Ever wondered if the street you walk on to get to work, school, or the grocery store was once—or is still—walked by pioneers and leaders who shaped industries, fields, and cultural trends?
In the noise of everyday life, I strive to surface these stories—to ground myself and others in our surroundings and to draw inspiration from them.
Tune in to this monthly series, where we explore one individual from Seattle and one from the Boston area on the first Saturday of each month in 2026. We’re still experimenting with the format and structure, and as an early listener, you’ll have the chance to help shape what this becomes.
If there are people from these cities (popular or not) that you’re especially passionate or curious about, share their names through this quick form. You might even be invited to join our discussion panel.
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Amar Bose: Former MIT Professor and Founder of Bose Corporation. Electrical Engineer and Sound Engineer.
Jimi Hendrix: American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Seattle, considered one of the most influential and important guitarists in history.
Peter Chermayeff: Primary Architect and Designer of the Original New England Aquarium in Boston.
Tom Hennes: Founder of Thinc Design, the firm behind the Ocean Pavilion at the Seattle Aquarium.
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Thomas A. Furness III: American Inventor, Professor, and Virtual Reality Pioneer based in Seattle.
Flavia Sparacino: Founder of Sensing Places, a MIT Media Lab spinoff that Specializes in Immersive Spaces.
First broadcast at 2 pm EST on Feb 7