We've finally reached the end of the road: 52 weeks, 7,000 miles, 14 million steps and a wedding to seal the year. This week, we recap our euphoric marathon wedding day with good friend Matt Humphrey as well as reflect on what the project meant to us and where we go from here.
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2011 death of James McGoey, 43. McGoey was shot by an off-duty NYPD officer while robbing a pharmacy for prescription drugs. For more information including a mapping of lethal force ...
On this week's episode, we commemorate the upcoming 20th anniversary of September 11th with a visit to memorials in all five boroughs, including the rebuilt - and still rebuilding - World Trade Center complex. All memorials visited were found via the 9/11 Memorial website, which documents every 9/11 memorial site throughout NYC and around the world.
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2017 death of Mario Sanabria, 69. Sanabria was shot by police entering his apartment while executing a no knock warrant for a narcotics investigation unrelated to Sanabria. For more ...
It's our 50th week (!!) of 5 marathons a week and we're celebrating by going sporty, visiting all the major stadiums in NYC: MSG, Barclays Center, Citi Field and Yankee Stadium. Joining us for the podcast is New York City Super Fan Kevin Corrigan, a Queens native and 38 year Yankees season ticket holder. We cover everything about his history of fandom, from the most memorable games he's seen, the famous athletes he's met and all the sports road trips along the way.
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2013 death of Kyam Livingston, 37. Livingston died in custody at Brooklyn Central Booking after being ignored by officers for seven hours while complaining of abdominal pain. For mor...
It's our last of our movie-themed walks, and this week we're tracking down the locations referenced in Spike Lee's 2002 film '25th Hour'. Joining us to discuss the film is talented and insightful NYC filmmaker James Morrison. We talk the iconic 'F*ck New York' scene on which the route is based, how the film has aged over the past twenty years, the relationship between NYC 2002 vs. NYC 2021, and so much more.
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss police shooting of an Unidentified Man in December of 2015 during an automobile chase. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit: h...
It's our last full week in Brooklyn and we're spending the episode touring one of our favorite spots in the city: Marine Park. We tour its marshlands in search of beat up car wrecks and talk what it feels like being so close to the project's end. Plus, we talk some details into our wedding just four weeks away at this same park!
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2012 death of Shantel Davis, 23. Davis was shot by a police officer after being pursued for reckless driving. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York ove...
On this week's walk, we go hopping around Brooklyn to visit the high schools of the borough's greatest female musical talent. From Carole King to Lil' Kim to 'Babs' herself, we learn the fascinating backgrounds of both the buildings and the stars.
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2014 death of Osbourne Broadie, 39. Broadie was shot by police officers following a domestic dispute after charging at them with a pair of hair clippers. For more information includi...
We're back in Brooklyn for the month of May and this week we're doing something we've yet to do this project: basing a large portion of our marathon route off an existing tour. It's an educational program called 'In Pursuit of Freedom,' developed to highlight the rich history of the Brooklyn abolitionist movement. Areas visited this week include DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights and the Weeksville section of Crown Heights. 'In Pursuit of Freedom' was developed by the Brooklyn Historical...
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2011 death of James Young, 49. Young was choked to death by officers while they were in the area investigating an unrelated drug case. For more information including a mapping of let...
It's the last week of our month in the Bronx and we're out exploring the South East coast, including the expansive Ferry Point Park. Topics this episode include model airplanes, the time Jessi was a waitress for Bill De Blasio, and our overall impression of the Bronx after 500 miles. Plus it's that time again: our Mileage Report upate!
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2016 death of Manuel Rosales, 35. Rosales was shot by police after responding to calls of a domestic dispute / mental health episode. For more information including a mapping of leth...
Our third week of touring the Bronx finds us in a totally new environment even after 10 months of city walking: the seaside town and natural landscape of the Pelham Bay region! We walk the length of City island to show off its unique charms then head over to Pelham Bay to explore its beaches, coastal trails and abandoned ruins.
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2019 death of Antonio Williams, 27, and Officer Brian Mulkeen, 33. Williams was approached by plainclothes officers while waiting for a car and a struggle ensued. Mulkeen shot Willia...
It's week two of our month in the Bronx and we're back in garden mode visiting the premiere flowering venue of NYC, the New York Botanical Gardens! We hit the peak of the season this time around and catch an extra surprise: the premiere of Yayoi Kusama's new exhibit 'Cosmic Nature'. Lots to explore on this episode; come take a walk around with us!
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2018 death of Michael Hansford, 52. Hansford was shot by police while carrying a knife during a dispute with his landlord. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in...
We start our month long walk around the Bronx rambling about Van Cortlandt Park with good friend and NYC Parks professional Leila Bakhtiari. We take a high level overview of Leila's decade long work journey, talk about what makes a good NYC park bathroom, rank our favorite city parks and much more!
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2015 death of Denis Reyes, 40. Reyes was smothered by police while trying to restrain him during a mental health episode. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in ...
With this week falling between two months, it's time once again for one of our patented multi-borough treks! This time we're flipping between Queens and Brooklyn to visit their respective Botanic Gardens! Along the way we find special surprises. What you may ask? Tune in to find out!
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2014 death of Naim Owens, 22. Naim was shot by an undercover officer while walking home at night after the officer noticed him reaching for his waistband. For more information includ...
Our final week in Manhattan has us doing something we've yet to do during this project - walk interior spaces! We visited five different museums throughout the week and capped it off with a podcast recording way uptown at The Met Cloisters. Joining us for the episode is Mae Colburn - a weaver, art historian and frequent textile collaborator with Jessi. We dive deep into Renaissance-era art, discussing religious background, art technique and the massive undertaking involved in creating the tapest...
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2015 death of David Felix, 24. Two detectives entered Felix's room without a warrant on suspicion of purse theft. The ensuing chase and struggle resulted in Felix being shot at point...
This is a big week of milestones for the 'Total Clarity' project: 5,000 miles walked (and counting), the end of the winter season and the original project end were it not for the pandemic. This week, we take the opportunity to do a check-in on our project pillars - Physicality, Companionship, Communication and Clarity - to see how our pre-project goals meet our current trajectory and accomplishments. Plus, we call out 5 aspects that have changed and 5 that stayed the same since we first started....
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2016 death of Garry Conrad, 46. Conrad was shot by police after getting into a verbal altercation with them while trying to purchase alcohol. For more information including a mapping...
It's our second walk week dedicated to movie locations and we're tackling Wes Anderson's 2001 NYC dollhouse The Royal Tenenbaums. "Takin' it out and choppin' it up" with us this week is comedian, educator and longtime friend Ramsey Ess. We cover locations both BK and Manhattan, do some filmography ranking, plus talk about what it's like to know people for over a decade in New York City.
"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of lethal use of force in New York City over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2014 death of Charles Mozdir, 32. Modzir was a suspected sex offender on the run from California authorities when a television show led to information on his whereabouts,...
