3.27.23

In this episode, we are joined by Charlie Patch, who talks about his sports memorabilia business and his ongoing quest to find an elusive 1987 Michael Jordan basketball card. We talk about trends in card collecting, “Tiffany” cards, the fall (and rise) in value of Erling Haaland’s soccer cards, buying low on Sal Frelick, and more. We also compare our posters from long ago: Dave and The Who, Charlie and Jackson Pollack, Dan and Shawn Kemp. Also of note: Dan and Dave are back in the (yoga) studio, friend-of-the-pod Dana Bureau picks up a flag and marches in pro-democracy protests in Tel Aviv, and Pole Capping is on the docket for April 8.

It’s been three years since we last checked in on Lexington native Chris Shaw, and he’s back this week as he prepares to head out to Arizona for spring training with the Chicago White Sox. Chris talks about his journeys through injury rehab and professional baseball, how the recent changes to the Minor Leagues impacted his golf game, and his new walk-up song. Chris also heaps praise on fellow BC graduate and soon-to-be-Major-Leaguer Sal Frelick, reflects on the lack of female coaches in professional sports, and comments on the allure of the Savannah Bananas. Chris is the real deal and we wish him luck this season- enjoy!

On this episode of Bedford Tavern we are joined by Tali Rojem, Director of Clinical Innovations at The Edinburg Center in Bedford. Tali talks about the challenges facing providers, families, and agencies in the midst of the current mental health crisis, and some of the innovative programs and services she helps manage at The Edinburg Center to tackle them. Dave also talks about the expansion of his practice into additional space focused specifically on mental health and wellness, and Dan asks if the answer to some of these challenges is rooted in financial resources, staff shortages, or state intervention. 

The Tavern is open this week and we are thrilled to be joined by Dawn Kociubes, a relentless volunteer for worthy causes, longtime Bedford resident, and one-time cash control manager at Whalom Park. Dawn, Dan, and Dave reflect on their college years at Brandeis, Dawn's work with Rotary, what it's like parenting daughters, and a lot more. Dawn also takes a controversial stance on Thanksgiving, Dan ponders what to wear to a Taylor Swift concert he does not have tickets to, and Dave tells us about the time he met Debra Messing.