# old podcast (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover old podcast. Page: Feed: --- ## A Conversation on Tribal Planning with Chuck Sams _2026-08-11 · Better Planners Podcast_ This episode was a great one with Chuck Sams, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Cayuse tribes, as well as the 19th director of the United States National Park Service from 2021 to 2025. He now serves as one of two of Oregon's members of the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, the director of Indigenous programs at the Yale Center for… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/278598/episodes/19629623-a-conversation-on-tribal-planning-with-chuck-sams.mp3) ## How has Planning Changed since 2025 _2026-04-28 · Better Planners Podcast_ Welcome to another episodes of the Better Planners Podcast brought to you by the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association. This episode is a conversation between a few of the podcast team members who are professional planners in Oregon. They talk about how things have changed since the beginning of 2025 for planners and the profession. The conversation includes topics on government… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/278598/episodes/19073057-how-has-planning-changed-since-2025.mp3) ## Sounds of Cities Part 2 - Influence and Inspiration _2026-03-17 · Better Planners Podcast_ Welcome to part 2 of our two-part series on sounds of cities. In this episode we focus on how the sounds of cities have influenced and inspired art and culture, including some of the most famous musicians of this generation. We get into Billie Eilish, Adele, Aminé, Dr. Dre, Kendrik Lamar, and more! Find a playlist below that will add to the listening of this episode. Feel free to listen before,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/278598/episodes/18846234-sounds-of-cities-part-2-influence-and-inspiration.mp3) ## Sound of Cities Part 1 - Noise Pollution _2026-01-22 · Better Planners Podcast_ Welcome to another episode from the Better Planners Podcast brought to you by the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association. This episode is part 1 of a 2-part series on sounds of cities, both the good and the bad. In this episode we focus on the negative impacts of sounds on cities, especially around noise pollution. What is the definition of noise pollution, who is responsible for… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/278598/episodes/18550512-sound-of-cities-part-1-noise-pollution.mp3) ## Community Led Grocery Store in Tulsa - How Planners Got Involved _2025-12-11 · Better Planners Podcast_ Today's episode is a great one! We interviewed Gary Hamer, the current Director for Strategic Planning at Partner Tulsa , but his previous role with the City of Tulsa led to the implementation of a locally owned, full service grocery store in an underserved area of Tulsa, Oklahoma. In this episode we cover how Gary, as a planner, was able to use federal funds to assist in building a community led… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/278598/episodes/18328635-community-led-grocery-store-in-tulsa-how-planners-got-involved.mp3) ## Stories and Advice from Planners Across Oregon _2025-04-22 · Better Planners Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Better Planners Podcast! This time Mary is joined by four other planners who also happen to be our podcast volunteers! They bring stories and advice from all across Oregon with various backgrounds and expertise. In particular, we focus on the good, bad, ugly, and funny parts of working in urban and rural planning. We also provide some good advice for new planners… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/278598/episodes/17018652-stories-and-advice-from-planners-across-oregon.mp3) ## Orchestrating the Vibes - Planning like an Artist _2025-02-11 · Better Planners Podcast_ In this episode, Mary and Shelley interview planner and artist: Miguel Vazquez! He is a FAICP planner who likes to mix the worlds of art and planning together. We discuss how to think like an artist to become a better planner and why that is important. We also discuss various projects he's been involved in where art was used to assist in planning activities. Miguel is also heavily involved in the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/278598/episodes/16587147-orchestrating-the-vibes-planning-like-an-artist.mp3) ## Hands-On Play as Community Engagement _2025-01-14 · Better Planners Podcast_ The Better Planners Podcast is back for 2025! In this episode, Shelley and Mary interview James Rojas and John Kamp to talk about their new book, Dream Play Build: Hands On Community Engagement for Enduring Places and Spaces. They talk extensively on their process with using hands-on community engagement methods to create an equal playing field for everyone to get involved in community planning… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/278598/episodes/16425873-hands-on-play-as-community-engagement.mp3) ## Pocket Park Ep: Pacific Northwest High Speed Rail _2024-10-01 · Better Planners Podcast_ Welcome to another installment of a pocket park episode! In this one, Mary and Shelley discuss all things high speed rail, including the new federal funding to study a potential high speed rail line in the Pacific Northwest. What are the exciting opportunities, but also what are the pitfalls? Is it worth it to be able to go from Portland to Seattle in 1 hour, but it'll take years to fund? What… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/278598/episodes/15846956-pocket-park-ep-pacific-northwest-high-speed-rail.mp3)