap – Real Talk with ENGIE Impact’s Paige Janson 37:33

1M ago37:33

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Send me a message We’ve all seen it - corporate sustainability targets set in boardrooms with no real plan to back them up. In this episode, I sit down with Paige Janson, CEO of the Sustainable Resource Management division at ENGIE Impact, to talk about what happens next, when the ambition meets the reality of data gaps, regulatory complexity, and …

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The Table - Somebody Feed Elijah | Craig Clark | Urban Life Church 43:09

1M ago43:09

43:09

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Wheels for Wellbeing w/ Isabelle Clement, MBE 52:20

1M ago52:20

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In this episode, I connect with Isabelle Clement, Director of Wheels for Wellbeing, a UK-based charity with a mission to enhance disabled people’s lives by ensuring that anyone can access the physical, emotional, practical, and social benefits of cycling. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend an…

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AMPing Up Active Mobility Infrastructure Installations w/ Zoe & Kyle from City Thread 1:01:18

1M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

In this episode, we reconnect with Kyle Wagenschutz and Zoe Kirkos with City Thread for an update on the new cohort of cities engaged in their Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Assistance Grant Process. The AMP Technical Assistance Grant recipients for 2025 are Burlingame, CA; Columbus, OH; and Hood River, OR. These three forward-thinki…

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The Aquamancer's Secret: Part 2 by Jeremy P. Madsen [Fantasy Short Story] 1:01:12

1M ago1:01:12

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In this episode you'll hear part two of a cozy short story from Jeremy P. Madsen filled with potions, a mix of humans and animals, and layers of deep themes. The Aquamancer's Secret: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Jeremy P. Madsen's website The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Bl…

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Why Real-Time Data Is the Missing Link in Product Carbon Footprinting 31:53

1M ago31:53

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Send me a message In this week’s episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Simon Kim, CEO and founder of Glassdome, to unpack a critical and fast-evolving area in sustainability: product carbon footprinting (PCF). We explore why accurate, site-specific emissions data is becoming essential for manufacturers, not just to comply…

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The Table - The Scarlet Thread | Andy Clark | Urban Life Church 28:55

2M ago28:55

28:55

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Bike Streets: Unlocking the City by Bike w/ Avi Stopper 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

In this episode, I welcome back Avi Stopper, Founder of Denver's BikeStreets.com, for an update on their new mobile app, routing tools, community adventure rides, and the exciting Destinations initiative. 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 listen…

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The LA River, a fish story 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

Can you fish the LA river? UCLA undergrads Sami Ryan, Nico Le and Jae Hun Hwang find out in this episode about LA's storied river. They learn about native and invasive fish and plants, the plight of the steelhead salmon, the good and bad parts of the river, and they ask: what is the ideal LA River like? It's a question much easier to ask than to an…

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Streets For People w/ Cllr James McAsh 54:31

2M ago54:31

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In this episode, I connect with Cllr James McAsh for a conversation about a series of safer streets initiatives London's Borough of Southwark has implemented. We'll discuss how they've navigated through resistance to change, and we'll hear from some residents about their thoughts about car-free streets and the ability to walk to school. Thank you s…

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The Aquamancer's Secret: Part 1 by Jeremy P. Madsen [Fantasy Short Story] 55:12

2M ago55:12

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In this episode you'll hear part one of a cozy short story from Jeremy P. Madsen filled with potions, a mix of humans and animals, and layers of deep themes. The Aquamancer's Secret: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Jeremy P. Madsen's website The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Share with a friend using these link…

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Sustainable Packaging in Food Service: What Works, What Doesn’t 36:24

2M ago36:24

36:24

Send me a message In this week’s episode, I sat down with Andrew Hargest, founder of Supply Club, to unpack the complexities of sustainable packaging in the food service sector. We discussed what sustainability really means in the context of packaging - beyond the buzzwords - and why cost is no longer the blocker it once was. Andrew explained how c…

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The Table - When God Comes Close, Everything Changes | Craig Clark | Urban Life Church 42:47

2M ago42:47

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Psychology & Transportation Engineering w/ Patricia Tice 1:01:24

2M ago1:01:24

1:01:24

In this episode, I connect with Dr. Patricia Tice, Ph.D., for a conversation about the role of psychology (or lack thereof) in transportation engineering and in designing our streets to be welcoming for "All Ages & Abilities" across modes of mobility. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and su…

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Motonormativity w/ Prof. Ian Walker & Prof. Marco Te Brömmelstroet 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

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This is a "can't miss" discussion featuring Professor Ian Walker from Swansea University in Wales and Professor Marco te Brömmelstroet from the University of Amsterdam about their recent paper on Motonormativity, also known as "car brain" or "windshield bias." Among other topics, we discuss Pluralistic Ignorance, which is a social psychology phenom…

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Keeper of Light by Drew Avera [Epic Fantasy Short Story] 42:46

2M ago42:46

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In this episode you'll hear a classic fantasy short story from Drew Avera with good pitted against evil. Keeper of Light is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: Drew Avera's website The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.…

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Repair or Ruin? E-Waste, Informal Economies, and the Role of Manufacturers 55:21

2M ago55:21

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Send me a message In this episode, I sit down once again with Kenny McGee, CEO of Component Sense, to delve into one of the most confronting aspects of global supply chains — electronic waste, or e-waste. Kenny recently returned from Agbogbloshie, Ghana, a site once dubbed the world’s largest e-waste dump. What he found there was far more complex t…

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Wasteful or Worshipful | Craig Clark | Urban Life Church 44:09

2M ago44:09

44:09

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Accelerating Seattle's Mobility Options w/ Greg Spotts 52:06

2M ago52:06

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In this episode, I connect with Greg Spotts for a conversation about his tenure serving the city of Seattle, WA and the active mobility projects his team completed during this period and a handful of the ones he is most proud of. We discuss the prioritization of hardening of protection in bike lanes previously "protected" by only flex posts and pai…

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Building Optimism w/ Coby Lefkowitz 1:02:01

2M ago1:02:01

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In this episode, I connect with Coby Lefkowitz, author of Building Optimism, for a conversation about creating people-oriented communities, some of the Dutch cities that inspire his work, and why places like Santa Barbara look the way they do. #streetsareforpeople #allagesandabilities #bicycleinfrastructure #architecture #cityplanning Thank you so …

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Shattered Threads: Part 2 by A.L. Lorensen [Epic Fantasy Short Story] 43:40

2M ago43:40

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In this episode you'll hear the second half of a short story from A.L. Lorensen filled with threads of magic, dragons, and mystery. Shattered Threads: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: A.L. Lorensen's website The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Take the two-quesiton listener survey here…

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The Sustainability Thread: Connecting Data, Compliance & Action 31:05

2M ago31:05

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Send me a message The Sustainability Thread: Digitalising Supply Chain Sustainability In this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I sit down with Klaus Brettschneider, Director of Sustainability Products at Linx-AS, to explore how digitalisation is transforming sustainability management. Klaus introduces the concept of the sustainabili…

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Wounded but Whole: Living as Peacemakers | Craig Clark | Urban Life Church 47:33

2M ago47:33

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NACTO and It's New Bikeway Design Guide w/ Executive Director Ryan Russo 59:11

2M ago59:11

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In this episode, you'll learn all about National Association for Transportation Officials (NACTO) and their new Urban Bikeway Design Guide from Executive Director, Ryan Russo. Ryan starts by sharing his origin story working for NYC DOT doing bicycle and pedestrian planning and executing the PlaNYC vision for the better part of 14 years before leavi…

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