In this episode, Christopher assembles the entire ownership and design team from the development of the New Pencoyd Marriot Hotel to explore historic redevelopment, the urban experience and riverfront development. This episode was created in partnership with Design Philly Festival week and took place as a live recording on October 14th, 2021.

In this episode, Christopher connects with Marisa Shaaban, an aspiring politician, who may be retracing her steps to become the next holder of the 182nd District seat in the PA House of Representatives. After narrowly losing her first attempt to Brian Sims in the middle of a pandemic, Marisa is excited to bring her platform of urban issues to bear: public schools, gun violence, development and homelessness. We also learn more about the roots of her views and personal history as a mother of three in Philadelphia.

In this episode, Christopher sits down to learn about the lightning fast career of Jo Piazza who is just publishing her ninth book, WE ARE NOT THEM, and has four active and successful podcasts. Jo recently moved back to PHL after long stints in NYC and SF so we get to hear all the pro’s of “Philly Living” and why the most shell-shocked folks on her return to PHL are Philadelphians themselves!

In this episode, Christopher invites Rebecca into the studio to explore the political trajectory of one of Philadelphia's most dynamic women. After defeating three-term incumbent Alan Butkovitz to take the office of City Controller in 2017 with a margin of victory of 58%-41%, Rebecca has continued her unrelenting pursuit of common sense in city government. At the same time, her passionate analysis of Philadelphia's response to the social justice movement of 2020 shows her willingness to think independently and push the City of Philadelphia in a new direction. 

For more on Gabrielle, https://www.supraendura.com

Follow Gabrielle's Podcast, Supra Endura: Creative Conversations

In this episode, Christopher sits down with Rachel Street, Founder of The Street Group, Influencer, and Builder (to name only a few). They discuss Rachel's upbringing, how she started working, and how to "DIY" in Philadelphia.

For more on Rachel, https://www.hestiaphilly.com/

Follow Rachel on socials at @hestiaphilly

In this episode, Christopher sits down with Yoav Perry, Founder of Perrystead Dairy and Best of Philly 2021 Local Cheesemaker. They discuss the cheesemaking process and its impact on the city of Philadelphia.

For more on Yoav Perry, https://perrystead.com/

To follow Yoav on socials at @yoavperry

In this episode, Christopher sits down with Kate Daily, the new editor-in-chief of Philadelphia Magazine, to discuss the future of Philadelphia and what it's like to come back home. 

For more on Philly Mag, https://www.phillymag.com/

To follow Kate on socials at @katedailey

Christopher sits down with Monument Labs Paul Farber to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of how we present our history and the recent impact of the social justice movement and what stories get told. 

Read more about Monument Lab here: https://monumentlab.com/

Follow Paul at @paul_farber