NATHAN VASS's guest appearances

NATHAN VASS

Bare Naked Bravery: Creative Courage for Entrepreneurs

Ross Files with Dave Ross

High Frequency

Mark Titus

Ian Cron

Jared Diamond

Jeff Goins

Andrew Yang

Ilhan Omar

John Ruhlin

Alex Berenson

Sean Carroll

Steve Hilton

Albert Flynn DeSilver

Emily Ann Peterson

Akshay Nanavati

Andrea Rodgers

Thomas Chatterton Williams

OwlTail

Nathan Vass is a bus operator at King County Metro in Seattle. For several years, Nathan has written about his interactions with riders on his route. His stories, compiled in a book called The Lines That Make Us, offer a compassionate glimpse into the lives of riders.Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, bus operators have encountered a new set of challenges. Many are working without adequate personal protective equipment, transporting passengers at significant risk to their own health. They have also struggled to get clear information on sick leave and the health of fellow transit workers. In this episode, we talk to Nathan about how he’s coping with these challenges, and about the steps that King County Metro has taken to address the concerns of bus operators.“I love driving the bus because it's an opportunity for me to offer help in a very elemental way. I'm providing this elemental need of transport. I feel like I'm offering something tactile that I can see the effect of. I'm taking somebody down the street and that's what they need.”Disclaimer: Political views raised by guests on the podcast do not reflect the views of TransitCenter.Sign our petition to demand that the White House supply better personal protective equipment for transit workers.To read Nathan’s blog, click here.Music: “Comma” - Blue Dot SessionsHosted and edited by Kapish SinglaProduced by TransitCenter

Nathan Vass is a bus operator at King County Metro in Seattle. For several years, Nathan has written about his interactions with riders on his route. His stories, compiled in a book called The Lines That Make Us, offer a compassionate glimpse into the lives of riders.Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, bus operators have encountered a new set of challenges. Many are working without adequate personal protective equipment, transporting passengers at significant risk to their own health. They have also struggled to get clear information on sick leave and the health of fellow transit workers. In this episode, we talk to Nathan about how he’s coping with these challenges, and about the steps that King County Metro has taken to address the concerns of bus operators.“I love driving the bus because it's an opportunity for me to offer help in a very elemental way. I'm providing this elemental need of transport. I feel like I'm offering something tactile that I can see the effect of. I'm taking somebody down the street and that's what they need.”Disclaimer: Political views raised by guests on the podcast do not reflect the views of TransitCenter.<a href="https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/we-demand-personal-protective-equipment-for-transit-workers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign our petition</a> to demand that the White House supply better personal protective equipment for transit workers.To read Nathan’s blog, click <a href="http://www.nathanvass.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Music: “Comma” - Blue Dot SessionsHosted and edited by Kapish SinglaProduced by TransitCenter

Ep 6: Nathan Vass -  Operating a Bus During a Pandemic

Nathan Vass drives an overnight Metro bus route through Seattle's downtown core. He's also a filmmaker, an artist, and now, an author. On his well-known blog, Nathan tells stories about the people he encounters along his route, and that blog is now a book, called "The Lines That Make Us." Nathan joins Dave Ross in the studio to tell us some of those stories, and explain why he's stuck around on one of the least popular routes as long as he has.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Vass drives an overnight Metro bus route through Seattle's downtown core. He's also a filmmaker, an artist, and now, an author. On his well-known blog, Nathan tells stories about the people he encounters along his route, and that blog is now a book, called "<a href="http://www.nathanvass.com/book.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lines That Make Us.</a>" Nathan joins Dave Ross in the studio to tell us some of those stories, and explain why he's stuck around on one of the least popular routes as long as he has.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Nathan Vass, The Friendliest Bus Driver in Seattle

Nathan Vass is with us today! This guy is such a gem! He is a filmmaker, photographer, writer, and he's balances all that with his love for another profession: Public Transit. Nathan is a bus driver for the City of Seattle! I say this later on in our conversation with him, but the fact that this episode exists is a perfect example of what Resonant Bravery (aka second-hand bravery) can do. Because Nathan came to us by way of a listener of the show, Kristi, who is a member of the storytelling scene in Seattle. She saw what Nathan's been up to, recognized it as the kind of Bravery that we talk about here on the show, and she reached out to me! I knew that if Kristi thinks someone displays bravery in their life, then I had better listen up and lean in. You'll agree with her, like I do, especially after you listen to today's conversation. In the initial email she sent me, Kristi described Nathan by saying "He's a 30 year old metro bus driver (10 years in) who purposely takes the hardest route, and he also does story telling, photography, writing, and some film stuff on the side. I don't know him well personally, but he's always a bright light at the show and around town. He'll find something positive in anything, it seems, and is always ready with a hug and smile. I'll send a clip but he's even more delightful and funny in person." I have put those clips of storytelling moments and links to Nathan's blog with a collection of stories about his bus-driving and art adventures in the show notes. You'll definitely want to check all of those out. Today, Nathan and I talk about the crazy stories and intimate exchanges that happen between participants in public transit. We chat about what it's like to have a day job or side hustle that has seemingly nothing to do with your "real" hustle. We also talk about the small tiny changes that serve as the invitation for bravery in a given moment. We talk about comfort zones and how to put yourself out there as an artist. Please join me in welcoming the beloved Nathan Vass. Brave Take-Aways Your Brave Take-Away from today's show is to do something quick and harmless that's a little outside of the norm. Not necessarily out of your comfort zone, just out of the normal pattern that you go about life in... This could be texting someone with your other thumb, holding your keys in the other hand, turning the lights off on the bus, or wearing a different color sock on your left and right foot. Something small. I think you'll find that even those micro acts of change might inspire other things to happen too. We'd love to hear all about your favorite parts of today's Bare Naked Bravery. No seriously, Nathan, Kristi, and I and the rest of the Bare Naked Bravery listeners are waiting for you to join us in the Bare naked Bravery facebook group! You can also find Nathan Vass and myself on facebook, twitter, instagram, and more. Go ahead and tag us so we can cheer you on and see what you're up to. Plus all those links to the stories and clips of Nathan's work is waiting for your curious eyes and ears in the show notes for today's episode. Go to barenakedbravery.com Keep in Touch with Nathan Vass www.nathanvass.comhttp://twitter.com/NathanEVass https://www.facebook.com/nathan.vass.3 Keep in Touch with Emily Ann Peterson http://emilyannpeterson.comhttp://instagram.com/emilyannpete http://facebook.com/emilyannpeterson http://twitter.com/emilyapeterson Credits If you're diggin' the music in today's episode, that's because it's brought to you by my friends at Music Box Licensing, a premier creative music agency dedicated to finding and crafting unique soundtracks. To find out more about all the artists, musicians, and other sponsors of the show, please visit barenakedbravery.com/sponsors 3 Ways You Can Support the Bravery!  Leave a review on iTunes  We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes.   Simply click here to get started &gt;&gt;&gt; http://bit.ly/bnbrr  Share this episode with a friend  If you have a friend who might really love/need to hear this episode, what are you waiting for?! Email, text, fb message, snail mail - all great options!  Become a Patron of Bare Naked Bravery  Every patron gets awesome goodies, super early advance links to Emily Ann's new songs &amp; releases, and so much more!  $1 Monthly$3 Monthly$5 Monthly$10 Monthly$15 Monthly$25 Monthly$100 Monthly I'm looking forward to being with you next week. We have some great things in store for you! Until then I have one message for you. It's this: Be yourself. Be vulnerable. Be brave. Because the world needs more of your Bare Naked Bravery.

Nathan Vass is with us today! This guy is such a gem! He is a filmmaker, photographer, writer, and he's balances all that with his love for another profession: Public Transit. Nathan is a bus driver for the City of Seattle! I say this later on in our conversation with him, but the fact that this episode exists is a perfect example of what Resonant Bravery (aka second-hand bravery) can do. Because Nathan came to us by way of a listener of the show, Kristi, who is a member of the storytelling scene in Seattle. She saw what Nathan's been up to, recognized it as the kind of Bravery that we talk about here on the show, and she reached out to me! I knew that if Kristi thinks someone displays bravery in their life, then I had better listen up and lean in. You'll agree with her, like I do, especially after you listen to today's conversation. In the initial email she sent me, Kristi described Nathan by saying "He's a 30 year old metro bus driver (10 years in) who purposely takes the hardest route, and he also does story telling, photography, writing, and some film stuff on the side. I don't know him well personally, but he's always a bright light at the show and around town. He'll find something positive in anything, it seems, and is always ready with a hug and smile. I'll send a clip but he's even more delightful and funny in person." I have put those clips of storytelling moments and links to Nathan's blog with a collection of stories about his bus-driving and art adventures in the show notes. You'll definitely want to check all of those out. Today, Nathan and I talk about the crazy stories and intimate exchanges that happen between participants in public transit. We chat about what it's like to have a day job or side hustle that has seemingly nothing to do with your "real" hustle. We also talk about the small tiny changes that serve as the invitation for bravery in a given moment. We talk about comfort zones and how to put yourself out there as an artist. Please join me in welcoming the beloved Nathan Vass. Brave Take-Aways Your Brave Take-Away from today's show is to do something quick and harmless that's a little outside of the norm. Not necessarily out of your comfort zone, just out of the normal pattern that you go about life in... This could be texting someone with your other thumb, holding your keys in the other hand, turning the lights off on the bus, or wearing a different color sock on your left and right foot. Something small. I think you'll find that even those micro acts of change might inspire other things to happen too. We'd love to hear all about your favorite parts of today's Bare Naked Bravery. No seriously, Nathan, Kristi, and I and the rest of the Bare Naked Bravery listeners are waiting for you to join us in the Bare naked Bravery facebook group! You can also find Nathan Vass and myself on facebook, twitter, instagram, and more. Go ahead and tag us so we can cheer you on and see what you're up to. Plus all those links to the stories and clips of Nathan's work is waiting for your curious eyes and ears in the show notes for today's episode. Go to <a href="http://barenakedbravery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">barenakedbravery.com</a> Keep in Touch with Nathan Vass <a href="http://www.nathanvass.comhttp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.nathanvass.comhttp</a>://<a href="http://twitter.com/NathanEVass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/NathanEVass</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nathan.vass.3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/nathan.vass.3</a> Keep in Touch with Emily Ann Peterson <a href="http://emilyannpeterson.comhttp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://emilyannpeterson.comhttp</a>://<a href="http://instagram.com/emilyannpete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/emilyannpete</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/emilyannpeterson" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/emilyannpeterson</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/emilyapeterson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/emilyapeterson</a> Credits If you're diggin' the music in today's episode, that's because it's brought to you by my friends at Music Box Licensing, a premier creative music agency dedicated to finding and crafting unique soundtracks. To find out more about all the artists, musicians, and other sponsors of the show, please visit <a href="http://barenakedbravery.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">barenakedbravery.com/sponsors</a> 3 Ways You Can Support the Bravery! Leave a review on iTunes We would LOVE it if you’d leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes.   Simply click here to get started &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="http://bit.ly/bnbrr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/bnbrr</a> Share this episode with a friend If you have a friend who might really love/need to hear this episode, what are you waiting for?! Email, text, fb message, snail mail - all great options! Become a Patron of Bare Naked Bravery Every patron gets awesome goodies, super early advance links to Emily Ann's new songs &amp; releases, and so much more! $1 Monthly$3 Monthly$5 Monthly$10 Monthly$15 Monthly$25 Monthly$100 Monthly I'm looking forward to being with you next week. We have some great things in store for you! Until then I have one message for you. It's this: Be yourself. Be vulnerable. Be brave. Because the world needs more of your Bare Naked Bravery.

042: Empowering Others: Public Transit, Storytelling, Driving a Bus & Making Art with NATHAN VASS