Denise & James Gordon

I Could Live Here

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Ditch the guidebooks! In 2022, James and Denise (the artists formerly known as The Skiptown All-Stars) sold everything in LA and hit the road to find the best places to live in the U.S. From quirky small towns to major cities, they dish out hilarious stories, brutally honest reviews, and real-life travel tips from over 100,000 miles of exploring America. Now, they're focused on giving you all the info you need to pick YOUR new hometown!

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Denise & James Gordon

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Washougal, WA: A Family's Story and Portland's Best-Kept Secret for Remote Workers 22.08.2022 1:08:32

Join hosts Denise and James as they visit Washougal, Washington, interviewing former Los Angeles television producers Russell and Genia Stemper about finding one of the best places to live in the Pacific Northwest. The Stempers share their journey of leaving behind the LA traffic and work grind for a peaceful property overlooking the Columbia River, while maintaining successful careers through rem...

Vancouver, BC Canada: Waterfront Living Without American City Problems 18.08.2022 21:14

Hosts James and Denise share their surprise adventure to Vancouver, British Columbia. Located just 2.5 hours from Seattle, Vancouver proves to be one of the best places to live for water lovers with its stunning harbor views and walkable cityscape. The couple stays in North Vancouver (Lonsdale Quay), an up-and-coming area with abundant high-rise construction, comparing it to "Jersey City to Manhat...

Seattle, WA Unveiled: Hidden Gems in Emerald City Living 16.08.2022 41:03

Join James and Denise as they explore Seattle, WA on their journey to find where to live after selling their Los Angeles home. This episode highlights their adventures in iconic Seattle locations like Pike Place Market, Capitol Hill, and West Seattle, while navigating the city's distinctive character. They discuss Seattle's impressive public transportation system with electric buses, abundant park...

Bandon, OR: Emotional Goodbyes in Coastal Oregon - The Search for a New Hometown Begins 09.08.2022 49:19

In this emotional episode, hosts James and Denise welcome their youngest daughter Ellie as they embark on a life-changing journey to find the best places to live beyond Los Angeles. After selling their family home, the trio discusses the challenges of major life transitions while traveling to Bandon, Oregon. Ellie shares her mixed feelings about leaving for Seattle University as a D1 volleyball pl...

Los Angeles, CA Part 2: Escaping Los Angeles - Top 5 Reasons We're Leaving 03.08.2022 1:05:11

James and Denise discuss their ongoing journey to sell their Los Angeles home and embark on a nomadic lifestyle. They share three "bumps in the road": struggling to rent a minivan without a credit card, receiving a comically small storage pod, and challenges finding suitable Airbnb accommodations in Seattle with parking. The couple reflects on their emotional attachment to their family home and ex...

Los Angeles, CA Part 1: Say Goodbye to Hollywood 01.08.2022 54:56

Before "I Could Live Here," there was the "Skiptown All-Stars" podcast. Empty nesters James and Denise share their bold decision to sell their Los Angeles home and travel across America searching for the best places to live. After 25+ years in expensive LA, they're leveraging remote work opportunities that emerged during the pandemic to explore affordable retirement options and find where their ad...