Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Boston Massacre with Daniel Berger-Jones and John J King
Episode 131
Let's call this the "time is a flat circle" episode. Daniel Berger-Jones and John J King from the Get Shocked podcast and Boston History Company are …
8 months, 4 weeks ago
400 years of Boston's seaport with James O'Connell
Episode 130
In this episode, we're joined by James O'Connell, a professor at BU and author of the book, Boston and the Making of a Global City. He explains how t…
9 months ago
Boston is a seafood town LIVE at Wulf's Fish
Episode 129
We're doing something a little different this week, heading down to record on location at Wulf's Fish in the Seaport. Richard Taylor and Desiree Antc…
9 months, 1 week ago
The 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…
9 months, 2 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…
9 months, 3 weeks 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…
10 months 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…
10 months, 1 week 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…
10 months, 2 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…
10 months, 3 weeks 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…
10 months, 4 weeks ago