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This episode we recognize Katherine Johnson for this day in science, what rings cams do to deter porch thieves, and talk about the Underground Railroad and Philadelphia's connection. Our featured guest musical artist is Emily Drinker!

We talk about some strong opinions in the community regarding leaf blowers among other going's on in the neighborhood and dedicate this episode to discussing various scams and tips on how to not get bamboozled! We're joined by musical guest Rev. TJ McGlinchey (a.k.a. Thelonious Jawn) and feature a track from his most recent album titled New Europe/ Blasted City.

This week we touch on carjacking in Philadelphia and across the U.S., then learn about filibusters and their impact on our current political climate. Our featured musician this episode is the soulful singer/songwriter Morgan Pinkstone, sharing a song fit for the times from her album Swimmer.

Mariangela digs up some history on historical Buttercup Cottage and we reminisce about American Composer Stephen Sondheim who passed in Nov 2021. Musical guest Jacopo De Nicola entertains us with his wit and unique style of Italian Gypsy Folk music with a live in-studio performance!

We open up about plans for development of the old JOA mart and noise ordinance to crack down on loud cars in the city before scratching the surface of conversation around NFTs (non-fungible tokens). We meet the talented E.J. Simpson and hear a track from his up-and-coming album release.

This episode we talk about random porch furniture, housing numbers and stolen signs in the neighborhood then follow up with some Christmas holiday trivia! Musical guests from the "Dirty Soap" band pop in for a visit to share their featured track "Mother of all Bombs" from their latest album release.

This episode we talk about finding parking and tips for those looking to invest in property in the neighborhood. Featured musical guest Isaac Stanford talks about his musical project Slowey & the Boats and life as a lap/ pedal steel player in Philadelphia.

A brief segment on what's happening in the neighborhood to segue into some notable cases of corruption in sports. Featured musical guest Clay Stiles talks about his life-long passion for music and features a track from his EP under the band name The Drywellers.

What do you know about gene therapy? We talk about the emerging wave of regenerative medicine, it's roots in Philadelphia and potential impact to our quality of life. Meet singer/ songwriter Matt Spitko and catch a listen to a new yet-to-be released track from his upcoming EP.

For our first official episode, we're asking the big question for artists who've made a career of live performance managing to make the connection between their craft and audiences in the current climate of social distancing? Our local guest musician is Blues artist Deb Callahan. You'll hear what it's like as a Blues artist in Philadelphia and catch the track entitled "Seven States Away" featured on her album "Sweet Soul"