Seattle

About Seattle

Start here. Go everywhere. The Seattle podcast that showcases why Seattle is a world class city in the center of ideas and innovation that impact the entire world. This is a city that punches above it's weight and is a world class city even if others don't know it yet. We let you in on the city's great stories, diving deep into the city's most exciting and interesting issues via guests from the world of politics, TV, science, sports, music, and culture for often deeply insightful conversations. You will leave inspired.

Publisher

Jonathan Sposato

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2023

Latest episode

13 May 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 May 2026

   Lucien Postlewaite: Lessons from a Lifetime of Dance

   After nearly two decades at Pacific Northwest Ballet—where he was one of the company’s longest-running principal dancers and an audience favorite—Lucien Postlewaite (https://www.pnb.org/dancers/lucien-postlewaite/) is stepping into retirement at the end of the season. In this episode of the Seattle podcast, Seattle magazine editor-in-chief Rachel Gallaher (https://seattlemag.com/contributor/rachel-gallaher/) sits down with Postlewaite as he candidly reflects on his storied career (he’s performed every major role in the ballet canon) and shares how dance has shaped him on all levels and prepared him for his next big role as a personal excellence coach.

2. 

   12 Mar 2026

   Andrew Yang: The AI Plot Twist, Politics, & What’s Next

   Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang joins Seattle magazine publisher Jonathan Sposato to talk about AI and the economic shifts it’s driving. Yang reflects on the ideas behind his 2020 campaign, how automation is changing jobs, and what those shifts could mean for politics. He also talks about the Forward Party (https://www.forwardparty.com/) and whether another presidential run might ever be in the cards.

3. 

   9 Oct 2025

   Bruce Harrell: The Man Behind The Mayor

   In this special episode, we sit down with Bruce Harrell, the 57th and current Mayor of Seattle. Beyond the office, who is the man leading our city? Join us as we pull back the curtain to learn more about his story, his motivations, and what truly makes him tick. This is Bruce Harrell: the person, not just the politician. Tune in, get inspired, and discover a new perspective on Seattle’s leader.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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

Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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