It’s getting harder and harder to talk about politics, especially if you disagree. Well, screw that. Seattle Nice aims to be the most opinionated and smartest analysis of what’s really happening in Seattle politics available in any medium. Each episode dives into contentious and sometimes ridiculous topics, exploring perspectives from across Seattle's political spectrum, from city council brawls to the ways the national political conversation filters through our unique political process. Eve ...
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Lisa Hyde Podcasts
Hey girl, I see YOU! You’ve always been a go-getter but something is stopping you from reaching that next step. I know, I’ve been there. Please, call me Lisa... that’s what my friends do! I’ve also been called a serial entrepreneur, skincare guru, wellness biohacker... and the woman behind the crown. With more than 30 years of experience, my superpower is developing talent through business branding and lifestyle coaching. But really, I’m just an LA native, fur mom to the BEST rescue dog, fif ...
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The Cheese Wheel Podcast is a weekly comedy show where we spin a wheel to determine our media obsessions. Join Jesse McAnally, Andrew DeWolf, and Liz Esten as they dive into whatever the wheel chooses next! Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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Food Fight: Urban Progress and Its Discontents
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49:32In this episode, we take a closer look at Mayor Bruce Harrell's proposed ban on anti-competitive covenants in grocery and pharmacy leases—a move aimed at preventing future food deserts. Is this a genuine step toward saving grocery stores and pharmacies, or, as Erica argues, a form of political posturing in the midst of a mayoral election? We also b…
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This week, we're kicking off the spooky times with a modern cult classic from Zelda Williams, it's Lisa Frankenstein. We talk about modern comedies, monster-loving, and the impact of modern comedies in the media landscape. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Ant…
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BONUS - Caleb McArthur | Make Me A Musical
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27:58This week for a very special episode of Make Me a Musical we're joined by University of Michigan Alumn who you can currently see in the National Tour of Beauty and the Beast -- Caleb McArthur! Get your tickets to see Beauty and the Beast at the Fisher Theater here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This week we take the patented Seattle Nice deep dive into Bruce Harrell's proposed nearly $9 billion budget, examining the Seattle mayor’s priorities as he’s fighting for his political life in what’s turned into a tough election year for him. David points out how various local media outlets, from KIRO to our own Erica C. Barnett’s Publicola framed…
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Grab your Nintendo Switch because we're taking a trip to Stardew Valley and Liz Esten is at the wheel. You get ready for some fun, because we ramble about a video game for a long time! Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show is a part of the Broadw…
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Sales Tax Scheming and Seattle’s Shifting City Scape
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39:28We delve into the political maneuvering behind the scenes leading up to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed sales tax hike for non-police public safety initiatives. We also discuss the debate over proposed changes to Seattle's comprehensive plan. Our editor is Quinn Waller. Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice…
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#58 - The Music Man (feat. Jon Matteson)
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1:18:55This week, join us for a harrowing trip into the dark world of The Music Man, a terrifying tale of a supernatural being (Harold Hill) and his attempt to bring an entire town under his control using his arcane powers. At least that's the version our guest, Jon Matteson, is going to make! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This week we discuss the contentious decision by Seattle’s City Council and Mayor Bruce Harrell to expand police surveillance cameras. How should city leaders balance concerns about crime with questions about privacy and the misuse of surveillance? Also, when dozens speak out against a piece of legislation at a council meeting, what does that tell …
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#57 - The Shape of Water (feat. Musical Hell)
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1:08:49A special episode this week as we're joined by Christi of Musical Hell to discuss The Shape of Water! Join us for a great discussion on Guillermo Del Toro's fish (technically amphibian) romance masterpiece, how we felt when it came out, and how it's become more relevant in the years since. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten …
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ICYMI: Katie Wilson, Did the Left Get It Wrong on Homelessness?
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40:36This week we bring you a second spin of our widely discussed interview earlier this year with Katie Wilson, who is now running for Seattle mayor. We talked with Katie before she was a candidate about a piece she wrote for the Stranger in January. At the time, Wilson was the head of the Transit Riders Union and a progressive advocate for affordable …
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#56 - Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes (feat. ThereWillBeFudd)
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54:23This week, we're joined by Kevin from the incredible YouTube channel "ThereWillBeFudd" to discuss the COVID-era indie masterpiece, Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. What would you do if you could see two minutes into the future? We're betting you'd come up with something pretty amazing. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podc…
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Dispatch from an Urban Drug Market: A Blue City Blues Podcast Preview
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17:07In this special preview from the Blue City Blues podcast, Sandeep and David explore the sprawling open-air drug market in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood, which resembles similar drug markets in poor, blue city neighborhoods across the US that have been overrun by the urban fentanyl and methamphetamine crises. Whether it's the Tenderloin in Sa…
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Oh, Jesse! He had strong thoughts about this one! Join us for a great discussion of the popular play, Oh, Mary!, created by and staring Cole Escola. Our hosts had very different opinions on this one, though it seems there might be a common enemy - the price of Broadway tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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BONUS: The Final Destination Films RANKED
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39:01Hey kinfolk. Hope you haven't seen your own death recently because this week Jess and Liz dive into the WHOLE FINAL DESTINATION SERIES to review and rank them. We disagree pretty heavily so it is a fun discussion. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This…
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It takes a lot to make a stew! Yes we're diving into the Adult Swim fake informercial about a serial killer who stalks an 1980's Television intro. This took the world by storm in 2014, ya had to be there. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show is …
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Curtain up! Light the lights! Fresh from the theatre, Jess and his partner Miranda Moffat bring you raw, immediate reactions to the recently closed production of Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald and Danny Burstein. Recorded live from a hotel room, this is an unfiltered, energetic deep-dive into a legendary show. Grab your chow mein and join the fun! …
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BONUS: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective w/ James Monroe Iglehart | Carrey'd Away
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1:03:05ALLRIGHTY THEN! Now we're gettin' to the good stuff! This week we're joined by Broadway treasure James Monroe Iglehart to talk about Jim Carrey's first big hit film "Ace Ventura Pet Detective." Has it aged well? Of course not! But we're diving into it anyways because CONTEXT MATTERS KIDS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
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Should the City Permit Another Christian Nationalist Rally at Cal Anderson?
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30:00This week we discuss the upcoming Christian nationalist rally at Cal Anderson Park, why these events continue to happen, and debate the city's legal challenges in managing them. We also bring you primary election news and get into Seattle’s aversion to re-electing mayors. Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlen…
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Sometimes in life, you watch something that fails so succinctly its actually impressive. This sums up Dana Carvey's career altering flop "The Master of Disguise." Fart Jokes, racism, and needless violence -- it's like a family reunion. Come along for the ride, and hear us talk about this film. Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Es…
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BONUS: In Living Color Seasons 3-5 | Carrey'd Away
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49:46We're wrapping up our discussion on Jim Carrey's tenure on "In Living Color" with the final three seasons. We talk about the show's influence on culture today an overall connection to the rest of Jim Carrey's career! Come listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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#52 - Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story & Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
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1:07:09This week we're never going to stop never stopping walking hard! Join us for a special comparison episode, featuring Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping - two music biopic parodies that are often a lot more entertaining than their real life counterparts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…
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This week on Seattle Nice, we debate the factors that led to a progressive triumph in Seattle's August primary. We dig into what went wrong for centrist incumbents Mayor Bruce Harrell, City Council Member Sara Nelson, and City Attorney Ann Davison. Was it a longing for a kinder, gentler approach to public safety and homelessness? The high price of …
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BONUS: Itsy Bitsy Spider (1992) | Carrey'd Away
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17:34Wow! 1992 was a big year for Jim, doing TV movies, garbage comedy skit films, animated voice roles, all alongside his full time gig at In Living Color. Man, he works hard for the money as the kids say. Today we're talking about a beautifully animated short cartoon where Jim Carrey plays an exterminator trying to kill a spider. This one was pure joy…
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Encampment Ban Proposal, Progressive Biz Taxes, and Why is Seattle Suing the Trump Admin Now?
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44:20This episode delves into three political developments in Seattle and King County. Part I examines a proposed initiative to ban unauthorized public camping in unincorporated King County, discussing its scope, the signature-gathering process, and the larger goals of its main proponent, Saul Spady. Part II focuses on the B&O tax increase proposal whic…
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#51 - Rebecca Black's Friday (feat. Sideways)
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1:19:20"Gotta get DOWN on Friday!" This week we're joined by our wonderful friend Ethan from the Youtube channel Sideways to talk about the iconic music video from the early 2010's: "Rebecca Black's Friday." A song written and produced by the absolute insane Patrice Wilson. We dive into the world of Patrice's Ark Music and the other music videos he create…
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Lisa Daugaard on Trump’s Homelessness Exec Order: Read the Fine Print Before Freaking Out
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58:51In this extra special, heavy duty emergency weekend edition of Seattle Nice, we dissect what Trump’s new executive order on homelessness means for Seattle. Initial hot takes have interpreted the order as a full frontal assault on the "housing first" and “harm reduction” approaches that prevail in blue jurisdictions, and its release has precipitated…
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#50 - Suburban Knights | 50TH EPISODE!
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1:14:39We made it to 50 episodes without imploding altogether! And you beautiful people are still here with us. This has been a long requested one after our first Kickassia episode last year. Keep us going and we all know To Boldly Flee will be our 100th episode. But once again, thank you all for your continued support, it has been so helpful to us, and i…
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BONUS: Make Me a Musical | Matt Kurzyniec
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32:52In this episode of 'Make Me a Musical,' we welcome the multitalented Matt Kurzyniec, an actor, director, bartender, and lighting designer currently on the national tour of 'Beetlejuice: The Musical.' Matt discusses his bartending adventures at Broadway shows, the thrill of joining the 'Beetlejuice' tour, and his love for Michigan's rich theater cul…
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BONUS: In Living Color (Season 2) | Carrey'd Away
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43:32Hey kids, we're back at you with a brand spankin' new episode on the second season of the sketch comedy show "In Living Color" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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Primary Preview: Is the Progressive Left Back?
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49:46This week we take a closer look at what’s at stake in the upcoming August primary, and explore the potential resurgence of the progressive left in Seattle. We consider whether "public safety" retains the same electoral weight it held in 2021 and 2023, years that saw the broad ousting of Seattle progressives. Drawing parallels to the victory of Soci…
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Every ten years we gotta get another Fantastic 4 movie, but before we look at Pedro Pascal's beautiful face on a big screen, we gotta look back at the ugly wig we put on a big screen in 2015. Yes, somehow Jess is a big defender of this film, and you're about to learn why. This week we're talking about Josh Trank's notorious Comic Book movie Fant4st…
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