Podcast Episodes
Back to Search"Boston" versus Boston with Garrett Dash Nelson
Episode 18
Did you know that Boston — as in the actual city — is actually quite small, while it could be argued that the metro area stretches for hours in sever…
2 years, 8 months ago
The 2004 Red Sox with Tyler Rotman
Episode 17
In honor of the holiday season, we present this magical tale of underdog grit, triumph over evil, and old men weeping in the streets. Lifelong Red So…
2 years, 8 months ago
Southie with Pat Toomey
Episode 16
We're back from vacation and learning all about this iconic Boston neighborhood. Our guest Pat Toomey (not the former senator!) explains old working-…
2 years, 8 months ago
North Shore Beefs with Andy Ferg
Episode 15
Hope you're hungry! We're digging into this regional delicacy with the man behind a 50k-strong community dedicated to discussing North Shore roast be…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Big Dig with Ian Coss
Episode 14
In this episode we're joined by the host of GBH News' "The Big Dig" podcast to talk about the city's most infamous infrastructure boondoggle. Who wer…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Boston Pops with Susan Dangel
Episode 13
This week, I'm learning about the Boston Pops, a beloved local institution. We're talking Arthur Fielder, we're talking John Williams, we're singing…
2 years, 9 months ago
Boston's 1980s Standup Comedy Scene with Nick Zaino
Episode 12
We're diving into Boston's comedy boom with Nick Zaino. The Boston Globe writer tells us about the legend of the Ding Ho, swears in the name of Denni…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Boston Busing Crisis with Matthew Delmont
Episode 11
This week I'm learning about how, in the 1970s, Boston became the poster child for desegregation strife in the North. Professor Matthew Delmont of Da…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Dedham Mall is dead, long live Legacy Place with Leila Cohan
Episode 10
I'm joined by Leila Cohan, TV and movie writer extraordinaire, to talk about running errands in the suburbs, the joys of a bad mall, killing time in …
2 years, 10 months ago
Route 128 and the Massachusetts Miracle with Lily Geismer
Episode 9
If you heard the phrase "Massachusetts Miracle," would you also assume it was a famous sports play? Please tell me I'm not alone. In this week's epi…
2 years, 10 months ago