Hey, Downtown Van!

About Hey, Downtown Van!

Get ready to discover the best of downtown Vancouver with our brand-new podcast, "Hey, Downtown Van!" hosted by the Downtown Van Business Improvement Association. In each episode, we'll chat with local business owners, influencers, and community leaders, to bring the latest insights and trends shaping the downtown landscape. Whether you're looking for business advice, your new favourite lunch spot, or want to learn more about the people and places that make this city great, we've got you covered.

Publisher

Downtown Van

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jan 2024

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

59 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Bonnie Nish: Connecting the Literary Community

   Host Sofia Laratta sits down with Dr. Bonnie Nish, Executive Director of Word Vancouver, a festival celebrating written word and inspiring creativity among readers and writers. Bonnie shares her journey as a writer and explores how storytelling, poetry, and literature can bring people together. They also discuss the evolution of Word Vancouver, Vancouver’s literary scene, and the importance of making literature accessible and a part of downtown.

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Arezo Zarrabian: Understanding Crime & Public Safety in Downtown

   In this episode, hosts Sofia Laratta and Downtown Van President & CEO, Jane Talbot down with Arezo Zarrabian, Senior Crime Analyst with the Vancouver Police Department, to explore crime trends, public safety, and what the data really tells us about downtown Vancouver. We discuss the impact of vibrant public spaces, major events like the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone, and how businesses, residents, and visitors can all play a role in creating a safer downtown. Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Youtube, & Apple Podcasts! *This episode of Hey, Downtown Van was filmed in July, when Arezo was still serving as Senior Crime Analyst with the Vancouver Police Department. The release of this episode is not intended to coincide with or promote Arezo’s run for Vancouver City Council. Downtown Van does not endorse any political party or candidate and remains strictly non-partisan.*

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Christina Florencio: The Power of Colour Analysis

   In this exciting episode, host Sofia Laratta sits down with Christina Florencio, Founder of REVIVAL Colour Analysis Studio, to explore the world of colour analysis and the transformative impact of finding the colours that truly suit you. From REVIVAL’s beginnings as a vintage clothing business to its evolution into a colour analysis studio in downtown Vancouver, they dive into personal style, smarter shopping, self-expression, and the confidence that comes with discovering your unique colour palette.

Who has been a guest on Hey, Downtown Van!

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Flavio Caron
• Chef Alex Kim
• Ola Dada

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

729

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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