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!

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Jimmy Good of the Championship Quaker City String Band drops by to talk about their most recent win and what it's like leading the great QCSB! Also, we dig into 2026 theme concepts and line of march for Wenches, Brigades, and String Bands as the 2025 Mum Season approaches its end, with the String Band Serenade just around the corner!

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The Palandro-Ferry Foundation is committed to honoring and memorializing two young Mummers – Dennis Palandro, Jr. and Joseph Ferry – who were members of the South Philadelphia String Band, and Joseph’s fiancé Kelly Wiseley who were tragically killed in a head-on crash in the early hours of January 2, 2019. Ferry’s fiancé, Kelly Wiseley, also lost her life in the accident. The two had just gotten engaged at Christmas.  Palandro’s wife, Nicole, was critically injured in the accident, but survived and has made a full recovery.The mission of the Foundation is to support the family, friends and communities of the Foundation, in their time of need, in memory of Denny, Jr., Joe and Kelly.  The Foundation was initially formed by NJ chef, restauranteur and former Mummer Angelo Lutz.  Lutz has been a very close family friend of Palandro’s father, Dennis Sr. (who is the captain of the South Philadelphia String Band), and knew Dennis Jr. for his entire life.

Billy, Haley, and Mike discuss their takeaways, likes and dislikes from this year's Mummers Parade, touching upon all the divisions and beyond! COMMENT your own takeaways and thoughts to get in on the action!

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After the Run Through show rehearsal night, we sit down for our "Happy New Year" special (the LAST of 2024) to put our judges caps on and rank the Fancy Brigade Division 1st all the way through 10th! You're in for a great show!

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We’re getting in the holiday spirit and sharing the wealth with A String Band Christmas Special featuring the Grinch himself, Denny Palandro, Captain of 2024’s 1st prize String Band (South Philly) and up and coming 1st Prize String Band Captain, Kade Radcliffe (Uptown). We also sit down with George Balzer and Chuck Graser Jr. (Woodland), who let us in on their 2025 performance prep, and give us an early Christmas present with a snippet of their sound.

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John Baron joins us to discuss his lengthy Mummer career and how being captain (Hegeman - 2002 to 2019), drill director (Greater Kensington - Present), and a basketball head coach have led him to years of success in the parade.

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Butchie drops by to talk about his inspirations, success, and his craziest concepts all while sharing some classic stories with Word on the Street!

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