Best Helen Lui Podcasts (2024)

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Storytelling to Inspire Engagement in Urban Planning (with Uytae Lee) 48:35

5M ago48:35

48:35

Uytae Lee from the YouTube channel About Here, joins Helen Lui to chat about storytelling in urban planning, emphasizing the need for effective communication strategies to drive public engagement. They also advocate for diverse voices in advocating for inclusive urban environments. About Here: https://www.youtube.com/@AboutHere Show Credits: Host: …

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The Future of Urban Planning 46:56

5M ago46:56

46:56

Helen Lui interviews Fern Hahn, a transit advocate and urban planning student, who shares experiences that shaped their perspective on public transit. Fern discusses advocating for better transit and their interest in transit network design. Next, Helen speaks with Matthew and Emma from UBC CAPACity, focusing on engaging university students in urba…

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Designing for Happiness (with Houssam Elokda) 47:32

6M ago47:32

47:32

The conversation continues with Houssam Elokda from Happy Cities, as Helen Lui explores the impact of the built environment on communities, emphasizing the importance of creating livable and sustainable cities. They discuss the subjective nature of happiness and well-being in urban settings, also highlighting the significance of social connections,…

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Does Density Impact Happiness? (with Houssam Elokda) 35:35

6M ago35:35

35:35

Density is a hotly debated topic in urban centres. Is it good? Is it bad? Does it make us more isolated, more lonely, or can it improve our happiness? Helen Lui speaks with Houssam Elokda, from Happy Cities. Their research explores the connection between urban design and happiness, striving to enhance the quality of life in cities through sustainab…

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From Neighbours to Community 45:14

6M ago45:14

45:14

Helen Lui speaks with Mark Boardman and Alyssa Sacal from Minivillage, a Vancouver-based company fostering social connections within neighbourhoods. Mark discusses transforming neighbours into friends, while Alyssa emphasizes combating loneliness. The conversation explores authentic community bonds, the impact of physical environments on social con…

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Designing Public Spaces 48:29

6M ago48:29

48:29

Helen Lui is joined by architects Amit Price Patel and Jill Robertson from DIALOG, to discuss the design of great public spaces. They share insights on the political power of design, the intersection of science and art in shaping communities, and the significance of community engagement in creating inclusive spaces. The conversation emphasizes incl…

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The Evolution of Third Spaces (with the Sneaky Artist) 54:59

7M ago54:59

54:59

Helen Lui is joined by Urban Sketch Artist Nishant Jain, also known as "the Sneaky Artist" to discuss the concept of 'Third Spaces'—the places between home and work where social bonds are forged and community enriched. We explore how these spaces, from parks to cafes, are not just physical locations but also platforms for cultural expression and so…

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How Do We Improve Public Transportation? (with RMTransit) 44:23

7M ago44:23

44:23

Reece Martin from the YouTube channel RMTransit joins Helen Lui to discuss the evolving landscape of urban mobility and public transit. Explore the cutting-edge developments and innovative solutions that are shaping the future of our cities. Reece, who grew up in the Lower Mainland, and now a resident of Toronto, shares his expert insights on the c…

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Getting there Safely (with Lucy Maloney) 37:20

7M ago37:20

37:20

Helen Lui explores the critical need for safer, more sustainable urban transportation with Lucy Maloney, a fervent cycling advocate who leads the organization "Love The Lane" and is also a HUB Cycling member. Lucy discusses the ongoing efforts to promote safer streets in Vancouver, addressing the broader challenges of shifting public policy. She hi…

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Cities for People and the Planet (with Rhiannon Fox) 33:14

7M ago33:14

33:14

Helen Lui discusses the interconnectedness of urban development, climate initiatives, and public safety with guest, environmental scientist Rhiannon Fox. Highlighting the benefits of dense, less car-dependent cities, the discussion emphasizes community involvement and personal action as catalysts for change. Rhiannon shares how individual efforts c…

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21 - Luis Mendo 56:13

8M ago56:13

56:13

In a Paris hotel room, beneath the Eiffel Tower, we finally tracked down the wonderful Luis Mendo. Join us for a ranging conversation, taking in a career designing magazines in 90's Amsterdam, a life changing decision to relocate to Tokyo and how his work as an illustrator was born from a language barrier. Trigger warning, contains mentions of AI t…

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BC Minister of Housing Ravi Kahlon 44:45

9M ago44:45

44:45

Host Helen Lui welcomes Ravi Kahlon, MLA for North Delta and British Columbia’s Housing Minister, to discuss transformative approaches to the housing crisis. Minister Kallon shares his political journey and the personal experiences fueling his commitment to driving positive change. They delve into the shift towards embracing density, the introducti…

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20 - Helen Musselwhite 53:09

9M ago53:09

53:09

Part illustrator, part model maker, part engineer and full time Handsome Frank royalty, paper artist Helen Musselwhite visited our studio for our 20th episode. We catch up with perhaps our most analogue artist to discuss her childhood fascination with model villages, thinking in 3D, and how she uses her photography skills to bring her paper worlds …

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The Future of Housing 47:23

12M ago47:23

47:23

We delve into the pressing issues of housing and city building, revisiting discussions with guests Michelle Cyca and Khelsilem, who have underlined the need for immediate action. We explored root causes of the housing crisis, such as the historical supply limitations as well as city planning that excluded many from accessing housing. Michelle and K…

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19 - Matt Murphy 54:21

12M ago54:21

54:21

Matt Murphy brought his customary warmth and good conversation as he called in to see us and record podcast EP19. We discussed colour theory, great music and dream commissions past and (hopefully) future.By Handsome Frank

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Another Point of View 33:55

12M ago33:55

33:55

Michelle Cyca, a seasoned freelance journalist, joins Helen Lui and delves into the complexities of the housing market, touching upon themes like home ownership and the evolving notion of housing wealth. The episode features a candid reflection on the soaring housing prices in Vancouver, discussing the impact on families and the generational wealth…

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Community Building 38:20

12M ago38:20

38:20

This episode explores the importance of including First Nations and Indigenous communities in urban development conversations. Khelsilem, the chairperson of the Squamish Nation Council, shares their insights on land use planning, housing development, including the Sen̓áḵw development, and partnerships with First Nations. The episode explores the un…

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Structural Supports 30:31

1y ago30:31

30:31

Host Helen Lui continues the conversation with Denis Agar, they unpack the dynamic relationship between housing and public transportation. They delve into the critical role of urban density in shaping transit service needs and discuss the intricate political maneuvers influencing rail network expansions. The conversation also highlights the influen…

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Framing Density 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

We explore the impact of zoning on housing and communities. Denis Agar is our guest and we discuss the need for more equitable zoning laws and the importance of considering renter density when adding new housing. Join us as we delve into the potential benefits of increased density near transit stations and ponder the ethical justification for maint…

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Building Affordability 28:48

1y ago28:48

28:48

Albert Huang, a seasoned expert in affordable housing development is the guest on this episode of Urbanism Vancouver. He unravels the multifaceted issues surrounding Vancouver's housing affordability crisis, and the complexities of defining "affordable," influenced by varying income levels, government programs, and housing entities. The episode div…

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Ground Work 25:48

1y ago25:48

25:48

In this episode of Urbanism Vancouver, Helen Lui and Aaron Johnson discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, and their backgrounds in urbanism and broadcasting. They explain their goal of providing accessible information about housing and development and shedding light on the complexities of the process. They hope to inspire curiosity and…

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18 - Niege Borges 45:18

1y ago45:18

45:18

Brooklyn's finest, Niege Borges, flew over to London to fill our studio with colour and recount stories of her art journey, her cat Shakira, and her inflatable sidekick Elizabeth.By Handsome Frank

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Show Trailer 1:36

1y ago1:36

1:36

Urbanism Vancouver explores the built environment of Vancouver, Canada - how we got to where we are, and what our history tells us about how we look forward to the future. We share insights not only from industry experts, but also from passionate advocates, and residents like you. With each episode, we'll look at different components that shape our…

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17 - Dakarai Akil 49:48

1y ago49:48

49:48

From driving taxis, sleeping in a gallery, to working in a homeless centre on Skid Row, Dakarai’s journey to becoming a freelance artist is one of the most fascinating and eventful we’ve ever heard. Warning this podcast contains rattle snake references.By Handsome Frank

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14 - Leonie Bos 43:19

1y ago43:19

43:19

For latest episode we jumped on the Eurostar and headed to Amsterdam to meet with artist and illustrator Leonie Bos. From her studio, tucked away on the ground floor of an old Victorian school, we talk about everything from squatting in abandoned buildings to punch needle and the difficulties of growing vegetables.…

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16 - Luke McConkey 55:40

1+ y ago55:40

55:40

In our latest podcast we embark on a magical mystery tour into the world of Liverpool based artist Luke McConkey. Luke spills the beans on how he first grabbed our attention, the fact that he "draws like he's a nice guy", and his side project as an independent record label owner.By Handsome Frank

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15 - Joël Penkman 40:02

1+ y ago40:02

40:02

Once again we took the Handsome Frank podcast on the road, this time to a snow covered Liverpool to meet up with the wonderful Joël Penkman. Based in Maghull, on the northern outskirts of the city we turned up at the beautiful mid-century family house that Joël and her partner James call home. The smell of fresh coffee and freshly baked bread greet…

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13 - Andrew Joyce 1:11:39

2y ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Illustrator Andrew Joyce is perhaps best known for his maps and building illustrations. As such, we thought it would be fun to take the Handsome Frank podcast to the streets and check out some London architecture on the move. Grabbing some newly acquired roving recording equipment, we wired ourselves up, clipped some microphones to our lapels and w…

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12 - Zoë Barker 59:01

2+ y ago59:01

59:01

If you love beautifully rendered buildings and hate the price of train tickets, this is the episode for you! This week we’re off to Norwich to chat to the equal parts talented and lovely Zoë Barker. (Leave your Alan Partridge impressions at the door please!) A small content warning - we discuss themes around mental health, including OCD and anxiety…

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11 - Agathe Singer 49:40

2+ y ago49:40

49:40

We took a trip to Paris to meet with the wonderful Agathe Singer and discuss all things gouache, juggling childcare and tiny lifts.By Handsome Frank

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10 - David Sparshott 56:51

2+ y ago56:51

56:51

We headed to rural Norfolk to speak to David Sparshott, an illustrator who creates all of his work using pencils. David lives off-grid and we were chased by his geese during a tour of his home.By Handsome Frank

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09 - Michelle Thompson 58:22

2+ y ago58:22

58:22

We headed to the Essex countryside to meet up with collage expert Michelle Thompson to find out about what she'd been working on and why she chose illustration as a career.By Handsome Frank

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08 - Tobias Hall 1:07:20

3y ago1:07:20

1:07:20

We had a lovely chat with typographer and illustrator Tobias Hall. He treated us to pizza and we got to stroke his giant cat.By Handsome Frank

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07 - Paul Thurlby 52:18

3y ago52:18

52:18

We headed to glorious Brighton to chat to the lovely Paul Thurlby.

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06 - Emily Robertson 56:18

3y ago56:18

56:18

With the sun shining we met up with Emily Robertson for a good chat, a giggle and some custard tarts.By Handsome Frank

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Cleo Farman 30:36

3+ y ago30:36

30:36

Cleo Farman had thirteen successful years as one of Manchester’s most well-known bar owners, with Odd, Oddest, Odder and the Blue Pig and was once Richard Branson’s PA! Creating her own rum Brand, Diablesse, she aims to champion a more female-inclusive approach to the spirit. She’s brutally honest about the challenges she faced in the process and d…

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Edwin Booth and Helen Nugent 34:05

4y ago34:05

34:05

Edwin Booth is the 5th generation of the Booths family to run the medium-sized supermarket group - currently CEO and Chairman. With 28 stores around the North of England, Booths is often said to be the “Waitrose of the North”. Originally a wine buyer, Edwin shares his passion for wine and food and talks about his pride for how the stores have adapt…

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Bonnie Yeung and Garry Lui 27:51

4y ago27:51

27:51

Bonny Yeung is the third generation of the Yang Sing family – an iconic Manchester restaurant serving people for over 40 years. She is the Marketing Director and has completely re-vamped the restaurant wine list to include great wines to match with the competing flavours of their fabulous Cantonese food. During the lockdown period, they continue to…

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05 - Sebastian Curi 1:04:20

4+ y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

It's lockdown right now so we jumped on a Zoom call with LA based illustrator Sebastian Curi to talk about how he made it into the industry and how he's coping in these bizarre times.By Handsome Frank

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04 - Tom Haugomat & Bruno Mangyoku 56:20

4+ y ago56:20

56:20

We sat down and chatted to illustrators Tom Haugomat and Bruno Mangyoku who share a top-floor studio in Paris, accessible only by the worlds smallest lift.By Handsome Frank

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03 - Sarah Maycock 47:35

4+ y ago47:35

47:35

Sarah Maycock took the train up from Hastings to come have a chat with us about her career to date as an illustrator and painter.By Handsome Frank

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02 - Matt Saunders 48:59

4+ y ago48:59

48:59

This week we speak to Matt Saunders, illustration supremo and all round nice guy.By Handsome Frank

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01 - Jean Jullien 44:52

4+ y ago44:52

44:52

We travelled to Paris and caught up with renowned illustrator and artist Jean Jullien who we've had the pleasure of working with for over eight years.By Handsome Frank

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Joe Fattorini and Amelia Singer 31:02

4+ y ago31:02

31:02

Amelia Singer is a broadcaster, presenter, wine journalist and wine judge and regularly joins Joe Fattorini to present on Channel 5’s The Wine Show. She is a valuable part of the People's Choice Wine Awards expert panel and hosts our awards ceremony alongside Kate Goodman. She aims to demystify the snobbery around wine and empower people when it co…

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Tony Husband and George Bergier 27:24

5y ago27:24

27:24

Tony Husband is a multi-award-winning cartoonist, most notably for Private Eye for almost 40 years. Recently he created and illustrated a book called ‘Take Care Son’ which documents his father’s dementia. He creates all the limited-edition images for each of the winners of the People’s Choice Wine Awards categories and loves wine, Manchester United…

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Tom Holt and Ilaria Passeri 33:02

5y ago33:02

33:02

Tom Holt is the founder of Shrewsbury-based Paso Primero, which makes great wines in Somontano in northern Spain. He tells Janet about his journey, from working at Tanners wine merchants in his hometown to following his dream and making his own wines in Spain. Tom explains the virtual winemaking process and why he decided on the 'old world' for his…