Best Mbta Podcasts (2025)

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Taking The RIDE: How Michele Stiehler is Elevating Paratransit at MBTA 27:20

3d ago27:20

27:20

Michele Stiehler knows paratransit inside and out. After 35 years at New Jersey Transit, she brought her deep operational experience to Boston’s MBTA, where she now oversees one of the largest and most complex paratransit systems in the country. In this episode, Paul Comfort talks with Michele about her leadership philosophy, the importance of fron…

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Presenting: The Kingmaker Histories 30:33

4d ago30:33

30:33

Presenting: The Kingmaker Histories Episode 3: Remedial Haggling Hey Friends! This week, we’re excited to share a fantastic steampunk fantasy fiction podcast that we adore, The Kingmaker Histories, produced by We Are Not Alone and created by our friend Meg Molloy Tuten. Set in a fictional European republic in the years leading up to World War One, …

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From 0 to 200: Jeremi Bumpus on Building 207 New Bus Stops with Tech and Tenacity 29:17

10d ago29:17

29:17

What happens when a millennial with a higher ed background takes the wheel of a legacy transit agency? You get 207 new bus stops, a real-time tracking app, and a fresh vision for Western Kentucky mobility. In this episode of Transit Unplugged Podcast, Paul Comfort talks with Jeremi Bumpus, Executive Director of Paducah Transit Authority, about lead…

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Leading Transit on Three Continents: Graeme Legh on Growth, Innovation, and Kelsian’s Future 26:57

17d ago26:57

26:57

In this episode of Transit Unplugged Podcast, Paul Comfort talks with Graeme Legh, the new CEO of Kelsian Group, one of the world’s leading transit and mobility operators. From ferries off the coast of Australia to motorcoach operations across the U.S., Graeme shares how Kelsian is tackling growth, innovation, and sustainability across three contin…

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Presenting: Moonburn 30:44

24d ago30:44

30:44

Presenting: Moonburn Chapter 1 Hi Friends! This week, we’re excited to introduce you to MOONBURN, a brand new young adult, queer, slice-of-life podcast from our friends over at August Year Round Productions. In the series premiere, Lucas (Anthony Keyvan) arrives at Bourbon Street Boarding, and discovers a cassette tape the room’s first occupant, Ca…

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Building a Better T and A Better City with Kate Dineen 54:46

24d ago54:46

54:46

In this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined by Kate Dineen, President and CEO of A Better City. Kate shares how her organization is working to shape a more sustainable, connected, and competitive Greater Boston through strategic investments in transportation, infrastructure, and land use. We talk about the role transit plays in economic growth,…

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From Operator to Officer: Dwight Ferrell on Leading SMART Transit Across Southeast Michigan 26:24

24d ago26:24

26:24

From driving a bus in Dallas to leading one of the largest transit systems in the Midwest, Dwight Ferrell’s story is the blueprint for leadership rooted in experience. In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort rides along with Dwight, General Manager of the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), for a candid …

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Moving the Masses: M.J. Maynard on the Power of Las Vegas Transit’s One-of-a-Kind Agency Model 31:16

1M ago31:16

31:16

This week on Transit Unplugged, Paul visits Las Vegas to talk with M.J. Maynard, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). From managing traffic for massive events like the Las Vegas Marathon and Formula 1, to running one of the busiest bus-only transit systems in the U.S., M.J. gives us a behind-the-scenes look at wha…

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From Hydrogen to the World Cup: John Rossant on the Future of Mobility 30:14

1M ago30:14

30:14

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort sits down with John Rossant, founder and CEO of CoMotion, to explore what’s next for cities, transit, and technology. From preparing for mega-events like the World Cup to pioneering hydrogen-powered aviation, John shares how CoMotion is helping shape the future of urban mobility—with a pasta recipe…

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Texas Transit Trends: Live from the Texas Transit Association Conference in McAllen 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

Please subscribe to our newsletter! This week on Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort hosts a special episode recorded live at the 2025 Texas Transit Association Conference in McAllen, Texas. In this roundtable, Paul speaks with five accomplished Texas transit leaders about the realities of running transit systems across Texas—from expansive rural regio…

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Mayor Koch talks about Upcoming Roadwork, MBTA Ferry Service in Quincy, Updates on New Furnace Brook Clubhouse, New Animal Care Facility, Public Safety HQ 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

Mayor Koch talks about Upcoming Roadwork, MBTA Ferry Service in Quincy, Updates on New Furnace Brook Clubhouse, New Animal Care Facility, Public Safety HQBy Mark Carey & Mayor Tom Koch

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Optimal Mix: Light Rail vs. Bus Rapid Transit with Professor Niels van Oort 38:34

2M ago38:34

38:34

Join Paul Comfort on this episode of Transit Unplugged for an insightful conversation with Professor Niels van Oort, Associate Professor of Public Transport and Shared Mobility at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and co-director of the Smart Public Transport Lab. Paul and Niels explore critical considerations in transit planning, i…

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Representing the Riders with Senator Brendan Crighton 32:07

2M ago32:07

32:07

On this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined by Senator Brendan Crighton of the Third Essex district. Senator Crighton chats with us about his district’s relationship to transit, how transit helps provide economic development to the region, and what T projects are particularly exciting to his constituents. We’ll hear about electrification, ferry…

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Mobility Redefined: Exploring Global Transit Trends with Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz 36:10

2M ago36:10

36:10

In this special episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort welcomes Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz, host of Mobility Redefined, the new sister podcast of Transit Unplugged. Dr. Yildizögz, a leading global expert in public transportation and former senior director at UITP, shares his personal journey into transportation, driven by childhood memories in his fath…

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Exploring Tucson's Transit Future with Mikel Oglesby 37:09

2M ago37:09

37:09

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Tucson, Arizona’s SunTran transit system with General Manager Mikel Oglesby. Host Paul Comfort and Mikel explore the city’s transit modes, budget, and future projects, including the innovative Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plans. Discover Mikel's unique journey in public transit, from his childhood riding buses with his f…

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Presenting: Waiting for October 19:43

2M ago19:43

19:43

Prologue - “Story Time” Karo tells Yvonne a bedtime story about the monster world. Transcript: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2024/10/wfo-s1-prologue-transcript/ Today's episode featured Robin Regalado as Karo and Tina Case as Yvvone. Written by D.J. Sylvis; sound design is by Caroline Mincks. Theme music is “An Autumn Tale” by Trace Callahan. Co…

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Inside Amtrak: Growth, Modernization, and High-Speed Rail with CEO Stephen Gardner 35:20

2M ago35:20

35:20

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort interviews Stephen Gardner, CEO of Amtrak, at their Washington, DC headquarters. They discuss Amtrak's record ridership of 32.8 million passengers in the past year, recent capital investments totaling $4.5 billion, and the introduction of new Acela trains. Gardner shares insights into Amtrak's…

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A Lifetime in the Business of Moving People with Tom Drozt 26:15

3M ago26:15

26:15

After decades at transit agencies across the U.S., Tom Drozt decided at 56 to retire, spend time with his family, work on his yard, and find some new passions to put his energy into. Turns out transit is his passion, so before long he was out of retirement and at MARTA in Atlanta running bus operations. Now the CEO of Ben Franklin Transit in Southe…

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Brisbane’s Dynamic Transit System with City Councillor Ryan Murphy 18:57

3M ago18:57

18:57

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort interviews Ryan Murphy, the Chair of the City Council's Transportation Committee in Brisbane, while riding one of Brisbane’s famous CityCat ferries to talk about the vibrant and evolving transit system in this river city. Episode Highlights: CityCat Ferries: Discover the unique CityCat ferry servic…

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Electrifying Chile’s Transport: A Conversation with Transport Minister Juan Carlos Muñoz 38:37

3M ago38:37

38:37

This is a special episode of Transit Unplugged from our sister podcast, Mobility Redefined. Learn more about this great new show on their website: https://mobilityredefined.com/. Below are the original show notes for the episode: In this episode of Mobility Redefined, host Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Juan Carlos Muñoz, Chile’s Minister of Transp…

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Greater Boston

Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason

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Spilling the T

Spilling the T

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Critical Transit

Critical Transit

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Transit Unplugged

Paul Comfort, SVP Modaxo

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City View- Quincy, MA

Mark Carey & Mayor Tom Koch

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Radio Boston

WBUR

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BUNS Podcast

BU News Service

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Taking The RIDE: How Michele Stiehler is Elevating Paratransit at MBTA 27:20

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Presenting: The Kingmaker Histories 30:33

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From 0 to 200: Jeremi Bumpus on Building 207 New Bus Stops with Tech and Tenacity 29:17

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Leading Transit on Three Continents: Graeme Legh on Growth, Innovation, and Kelsian’s Future 26:57

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Presenting: Moonburn 30:44

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Building a Better T and A Better City with Kate Dineen 54:46

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From Operator to Officer: Dwight Ferrell on Leading SMART Transit Across Southeast Michigan 26:24

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Moving the Masses: M.J. Maynard on the Power of Las Vegas Transit’s One-of-a-Kind Agency Model 31:16

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From Hydrogen to the World Cup: John Rossant on the Future of Mobility 30:14

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Texas Transit Trends: Live from the Texas Transit Association Conference in McAllen 36:38

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Mayor Koch talks about Upcoming Roadwork, MBTA Ferry Service in Quincy, Updates on New Furnace Brook Clubhouse, New Animal Care Facility, Public Safety HQ 26:35

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Optimal Mix: Light Rail vs. Bus Rapid Transit with Professor Niels van Oort 38:34

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Representing the Riders with Senator Brendan Crighton 32:07

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Mobility Redefined: Exploring Global Transit Trends with Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz 36:10

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Exploring Tucson's Transit Future with Mikel Oglesby 37:09

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Presenting: Waiting for October 19:43

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Inside Amtrak: Growth, Modernization, and High-Speed Rail with CEO Stephen Gardner 35:20

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A Lifetime in the Business of Moving People with Tom Drozt 26:15

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Brisbane’s Dynamic Transit System with City Councillor Ryan Murphy 18:57

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Electrifying Chile’s Transport: A Conversation with Transport Minister Juan Carlos Muñoz 38:37