In this episode, we're talking about a local legend: Olympic silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan. Guest Meredith Lynch (@meredithmlynch on Instagram and TikTok) brings her lifelong love of this polarizing figure to the conversation as we go deep on '90s culture, "cat fights," monoculture, and Boston's figure skating scene.

"Why? Whyyyyyy? Whhhhhhyyyyyy????"

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While I'm in Maine, enjoy this thematically appropriate episode exploring an iconic part of New England culture: Lobster. To go deep (sea) on the subject, I’m joined by Curt Brown, a Maine lobsterman and marine biologist with a passion for this industry and clawfuls of optimism for its future.

Check out Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, a NOVA Special Presentation.

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In this episode, author Stephen Puleo is helping us place Bostonian Charles Sumner on the "starting five" of American history. This well-spoken, prickly senator was one of the leading voices for abolition during the lead up to the Civil War and even earned Lincoln's ear as the president navigated a grueling chapter for the nation. Oh, and then there's the caning.

Puleo's new book, The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union, is out now, and don't miss his Italian restaurant recs at the end of the ep.

Yes, Philly fans threw snowballs at Santa, but there's more to the story.

The Tom Brady statue is unveiled. The head is too small, right??

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What does Beantown have going on after dark? To answer that question, we're joined by Corean Reynolds, Director of Nightlife Economy for the City of Boston. She's got plenty of insight on the unique challenges and strengths of local nocturnal culture — and even some tips of her own.

Love is Blind is casting in Philadelphia. 

Jhoan Duran's First Entrance as Phillies' closer; Matt Gelb in the Athletic on importing the entrance from Minnesota. 

Boston getting a WNBA team?

"Dershowitz Takes Issue With Farmers' Market After Pierogi Denial"

Berry Pond in Harold Parker State Forest. (Come for the nature, stay for the audible gunfire.)

City of Boston's Summer Dance Party Series.

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In this episode, we're talking with travel and culture writer Shayla Martin of 'The Road We Travel' Substack about her experiences on Martha's Vineyard. From Black culture and lobster rolls to Jaws Bridge and Eric Holder eating an ice cream cone, this is the perfect conversation for summer.

The Eagles' obscene Super Bowl rings (and the famous Tom Brady ring photo)

The race for mayor of the Somerville Community Path (yes, it's all cats)

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Time is a flat circle. In this episode, we're joined by Michael Ansara, author of the recently released memoir, The Hard Work of Hope, to talk about the 1960s and its mass protest movements in Boston. A community organizer and student leader at Harvard during this tumultuous era, Ansara has insight into how that historical moment roiled the region — and how its echoes reverberate today. This is a can't-miss conversation!

The Phillie Phanatic riffs on the Coldplay cheating scandal

The Delaware River Hot Dog man

Somebody Feed Phil comes to Boston

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In this episode, we're talking about Ray Flynn, who served as mayor of Boston from 1984-1993. As described by guest Don Gillis, author of The Battle for Boston, that decade was transformative for the city. It was an era in which the city's progressive identity was solidified and the neighborhoods were brought back into the political process. Plus, did you know Flynn almost played for the Celtics?!

"That's what's in" will haunt me forever

Cam Schlittler, son of a Massachusetts police chief, wins his Major League Baseball debut for the hated Yankees

The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is coming up; here's our ep on Revere

Charles River swim cancelled

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We're talking tripledeckers, that iconic piece of the local urban fabric with Matthew Dickey, aka Streetscape Curator. What are the origins of this vernacular architectural style? How has their identity — and their residents — changed over the years? And are we ready for a tripledecker renaissance?

Pork Roll Egg & Cheese Vodka

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In this episode, we're chatting about how the idea of Boston — its reputation, its brand, its character — has been shaped by popular media, from movies to journalism. Joining us is Stanley Corkin, author of Boston Mass-Mediated Urban Space and Culture in the Digital Age.

Step right up: 10 best walkable cities for tourists in the US

In Her Shoes 

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We're getting the inside scoop on the latest Market Basket drama from Grant Welker, a reporter for the Boston Business Journal. Why is Arthur T. Demoulas being pushed out again? Who will take over the company? How will this impact consumers and devotees of the beloved local grocery chain? Plus, more chatter on what makes Market Basket so special, and thoughts on Karen Read and Rafael Devers.

Check out EBtM's first Market Basket episode HERE (it's one of our most popular ever)

The Double Slide

Section 10 podcast losing it about the Rafael Devers trade

"Rapper Slaine brings Hub street cred to Affleck flick Man about ‘Town’"

Leaving by Roxana Robinson

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