SMARTcast

What happens when a former University of Michigan football standout trades shoulder pads for race cars—and uses motorsports to inspire the next generation? On this special episode of SMARTcast, host Paul Johnson III sits down with Detroit native, former NFL defensive back Julius Curry, founder and CEO of Curry Motorsports, on the eve of the Detroit Grand Prix for an unforgettable conversation abou...

🚍 SMARTCAST | Featuring VP of Planning Jordan Vonzynda | New Routes, Wayne County Expansion & The Future of Transit Your Stop for Everything Transit in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne County! On this episode of SMARTcast, hosts Jordan Irving and Paul Johnson III sit down with SMART Vice President of Planning, Jordan Vonzynda, to discuss how public transportation is evolving and what riders can expe...

Access isn’t just about getting from Point A to Point B—it’s about dignity, stability, and survival. On this powerful episode of SMARTcast, host Paul Johnson III brings together two leaders at the intersection of transit and mental health: Danny Whitehouse, VP of Paratransit at SMART, and James White, CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN). Together, they unpack the critical ro...

In this powerful episode of SMARTcast, we sit down with David L. Head, a former MTA Bus Operator in New York City who has transformed his frontline transit experience into a lifelong mission of education, preservation, and recognition. David L. Head is a historian, author, and Telly Award-winning documentarian, widely known for his groundbreaking work honoring Granville T. Woods, often referred to...

🚍🧠 Public Transit Meets Mental Health Access | SMARTcast Episode Featuring Tiffany J. Gunter & James White Public transportation is more than buses and routes — it’s a lifeline connecting communities to healthcare, opportunity, and stability. In this powerful episode of SMARTcast, host Paul Johnson III leads an important conversation exploring how public transit and mental health services wo...

The SMARTcast crew is back with a quick recap of last year's significant events, goals for the new year and a sneak peek into a deep, but necessary series of episodes about mental health coming up in February. It's SMARTcast, your official stop for everything transit in Macomb, Oakland & Wayne County! #ThinkSMART #TransitPodcast #TransitThursday

🎙️ From the Backseat to the Boardroom: Danny Whitehouse Talks Paratransit, FLEX, and Family Legacy | SMARTcast 🚍 In this inspiring episode of SMARTcast, your favorite transit duo Jordan Irving and Paul Johnson III sit down with Danny Whitehouse, SMART’s Vice President of Paratransit and On-Demand Services. From his early days at SMART—working alongside his father—to rising through the ranks and n...

☀️ SUMMER VIBES & TRANSIT TIPS! | SMARTcast Ep. 2 🚌🌽🎶   Welcome back to SMARTcast: Your Stop for Everything Transit in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties! This week, our transit trailblazers Jordan Irving and Paul Johnson III are joined by a special guest—fellow SMART Ombudsperson Erika DeLange —for a sunshine-soaked ride through all things summer + transit.   🎡 Where should you ride this...

It’s here — the very first episode of SMARTcast with your hosts Jordan Irving & Paul Johnson III! 🔥 In this premier episode, the dynamic duo pulls back the curtain, introducing themselves and giving you a sneak peek at what’s rolling down the street this season 🚦. From behind-the-scenes bus stories to breaking down transit myths, hilarious hot takes, and can’t-miss community events — if it h...