The 'Total Clarity' Podcast

We've finally reached the end of the road: 52 weeks, 7,000 miles, 14 million steps and a wedding to seal the year. This week, we recap our euphoric marathon wedding day with good friend Matt Humphrey as well as reflect on what the project meant to us and where we go from here. 

"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2011 death of James McGoey, 43. McGoey was shot by an off-duty NYPD officer while robbing a pharmacy for prescription drugs. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit:     https://highleyvarlet.com/posts/Use_of_Force

On this week's episode, we commemorate the upcoming 20th anniversary of September 11th with a visit to memorials in all five boroughs, including the rebuilt - and still rebuilding - World Trade Center complex. All memorials visited were found via the 9/11 Memorial website, which documents every 9/11 memorial site throughout NYC and around the world. 

"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2017 death of Mario Sanabria, 69. Sanabria was shot by police entering his apartment while executing a no knock warrant for a narcotics investigation unrelated to Sanabria. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit:     https://highleyvarlet.com/posts/Use_of_Force

It's our 50th week (!!) of 5 marathons a week and we're celebrating by going sporty, visiting all the major stadiums in NYC: MSG, Barclays Center, Citi Field and Yankee Stadium. Joining us for the podcast is New York City Super Fan Kevin Corrigan, a Queens native and 38 year Yankees season ticket holder. We cover everything about his history of fandom, from the most memorable games he's seen, the famous athletes he's met and all the sports road trips along the way.

"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2013 death of Kyam Livingston, 37. Livingston died in custody at Brooklyn Central Booking after being ignored by officers for seven hours while complaining of abdominal pain. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit:     https://highleyvarlet.com/posts/Use_of_Force

It's our last of our movie-themed walks, and this week we're tracking down the locations referenced in Spike Lee's 2002 film '25th Hour'. Joining us to discuss the film is talented and insightful NYC filmmaker James Morrison. We talk the iconic 'F*ck New York' scene on which the route is based, how the film has aged over the past twenty years, the relationship between NYC 2002 vs. NYC 2021, and so much more.  

"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss police shooting of an Unidentified Man in December of 2015 during an automobile chase. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit:     https://highleyvarlet.com/posts/Use_of_Force

It's our last full week in Brooklyn and we're spending the episode touring one of our favorite spots in the city: Marine Park. We tour its marshlands in search of beat up car wrecks and talk what it feels like being so close to the project's end.  Plus, we talk some details into our wedding just four weeks away at this same park!

"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2012 death of Shantel Davis, 23. Davis was shot by a police officer after being pursued for reckless driving. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit:     https://highleyvarlet.com/posts/Use_of_Force

On this week's walk, we go hopping around Brooklyn to visit the high schools of the borough's greatest female musical talent. From Carole King to Lil' Kim to 'Babs' herself, we learn the fascinating backgrounds of both the buildings and the stars.  

"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2014 death of Osbourne Broadie, 39. Broadie was shot by police officers following a domestic dispute after charging at them with a pair of hair clippers. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit:     https://highleyvarlet.com/posts/Use_of_Force

We're back in Brooklyn for the month of May and this week we're doing something we've yet to do this project: basing a large portion of our marathon route off an existing tour. It's an educational program called 'In Pursuit of Freedom,' developed to highlight the rich history of the Brooklyn abolitionist movement. Areas visited this week include DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights and the Weeksville section of Crown Heights. 'In Pursuit of Freedom' was developed by the Brooklyn Historical Society, the Irondale Ensemble Project and the Weeksville Heritage Center.

"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2011 death of James Young, 49. Young was choked to death by officers while they were in the area investigating an unrelated drug case. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit:     https://highleyvarlet.com/posts/Use_of_Force

It's the last week of our month in the Bronx and we're out exploring the South East coast, including the expansive Ferry Point Park. Topics this episode include model airplanes, the time Jessi was a waitress for Bill De Blasio, and our overall impression of the Bronx after 500 miles. Plus it's that time again: our Mileage Report upate!

"Use of Force" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we're walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2016 death of Manuel Rosales, 35. Rosales was shot by police after responding to calls of a domestic dispute / mental health episode. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit:     https://highleyvarlet.com/posts/Use_of_Force

Our third week of touring the Bronx finds us in a totally new environment even after 10 months of city walking: the seaside town and natural landscape of the Pelham Bay region! We walk the length of City island to show off its unique charms then head over to Pelham Bay to explore its beaches, coastal trails and abandoned ruins.  

\"Use of Force\" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we\'re walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2019 death of Antonio Williams, 27, and Officer Brian Mulkeen, 33. Williams was approached by plainclothes officers while waiting for a car and a struggle ensued. Mulkeen shot Williams multiple times before being shot himself being shot by friendly fire. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit:  \r\n\n\n \r\n\n\nhttps://highleyvarlet.com/posts/Use_of_Force\r\n

It\'s week two of our month in the Bronx and we\'re back in garden mode visiting the premiere flowering venue of NYC, the New York Botanical Gardens! We hit the peak of the season this time around and catch an extra surprise: the premiere of Yayoi Kusama\'s new exhibit \'Cosmic Nature\'. Lots to explore on this episode; come take a walk around with us!\r\n

\"Use of Force\" is a sub-series of the podcast where we highlight one instance of NYPD use of lethal force over the past decade along the route we\'re walking for the week. The name refers to the Use of Force reports the NYPD generates each year where descriptions of these events are compiled. This week we discuss the 2018 death of Michael Hansford, 52. Hansford was shot by police while carrying a knife during a dispute with his landlord. For more information including a mapping of lethal force in New York over the past decade, visit:  \r\n\n\n \r\n\n\nhttps://highleyvarlet.com/posts/Use_of_Force\r\n