Best Rhode Island Avenue Podcasts (2024)

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31 | No More Noise Toronto! (with Ingrid Buday) 43:05

3M ago43:05

43:05

Ingrid Buday founded "No More Noise Toronto!" after enduring a consistent and measurable increase in noise since 2019. She collects data by using noise meters and mapping the results from a public survey she calls "Not 311," where anyone can submit noise and location data. In this episode of Soundproofist, she describes some of the community organi…

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30 | Washington Heights & noise - with Lucina Chavez-Rosique 43:04

6M ago43:04

43:04

Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan has a long and diverse history. It could be described as an "East Side - West Side" story, because the neighborhood -- divided by Broadway -- is starkly different on each side. Lucina Chavez-Rosique began measuring and documenting the decibel levels across the neighborhood. She's collecting noise data and resid…

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29 | Combining AI and bioacoustics, with Topher White of Rainforest Connection 47:46

1y ago47:46

47:46

Topher White uses technology to detect illegal logging in rainforests. You might have seen stories about how he repurposed old cellphones and powered them with solar panels to listen remotely in the forests. While collecting this audio data, he uses AI tools to identify the specific sounds of chainsaws and trucks to send alerts to local officials. …

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28 | Gunfire noise - with citizens from Cranston, Rhode Island 50:14

1y ago50:14

50:14

Imagine hearing loud gunfire in your home or school all day long. A community in Cranston, Rhode Island has struggled with this issue for the past few years, and they're protesting against it. Their local police department practices at an outdoor shooting range across the street from a residential neighborhood and a high school. The target practice…

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27 | Right Avenues noise-reporting app - with Jimin Park 22:53

1+ y ago22:53

22:53

When New York City resident and urban planner Jimin Park found herself surrounded by urban noise, she decided to do something constructive about it. She created an app called "Right Avenues," which residents can use to file noise complaints to 311 and identify the type of noise and the location so that it can be tracked on a map and viewed by the p…

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Ask Arline: Episode 2 - Community noise 19:54

1+ y ago19:54

19:54

In this second episode of the "Ask Arline" series, New York City psychologist and noise expert Dr. Arline Bronzaft answers some questions about urban environmental noise. We cover cars with exceptionally loud engines to people blasting loudspeakers late at night, and bars and clubs with outdoor noise that keeps people awake. Dr. Bronzaft shares som…

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Ask Arline: Episode 1 - Neighbor noise 24:46

2y ago24:46

24:46

New York City psychologist and noise expert Dr. Arline Bronzaft answers some questions about neighbor noise. In the first episode of this mini-series from Soundproofist, Dr. Bronzaft answers common concerns about how to deal with neighbors who stomp their feet overhead, noise from romping children while you're trying to work from home, how to delic…

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26 | Ocean noise in the pandemic - with Artash Nath, student researcher 29:07

2y ago29:07

29:07

During the height of the COVID pandemic, human-generated ocean noise from freight shipping and recreational boating nearly stopped. Because some locales measure oceanic noise with hydrophones, open-source data offered lots of useful raw data. Artash Nath, a student researcher, analyzed some of this data to demonstrate how ocean noise impacts marine…

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25 | Noise in India - with Sumaira Abdulali 50:31

2+ y ago50:31

50:31

Residents of India's vibrant and populous cities experience loud noise that can damage their health. We spoke with Sumaira Abdulali, a leader in environmental and noise issues in the state of Maharashtra. For over 20 years, she's advocated for residents of Mumbai and other cities and helped to implement policy change. As a result, her work has impr…

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159 - DC Brau 46:59

2+ y ago46:59

46:59

When DC Brau opened its doors in 2009, it became the first brewery to operate in DC since 1956. Owners Brandon Skall, Jeff Hancock, and Mari Rodela join us to talk about the growth of DC Brau, the challenges they faced during the pandemic, and the next steps they are looking at with their bond offering through The SMBX. Listen now to hear their ent…

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158 - The SMBX: Rebuild Bond Program 37:29

2+ y ago37:29

37:29

We've chatted with folks from The SMBX before, so by now you know about about investing in your local businesses via bonds. Today, Annie Eser of The SMBX joins us to talk about the partnership between the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and The SMBX to broaden the scope of the bond program. Bottom line: small business owners inte…

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24 | Helicopter noise over New York - with Stop the Chop NY/NJ 58:45

2+ y ago58:45

58:45

Imagine if 160 helicopters flew over your home every day. That's what many residents of New York City experience. And the noise is disrupting their sleep, parks and recreation, and even pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Soundproofist talked with representatives from Stop the Chop NY/NJ -- an organization that's working to legislate guidelines to man…

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23 | Noise mediation - with Roísín O'Shea and Shane Dempsey 49:39

3y ago49:39

49:39

Noise disputes often get resolved successfully through the services of a professional noise mediator. But most people don't know what mediators do, nor how to find one. In episode 23 of Soundproofist, we talk with two engaging and dynamic mediators from Arc Mediation in Waterford, Ireland: Roisin O'Shea and Shane Dempsey. They share tips on how the…

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22 | Planning urban soundscapes - with Dr. Kenya Williams 57:32

3y ago57:32

57:32

Cities and communities have their own sound markers, as Dr. Kenya Williams points out. Dr. Williams is an urban planner, an acoustic ecologist, and an advisor to Quiet Parks International. He founded his company, "Hush Soundscape Planning & Design," in 2012. In episode 22 of Soundproofist, Dr. Williams shares his journey from making mixtapes and pr…

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21 | Citizen science - with Jessie Oliver, tech design researcher 50:16

3y ago50:16

50:16

Jessie Oliver designs citizen science research projects so that participants feel engaged, make meaningful contributions, and have fun. In this interview, she describes some of the considerations for a citizen science project, and about a challenge she's working on in Australia: to collect data on the endangered Eastern bristlebird. If you're curio…

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157 - Bandura Design 28:30

3y ago28:30

28:30

One of the newest businesses on the RIA Main Street corridor is Bandura Design. This all-woman design firm, founded by Jennifer Farris, opened in July of 2020. They specialize in commercial design for hotels, apartments, and other hospitality venues. Listen now to hear how this fantastic firm is already making an impact by helping their business ne…

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156 - DC Bar Pro Bono Center - Darryl Maxwell 40:45

3y ago40:45

40:45

Our good friend, Darryl Maxwell of the DC Bar Pro Bono Center joins us once again to talk all things related to small business legal guidance. As restrictions are lifted post-pandemic, many of the challenges that small businesses have faced, as well as many of the opportunities for assistance (PPP loans, eviction moratoriums) are coming to an end. …

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154 - @eat_dc 40:55

3y ago40:55

40:55

Some of the best advocates for small businesses are the micro bloggers of social media. Their news and reviews reach audiences in a way that even the best advertising strategies can miss. And many times, the authors behind the handles have the opportunity for invaluable insights into the trends and news about DC-area dining, and our guest, @eat_dc,…

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153 - Metrobar 16:45

3y ago16:45

16:45

As DC reopens for business, we are not only welcoming the businesses that we have known and loved, but also new businesses that have been busily working to join the ever-growing list of great hangouts in neighborhoods all across the District. Today we're visiting with one of the newest on the block: Jesse Rauch from metrobar, located in the new Bry…

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152 - Wellfound Foods 24:50

3y ago24:50

24:50

The pandemic has shaken up so many small business sectors, and the food service industry has definitely taken a big hit. In a year of so many restaurants closing, we're excited to talk with Sarah Frimpong of Wellfound Foods. Frim and her team are bringing "Smart Fridges" full of healthy fresh foods to campuses, airports, hospitals, and more. How do…

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151 - DC Procurement and Technical Assistance Center 42:14

3y ago42:14

42:14

economic effects of the pandemic, there are some additional options for sales that they may not be aware of! Both the local DC government and the Federal government regularly hire small businesses as contractors, and in far more business categories than you might imagine. Sheila Edmondson from the DC Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (PTA…

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150 - Bryant Street Development 32:00

3y ago32:00

32:00

For the last few years, we've been eagerly watching the construction going on at the new Bryant Street Development. We're excited to welcome Matt Bailey of MRP Realty to talk about the progress of the project, as well as some of the exciting new businesses and amenities they are bringing to the area. Listen now!…

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149 - The SMBX 39:17

3+ y ago39:17

39:17

Small businesses seem to always face challenges with cash flow, and this past year has seen entrepreneurs constantly searching for ways to keep their businesses afloat. At the same time, community members have been searching for ways to support their favorite locally-owned small business. Enter The SMBX! Now small businesses can apply to release SE…

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148 - DC LEAF Funds 44:37

3+ y ago44:37

44:37

Once again, District leadership is stepping up to help strengthen the DC economy during this pandemic year. The DC Local Equity, Access, and Preservation Fund (DC LEAF) is open now, with $3.185 Million in funds available across 3 different programs. Stephanie Thomas, Director of Great Streets and Retail at the office of the Deputy Mayor for Plannin…

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147 - DC To-GoGo 30:15

3+ y ago30:15

30:15

When Covid-19 led to the shut down of businesses around the world, one of the most severely impacted industries was restaurants. Food delivery quickly became the norm here in DC, but just as quickly, we realized that the traditional food delivery service via a 3rd party app, such as Uber Eats or GrubHub, was no the only game in town to access food …

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146 - Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce 42:59

3+ y ago42:59

42:59

In honor of Black History Month, we are excited to visit with Corey Griffin, President and CEO of Global Government and Industry Partners, LLC, and the Board Chair of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has a mission to "...promote black business growth in the District of Columbia through the facilitation of business oppor…

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20 | Historical noise activism - with Walter Alfredo Montano 39:13

3+ y ago39:13

39:13

Everything old is new again -- and that includes noise issues and activism. From the ancient Romans through the industrial revolution, people have tried to solve the issues of urban and workplace noise. In this episode, we talk with Peruvian-based researcher Walter Alfredo Montano about some of the interesting historical artifacts and anecdotes he'…

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19 | Soundscape artists and their work 42:27

3+ y ago42:27

42:27

How do professional soundscape artists capture their high-resolution field recordings? In this episode, Soundproofist talks with two audio professionals: Charles Previtire and Mélia Roger. We talk about their preferred microphones and recording gear and some memorable mistakes they've learned from along the way. Finally, we talk about how they shar…

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145 - DC Robust Retail Grant & Bridge Fund Grants 54:05

3+ y ago54:05

54:05

As the COVID 19 pandemic continues to impact the economy, small businesses are among the hardest hit. The District of Columbia has implemented many programs to assist small businesses in DC, and the latest rounds of grants to help keep them afloat are out now. We're joined by Department of Small and Local Business Development Director Kristi Whitfi…

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18 | Leafblower noise - with Jamie Banks and David Sykes 49:18

3+ y ago49:18

49:18

Tortured by leafblower noise? What can you do about it? Jamie Banks and David Sykes of Quiet Communities join us in this episode to describe how they help cities switch to quieter and cleaner lawn-maintenance equipment. They've been successful in creating training programs, sharing data, and persuading local governments to administer positive chang…

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17 | The London Street Noises project 38:38

3+ y ago38:38

38:38

A team of audio specialists at Goldsmiths, University of London joined Soundproofist to discuss their fascinating soundscape project. After digitizing some historic 1928 recordings of London street noises, they return to the exact same sites to record the street sounds again. They've made these newer recordings on the same day in September and at t…

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16 | Acoustic cameras and noise (Seven Bel) 12:55

4y ago12:55

12:55

Soundproofist likes to learn about technologies and tools that help to resolve noise issues. In this episode, Thomas Rittenschober of Seven Bel describes their new acoustic camera for professional acoustic and engineering applications. This tool creates visual images of noise and identifies its sources. Seven Bel is based in Austria.…

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15 | Soundscapes and dementia (with Arezoo Talebzadeh) 40:56

4y ago40:56

40:56

People with cognitive issues also have special needs for their sonic environment. Arezoo Talebzadeh is an architect who designs soundscapes for people with dementia or autism. In this episode of Soundproofist, she describes how personalized soundscapes can improve their quality of life.By Soundproofist

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14 | DIY soundmaps - with Tae Hong Park 56:00

4y ago56:00

56:00

You don't need a large budget to measure and map sound. Dr. Tae Hong Park, a professor at NYU, founded the Citygram soundmap project and launched a new airplane-noise tracker project called "Get Noisy." In this interview, he shares details of how he built affordable microphones that can be attached to a window. They send data to your computer throu…

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13 | Building noise - with Nathan Sibon, acoustician 58:03

4y ago58:03

58:03

Do you live in a noisy building? Nathan Sibon is an acoustician who works on solving noise problems in wood-framed buildings. He defines some of those common problems and practical ways of coping with them.By Soundproofist

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12 | Sound design & soundscapes - with Dan Dugan 44:09

4y ago44:09

44:09

Dan Dugan is a sound designer and inventor of the automatic microphone mixer, a key component in professional audio tools. He also records soundscapes in natural environments through his work with the Nature Sounds Society. In this episode, Dan discusses how he got involved in theatrical sound and professional audio, and his more recent work doing …

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11 | Ocean noise - with Michael Stocker 40:42

4y ago40:42

40:42

How does human-generated noise impact the marine life in our oceans? We interview Michael Stocker, the founder and director of Ocean Conservation Research in California. He shares the history of his organization, how they measure ocean noise, how sea animals communicate, and how his organization works proactively to protect whales from needless tra…

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144 - Coronavirus Resiliency Planning for Businesses 36:01

4+ y ago36:01

36:01

Coronavirus, or COVID 19, is here and already creating economic challenges. We're facing some uncharted territory in the small business world, but some strategic planning and some "outside the box" thinking may make all the difference for your business. Kyle visits with Sara Gibson of 20 Degrees about how to create some basic resiliency for your cu…

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143 - Olde City Garden & MidCity Development 30:13

4+ y ago30:13

30:13

Spring is just around the corner, and it couldn't be a better time to introduce one of the newest businesses on RIA Main Street! Olde City Garden is gearing up for their spring opening on Saturday, March 14th, at 9 a.m., and we visit with owner Pat Patterson, general manager Jeremy Gabriel, and business operations manager Tom Henry about their plan…

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142 - Supreme Core Cider 23:34

4+ y ago23:34

23:34

Sure, DC is full of beer breweries and distilleries, but we're also becoming known for cider! We visit with Will from Supreme Core Cider, and wow does it sound delicious. The cidery and tasting room is located just off Bladensburg Road on T St NE. Tune in now for details on their special recipes and more!…

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141 - National Main Streets - Urban Main Program 43:05

4+ y ago43:05

43:05

We're joined by Dionne Baux, Director of Urban Programs for the National Main Street program. Dionne talks about some of the challenges facing urban Main Street programs, from the unique challenges of doing business in a large city, to the ways our Main Street programs can help our businesses navigate a more complex regulatory environment while sti…

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140 - DC Census 202 27:01

4+ y ago27:01

27:01

The 2020 Census is just around the corner, and the DC Office of Planning has rolled out a robust program to help everyone prepare to participate in this federally required program. Many people have questions about the nature of the census, and there is a substantial amount of incorrect information floating around. To counter that misinformation, we…

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10 | Hospital noise - with Mai-Britt Beldam 45:42

4+ y ago45:42

45:42

Most people don't think about hospital noise until they become a patient in one. But jarring noises in medical facilities can disrupt sleep and impede recovery. Mai-Britt Beldam is a specialist in hospital acoustics for Ecophon in Sweden. In this episode, she discusses some common noise issues that impact patients and staff, suggestions for acousti…

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139 - Pathways to Housing DC 29:24

4+ y ago29:24

29:24

By RIA Radio

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138 - Wired Cycling 21:49

4+ y ago21:49

21:49

Leticia Long, MSA, the creator of the Wired Cycling™ and Senior Fitizens™ Programs has been a leader in the fitness industry for almost two decades. The approach she brings to her Wired Cycling studio provides the community with the latest technology in fitness, including spin, TRX, and yoga classes. Ready to burn off some holiday calories and keep…

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137 - Bluebird Sky Yoga 28:53

4+ y ago28:53

28:53

Jennie Lightfoot and Janet Walkoe, both of Bluebird Sky Yoga, stops by the studio to talk about some of the new programming available at their studio. As they embark on their 3rd year in the neighborhood, it is clear that Bluebird Sky Yoga is here to stay! Their class offerings as well as their special events and workshops have made their studio a …

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09 | Noise politics (with Dr. Arline Bronzaft) 44:53

4+ y ago44:53

44:53

Dr. Arline Bronzaft is a pioneering researcher, psychologist, noise activist, and consultant. Her tireless work since the 1970s changed noise policy in New York City and beyond. In this interview, we review her accomplishments and challenges during multiple administrations. Her grandson, Matt Santoro, joins in.…

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134 - The Inner Loop 21:19

4+ y ago21:19

21:19

The Inner Loop (www.theinnerlooplit.org) is a literary reading series and network for creative writers in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Founders Rachel Coonce and Courtney Saxton talk about their goal to create a space for both emerging and established writers to connect with their community, through events and workshops featuring readings from …

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Show #136 - BONUS EPISODE: Great Streets Grant Information 31:46

4+ y ago31:46

31:46

By RIA Radio

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135 - Latino Economic Development Corporation and DC Bar Pro Bono Program 37:55

4+ y ago37:55

37:55

There are so many fantastic economic development organizations in DC, and two of our favorites are the Latino Economic Development Corporation (www.ledcmetro.org), and the DC Bar Pro Bono (www.dcbar.org) program. We're joined in the studio by Marla Bilonick, Executive Director of LEDC, and Darryl Maxwell, of DC Bar Pro Bono for Nonprofit and Small …

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