Best From 24hour City Podcasts (2024)

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Randall White: Thank you ... and good night 6:36

2M ago6:36

6:36

On May 31, 2024, I bring an end to 24HourNation and my advocacy work in the nighttime economy. The 24HourNation website, social media, podcasts, webinar videos, and my participation in nighttime advocacy groups will all fade from view. Before I peel off this path and disappear into the night, however, I thank all who have been a guest on one of six…

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Sabu Mathai: Climate Change will Redefine 'Nighttime Economy' 21:20

2M ago21:20

21:20

Deny climate change all you want. The reality is that 2023 was the Earth's warmest year since global recordkeeping began in 1850. The ten warmest years in 174 years have all occurred during the last decade. 2024 will likely be hotter. So, how will shifts in extreme heat affect daytime business operations and what will that do to nocturnal economic …

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Nathan Armstrong: Dallas Ups Its Nighttime Economy Game 24:13

3M ago24:13

24:13

The City of Dallas has joined the ranks of American cities that have embraced the potential for their nighttime and sociable economies. Dallas’ formalized interest in the nighttime economy began in 2015 with two grassroots political advocacy initiatives which lead to the creation of 24HourDallas, a non-profit organization. Accelerated by the work o…

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Tanith: Techno, DJs, Clubs … and Ageism 26:01

3M ago26:01

26:01

This podcast episode is the result of a serendipitous encounter on social media. I’ll explain once I get underway. But what caught my attention is a surprising blip of discrimination that has begun to appear on the diverse and inclusive radar of nighttime and cultural economies. Imagine being an artist and someone looking at you as if you’re too ol…

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Jett Glozier: Building Economic and Social Value in the Creative Economy 25:03

4M ago25:03

25:03

As you might imagine, there are dozens of consultancies in the world that provide research and counsel in the fields of nighttime, nightlife, and cultural economies. It used to be that communities would retain these individuals or groups to help assess opportunities, list cultural assets, identify cultural consumer habits, and then recommend strate…

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Mark Davies: Drogheda Night-time Economy Adviser 31:54

4M ago31:54

31:54

Something remarkable is underway in the Republic of Ireland. Its government has prioritized and elevated the value of that country’s nighttime economy in enviable ways. Government leaders have determined that the country’s cities and towns, of all sizes, not to mention Irish culture itself, will benefit from hiring and placing nighttime economy adv…

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Sara Rodriguez Terres: BT Active Intelligence 21:56

4M ago21:56

21:56

As BT understates on its website, "Data is useful." However, BT's data analytics group goes on to explain that mobile network data provides just the first piece of a puzzle. "We blend data with innovative analytics technology, to give your business measurable insights you can take action on." The BT Active Intelligence unit takes the location data …

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Michael Paul: Atlanta Nighttime Advocate 23:02

5M ago23:02

23:02

In this Nighttime Economy episode, our guest is Michael Paul, Managing Partner, Optima Strategy Partners in Atlanta, Georgia. What makes Michael's story relevant for other nighttime advocates is how his path took him from hospitality industry entrepreneur … to neighborhood leader … to political operative … to municipal employee hired to strengthen …

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Mark Roach: Auckland UNESCO City of Music 31:36

6M ago31:36

31:36

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants In this Nighttime Economy episode, our guest is Mark Roach, Director of the Auckland UNESCO City of Music. You will learn about: Auckland, New Zealand, one of the world's most culturally diverse cities, its "USP" or unique selling point as a music scene, what it means to be a UNESCO City of Music, the most import…

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Benton McDonough: Finding Balance in Nashville at Night 20:18

6M ago20:18

20:18

Striking the right note with tourists, residents, and businesses When those around the world think of American cities with a nightlife scene, they would rattle off cities like New York City, Los Angeles, Detroit, Miami, New Orleans, among others. However, if you ask someone from the States where live music is made, celebrated, and integral to that …

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Matthew Palm: Transportation Justice 23:43

7M ago23:43

23:43

In addition to hospitality and nightlife, nighttime workers have pivotal roles in healthcare, public safety, logistics, retail, and public works. Yet, until now, there has been inadequate research dedicated to understanding their transportation needs, especially in terms of “transportation justice.” What does that mean? We will find out in this 24 …

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Robbe Van Bogaert: Nightlife Without Borders 25:19

8M ago25:19

25:19

Robbe Van Bogaert is Nightlife Expert for the city of Antwerp, Belgium. He also: co-owns Eventsure, an event planning business. has a job working with young people in nightlife. is a club and festival DJ. However, what 24HourNation wanted most to know about was nightlife, festival and club culture, a genetic bone growth disorder called multiple epi…

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Stephen Brackett: Making Denver More Vibrant Again at Night 23:32

8M ago23:32

23:32

A grassroots effort is underway in Denver to build support for the Mile High City’s nighttime economy. What served as the catalyst for this course of action? Find out in 24HourNation’s interview with Stephen Brackett, Executive Director of ONE Denver. He tells us about the closing of a legendary jazz bar, El Chapultepec. Or, as the locals call it, …

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Vicky: Empowering a New Generation of Nightlife Artists 22:54

8M ago22:54

22:54

STUDIO ZX was born out of the desire to create safe and lucrative opportunities for marginalized talents and artists belonging to Montréal’s underground, night culture. As its co-founder and director, Vicky helps identify, empower, and place queer, drag, and burlesque artists into new settings. Also, as president of MTL 24/24’s Night Council, Vicky…

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Scott Plusquellec: Seattle's In-House Nightlife Business Champion 24:37

9M ago24:37

24:37

You may be employed by a municipality and looking for solutions on how to better manage the needs of nightlife businesses. Or you may be a nightlife business owner or manager who finds yourself gobsmacked by your city’s bureaucracy. If so, this episode of 24 Minutes will be of particular interest. Scott Plusquellec is the Nightlife Business Advocat…

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Katy Birnbaum: Event Production with a Purpose 25:04

9M ago25:04

25:04

Katy Birnbaum, the San Francisco founder of Into the Streets, has a unique philosophy when it comes to producing outdoor events. In addition to their economic potential, Katy's events also try to change the world. We like that. Joyful events in public spaces can: counter artificial intelligence and a society fractured by social media. celebrate — n…

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Cristina Gil Venegas: Who Are We Designing the Night For? 24:14

9M ago24:14

24:14

In this edition of 24 Minutes, we speak with Cristina Gil Venegas, an architect, urban planner, and lighting designer from Bogotá, Columbia. In addition to her work in the Andean city, she also spearheads Night-time Traveller. This initiative seeks to: collect content related to the current panorama of how women experience public space at night. de…

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Ben Van Houten: San Francisco's Nighttime Economic Development Advantage 26:26

10M ago26:26

26:26

Imagine you are a nighttime business operator, and you manage an arts and cultural organization, a live or electronic music venue, a bar, a restaurant, or such. When it comes to city hall, what you really need is someone in local government who understands your business and its value to your city. What you also need is someone inside city hall who …

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Emmanuel Rey: Oh, Canada! Ottawa has a Nightlife Strategy! 23:00

10M ago23:00

23:00

Depending on your information source, Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton have larger populations than Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. To one degree or another, the cities with larger populations are known for their nightlife, hospitality, sporting events, and festivals. Yet, Ottawa was the first Canadian city to step up and frame a …

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Corean Reynolds: Nightlife for Boston, the 'City that Thinks' 22:47

10M ago22:47

22:47

In March 2023, the City of Boston hired Corean Reynolds to be its first Director of Nightlife Economy. As a city that values its intellectual capital, and with respect to its neighborhoods, Boston aspires to serve nighttime economic drivers in education, healthcare, public safety, in addition to all the nightlife industries. In this podcast episode…

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Freek Wallagh: Keeping Nightlife on Amsterdam’s Agenda 24:36

11M ago24:36

24:36

For many around the world, Amsterdam conjures up images of being Europe’s “sin city.” What may not come to mind is a more-nuanced view that this 24-hour city’s nighttime economy is an integral element of Amsterdam’s heritage. In 2012, Amsterdam was the first city to officially designate an individual (Mirik Milan) as Nachtburgemeester, or “night ma…

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Kady Yellow: Creative Placemaking, Urban Art, and Jacksonville Nights 23:34

11M ago23:34

23:34

We have questions: What exactly is placemaking or creative placemaking? When it comes to art that is created for — and found in — public settings, what is the difference between graffiti, murals, and street art? How can public places and urban art be shaped in ways that are inclusive and respectful of those who will interact with them the most? And…

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Joe Reilly: Nighttime Economies and University Towns 24:35

12M ago24:35

24:35

Would your college-aged family member be safer in a university community that has a professional “nighttime mayor?” At this time in North America, there are fifteen cities that have nighttime economy managers. Often, these individuals have a responsibility to help keep nightlife districts safer, more respectful, and more vibrant. Of these fifteen c…

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Simone D’Antonio: Torino’s ToNite Project, a Laboratory for Change 23:19

12M ago23:19

23:19

“There are some aspects of the night that are impossible to understand if you are not part of the community,” says Simone d’Antonio from the Associazione Italiana dei Comuni Italiani (National Association of Italian Municipalities). In this episode of 24 Minutes from 24HourNation, Simone is talking about the ToNite Project in Torino, or Turin, Ital…

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Dr. Phillip Wadds: Expanding the Concept of Harm Reduction in Nightlife Districts 23:25

1y ago23:25

23:25

Ordinances, rules, sanctions, penalties, regulations, consequences. These can all help reduce harm in our nightlife spaces. However, they can also produce harm. Research now suggests new ways for us to think and act differently when establishing safer spaces inside bars, clubs, and music venues. Evidence also supports new steps to take that will ex…

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Boyd Sleator and Holly Lester: Nighttime Advocates as Cultural Rights Advocates 23:58

1y ago23:58

23:58

Free The Night is a non-profit organization that formed during the pandemic. Its mission is to create a safe, progressive, and culturally rich environment for nightlife in Northern Ireland. But, in fact, the charity is much more than that. It is also a cultural rights ... almost civil rights advocacy organization. It has to be. Boyd Sleator, one of…

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Karen Whybro: The "Manosphere," Misogyny and Nightlife 32:52

1y ago32:52

32:52

Most of 24HourNation’s podcast episodes come in at around 24 minutes of length. Hence our name for the podcast. This one runs longer, however. It runs longer for a very good reason. It runs longer because more attention needs to be given to misogyny in the nighttime economy and women’s safety in social spaces. Every city could communicate to its re…

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Emma Warren: Why We Dance 23:36

1y ago23:36

23:36

Dance as communication. Dance as protest. Dance as a place of warmth and community. How have we come to dance together and why is that important to both our personal and cultural histories. In this episode of 24 Minutes, we speak with author, journalist and broadcaster Emma Warren. "Dance Your Way Home: A Journey Through the Dancefloor" is her late…

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Libby Harris: Strengthening LGBTQIA+ Places and Nighttime Economies 26:35

1y ago26:35

26:35

What role can a city have in shaping and sustaining the social and cultural heritage of its LGBTQIA+ districts? Let’s talk about that with Libby Harris, Night Time City Manager, City of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. We will learn about the City of Sydney’s Nighttime economy office and how it interacts and plans with community stakeholders, …

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Officer Colin Fowler: A Safer Downtown District, 4 Strategies You Can Use 24:50

1+ y ago24:50

24:50

Police departments in cities large and small can learn a great deal from Iowa City, Iowa. That’s right. In this episode of 24 Minutes, we discuss strategies for safer downtown districts that will work in large and small cities. Our guest is Colin Fowler, Downtown Liaison Officer for the Iowa City Police Department. Learn how he is helping to create…

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John Wayne: Let Us Dance, Afterhours and Nighttime Culture 21:56

1+ y ago21:56

21:56

In cities across America, permits, regulations and ordinances make it difficult for aboveboard planners of after-hours events to be treated differently than unscrupulous promoters. However, one Dallas event producer named, yes, John Wayne, wants to do it the right way. We’ll have an eye-opening conversation with John about: after-hours parties, and…

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Dr. Julius-Cezar MacQuarie: How to Help Nightshift Workers 24:03

1+ y ago24:03

24:03

Night workers and shift workers are an invisible driver of our cities’ economies. Nightshift workers are also an often-vulnerable segment of our society. In this episode of 24 Minutes, we talk about that precarity Dr. Julius-Cezar MacQuarie of the Nightworkshop Project. We will learn about: nighttime workers the presence of immigrants, or migrants,…

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Shain Shapiro PhD: How Music Makes Your City Better 21:30

1+ y ago21:30

21:30

Music can make your city a better place. And in more ways than you might realize at first. In this episode of 24 Minutes, we learn more about this concept from Shain Shapiro, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Music Ecosystems. Shain is also Founder and Chairman of Sound Diplomacy. We will talk about: The value of music audits and mun…

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Dawn Dines: Spread the Word, Stamp Out Spiking 22:23

1+ y ago22:23

22:23

Have you ever had someone spike the punch at a house party? Spike your drink at a bar? Or, worse yet, stick you with a syringe containing a powerful sedative? Did you report it? In this episode of 24 Minutes, we talk with Dawn Dines, Founder of the UK organization, Stamp Out Spiking. We will talk about: the common forms of spiking and their long-te…

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Ben London: Create and Support Exceptional Local Music 21:41

1+ y ago21:41

21:41

What role can live music have in our cities’ cultural vibrancy and economic growth? And what responsibilities do cities and cultural guardians have to grow and nurture local music scenes? Let’s hear from musician Ben London, Executive Director of Sonic Guild Seattle. We will talk about: how small actions can create big results, the importance of mu…

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Alicia Scholer: Nighttime Experiences Female Customers Value 22:24

1+ y ago22:24

22:24

Half of the world's population is female. Half of the day is the night. So, what can nighttime businesses do to increase their share of customers who are women? In this episode of 24 Minutes, we talk with Alicia Scholer, Vice President of Responsible Hospitality Institute. From the research and focus groups she has conducted, Alicia shares: the dec…

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Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter: Faith, Mythology, Mysteries and the Night 20:29

1+ y ago20:29

20:29

Every now and then, 24HourNation likes to look at the night through a different lens. Certainly, one of the most enduring views of the night comes from our faith traditions. That is why, for this edition of 24 Minutes, we're going to set out into the wilderness of faith, mythology and mysteries of the night. We'll also take a look at what all that …

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Mathieu Grondin: How Montréal is Transforming its Nighttime Economy 22:20

1+ y ago22:20

22:20

One city in North America is on the leading edge when it comes to transforming its social and cultural scene at night: Montréal. In this episode of 24 Minutes we talk with Mathieu Grondin, General Director for MTL 24/24. You will hear about: this innovative and private non-profit organization which works in partnership with the City of Montréal and…

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David Solomon: Prevent Nighttime Cyberattacks on Your Organization 23:22

1+ y ago23:22

23:22

Valuable customer or patron data. Sensitive financial information. Irreplaceable event planning details. Original publication drafts, digital art or music compositions. Are any of your operations managed online? Does a vendor provide you with a web-based service? Do your employees manage social media accounts on work computers? Face it, eventually …

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Mary Crilley: Reducing Sexual Violence at Music Venues 24:23

1+ y ago24:23

24:23

The statistics are staggering. 48% of musicians have experienced sexual harassment at work. 79% of women aged between 18 and 24 had experienced or witnessed sexual harassment on a night out. 56% of nightlife workers have experienced sexual violence on a night out or while working in the nightlife environment. almost 9 in 10 women feel unsafe in pub…

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Robert C. Smith: What Nightlife Businesses Must Do About Gun Violence 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

25:37

This special edition of 24 Minutes from 24HourNation is our response to the Nov. 19, 2022, mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The nighttime community mourns. For those who were murdered. For those who grieve. And for those physically or emotionally injured from this act of violence and hate. It seems we are at a place in America…

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Diana Raiselis: The Case for Later Nights 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

24:37

In this 24 Minutes episode, you will hear about: the global patchwork of regulations that determine when nightlife ends. alcohol service closing times and the ramifications on a city’s design, services, economics and cultural life. contradictions between anecdotal experience and conventional logic when it comes to extending alcohol service. how nig…

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Rachel Clark: A Lifesaving Program for Safer Nighttime Experiences 23:47

1+ y ago23:47

23:47

This 24 Minutes episode will be of particular interest to those who: attend or produce music and dance festivals. care about those who attend music and dance festivals. are healthcare or health risk-reduction professionals in the fields of sexual behavior and substance use. We speak with Rachel Clark, Education Manager for the national non-profit o…

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Robert C. Smith: Door Security and Alcohol Liability 24:32

1+ y ago24:32

24:32

In this episode, we spend 24 minutes with Robert C. Smith, CEO & President of Nightclub Security Consultants. A former police officer, Robert has developed training programs and liability solutions for hospitality businesses that are licensed to serve liquor. NSC's services have been valuable to small and large venues across the country. Nightclub …

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Lutz Leichsenring: Create a Manifesto for Nightlife 23:47

1+ y ago23:47

23:47

Over the course of a year, VibeLab convened 120 visionaries in 55 cities and ten focus groups representing the global nighttime community. Their goal was to create a document that can give nighttime advocates reasons why nightlife is important as we chart the future and navigate public health, political and environmental challenges. The result is V…

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Carly Heath: Our 'Duty of Care' to Keep People Safe 26:29

2y ago26:29

26:29

Spend 24 minutes with Carly Heath, Night Time Economy Advisor for the Bristol City Council in the UK. In this episode, you will learn a bit about Bristol and Carly's role as the liaison between nighttime business operators and the Bristol City Council. Take particular note of Carly's innovative programs that address drink spiking and sexual harassm…

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Andjani Triloki: Amsterdam's Innovative Hosts Program 22:03

2y ago22:03

22:03

Cities across the US are looking for solutions to help deter crime, reduce nuisance and create an atmosphere of hospitality in their nightlife districts. Amsterdam's Hosts may be the ideal program to model. Hosts welcome visitors, answer questions and address nuisance-causing visitors about their behavior. Their presence in two of Amsterdam's most …

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Brian Block: Public and Private Partnerships 23:10

2y ago23:10

23:10

In this episode of 24 Minutes from 24HourNation we talk with Brian Block, Entertainment Services Manager in the Development Services Department for the City of Austin, Texas, one of America's most respected live music cities. Brian also serves as president of board for NITECAP Alliance, a US non-profit organization for nighttime management professi…

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Joanne Cox-Brown: Make It Vibrant, Appealing and Safe 24:22

2y ago24:22

24:22

In this 24 Minutes podcast episode, 24HourNation visits Joanne Cox-Brown, Founding Director of Night Time Economy Solutions, a consultancy in the UK. Night Time Economy Solutions assists communities that are addressing nighttime challenges like violence, drugs, binge drinking, weapon use and nighttime governance training. The group also helps citie…

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David Marquis: A Writer’s Perspective on Gun Violence 25:32

2y ago25:32

25:32

In this episode of 24 Minutes we discuss darkness, fear and violence with actor, writer, environmentalist, educator, storyteller and civil rights activist David Marquis. Marquis is a long-time champion for environmental and social change in the Dallas area. He is the author of "I Am A Teacher" (Simon & Schuster), which became a series of widely per…

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