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Wheels and Beyond

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by Ben Durham

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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 :)

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

October 10, 2025

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

<p>What is the future of transportation in our cities? The turns have tabled in this special episode. Journalism student Will Bruce (from Fanshawe&#39;s Almost 107 radio show) interviewed me (Ben Durham). This is that recording. </p><p><br></p><p>A note, this was recorded in 2024. Took me a while to get to the edit. Whoopsies. </p><p><br></p><p>We dive into the daily life of biking across the city, even in freezing winter weather. We discuss London&#39;s big plans for bus lanes and bike paths, and why these changes are so important for our growing city. </p><p><br></p><p>I also share the history of London&#39;s streetcar system and what we can learn from cities around the world. You&#39;re probably used to that one, though. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a conversation about making our city a better, safer, and more affordable place for everyone to live.</p><p><br></p><p>================</p><p><br></p><p>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</p><p><br></p><p>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</p><p><br></p><p>• where to find me •</p><p>Website: https://bendurham.ca</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca</p><p><br></p><p>================</p><p>⏬ Products and Gear Used in this video (affiliate links*)</p><p>================</p><p>Some links below are affiliate links (no extra cost for you, kickbacks for me for these free videos for you). </p><p><br></p><p>Everything I use, in one place (mostly): https://bendurham.ca/gear-guide/</p><p><br></p><p>Main equipment used in this video: </p><p><br></p><p>🎥 Canon EOS R7 Super 35 Sensor: https://amzn.to/42rCwIu </p><p>🕶 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC Lens (EF mount): https://amzn.to/4b3OPyy</p><p>🎥 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</p><p>👓 Canon RF50mm F 1.2L: https://amzn.to/35Lp9KK</p><p>🖇 Canon EF-EOS R Mount Adapter: https://amzn.to/3UHoFfo</p><p><br></p><p>Audio: </p><p>🎤 Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi</p><p>👆⏺ with a Zoom F3 (32-bit Float Field Recorder): https://amzn.to/4f5ckKi</p><p>🌬🚫 Shure A81WS Windscreen: https://amzn.to/3XWk5Mm</p><p><br></p>

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

August 29, 2025

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

<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>~~ Find Justine ~~</p><p>Website: https://justineunderhill.com/</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@justine-underhill</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justineundy</p><p>Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/justineunderhill.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>================</p><p><br></p><p>Some topics we explore are: </p><p><br></p><p>• How Ben discovered Justine via Reddit’s “f**k cars” community</p><p>• Traffic calming designs (e.g., concrete balls) and public objections</p><p>• Vision Zero philosophy: Reducing crash severity over eliminating crashes</p><p>• Justine’s background: Economics/theatre education to urban advocacy</p><p>• The NYC scooter executive’s life-changing perspective on car-dominated spaces</p><p>• Personal urbanism awakening: From yelling at taxis to policy change</p><p>• Running for city council in Falls Church, VA</p><p>• YouTube as a tool for debunking misinformation</p><p>• Door-knocking campaigns for community engagement and election wins</p><p>• Housing shortages and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)</p><p>• Economic benefits of walkable cities vs. suburban sprawl</p><p>• Street redesigns: Safety vs. parking trade-offs</p><p>• Why bikes are better than cars in post-apocalyptic scenarios (and filmmaking challenges)</p><p>• Prepper tips: Urban resilience and food shortages</p><p>• Falls Church’s development boom and local backlash</p><p>• The “shadow debate”: Talking to residents vs. assuming their concerns</p><p>• Financial barriers to small-scale development</p><p>• Why asking “Who owns the streets?” changes everything</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>================</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>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</p><p><br></p><p>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</p><p><br></p><p>• where to find me •</p><p>Website: https://bendurham.ca</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca</p><p><br></p><p>🎥 Everything I use, in one place: https://bendurham.ca/gear-guide/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>================</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on: </p><p><br></p><p>» Spotify: https://bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify</p><p><br></p><p>» https://bendurham.ca/WAB-apple</p><p><br></p><p>» https://bendurham.ca/WAB-yt</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>================</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>NERDY RECORDING DETAILS: </p><p>This recording took place on the morning of July 19th, 2025 using RiversideFM. </p><p>A/V syncing issues are really getting annoying with Riverside&#39;s 24fps vs external camera&#39;s typical 23.976. Sigh. </p><p><br></p><p>Edited and mixed in Davinci Resolve Studio. 1080p render. </p><p><br></p><p>Audio is optimized for an ITU-R BS, 1770-4 standard at -1dBTP and -16LKFS, specifically for Spotify standards.</p>

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

August 15, 2025

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

<p>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. </p><p><br /></p><p>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! </p><p><br /></p><p>We explore a LOT of topics, but some include: </p><p><br /></p><p>Near-misses with aggressive drivers</p><p>Winter biking essentials</p><p>Cargo bike durability test</p><p>Why hospitals fail cyclists</p><p>The “honking paradox”</p><p>Truck culture psychology</p><p>Bike vs. car community connections</p><p>Teaching kids street smarts</p><p>Emergency vehicle myths</p><p>Suburban vs. urban biking</p><p>Emotional shift from truck to bike identity</p><p>Cargo bike as conversation starter</p><p>Why cable locks fail</p><p>Bike infrastructure in new developments</p><p>Handling left turns with kids</p><p>True cost of car ownership</p><p>School commutes by bike</p><p>Garbage truck safety policies</p><p>Urban Arrow maintenance hacks</p><p>Political barriers to bike lanes</p><p><br /></p><p>================</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>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</p><p><br /></p><p>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</p><p><br /></p><p>• where to find me •</p><p>Website: https://bendurham.ca</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bendurham.ca</p><p><br /></p><p>🎥 Everything I use, in one place: https://bendurham.ca/gear-guide/</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>================</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>WATCH and RATE the Wheels and Beyond podcast on: </p><p><br /></p><p>» Spotify: https://bendurham.ca/WAB-spotify</p><p><br /></p><p>» https://bendurham.ca/WAB-apple</p><p><br /></p><p>» https://bendurham.ca/WAB-yt</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>================</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>NERDY RECORDING DETAILS: </p><p>This recording took place on the morning of July 8th, 2025 on a park bench in Gibbon's Park, here in London, Ontario, Canada. </p><p><br /></p><p>Edited and mixed in Davinci Resolve Studio. 1080p render. </p><p><br /></p><p>Audio is optimized for an ITU-R BS, 1770-4 standard at -1dBTP and -16LKFS, specifically for Spotify standards.</p><p><br /></p>

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What is 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 :)

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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