Active People Healthy Nation
EPISODE 94, SEASON 2: In this episode, John connects with Ken Rose, Chief of the Physical Activity and Health Branch, within the CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity They discuss the [...]
September 2021
August 2021
Impacts of Design
EPISODE 89, SEASON 2: In this episode, John connects with Ann Sussman, co-author of the book Cognitive Architecture They discuss the fascinating impact that our surroundings have on us based on our visual [...]
Activity and the Built Environment
EPISODE 86, SEASON 2: In this episode, John connects with Dr. Jennifer Roberts, Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health They discuss her journey to studying [...]
July 2021
Our Urban Experience
EPISODE 85, SEASON 2: In this episode, John connects with Dr. Robin Mazumder, Ph.D., Cognitive Neuroscientist They talk about how we as humans respond to our built environments, what role access to nature plays [...]
June 2021
MOTHERLOAD: Kid tested. Planet approved.
EPISODE 80, SEASON 2: In this episode, John connects with award-winning documentary filmmaker Liz Canning They discuss the origins of the MOTHERLOAD story, how it has evolved into a movement, and what she’s up to [...]
May 2021
Ride Every Street
EPISODE 73, SEASON 2: In this episode, John chats with Huntsville-based Cartographer and Artist, David Nuttall They discuss his recently completed quest to ride every single street in the city, the things he [...]
March 2021
Cycling in Paris
EPISODE 66, SEASON 2: In this special mid-week episode, John connects long-distance with Mark Cramer, who is an American living in the Paris, France area. Mark is also the author of the book [...]
January 2021
Restorative Natural Areas
EPISODE 56, SEASON 2: In this episode, we head back up to the province of British Columbia, Canada for a conversation about Restorative Natural Areas with Vancouver-based Katherine Howard and Jo Fitzgibbons Jo [...]
Electric Assist Cycles
EPISODE 54, SEASON 2: In this episode, we head up to Ontario, Canada for a virtual discussion about e-bikes with Jamie Stuckless and Darnel Harris In this episode, John, Jamie and Darnel dive [...]
December 2020
Season One Wrap Up
Season 1 Episode 53: THE YEAR-END WRAP-UP W/ HOST, JOHN SIMMERMAN Today is December 31, 2020 - no better time to bring Season One of the Active Towns Podcast to a close [...]