Tommy Earley, long time member of O'Malley (of the Wench Division) stops by. TJ Ferry joins us on the "WOTS Happenin' Hotline" to fill us in on some of his latest creative projects for the 125th Mummers Parade.

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We got a little bit of everything on this one, folks! This past weekend the Downtowners Fancy Brigade hosted their 10th Annual Jim Julia Memorial Toast and Word on the Street was there to capture it. Former FBA president and Downtowners Captain, Richie Herron Sr., joins in on the WOTS Hotline AND thanks to all of you out in Mum Nation, we get to discuss "How you know you're from a Mummers family"!

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Award-winning music arranger, Chris Farr, joins us to talk about his music career both inside and outside of the Mummers Parade. He gives insight into his process, his journey, and what he has in store, gearing up for another parade with Fralinger and South Philadelphia String Bands.

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It's time to talk about those themes we all know and love (or hate!). Yes, those classic, never-die Mum themes that every divison just loves to repeat and repeat and repeat...but why?! Let's get into it!

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"Wolfie", Theme and Production Chair for the Fralinger String Band, joins us to talk about his start in the Brigades, his years in the Fancy Mother Clubs, and his work as a mummers costumer!

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Get thinking and play along in the comments! Today we're here to rank our top four greatest non-winning themes of all time from the String Band and Fancy Brigade Divisions specifically! Let the arguing begin! Give us your lists in the comments to hear us discuss your picks on the next episode!

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We caught up with Dennis Quaile to chat about his years between designing shows AND performing in them (for both the Fancy Brigades and the String Bands). He shares his takes on today's parade as well.

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Season 2 kicks off with the age old Mum question - Does the parade need changing? We give our takes...but we wanna hear YOURS in the comments. Your thoughts might just be discussed on our next episode!

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Hot off of their latest award win, we stop down to visit the Otto's at O'Jung's - one of the best spots to hit on Mummers Row! Food, drinks, decor - they have it all to offer! If you're looking for something elevated beyond typical "bar food", O'jung's is the spot for you. Check it out!

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Opening April 23, 2025 at 7PM at the Mummers Museum! The new exhibits: "From Sheet to Street" and "Ferko in the 50's". Please go check it out and let them know the Word on the Street crew sent ya! Let us know what you thought of the exhibit (after you check it out) in the comments below! What other exhibits would you like to see? Sound off!

Mummers Museum: 1100 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147(215) 336-3050

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