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Dwell Time, a transit podcast

Denis Agar, Rodney Chan

Booking Overview

A Canadian transit advocacy show where hosts dig into how cities improve bus and rail through policy, campaigns, and community organizing. It’s a strong platform for transportation advocates, planners, and civic leaders to share on-the-ground wins and challenges across Canada.

Metrics

Episodes: 9

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

Instagram: 211 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mailbag@dwelltime.ca

cariad@keigher.ca

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Host

Denis Agar - Co-host of Dwell Time, discussing transit in Canada, from buses to trains, with a focus on advocacy in Canadian cities.

Rodney Chan - Co-host of Dwell Time, discussing transit in Canada (buses to trains) and advocacy efforts across Canadian cities.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Transportation/transit advocates, community organizers, student or civic leaders, transit rider groups (e.g., advocacy org representatives), planners, and media creators with credible on-the-ground experience related to Canadian transit.
Required Achievements:  
Led or organized transit advocacy efforts, Produced transportation education/content, Achieved service changes or protected transit initiatives, Published/commissioned survey research or advocated for major transit projects, Recognized collaboration with major media or creator networks

Recent Guest Discussions

Arden English - Transit Advocacy And City Planning Context In British Columbia; Vancouver And Toronto Pedestrianization Pilots; Experience Traveling On VIA Rail’s The Canadian.

Emily Stremel - How Transit Advocacy Developed In Edmonton/alberta; Challenges And Strengths For Improving Transit; Includes Discussion Of Her Insights Into The Music Scene In Toronto And Montreal.

Damian Mikhail - Transit Advocacy Wins And Setbacks; R4 Rapidbus Expansion; Return Of Late-night Bus Service In Waterloo; Abacus Survey Support For ALTO High-speed Rail Between Toronto And Quebec City.

Recent Topics

Transportation, Transit, Advocacy, Urban Planning, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Dwell Time, a transit podcast
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Episode 9 - From Education to NUMTOT (with Jerome Horne)

October 02, 2026

Sorry for the lateness of this episode. We decided to push this one out a few weeks extra since Denis is going to be busy with two elections a week apart in British Columbia taking up a majority of his time.Jerome Horne has been a bright presence on social media, always posting about transportation and urbanism but with a personal, joyful flair. In his day job, he's worked on major rapid transit projects across the US, as well as in advocacy and consulting. But he has a degree in music! We ta...

Episode 8 - When Driving is Not an Option (with Anna Zivarts)

September 02, 2026

Guest host, Emily Stremel!Denis and Emily alongside guest, Anna discuss transit news in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Seattle plus how disability and transit intersect.Anna Zivarts is a visually impaired parent and author of When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency (Island/Princeton University Press, 2024). She is also the founder and executive director of the Nondrivers Alliance, and earned undergraduate and master’s degrees from Stanford University. Zivarts sits on the bo...

Episode 7 - Church Street, the big soccer (football) game, and travelling on VIA Rail (w/ The Greater Discussions)

June 17, 2026

We're joined by Arden English, who is an undergraduate student studying planning at Simon Fraser University. He also produces educational videos on his YouTube channel “The Greater Discussions” covering topics around city planning and transportation within the context of British Columbia and has also been collaborating with the CBC Creator Network, bringing his YouTube style to a national audience.Arden and Denis discuss their local insights into the closure of Granville Street for the durati...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Dwell Time, a transit podcast
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How do I get in touch with Dwell Time, a transit podcast?

Dwell Time, a transit podcast is hosted by Denis Agar and Rodney Chan. Its publicly listed emails are mailbag@dwelltime.ca and cariad@keigher.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Dwell Time, a transit podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Dwell Time, a transit podcast: mailbag@dwelltime.ca and cariad@keigher.ca.

How many listeners does Dwell Time, a transit podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Dwell Time, a transit podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Dwell Time, a transit podcast?

Dwell Time, a transit podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Transportation/transit advocates, community organizers, student or civic leaders, transit rider groups (e.g., advocacy org representatives), planners, and media creators with credible on-the-ground experience related to Canadian transit. Common among recent guests: Led or organized transit advocacy efforts; Produced transportation education/content; Achieved service changes or protected transit initiatives. Recent guests include Arden English, Emily Stremel, and Damian Mikhail.

How hard is it to get booked on Dwell Time, a transit podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Dwell Time, a transit podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Transportation, Transit, Advocacy, Urban Planning, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mailbag@dwelltime.ca

cariad@keigher.ca

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