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Seattle City Makers

Jon Scholes

Booking Overview

This civic-affairs interview podcast focuses on Seattle’s business, public-sector, arts, nonprofit, and urban-development leaders, typically featuring senior executives and people behind major initiatives. Credible pitches include nonprofit CEOs, civic leaders, urban-policy experts, public officials, and executives who can discuss transformative projects, leadership lessons, or challenges facing cities; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 121

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.4k subscribers

Instagram: 67.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

threadtheorycreative@gmail.com

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Host

Jon Scholes - President & CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association and a civic leader focused on Seattle’s downtown, business environment, and urban future.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives, nonprofit founders, public officials, civic leaders, urban-policy practitioners, and leaders of major business, cultural, social-impact, or city-building initiatives.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a major organization or civic initiative, Launching or scaling programs addressing urban or social challenges, Holding senior public-sector, diplomatic, nonprofit, or business leadership roles, Organizing or delivering high-profile events and transformative projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Patrick DAmelio - Nonprofit Leadership, Job Training, Culinary Social Enterprise Programs, Organizational Changes After The Pandemic, And Farestart’s Future.

Rosanne Haggerty - Homelessness, Coordinated Approaches To Helping Unsheltered People, The Pioneer Square Project, And Community-based Solutions.

Roger Nyhus - Diplomatic Leadership, His Ambassadorial Appointment And Priorities, International Relations, And Seattle Politics.

Peter Tomozawa - Seattle’s World Cup Hosting Experience, Event Impact, Global Perceptions Of The City, And Sustaining Momentum From Major Events.

Maya Mendoza-Exstrom - Securing The World Cup Bid, The Event’s Impact On Seattle, Sports Business, Fan Engagement, And Future Major Events.

Recent Topics

Business, Urban Development, Civic Leadership, Public Policy, Nonprofits

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Seattle City Makers
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Episode 121: Grant Howard

October 27, 2026

For the better part of the past six years, the concept of office to residential conversions has been held up as a potential solution (in some cases THE solution) in downtowns across the country grappling with vacant or underused office properties. But what's a realistic expectation for conversions in Seattle? In addition to cost, what are other considerations impacting the feasibility of these types of projects? Jon and Grant Howard of Unico Properties go in-depth on these questions and more ...

Episode 120: Ben Coffman

October 13, 2026

Perhaps you’ve seen social media videos of or have heard of the residential towers under development downtown with a Boeing fuselage tucked between them. It’s a wild project and it’s just one of the many notable works constructed by Seattle firm JTM Construction. From Weyerhaeuser's headquarters and RailSpur in Pioneer Square to the F5 Tower, Stadium Place and The Jack, JTM has built or renovated a large number of notable downtown properties. Jon and JTM Construction President & CEO Ben C...

Episode 119: Meg McCann

September 29, 2026

Did you know the waters of Seattle position us at the sixgill shark capital of the world? Did you hear about a humpback whale recently appearing just 30 feet or so from Pier 59? Are you aware of the Aquarium's remote operated vehicle and the burgeoning blue tech sector in Seattle? We're diving into the deep end with Seattle Aquarium President & CEO Meg McCann.  Meg and Jon discuss the Aquarium's upcoming 50th anniversary; the technology and innovation behind their work; Seattle's global i...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Seattle City Makers?

Seattle City Makers is hosted by Jon Scholes. Its publicly listed email is threadtheorycreative@gmail.com. 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 Seattle City Makers?

The publicly listed email for Seattle City Makers: threadtheorycreative@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Seattle City Makers have?

Podseeker estimates Seattle City Makers reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Seattle City Makers?

Seattle City Makers typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, nonprofit founders, public officials, civic leaders, urban-policy practitioners, and leaders of major business, cultural, social-impact, or city-building initiatives. Common among recent guests: Leading a major organization or civic initiative; Launching or scaling programs addressing urban or social challenges; Holding senior public-sector, diplomatic, nonprofit, or business leadership roles. Recent guests include Patrick DAmelio, Rosanne Haggerty, and Roger Nyhus.

How hard is it to get booked on Seattle City Makers?

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

What topics does Seattle City Makers cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Urban Development, Civic Leadership, Public Policy, and Nonprofits. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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