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DotLife

The go-to weekly podcast for residents of the Dorchester neighborhood. We recap weekly news headlines, tackle a major neighborhood issue in depth each week, and showcase a local musical guest with a Tiny Dot Concert.

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02:14:31

S2E8: DotLife UK Edition

DotLife ·

2025/10/31

On this week's episode, Erin visited the OG Dorchester - in Dorset County, UK. Here she learned about the original Dorchester colonists who departed the UK for the new colonies, as well as the prehistoric and Roman relevance of Dorchester, and what the town with the shared toponym is like today. Bill Forry joined the news segment and a jazz trio performed the Tiny Dot concert live from the Old Blue Last pub in London.3:35 News with the Dorchester Reporter27:39 Dorchester to Dorchester: Visiting

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01:35:41

S2E7: How Small Businesses Build Legacies

DotLife ·

2025/10/24

This week's show featured Aliesha Porceno, director of small business for the City of Boston, and Linda Dorcena Forry, 2x small business owner and Legacy Business Award Winner, discussing the importance of small businesses in Dorchester. Bill Forry hosted the news segment again this week, and brought Seth Daniel and Yawu Miller from the Dorchester Reporter in on the action. The Emberists performed at Tiny Dot Concert.:55 News headlines with The Dorchester Reporter41:30 Aliesha Porceno and Linda

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00:30:17

Bonus: News of the Week 10/17/2025

DotLife ·

2025/10/18

Erin's on the road this week so it's just a short interim news report, but Bill Forry from The Dorchester Reporter brought a team of aces to deliver the news. Co-Publisher Linda Dorcena Forry and Staff Reporter Cassidy McNeeley joined Bill to dive into the week's news, including updates about the city election, UMass Boston enrollment news, Connecticut pizzerias making inroads in Dorchester, and Dorchester soccer.

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02:01:01

S2E6: A Walk Along Dorchester’s Greenway

DotLife ·

2025/10/10

This week, Paul Nutting and Maria Lyons, board members at the Neponset Greenway Council joined the podcast to talk about our fantastic multi-use trail. Bill Forry brought the week's news with a cameo from The Record Co.'s Bobby Boyd. RLX (The Ray Liriano Experience) invited us to their space for a Tiny Dot Concert.:36 Neighborhood news recap with The Dorchester Reporter38:46 All about the Neponset Greenway with Paul and Maria1:31:10 Tiny Dot Concert with The Ray Liriano Experience

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02:17:00

S2E5: Distilling in the City

DotLife ·

2025/10/03

On this week's episode, Will Willis of Bully Boy Distilling and Matt Nuernberger of GrandTen Distilling discuss the ins and outs of the spirits industry in Boston. Seth Daniel from the Dorchester Reporter talks sports, news, and radiator relics. Karim performs a Tiny Dot Concert.12:00 News with Seth Daniel48:22 Urban Distilleries with Bully Boy and GrandTen1:46:44 Tiny Dot Concert with Karim

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01:31:13

S2E4: Multilingual Learning

DotLife ·

2025/09/26

Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández, president of Urban College, joined the podcast this week to talk about how the institution supports Dorchester and the surrounding area, particularly non-native English speakers, through accredited degree and certificate programs and workforce development. Bill Forry brought the week's headlines and a few headlines from years past. DJ Beas played a Tiny Dot concert.

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01:33:05

S2E3: Dorchester has night life?

DotLife ·

2025/09/19

Corean Reynolds, Director of Nightlife Economy for the City of Boston, and Kurt McLaughlin, Managing Partner of Dorchester's Sorrel & Lime, joined the pod to talk about night life in Dorchester and beyond. Bill Forry and Erin connected via Zoom to talk about this week's headlines and happenings. mynameisblueskye performed a Tiny Dot Concert complete with original poetry.2:41 News of the week with Bill Forry, Dorchester Reporter26:38 Night Life in Dorchester and Beyond with Corean

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01:58:14

S2E2: The Library Belongs to Everyone

DotLife ·

2025/09/12

Bill Forry and Yawu Miller join the podcast from the Dorchester Reporter to recap Boston's preliminary election results, including the mayoral race, at-large city council seats and District 7. Lisa Pollack, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer with the BPL, talks about libraries in Dorchester and throughout Boston. Richie Parsons and Elisa Birdseye play a Tiny Dot concert.:15 News recap with Bill Forry and Yawu Miller of the Dorchester Reporter42:21 Lisa Pollack from Boston Public Library

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01:33:36

S2E1: Boston is a Union City

DotLife ·

2025/09/05

We spoke with union leaders about how Dorchester is at the heart of the Boston labor movement. Jiggin' at the Jug, which is playing two shows at The Strand on September 6, gave us a sneak preview for this week's Tiny Dot. Bill Forry joined to kick off football season and discuss the election.

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01:20:12

Episode 15: Dog Days of Summer

DotLife ·

2025/07/25

In our final episode of the season, Erin talks about dogs with Mark Armour of The Pooped Pooch and Andrea Viveiros of Connect The Dogs. Erin and Bill Forry cover Dorchester Reporter headlines and pontificate about season one of DotLife. Codeswitch plays a Tiny Dot Concert.This week's special podcast music was composed by Codeswitch.

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01:58:47

Episode 14: A White Stadium Conversation

DotLife ·

2025/07/18

Worlds collide in this week's episode with 3x the normal number of Bills fans on the pod. Erin joins future Bills fan Bill Forry to highlight the week's news from the Dorchester Reporter. Mike Omenazu from Boston Legacy FC talks about the details of the White Stadium project and the long-term vision for the facility.Former Rochester NY Mayor, former NYS Lieutenant Governor, and lifelong Bills fan Bob Duffy recalls the infamous Paetec Park stadium project in Rochester, and provides perspective on

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02:08:26

Episode 13: A Look at Savin Hill Neighborhood

DotLife ·

2025/07/11

Erin joins Columbia-Savin Hill Civic President Bill Walczak on his roof at the tippy top of Savin Hill. Bill Forry and Erin reconvene in the Dorchester Reporter office to discuss their travels and the week's news. The Fred Woodard Collective plays a Tiny Dot Concert.1:23 News updates with Bill Forry, Dorchester Reporter36:41 A look at Savin Hill neighborhood with Bill Walczak1:16:29 Tiny Dot Concert with The Fred Woodard Collective

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01:20:49

Episode 12: The Battle of Dorchester Heights

DotLife ·

2025/07/04

On this Independence Day, we dive into the Revolutionary War Battle of Dorchester Heights with Willy Logan, associate professor of history at Union Adventist University in Lincoln, Neb. Seth Daniel covers this week's news from the Dorchester Reporter assisted by The Force. Poruk plays a Tiny Dot Concert.3:27 News Headlines from the Dorchester Reporter with Seth Daniel33:37 The Battle of Dorchester Heights with Willy Logan1:01:26 Tiny Dot Concert with Poruk

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01:52:24

Episode 11: Cycling Dorchester

DotLife ·

2025/06/27

Jack Pelletier from Ashmont Cycles and Mandy Wilkens from Boston Cyclists Union talk about the benefits of a bicycling lifestyle, how beginners can get started, and the best places to ride around DOT. Bill Forry and Erin take a break from the heat in the Dorchester Reporter news room. Phil Berman of Phil and the Flying Leap plays a Tiny Dot Concert.2:33 News from the week with Bill Forry35:58 Bicycling in Dorchester with Jack Pelletier and Mandy Wilkens1:17:43 Tiny Dot Concert with Phil Berman of

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01:41:56

Episode 10: Food Access, Security, and Justice

DotLife ·

2025/06/20

Folks from the Greater Boston Food Bank and Dorchester Community Fridge join the pod to discuss food access, security, and justice in Dorchester. Erin laments the Stanley Cup final with Bill Forry during the new segment with the Dorchester Reporter. Erin meets Paul Willis at Just Book-ish for a Tiny Dot Concert.1:56 - The week's news with Bill Forry, Dorchester Reporter30:49 - Greater Boston Food Bank and Dorchester Community Fridge1:16:32 - Tiny Dot Concert with Paul Willis at Just

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01:26:31

Episode 9: Demystifying Cosmetic Procedures

DotLife ·

2025/06/13

The team from BostonX in Adams Village demystifies and clarifies cosmetic procedures from Botox to IV hydration and medical weight loss. Erin joins Bill Forry at the Dorchester Reporter HQ to cover the week's news. Travels With Brindle plays a Tiny Dot concert on the banjolele. 1:24 News and Updates with Bill Forry of the Dorchester Reporter30:55 Conversation with Nicole Flaherty and Carrie Doherty from BostonX Med Spa59:53 Tiny Dot Concert with Travels With Brindle

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01:31:35

Episode 8: DOT Queer Life

DotLife ·

2025/06/06

Happy Pride Month! Erin speaks with Kacie King of DotOut and Hammad Ahmed from Forge, a new bathhouse project in Boston, about the Dorchester Queer scene. Bill and Erin enjoy flavors from the Ice Creamsmith as they talk through the week's news. Eli Shane brings his harp for a Tiny Dot Concert.

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01:40:51

Episode 7: Dorchester Weekend

DotLife ·

2025/05/30

Elle Marrone from Dorchfest and Mike Szkolka from the DOT Day Parade Committee talk all things Dorchester Weekend. Bill Forry from the Dorchester Reporter talks about the news but mostly about Milkweed. S&D Duo play a Tiny Dot Concert.

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01:42:10

Episode 6: The Arts and a One Man Band

DotLife ·

2025/05/23

Bobby Boyd from The Record Co. and Cat Armistead from Humphreys Street Open Studios discuss the importance of artist spaces in the city of Boston. Bill Forry is done with the Celtics but shares the week's news. Eric Royer, a one-man band, dazzles with a Tiny Dot Concert.3:44 News with the Dorchester Reporter's Bill Forry29:00 Bobby Boyd and Cat Armistead discuss artist space1:13:00 Eric Royer performs a Tiny Dot Concert

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01:32:11

Episode 5: A Look at Ashmont Hill Neighborhood

DotLife ·

2025/05/16

Vicki Rugo and Joe Gildea join to talk about the history of the Ashmont Hill neighborhood and preview the Ashmont Hill Yard Sale, taking place on May 17.The Dorchester Repoter's Bill Forry discusses this week's news and the Celtics resurgence.Daniel Laurent and Jeff 2X perform a Tiny Dot Concert.3:24 News with Bill Forry31:16 Ashmont Hill History and Yard Sale Preview1:01:57 Tiny Dot Concert with Daniel Laurent and Jeff 2X

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