Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Beanpot with Tom Burke
Episode 128
In this episode, we're exploring one of Boston's most storied and beloved traditions: The Beanpot. This annual tournament brings the college hockey p…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
State of the Show 2026
Episode 127
As 2026 begins, it's a great moment to check in on the state of Explain Boston to Me. In addition, we're asking for help — what else is new?? — findi…
7 months ago
Boston Movie Club: The Departed (REWIND)
Episode 126
In this installment of Boston Movie Club, I’m joined by Southie native and former EBtM guest Pat Toomey (check out his episode here) to chat about Th…
7 months, 1 week ago
On being a Boston Brahmin with R.J. Lyman (REWIND)
Episode 125
Just don’t call him that! In this week’s rerun, we’re talking to lawyer, father, Bostonian and — according to some — Boston Brahmin, R.J. Lyman. He t…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Patriots are back! with Christopher Price
Episode 124
The show welcomes Christopher Price, Patriots beat reporter for The Boston Globe and host of "The Patriots Report" podcast. Now that the team has eme…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Boston secretly an Asian food mecca? with Christian Doan aka Chopstick Murphys
Episode 123
In this episode, we're chatting with Christian Doan aka Chopstick Murphys about Boston's robust Asian food scene — and try determine whether or not i…
8 months ago
Boston Legacy FC and women's sports in Boston with Rachel Duranwood
Episode 122
In this episode, we're talking about the new professional sports franchise coming to Boston. Rachel Duranwood from Boston Legacy FC yaps with me abou…
8 months, 1 week ago
Cranberries with Steve Ward (Happy Thanksgiving!)
Episode 121
It's a special Tuesday pre-holiday release! Tis the season to talk about Cranberries. Guest Steve Ward has been farming this gem-like fruit for decad…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Larry Bird with Dan Shaughnessy
Episode 120
It's a legend talking about a LEGEND! In this very special episode, I'm joined by iconic Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy to talk about Larry B…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Live at Mount Auburn Cemetery with Michael Kuchta and Karen Weintraub
Episode 119
In this very special episode, we're joined by Michael Kuchta and Karen Weintraub, authors of Born in Cambridge: 400 Years of Ideas and Innovators, fo…
9 months ago