Journey With Purpose

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A conversation about cities, architecture, history, and why these affect us today. Hosted by Randy Plemel and a weekly cast of characters.

  1. Sesame Street Refresh with David Gallo

    02/12/2025

    Sesame Street Refresh with David Gallo

    How do you redesign one of the most beloved streets in television history—without losing its soul? Scenic designer David Gallo takes us behind the scenes of his work refreshing Sesame Street, balancing history with modern storytelling.

    28 min
  2. Courtyard Block with Alicia Pederson

    01/07/2025

    Courtyard Block with Alicia Pederson

    Imagine a city where kids play safely in lush courtyards, neighbors bond over shared spaces, and errands are just a step away. Courtyard urbanist Alicia Pederson shares how this European housing model could transform American cities for families.

    36 min
  3. A 15 Minute Mirror

    12/11/2024

    A 15 Minute Mirror

    Imagine a world where your job, school, coffee shop, and parks are all within a 15-minute walk. Writer Addison Del Mastro joins us to discuss his passion for the 15-Minute City, while seeking more straightforward and accessible ways to define it for the public, policymakers, and urban designers.

    40 min
  4. How the whole thing works, with Andrew Lynch

    12/04/2024

    How the whole thing works, with Andrew Lynch

    Maps are more than tools—they’re stories. In this episode, Andrew Lynch takes us on a journey through the subway systems of New York and Washington, revealing the secrets of abandoned lines, unrealized designs, and the choices that shape how we move through cities.

    27 min
  5. Recipes for Wayfinding in the Washington Metro, with Garrett Corcoran

    11/20/2024

    Recipes for Wayfinding in the Washington Metro, with Garrett Corcoran

    Garrett Corcoran shows us how design can be a bridge between the past and the future. Taking on the challenge of extending wayfinding to digital screens for the Washington Metro, Garrett shares what it’s like working with historical design legacies and figuring out how to make screens feel as natural as those mid-century hexagon tiles.

    23 min
  6. Washington Metro: Great Society Subway

    11/14/2024

    Washington Metro: Great Society Subway

    The Washington Metro is more than just a transit system; it’s a statement about government’s role in public life. We chat with Professor Zachary Schrag about the Washington Metro’s history, its stunning brutalist design, and the larger ideals it represents.

    37 min
  7. Every map is a visual poem – the subway map with Peter Lloyd

    10/31/2024

    Every map is a visual poem – the subway map with Peter Lloyd

    NYC's subway map isn't an accident, but a century of contentious argument about more than just wayfinding.

    30 min
  8. A Field Guide to American Houses with Amy Talkington

    10/22/2024

    A Field Guide to American Houses with Amy Talkington

    Architectural history meets family road trips! Amy Talkington recalls her mother’s mission to protect historic neighborhoods and the creation of the iconic A Field Guide to American Houses.

    29 min
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A conversation about cities, architecture, history, and why these affect us today. Hosted by Randy Plemel and a weekly cast of characters.

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  • Creator
    Expedition Works
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Journey With Purpose
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