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Beyond Our Bridge

7 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

There's more to West Seattle, Burien, White Center, and Vashon than traffic and endless bridge repair. Hosts Sean Crowder and Jodie O'Toole want to introduce you to these unique and vibrant neighborhoods beyond the bridge. Learn what these great communities have to offer; join Sean and Jodie every second and fourth Tuesday of the month to discover Beyond Our Bridge. Wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Episodes

It's Cold Beyond Our Bridge

January 12, 2022 03:47 - 24 minutes - 56.9 MB

In this episode, Sean has some sort of weird beef about people who love dogs, cats, and hummingbirds, and Jodie pretends to care about Sean's opinions. We hope you turn out to see the BOB team live for our next episode, and we sincerely hope you survive this one. No dogs, cats, or hummingbirds were injured in the making of this podcast. 

Introducing Beyond Our Bridge

December 22, 2021 06:34 - 17 minutes - 41.8 MB

There's more to West Seattle, Burien, White Center, and Vashon than traffic and endless bridge repair. Hosts Sean Crowder and Jodie O'Toole want to introduce you to these unique and vibrant neighborhoods beyond the bridge. Learn what these great communities have to offer; join Sean and Jodie every first and third Tuesday of the month to discover Beyond Our Bridge. Wherever you listen to podcasts!

Adoption in the Northwest

October 13, 2021 05:07 - 51 minutes - 36.6 MB

If you're considering adopting a child, you're going to want to listen to this episode. Host Sean Crowder talks with adoption lawyer Janna Annest of Lirhus, Keckemet, & Annest PLC, and Sharon and Andrew Mead, parents of three adopted children. What do you need to know before you begin? Who will you want to walk alongside you on this journey?  Hear the amazing stories from Andrew and Sharon and get great advice from a lawyer who's been there herself. Resources: Janna Annest: janna@lk...

An Evening at Emerald Downs

August 14, 2021 02:56 - 26 minutes - 19.4 MB

One of the jewels of the Northwest is the Emerald Downs Racetrack. Situated in Auburn, Washington, with an amazing view of Mt. Rainier, it's a really fun place to spend an evening or sunny Saturday with friends and family. The good folks of Emerald Downs gave us amazing access to record a podcast episode there: we met the horses, talked with an amazing jockey, and heard the dulcet tones of the race announcer up-close.  Have a listen, then visit the Downs for their annual Longacres Mile —...

How to Buy or Sell a Home in the Pacific Northwest

August 12, 2021 04:04 - 34 minutes - 25.1 MB

The Pacific Northwest is a very nice place to live. And apparently everyone knows it, because it's a super-hot housing market. In this episode, your guide to All Things Northwest, Sean Crowder, speaks with brokers Emily Austin and Eric Martin of Austin & Martin, part of Metropolist, and Loan Originator Robert Jack of NFM Lending.  They talk about the do's (get into the market ASAP, know how much you can borrow before you fall in love with a house) and the don'ts (don't write a "love lett...

Long-Term Care in Washington State

July 20, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22.7 MB

A new tax is soon to be introduced in Washington State — if you aren't enrolled in a private long-term care plan, your employer will need to collect an assessment from your paychecks to be added to the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program fund. Many of us don't know anything about this program, but fortunately, Sean Crowder and Tina Bendermacher do!  In this episode, learn more about the LTSS Program, the benefits and drawbacks, the necessity of having a long-term care plan, and...

What to Know Northwest

July 18, 2021 18:57 - 52 seconds - 1.83 MB

There's no better place to live than the Pacific Northwest, says Sean Crowder. And he should know — he's traveled the world a bunch of times, but he always comes home to the great PNW. And now, he'd like to introduce you. Whether you come to stay or just to play, there are so many wonderful things to do and people to meet. From the mountains to the Sound, from the wineries to the microbrews, and everything in-between, we hope you'll come along on the journey. Join Sean and his guests, ev...