Podcast Episodes

week of june 16: Chris Ackerley - Ackerley Sports Group

Episode 67

This week we're talking the business of sports! Co-founder Chris Ackerley shares his insights about owning the Sonics, trying to buy a rugby team, and much more!

Top Stories:

1. Ackerley Sports Group b…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

week of june 9: Patti Hearn - Seattle Pride

Episode 66

It's Pride Month! We talk to the Executive Director of Seattle Pride about the change in corporate sponsorships since the new administration, her decision to publicly announce the budget shortfall, a…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

week of june 2: Lisa Howard - Alliance for Pioneer Square

Episode 65

As the Executive Director, Lisa gives us an update on the state of Pioneer Square, how the org is preparing for FIFA, and the unique way they are helping small businesses.

Top Stories:

1. State of Pion…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

week of may 26: Alejandro Grajal - Woodland Park Zoo

Episode 64

We're back with an inside look at the zoo! President & CEO Alejandro Grajal walks us through how they raised $120M for their new exhibit, the impact of decreased tourism from Canada, and his philosop…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

week of may 12: Dan Shapiro - Glowforge

Episode 63

We're talking entrepreneurship, production facilities, and acquisitions with the founder and CEO of Glowforge - Dan Shapiro. As we break down the top stories of the week, he also shares how he came u…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

week of may 5: Julia Nagele - HEWITT

Episode 62

We're talking all things architecture, design, and tall buildings! Julia is responsible for shaping Seattle's skyline with her signature skyscrapers like Skyglass in SLU. We find out how she is able …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

week of april 28: Joey Thompson - formerly Puget Sound Business Journal

Episode 61

Former restaurant and retail journalist Joey Thompson joins us to talk about what new restaurants are opening and which ones are closing. We also cover sports updates, new rules at Pike Place, and th…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

week of april 21: The return of Coral Garnick Ducken - Madrona

Episode 60

Former journalist and VC firm content expert Coral Garnick Ducken returns to the studio to help us understand the top business stories of the week!

Top Stories

1. Two new grocery stores, one restaurant…

Published on 4 months ago

week of april 14: Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange - UW Tacoma

Episode 59

Top Stories:

1. Development site on Tacoma's waterfront hits the market

PSBJ article

2. WA college students' visas revoked

Seattle Times article

3. What's next for The Swiss building?

The News Tribune arti…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

week of april 7: Stephiney Foley - Yuzi Care

Episode 58

Top Stories:

1. Army vet launches maternal-care startup

GeekWire article

2. What cuts to research means for us

Formidable article

3. Mark Cuban backs Seattle startup & Amazon bids on TikTok

GeekWire artic…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago