Diet fads are a dime a dozen, which has only been made worse by a flood of fake AI doctors and chatbots. But Philadelphia's top medical schools are taking the culinary reins to chip away at chronic diseases and the misinformation that surrounds them.

Arts and culture drives local economies and brings us all together. So why is Philadelphia lagging so embarrisingly behind other cities?

Your weekly long listen is here:

(START) Here's What Being an Eagles Fan Will Cost You This Season

(7:25) Bringing Water Ice to Disneyland

(12:55) One of George Washington's Enslaved Men was the First Celebrity Chef

(16:15) Can We Really Drink Five Cups of Coffee a Day?

(20:40) A Deep Dive into Philly's Fringe Festival

(52:20) A Therapy Bus for Kids

On this episode of On The Record, Victor Fiorillo sits down with Nell Bang-Jensen, CEO and director of FringeArts, the nonprofit behind Philly's 30-year-old Fringe Festival. They talk about censorship, experimental theater, and the funding cuts that have hit the arts industry. They also chat about shows in a "yam-atorium" this year and one Belgian show taking place in a box.

You can find tickets to the 2026 Fringe Festival here.

West Philly native Lemier Mitchell took a hometown staple from a food truck to the Land of Mickey and Minnie.

This Saturday, August 30th, the Oxtail Collective is celebrating the life of Hercules Posey, a culinary genius who escaped bondage at the hands of George Washington. There will be live demos, tastings, panel discussions and shopping.

Register for free programming here.

And get tickets to the Hercules Posey culinary experience here.

Victor Fiorillo asked Dr. Mike and the answers may surprise you.

LeBron James might actually be making it more affordable to go to the Linc.

Kidology is a Southampton company tackling a growing problem in pediatric care: getting children developmental therapy when they need it, regardless of language, insurance or distance.

Your weekly long listen is here:

(START) Philly's Bad Behavior Gets Its Own Museum

(10:30) Share the Trail. Seriously.

(14:20) Best of Philly | Plantie Mame, the Diva of Dirt

(27:30) Hospitality For All

(31:10) Best of Philly | Saving the Planet, One Closet at a Time

(45:25) The Philly Bike Train in Front of City Hall