Banned in Boston

This week, Stephen celebrates Boston one final time by visiting the Public Garden with his friend Nils Berglund. They talk about Nils' plan to host tours of the Public Garden, the "European charm" of Boston's haphazard layout, and what it means to be good at Boston. Plus, Stephen talks about how many subscribers he has!

This week, Patrick Scanlon and Owen Kelley face off in the long-awaited Sandwich Competition, judged by Stephen Furda, George Geanopoulos and Zaji Zabalerio.

This week, Stephen takes a stroll down Newbury Street with his friend Karin Yehoudian. They talk about the mixture of high fashion and oddball specificity that makes up the street. They also reminisce about the first times they hung out, compare Boston to Long Island, and celebrate the joys of a single room. Plus, Stephen complains about the T!

This week, Stephen officially announces the Sandwich Competition between Patrick Scanlon and Owen Kelley, and Owen gives his side of the story.

This week, Stephen eats an enormous sandwich with his friend and roommate Patrick Scanlon! They also talk about the art of making sandwiches, what it's like to live together, and whether or not Boston is a big city or just a city-sized small town. Plus, Patrick drinks beer!

This week, Stephen joins his friend Alyssa Geissler for ramen at Porter Square's Yume Wo Katare. They also talk about Alyssa's appendicitis-related brush with death, how Alyssa used to vomit every time she got anxious, and their first impressions of each other. Plus, Stephen calls his friend Davis Wong to chat about music and shenanigans! Check out Davis' album at theislandline.bandcamp.com!

This week, Stephen welcomes back his friend Jack McElfresh to talk about another important educational institution, Harvard University! They discuss what Harvard looks like on the inside and outside, compare The Social Network to the real thing, and figure out why Jack is scared of bananas but perfectly okay with plantains. Plus, Stephen reenacts a scene from Lawrence of Arabia!

This week, Stephen talks about the necessary evil of Boston's House of Blues with his friend Sydney Sagman. They also discuss Syd's travels in Mexico and Australia, where she may actually be a fugitive, and describe some of their worst concert experiences. Plus, Stephen and Syd reminisce about Williamsburg!

This week, Stephen goes to the movies with his friend George Geanopulos. They discuss their experiences at the art house theaters in Boston, carefully chronicling the pros and cons of each. Along the way, they compare their theatergoing preferences, explain the horrors of the Emerson media room, and dig into the details of George's upbringing. Plus, George shares his Oscar nomination predictions from 2 weeks ago!

This week, Stephen returns to discuss the oft-renamed Boston sports arena TD Garden with his friend Matt Jepsky. They also talk about what it was like to move back to Boston after living in the Netherlands, the importance of holding onto your receipts, and the art of everyday confrontation. Plus, Stephen tells stories from the Kanye West performances he’s seen!