Nobody Drives in LA

Eric Brightwell, Kyle Rebar, Ivy Kwok
  • 4.6 (15)
  • Places & Travel

The ONLY podcast about the pressures, perils, and yes, PLEASURES of car-free (and car-lite) living in pathologically car-brained Los Angeles. Co-hosts Kyle Rebar, Eric Brightwell, and Ivy Kwok chat with guests about their transit journeys and how they got to where they are now... literally and figuratively.

  1. Jun 20

    Subverting suBurbank with Eddy Polon

    The Nobody Drives in LA crew join Burbank City Council candidate Eddy Polon at the Burbank Public Library. Polon is a Burbank Transportation Commissioner, the President of Strong Towns Burbank, and co-owned Valley Village‘s Continental Kosher Bakery. After he was doored and seriously injured on Burbank Boulevard, he decided to dedicate himself to making Burbank’s streets safer. Polon also has a deep knowledge of Burbank history and urbanism — so who better to discuss the current legal battle between Metro and Burbank over that former’s BRT line, which will connect the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys via BRT. Strongtowns Burbank IG Attend Strongtowns Burbank's BB city council meeting sit in on 06.30 Eddy's Campaign Website⁠ Eddy's Research Eddy's IG ⁠Support us on Patreon

    Subverting suBurbank with Eddy Polon

  2. May 28

    TRANSIT GRIPE SESSION

    Most of the time, the car-free commutes of Angelenos are without serious issues. We (safely) reply to emails, read, enjoy a cinematic view of the city, and spare not a thought for parking or measuring how long our commutes took. In the spirit of honesty, we also endeavor not to sugarcoat the experience—which we constantly advocate for improving.  In this transit therapy session, Kyle, Ivy, and Eric gather at the Koreatown Media Lab for a lighthearted, fun "gripe session" based on some recent, extraordinary hiccups in our car-free and car-lite lives. Improving mass and active transit means being honest, rolling with the punches, and occasionally letting off steam. Tune in as we air out our recent transit grievances, laugh at bumps in the road, and discuss what it really takes to make getting around Los Angeles better for everyone. Friend of the pod Jiyoung's voters' guide guide

    TRANSIT GRIPE SESSION

  3. Apr 30

    The Fast & The Fareless with Rae Huang

    Nobody Drives in LA visit Sawtelle to chat with Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rae Huang (@raeforla) and her Director of Community Engagement, Gabbie Metheny (@gabbie_notgabby). A Complete Unknown Because She in the Trenches: Rae Huang (Hood Politics with Prop) Apple Podcasts | Spotify Housing, Equity, and the Future of LA: Rae Huang for LA Mayor (Locatora Radio) Apple Podcasts | Spotify Rae Huang: The People’s Candidate for LA Mayor (The Mary Houlihan Show) Apple Podcasts | Spotify Break Up the Flock Night Mayor LAPD Funding Metro Board for Metro Riders Get your tickets to the Raevolution on May 4th at the Lodge Room in Highland Park! https://raeforla.com https://luma.com/raeforla https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rae-huang-1

    The Fast & The Fareless with Rae Huang

  4. Apr 15

    Changing Lanes with Ben Wolf

    Nobody Drives in LA chat with filmmaker Ben Wolf about his new documentary, Changing Lanes. The film( shot only on equipment carried by bike) captures the intense community battle following efforts to reconfigure a Brooklyn street in the aftermath of a deadly collision. Changing Lanes will be screening with Wolf in attendance and various guests across Los Angeles from 16-20 April. Changing Lanes Teaser Changing Lanes LA Screenings Changing Lanes Screening Contact Elysian Park & the Stone Quarry Hills screening (feat. Eric's words) SWE-LA's 2026 Professional Development Conference

    Changing Lanes with Ben Wolf

  5. Mar 26

    ...to Hong Kong! with Ivy Kwok

    Ivy visits Hong Kong with her dad and shares her observations about transit abroad and at home.

    ...to Hong Kong! with Ivy Kwok

  6. Mar 20

    RIDE THE D! with LA Bike Boy Colin Warn

    Kyle and Eric chat with Colin Warn—who makes music as DJ Veaux—but, more importantly, is the man who told all of us to "Ride the D."  Along the way, we also learn about his circuitous journey from Seattle car-brain to LABikeBoy. Colin's Ride the D Reddit Post! Metro's Ride the D Shirts! (Currently Sold Out 😢) Submit your Transit Tales to our next Story Episode! NDLA Spring Meetup 03.26 @ Liberties of Dublin! Streets for All's Mayoral Debate! https://www.youtube.com/@LABikeBoy https://soundcloud.com/djveauxmusic https://djveaux.bandcamp.com/ NDLA Redbubble

    RIDE THE D! with LA Bike Boy Colin Warn

  7. Feb 15

    U + Me + Bus: Car-Free Dating Stories

    @katheagberglar, @_longbranch, @pfcandleco, @labikeboy, & @iykwyk, @kylerebarf, & @ericbrightwell_official share their car-free dating stories. Happy Valentine's day, y'all! NDLA Conversation Hearts

    U + Me + Bus: Car-Free Dating Stories

  8. Feb 2

    Keep Calm & Car-Free On

    The crew gather at the Koreatown Media Lab where Eric shares his thoughts and impressions of London transit after his most recent visit — and offers some thoughts about what the Big Orange can learn from the Big Smoke Valentine's Day Survey Transit Equity Day

    Keep Calm & Car-Free On
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The ONLY podcast about the pressures, perils, and yes, PLEASURES of car-free (and car-lite) living in pathologically car-brained Los Angeles. Co-hosts Kyle Rebar, Eric Brightwell, and Ivy Kwok chat with guests about their transit journeys and how they got to where they are now... literally and figuratively.

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  • Creator
    Eric Brightwell, Kyle Rebar, Ivy Kwok
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Eric Brightwell, Kyle Rebar, Ivy Kwok
  • Show Website
    Nobody Drives in LA

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