Best Otr W Podcasts (2024)

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Bicycling with Butterflies w/ Sara Dykman 42:00

41m ago42:00

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In this episode, I connect with Sara Dykman, author of the book Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201 Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration, for a conversation about her work studying endangered species for the forest service in California, her epic cycling with butterflies journey, and what we all can do help Monarchs survive and thrive, in…

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The_Old_Shoe_Clue 26:36

5h ago26:36

26:36

The_Old_Shoe_Clue

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Cascade Bicycle Club w/ Tina Castillo & Paul Tolme 48:09

3h ago48:09

48:09

In this week's Podcast Episode, I connect with Tina Castillo and Paul Tolmé for a wide-ranging discussion about the Cascade Bicycle Club in the State of Washington and their advocacy and educational efforts to get more people riding more often throughout the state. Note that this was another episode prompted by a viewer's suggestion. Thank you so m…

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Framed_By_A_Film 26:13

8d ago26:13

26:13

Framed_By_A_Film

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Live Near Friends w/ Phil Levin 49:50

14d ago49:50

49:50

In this episode, I connect with Phil Levin, founder of the Live Near Friends organization and movement to talk about the benefits and logistics of finding creative ways to live closer to our beloved friends and family members. We naturally end up talking about innovative strategies to enhance happiness and social cohesion while also increasing miss…

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Joe_Crain_Hired_Killer 26:18

10d ago26:18

26:18

Joe_Crain_Hired_Killer

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OTRS 148 R. CRUMB’S RECORD ROOM part 64 “Music from Around the World” 1:08:37

12d ago1:08:37

1:08:37

John’s Old Time Radio Show R. CRUMB’S RECORD ROOM PT. 64 “Music from Around the World”. John Heneghan, Eden Brower & Robert Crumb, who plays fabulous 78 rpm records from all over the planet Earth, from Crumb’s record room in France. The Tempest Is Raging – Gospel Echo Chorus accomp Mary Peters (USA) illegible (Bulgaria) Boni Okomiko Boya Ngai – Kod…

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All Bodies on Bikes w/ Marley Blonsky 43:05

14d ago43:05

43:05

In this episode, I connect with Marley Blonsky, Founder of All Bodies On Bikes, for a discussion about her personal journey, the joy of riding bikes, and the movement to encourage everyone, "all ages & abilities," and body types to ride more frequently and for a variety of purposes. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, plea…

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Mid-Air_Diamond_Theft 25:41

20d ago25:41

25:41

Mid-Air_Diamond_Theft

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Protect Our Winters w/ Graham Zimmerman 52:03

28d ago52:03

52:03

In this episode, I connect with Graham Zimmerman, an elite-level alpinist, author, and the Director of Athlete Alliances for Protect Our Winters (POW), for an in-depth discussion about the organization and its campaigns to influence systemic policy changes and engage the community. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, pleas…

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Dead_Aunt_Sarah 24:12

28d ago24:12

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Dead_Aunt_Sarah

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Let Grow ~ Free-Range Kids w/ Lenore Skenazy (Season Eight Premiere) 57:25

1M ago57:25

57:25

In this episode, the first of Season Eight, I connect with the "Worst Mother in America," Lenore Skenazy, author of the book Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow and the co-founder of the Let Grow organization and movement for childhood independence. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please s…

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Death_Wish 26:34

1M ago26:34

26:34

Death_Wish

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Old_Eighty-Six_Is_Missing 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

Old_Eighty-Six_Is_Missing

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OTRS 147 “A GUY’S ENTITLED TO A HOBBY” Just four guys hanging out listening to old 78 rpm records. Featuring Marcelo Yáñez, Will Stana & Jerron Paxton. 1:14:01

2M ago1:14:01

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John’s Old Time Radio Show A GUY’S ENTITLED TO A HOBBY. John Heneghan, Marcelo Yáñez, William Anthony Stana & Jerron Paxton hang out and try to impress each other playing fabulous 78 rpm records from their various record collections. Ven A Verme Soledad – Sexteto “Occidente” Blue Goose Blues – Jesse “Babyface” Thomas Goin’ On To Heaven In The Sanct…

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Case_of_the_Exploding_Car 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

Case_of_the_Exploding_Car

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Fifty_Dollar_Shoeshine 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

Fifty_Dollar_Shoeshine

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OTRS 146 THE INFLUENCE OF BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON “Exploring the Texas guitar legend and hearing some rare 78 rpm records recorded by some of those that were influenced by his music”. 1:08:07

3M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

John’s Old Time Radio Show THE INFLUENCE OF BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON. John Heneghan plays fabulous 78 rpm records from his record collection of various guitarists from the 1920’s & 30’s who were listening to the Texas Blues master. Match Box Blues – Blind Lemon Jefferson (from Okeh) Match Box Blues – Larry Hensley Johnson City Blues – Clarence Greene …

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Streets For All w/ Michael Schneider (Season Finale) 1:03:12

4M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

In this episode, I connect with the founder of Streets For All, Michael Schneider. We discuss the recent huge win, Measure HLA, in the March 2024 Los Angeles elections and how other cities learn from the Streets For All experience and start getting major political wins in their communities, whether large or small. Thank you so much for tuning in! I…

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Escaping the Housing Trap w/ Chuck Marohn (A walk 'n talk on the OTR streets of Cincinnati) 1:17:45

4M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

In this episode, Chuck Marohn, founder of Strong Towns, and I discuss the new book he co-wrote with Daniel Herriges, Escaping the Housing Trap: A Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis, as we walk around in and reflect upon what we see in the Over The Rhine District in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this epis…

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OTRS 145 R. CRUMB’S RECORD ROOM part 63 “8 Inches of R. Crumb’s Records”

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John’s Old Time Radio Show R. CRUMB’S RECORD ROOM PT. 63 “8 Inches of R. Crumb’s Records”. John Heneghan, Robert Crumb & Eden Brower play fabulous 78 rpm records from Crumb’s record collection in France. The Promise True And Grand – Bukka Washington White Married Woman Blues – George Torey Skinner – Winston Holmes & Charlie Turner Kansas City Dog W…

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Killed By A Traffic Engineer w/ Wes Marshall 1:02:33

4M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

In this episode, I reconnect with Professor Wes Marshall for a discussion about his new book Killed By A Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies Our Transportation System. Note that this episode was recorded as a Livestreaming event on YouTube so we do frequently take questions from the audience via the chat window. Thank y…

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NYC's Cargo Bike Momma w/ Maddy Novich 49:33

4M ago49:33

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In this episode, I connect with Maddy Novich, NYC-based mother of three, professor of criminology, and an accidental cargo bike influencer on Instagram, for a discussion about her fascinating journey to becoming passionate about the empowering nature of cargo bikes in general and e-assist cargo bikes in particular. Thank you so much for tuning in! …

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How to Throw Car Culture Under the Bus w/Dan Hendry 44:51

4M ago44:51

44:51

In this episode, I connect with Dan Hendry, the driving force behind Canada's youth transit revolution and the Get On The Bus campaign, for an in-depth conversation about the transformative impacts these efforts are having on the mobility freedom and sense of empowerment of the younger generations in their participating cities. Thank you so much fo…

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Bicycle City, A new book by Dan Piatkowski 1:10:05

4M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

In this episode, I reconnect with Dan Piatkowski, Associate Professor of Integrated Land-Use and Transportation Planning at OsloMet University, for a conversation about his brand-new book Bicycle City: Riding the Bike Boom to a Brighter Future, published by Island Press. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it …

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The Lone Ranger Tom Fuller s 22:31

4M ago22:31

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Oceano Bike Posse w/ Jim DeCecco 1:13:05

4M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

In this episode, I connect with Jim DeCecco, who has come out of retirement to help resurrect the Oceano, CA bike posse ice cream runs and restore the youth bike program mojo to their former glory days. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listenin…

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The Lone Ranger Good For Evil 22:32

4M ago22:32

22:32

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Stop Laughing Urbanism is Serious Stuff w/ Nate Hood 56:54

4M ago56:54

56:54

In this episode, I reconnect with my good friend, Nate Hood from Saint Paul, MN, to discuss his hilarious suburban engagement photos, his stand-up comedy routine, and some very encouraging updates from Minnesota on land use and parking policy reform. Naturally, we sneak in some cycle network discussions, and Jason Slaughter with the Not Just Bikes …

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Amtrak: Updates & Tips for Touring the USA w/ Mike Christensen 47:29

5M ago47:29

47:29

In this episode, I reconnect with Mike Christensen, train travel expert and the Executive Director of the Utah Rail Passengers Association, for a discussion about recent exciting rail network expansion opportunities and what I would need to do to successfully take the Active Towns Tour to the rails here in the United States. Background: I routinely…

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Happily Car-Free in Detroit w/ Kristin Fehrman 47:08

5M ago47:08

47:08

In this episode, I connect with Kristin Fehrman of Walking Detroit for a conversation about how she profiles the beauty and simple pleasures of car-free living in Motor City. During our chat, we trace her journey from Traverse City, MI to a handful of big cities across North America, including San Francisco, Charlotte, Boston, and NYC, only to find…

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The Lone Ranger 3 The Thunder R 22:24

5M ago22:24

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OTRS 144 R. CRUMB’S RECORD ROOM part 62 “Not So Nice Party Records” 1:01:53

5M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

John’s Old Time Radio Show R. CRUMB’S RECORD ROOM PT. 62 “Not So Nice Party Records”. John Heneghan, Robert Crumb & Eden Brower play fabulous 78 rpm records from Crumb’s record collection in France. Rangdangdoo – (likely) McFarlane & Gardner Tillie The Tooter – Unknown female singer w/ guitar & piano Her Man Of War – Unkown Singer w/ Piano Hot Nuts…

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Driving Not An Option w/ Anna Zivarts 54:02

5M ago54:02

54:02

In this episode, I connect with Anna Zivarts, author of When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency, a new book by Island Press, available on May 9, 2024. We discuss her journey as a visually impaired person unable to drive to her role as an advocate for other non-drivers and for safer, more inviting environments for all ages a…

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A Freeway Fighting ER Nurse Running for Texas Senate w/ Molly Cook 33:45

5M ago33:45

33:45

In this special election bonus episode, I connect with a dedicated Houston-based freeway fighter and ER Nurse, Molly Cook, who is running to fill the recently vacated Texas State Senate District 15 position. We talk about what inspired her to get involved at the community level and ultimately run for state office. Thank you so much for tuning in! I…

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Bikeway Builder Running for City Council w/ Timur Ender 1:08:21

5M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

In this episode, I reconnect with Timur Ender, who is running for city council in Portland, Oregon's newly created East Portland District. Timur has a long history of public service and was instrumental in launching the buildout of the high-comfort cycle network on the eastside, in addition to countless other infrastructure projects, including side…

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Live to Ride w/ Peter Flax (New Book Profile) 56:02

5M ago56:02

56:02

In this episode, I connect with Peter Flax, author of the fabulous new book Live To Ride: Finding Joy and Meaning on a Bicycle. We discuss the fact that if you're riding a bike, you're doing it right and what can be done to get more people riding more often. Along the way, we channel the Dutch and Danish experiences and successes in making riding a…

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Boston Blackie - Blackie_and_Mary_Go_to_Canyon_Dude_Ranch 29:52

5M ago29:52

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