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Explain Boston to Me

Podcaster and Philly transplant Lee Stabert learns about Boston. She"ll never be a native, but she might just learn to speak the language.

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00:37:49

Steak Tips with Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Explain Boston to Me ·

2025/01/29

In this episode, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, food editor at Boston Magazine, takes us deep on this meaty regional specialty. We're grilling her to get all the answers, from the history of steak tips to the best spots to order them.Rachel's longform feature, "The Mysterious Origins of Steak Tips, a Uniquely New England Dish" The Northeast Philly Guy Monk portrait A good mechanic in South Philly. A great essay on the specific mental psychosis of a certain kind of doomer Philly fan

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00:48:13

Boston Crime Movies with Sean Burns, plus N.Y.C....

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2025/01/22

Sean Burns, film critic for WBUR, joins the podcast to talk about Boston crime movies — the good, the bad, and the Casey Affleck. We chat about why this genre looms so large in the city's imagination, trace the arc of Mark Walhberg's career, and consider the infamous rat shot.Plus, a sequel to our Boston versus Cambridge water taste test featuring the best the Big Apple's taps have to offer. Saquon in the snow Mitchell & Ness Seth Meyer's "Boston Accent" Trailer People Only Die of

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01:03:23

Making land, from the Back Bay to Logan Airport, with...

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2025/01/15

We're talking with Jake Sconyers, host of the Hub History podcast, about the work it took take transform Boston from a 475 acre peninsula surrounded by sea and marshland to a booming city comprised of 15,000 acres. The Back Bay might be the most iconic infill neighborhood, but it's not the only one.The new Pennsylvania license plate. Kelly's Roast Beef is bought by a private equity firm. Spoon's "Rhthm & Soul" The Ted Williams tunnel floods (December 2024) Check out Camp Zero by local

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00:53:18

Old North Church and Paul Revere with Nikki Stewart

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2025/01/08

In this episode, we're chatting with Nikki Stewart of Old North Illuminated. She tells us about the history of this Freedom Trail icon, the legend of Paul Revere, and the evolution of Revolutionary-era storytelling in Boston. Plus, a Sheetz versus Wawa debate.Kylie Kelce, America's princess? Philly Pretzel Factory has a franchise in Revere. The story of Garlic Expressions. Explain Boston to Me on the African American Trail Project. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me

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00:28:52

REWIND: Southie with Pat Toomey

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2025/01/01

We're revisiting one of my favorite early episodes: Guest Pat Toomey's family has been in Southie for generations. He talks us through the contours of erstwhile working-class-Irish Southie as well as the new frat-bro-central Southie, and even gets in a few digs at The Departed.Speaking of The Departed, here is Pat on EBtM: Boston Movie Club talking about the crime thriller. See you in 2025! Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice

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00:41:02

Coolidge Corner with Rebeckah Orsatti

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2024/12/25

In this Christmas Day drop, we're talking about Coolidge Corner, the neighborhood in Brookline with the most urban juice. Guest Rebeckah Orsatti talks me through Town Meeting, JFK, and the municipality's wild parking restrictions. A soft pretzel tray livens up any party. And turns out there is a Philly Pretzel Factory location in Revere! Brookline's turkey art. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo.

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00:46:39

The Great Turkey Invasion with Tia Pinney

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2024/12/18

Why are there so many wild turkeys in this town? Mass Audubon's Tia Pinney has answers and tips for avoiding confrontation with our feathered friends, or should I say enemies...BE THE BIGGER TURKEY. Side note: At one point I might have referred to this episode as "the best one I have ever recorded." Show notes: A Man Full of Trouble, Colonial-era dive bar, reopens. The Sixers' cursed season. Plus, I love Jared McCain, but my cringe reaction to his TikToks makes me feel

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42:59

On being a Boston Brahmin with R.J. Lyman

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2024/12/11

Just don't call him that! In this week's episode, we're talking to lawyer, father, Bostonian and — according to some — Boston Brahmin, R.J. Lyman. He teaches us about the origins of the term, its place in local culture, its institutions, the accent, and the values that the caste espouses.UConn And UMass Created And Abandoned College Football’s Goofiest Rivalry TrophyTrading Places is a holiday movie and a Philadelphia movie. Red Sox Juan Soto cope. And Now We Call it Gravy...Greg's Restaurant...

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51:08

Boston's Queer History with Joan Ilacqua

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2024/12/04

In this week's episode, we're talking about Boston's LGBTQ history and identity with Joan Ilacqua of The History Project, a community archive, repository, historical society, and museum for the local queer community. This is a complex story, and we get into everything from gay marriage legalization (it happened here first!), to "Boston marriages," to the city's first pride parade, to its current queer hot spots.Plus, my wild night at Kowloon.Marriages begin at Cambridge City Hall. Tastykake's...

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38:27

REWIND: BMC presents Good Will Hunting

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2024/11/27

What movie should we do next? And who should be the guest? Email meThis is a great weekend to get the family together for a viewing of the 1997 classic starring Matt and Ben. In this rerun of our inaugural Boston Movie Club, we're talking about Good Will Hunting. To get into all the good stuff — Stellan Skarsgaard’s scarf, whether or not a burger is ever called a "sandwich" interchangeably, and Robin Williams’ recent role as a spiritual advisor to a cult leader — I’m joined by a very sp...

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54:40

Karen Read with Susan Zalkind

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2024/11/20

In this very special episode, we solve the Karen Read case! JK. We actually talk about what the obsession with this murder says about Boston, its suburban small towns, local media, law enforcement, and true crime. Offering her expertise is writer Susan Zalkind, author of The Waltham Murders: One Woman’s Pursuit to Expose the Truth Behind a Murder and a National Tragedy and contributor to VICE, The Daily Beast, The Guardian U.S., The Irish Times, This American Life, and Boston Magazine.Have yo...

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46:35

Boston baked beans with Amy Traverso

Explain Boston to Me ·

2024/11/13

There's a reason they call it "Beantown." In this week's episode, Yankee Magazine food editor Amy Traverso takes us through the history of this iconic food — and explains why its place on the Mount Rushmore of local cuisine might be in jeopardy. Who's in for a Bean-off BBQ next summer? Chickie's and Pete's will take you to court over Crabfries. An Andy Reid lookalike. Yankee's Baked Beans Recipe. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send...

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42:11

Boston's water supply with Elena Palladino (plus, a...

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2024/11/06

Is there anything we take for granted more than clean, safe water flowing out of our taps? In this episode, I'm learning all about Boston's municipal water supply and its source, the Quabbin Reservoir. My guest is writer and historian Elena Palladino, author of Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley. We ask the big questions: Does Boston's water have a reputation? What are the trade-offs of modernity? Is the region's water system well positioned to weather a changing climate? Are ghosts real? A...

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41:52

Lexington with Trisha Pérez Kennealy

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2024/10/30

In this week's episode, we're learning all about Lexington, aka the "birthplace of American Liberty." Or so they say! Giving us the 411 on this iconic New England town is Trisha Pérez Kennealy, local and proprietor of the Inn at Hastings Park. We chat about the area's colonial history, the rivalry with Concord, NIMBYs and why her establishment is the perfect place for corporate espionage. Plus, lots of feedback on the Fenway episode!Brad Lidge, archeologistCambridge Day on G.W.A.C.C.A.The BO...

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44:20

Fenway (the neighborhood not the ballpark) with...

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2024/10/23

This week, we're talking Fenway — or "The Fenway" — which has everything from baseball (duh) to world-class art to gorgeous parks. The inside scoop comes courtesy of Michael Minichello, general manager at TimeOut Market Boston, which located in one of the neighborhood's most iconic buildings. Here is video from the scrapple-carving contest. Rocky runs through the Italian Market.Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo.If yo...

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29:18

Head of the Charles with Brendan Mulvey

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2024/10/16

In this week's episode, we're chatting about the city's most famous rowing race: The Head of the Charles, happening October 19-20. Joining us is Brendan Mulvey, director of racing at the annual regatta. He tells us about the HOC's history, the best places to watch, and how the local rowing scene drew him to Boston.Here is a link to the Boston Globe column featuring the show: "No Stupid Questions."Here are pictures of Boathouse Row. Here is a trailer for The River Wild. And one for River Wild...

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49:52

REWIND: The 2004 Red Sox with Tyler Rotman

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2024/10/09

In honor of October baseball, we're revisiting this magical tale of underdog grit, triumph over evil, and old men weeping in the streets. Lifelong Red Sox fan Tyler Rotman joins me to tell me the tale of how the curse was broken and the city liberated from its insidious vice — even if Pedro did throw that old man to the ground.We'll be back next week to talk about the Head of the Charles Regatta. If you'd like to buy a festive fir from Tyler in a few months, check out Boston Christmas Trees. ...

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65:16

The West End is dead, long live the West End with...

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2024/10/02

In this episode, we're joined by Sebastian Belfanti of the West End Museum to talk about the history of the neighborhood — and its tragic fate at the hands of Urban Renewal. Turns out Boston looked at a dense, diverse downtown neighborhood and said, "Bring in the bulldozers."Click here for images of the destruction of the West End. And here are images of The Gothic before its demolition. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a ...

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39:16

Never go to Salem in October with Adam & Art Antczak

Explain Boston to Me ·

2024/09/25

Salem, the North Shore city with a long and complicated history, is now in the midst of a new chapter: Halloweenmania! Beginning before the first leaf even turns, its annual Halloween Happenings attracts tourists from around the globe, packing the streets and causing headaches in surrounding towns. How did it get this way? To chat about this spooky phenomenon, I'm joined by brothers Adam and Art Antczak, a couple of dudes who have lived in and around Salem for decades. We talk about the time ...

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39:31

The Boston Tea Party (PART TWO) with Audrey Stuck-Girard

Explain Boston to Me ·

2024/09/18

It's the dramatic conclusion of our discussion of the Boston Tea Party! Living history interpreter Audrey Stuck-Girard walks us through the aftermath and the legacy of this iconic incident.Check out Audrey's custom historical wig business, Cuffed & Coiffed (here's the Instagram page). The Wet Guy. A clip from The Comeback, which is actually a three-part series on Netflix. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo.If you'...

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