Rephonic
Artwork for Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

The Overhead Wire
Urban Planning
Public Transit
Sustainable Transportation
Public Transportation
Community Engagement
Urban Design
Transportation Policy
Climate Change
Congestion Pricing
Transportation
Affordable Housing
Public Health
Economic Development
Housing Policy
Electric Vehicles
Transportation Equity
New York City
Transportation Planning
China
Infrastructure

A weekly podcast about the intersection between sustainable transportation, urban planning, and economic development. Hosted by Jeff Wood of The Overhead Wire.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes822Founded13 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
GovernmentNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

Latest Episodes

This week we're joined by Sofia Navas and James Nix of the NGO Transport & Environment to talk about their recent report: Ever Bigger? Car Size at a Crossroads. We discuss the increasing size of vehicles and why they keep growing. The safety issues t... more

This week we're Han Solo, but that won't stop us from sharing some interesting news including daylighting urban streams, why we shouldn't put everything on transit, Barcelona's e-bike subsidy, and Charlotte's value created.

News Items

Two ways t... more

This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Joshua Schank to talk about his book New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies: Improving Policy Outcomes in the Public Sector. Joshua talks about the inner workings of LA Metro, benefits of openness ... more

This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Yale's Karen Seto and University of Connecticut's Zhe Zhu to talk about their study: The Urban Pulse. We talk about using frequent time series satellite data to measure change in cities and th... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The War on Cars
The War on CarsThe War on Cars, LLC
Volts
VoltsDavid Roberts
99% Invisible
99% InvisibleRoman Mars

Recent Guests

Joshua Schank
Author of New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies, Improving Policy Outcomes in the Public Sector
Infrastrategies
Episode: Episode 592: New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies
Karen Seto
Frederick C. Hickson Professor of Geography and Urbanization Science at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Episode 591: The Urban Pulse
Zhe Zhu
Professor at University of Connecticut, Department of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Connecticut
Episode: Episode 591: The Urban Pulse
Patrick Kennedy
Dallas developer, DART Board member, urban designer
Dallas (various projects)
Episode: Episode 590: Coulda Built 36 Paris Metros
Steve Vance
Chicago Transportation and Planning Troublemaker and Streetsblog Chicago contributor
Streetsblog Chicago
Episode: Episode 589: The Bikeable Forest
Lisa Jerram
Representative from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
APTA
Episode: Episode 588: What Does It Cost to Build a Bus?
Philip Plotch
Researcher at the Eno Center for Transportation
Eno Center for Transportation
Episode: Episode 588: What Does It Cost to Build a Bus?
Jennifer Lee Kent
Senior research fellow in urbanism, University of Sydney
University of Sydney
Episode: Mondays Flashback: The Messiness of Family Travel
Steve Davis
AVP of Transportation for Smart Growth America
Smart Growth America
Episode: Episode 587: Dangerous by Design

Host

Jeff Wood
Host of the show and founder/host of a transportation and urban policy podcast network; frequently leads discussions on transit, urban planning, and policy across networks.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 243 ratings
  • Uncritical, out-of-touch blather

    The host mentions that he and his child enjoy riding a historic streetcar to school each day. Most American public transit riders don't have the luxury. Few enjoy their commute. His childlike fascination with public transit means he takes whatever his industry guests tell him at face value, never asking tough questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hear-talk
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good but needs work

    This show is now 50% content from other shows that I don’t want to hear. Removing them from my feed is messing with my other subscriptions

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    I do mountains
    United States2 years ago
  • Good content, bad audio

    The show has good perspective and great guests, but the audio is intolerable. Jeff seems to fade into mumbling frequently, and the interstitial audio is often much louder than the talking. It’s painful to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ΘΔΡ
    United States4 years ago
  • One of my favorite urban planning pods

    I love the mix of expert interviews and weekly news review on Mondays (plus links to said articles in the show notes!). Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AMP89613
    United States4 years ago
  • New to the Show

    I’m new to the show and I’m loving it so far. Particularly interesting in what midsize cities are doing to improve equity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Booberry2013
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes blend policy depth with practical, on-the-ground examples from cities.
Many find the mix of expert interviews and policy discussions highly valuable for city-building insights.
Guests are high-quality experts, though audio quality sometimes undermines the content.
The host delivers a thoughtful, data-driven lens on transit and urban policy.
Listener feedback highlights accessible explanations of complex planning concepts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#58
United States/Government
Apple Podcasts
#68
Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts
#233
United Kingdom/Government
Apple Podcasts
#221
Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#34
Indonesia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#37
Saudi Arabia/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 592: New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies
Q: What are the four ideas you wanted to push at LA Metro, and why those?
The four ideas—bus lanes, pricing, on-demand/transit innovations, and P3s—were chosen because they represented pivotal levers to improve performance and accountability in a changing urban transit landscape.
Episode 592: New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies
Q: What motivated you to write New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies?
The book emerged from lessons learned while leading and reforming large transit organizations, documenting mistakes, successes, and practical tactics to help others implement change.
Episode 592: New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background?
Joshua Schank describes his long career in transportation policy and leadership roles, including LA Metro, Eno Center for Transportation, and Infrastrategies, and explains how those experiences shaped his approach to reform.
Episode 591: The Urban Pulse
Q: What made you all interested in understanding how cities change?
Karen and Zhe explain their long-standing focus on planetary-scale urbanization and how their backgrounds in geography and remote sensing led them to investigate how cities transform, not just in total size, but in the rate and pattern of change across many dimensions.
Flashback: Megan Kimble Talks Highway Expansion in Texas
Q: How has the book been received so far?
Kimble notes strong reception in Texas with events in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, and excitement about new readers discovering the work, suggesting growing interest and validation for the book's themes.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

What is Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly, policy- and planning-focused show examining how transportation, urban form, and economic development intersect. Episodes frequently feature researchers, city officials, and practitioners discussing transit procurement, street safety, housing policy, and the politics of urban change. The host leans into data, case studies, and practical reforms, often drawing on industry reports and real-world deployments to explore how cities can deliver better mobility, equity, and sustainability. A standout is the hands-on breakdown of transit costs, procurement, and standardization, alongside deep dives into family travel, zoning, and the built environment. Listeners are likely planners, policymakers, and transit professionals seeking actionabl... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast:

1. The War on Cars
2. The Strong Towns Podcast
3. The Gray Area with Sean Illing
4. Volts
5. 99% Invisible

How many episodes of Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast are there?

Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast launched 13 years ago and published 822 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast?

Recent guests on Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast include:

1. Joshua Schank
2. Karen Seto
3. Zhe Zhu
4. Patrick Kennedy
5. Steve Vance
6. Lisa Jerram
7. Philip Plotch
8. Jennifer Lee Kent

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days