Isn't That Spatial

Amanda King
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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.

  1. 09/09/2024

    ITS040: Geography of Mysticism

    In this last episode of Isn't That Spatial, we cover places that are believed to have some mystical powers/woo-woo significance based on geographic location.       This episode is dedicated to Sarah Wirtz. 3

    10 min

  2. 06/21/2023

    The Future of Gas Stations

    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!

    13 min
  3. Cop City

    02/07/2023

    Cop City

    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!

    19 min

  4. 11/10/2022

    Geography of Breakfast

    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!)

    15 min
  5. Pirate Radio

    03/17/2022

    Pirate Radio

    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.

    13 min
  6. Geography of Vaccination

    03/11/2021

    Geography of Vaccination

    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.

    23 min

  7. 06/13/2019

    Geography of Belonging

    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!

    14 min

  8. 05/09/2019

    Tactical Urbanism, Interview with 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!

    28 min
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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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  • Creator
    Amanda King
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Isn't That Spatial