The Bench Podcast

The Bench Podcast is hosted by Robert Galinsky and is recorded live in the streets, replete with all of its burps, bumps, and bruises. Galinsky speaks to people who are experiencing homelessness, have experienced homelessness, or are deeply involved in changing the lives of people who are affected by homelessness. We've left the controlled confines of a sound booth and the clean comfort of the studio. We're live in the trenches and on the benches, unscripted and uninhibited.

JOANN

Episode 1 takes place in a parking lot on San Pedro Street in Downtown LA. We are speaking with Joann, 70 years old, from New Jersey. rt 15:20

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MARY

JOANN

Episode 2 takes place in a car/home cruising down the 405 in LA. We are speaking with Mary, 43 years old, from Los Angeles. rt 15:03

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RYAN

JOANN

RYAN

Episode 3 takes place on Hollywood Boulevard. We are speaking with Ryan, 36 years old, from Texas. rt 9:44

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ROSE

TYLER

RYAN

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Episode 4 takes place on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. We are speaking with Rose, 44 years old, from texas. rt 11:31

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TOM

TYLER

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Episode 5 takes place on Van Ness Boulevard in Los Angeles. We are speaking with Tom, 33 years old, from Ohio. rt 11:38

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TYLER

Episode 6 takes place on a median on Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles. We are speaking with Tyler, 27 years old from Florida. rt 16:40

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