Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPhilly’s Most Iconic Restaurants
Restaurant accolades like Michelin stars and James Beard awards are nice, but no one knows Philly like Philly. On Feb. 1, a restaurant will be crowne…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
State Senator Curses Out Philly, Tow Truck Violence & New (Temporary) Bus Terminal
It’s the Friday News Roundup, where host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz catch you up on the news of the week, including: How threats by…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Philly Has Partied on South Street for Generations
Whether you're an out-of-towner or lifelong Philadelphian, you have probably visited South Street to see your favorite band at the TLA, grab a citywi…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Councilmember Defends Philly Political Practice of ‘Councilmanic Prerogative’
On last week’s Wednesday politics episode, we heard criticism about a decades-long tradition in city government called “councilmanic prerogative.” Th…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Alcohol-Free (And Cheap!) Nighttime Activities
Philly has no shortage of after-hours events, but it can be tricky to find alcohol-free spaces—especially affordable ones. So whether you're giving d…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Windy Recycling Days Are the Worst. Can These Solutions Help?
It’s trash day, and it’s windy. The result? Recycling strewn all over your block, milk cartons and Amazon boxes and cans of soup tumbling around on t…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Shapiro Seeks Reelection, Scalpers Sell Restaurant Reservations & Eagles Begin Playoff Run
It’s the Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about Gov. Josh Shapiro announcing his run for reelection against presumptive Republican nominee Stacy Ga…
6 months ago
Every Fascinating Thing You Didn't Know About South Street
We love South Street here at City Cast Philly. Today we’re revisiting part one of our series looking at the history and influence of South Street, fr…
6 months ago
WTH is 'Councilmanic Prerogative' & How Does it Affect Our Neighborhoods?
It’s Wednesday, so we’re talking politics and the peculiar Philly political practice known as “councilmanic prerogative.” It’s an unwritten rule her…
6 months ago
Predictions 2026: Safer Streets, Political Shakeups & More Cheesesteaks.
What can we expect for Philly in 2026? Will council members end their honeymoon with the mayor? Where will an AI data center open? And how many chees…
6 months ago