What do you do if you’re a chef and you open a restaurant that is named Best in Philly and your burger wins Best of Philly? You bail out and open a coffee truck, obviously. That’s exactly what Jonny Mac did. He’s the co-founder of Rival Bros Coffee and he’s our guest on this episode....

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This is Ben Franklin like you’ve never heard him, obviously. As part of the Philadelphia Podcast Festival, we sat down with Philly most famous and accomplished resident at the National Liberty Museum for our first-ever recording in front of a live audience. Don’t be afraid. This isn’t a boring history lesson. This is Benjamin Franklin...

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Elijah Milligan is a chef on a mission. While running his restaurant Stove and Tap in Lansdale, PA, he’s also seeking to shine a light on the skills and accomplishments of African-American chefs in town. He runs a pop-up cooking event called Cooking for Culture, that features local African-American chefs showcasing their skills in various...

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He paved the way for rappers to tour Europe while managing Schoolly D and made Cypress Hill, Kris Kross, The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, and Lauryn Hill household names. He is Chris Schwartz, Co-Founder of Ruffhouse Records, which sold over one hundred million records worldwide throughout the 1990’s. Chris has a new book out called, Ruffhouse:...

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John Bolaris was a rock star in Philadelphia from 1990 through the early 2000’s. He wasn’t actually a rock star, but a meteorologist with rock star status. He ran in circles with professional athletes and dated models and playmates, all while being the 3rd highest paid meteorologist in the United States. John is currently a...

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John Bolaris was a rock star in Philadelphia from 1990 through the early 2000’s. He wasn’t actually a rock star, but a meteorologist with rock star status. He ran in circles with professional athletes and dated models and playmates, all while being the 3rd highest paid meteorologist in the United States. John is currently a...

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This episode is quite unique. We were set up to record on the third floor at The Raven Lounge on Sansom Street. Our guest never showed. Just as we were about to call it a night, in walked a woman who said they double-booked the third floor and she was there to take some photographs....

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She’s sold over 13 MILLION BOOKS. She’s had a book turned into a movie starring Cameron Diaz. She has championed for women authors to receive the same attention as their male counterparts, and she’s stood for her beliefs, almost to the detriment of her young career. She is the New York Times #1 Bestselling Author...

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She’s sold over 13 MILLION BOOKS. She’s had a book turned into a movie starring Cameron Diaz. She has championed for women authors to receive the same attention as their male counterparts, and she’s stood for her beliefs, almost to the detriment of her young career. She is the New York Times #1 Bestselling Author...

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When one thinks of the face of Philly beer, Tom Kehoe’s large, happy, face usually comes to mind. He’s the owner and face of Yards Brewing Company, Philadelphia largest brewery. A Haddonfield native, Tom started brewing beers with a hot-plate in his dorm room at Western Maryland University—now known as McDaniel College. While in college,...

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