Podcast appearances and mentions of David Downie

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Best podcasts about David Downie

Latest podcast episodes about David Downie

La Vie Creative
EP: 532 Writing the World: Paris, Rome, and the Spirit of David Downie

La Vie Creative

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 30:41


Send us a textDavid Downie is a native San Franciscan who moved to Paris in the mid-1980s. He divides his time between France and Italy. A longtime journalist, his travel, food and arts features have appeared in over 50 print magazines and newspapers worldwide and on dozens of websites.David is the award-winning author of six novels and over a dozen acclaimed nonfiction books translated into a variety of foreign languages, including French, Italian, Chinese and Korean. His essays have been published in over a dozen anthologies. Downie graduated from UC Berkeley and Brown University. He is married to photographer Alison Harris. His latest book is Shadows of Rome: A Memoir.Praise for other books by David Downie"Zesty and entertaining."—Kirkus"Delightful and thoroughly researched."—Publishers Weekly"Beautifully written and refreshingly original."—The SF Chronicle"Delightful and insightful."—The Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Chicago Tribune"Unequaled poignancy and passion."—National Geographic Traveler“Expertly captures the powerlessness and courage of those in peril."—Booklist"Compelling... a rapturous, history-rich love poem."—The Toronto Star"Fabulous company!"—NPRShadows of Romehttps://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Rome-Memoir-Italy-California/dp/B0DWK5FF27/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Support the show

Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show
S15 Ep21: It's the Wrong Colour! It's the Wrong Colour!

Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 91:05


Following a disappointing draw with Crystal Palace, but a comfortable win against Urawa Red Diamonds, David Mooney is joined by Richard Burns and Dan Burke to reflect on the week. City are continuing to throw away leads late on, but do they have a chance to dust the cobwebs away in the Club World Cup and forget about domestic issues for the time being? This week was 25 years since "York Away", so we hear from a lot of the players involved in that game and at the club at that time - plus City's mascot, fan Dan Mairs, speaks to us about his memories of leading the team out that day. Then it's Fluminense and Everton to come this week, either side of Christmas. Journalist and Fluminense fan Fred Caldeira tells us what to expect from the Brazilian outfit, while David Downie from The Blue Room gives us the lowdown on the goings on at Goodison Park. ==========

Places I Remember with Lea Lane
Rome: Current Pleasures, Ancient Secrets

Places I Remember with Lea Lane

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 21:37 Transcription Available


David Downie shares insights about the great Italian capital city, used as the setting for his new mystery/thriller Roman Roulette.He tells us why he chose Rome as the setting of his newest book, and talks with Lea about not-to-miss sites and insider suggestions of what to do and see. We talk of food specialties, and top destinations just outside of Rome, including Ostia, and Tivoli. David ends the episode with a special memory of Rome that brings together past and present._____Born in San Francisco, David Downie is a multilingual Paris-Italian based American nonfiction author, crime novelist and journalist who writes most often about culture, food and travel. Order Roman Roulette from your local indie bookstore online (or in person) or from Amazon (if you must):_____Podcast host Lea Lane blogs at forbes.com, has traveled to over 100 countries, written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember,  (Kirkus Reviews: star rating and "one of the top Indie books" of  the year. ) She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. Contact Lea!  @lealane on Twitter; PlacesIRememberLeaLane on Insta; on  Facebook, it's Places I Remember with Lea Lane. Website: placesirememberlealane.com.  New episodes drop every other week, on Tuesdays. Please tell travel lovers about us, and follow, rate and review this award-winning travel podcast.

Across The Park Podcast
Episode 33 - Season 2021/22 - Merseyside Derby Preview

Across The Park Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 64:55


The lads come together to discuss what will be a very tense Merseyside Derby, joined by spacial guests Andy Grant & David Downie.

Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show
S13 Ep32: Not a Pleasant Whiff

Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 75:52


Manchester City fans Ciaran Murray and One Football's Dan Burke join David Mooney to look back over the defeat to Spurs and how that affects the title race. David Downie from the Blue Room Podcast joins us to discuss Everton's fortunes this season, while Tim Stoodley from the Peterborough United podcast The Yellow Block gives us some insight into City's FA Cup opposition this week, too. We also catch up with former City player Tommy Booth, the only player to have scored for the club against Posh. Limited Online Music Licence Ref: LE-0027097

Places I Remember with Lea Lane
The Italian Riviera: Cinque Terre, Portofino, Ravello, Genoa, With Author David Downie

Places I Remember with Lea Lane

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 16:34 Transcription Available


David Downie lives on the Italian Riviera -- the Ligurian Coast -- the area of of Genoa, Cinque Terre, Rapallo, Portofino and other appealing towns. And lucky for us, he writes about them, both non-fiction and fiction. His latest thriller, Red Riviera, is set in and around Rapallo, and offers excitement and thrills as well as a gorgeous setting.We talk of why David moved to this area of Italy, and compare the beauty and pleasures of the Ligurian Coastline to the Amalfi Coast.We discuss history of the area, transportation, and the joys of the main city of the region, Genoa. We then go on to discuss the beauty spots of Cinque Terre, Rapallo, and Portofino.We end with a discussion of David's thriller,  and the sequel, coming out next year, and set in Rome. And David gives us his favorite  memory of the Ligurian Coast._____Born in San Francisco, David Downie is a multilingual Paris-Liguria based American nonfiction author, crime novelist and journalist who writes most often about culture, food and travel. Order Red Riviera from your local indie bookstore online (or in person) or from Amazon (if you must):https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781942892267https://www.bookpassage.com/book/9781942892267https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781942892267https://www.amazon.com/Red-Riviera-Daria-Investigation-Investigations/dp/1942892268____Podcast host Lea Lane blogs at forbes.com, has traveled to over 100 countries, written nine books, including Places I Remember, and contributed to guidebooks. She's @lealane on Twitter; Travelea on Insta; on  Facebook, it's Places I Remember by Lea Lane. Website: placesirememberlealane.com.  Please follow, rate and review this weekly travel podcast!

Fly Fishing 97 Podcast
174 David Downie, British Champion and Team Scotland competitive fly fisher

Fly Fishing 97 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 80:39


This week we head to Scotland to sit down with David Downie. David is a very accomplished angler who runs a fly tying business from his home. He calls it the way it is, and tells no lies... David works hard to produce the best quality tying fly materials on the planet! His marabou and fritz are top notch and his attention to detail is legendary. David is an extremely passionate fly fisher who is a British Champion and Team Scotland member. Thanks Dave for sharing your story! www.fly-fishingworld.com

San Francisco Writers Conference Podcast
Murder and Craft with Red Riviera's David Downie

San Francisco Writers Conference Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 49:49


David Downie is a native San Franciscan who moved to Paris in the mid-1980s and now divides his time between France and Italy. His travel, food, and arts features have appeared in more than 50 print magazines and newspapers worldwide and on dozens of websites. David is the author of more than a dozen nonfiction books, one literary novel, and two thrillers, as well as a contributor to dozens of anthologies. David’s new book is Red Riviera, a murder mystery thriller. Commissioner Daria Vinci's first investigation, Red Riviera is a wild ride from the tangled trails of the Cinque Terre to glamorous Portofino to roistering Genoa. David explained why for this latest project he chose to return to the mystery genre. Podcast host Matthew Felix and David discussed the importance of place in a novel, as well as David's fascination with history and his incorporation of Italian history into Red Riviera. Matthew asked David to share his thoughts on our obsession with murder. David shared why he likes to write in so many genres—and his belief that, in actuality, there aren't different genres. Matthew asked David about how he is able to be so prolific and advice for writers struggling to finish their books. David addressed the current debate about whether or not writers should only write from the perspective of their of own experiences, and he explained his belief that writing cannot be taught. David advised writers to write was is urgent for them, to follow their guts and go with their hearts.   Listen here or on: iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | TuneIn | Amazon | Player FM | Deezer Watch on YouTube   Links www.davidddownie.com/ https://www.facebook.com/david.downie.7773 https://twitter.com/DavidDDownie https://www.instagram.com/redrivieradariavinci/

Everyday Lions Running Podcast
Episode number 43 Everyday Lions podcast with David Downie

Everyday Lions Running Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 54:40


David Downie is from Burnie and he has won the Devonport, Burnie and Latrobe Gifts in a great professional running career. David has worked at Caterpillar for the last 27 years and also runs his own business called ISO DELIVERY. We talk about these jobs, his relationship with his coach Ted Eagling and his training and training partners. We also touch on what the future is for the carnivals on the North West Coast of Tasmania and what influence his late father and previous Central Coast Mayor had on his life and running career.  

Three Sports Rankers
Merseyside Derby Special

Three Sports Rankers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 56:48


For this special episode, Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap and David Downie from The Blue Room join Rob to discuss their top three Merseyside Derbies. It would be fair to say Neil had more memorable matches to chose from but it's a highly contested episode and more importantly great fun to listen to for any Red or Blue. Do leave us a review, it really makes such a difference and remember you can follow us on Twitter: @3SportsRankers, Instagram: 3sportsrankers and Facebook: Three Sports Rankers

The Earful Tower: Paris
Exploring the Marais

The Earful Tower: Paris

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 33:29


Hello everyone! This week it's a chat with distinguished author David Downie.  I met him in Jardin des Rosiers in the Marais, in the shade of a fig tree. More info on David's work via his official site here: http://www.davidddownie.com/David_D._Downie/ Buy Paris, Paris here: https://amzn.to/2Lv1iSF Support The Earful on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/theearfultower

Matthew Felix On Air: People Who Create. People Who Make a Difference.
23 A San Francisco Author in Paris: David Downie

Matthew Felix On Air: People Who Create. People Who Make a Difference.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 76:22


Bonjour de Paris! Are you interested in Paris? Do you like suspenseful literary novels? Two unrelated questions, except that on this episode I talked about both with author David Downie. David is a San Francisco native who has lived in Paris for over thirty years and has written a new novel that takes place in the Pacific Northwest. We talked about Paris, his new novel, and much more. David Downie has written for over 50 publications worldwide including Bon Appétit, The Los Angeles Times, Town & Country Travel, The San Francisco Chronicle, epicurious.com, and Salon.com. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Paris, Paris: Journey into the City of Light, three Terroir guides, as well as several cookbooks and crime novels.

Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show
29: Tragically Inoffensive

Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 66:35


David Mooney is joined by City fans Neal Doyle and John Hay to discuss the last seven days at the Etihad. Has the defeat to Newcastle been terminal to the title chances (in light of Liverpool's stalemate with Leicester) and why has the club lost three games from leading positions? We speak to Martin Blackburn from the Sun to assess City's January transfer activity - or inactivity - while Arsenal fan Michael Keshani and Everton fan David Downie give us the inside track on the week's coming fixtures. Howard Hockin also discusses winning trophies.

The Anfield Wrap
Redsbet Grand National Special

The Anfield Wrap

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 42:42


The Anfield Wrap has partnered with Redsbet this year and in doing so has two free Aintree specials this week. This first one is about the festival as a whole and what it means to the racing community and the city of Liverpool. We are joined by Tom Lee with some tips and Amy Murphy. In the studio are Neil Atkinson with David Downie, Mike Kevin and Paul Cope. To join Redsbet click here - https://www.redsbet.com/en/home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Taste of the Past
Episode 281: Paris: History of a Food Lover's Paradise

A Taste of the Past

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017 47:39


Paris has been associated with fine dining for centuries and the city remains a veritable walking tour of historic gastronomy. David Downie, a travel and food writer living in Paris, takes a deep dive into this history for his new book, A Taste of Paris: A History of the Parisian Love Affair with Food. He shares with us stories, events and locations that brim with passion and flavor--a true food lover's paradise. A Taste of the Past is powered by Simplecast

The Anfield Index Podcast
The Runner Podcast: Episode 43 - Merseyside Derby Special

The Anfield Index Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 58:47


Sachin Nakrani is joined by Richard Jolly, football writer for, among others, ESPN and the Guardian, and David Downie, producer at Radio City Talk, to preview Saturday's Merseyside derby. The lads discuss the shape both sides are in, focusing mainly on Everton, who travel to Anfield in fine form and with real optimism about the future given the work of their owner, manager and star players, such as Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku. There is plenty of Liverpool chat, too, and specifically how they go about beating the Blues at the weekend. It's an insightful show that caters for all your derby needs, so get listening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

50/50 Football
Top To Bottom: Confident Koeman, Mindful Mazzarri and Dithering David

50/50 Football

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 47:49


Hosts Neil Atkinson and John Gibbons are joined by David Downie from The Blue Room website and podcast. In an extended chat about both of the cities Premier League teams, we first look at Everton's impressive form in 2017, how they continue to dismiss those below them in the league and the goal scoring form, as well as recent comments, of Romalu Lukaku. However the next test for this Everton side is beating the teams above them in the table. Can this developing side now banish previous insecurities and really turn up away at one of the top six? Next up is Liverpool at Anfield.... Liverpool have no problems playing well against the top teams, and they got a good point at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. We analyse an exhilarating game of football and what it says about the strengths and weaknesses of both sides. On the phone we are joined firstly by Bradley Hayden from Watford FC Blog. A poor run of form has got The Hornets looking nervously over their shoulder and contemplating a relegation battle that they maybe aren't mentally prepared for. Should Watford follow the lead of many of the teams behind them and look to change their manager before it is too late? Finally we are joined by Stephen Goldsmith from Sunderland podcast Wise Men Say. Sunderland have been here before, but it looks like The Black Cats might finally have run out of lives and on their way down. We speak to Stephen about the lack of plan and strange decisions of manager David Moyes.

The Anfield Index Podcast
The Runner Podcast: Episode 37

The Anfield Index Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2016 57:36


On Episode 37 of The Runner, Sachin Nakrani is joined by David Downie, producer at Radio City, and Will Unwin, journalist at ITV Sport, to discuss two teams Liverpool face in the next few weeks - Everton and Manchester City. David gives the lowdown on Ronald Koeman's less-than-impressive Blues while Will talks about the good, bad and bonkers of life under Pep Guardiola. There is a lot of chat about dodgy goalkeepers and if there are simply fewer decent ones around now then there was in the past. The guys also give their views on Liverpool and how they feel their respective teams will do against Jurgen Klopp's Reds during the Christmas and New Year period. It's an insightful, passionate and funny show. So get stuck in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Valiant Growth: Earn Self-Esteem, Build Amazing Relationships and Achieve Freedom through Radical Personal Development
031 - ...Or You Could Retire Right Now! Book Review of Radical Immediate Retirement by David Downie

Valiant Growth: Earn Self-Esteem, Build Amazing Relationships and Achieve Freedom through Radical Personal Development

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2016 11:55


Dial up the extreme to 11!If you thought retiring to financial independence in 5 years and 75% savings rates were extreme, how about retiring immediately, with whatever savings you’ve got? David Downie’s book says you can do it, because you are smarter than you think! If you liked today’s podcast, lifestyle design, and short but well-written books, also check out Episode 11, which contains a framework of ALL approaches to a free life. Find the book at valiantgrowth.com/rir Join the discussion!: http://facebook.com/valiantgrowth Website: http://valiantgrowth.com

The Anfield Index Podcast
The Runner Podcast: Episode 11 - Merseyside Derby Special

The Anfield Index Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2015 58:32


On a special Merseyside Derby edition of The Runner, Sachin Nakrani is joined by Joe Rimmer, digital sports journalist at the Liverpool Echo, and David Downie, producer at Radio City, to preview Sunday's huge encounter at Goodison Park. The lads look at what the match means for Brendan Rodgers and why Everton go into it as favourites. They also discuss their standout Goodison Derby moments and explain what a Wool is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Radical Personal Finance
Radical Immediate Retirement: Escape the Soul Crushing Horror of Your Job Right Now? What Could Happen if you Just Chucked it All and Quit? RPF0107

Radical Personal Finance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2014 83:28


My guest today is David Downie, an attorney from Australia. David found himself stuck in the middle of his career, frustrated at life and simply decided to quit without much of a backup plan.  Many adventures have ensued! Since that time, David has: Written children's books Contributed to the book 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die Travelled Written a book on Radical Immediate Retirement The interview is thought-provoking in every way! Enjoy! Joshua Links: DavidJDownie.com - David's site about his children's books. Radical Immediate Retirement - the site and the book InteraliaPublishing.com - David's site on publishing AustralianBeers.com - David's beer review project The Secret Life of Bosses - story about David in the Sydney Morning Herald