Ryan Olson

Dr. Ryan Olson, an expert in lone worker safety and a professor at the University of Utah, discusses the often-overlooked challenges faced by isolated workers. He highlights the impact of leadership on safety, the crucial role of communication, and how technology can enhance safety measures. Olson emphasizes collaboration between employers and unions to create effective strategies while addressing the psychological aspects of working alone. He also shares insights on fostering community support and using positive reinforcement to build a robust safety culture.

Nathan Sharp and Ryan Olson, co-founders of Retro, discuss their journey, the social media landscape, and their goals. Topics covered include: joining Instagram, lack of innovation, developing a private archive feature, benefits of working in small teams, daily meetings, creating a friend network, and introducing their app Retro.

Ryan Olson is a member of the band Polica. Though he doesn't perform with them live, he put the band together, produces the songs, and co-writes them. I interviewed Ryan in his bedroom studio in Minneapolis. In this episode, he breaks down the song Smug, from their 2013 album Shulamith. He also talks about two pieces of equipment that have helped shape the sound of Poliça, and how he was introduced to one of them by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, and the other by DJ Shadow.