Just in time for your summer road trip, we're talking about gas stations and their uncertain future as the world moves towards electric cars. Will they adapt to electrification or become relics operating on the fringes of society? And what will become of our beer caves? Imagine along with us!

Just in time for your summer road trip, we're talking about gas stations and their uncertain future as the world moves towards electric cars. Will they adapt to electrification or become relics operating on the fringes of society? And what will become of our beer caves? Imagine along with us!

The Future of Gas Stations

On this episode, we·re discussing the 85-acre, $90M+ planned urban development located at the edges of Atlanta known as Cop City. We talk about the significance of the land it is being planned on, how it upends some VERY RECENT urban plans sponsored by the City of Atlanta, and what broader political and geographic components are at work here that have made Cop City so infamous on a national scale.     View our Show Notes and additional episodes at IsntThatSpatial.net! 

On this episode, we·re discussing the 85-acre, $90M+ planned urban development located at the edges of Atlanta known as Cop City. We talk about the significance of the land it is being planned on, how it upends some VERY RECENT urban plans sponsored by the City of Atlanta, and what broader political and geographic components are at work here that have made Cop City so infamous on a national scale. View our <a href="http://isntthatspatial.net/episodes/2023/02/cop-city" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> and additional episodes at <a href="http://isntthatspatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

Cop City

Mmmmm. The geography just doesn't get much more casual than this, folks. This episode is all about the geography of breakfast. And I, for one, could go for an extra side of casual this week. Where did the concept of the American breakfast even come from? Geography is the answer! Dig in as we discuss the origin of breakfast favorites from eggs to bagels to that Instagram-famous breakfast dish. And we're so excited to feature music from ITS composer (Daniel Kirschenbaum) Danger Field's new album, "Intuition"- available on Bandcamp and streaming platforms the world over. (We're loving the triumphant tone the title track is giving at the conclusion of this episode!)

Mmmmm. The geography just doesn't get much more casual than this, folks. This episode is all about the geography of breakfast. And I, for one, could go for an extra side of casual this week. Where did the concept of the American breakfast even come from? Geography is the answer! Dig in as we discuss the origin of breakfast favorites from eggs to bagels to that Instagram-famous breakfast dish. And we're so excited to feature music from ITS composer (Daniel Kirschenbaum) <a href="https://dangerfield1.bandcamp.com/album/intuition" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Danger Field</a>'s new album, "Intuition"- available on Bandcamp and streaming platforms the world over. (We're loving the triumphant tone the title track is giving at the conclusion of this episode!)

Geography of Breakfast

On this episode, we dive into the pirates and the guerillas of radio and how they have used the spaces available to them - be it ships or public housing units - to find and create communities big and small around the radio dial.

Pirate Radio

The geography and politics of administering vaccine rollouts have always needed to be masterminded to be successful. With the current COVID-19 vaccine campaign underway, we discuss the geography of past and current inoculations efforts and what made them successful... or not.

The geography and politics of administering vaccine rollouts have always needed to be masterminded to be successful. With the current COVID-19 vaccine campaign underway, we discuss the geography of past and current inoculations efforts and what made them successful... or not.

ITS035: Geography of Vaccination

 Perhaps the biggest goal of urban planning and community development is creating a sense of place - a sense of belonging. But defining “belonging” can be tricky, and sometimes we’re better at defining what we avoid. On this episode, we discuss the subtle and not-so-subtle features in our environment that signal us to avoid. And then maybe we can start to get down to what makes us feel like we belong. Spoiler alert: What is a welcoming signal to one person can be a red flag to stay away to another. You can view the Show Notes + related content on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

Perhaps the biggest goal of urban planning and community development is creating a sense of place - a sense of belonging. But defining “belonging” can be tricky, and sometimes we’re better at defining what we avoid. On this episode, we discuss the subtle and not-so-subtle features in our environment that signal us to avoid. And then maybe we can start to get down to what makes us feel like we belong. Spoiler alert: What is a welcoming signal to one person can be a red flag to stay away to another. You can view the Show Notes + related content on our website at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS034: Geography of Belonging

Roger Cummings

Tactical Urbanism refers to projects done without permission from the local government or with any formal planning – it is DIY, low cost, and temporary. Tactical Urbanism is a tool anyone can use to get the public to pay attention to something the community needs, like more parks or bike lines, or even just to add some fun to the built environment. On this episode, we explore all kinds of Tactical Urbanism projects and find out who it’s for, its possibilities, and its limitations. Then, I interview Roger Cummings, co-founder of the Minneapolis-based nonprofit Juxtaposition Arts, on the organization’s early adoption of Tactical Urbanism and how they’ve used it to engage community members that might otherwise be left out of the urban planning process. It’s a big, fun episode! You can view the Show Notes + related content on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

Tactical Urbanism refers to projects done without permission from the local government or with any formal planning – it is DIY, low cost, and temporary. Tactical Urbanism is a tool anyone can use to get the public to pay attention to something the community needs, like more parks or bike lines, or even just to add some fun to the built environment. On this episode, we explore all kinds of Tactical Urbanism projects and find out who it’s for, its possibilities, and its limitations. Then, I interview Roger Cummings, co-founder of the Minneapolis-based nonprofit Juxtaposition Arts, on the organization’s early adoption of Tactical Urbanism and how they’ve used it to engage community members that might otherwise be left out of the urban planning process. It’s a big, fun episode! You can view the Show Notes + related content on our website at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

Tactical Urbanism, Interview with Roger Cummings

We often think of our cities and towns as their own entities in control of what they do, and for a good part history they have been. On this episode, we're going to look at how emerging tensions with states and the erosion of Local Control has been playing out in our communities and impacting spatial issues including the environment, economic development, and social issues. You can view the Show Notes of this episode and related content on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

We often think of our cities and towns as their own entities in control of what they do, and for a good part history they have been. On this episode, we're going to look at how emerging tensions with states and the erosion of Local Control has been playing out in our communities and impacting spatial issues including the environment, economic development, and social issues. You can view the Show Notes of this episode and related content on our website at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS032: Local Control

There are countless miles of hidden tunnels under our feet that we don't really think about. In this episode of Isn't That Spatial, we're going underground to discover the tunnels - from the little-known to the downright mysterious - in our cities and towns. Who knows what's hiding down there! You can view our Show Notes + related content on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

There are countless miles of hidden tunnels under our feet that we don't really think about. In this episode of Isn't That Spatial, we're going underground to discover the tunnels - from the little-known to the downright mysterious - in our cities and towns. Who knows what's hiding down there! You can view our Show Notes + related content on our website at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS031: Secret Tunnels

This episode is all about vacant lots - where did they come from and what are we doing with them? We'll explore uses of vacant lots from the perfectly pragmatic to the more... creative.   You can view the Show Notes and related content on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

This episode is all about vacant lots - where did they come from and what are we doing with them? We'll explore uses of vacant lots from the perfectly pragmatic to the more... creative. You can view the Show Notes and related content on our website at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

Vacant Lots

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. Topics cover urban planning, the geography of dive bars, urban oddities, and other good stuff.

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Isn't That Spatial

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. In this episode, we explore the geography of the coffee shop. You can view the Show Notes and related content at IsntThatSpatial.net

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. In this episode, we explore the geography of the coffee shop. You can view the Show Notes and related content at <a href="http://isntthatspatial.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>

ITS006: The Geography of Coffee Shops

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. This episode explores urban memory and the creative ways urbanists are preserving underappreciated elements of the built environment in our communities. You can view show notes and related content at IsntThatSpatial.net

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. This episode explores urban memory and the creative ways urbanists are preserving underappreciated elements of the built environment in our communities. You can view show notes and related content at <a href="http://isnthatspatial.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>

ITS008: Geography of Memory

In a follow up to ITS010 on popular music's odes to urban renewal, this episode covers what "urban renewal" actually was - and how it led to so much displacement and the destruction of so much good stuff in our cities. You can view our Show Notes on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

In a follow up to ITS010 on popular music's odes to urban renewal, this episode covers what "urban renewal" actually was - and how it led to so much displacement and the destruction of so much good stuff in our cities. You can view our Show Notes on our website at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS021: Urban Renewal's Rise + Fall

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. This explores the immigrant communities in urban areas, new and old. We are quite familiar with the historical immigrant communities of older American cities such as Little Italy, numerous Chinatowns, German Villages, etc. that have become urban landmarks. On this episode, we’ll look at how these older immigrant enclaves emerged and explore the newer trends in immigration in our cities, as well as the impact these demarcated communities have had then and now – aside from all the great food, of course. Show notes and links are available at IsntThatSpatial.net.

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. This explores the immigrant communities in urban areas, new and old. We are quite familiar with the historical immigrant communities of older American cities such as Little Italy, numerous Chinatowns, German Villages, etc. that have become urban landmarks. On this episode, we’ll look at how these older immigrant enclaves emerged and explore the newer trends in immigration in our cities, as well as the impact these demarcated communities have had then and now – aside from all the great food, of course. Show notes and links are available at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>.

ITS007: Immigrant Communities

Isn't That Spatial is the podcast dedication to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On this episode, we're exploring the deep dark regions of coal country - what and where is it exactly, how it developed and how it was exploited, and where it belongs in today's world.   You can view the Show Notes and related content at IsntThatSpatial.net!

Isn't That Spatial is the podcast dedication to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On this episode, we're exploring the deep dark regions of coal country - what and where is it exactly, how it developed and how it was exploited, and where it belongs in today's world. You can view the Show Notes and related content at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS023: Coal Country

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On this episode, we're exploring the spatial component of the oldest profession in the world - sex work!   You can view the show notes and related content on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On this episode, we're exploring the spatial component of the oldest profession in the world - sex work! You can view the show notes and related content on our website at <a href="http://isntthatspatial.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS012: The Geography of Sex Work

Isn't That Spatial is the podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On this episode, we're looking at the geography of music scenes - the major scenes in popular music, what set those cities apart stylistically, and the spatial factors for how it all came together in that time and place. You can view the Show Notes, this episode's playlist, and related content on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net! * * * At some point during this episode, I say "Slowdown Records" when I meant to say "Saddle Creek Records". Oops! * * * Playlist From This Episode: Grandmaster Flash &amp; The Furious Five - The Message Nas - New York State of Mind N.W.A. - Cruisin' In My 64 Ludacris - Southern Hospitality ft. Pharrell New York Dolls - Jet Boy The Ramones - Beat on the Brat The Strokes - New York City Cops Jazz Gillum - I Want You Frankie Knuckles - The Whistle Song Common - The Food (Featuring Kanye West) Diana Ross &amp; The Supremes - Come See About Me MC5 - Kick Out The Jams J Dilla - Time- The Donut of the Heart Pearl Jam - Breath Dolly Parton - Down On Music Row REM - Shaking Through

Isn't That Spatial is the podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On this episode, we're looking at the geography of music scenes - the major scenes in popular music, what set those cities apart stylistically, and the spatial factors for how it all came together in that time and place. You can view the Show Notes, this episode's playlist, and related content on our website at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>! * * * At some point during this episode, I say "Slowdown Records" when I meant to say "Saddle Creek Records". Oops! * * * Playlist From This Episode: Grandmaster Flash &amp; The Furious Five - The Message Nas - New York State of Mind N.W.A. - Cruisin' In My 64 Ludacris - Southern Hospitality ft. Pharrell New York Dolls - Jet Boy The Ramones - Beat on the Brat The Strokes - New York City Cops Jazz Gillum - I Want You Frankie Knuckles - The Whistle Song Common - The Food (Featuring Kanye West) Diana Ross &amp; The Supremes - Come See About Me MC5 - Kick Out The Jams J Dilla - Time- The Donut of the Heart Pearl Jam - Breath Dolly Parton - Down On Music Row REM - Shaking Through

ITS024: Geography of Music Scenes

This episode is the second in our three-episode series, Spatial Topics In Film. In this episode, we discuss movies featuring simulacra - or simulated realities within the film, from sci-fi dystopia to alternate versions of our present-day reality. Films discussed include The Matrix, Blade Runner, Her, Black Panther, and The Truman Show. You can view the Show Notes and related content on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

This episode is the second in our three-episode series, Spatial Topics In Film. In this episode, we discuss movies featuring simulacra - or simulated realities within the film, from sci-fi dystopia to alternate versions of our present-day reality. Films discussed include The Matrix, Blade Runner, Her, Black Panther, and The Truman Show. You can view the Show Notes and related content on our website at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.ne" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS028: Simulacra - Spatial Topics In Film

This is the final episode in our series, Spatial Topics In Film, and we're discussing Tales of Two Places - movies that depict two geographic settings as a major part of the story. Films we look at include 80s "wrong side of the track" gems, city vs. suburb "urban fantasia" films, and movies that contrast two cities. Films discussed on this episode: West Side Story The Outsiders Pretty In Pink Desperately Seeking Susan Juno Good Bye, Lenin! Frances Ha Only Lovers Left Alive Foreign Land Head-On What Time Is It There?

This is the final episode in our series, Spatial Topics In Film, and we're discussing Tales of Two Places - movies that depict two geographic settings as a major part of the story. Films we look at include 80s "wrong side of the track" gems, city vs. suburb "urban fantasia" films, and movies that contrast two cities. Films discussed on this episode: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055614/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">West Side Story</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086066/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Outsiders</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091790/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pretty In Pink</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089017/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Desperately Seeking Susan</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0467406/?ref_=nv_sr_2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Juno</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301357/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Good Bye, Lenin!</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2347569/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Frances Ha</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1714915/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Only Lovers Left Alive</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114651/?ref_=nv_sr_2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Foreign Land</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0347048/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Head-On</a> <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0269746/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What Time Is It There?</a>

ITS029: Tales of Two Places

Isn't That Spatial is the podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On this episode, we're taking it to the streets and exploring the geography of activism - where its hotbeds are, how the built environment helps or hampers activism, and how geography influences who participates. You can view the show notes and related content on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

Isn't That Spatial is the podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On this episode, we're taking it to the streets and exploring the geography of activism - where its hotbeds are, how the built environment helps or hampers activism, and how geography influences who participates. You can view the show notes and related content on our website at <a href="http://isntthatspatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS015:  Geography of Activism

This episode is the first in our three-episode series, Spatial Topics In Film. In this episode, we discuss movies that depict the filmmakers' hometown and the unique insight into those geographies the filmmaker provides. Films discussed on this episode include Dazed and Confused, Lady Bird, Moonlight, It Follows, and Hairspray. You can view the Show Notes and related content on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

This episode is the first in our three-episode series, Spatial Topics In Film. In this episode, we discuss movies that depict the filmmakers' hometown and the unique insight into those geographies the filmmaker provides. Films discussed on this episode include Dazed and Confused, Lady Bird, Moonlight, It Follows, and Hairspray. You can view the Show Notes and related content on our website at <a href="http://IsntThatSpatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS027: Hometown Movies

Isn't That Spatial is the podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On this episode, we're exploring the wild world of logistics - from the original Amazon (the US Postal Service) to actual Amazon. We're taking a peek behind these "hidden" infrastructures and seeing how they impact our urban areas.   You can view the Show Notes and related content on our website at isntthatspatial.net!

Isn't That Spatial is the podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On this episode, we're exploring the wild world of logistics - from the original Amazon (the US Postal Service) to actual Amazon. We're taking a peek behind these "hidden" infrastructures and seeing how they impact our urban areas. You can view the Show Notes and related content on our website at <a href="http://isnthatspatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">isntthatspatial.net</a>!

ITS018: The Wild World of Logistics

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On Episode 14, we tell the story of how America got electrified, from Edison to Tesla to a new little thing called "nightlife" and much more.   You can view the show notes and more on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. On Episode 14, we tell the story of how America got electrified, from Edison to Tesla to a new little thing called "nightlife" and much more. You can view the show notes and more on our website at <a href="http://isntthatspatial.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS014: Electrification of Cities

Isn't That Spatial is the podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. This episode is the podcast equivalent of a little holiday cocktail chatter. It's the first installment of our new series Bibelot-graphy, where we explore an odd urban curio. Bibelot-graphy #1 documents the infamous "Me Love Rambo" billboard graffiti in Brooklyn, NY.   You can view the show notes for this episode on our website at IsntThatSpatial.net!

Isn't That Spatial is the podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. This episode is the podcast equivalent of a little holiday cocktail chatter. It's the first installment of our new series Bibelot-graphy, where we explore an odd urban curio. Bibelot-graphy #1 documents the infamous "Me Love Rambo" billboard graffiti in Brooklyn, NY. You can view the show notes for this episode on our website at <a href="http://isntthatspatial.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">IsntThatSpatial.net</a>!

ITS016: Bibelot-graphy #1 | Me Love Rambo

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The best podcasts on investing. For anyone interested in the stories in the investing industry, whether it's an interview with Ray Dalio or Ed Thorp to the writer of The Big Short. This topic includes the most fascinating stories from all the best investors. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!