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With Hanna unavailable, Andy & Fish cover two of Boston's mysteries. Did they find a mummified monkey when they demolished the Boston Garden? Why is there a statue of a Viking explorer on the Commonwealth Ave. Mall? Who left these two unsupervised? All this is answered on today's Old Colony Cast! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

Duxbury gathers as a community to heal and support first responders, Red Sox tickets go on sale today and a familiar haunt on Commonwealth Ave returns. Five minutes of news that will keep you in “The Loop."

“What will get us to the finish line is nothing compared to what got us to the start.” In 2013, professional ballroom dancer Adrianne Haslet was walking near the Boston Marathon finish line when the bombs went off. She lost her leg that day, standing on Boylston Street. Then, in 2019, Adrianne — who had become a runner herself after her lower leg amputation — was walking on Commonwealth Ave. when she was hit by a car. Even in the face of so much unexpected adversity, Adrianne hasn't lost her fighting spirit. She's a survivor, an advocate, an inspiration — and on Monday, April 18, she'll return to both Comm Ave. and Boylston Street, but this time it will be en route to her own marathon finish. Adrianne will be racing in the Boston Marathon's para division alongside friend and official guide Shalane Flanagan. In this conversation, Adrianne talks about training under Shalane's guidance, about how she's feeling with race day just a week and a half away, and about what she's doing now to prepare for the potential post-marathon blues. She also talks about the emotional component of running a race that she has such a heavy history with, and about what she pictures when she imagines her finish line moment. SPONSOR: New Balance — Go to newbalance.com/beyondtherun to learn more about how New Balance is supporting the conversations around mental wellness in running. (And check out my current favorite pullover, crop top, half-zip top, quilted pullover, and jacket.) What you'll get on this episode: How Adrianne is feeling with less than two weeks to go until the Boston Marathon, and reflections on this training cycle (6:00) On returning to Boston after DNF-ing the 2018 race (11:00) What it's been like moving during marathon training, and how Adrianne met her boyfriend, Harry (15:30) All about Adrianne's running leg (23:00) How Adrianne and Shalane Flanagan met and became friends (25:15) What it's like being coached by Shalane (34:20) The low and high points from Boston 2022 training (43:25) How the weather affects Adrianne's leg (57:30) The mental and emotional components of returning to the Boston Marathon (59:00) All about Adrianne's upcoming IMAX film (1:02:55) Adrianne's guide to Boston (1:10:00) For more, check out: Adrianne Haslet on Episode 192 of the Ali on the Run Show Shalane Flanagan on Episode 438 of the Ali on the Run Show Shalane Flanagan on Episode 242 of the Ali on the Run Show Follow Adrianne: Instagram @adriannehaslet Twitter @adriannehaslet Facebook Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

The battle of Commonwealth Ave. resumes on the ice this weekend as the Boston University men's ice hockey team faces their rival, the Boston College Eagles, in games on both Saturday and Sunday.

This week we're joined by lead pastor of Citizens Church Tim Olson!Questions? Comments? Favorite local spots to check out? Let us know at podcast@midtowncolumbia.comCharlotte Local Spotlights:The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - 1217 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205Cabo Fish Taco - 3201 N Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205Whitewater Center - 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214Optimist Hall - 1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217Sycamore Brewing - 2161 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NCLegion Brewing - 1906 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205Resources/Quotes mentioned:A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson by Winn CollierPhilippians sermon series - Downtown | Two Notch | LexingtonAudio engineering by Andrew Miles

This week we're joined by lead pastor of Citizens Church Tim Olson!Questions? Comments? Favorite local spots to check out? Let us know at podcast@midtowncolumbia.comCharlotte Local Spotlights:The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters - 1217 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205Cabo Fish Taco - 3201 N Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205Whitewater Center - 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214Optimist Hall - 1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - 4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217Sycamore Brewing - 2161 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NCLegion Brewing - 1906 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205Resources/Quotes mentioned:A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson by Winn CollierPhilippians sermon series - Downtown | Two Notch | LexingtonAudio engineering by Andrew Miles

Last year, as Covid began beating us up, folks loved to drive by Blacker‘s Bakeshop (543 Commonwealth Ave in Newton) on a Thursday and inhale… As my mother used to always say, “what a mechiyah! [how fabulous].“ Even in the midst of the pandemic, Blacker‘s Bakeshop kept making the best challah in town, not to mention the cookies and the kichel and the rugelach and the bubka – or is it bubke? On TBA NOW! We’re speaking with the people that make it all happen: Rich, Karen, and Rebecca Blacker. The Blackers are a 3 generation TBA family and we are proud to call them our own.

About a year ago we had the great opportunity to speak with Baseball Writer’s hall of famer and longtime musician Mr. Peter Gammons at his annual event celebrating the Peter Gammons College Scholarship.  This scholarship, which allows Boston and Chicago area high school students a cash scholarship to the college of their choice has sent 150 Boston and Chicago area students to college by awarding them over $600,000 in scholarships.But this wonderful foundation is only one piece of the puzzle – just one beneficiary of many in Boston and Chicago under the umbrella of the Foundation To Be Named Later.After Theo Epstein became the general manager of the Red Sox in 2002, being a guitar player himself, Peter Gammons asked Theo to join him onstage for the next Hot Stove event. And so the Foundation to be named later was born. The foundation – now celebrating its 20thyear, is dedicated to improving lives through education and leadership and works to raise funds and awareness for nonprofit agencies serving urban youth and families.  Funds would be raised through unique events focused on baseball and music, two of the twins’ passions.This years events begin February 7th.  Get more info and purchase tickets at www.foundationtobenamedlater.org.Business of Baseball Lunch – DEVELOPING PITCHING IN AN OFFENSIVE ERA presented by GIVING Grousbeck FazzalariFebruary 7th — Seaport Hotel, 1 Seaport Lane Boston – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Includes reception, lunch, panel with Q&AModerators: Peter Gammons, Alex SpeierPanelists:Tom Verducci, Analyst, MLB Network; Craig Breslow, Director of Pitching, Chicago Cubs; Rich Hill, Pitcher, Minnesota Twins; Aaron Civale, pitcher, Cleveland Indians; David Bush, Pitching Coach, Boston Red Sox; Matt Blake, Pitching Coach, New York Yankees; Ryan Dempster, Former Major League Pitcher and MLB Network AnalystVIP TICKET: Hot Stove Cool Music 20th Presented by GIVING Grousbeck Fazzalari – celebrating music, baseball and giving–Buy Tickets $500February 8th — Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave. Boston – 5:30 pmFEATURING: Letters To Cleo and Belly’s Tanya Donelly & Gail Greenwood and are joined by Peter Gammons, Theo Epstein and the Hot Stove Cool Music All Stars, BOTO. With Bill Janovitz, Bernie Williams, Kay Hanley, Tanya Donnelly, Jake Peavy, Lenny DiNardo and Will Dailey.EMCEES:The Mike O’Malley and Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox LegendApril 3 – Off The Mound at Big Night Live Theatre at the Boston Gardenwith Ryan Dempster, Pedro Martinez and Mike O’Malley 

Our guest for today is Maria Skinner, owner of StarFish Dance & Yoga Studio. In this conversation, Maria talks about yoga - particularly the NIA technique which has been a great technique to connect your emotions, spirit, and your body. Sit back and relax as she shares her knowledge about dance, embodiment practices, and the grace and beauty of living life!   Episode Highlights Maria’s story on how she started Starfish Dance and Yoga Studio Maria’s BeSoul - Dance Studio The NIA technique People’s ability to love and create a life they love Living in response to how people view you Ways that Maria does to love her life outside of dancing Moving with the force and going with the flow   Resources mentioned in this episode: Sweat Your Prayers: The Five Rhythms of the Soul -- Movement as Spiritual Practice by Gabrielle Roth Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by Hawkins M.D Ph.D., David R. Tara Brach Podcast Living High Like a Tree: Embodiment, Dance & Grace by Maria Skinner   Where to reach Maria Skinner: StarFish Dance & Yoga www.starfishdanceyoga.com 135 Commonwealth Ave. in West Concord MA Maria Skinner's Blog Know more about Maria and her work here.   Want to hear more about how you can live a life you love? We would like to invite you to subscribe to the podcast on your preferred podcast platforms to get updated on the latest episodes. Please don't forget to share it with a friend so you can help them live a life they love too! Let us know what part you love the most by leaving a review and remember that life is a precious gift! + Apple Podcasts + CastBox © Community Chiropractic of Acton | 282 Central St Acton, MA

On the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, liberals and centrists are once more playing right into fascists' hands. Our feature this episode is a reading of the recent CrimethInc. op-ed “Take Your Pick: Law or Freedom; How ‘Nobody Is above the Law' Abets the Rise of Tyranny,” about the outrageously liberal demonstrations over Trump firing Jeff Sessions. We also interview an anarchist who was at the protest outside Tucker Carlson's home in Washington D.C. about what really happened there, Twitter's banning of anti-fascists, and why it's important to take the offensive in the struggle against fascism. Friday, November 9 was the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, and we bring you a round up of fascist, anti-fascist, and centrist actions from the weekend. Send us news, events, or ideas on how our show can better serve anarchist activity in your town by emailing us at podcast@crimethinc.com. {November 14, 2018}   -------SHOW NOTES------   Table of Contents: Intro {0:00} Headlines {0:55} Kristallnacht anniversary and #OutliveThem actions roundup {5:55} Interview about Tucker Carlson protest and liberal blowback {10:05} Take Your Pick: Law or Freedom; How ‘Nobody Is above the Law' Abets the Rise of Tyranny {22:10} Repression roundup {32:45} Next Week's News {38:12} Download 29:30 minutes long version. Upcoming events/demos/etc: November 15: in London, England, there will be a queer dance party outside the Brazilian Embassy against Brazilian president elect Bolsonaro and to save the amazon. It will last from 5:30 PM until 8:30. November 16–18: School of the Americas Watch is hosting a border encuentro directly on the US/Mexico border in Nogales, Arizona and Sonora around the theme Dismantle Border Imperialism! November 16: in Portland, Oregon, there's a “We Won't Be Erased” demonstration against transphobia. Meet at 4:30 in the afternoon at City Hall, and follow @WontBeErasedPDX on twitter for more. November 17: In Philadelphia, the Pushback Campaign and anti-fascists are calling for those opposed to Nazis and Proud Boys to gather at 10 AM at the Independence Hall Visitor Center to oppose a planned white supremacist rally. November 17: Anti-fascists are also planning to oppose a misogynistic Patriot Prayer rally in Portland, Oregon. Rose City Antifa are calling for those opposed to rally at 1 PM on Saturday at Terry Schrunk Plaza. November 18: in Aachen, Germany at 3 PM, there is a demonstration planned against the political swing to the right and state repression. November 19: a demonstration against singularity and surveillance in Athens, Greece. Meet at Parko Eleutherias at 11:30 AM. November 25 - December 1: A call for a week of action against the G20 meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 25–27 will have popular education and workshops from different groups; the 28 and 29 will feature a People's Summit, with day one at the Faculty of Social Science of the University of Buenos Aires, and day two in Plaza de los dos Congresos. November 30 is when the big street demonstration will take place. November 26 in London, England: A meeting](https://freedomnews.org.uk/london-callout-for-solidarity-with-russian-anti-fascists/) to plan solidarity events for January 19 in support of anti-fascists facing persecution in Russia. The meeting will take place at Mayday Rooms, located at 88 Fleet St. December 10: There's an international call from anarchists on four continents for a day of action against borders on December 10. The idea is to kick off the 10th of each month being an anti-border day of action. December 17(ish): in Brownsville, Texas, people are planning to Meet the Migrants at the Border, in greeting them food and love! This date is currently tentative, as it is unclear when the migrant caravan will actually arrive. Organizers point out that there are five other points of entry on the Texas border the migrant caravan may try, and are encouraging people to organize more events. Here's a link to their Facebook page. Duluth, Minnesota: Anti-fascist and anti-white supremacy People's General Assemblies will be taking place weekly, Tuesdays at 6 PM in People's Power Plaza Court support for the Vaughn Trial is welcome! Court is ongoing every weekday from 10am–5pm in Courtroom 8B at 500 N King St, Wilmington, DE. For more information, visit itsgoingdown.org. Upcoming anarchist book fairs and gatherings: November 17–18: The Seattle Anarchist Book Fair is taking place at The Vera Project from 10–5 each day. The Vera Project is located at Seattle Center, on the corner of Warren Ave North and Republican St. Here's a map. November 17–18: The Boston Anarchist Book Fair is taking place at 775 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA from 10–8 each day. Here's a map. November 29 - December 2: Anarchists in Umea, Sweden are hosting their first ever bookfair! Mutual Aid Disaster Relief is on tour until late November! This week's dates: November 15: Kansas City, MO. 10:00 am @ Kansas City Public Library Lucile H Bluford Branch 3050 Prospect Ave Kansas City, MO 64128 November 17: Columbia, MO. 6:00 pm CST @ Middlebush Hall, Room 132 University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211 November 18: Columbia, MO. 12:00 pm CST @ Middlebush Hall, Room 132 University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211 November 19: Carbondale, IL. 7:00 pm CST @ Flyover Social Center 214 N. Washington St. Carbondale, IL 62901 November 20:Carbondale, IL. 10:00 am CST @ Flyover Social Center 214 N. Washington St. Carbondale, IL 62901 A complete list of tour dates and locations can be found here. Atlanta Anti-Fascists recently had their PayPal shut down, so they're temporarily in need of support to offset some of their costs. They're accepting donations through their fundraising page, or to donate using Bitcoin, their Bitcoin wallet is: 1LdSVFd6Wvj8LeEfux2Xf6Rr2KGKXemiBB (If you prefer to use a single-use address for Bitcoin, you can contact them.) Jace Buras, a prison rebel who helped organize a peaceful protest at Hyde Correctional in North Carolina during the national prison strike, has written Atlanta Anarchist Black Cross to let supporters know that he has been transferred to Bertie Correctional and placed in 180 days of isolation. To show him support, his address is as follows: Jace Buras #1522417 Bertie Correctional PO Box 129 Windsor, NC 27983 Phone zap for prison rebel Dayvon Person! Dayvon was just about to reach his minimum custody requirements in January, when he was charged with inciting a riot at the Craggy Correction Institution in North Carolina. He is asking that people please, please, please call and ask that his appeal against these false accusations is heard. To participate, you can call the Director of the prison, Kenneth Lassiter or call/write the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Kenneth Lassiter: (919) 838–4000 North Carolina Department of Public Safety: 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 733–2126 Ke Huelga Radio, an anarchist affiliated pirate radio station that has been squatting Mexico City's airwaves for over 19 years, is under threat by both media conglomerates and the federal government. Ke Huelga is refusing to give up 102.9 and is urging folks to listen on their site, kehuelga.net, and to continue to try and pick up their signal if you're in Mexico City. They also are calling for people to protest this interference by the IFT, including call them at 01800 2000 120 and emailing at atencion@ift.org.mx. Visit their website for other means of sending messages of protest! Check out some of our favorites from the Christie Books anarchist film archive: The almighty Class War Federation on reality TV! The incredible story of anarchist counterfeiter Lucio Utah Phillips on Ammon Hennacy The tragic, true story of the Rebellion in Patagonia There is a call out for solidarity actions with anarchists in Russia, who are currently experiencing brutal state repression. You can read more about the situation on [rupression.com.](https://rupression.com/ Use this straightforward guide to writing prisoners from New York City Anarchist Black Cross to write a birthday message for Cameron Crowley, who is accused of being the anti-racist hacktivist Vigilance. You can write Cameron a letter, or send him a used book! (He especially likes sci-fi.) His address is: Cameron Crowley 855 West 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 {Birthday: November 18} Sales are OPEN for the 2019 Certain Days: Freedom for Political Prisoners calendar! The theme of next year's calendar is Health/Care, and it features art and writing from current and former political prisoners like David Gilbert, Mike and Chuck Africa, and Laura Whitehorn. If you buy 10 or more, be sure to use the discount code “BULK” to get 10 or more calendars for $10 each—you can then sell the calendars to fundraise for your own organizing. CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS In Hotwire #44 we named Kevin Garrido, prisoner of the Chilean state who was reportedly murdered by another prisoner, as an anarchist. Comrades in and out of Chile have gotten in touch with us to let us know that that is not true, and that Kevin purposefully did not identify as an anarchist, and has even identified with more eco-extremist currents. Sorry for the lazy reporting, but in our defense we even did additional research beyond where we first got the story and multiple other sources identified him as an anarchist or tagged his story under “anarchist prisoners” or something else of the sort. Kevin did extend solidarity to at least some anarchist prisoners for their struggles, anarchists were present in his funeral caravan that clashed with police, and regardless of his politics, we still uphold what we said about, “While the state may charge [another prisoner] with [his] murder, we know that the police and prisons are responsible for the conditions that led to Garrido's death, and the only kind of justice for his death will come from redirecting any aggression between the oppressed against their oppressors instead, until neither prisons not police can function.”    

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, August 10th, 2018 With just a month until the primaries, have the Democrats running for Governor finally landed on a message that might not only resonate with voters but reverberate on election day: Transportation? There has been a convergence of transportation SNAFUS: On Monday the commuter rail had massive delays on six lines, On Wednesday the MBTA’s parking garage at Alewife crumbled, with huge pieces of concrete damaging someone’s car. Yesterday the Blue Line lost power, creating an underground parade of 350 passengers walking through a tunnel, and for atmospherics — we have work on the Commonwealth Ave bridge, which has traumatized commuters with the threat of major backups. We opened the lines to ask you, could this be the topic that could threaten America’s most popular governor? Mind you not all of America has to use our transportation system. Is this an issue that could change how you vote? Alex Beam is here for his famous explainer and other esoterica, including a comprehensive analysis on how to best avoid mosquito bites by wearing camo. Beat The Press host Emily Rooney joined us for her famous list of fixations and fulminations Then, we chat with the Boston Globe’s travel writer and columnist Christopher Muther about the TSA’s Quiet Skies program and the proper etiquette on tipping while traveling. Then we continue our ongoing conversation about the family separation at the Border with immigration lawyers Susan Church and Jeff Goldman First Lady Melania Trump’s parents successfully emigrated to the United States, using what the president has condemned as “chain migration.” We unpack this with Under the Radar host Callie Crossley. Then this week's Friday News Quiz with two women who are shaking things up in the world of beverages: Kitty Amann is a consultant specializing in cocktails, wines and spirits. Misty Kalkofen has a reputation as one of America’s foremost authorities on cocktail history and culture. In addition to tending bar at Brick & Mortar since 2011, she is also a consultant. The two have them have come together to author the new book: Drinking Like Ladies: 75 Modern Cocktails from the World's Leading Female Bartenders; Includes Toasts to Extraordinary Women in History.

Head over to kitodelgado.com for key takeaways, favorite quotes, and links to resources mentioned. "I was on the forced Jenny Craig Plan. You go to bed early and wake up late in order to avoid eating." -Jason Panda  In this powerful addition of "Tell Your Story," I caught up with Jason Panda, CEO and founder of B Condoms. Jason and I first met freshman year (1997) while attending Boston University. However, after one year of taking the "T" up and down Commonwealth Ave, we both decided to move on from the university.  I transferred to Northeastern University after BU dropped the football program (more on this another time), and Jason transferred to Morehouse College; eventually graduating with a bachelors degree in biology . The Brockton Mass native went on to earn a law degree from Georgetown despite knowing early on that law was not the career path for him. Through social media, I've been able to keep tabs on Jason throughout the years.  Admittedly, when I reached out to Jason to discuss the idea of telling his story, I thought the narrative would center around his decision to leave law to start his own condom company. Think about that for a second. A successful attorney making great money decides to leave corporate law to start a condom business makes for a pretty interesting story.  However, the journey of overcoming multiple failures, and lost partnerships is what makes Jason's story both compelling and inspirational. During this two part interview, we discuss how B Condoms became (and still remains) the only independently, and  black owned condom distribution company in the US.  Jason recounts his early failures, the lessons learned from them, the principle of learning by doing, and what it means to operate without a net, money,and legacy.  Its an interview you don't want to miss. In addition to hearing Jason's incredible interview, I too was telling my story.  This is the very first "Tell Your Story" interview I conducted.  As you'll see, we had some technical difficulties, first with Skype, and then with google.  You could hear Rocky walking in the background, and even Melina made a few cameo appearances. Once complete, I spent a considerable amount of time uploading it to YouTube in 3 minute increments because I recorded the entire interview using my camera phone (I know, amateur move). In watching the interview, I observed a few things I can improve on and look forward to doing so with each interview. Listening to Jason's story was truly inspiring and I can't wait to bring more of them to you each month on this blog and the "Get on the Box"podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to Jason's incredible story of belief, endurance, and triumph! If so, please share with your family and friends. Enjoy!

Head over to kitodelgado.com for key takeaways, favorite quotes, and links to resources mentioned. "I was on the forced Jenny Craig Plan. You go to bed early and wake up late in order to avoid eating." -Jason Panda  In this powerful addition of "Tell Your Story," I caught up with Jason Panda, CEO and founder of B Condoms. Jason and I first met freshman year (1997) while attending Boston University. However, after one year of taking the "T" up and down Commonwealth Ave, we both decided to move on from the university.  I transferred to Northeastern University after BU dropped the football program (more on this another time), and Jason transferred to Morehouse College; eventually graduating with a bachelors degree in biology . The Brockton Mass native went on to earn a law degree from Georgetown despite knowing early on that law was not the career path for him. Through social media, I've been able to keep tabs on Jason throughout the years.  Admittedly, when I reached out to Jason to discuss the idea of telling his story, I thought the narrative would center around his decision to leave law to start his own condom company. Think about that for a second. A successful attorney making great money decides to leave corporate law to start a condom business makes for a pretty interesting story.  However, the journey of overcoming multiple failures, and lost partnerships is what makes Jason's story both compelling and inspirational. During this two part interview, we discuss how B Condoms became (and still remains) the only independently, and  black owned condom distribution company in the US.  Jason recounts his early failures, the lessons learned from them, the principle of learning by doing, and what it means to operate without a net, money,and legacy.  Its an interview you don't want to miss. In addition to hearing Jason's incredible interview, I too was telling my story.  This is the very first "Tell Your Story" interview I conducted.  As you'll see, we had some technical difficulties, first with Skype, and then with google.  You could hear Rocky walking in the background, and even Melina made a few cameo appearances. Once complete, I spent a considerable amount of time uploading it to YouTube in 3 minute increments because I recorded the entire interview using my camera phone (I know, amateur move). In watching the interview, I observed a few things I can improve on and look forward to doing so with each interview. Listening to Jason's story was truly inspiring and I can't wait to bring more of them to you each month on this blog and the "Get on the Box"podcast. I hope you enjoy listening to Jason's incredible story of belief, endurance, and triumph! If so, please share with your family and friends. Enjoy!

Recording LIVE from Commonwealth Ave, the train is broken. I own two Red Sox jersey. Price and Pedroia so the news of the altercation on the Red Sox plane was shocking.

Recording LIVE from Commonwealth Ave, the train is broken. I own two Red Sox jersey. Price and Pedroia so the news of the altercation on the Red Sox plane was shocking.

Over summer, Madeline Cooper noticed a huge build up on spiders on the two bridges that cross Lake Burley Griffin. It prompted her to ask: Is there something about the bridges that make them good spider homes? Tom Storey, an intern from the University of Canberra, accepted the challenge and met Madeline on the Commonwealth Avenue bridge with terrestrial invertebrate expert Dave Rowell. Photo: Mike Leonard on Flickr

Normally on Person About Town, I explore Boston with a guest. This week is a special episode from the vault. Comedian Rob Harper and I attempted to record a podcast 3 times over the course of his year stint in Boston. This episode was edited by the fantastic Taylor Killough.

The panel is back for a post-election show crush-loaded with over an hour of the latest transportation news and analysis, this time joined by the Walking Bostonian (Matthew Danish) to explain how the theory of induced (travel) demand applies to roads and transit in Boston. We learn about everything from our most frustrating transit line (hint: it's green) to efforts to re imagine a boulevard of death (Commonwealth Ave in Allston & Brighton) to an entirely new neighborhood about to be created in Allston -- if we get it right. November's show would not be complete without a recap of the election including the repeal of gas tax indexing, speculation on transit's future under Governor Charlie Baker and how we might build on the legacy of the late Mayor Menino. We also discussed: making Commonwealth Ave (Allston/Brighton) safe for people; Mass Pike straightening and the future West Station; restoration of some weekend commuter rail service; the Fairmount Line; South Station expansion and the North-South rail link; thinking about Hubway as part of the public transportation network; a lazy bike safety report; the Lynn ferry experiment; and potential transit solutions for the Seaport District. Audio Block Edit The Transit Matters Podcast is your source for transportation news, analysis, interviews and more. We focus on sustainable transportation planning, operations and policies in Boston and beyond. Transit Matters is a joint project of local transit enthusiasts Marc Ebuna, Jeremy Mendelson and Josh Fairchild. Read more about the podcast and send us your questions, comments and ideas for topics or guests >> contact us. Or share your thoughts on anything we discussed in the comments below. Like this project? Share it around, tell your friends and colleagues, and subscribe to the RSS feed (iTunes) to be notified of new posts and episodes.

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Part of a series entitled "What Now" Scriptural Reference: Acts 1:8 Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Part of a series entitled "What Now" Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Part of a series entitled "What Now" Scriptural Reference: Genesis 1:1,26 Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Part of a series on "Peace on Earth" Scriptural Reference: Luke 1:26-38 Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Part of a series of Psalms Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Part of a series of Psalms Based on Psalm 83 Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Part of a series of Psalms Based on Psalm 30 Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley  Part of series on Psalms - this week on Psalm 51. Confess my sin against God (vv1-6). Restore my relationship with God (vv7-12). Advance my ministry for God (vv13-19). Alexandria Grace Brethren Church  1301 Commonwealth Ave.  Alexandria, VA 22301  http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Part of series on Psalms - this week on Psalm 23. **Note from the soundroom: The mic failed part way through, this one is incomplete.** Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley First part of series on Psalms. Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA  22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

**Note from the soundbooth...apologies - this recording is rough because the microphone battery was nearly dead; the sound level rises and drops in the original and could not be adjusted. Weekly Sermon by Pastor Ken Worley Based on Romans 12:1-2 Alexandria Grace Brethren Church 1301 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.alexgbc.com 703.548.1808

Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor. Today's guest(s): Dom Bettinelli and George Martell of Pilot New Media, reporting live from Madrid. Today's topics: World Youth Day - Madrid 2011 Summary of today's show: Scot and Fr. Chris discuss the events pilgrims for the Archdiocese of Boston have attended so far at World Youth Day with Dom Bettinelli and George Martell. 1st segment: Scot welcomed Fr. Chris back to the show, as it has been a few weeks since they have been on the air together. Fr. Chris described his travels with family to Rome - even that he did the same tour of Rome twice with two groups. He said it was great to return to the tomb of Blessed John Paul II at the Vatican and celebrate Mass at the tomb. Fr. Chris also said he climbed the cupola of the Basilica twice, distributing the blisters evenly across both sides of his feet. He continued and described his further trip to Holland. Fr. Chris asked Scot about his vacation. Scot detailed that he and his family visited relatives in Seattle, and that he enjoyed the outdoors and the greeness of the Pacific Northwest. The family visited two great waterfalls and climbed part of Mt. Rainier, and the temperatures were in the low 70s and comfortable. Scot said visiting the Space Needle and attending a Mariners game were highlights of the trip as well. Scot said another highlight was taking his family to a different church for three Sundays in a row. He said it was a great teaching experience for his children about the universality of the Catholic church, even when small details like songs or holding hands during the Our Father are different. 2nd segment: Scot welcomed Dom Bettinelli and George Martell live from Madrid via Skype. Dom explained that although it was 35 degrees (which sounds like parka weather), it was in Celsius - temperatures have been between 95 and 100 degrees in Madrid so far. Dom and George said there were almost 500 total pilgrims from the Archdiocese. About 350 pilgrims are traveling with the official Office of New Evangelization team, and the rest are from various parishes throughout the Archdiocese and from Boston University. George said it was a lot of fun to experience World Youth Day firsthand and show the incredible experience that the youth are having through his pictures. Scot and Dom discussed that the vast majority of the pilgrims from the Boston area have probably not been outside the country before except possibly to Canada or the Caribbean - he said at some times it can be overwhelming for the pilgrims but group leaders help the youth overcome that. Scot remarked how much older European landmarks are - Dom replied that some of the everyday parish churches in Madrid are older than the United States itself! Fr. Chris observed that it must take a lot of planning to keep such a large group together and under control. Dom said the planning and management from the ONE team has been great and spot on. Scot then asked about the trip the pilgrims took to Avila. Dom explained that most of the groups came on Sunday and went to the medieval walled town of Avila and went to Mass in the Monastery of San Jose, the first Monastery formed after St. Theresa of Avila worked to re-form the Carmelite order. Fr. Chris highlighted that the World Youth Day this year is "Rooted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Firm in the Faith," from Colossians 2:7: So, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him, rooted in him and built upon him and established in the faith as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Dom said that the overwhelming experiences of World Youth Day are the universality of the Church and also the youthfulness of the Church. He said none of the pilgrims in Madrid have any embarrassment about literally proclaiming their faith at the top of their lungs - a great example to many youth who are used to our culture here where that public enthusiasm about faith is discouraged. Scot asked George to describe what it was like to take photos in places with such rich history. George said it was hard to fathom and put into words the respect with which everything is cared for and what an awesome experience it was to have the opportunity to take pictures in the churches. Scot, George, and Dom discussed Cardinal Seán's short lecture on the history of Toledo before a Mass there. Dom said Cardinal Seán told the pilgrims that Toledo was historically a place where Muslims, Christians, and Jews always got along - a city of unity. Dom said the town still has that peaceful feeling even today. 3rd segment: Scot asked George and Dom to describe the interactions that the Boston youth are having with the youth from all around the world. George reiterated that there is no shyness about faith in public - and that it was exciting to see the youth from Boston become more comfortable expressing themselves. He said he hopes this comfort will help them grow closer to God by the end of the week. Dom said that youth are encouraged to bring trinkets with them to trade, and that there is a very interesting bargaining going on between youth all over the world. He also said gear with American flags is very popular among the crowds. Both Dom and George remarked how easily the youth got along. Dom said in Toledo a group from Boston University started playing music outside the Cathedral, and were very quickly joined by a group from South Africa with tribal drums and singers from Sicily and New York - showing the true universality of the crowd. Scot asked Dom about the Boston group being able to pray with people from other countries. Dom said the prayer so far with other groups has been much more spontaneous so far, but there will be much more opportunity now that the official events of World Youth Day have begun. Dom said it was an amazing experience to see the people from Madrid gravitate towards the energy of the youth. Fr. Chris asked Dom to speak about the opening Mass for World Youth Day, which featured the Archbishop of Madrid, 800 other Archbishops and Cardinals, 8,000 priests, and 500,000 attendees. Dom explained that people who have been to a Papal Mass before would be familiar with the tight quarters but prayerful atmosphere of the opening Mass. He continued that even though you may not speak the same language as the person on your right or left, you still have the language of faith and the universal form of the Mass. He said the crowds would be like combining a Patriots victory parade and the Boston Pops 4th of July Concert at the Hatshell and closing Commonwealth Ave and Storrow Drive in Boston. Dom said a highlight of the Mass was the blessing of a reliquary of Blessed Pope John Paul II that contained some of his blood. Fr. Chris also noted the youth all got a religious medal with and many other items in a welcome backpack kit. 4th segment: Scot started the segment by noting that many of the priests of his generation point to a World Youth Day as a spark to their vocational call. Fr. Chris agreed, saying that World Youth Day can help people to see the need for the priesthood and to see that they are not alone - they have the support of many brothers and sisters across the world. Scot added that Spain, a previously very Catholic country, now has a population that is 25% atheist. Fr. Chris said Pope Benedict has said that Europe is afloat without roots, and must get back to Judeo-Christian principals if it is to survive. Scot asked Dom if the growing secularization was noticeable in Madrid. Dom said there have been some low-visibility small protests against government support of World Youth Day, as well as graffiti here and there. He said he thinks the secularization in that area seemed to be much like it is in the USA - less hostile and more apathetic. Scot emphasized that we often infantilize the youth of the Church, and that World Youth Days show that youth are the present of the Church as well as the future. Dom said that as the group walks around, he thinks to himself "who might be getting that vocational spark in the next few days and influence the Church in the future?" Scot explained the main reason Dom and George are in Madrid is to capture video, audio, and other media that can help people in Boston experience some of the pilgrimage to Madrid. Dom said their primary goal is to bring the people of the Archdiocese along with the pilgrimage virtually through the website, blog posts, pictures, Facebook posts and tweets. Dom went on to say that while there have been a few hiccups, the computer equipment they use is unique for a small group and has performed flawlessly to let them share experiences over the internet. Fr. Chris said he can't wait for Pope Benedict to get to World Youth Day to see what messages he has for the youth gathered there. Dom said the differences between Blessed Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict have been small but important - Pope Benedict emphasizes more silence and meditation and time for silent prayer, while Blessed Pope John Paul II seemed to emphasize the joyous (and sometimes loud) expressions of faith. Scot said that, in philosophical terms, Blessed Pope John Paul II was a phenomenologist and valued the event and experience nature of World Youth Day; whereas Pope Benedict sees his role as more like John the Baptist's, pointing and leading towards Christ. Scot asked George to compare the experience of being a photojournalist in the United States with the experience he is having now taking photos at World Youth Day. George answered that the thing striking him the most is the overtly visual universality of the Church. George said one of his favorite photos so far was a young boy with his head back, yelling about his love for his faith. Fr. Chris agreed that the joy experienced is incredible on these types of pilgrimages. George said he looks forward to showing with pictures how the faith of the pilgrims will grow over the week. Scot said that up until the opening Mass a few hours ago, it's been a "pregame" for World Youth Day. Dom said that over the new few days the youth from the Boston will attend several catachetical sessions, a "Theology on Tap" event, Stations of the Cross with Pope Benedict in the streets of Madrid, a Mass at the Basilica of St Francis, Eucharistic Adoration, and the closing Mass with the Pope on Sunday morning.