Seattle
by Jonathan Sposato
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About this podcast
Start here. Go everywhere. The Seattle podcast that showcases why Seattle is a world class city in the center of ideas and innovation that impact the entire world. This is a city that punches above it's weight and is a world class city even if others don't know it yet. We let you in on the city's great stories, diving deep into the city's most exciting and interesting issues via guests from the world of politics, TV, science, sports, music, and culture for often deeply insightful conversations. You will leave inspired.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 26 episodes
- Mónica Guzmán: Curiosity’s Great Connector · 1 h 6 min · Episode 25What happens when we get curious about people we disagree with? Journalist, author, and podcast host Mónica Guzmán has made that question central to her work, drawing on her own…
- Lucien Postlewaite: Lessons from a Lifetime of Dance · 46 min · Episode 24After nearly two decades at Pacific Northwest Ballet—where he was one of the company’s longest-running principal dancers and an audience favorite—Lucien Postlewaite is stepping…
- Andrew Yang: The AI Plot Twist, Politics, & What’s Next · 53 min · Episode 23Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang joins Seattle magazine publisher Jonathan Sposato to talk about AI and the economic shifts it’s driving. Yang reflects…
- Bruce Harrell: The Man Behind The Mayor · 42 min · Episode 22In this special episode, we sit down with Bruce Harrell, the 57th and current Mayor of Seattle. Beyond the office, who is the man leading our city? Join us as we pull back the…
- Javier Saade: Serial Investor Betting on Seattle · 42 min · Episode 21In this episode Jonathan Sposato sits down with Javier Saade; Saade is a recent Seattle transplant and a seasoned leader committed to making a meaningful impact on the city’s…
- The Truth About College Admissions With Adam Miller · 1 h 0 min · Episode 20Adam Miller, vice president for admissions and financial aid at Whitman College, is pulling back the curtain to give us an exclusive look at how college admissions really work…
- Scott Stulen: Leading Seattle Art Museum into the Future · 33 min · Episode 19Scott Stulen is bringing fresh energy to the Seattle Art Museum. In this episode, he shares his vision for making SAM more accessible and community-focused, his journey to the…
- Alejandro Grajal: Woodland Park Zoo Saves Wildlife · 51 min · Episode 18Woodland Park Zoo CEO Alejandro Grajal wants you to think differently about zoos. In this episode, he talks about conservation, climate action, and how zoos can serve as civic…
- Laura Hoffman: AI for Good · 43 min · Episode 17Want to understand AI? When we think about the future of technology, it’s easy to picture flashy gadgets or complex code. But today’s guest reminds us that behind every…
- Spencer Frazer: Second Act Artist Changing the World · 54 min · Episode 16Spencer Frazer is exemplary of multiple talents and multiple acts. Hear his journey of working on top secret government projects, to being a maker of combat knives, to finally…
- Peter Tomozawa: World Cup Baller Elevates Seattle, ep. 2 · 38 min · Episode 15Peter Tomozawa, CEO of the Seattle World Cup organizing committee, chats about how Seattle snagged the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He discusses the hustle of local leaders, the…
- Peter Tomozawa: World Cup Baller Elevates Seattle, ep. 1 · 37 min · Episode 14Peter Tomozawa is the CEO of the Seattle World Cup Organizing Committee, responsible for readying our city for the biggest show in the world. He was also the prior president of…
- Ana Mari Cauce: Leader of Learning · 47 min · Episode 13University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce discusses the end of the encampment, why college is more affordable than it seems, and the enormous economic impact of…
- Rebecca Lovell: Civic Thought Leader Builds Bridges · 44 min · Episode 12There are few people in the Pacific Northwest who have successfully navigated tech, economic development, venture capital, and nonprofits. Our esteemed guest, Rebecca Lovell, is…
- Tom Mara and Beth Barrett: SIFF’s Dynamic Duo · 48 min · Episode 11Tom Mara planned to retire when he left Seattle nonprofit radio station KEXP after two stints totaling 34 years. That didn’t last long. In August 2022, Mara accepted the CEO job…
- Anne Bremner: Life Inside The Law · 41 min · Episode 10Attorney Anne Bremner has been involved in several high-profile cases, including those involving Mary Kay LeTourneau, Ann Rule, and Amanda Knox. She is also an author and media…
- Catching Up With Michelle Li · 38 min · Episode 9Michelle Li famously created the Very Asian Foundation after a viewer in St. Louis sent her a racist email telling her to “keep her Korean to herself” and of being “very Asian”…
- Bernie Griffin: Still in the Spotlight · 36 min · Episode 8Longtime 5th Avenue Theatre Managing Director Bernie Griffin just retired, but she remains a staunch advocate for an arts community she helped create. In the latest episode of…
- Donald Watts: A Son’s Passion · 42 min · Episode 7Growing up with an NBA star taught Donald Watts untold lessons. Donald is now a full-time caretaker for his father, Sonics legend Slick Watts, who suffered a devastating stroke…
- Daniel James Brown, Ep 2 · 25 min · Episode 5The Boys in The Boat author Daniel James Brown discusses how he first learned of the triumph of the University of Washington's crew team in the 1936 Olympics and how he connected…
