Best Around The World In 50 Minutes Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 17: Teachers on the Move: Diets, Fitness, and Fresh Starts 57:50

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Send us a text In this episode, Matt, Rob, and Brugge share candid reflections on the challenges of maintaining health and balance as educators. The conversation spans from their high school experiences to their ongoing efforts with weight loss, diet programs, and creative fitness routines, whether it’s sprinting empty hallways, dusting off a pogo …

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The Human Side of Transit: AI, Creativity, and Kindness with Elea Carey and Mike Bismeyer 31:56

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We’re getting the band back together. In this special episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul catches up with longtime contributors Mike Bismeyer (a.k.a. the King of Kindness) and Elea Carey, marketing strategist and founder of Transit Happy. These two familiar voices helped shape the podcast during the pandemic—and now they’re shaping the industry. Mik…

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What Transit Leaders Need Now: Voices from the SWTA Conference 29:14

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🎙️ This Week on Transit Unplugged On the Road in New Orleans: SWTA Summer Conference Spotlight In this special conference edition of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort is on location at the SWTA Summer University Conference in New Orleans, where he dives deep into the challenges and opportunities facing small and mid-sized transit systems across the S…

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Episode 16: Behind the Curtain: How Teachers Really Get Hired in New York City 1:27:59

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Send us a text Getting hired in the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) isn’t just about what you know—it’s often about who you know. In this episode of Playing Teacher: The Podcast, we pull back the curtain on the hiring process in the largest school system in the country. From the nerve-wracking interviews to the networking that makes …

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98% On-Time & 50 Minutes Saved — Justin Vonashek on Metro-North’s Super-Express Era 22:39

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On the heels of his February appointment, Metro-North Railroad President Justin Vonashek sits down with Paul Comfort to break down a banner year for the MTA’s northern commuter powerhouse. From 98 percent on-time performance to new “Super-Express” trains that shave up to 50 minutes a day off the New Haven run, Justin walks through the big wins, big…

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50 Years of MV Transportation: Harry Wilson on Culture, AI, and What’s Next 25:32

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MV Transportation just hit a milestone few transit firms reach—its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, host Paul Comfort interviews Harry Wilson, the firm’s Executive Chairman, about: A 50‑Year Origin Story —How Alex and Feysan Lodde's single van in San Francisco grew into the largest American‑owned transit contractor in North America. “The New…

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Beyond Ridership – Part 2: Innovation & Smart Procurement with Rikesh Shah 27:53

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Last week, Mark Aesch and Alvin McBorrough unpacked a striking statistic: only 4 % of Americans ride transit, yet 84 % of people say they value it. This week we keep that conversation going with Rikesh Shah, former Chief Innovation Officer at Transport for London. Together with host Paul Comfort, Rikesh explores how customer‑focused metrics, open d…

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Are Transit KPI’s Broken? Value, AI, and Why We Need to Stop Chasing Ridership 32:37

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Only 4% of Americans ride transit—but 84% of people in communities with transit say they value it. In this episode, Paul Comfort digs into the details with Mark Aesch (CEO, TransPro Consulting) and Alvin McBorrough (CEO, OGx Consulting). Together they unpack two big levers for agency performance: measuring what actually matters and using AI to deli…

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Reclaiming Your Creativity Through Transit, Chatting w/ the Editor of Mass Transit Magazine, and Will LA Be Ready for the Olympics? 22:23

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In this special roving-reporter edition of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort takes you inside the 2025 CTAA Expo in San Diego, where he caught up with some of the brightest minds in community and rural transit. From paratransit operations to industry journalism to frontline safety, these conversations reflect the energy, challenges, and innovati…

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Transit Unplugged INSIDER: Paul Comfort Answers 2025’s Biggest Industry Questions 29:22

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What’s really going on behind the scenes of U.S. public transportation policy? In this special edition of Transit Unplugged Insider, Executive Producer Julie Gates turns the mic on our usual host, Paul Comfort, for a revealing look at the shifting political and funding landscape in Washington—and what every transit executive needs to know right now…

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Episode 15: Why We Left Teaching (and Where We Hid While We Stayed) 57:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, Robert, Matthew, and Brugge dive deep into the bittersweet—and sometimes hilarious—world of teachers leaving their jobs and the hidden realities behind the classroom door. They talk about: The emotional chaos of packing up years of teaching memories into giant bags The secret hideouts teachers swea…

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No Uber, No Lyft, No Taxis—So They Built Their Own Transit System 17:19

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How do you rebuild a public transportation system from the ground up? In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort sits down with Mallory Avis, Director of Public Transit for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan, to talk about one of the most ambitious overhauls of a small-city transit system in the U.S. today. Recorded live at the CTAA Expo in…

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Global Lessons, Local Gains: What Can Public US Transit Systems Learn From Private Operators in UK And Asia? 34:08

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In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul talks with Samuel Ribeiro, Managing Director of Tower Transit in the UK, part of global transport powerhouse Kelsian Group. With operations spanning Liverpool and the Channel Islands, Samuel shares how lessons from bus systems across four continents—from Australia to Singapore, Brazil to London—are helping…

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Episode 14: Field Trip Fails, Emergency Room Runs, and Outback Steakhouse 1:09:10

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Send us a text In this unforgettable episode of Playing Teacher, Rob, Brugge, and Matthew take us behind the scenes of one of the most chaotic rituals in education: the school field trip. It all begins with a subway disaster—Matthew describes watching a class trip unravel on public transit, complete with unsupervised elementary students and overwhe…

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Green Hydrogen and CEO Hiring Secrets in America’s Most Livable City 26:54

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What does it take to build a transit system that powers a city—and wins global recognition for livability? In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Ryan Daniel, CEO of St. Cloud Metro Bus, and Dave Kleis, Board Chair and former mayor of St. Cloud, Minnesota, share how their long-running partnership has driven bold innovation and national recognition. …

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Detroit Transit: Robert Cramer on the People Mover, Fare-Free Service, and Urban Mobility 24:22

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When most people think of Detroit, they think cars. But behind the Motor City moniker is a layered, multi-agency public transit system—and Robert Cramer is helping connect the dots. As Executive Director of Transit for the City of Detroit, Cramer leads both DDOT and Detroit Transportation Corporation, operator of the iconic elevated People Mover. I…

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Episode 13: The Secret Game of Calling Out...Rules, Risks & Ridiculousness 1:01:07

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Send us a text In Episode 13 of Playing Teacher, we pull back the curtain on one of the most absurd realities of working in education: calling out sick. From planning sub folders while mid-fever to writing emergency plans in a NyQuil haze, we explore the ridiculous, guilt-ridden, and occasionally hilarious world of teacher absences. We talk about: …

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From Amtrak to Annapolis: Markus Moore’s Lifetime Career in Transit 21:37

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Markus Moore, Director of Transportation for the City of Annapolis, joins Paul Comfort from the rooftop of the Hillman Garage during Naval Academy Commissioning Week for a wide-ranging conversation about his remarkable journey through transit. From helping launch high-speed rail in North America as part of the Acela project at Amtrak, to managing l…

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Episode 12: Teacher Headlines, DOE Dreams & The 50-Minute Flop 58:43

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Send us a text 📘 Episode Description: In this episode of the Playing Teacher Podcast, we debut a brand-new segment: 🎤 Teacher Headlines with Janine Brugge, where we explore what’s really going on in the world of education—both the serious and the absurd. This week, we take a hard look at the NYC Department of Education’s failed initiative known as …

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Ozzy Gibson’s Unconventional Road to Transit Leadership 23:12

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How does a career in law enforcement, animal services, and civic leadership prepare you to run a transit agency? In this week’s Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort sits down with Ozzy Gibson, Executive Director of Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City (TARC), for a candid and compelling conversation about public service, accountability, and…

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Episode 11: Field Day, Minecraft Battle & Upstanders 45:41

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Send us a text In this episode of the Playing Teacher Podcast, we delve into the vibrant world of education, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights that resonate with educators, students, and lifelong learners alike. 🎯 Episode Highlights: Field Day Reflections: We reminisce about their own Field Day experiences, discussing the joys an…

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On the Bus with Coree Cuff Lonergan: Building Broward’s $4B Transit Future 20:03

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What does it take to launch a $4.3 billion, multi-modal transit expansion? For Coree Cuff Lonergan, CEO of Broward County Transit, it takes vision, momentum—and a bit of patience. This week on Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort hops aboard with Coree for a rolling bus interview through Broward County, Florida. They talk big-picture leadership, bo…

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Episode 17: Teachers on the Move: Diets, Fitness, and Fresh Starts 57:50

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The Human Side of Transit: AI, Creativity, and Kindness with Elea Carey and Mike Bismeyer 31:56

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What Transit Leaders Need Now: Voices from the SWTA Conference 29:14

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Episode 16: Behind the Curtain: How Teachers Really Get Hired in New York City 1:27:59

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98% On-Time & 50 Minutes Saved — Justin Vonashek on Metro-North’s Super-Express Era 22:39

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50 Years of MV Transportation: Harry Wilson on Culture, AI, and What’s Next 25:32

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Beyond Ridership – Part 2: Innovation & Smart Procurement with Rikesh Shah 27:53

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Are Transit KPI’s Broken? Value, AI, and Why We Need to Stop Chasing Ridership 32:37

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Reclaiming Your Creativity Through Transit, Chatting w/ the Editor of Mass Transit Magazine, and Will LA Be Ready for the Olympics? 22:23

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Transit Unplugged INSIDER: Paul Comfort Answers 2025’s Biggest Industry Questions 29:22

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Episode 15: Why We Left Teaching (and Where We Hid While We Stayed) 57:02

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No Uber, No Lyft, No Taxis—So They Built Their Own Transit System 17:19

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Global Lessons, Local Gains: What Can Public US Transit Systems Learn From Private Operators in UK And Asia? 34:08

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Episode 14: Field Trip Fails, Emergency Room Runs, and Outback Steakhouse 1:09:10

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Green Hydrogen and CEO Hiring Secrets in America’s Most Livable City 26:54

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Detroit Transit: Robert Cramer on the People Mover, Fare-Free Service, and Urban Mobility 24:22

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Episode 13: The Secret Game of Calling Out...Rules, Risks & Ridiculousness 1:01:07

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From Amtrak to Annapolis: Markus Moore’s Lifetime Career in Transit 21:37

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Episode 12: Teacher Headlines, DOE Dreams & The 50-Minute Flop 58:43

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Ozzy Gibson’s Unconventional Road to Transit Leadership 23:12

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Episode 11: Field Day, Minecraft Battle & Upstanders 45:41

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On the Bus with Coree Cuff Lonergan: Building Broward’s $4B Transit Future 20:03