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Hosted by Jonathan Sposato · society · EN · 26 episodes
Start here. Go everywhere. The Seattle podcast that showcases why Seattle is a world class city in the center of ideas and innovation that impact the entire world. This is a city that punches above it's weight and is a world class city even if others don't know it yet. We let you in on the city's great stories, diving deep into the city's most exciting and interesting issues via guests from the world of politics, TV, science, sports, music, and culture for often deeply insightful conversations. You will leave inspired.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
29%
Guest openness
Selective
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Seattle is hosted by Jonathan Sposato. The show has published 26 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Mónica Guzmán: Curiosity’s Great Connector" (14 October 2026, 67 minutes), "Lucien Postlewaite: Lessons from a Lifetime of Dance" (13 May 2026, 46 minutes), and "Andrew Yang: The AI Plot Twist, Politics, & What’s Next" (12 March 2026, 53 minutes).
Seattle publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 26 episodes.
Booking probability for Seattle is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Seattle requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Seattle's contact route on record: public web form.
Jonathan Sposato hosts Seattle, a society show with 26 episodes published.
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Episode #25
What happens when we get curious about people we disagree with? Journalist, author, and podcast host Mónica Guzmán has made that question central to her work, drawing on her own experience navigating political...
Episode #24
After nearly two decades at Pacific Northwest Ballet—where he was one of the company’s longest-running principal dancers and an audience favorite— Lucien Postlewaite is stepping into retirement at the end of the season...
Episode #23
Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang joins Seattle magazine publisher Jonathan Sposato to talk about AI and the economic shifts it’s driving. Yang reflects on the ideas behind his 2020 campaign...
Episode #22
In this special episode, we sit down with Bruce Harrell, the 57th and current Mayor of Seattle. Beyond the office, who is the man leading our city? Join us as we pull back the curtain to learn more about his story, his...
Episode #21
In this episode Jonathan Sposato sits down with Javier Saade; Saade is a recent Seattle transplant and a seasoned leader committed to making a meaningful impact on the city’s economic and entrepreneurial landscape. From...
Episode #20
Adam Miller, vice president for admissions and financial aid at Whitman College, is pulling back the curtain to give us an exclusive look at how college admissions really work. In this episode, he brings fresh insight...
Episode #19
Scott Stulen is bringing fresh energy to the Seattle Art Museum. In this episode, he shares his vision for making SAM more accessible and community-focused, his journey to the Pacific Northwest, and how pop culture —...
Episode #18
Woodland Park Zoo CEO Alejandro Grajal wants you to think differently about zoos. In this episode, he talks about conservation, climate action, and how zoos can serve as civic spaces. He also shares what’s coming next...
Episode #17
Want to understand AI? When we think about the future of technology, it’s easy to picture flashy gadgets or complex code. But today’s guest reminds us that behind every innovation, there are people — thoughtful...
Episode #16
Spencer Frazer is exemplary of multiple talents and multiple acts. Hear his journey of working on top secret government projects, to being a maker of combat knives, to finally emerging as one of the top painters in our...
Episode #15
Peter Tomozawa, CEO of the Seattle World Cup organizing committee, chats about how Seattle snagged the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He discusses the hustle of local leaders, the importance of community support, and how the...
Episode #14
Peter Tomozawa is the CEO of the Seattle World Cup Organizing Committee, responsible for readying our city for the biggest show in the world. He was also the prior president of the Seattle Sounders, and has had one of...
Episode #13
University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce discusses the end of the encampment, why college is more affordable than it seems, and the enormous economic impact of university research.
Episode #12
There are few people in the Pacific Northwest who have successfully navigated tech, economic development, venture capital, and nonprofits. Our esteemed guest, Rebecca Lovell, is one such individual who has done this in...
Episode #11
Tom Mara planned to retire when he left Seattle nonprofit radio station KEXP after two stints totaling 34 years. That didn’t last long. In August 2022, Mara accepted the CEO job at the Seattle International Film...
Episode #10
Attorney Anne Bremner has been involved in several high-profile cases, including those involving Mary Kay LeTourneau, Ann Rule, and Amanda Knox. She is also an author and media personality, commenting on numerous court...
Episode #9
Michelle Li famously created the Very Asian Foundation after a viewer in St. Louis sent her a racist email telling her to “keep her Korean to herself” and of being “very Asian” after she mentioned on-air that she...
Episode #8
Longtime 5th Avenue Theatre Managing Director Bernie Griffin just retired, but she remains a staunch advocate for an arts community she helped create. In the latest episode of the Seattle magazine podcast, Griffin...
Episode #7
Growing up with an NBA star taught Donald Watts untold lessons. Donald is now a full-time caretaker for his father, Sonics legend Slick Watts, who suffered a devastating stroke two years ago. Donald recounts his...
Episode #5
The Boys in The Boat author Daniel James Brown discusses how he first learned of the triumph of the University of Washington's crew team in the 1936 Olympics and how he connected with the family of one of the rowers.
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