Wheels and Beyond

About Wheels and Beyond

Wheels and Beyond is a podcast where conversations about safer streets, traffic reduction, and how people get around cities motivates us to keep building this awesome community of like-minded people! Add in some urbanism, fairly deep conversations, and whatever else happens to pop up naturally along the way… and you’ve got the gist of our podcast! And when I say “our”, I mean that I’ll be talking with a variety of guests, who, just like you and I, are just regular people living their everyday lives, doing everyday things! This podcast also goes by Wheels & Beyond :)

Publisher

Ben Durham

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Aug 2024

Latest episode

10 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2025

   What's it like living Car-Lite in London?

   What is the future of transportation in our cities? The turns have tabled in this special episode. Journalism student Will Bruce (from Fanshawe's Almost 107 radio show) interviewed me (Ben Durham). This is that recording. A note, this was recorded in 2024. Took me a while to get to the edit. Whoopsies. We dive into the daily life of biking across the city, even in freezing winter weather. We discuss London's big plans for bus lanes and bike paths, and why these changes are so important for our growing city. I also share the history of London's streetcar system and what we can learn from cities around the world. You're probably used to that one, though. This is a conversation about making our city a better, safer, and more affordable place for everyone to live. ================ Get early access to videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, like our extensive brainstorming sessions, full interviews, and video commentaries over at https://www.patreon.com/bendurham Do you have an insider tip or unique information on a story? Do you have a suggestion for a story you want me to cover? Submit via email: bendurhamproductions@gmail.com • where to find me • Website: https://bendurham.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca ================ ⏬ Products and Gear Used in this video (affiliate links*) ================ Some links below are affiliate links (no extra cost for you, kickbacks for me for these free videos for you). Everything I use, in one place (mostly): https://bendurham.ca/gear-guide/ Main equipment used in this video: 🎥 Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: https://amzn.to/42rCwIu 🕶 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount): https://amzn.to/4b3OPyy 🎥 Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame used a lot outside the studio (just not for the ride-alongs any more - too heavy): https://amzn.to/43HmkFS 👓 Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: https://amzn.to/35Lp9KK 🖇 Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: https://amzn.to/3UHoFfo Audio: 🎤 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi 👆⏺ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi 🌬🚫 Shure A81WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3XWk5Mm

2. 

   29 Aug 2025

   From Taxi Kicker to City Councillor - Justine's Urbanism Fight

   Justine Underhill and I chat about her journey to becoming a city councillor in Falls Church, Virginia! We meander our way through the discussion, talking about tons of different topics. Justine Underhill is a city councillor in Falls Church, Virginia, and a content creator who uses her YouTube channel to break down complex urban design and economic issues. With a background in economics and performing arts, she combines data-driven storytelling with advocacy for safer, more walkable, and housing-abundant communities. Her journey into urbanism began in New York City and led her from community organizing to running for elected office. ~~ Find Justine ~~ Website: https://justineunderhill.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@justine-underhill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justineundy Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/justineunderhill.bsky.social ================ Some topics we explore are: • How Ben discovered Justine via Reddit’s “f**k cars” community • Traffic calming designs (e.g., concrete balls) and public objections • Vision Zero philosophy: Reducing crash severity over eliminating crashes • Justine’s background: Economics/theatre education to urban advocacy • The NYC scooter executive’s life-changing perspective on car-dominated spaces • Personal urbanism awakening: From yelling at taxis to policy change • Running for city council in Falls Church, VA • YouTube as a tool for debunking misinformation • Door-knocking campaigns for community engagement and election wins • Housing shortages and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) • Economic benefits of walkable cities vs. suburban sprawl • Street redesigns: Safety vs. parking trade-offs • Why bikes are better than cars in post-apocalyptic scenarios (and filmmaking challenges) • Prepper tips: Urban resilience and food shortages • Falls Church’s development boom and local backlash • The “shadow debate”: Talking to residents vs. assuming their concerns • Financial barriers to small-scale development • Why asking “Who owns the streets?” changes everything ================ Get early access to videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, like our extensive brainstorming sessions, full interviews, and video commentaries over at https://www.patreon.com/bendurham Do you have an insider tip or unique information on a story? Do you have a suggestion for a story you want me to cover? Submit via email: bendurhamproductions@gmail.com • where to find me • Website: https://bendurham.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca 🎥 Everything I use, in one place: https://bendurham.ca/gear-guide/ ================ WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on: » Spotify: https://bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify » https://bendurham.ca/WAB-apple » https://bendurham.ca/WAB-yt ================ NERDY RECORDING DETAILS: This recording took place on the morning of July 19th, 2025 using RiversideFM. A/V syncing issues are really getting annoying with Riverside's 24fps vs external camera's typical 23.976. Sigh. Edited and mixed in Davinci Resolve Studio. 1080p render. Audio is optimized for an ITU-R BS, 1770-4 standard at -1dBTP and -16LKFS, specifically for Spotify standards.

3. 

   15 Aug 2025

   Why We Sold Our Second Car for a Cargo Bike (saves us $10,000 a year)

   Colin Evans (emergency physician) and I chat about why (and how) he ditched his massive GMC Sierra pickup truck for an Urban Arrow cargo bike. This simple change saves his large family (wife and four daughters) over $10,000 per year, while not sacrificing anything - actually gaining more time with his family! We explore a LOT of topics, but some include: Near-misses with aggressive drivers Winter biking essentials Cargo bike durability test Why hospitals fail cyclists The “honking paradox” Truck culture psychology Bike vs. car community connections Teaching kids street smarts Emergency vehicle myths Suburban vs. urban biking Emotional shift from truck to bike identity Cargo bike as conversation starter Why cable locks fail Bike infrastructure in new developments Handling left turns with kids True cost of car ownership School commutes by bike Garbage truck safety policies Urban Arrow maintenance hacks Political barriers to bike lanes ================ Get early access to videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, like our extensive brainstorming sessions, full interviews, and video commentaries over at https://www.patreon.com/bendurham Do you have an insider tip or unique information on a story? Do you have a suggestion for a story you want me to cover? Submit via email: bendurhamproductions@gmail.com • where to find me • Website: https://bendurham.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca 🎥 Everything I use, in one place: https://bendurham.ca/gear-guide/ ================ WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on: » Spotify: https://bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify » https://bendurham.ca/WAB-apple » https://bendurham.ca/WAB-yt ================ NERDY RECORDING DETAILS: This recording took place on the morning of July 8th, 2025 on a park bench in Gibbon's Park, here in London, Ontario, Canada. Edited and mixed in Davinci Resolve Studio. 1080p render. Audio is optimized for an ITU-R BS, 1770-4 standard at -1dBTP and -16LKFS, specifically for Spotify standards.

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YouTube views

7,815,834

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

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Quality

82

Social presence

94

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

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