Todd Bishop is the co-founder and editor of GeekWire, the nationally recognized technology news site based right here in Seattle, WA. GeekWire’s large audience consists of of loyal, tech-savvy readers around the globe, who follow the site for breaking news, expert analysis and unique insights into the technology industry.
Benjamin Schmitt: An Inside Look At Seattle's Poetry Scene
Benjamin Schmitt is the Best Book Award and Pushcart nominated author of three books, most recently Soundtrack to a Fleeting Masculinity. His poems have appeared in the Antioch Review, Hobart, Worcester Review, Columbia Review, Roanoke Review, and elsewhere. He’s the co-founder of Pacifica Writers’ Workshop, and has also written articles for The Seattle Times and At The Inkwell. Ben lives in Seattle with his wife and children.
Mystery: Co-Founders Shane Kovalsky and Vince Coppola
Shane Kovalsky and Vince Coppola are the Co-founders of Mystery, a Seattle based company that sends you on your own personalized adventure to unique restaurants, bars, and experiences. For an added twist, they keep each destination a surprise until you get there. The excitement is in experiencing the thrill of not knowing what's next.
Seattle Will Figure It Out - A Response To 'Seattle Is Dying'
I had to take a deep breath (or hundreds) after watching KOMO’s ‘Seattle is Dying’ documentary in order to avoid Getting Mad Online (TM).
The hour-long documentary did its job, becoming the talk of the town (now over two million views) where two sides have been digging in the past several years, giving plenty of fresh ammo to both.
It’s not hard to understand why people are upset. It’s difficult to accept there is an encampment in a nearby park where your children used to play. Calling 9-1-1 after your car was broken into only to never have the police arrive is frustrating. Watching someone publicly overdose is traumatic. Litter, feces, stolen bikes, used needles, all terrible and on full display in ‘Dying.’ I get it.
Studio Life Seattle: From Stay-at-Home Moms to Seattle Entrepreneurs
After 14 years of being stay-at-home moms and recently having launched their youngest kids off to full-day school, best friends Kristi Brumbaugh and Brooke Anderson wanted something more out of life. They had worked hard to create more space in their lives to do the things they loved and wanted to help others do the same. Out this vision, Studio Life Seattle was born.
Marilyn Vancil: What is Seattle's Collective Enneagram Number?
Marilyn Vancil is an author, coach and Certified Enneagram Professional. On this episode, Tyler and Marilyn dive deep into understanding the Enneagram and how this ancient practice can transform your life for the better. We also discuss how Seattle’s collective Enneagram number is pushing our city forward.
AnitaB.org: Creating a More Diverse World in Technology
Tyler Gorsline: Winter Warmth Coat Drive 2019 | The Collective & A Seattle Church
Tyler Gorsline is a long time advocate for the homeless in Seattle and the lead pastor at A Seattle Church, a church start up that’s focus is to serve the city of Seattle’s greatest needs. ASC has partnered with The Collective, a popular urban co-working space and social club on Dexter in downtown Seattle to open the doors to hundreds of Seattle homeless, fix them a meal and give them a coat. Listen in as we discuss unorthodox faith in a liberal city, and how you listener can make a tangible impact on those sleeping on our cold streets.
Thomas Kohnstamm: Exploring Seattle's Gritty Side in Lake City
Ever wonder why Lake City way gets such a bad rap? From pot shops to strip clubs, Lake City has often been seen as the blemish on Seattle’s sexy tech image. But little do the haters know, Lake City is one of Seattle’s cultural and culinary treasures. On this episode, Tyler sits down with author and Lake City native, Thomas Kohnstamm. His dry and witty perspective on Seattle’s changing landscape is perfect for Rise Seattle’s first episode of 2019.
Buki - Innovating Luxury Clothing with Fiber Technology
CONFESSION: The first thing I do when I get home is take off my uncomfortable dress shoes and pants and throw on my cozy sweats. Sometimes I do this before I even say hi to my family. I know it’s bad… But dress clothes are just uncomfortable! Maybe you’re like me. You want to look good in your clothing but it’s hard to find work clothes that are stylish and comfortable. Buki, a Seattle based clothing company is here to make your comfort dreams a reality.
Brian Howe: Continuing Seattle's Legacy of Health Care Innovation
Brian Howe has started and sold his own socially conscious law firm, founded Impact Hub - a co-working space geared towards nonprofits and B Corp companies and has recently co-founded and is the acting CEO at Format Health - a company that’s built a mobile Cardiac Arrest Guidance System that is saving lives and innovating health care data capturing at the same time.
Aswin Pranam: Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Startup Development in Seattle
Ever had an idea for a business but didn't know where to start to create it? Research shows that one of the key barriers to a successful and sustainable company is a lack of mentorship and camaraderie. On today's episode, Tyler talks with Aswin Pranam, Co-Director at the Founder Institute Seattle - the world's premier pre-seed startup accelerator.
Wayne Heller: The Griswold Family of Halloween
Each year, the Heller family picks a theme and decorates their Walligford, Seattle house with Hollywood worthy props for Halloween. From a Willy Wonka theme with an actual chocolate river to a Stranger Things theme with electrical current patterns flowing through lights, the Heller’s have found a way to bond as a family and entertain all of Seattle at the same time.
Zach Wingfield, ZWING Films: Contributing a New Style to Seattle’s Car Culture
Zach Wingfield is a creative producer and visionary filmmaker based out of Seattle, WA. With over 42k YouTube subscribers to his channel ZwingFilms, Zach has built a platform that’s allowed him to work with some of the most prestigious car brands around the world. Sit back and enjoy my interview with Zach Wingfield as he shares stories from his world travels in the car industry and the many lessons he’s learned from an aspiring entrepreneur in Seattle.
Is Seattle Falling? Signs of an economic correction
Since September 2016, Seattle has been the hottest housing market in the country. Home prices here have grown about $200,000. But all of that changed in August of 2018 when inventory almost tripled and home prices fell on average $25,000. So what does this mean for the Seattle housing market? Will we see another housing crash like in 2008? Will we lose all of the equity our investments have gained? Will we be okay, Seattle?
Marshall "Stack" Reid: The Grandfather of Seattle Skateboarding
For over 30 years, Marshall has organized skate competitions, started skate companies and been an outspoken activist for the skateboarding community in Seattle. But looking out for Seattle’s future skate scene doesn't come without a few fights with the city. Sit back and enjoy our interview with the “Grandfather of Seattle Skateboarding”.
La Marzocco, Andrew Daday: Seattle's World-Class Coffee Culture
La Marzocco has been the leader in espresso machine innovations since 1927. In 2016, La Marzocco opened its cafe and showroom collaboration with KEXP across from Key Arena in downtown Seattle - a cafe experiment where each month, a new, coffee roaster or coffee brand from across the world takes over their cafe space.
SniffSpot Founder, David Adams: Seattle's Daytime Airbnb for Dogs
It's no secret that Seattle loves dogs. With more dogs than children and fourteen off-leash dog parks, being a canine in the Emerald City is a pretty good gig. But while off-leash dog parks are a great service, not all dogs are friendly. Poor dog park experiences have caused some in-city pet owners to steer clear of the off-leash park options. Sniffspot hopes to be the answer to this problem while also giving dog-loving property owners a way to make passive income.
Nate Stone, Cathedral: How Seattle Parties for Good
Ben Malcolmson: From Pee Wee Dropout to the Seahawks Sidelines
In 1995, after a disheartening Pee Wee football experience, undersized fifth-grader Ben Malcolmson solemnly vowed never to step onto a football field again. And no one was more shocked than Ben, 11 years later, to find his name on a list of football players added to the #1 ranked USC Trojan football team after their spring walk-on tryouts.
In 2010, Malcolmson was asked to move to Seattle with Head Coach, Pete Carroll, to be his Special Assistant. Ben has been with the Hawks ever since.


















