Podcasts about Downtown Boston

City officials and neighborhood leaders are trying to address safety concerns in Downtown Boston, after total crime reaches its highest point in years mainly due to shoplifting. 

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Boston's first Holocaust Museum - Will be the first museum devoted to Holocaust education in New England. Scheduled to open in Downtown Boston across from the Freedom Trail in the fall of 2026. Jody Kipnis - Holocaust Legacy Foundation co-founder and CEO - Founder of Holocaust Museum joined Dan.Survey: Financial Infidelity Most Common Among Younger Generation - 36.8% report that their partner hid debt from them. Adriana Ocañas, consumer credit cards analyst at U.S. News & World Report eplained.Bosses are keeping tabs on their employees more than ever! Betsy Allen-Manning - leadership expert, author, Owner & CEO of Destination Workplace Joined Dan.Flu surge in MA infects thousands in Massachusetts. Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center checked in!Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio and listen to NightSide with Dan Rea Weeknights From 8PM-12AM!

Hamas releases three more Israeli hostages in the latest exchange, some Bruins players are taking part in the Four Nations Tournament today, and protestors take to the streets of Downtown Boston against President Trump. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Anti-Trump protestors take to the streets downtown. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.

More from WBZ NewsRadio's Chaiel Schaffel.

Parts of downtown Boston feature some large and unusual pieces of art, all part of an outdoor art exhibit that opened today. WBZ's Carl Stevens explains.

Carl Stevens

Overall, we're doing less endo surgery than in the past. So why is this happening and what are we doing instead? When do we actually need to do endo surgery and how successful are endo surgical procedures? To tell us more about trends, techniques and success rates of endodontic surgeries these days is our guest Dr. Allen Nasseh. Dr. Nasseh received his DDS from Northwestern and his specialty certificate in Endodontics from Harvard, where is has been a senior clinical faculty member and lecturer for the past 28 years. He lives and practices endodontics in Downtown Boston. You can also find him online at youtube.com/@aanasseh. Thanks to our episode sponsors: J. Morita - https://www.morita.com/usa/ DENTALEZ - https://www.dentalez.com/

There's a pair of behemoths parked right off Downtown Boston. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Taylor Twellman, MLS Analyst for Apple TV, joined the show to preview Saturday night's New England Revolution match against St. Louis City SC, expansion in MLS, the importance putting a soccer stadium in downtown Boston, Lionel Messi's impact on MLS, Mauricio Pochettino becoming USMNT's new head coach, and the expectations for the USMNT in the upcoming World Cup.

Outrage in Central, New York following release of a new video showing Police fatally shooting a 13 year old boy Friday night. Boston Police investigating a stabbing in Downtown Boston that may have involved an attempt to steal a motor scooter. What's become an annual event during the fourth of July week opens today on the North Shore. Stay in "The Loop" from iHeartRadio. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on iHeartMedia.

A category three hurricane is approaching the south-east Caribbean. One person was stabbed last night in Downtown Boston over an attempt to steal a scooter. Beginning today, no cars are allowed on Newbury Street. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Thousands laced up their running shoes in Downtown Boston. Basketball Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic Bill Walton passes away at age 71. Mike Tyson says he is okay after medical scare mid-flight. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Mushrooms are having more than a moment. But how far can fungi go? The hosts discuss the potential for “magic” and functional forms of the trendy ingredient. They also riff on a prediction that cannabis drinks could be “the most common weed consumption method in the next 5-10 years,” deride overly enthusiastic terms on LinkedIn and Instagram, and share their respective takes on snacking pasta and Ritz “White.”  We also feature an interview with Amy Racine, the beverage director for New York-based hospitality group JF Restaurants, about the evolution of on-premise drinking culture. Amy speaks on how current trends in wine and spirits influence beverage strategy, the impact of consumers becoming more educated and informed about higher quality adult beverages and why she compares growing demand for no and low-alcohol drinks to that of vegetarian food. Show notes: 0:43: Dr. Evil Craven. Jacqui Uses Eventbrite. Mike Is A Propaganda Hunter. Cannabis On Tap? Crunch Time – John was out of town, but his presence – and tweets – were felt. Jacqui gives a rundown of a not-so-secret magic mushrooms convention, Mike gets mad at the government (again!), and the hosts collectively wonder about the potential for mushroom and cannabis drinks poured next to beer. They also share their takes on adaptogen-infused energy drink and soda brands and sampled S'noods, a new “chef-driven, globally-inspired noodle snack.” 34:03: Interview: Amy Racine, Beverage Director, JF Restaurants –  Amy oversees the beverage selection at all JF Restaurants properties, which are helmed by Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur John Fraser. JF Restaurants operates several fine dining destinations in New York, Los Angeles and Tampa and recently opened an innovative food hall in Downtown Boston. Amy leads new cocktail development and curates wine lists as part of an overall focus to present unique and well-paired options for guests. Brands in this episode: Calexo, Magic Cactus, Wynk, Cann, Drippy, Poppi, Ritz, Melting Forest, Popadelics, Good Dirt, S'noods, Date Better, Brazi Bites, Nommii, Seedlip

WBZ's Jordan Rich talks with Michael Nichols, President of the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID), about the Downtown Boston restaurant scene.

We're in-studio with Knox!Knox stopped by the Music You're Missing studio in Downtown Boston ahead of his sold out show at The Sinclair! Knox spoke with Music You're Missing host Brendan Jeannetti, about his breakout year, his debut headlining tour selling out, going mega viral, and receiving recognition from Matty Healey with 'Not The 1975', and more!Catch our favorite Knox songs streaming now on the Music You're Missing Spotify playlist!Follow KnoxMusicbyknox.comTikTokInstagramSpotifyFollow Music You're MissingMusicyouremissing.orgMYM TikTokMYM InstagramMYM Spotify PlaylistBrendan Jeannetti InstagramMusic You're Missing is a top music podcast based in Boston Massachusetts. For business inquires, contact musicyouremissingpodcast@gmail.com.

In this episode, I'm joined by Daniel Dan, author of A History of Boston.  We're talking about the forces that have shaped downtown, from pre-colonial pandemics to urban renewal to shifting corporate cultures. You'll never look at this neighborhood the same again.  Send us a Text Message.

Have you been walking through downtown Boston lately and noticed a few things that seem... out of place? A girl on a swing, hovering over an alley? Two massive clown heads wedged between two buildings? How about a unicorn in a box? It's all part of a brand new public art exhibit called WINTERACTIVE, a partnership between the city of Boston and artists in Quebec, Canada. Michael J. Nichols, President of the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, talks about all the exhibit has to offer and why he believes this will encourage more people to visit the Hub.

Giant inflatable clown heads, a 60-foot whale and eerily realistic statues are part of a bid to increase wintertime foot traffic in downtown Boston.

New art installations in Downtown Boston are turning a lot of heads and starting a lot of conversations. WBZ's James Rojas is in the theater district where something funny is happening.

Get ready for an eclectic journey back in time as we explore the vibrant and iconic music scene of 1965. We guarantee you'll be left in awe as we share intriguing tales about music legends like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, and the Supremes. We'll also dig into fascinating moments like the 10th Eurovision Song Contest and the New Musical Express Poll Winners Concert. There's much to learn about these iconic moments that shaped the music scene of 1965 including the infamous bar fight in Downtown Boston.The era was not only known for its music but also for films that left an indelible mark on society. Stay hooked as we discuss classic films from the year like 'Fistful of Dollars' and 'Dementia 13'. Hear about the controversies around movies like 'Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!' and how it was received back then. We'll also delve into the fashion legacy of Beau Brummel and the impressionistic sounds of Herb Albert that left a lasting impact on the scene.But we're not stopping at music and movies! We're also going to touch base on the broader cultural and historical events of 1965, from the Supremes' fifth consecutive number one single to Bob Dylan's electric set at the Newport Folk Festival. Tune in as we discuss the Beatles' unforgettable performance at Shea Stadium and the key historical events that shaped our world. Don't miss out on this nostalgic ride as we reminisce about the evolution of music and film history. Buckle up and join us on this enthralling trip down memory lane!

Today, I'm talking to Josephus Bartuah from Boston Massachusetts.  Josephus leads one of the fastest growing campus ministries in the country.  Over the past two years it has grown from eight to 40+ disciples.  Listen as he talks about how he did  it and what inspires him.  This episode is the first to spotlight disciples 30 and under who are multiplying disciples, leaders and churches.    More about Josephus and Katrina: Josephus Bartuah was born on May 16th 1993. He met his amazing wife Katrina during their freshman year of college. He was invited out to church, studied the Bible and was baptized on May 29th 2013. He graduated Umass Boston in 2016 with a history degree. Katrina and Josephus were married in April 2017 and now have two beautiful boys - Julius and Elliott. After three years of interning in the Campus Ministry, the Bartuahs were asked to go into the ministry in 2018. They served in the professionals ministry initially. In 2021, they were asked to join a team of 8 campus ministers to revive the Boston Campus Ministry in Downtown Boston. They are proud graduates of the New England School of Missions. Making disciples and raising up leaders is their joyful obsession. If you'd like to contact Josephus, his email is jbsgud@gmail.com    How to Support The Rob Skinner Podcast Your tax-deductible gift will help me get my next mission team sent off.  Click the link here:   https://tucsoncoc.breezechms.com/give/online?fund_id=1728794

Today we are in Downtown Boston at the Moxy Hotel! Listen to today's Instrumental Mix : https://youtu.be/2rOJwvGPoe4?si=TqLkcPgQsYoNEUS2 BeatClubPodcast.com | To upload beats and get the latest Merch. $TheStewShowcase for all donations. | @beatclubpodcast on all social media platforms. #Whereproducersareheard

Dr. Robert Krim is a leading expert on the factors that have driven and continue to drive Boston (and Massachusetts) to be the most innovative city in the US.. He Co-authored Boston Made: From Revolution to Robotics: Innovations that Changed the World. His revelations about Boston have been made into a permanent exhibit at Boston's Logan Airport Terminal C - From Massachusetts to the World: Four Centuries of Innovation which draws millions of visitors each year. Most recently he co-founded the Innovation Trail a 2- hour guided tour through Kendall Sq and Downtown Boston of 21 sites of innovations which originated here and changed the nation or the world. Boston Magazine awarded the Trail tour as “the Best Walking Trail” In Boston in its Best of Boston July '23 special edition. Bob taught for a decade at Clark University and became a tenured professor at Framingham State University. Now, a semi-retired professor at Framingham State, He teaches Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and founded the “co-working” Entrepreneur Innovation Center. Bob is the author of Boston Made: From Revolution to Robots: Innovation That Have Changed the World. He headed up a 20+ year long study of moree than 450 inovations that originated in Boston and changed the nation and the world. He worked with hindreds of organizations, universities and companies to tell the story. Please take a moment to take this brief survey, submit the results to https://www.specificallyforseniors.com/contact. Thank you. Question 1: Would you like to see more presentations like this one? Question 2: Would you be interested in watching and listening to a live, streaming podcast in which you couuld ask questions of the guest while the podcast was in progress? Question 3: Would you be interested in participating in a podcast club in which participants would watch a podcast and then discuss?

President Biden has signed the compromise debt ceiling and spending deal two days before the U.S. would've defaulted. Downtown Boston is rolling out the welcome mat. The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returned to Boston's Seaport District this afternoon.5 minutes of news that will keep you in The Loop.

The Dubliner Irish Pub, located in the heart of downtown Boston at 2 Center Plaza, is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new catering service, offering a delightful culinary experience for office lunches, private events, weddings, and more. The Dubliner Irish Pub Boston 2 Center Plaza Downtown Boston, Boston, MA 02108, United States Website https://www.thedublinerboston.com/ Phone +1-857-317-2695 Email Info@thedublinerboston.com

About Phil Phil MacArthur is the Principal Agent of the Windrift RE Group.While attending college in Boston, Phil began to pursue his real estate career. At 19, he quickly became a top rental agent in Boston with Warren Residential. By graduation, Phil had built a successful business helping buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals in Downtown Boston within many of the most desirable buildings in Boston such as 22 Liberty, Millennium Tower, and The Clarendon.In addition to his success as a real estate agent, Phil began investing in small multi-family properties in 2016. Today, Phil has built a portfolio of 70+ multifamily units in New Hampshire, a market that Phil strongly believes has the greatest upside in the Northeast and has fully participated in and put his money where his mouth is when he says "real estate is the greatest investment".Starting in 2023, Phil spearheaded the creation of his own real estate team, Windrift RE Group. He is taking the philosophy of providing clients with the best service and information to another level by being passionately working hard, keeping his word, and staying resilient during turbulent times. When not previewing homes Phil is often golfing at Salem Country Club or spending time in Gloucester. Phil also has a passion for helping others and has been fortunate to be part of organizations such as Caritas Communities, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, and The Winter Walk. https://www.compass.com/agents/phil-macarthur/ www.instagram.com/phil_macarthur/ https://www.instagram.com/windriftrealestate/ https://windriftre.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Your Host on Instagram @Sidrit.Veselaj https://linktr.ee/sidrit Favorite Gift for Real Estate Pros this Year: https://amzn.to/3ikosyj Apply for a Mortgage Here: www.ewmortgage.com/sidrit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sidrit.veselaj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidrit.veselaj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SidritVeselaj Sidrit's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidrits-podcast-real-estate-crypto-nft-social-media-more/id1596160549 PLEASE SUPPORT BY FOLLOWING AND SUBSCRIBING - FOR INQUIRIES VESELIS@ICLOUD.COM --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sidrit-veselaj/support

Morgan White Jr. fills in on NightSideBoston's Downtown area is booming with lots of entertainment, shopping, and dining. It's considered the vibrant heart of Boston. Michael Nichols, the President of the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District joined Morgan to discuss all that Downtown Boston has to offer!

Joël has been working on his RailsConf talk about various aspects of discrete math useful in day-to-day work as a developer and going deep on some concepts from propositional logic and Boolean algebra, particularly DeMorgan's Laws, which explain how to negate a compound condition. Stephanie attended a meeting with a fun "Spicy Takes" topic. She gave a short talk on how frictionless technology may not be the best path forward and tried to argue in favor of more friction in our software. Together, they talk about ways they've made remote work work for them and things they'd like to try/do differently. This episode is brought to you by Airbrake (https://airbrake.io/?utm_campaign=Q3_2022%3A%20Bike%20Shed%20Podcast%20Ad&utm_source=Bike%20Shed&utm_medium=website). Visit Frictionless error monitoring and performance insight for your app stack. 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JOËL: I've recently got accepted to speak at RailsConf. And I've been working on my talk about various aspects of discrete math that are useful in day-to-day work as a developer and going really deep on some concepts from propositional logic and Boolean algebra, particularly the DeMorgan's Laws, which explain how to negate a compound condition. So if condition one or condition two, if you want to negate that thing as a whole, you can't just negate both of the conditions individually. You will get a totally different result, and that's a really easy mistake to make. I don't always memorize exactly what to do. But I know enough in the back of my head when it comes up on a pull request to check it out and be like, oh, there's a negating of a compound condition here. Pay closer attention. There might be a bug. STEPHANIE: So are you saying that when you negate each condition individually, you get the opposite result that you want? JOËL: It's not opposite, just different. STEPHANIE: Just different, okay. JOËL: So De Morgan's Laws tell us that if you want to negate the compound condition as a whole, you negate the individual clauses but then also have to flip the sign in the middle. So if you're trying to negate condition one and condition two, it becomes not condition one or not condition two. STEPHANIE: I see. Wow, that's confusing because you'd think that there are just two outcomes, but really there are a lot more. JOËL: Yes. STEPHANIE: And that reminds me of when we've talked about on the show combinatorial explosions, which I know is a favorite topic of yours. JOËL: Combinatorics will definitely come up in the talk as well. It's sometimes hard to hold all the possibilities in your mind. And so I'm a big fan of truth tables to visualize what's happening and to be like, oh, when I make this thing negative, now all these things flipped into false when I want them to be true and vice versa. Okay, I've got a weird inverse going on here or something like that. STEPHANIE: I have a funny thing to share with you. Joël, have you ever heard of the show "Taskmaster"? JOËL: No, I'm not familiar with this. STEPHANIE: Okay, it's a British reality competition comedy show where the contestants are usually famous British actors or comedians. And they have to do just really insane, silly tasks. And usually, one of the more iconic ones is to eat as much watermelon as you can in a minute. But they're just presented with a whole watermelon without any tools or anything [chuckles] for cutting it up. And it's just very funny and very delightful. And one of the tasks that I watched recently was a situation where they had to follow these instructions, and the instructions were to do the opposite of the following statement: "You must under no circumstances not avoid not making the bell not ring." And they had a bell right in front of them. And so they had to figure out if they were supposed to ring the bell or not ring the bell based on those instructions and within a certain time limit. If they had the math skills that you were talking about, [chuckles] perhaps they would have been able to figure it out. JOËL: I would absolutely want to write that out as a more formal logic thing. Otherwise, it becomes...you just mess with your head. You get in almost a recursive space where like, wait, not not, does that cancel? Does it stay? And yeah, it gets really messy. STEPHANIE: Yeah, it was very funny to watch them try to figure that out on the spot. And I think there's a clip of it on YouTube that we can link [laughs] for our listeners. JOËL: That's amazing. What's new in your world? STEPHANIE: So last Friday...you and I are on the same team at thoughtbot called Boost, and every two weeks, we get together as a team, and we have a meeting where anyone can propose a topic. It's just a nice space for people to see each other and hang out. And one of our co-workers hosted that meeting and he chose the topic of spicy takes and asked for volunteers to sign up and give a quick couple of minutes lightning talk on the spicy take that they had. And it was so fun. We got some takes on how REST is not the best. We got some opposing opinions about Tailwind. And I ended up giving a short, little talk on how frictionless technology may not be the best path forward and was trying to argue in favor of a little more friction in our software. JOËL: What would friction look like in this scenario? STEPHANIE: I was really interested in exploring how by making our software so easy for users we eliminate some amount of attention and mindfulness into using technology. So I think for me friction would be presenting the user with more autonomy and choice rather than making decisions on their behalf. I don't totally know what that looks like, but I do know that things like one-click ordering or autoplay those things have made me bristle a little bit in certain contexts and wondering what other options do we have available to us to provide the features we want to provide to our users but maybe not in a way that is so convenient and easy to use that we lose that aspect of knowing what we're doing with our technology. JOËL: I feel like knowing you, you've probably read a couple of articles and some books on this topic. And if I wanted to dig more into this idea of a little bit more mindfulness or introducing a little bit of friction into my software world, where would you recommend I go to read? STEPHANIE: Yeah, that's a great question. When I was preparing the talk, I referenced a few articles that I'll link in the show notes, one from The Atlantic and one from The New York Times. And I liked them because one of them presented what I was getting at, the more philosophical approach of like, what does it mean for our attention to be? And what does it mean for our technology to be too easy? And the other one had more practical use cases for security and technology misinformation and abuse. So I liked that those two things complemented each other equally. And then I also would plug a book called "How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy" by Jenny Odell. I read that book last year and really enjoyed it. And she talks a lot about just the current technology landscape and what we, as consumers and users, can do to reframe our relationship with it. And I think that book is for people who use technology in general. But as developers, I think we are in a unique position to extend that train of thought right into the things that we develop. JOËL: You know, a place where I do appreciate friction is in the physical world. If there weren't any friction, my chair would not stay put on the ground. My fingers would not press on the keyboard. So we need friction to be able to do our jobs. So you work from home; I work from home because thoughtbot is now fully remote. How has that been for you setting up a work environment in your home? STEPHANIE: So I've actually been working from home since 2019. So about a year before the pandemic, I had moved to Chicago and was still working for a company in New York. And so that was when I started working from home, and then have just been doing that ever since. So I think I have now really figured out a setup that works for me. I've been doing it for four years now, which is pretty wild to me when I think about it. It's interesting because I actually really enjoyed going into an office. And there are parts of that that I really miss. But I think I have just gotten used to it and have a setup that works well for me. JOËL: Are there any things that you like to do for your environment to help get yourself into maybe the zone a little bit more easily? STEPHANIE: Yeah. So my workspace is a separate room from the rest of my apartment, which is also really just one big room. [laughs] It's kind of like a loft-style situation, so I don't really have doors. But I am in what we call the sunroom, and it's actually kind of like an enclosed porch with a big window and lots of plants. And it's in the back of the apartment. And so whenever I'm in this space, it's because I'm working. And I think having that separation of home and work is really helpful. Because when I step into this space, I'm like, okay, now I'm at work, and I don't have as many distractions as I would if I were working in a different space like a bedroom or the living room. JOËL: I have to say whenever you're on a video call, the plants around you are iconic. STEPHANIE: Oh, thank you. Yeah, it's been a nice conversation starter. When I'm meeting a new person, they usually comment on the plants, and I can give them a little show and tell. And that's been really nice. JOËL: I feel like a lot of people who work from home have put a lot of work into creating fun backgrounds for their video calls. Maybe they're setting up a cool bookcase behind them or plants. People like to put something behind them that will make things interesting on a video call in a way that maybe we didn't need to when it was just a conference room and in an office. STEPHANIE: Yeah, absolutely. I was just on a meeting with someone who had a big pile of tiny rubber ducks. So he was also a developer and, I guess, had just amassed this very delightful rubber duck collection, and it was just in the background. And we got to joke about it for a little bit, and that was really fun. JOËL: Are these rubber ducks meant to be used during debugging sessions? STEPHANIE: Yeah, exactly. JOËL: So I'm in a somewhat different situation from you in that I don't have a separate room to set up a home office. I've resisted doing anything in my bedroom. Like you said, it's good to have that separation. So I work more in my kind of living room-dining room space. And something that I found is really valuable for me has been movement. So say I work an hour in one part of the room, and then I switch to a different place. And it's going to be maybe a different posture. So I'm working in a solid chair table for a while, and then maybe I switch to more of an easy chair situation. That I think has been really helpful for me ergonomically during the day is just making sure that I'm not always in the same position constantly all the time but actually incorporating change in movement throughout my day. STEPHANIE: I like that a lot. I actually do also end up sitting at my dining room table sometimes for a change of scenery. It's funny because there was a while when...when I'm at my office desk, I have a standing desk. And so usually if I'm in a meeting, I would be at my desk and people would see me standing. And I think someone at some point mentioned like, "Wow, you seem to stand all day." And I was like, "Oh, well, when I'm not in a meeting, that's when I'm sitting on the couch or a lounge chair or something." [laughs] I'm curious, though, because you are working in your dining living space if it's been harder to separate work and home life. JOËL: I think it was definitely an adjustment, but it's a thing that I learned to do. And I still try to keep some amount of separation, which is why I don't set up an office space in my room. But I've also gotten to the point where now that I work from home, I find myself leaving home much more frequently after the workday ends. I was surprised just how much social interaction you get just by default being in an office around people all the time. When you're at home all day, even if you're on calls, it's not the same. And so I've found myself more and more to stay in a healthy emotional, mental space, leaving the home in the evening to go do things with friends or with other people. And so even though I am an introvert who prior to working from home preferred to stay at home more evenings than not, I've started living almost more of what people would assume is an extrovert lifestyle where I'm out every evening. STEPHANIE: Wow, that's so interesting because I'm the opposite; where when I was commuting and going to an office, I found it much easier to stay out. I would just go to a bar or a restaurant after work. Whereas now it's a bit harder because I'm not already out and about in the world, and also I am in my comfy pants, and I'm just like, oh, I have to go out? I don't know if I'm up for that. [laughs] Though I also really...I think the downside is that I have been really missing some of that human contact. And there are weeks where I'm like, dang, I really didn't talk to people in the world very much. So it's actually been a bit of a bigger obstacle for me to find the energy to see people in the evenings after work. JOËL: It helps to make plans. STEPHANIE: Yeah, that's a good idea. JOËL: Or you can have people come to you. You mentioned you were doing that soup club. STEPHANIE: I did, yeah, back when the winter was first starting. I mentioned on the show that I was having people over for soup on Friday nights, and that was really great. That was nice because then I was like, okay, I have to sign off by 5:00 p.m. so I can start making the soup. [laughs] MID-ROLL AD: Debugging errors can be a developer's worst nightmare...but it doesn't have to be. Airbrake is an award-winning error monitoring, performance, and deployment tracking tool created by developers for developers that can actually help cut your debugging time in half. So why do developers love Airbrake? 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From testing to production, Airbrake notifiers have your back. Your time is valuable, so why waste it combing through logs, waiting for user reports, or retrofitting other tools to monitor your application? You literally have nothing to lose. Head on over to airbrake.io/try/bikeshed to create your FREE developer account today! JOËL: So you mentioned that sometimes it's hard to leave the home because you're kind of in your comfy clothes, and you don't want to kind of get dressed to go out. Has working from home kind of changed the way you tend to dress? Do you ever do the thing where it's like, oh, I've got the formal top and then just sweats? STEPHANIE: Yeah. Like business on top and party in the bottom [laughter] or something like that is the phrase. My habits around getting ready in the morning have definitely changed; where I don't put as much energy or effort, or time into it as I did when I was working in an office. And that has been nice because I get that time back, and that is really valuable to me. Yeah, I'm also usually just in soft pants. [laughs] That has definitely been a very positive impact on my life. And I do try to make an effort to go out for coffee. And when I do that, I'm just like, yeah, how I go out is how I go out. I don't really mind. I'm very comfortable going out however I'm feeling that day. But I think getting the time back actually has been really important to me. JOËL: Hmm, I think for me, interestingly, that's become an interesting way to build a little bit of separation from personal life and work life. So I'm making a point to put on...I don't know how you describe it. I was going to say real pants, but it's not like sweats are not real pants. But yeah, I will put on the kind of thing that I would put on to go in the office. And for me, that's kind of a...it's a start to the day. It's a start to being more serious and transitioning to more of a work mindset. STEPHANIE: Yeah, absolutely. JOËL: As opposed to on the weekend, if I'm just hanging around in the same space, but I'm dressed differently, I don't feel like I'm in work mode. STEPHANIE: Yeah, yeah, that's fair. I've definitely noticed your fun sweaters that you wear in video calls and stuff. So I really appreciate that; yeah, you are just putting on clothes that make you feel like you're ready to dive into the work week. I'm really curious, do you find yourself being more productive working from home than you were working in an office? JOËL: I would say it's about even on average. There are probably days where more or less on one side or the other, but I would say it's similar. STEPHANIE: I think I'm actually much more focused at home. And I know that this is not true for everyone because I was chatting with a friend, and she was asking, like, "How do you stay focused at home?" She was telling me that she gets so distracted by all the things that she could be doing in her home life. And for me, because I really enjoyed the social aspect of being in an office, I found myself wandering into the kitchen not infrequently to go get some snacks, and oh, running into this person and having a little chat. And I think my presence also, I was available for other people to come to me and start a conversation or ask to go on a walk. And I think I actually really needed that external push to take breaks. Because now that I'm working from home by myself, I definitely just get into some rabbit holes, and it's tough for me to resurface. JOËL: Let me fix one more error, and then maybe the test will be green. Oh, that didn't fix it, but I'll bet one more would fix it. And keep doing that until it's like, oh, well, I'm going to push off my break for another 30 minutes, oh, another hour. And it's like, you know what? I'm just going to finish my day. STEPHANIE: That literally happens to me all the time. The lunchtime break is tough because I definitely will delay that by 15 minutes and then 30 minutes, and then oh no, it's like 2:00 p.m. Okay, let me just eat a snack, then. And then keep going until I finish whatever task, and then end up wishing that I had made a little more of an effort to take a real break. JOËL: Yeah, I was having a conversation recently with someone about how it's often easier to make space for other people than for yourself. So if somebody is like, "Hey, I want to take a break. Do you want to go take a walk?" You might be like, "Sure." Maybe I wasn't quite in a place where I wanted to take a break, but I'll make the time for you. Whereas when it's like, you know what? My body or my mind is telling me I need to take a break, but this test isn't green yet. So I'm going to almost deny myself here for the, I don't know, the good of the mission, whatever. It's not really a noble sacrifice. It ends up hurting you and the project in the longer run, but it's so much easier to do that. STEPHANIE: Wow. Okay, yeah, that really resonated with me because I find myself in situations where I don't think that I can take a break because I'm like, oh, I have all these red tests, and I need to get them in a place where I feel comfortable stepping away. But if someone asked me like, "Hey, I'm at your door. Let's go for a walk," I could just put it away and go for a walk and have a great time. And I would like to be able to do that for myself when I don't have someone prompting me. JOËL: There's something I really appreciated that someone who used to be at thoughtbot would do is this person would go for a walk every afternoon without fail and would drop a line in the Slack channel being like, "Hey, I'm stepping away for a walk." And, I mean, yeah, it's nice to know that, okay, this person's not reachable for the next 15 minutes or whatever. But that's not really, I think, the value that I got from it. It was more of seeing somebody else taking a break and it being a reminder for me too to be like, you know what? Maybe I should take a walk as well, like, it might be time for a break. STEPHANIE: Yeah, I like that a lot. I think it's kind of ironic that I have quote, unquote, "optimized" my setup so much that I don't get distracted that I miss out on the friction laughs (A little call back to earlier.) that I would like to, yeah, call more mindfulness to how I'm physically feeling, not even physically but also emotionally and intellectually and being prompted, like I said, externally because I am realizing now that I really need that. JOËL: And at least for us here in North America, it's now starting to be spring. And so I think sometimes winter can be its own barrier to be like, you know what? I should go and take a walk. I don't know if I want to put on all the layers and my boots and all of that and deal with the snow. Whereas now it's like, just walk out and there will be flowers and trees covered in blooms. And it's going to be amazing. STEPHANIE: Yeah, I'm really looking forward to that. I agree; I think when the weather is nice, that is definitely a bigger motivator for me because there's more to enjoy and more to look at. And I love being outside. When you do step away to take a break, what do you do in your home or outside your home? JOËL: So I'm a big fan of taking a walk. I live in a dense, walkable neighborhood, Downtown Boston. And so just walking around a few blocks is a great way to get a little bit of fresh air, just get some motion going because I've been sitting around for a long time. It's a lot of natural beauty as well. A lot of people have gardens, and there are a lot of trees planted along the roads. So it's just a really pleasant way to, in some ways, connect with a little bit of nature and be outside and reset. Do you find yourself when you're looking for a break gravitating outwards or inwards in your space? STEPHANIE: I like to make myself a snack, a cup of tea. Sometimes if I'm reading a good book, I'll get into the book for 20 minutes. And sometimes, if there's nothing to pick up, maybe I'll find myself on YouTube and watch a short little thing just to reset and have some fun. Sometimes I'll try to tackle some dishes. I think the other thing with working from home is that I now create more mess in my home. [laughs] I don't know if it's the same with you. But I, yeah, try to keep on top of that so that I don't have to do it later in the evening. JOËL: I think one of the things that's really nice about working from home is the ability to cook more because you're in that space. So I've found myself oftentimes more on my lunch break, maybe prepping some things for a stew or something that's going to braise, and then just having it sit on the stove all afternoon. And like I said, maybe a really quick break is just you get up, go check the pot on the stove, and you turn the heat down or stir it a little bit and then get back to work. STEPHANIE: Yeah, I like that a lot. I do that, too, with a pot of rice or beans or something like that. I also am definitely making my own food for lunch a lot more just because, being at home, you have your whole kitchen and fridge available to you, and I feel less pressure to get all that done the night before. JOËL: Right. I think I've been trying to incorporate a little bit more physicality to my breaks recently. And one thing that I've done for shorter breaks...if it is a longer break, it is nice to go out and take a walk. But for shorter breaks, I set up a pull-up bar, and I just try to go and do a set of pull-ups there. And I'm not great at it, so it's not like I'm there for 10 minutes doing 100 pull-ups. But it's a nice way to go from a very static mental mode to a quick break that just totally resets you into this active physical space. STEPHANIE: Yeah, I like that a lot because something like that requires your full attention and physical effort in that moment. So it's not like you can still really be thinking about work while you're in the middle of doing a pull-up, at least [laughs] that's my interpretation of [laughs] how you take those breaks. JOËL: I'm curious, are there any other kinds of lifestyle elements that you've changed or customized to help you have a better working-from-home experience? STEPHANIE: There was a past Bike Shed episode hosted by Steph Viccari and Chris Toomey, and I can't remember exactly what it was that they were talking about. It must have been working from home-related because Chris had mentioned a ritual that he had when he was finishing his workday where he would close his laptop and say, "Schedule shutdown complete." And I've been thinking about that a lot and trying to do a similar thing of just verbalizing, "I'm done with work now," to make it true. [chuckles] Otherwise, if I don't, I can find myself gravitating towards my laptop when I have a thought. Like, I have an idea like, oh, I just thought of a way to try to debug that test or whatever. And then I'll want to go back just really quickly to write it down on my work computer so it's there for me when I come back. But if I've said, "I am done with work today," that means I'm trying not to reopen the work laptop, and then I'll try to jot it down somewhere else. And that has been really helpful. JOËL: So, setting like an emotional boundary. STEPHANIE: Yeah, an emotional boundary that almost becomes physical in a way because when I was working in an office, I would never take my work stuff home with me, so I physically could not access it. And since I can't do that now, by verbalizing it, it's almost as if I've created a boundary in my head. JOËL: That's really powerful, the impact that you can have just by sort of verbalizing something. STEPHANIE: I will say that I also don't keep any work stuff on my personal devices and that was true even when I worked in an office, but I think it has actually been more helpful and important working remotely. It sounds like you've experimented with a lot of different ways to make remote working work for you. And I'm curious if there's anything else that you really want to change or anything that you would like to try or do differently. JOËL: I think an element that I've been experimenting with recently is actually working outside of the home, so something like going to the library or going to a coffee shop. Interestingly, I've tended to use those mostly for when I want to work on personal projects that are not work. So strangely enough, now I work in my home, and when I do things for myself that I previously would have maybe done in my home, now it's always at a coffee shop, at the library, something like that. So I still keep that separation, but it's inverted. STEPHANIE: Wow, that's really interesting. I also like to be in a more public space as well with my work. And just being surrounded by other people and busyness is very comforting for me. And it actually also helps with the rabbit hole because I think I am more present in my environment when I do have cues of people getting up around me or whatever. Though ironically, my wanting to be around other people does not really work well with meetings and collaborating and pairing with other people. [chuckles] And so when I have to do those things, even though I'm also socializing just in a different way, I usually have to be in a more quiet, private space. JOËL: Have you ever tried to maybe group your meetings on a particular day so that you have, let's say, an afternoon of uninterrupted time that you know you can just go to a coffee shop and be heads down and not have to take a call there? STEPHANIE: I haven't tried that. But I think that would be helpful because then it's kind of like the best of both worlds, right? Where I can say, "Hey, I can meet once I'm moved back into my private space," and also have that physical environment of being around other people. And I think I had previously thought just those things were mutually exclusive, but there are certainly ways that I'd love to try injecting that into my home-work setup. I'm really glad that we ended up talking about this because I think this will just be our future for a while. And it's always worth revisiting it and thinking about it and thinking if it's working for us or not. I'm really excited to try some of the new things that you mentioned. Like, we've been doing this for several years now, but there's always room for improvement and room to inject more fun and joy, and creativity in how we choose to do our work. JOËL: On that note. Shall we wrap up? STEPHANIE: Let's wrap up. Show notes for this episode can be found at bikeshed.fm. JOËL: This show has been produced and edited by Mandy Moore. STEPHANIE: If you enjoyed listening, one really easy way to support the show is to leave us a quick rating or even a review in iTunes. It really helps other folks find the show. JOËL: If you have any feedback for this or any of our other episodes, you can reach us @_bikeshed, or you can reach me @joelquen on Twitter. STEPHANIE: Or reach both of us at hosts@bikeshed.fm via email. JOËL: Thanks so much for listening to The Bike Shed, and we'll see you next week. ALL: Byeeeeeee!!!! ANNOUNCER: This podcast is brought to you by thoughtbot, your expert strategy, design, development, and product management partner. We bring digital products from idea to success and teach you how because we care. Learn more at thoughtbot.com.

Do you live in an expensive area but still want to acquire income-producing real estate? In this week's episode, Phil discusses why he picked New Hampshire to start his investing career and how the competitive landscape in rural areas makes it easier to find great deals. Phil's experience will ring true with those who are living in an expensive area and want to invest in a different market. Additionally, listening to Phil's insight on why/how being in real estate full-time helped him in his investments and networking. While attending college in Boston, Phil began to pursue his real estate career. At 19, he quickly became a top rental agent in Boston with Warren Residential. By graduation, Phil had built a successful business helping buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals in Downtown Boston. In addition to his success as a real estate agent, Phil began investing in small multi-family properties in 2016. Today, Phil has built a portfolio of 70+ multifamily units in New Hampshire, a market that Phil strongly believes has the greatest upside in the northeast. Are you tired of competing with other buyers and waiting on brokers to send you deals? Want to learn exactly how you can find more discounted multifamily deals than you know what to do with? Click here to check out our Off-Market Multifamily Deals course, where we teach investors how to develop a robust pipeline of discounted, off-market multifamily deals in six weeks or less. Are you looking to invest in real estate but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners partners with passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits investing in real estate offers, but not the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities. Show Notes: Phil talks about his background and how he began his career in real estate. Phil shares his first deal, his mindset at the time, and what drew him to it. We discuss what drew Phil to invest in multifamily property and why it's a powerful strategy. Phil talks about what his first investment turned into. Phil explains how he used the 1031 exchange strategy to level up his portfolio. We talk about his thought process on deciding where to invest and what markets to explore. We consider the lessons Phil learned from self-managing his properties and the benefit of outsourcing property management. We explain how being in real estate full-time helps you invest and network. We discuss our expectations for the residential and multifamily markets Phil shares his investment goals for 2023. Phil talks about where and what types of properties his company, Windrift Real Estate, is brokering. Connect with Phil: Instagram - @windriftrealestate Connect with Axel: Follow him on Instagram Connect with him on Linkedin Learn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners

A traditional lion dance was performed in the hotel lobby to usher in the Year of the Rabbit. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe reports.

A city initiative to revitalize downtown Boston is back in action. We take a look at how PLAN: Downtown works, and what officials hope comes out of it.

The ferry will run every 30 minutes and operate in the fall season from September 12 to November 30, 2022. WBZ's James Rojas reports:

Demonstrators lined Charles Street blocking off a lane of traffic, calling on Mayor Wu to fulfill her campaign promise and put in a bike lane. WBZ's Shari Small was there.

Train service on both lines had been shut down in Downtown Boston for the weekend as structural engineers checked out a problem in the tunnels under the Government Center Garage.

This is a recording from SGS's live gathering at the USGA's 19th Hole at High Street Place Food Hall in Downtown Boston. It features a recap from Wednesday on the ground at the U.S. Open, including some thoughts on the USGA's press conference with Mike Whan and John Bodenhamer, and a few names not to consider after witnessing some alarming shots. Andy and Brendan also have a spectator's guide segment on some places to watch from the ground and on TV. There's a debate over whether there's a “US Open player.” And they close with a fun Q&A session with some amusing inquiries from both Twitter and the live audience.

Aaron Miller is the Managing Partner of the Northwestern Mutual office in Downtown Boston. With over $265 billion in assets, Northwestern Mutual is a financial planning firm dedicated to helping its clients protect their wealth and prosper. Having served both as a financial advisor and industry leader, Aaron brings a unique perspective to his work. He has spent the last 18 years of his career supporting clients, financial advisors, and leaders in achieving their visions faster. Under Aaron's leadership, Northwestern Mutual in Boston has become one of the fastest-growing offices in the country. Aaron joins us today to recount his career in financial services and his path to becoming a leader in the industry. He shares how he faced and handled impostor syndrome throughout his career. He outlines the most common problems financial advisors face in their careers and offers advice on overcoming them. He also explains the value of systematizing one's prospecting process and underscores the role of intellectual humility in leadership.   “My instinct got me into leadership—but the belief of the people who were leading me got me through it.”  - Aaron Miller   This week on The Model FA Podcast: Aaron's background and journey in the financial services industry The challenges and hurdles Aaron had to overcome at the beginning of his career as a financial advisor Aaron's path to leadership Experiencing impostor syndrome in leadership and how Aaron dealt with it Leading and coaching people who are older and more experienced The importance of intellectual humility in leadership The common challenges financial advisors of any experience face Building a process for prospecting, marketing, and branding Becoming the best at the art of saying “no” The dynamics of systems, beliefs, and processes in organizations   Resources Mentioned: Book: The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy by Jon Gordon Podcast: At the Table   Our Favorite Quotes: “If both leader and follower are open-minded and willing to listen and check their egos at the door, they can learn anything from anyone.” - David DeCelle “Learning to fail can speed up the learning curve.” - David DeCelle “I felt as if I had to play the role of a leader, but becoming my authentic self was the time everything started to click.” - Aaron Miller   Connect with Aaron Miller: Northwestern Mutual Email: aaron.miller@nm.com Northwestern Mutual on LinkedIn Northwestern Mutual on Instagram Northwestern Mutual on Facebook Northwestern Mutual on Twitter Aaron Miller on LinkedIn   About the Model FA Podcast   The Model FA podcast is a show for fiduciary financial advisors. In each episode, our host David DeCelle sits down with industry experts, strategic thinkers, and advisors to explore what it takes  to build a successful practice — and have an abundant life in the process. We believe in continuous learning, tactical advice, and strategies that work — no “gotchas” or BS. Join us to hear stories from successful financial advisors, get actionable ideas from experts, and re-discover your drive to build the practice of your dreams.    Did you like this conversation? Then leave us a rating and a review in whatever podcast player you use. We would love your feedback, and your ratings help us reach more advisors with ideas for growing their practices, attracting great clients, and achieving a better quality of life. While you are there, feel free to share your ideas about future podcast guests or topics you'd love to see covered.    Our Team: President of Model FA, David DeCelle   If you like this podcast, you will love our community! Join the Model FA Community on Facebook to connect with like-minded advisors and share the day-to-day challenges and wins of running a growing financial services firm.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing instrument motion and the difference between rotation versus reciprocation. Our guest is Dr. Allen Ali Nasseh, a clinical instructor and lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine Post Doctoral Endodontics program for the past 25 years. He is the current director of the Endodontic MicroSurgery course at Harvard and also runs a Private practice limited to Endodontics in Downtown Boston called MicroSurgical Endodontics. Dr. Nasseh is also the CEO and President of RealWorldEndo, an endodontic education, innovation, and medical device company.

Last weekend's deadly partial collapse at the Government Center Parking Garage is leaving some big problems in the T this week. WBZ's Jim MacKay reports.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing apicoectomies, their advantages, and how the procedure has evolved over the years. Our guest is Dr. Allen Ali Nasseh, a clinical instructor and lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine Post Doctoral Endodontics program for the past 25 years. He is the current director of the Endodontic MicroSurgery course at Harvard and also runs a Private practice limited to Endodontics in Downtown Boston called MicroSurgical Endodontics. Dr. Nasseh is also the CEO and President of RealWorldEndo, an endodontic education, innovation, and medical device company.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the important properties of endodontic bioceramics and what you should know for an informed decision. Our guest is Dr. Allen Ali Nasseh, a clinical instructor and lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine Post Doctoral Endodontics program for the past 25 years. He is the current director of the Endodontic MicroSurgery course at Harvard and also runs a Private practice limited to Endodontics in Downtown Boston called MicroSurgical Endodontics. Dr. Nasseh is also the CEO and President of RealWorldEndo, an endodontic education, innovation, and medical device company.

A section of Milk Street is expected to be closed all day.WBZ's Karyn Regal reports:

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing endodontic irrigation, its history, important principles, and current techniques and devices. Our guest is Dr. Allen Ali Nasseh, a clinical instructor and lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine Post Doctoral Endodontics program for the past 25 years. He is the current director of the Endodontic MicroSurgery course at Harvard and also runs a Private practice limited to Endodontics in Downtown Boston called MicroSurgical Endodontics. Dr. Nasseh is also the CEO and President of RealWorldEndo, an endodontic education, innovation, and medical device company.

WBZ's Matt Shearer was in Downtown Boston at the set of a new movie "Spirited" starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell.

Is it still viable to own a bookstore in 2021? Essentially yes, as long as you don't have dust allergies, back or knee injuries, or a burning ambition to become fantastically wealthy by owning a bookstore. People getting into the book trade these days tend to open smaller, more specialized shops; some sell exclusively online, and some even have a full time job and sell books as a hobby. Today we'll talk about the ways that the industry is changing, and Ken will divulge some of his secrets to bookselling success. Fortunately there's still an audience for physical media, people still enjoy the experience of browsing, and online shopping is no substitute for the rich, idiosyncratic atmosphere that a good bookshop can provide.As things open up again, we'd like to encourage our listeners to visit our shop at 9 West Street in Downtown Boston to see this and thousands of other fascinating items!

In this episode, Ken talks about some of his favorite book encounters, from a long career filled with them. There's Isaac Newton's own copy of Principia Mathematica, an unsuccessful prospector's gold rush diary, and a book woven entirely out of silk. It's nearly impossible to pick a single favorite, but overall, the books that came with a great story have made more of an impression on him than the ones that were simply monetarily valuable.As things open up again, we'd like to encourage our listeners to visit our shop at 9 West Street in Downtown Boston to see this and thousands of other fascinating items!

People often ask Ken how to start a bookshop, but the truth is, he's never done it. The Brattle has existed since 1825, and was in pretty tough shape when it was purchased by Ken's parents, George and Dorrit Gloss, in 1949. Ken essentially grew up in the shop; legend even has it that his first word was “book”. All of us, to a certain extent, struggle to get along with our parents; imagine how difficult that relationship can become when your parents are also your coworkers. That difficulty is compounded even further if the parent in question is George Gloss: a larger than life local character with a passion for books and bookselling, a briefcase full of unpaid utility bills, and a penchant for firing Ken on a nearly daily basis. It was a real personality clash, and Ken eventually left to study chemistry, vowing to put his career at the Brattle behind him forever. Learn what drew him back in and what lessons he ultimately learned from his father on this week's episode.As things open up again, we'd like to encourage our listeners to visit our shop at 9 West Street in Downtown Boston to see this and thousands of other fascinating items!

Gourmet junk food expert and Food Network's Chopped Gold Medal Games Champion Chef Sarah Wade is serving warm and fuzzies at her restaurant, Stillwater, - tucked into Downtown Boston, it's a lively space with fancified classics and fresh cocktails. Since moving to Boston to be Executive Chef at Lulu's Allston, since 2019 Chef Sarah is at the helm of her own kitchen- and she's bringing elements from her hometown of Stillwater, Oklahoma with her. Guests can bite into house-smoked pork mac and cheese, handmade cheese-its, chicken fried rib eye, or peanut butter and jelly Crème brûlée while they sip on any one of Stillwater's 12 rotating craft beer lines, 12 wines by the glass or any of Chef Sarah's creative cocktails.  Check out Boston Based Stillwater! Learn more about and donate to Let's Talk Womxn. Follow Stillwater on social media: @stillwaterboston. 

In this interview, CLF’s Deanna Moran speaks with Jeremy Crockford and Suzanne Morse about the recent Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan ruling and what it means for Downtown Boston’s Waterfront development

Today on Boston Public Radio:  We opened lines to talk with listeners about President Trump’s sympathy for the Proud Boys, and how his open racism is impacting your relationships with friends and family on the other side of the political spectrum. Boston City Councilor and mayoral candidate Andrea Campbell discussed why she’s chosen to enter race for mayor of Boston, and weighed in on a series of local issues, from the so-called “digital divide,” to pushes for citywide police reform.  Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins’ release of a list of of 136 Boston-area police officers with “questionable credibility,” new developments in the case around the killing of Breonna Taylor, and her take on Tuesday’s presidential debate. NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed Tuesday’s chaotic debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, and how he thinks it could impact voters ahead of the election. He also touched on why he doesn’t expect Biden or Trump to back away from future debates. Greater Boston Food Bank President and CEO Catherine D’Amato discussed need for further government assistance in order to help feed struggling communities through the COVID-19 pandemic, and reflected on what her organization is doing to serve the growing number of Mass. residents who are food-insecure.  Brattle Book Shop proprietor and “Antiques Roadshow” appraiser Kenneth Gloss talked about his newest business venture: helping people curate their bookshelves for Zoom backgrounds. He also touched on the "Brattlecast" podcast, and how much he misses the regulars who’d visit his shop in Downtown Boston. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed a new feature on Twitter that prompts users to read articles before re-tweeting them, a new Google smartphone feature that'll wait on hold for you, and advancements in internet privacy features.  Closing the show, we opened lines to talk with listeners about your thoughts on robotic pets. 

As I delve and deep dive into the archives, striving to perfect my podcast's milieu, I present the first of what hopefully may be a small mini-series of archival conversations by either myself or my peers - that I am simply calling 'Chronicles'. Today's show being the latter. From 1988 to 91 Jamieson Grillo hosted the 'Saturday Night Rap Devastation' show at WRBB 104.9FM at Northeastern University in Boston. During the quar' Jamieson and I were talking on the phone while he was going through boxes of old cassettes in his office, casually he noted a 1990 X-Clan interview he'd just discovered. I inquired and he then told me of his time chasing down live interviews to be broadcast on the radio. He then mentioned doing the same with KRS-One. Soon enough he digitized those cassettes, we checked them out and he agreed to allow me to host an episode where I share these with you. They are raw, of the moment, audio captured on the fly. At the time, Jamieson was just getting his start working in the music business. During this period, DJ Shame (later of Vinyl Reanimators) was the radio show's DJ, he would continue the show after Jamieson's eventual departure. I start the show with KRS-One and Jamieson, which was recorded at two different times, primarily on Tues Oct 9th, 1990. Part one was done as a phone interview from the studios of WRBB while part two was recorded live backstage at a club called The Channel (a famous spot in South Boston), shortly before KRS and D-Nice were to take the stage. I follow the KRS convo with an unreleased remix to “Dope Beat”, because he mentions it being the next single to the then brand new album Edutainment. Then, we have the X-Clan conversation which takes place backstage at a venue called the Hub Club in Downtown Boston on Mon, Oct 22nd 1990. It's an incredible snap shot of X-Clan fully intact who were promoting their indelible debut To The East, Blackwards. The interviewer is briefly joined by a friend who asks a few questions, as well. At a moment, the night manager of the club even attempt to kick them out near the end. I myself had a moment where I got to become friends with Professor X shortly before he passed away and gotta say, this was a pretty incredible artist. I met Brother J many years before that and have to say he has always been one of the great voices of the genre. Now, on this same very show was the iconic DJ Clark Kent which Jamieson recorded on the handheld as well, albeit briefly. I thought I'd include here. Now, the audio isn't the greatest but I have to thank Jerry Danielsen for his work editing and tweaking the sounds to make it better listen. The interviewer Jamieson would go on to intern for S.O.U.L. Records and then PWL and eventually Tommy Boy. I know him even more from his Redline distribution company that has released/distro many dope records and projects PLEASE visit his store and support: https://redlinemusicdistribution.bigcartel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie and Bessie King, the mother and daughter who own and run Villa Mexico Cafe, have overcome their fair share of difficulties over the last 20 years, including a fire that burned down their first location. They said they were really getting going in March -- then the coronavirus hit, and now they're having trouble simply buying basic ingredients.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The city was quiet Monday morning as many people who work downtown opted out of coming into the city. WBZ NewsRadio's Mike Macklin reports.

The city was quiet Monday morning as many people who work downtown opted out of coming into the city. WBZ NewsRadio's Mike Macklin reports.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh talks to reporters about a woman who reported escaping a man's car after he picked her up in Boston and drove her 30 minutes north.

First Event volunteer organizer, Bree Sullivan, talks about the big move to Downtown Boston and the exciting opportunities it opens for event participants to go out and about the city. To learn more, watch the entire video at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32722869 This video podcast was created by My Feminine Heart. Patrons of MFH receive a host of discounts from many of our guests as well as access to all video podcasts and exclusive access to Cassandra Storm Solo videos. If you believe these podcasts should continue, please support our mission by subscribing and enjoy a host of discounts, benefits and exclusive videos not available to the general public. To learn more about our Podcasts, visit: http://www.myfeminineheart.com/ Thank you for your support of our podcasts!

It started with a sandwich cart in Downtown Boston. Stacy Madison, founder of Stacy’s Snacks, began baking leftover pita bread into chips to give to her waiting customers. And when people started asking to buy the chips, Stacy knew she was on to something. Today on GlambitionRadio.com, Stacy shares how she turned her cart into a nationally-recognized snack company (later acquired for $250 million), and how she used ‘street smarts’ to excel in the food industry (her background is social work!). And, Stacy opens up about the hardships of building her company and providing for two young children—twins—at home. The post Stacy Madison, Founder of ‘Stacy’s Snacks’ + ‘Be Bold Bars’ — Glambition® Radio Episode 185 with Ali Brown
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DeRocker & Khoury was founded by Brett DeRocker and Antonio Khoury. With 15 years combined experience and in excess of $350 million in Midtown Boston real estate sales, the group is built on experience, knowledge, and results. DeRocker & Khoury currently holds the #1 position for market share in Downtown Boston. Brett DeRocker and Antonio […] The post “Discussing Boston Real Estate Brokerage” with Brett DeRocker & Antonio Khoury of DeRocker & Khoury appeared first on Radio Entrepreneurs.

I’ve been watching this man, @mickthemayor, talk the most reckless shit on the social medias, so I was completely prepared for him to have NO BEHAVIOR as a guest on the show. But to my surprise, the entire time sitting in front of him, all I wanted to do was squeeze his face and hug him!!! And Rosco (@rosco_maddsound)! Hmmm...Well, he aiight too, lol!. In this episode, my 2 low key online bffs sat down to chat it up about the politics concerning the Boston night life scene specifically uptown (caribbean) vs downtown (american), baby daddy/ baby mamma drama online, securing the bag, sound clash culture and the overall lifestyle that comes with promoting and being a socialite. Listen with your friends... Like, comment, share and follow us on all social media platforms!

This week US Senator Jack Reed joins Tom to discuss the state of politics and the senator's long and outstanding career of public service. Their interview starts at around 17:10--be sure to check it out! PLUS: Cosmo and Cayenne on the looming US Census crisis and extraterrestrials (yes, really). Cayenne and Suzanne discuss what happens when non-profits can no longer make rent in Downtown Boston.

Shawn Cotter the new Executive Director of Wicked Queer Boston's LGBT Film Festival talks to Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about its 35th year bringing the latest in queer cinema from across the globe and runs from March 28th to April 7th. There are over 169 features and shorts participating in this year’s film festival with 7 premieres, 2 world premieres and 5 U.S. premieres. Opening night on Thursday March 28th will feature Ellen Smit's lighthearted Dutch romance “Just Friends” at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts at 7:30P followed by an opening night party at Beat Brew Hall in Harvard Square. With this being the 50th anniversary of Stonewall there will also be a special emphasis on our LGBTQ history addressing those who made it and looking forward to our future with Wicked Queer Throwbacks revisiting some of the classics of queer cinema. There will also be an abundance of lesbian and transgender feature and short films. The closing night film will be “The Heiresses” (Las Herederas) on Saturday April 6th at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA at 7P co-presented by Boston Latino International Film Festival, LatinX Pride and The Theatre Offensive with an after-party at Serafina in Downtown Boston. We talked to Shawn about the importance of the Wicked Queer Film Festival in the current political climate and his spin on our LGBT issues. When asked how he sees our LGBTQ community moving forward in this Trump administration Cotter stated, “I feel like our history and our identities are being slowly erased and eroded. We fought so long for different rights, marriage equality, LGBT people in the military, trying to get workers rights, all of those kind of things are slowly being eroded by our government. So I feel like what is on us is to take back to the community, the local community and build support and grow and get strong because we have a fight ahead of us. You know nothing is easily won or easily gained. We still have a bit to go…” Since coming on board to the film festival in 2011 Shawn has had many roles in the operations of Wicked Queer. He started as a location manager and then served as Operations Manager and Director of Programming before taking his most recent position as Executive Director. Cotter is also an experimental handmade filmmaker whose Super 8mm films have shown internationally. Wicked Queer runs from March 28th to April 7th with screenings at the Museum of Fine Arts, The Brattle Theatre and The Paramount Theater at Emerson College.For Info & Tix: wickedqueer.org Hear 450+ LGBT Interviews @OUTTAKE VOICES

Andy and Linda discuss adult friendships, how to talk to strangers in public, and carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Recorded on July 9th, 2018.

Travis Grillo took his grandfather's pickle recipe and turned it into a multi-million dollar business. Started from a selling single pickle spears from a wooden pushcart in Downtown Boston, he worked his way up to be featured in Fenway Park and snuck his way into WholeFoods. Travis has taken his marketing and promotional skills to the next level to gain mass attention to his pickle brand. Travis is a true entrepreneur and hustler that provides amazing inspiration and motivation to those looking to build their own business. www.grillospickles.com ww.instagram.com/grillospickles https://twitter.com/GrillosPickles https://www.youtube.com/user/grillospickles/featured https://www.facebook.com/GrillosPickles/ contact: info@grillospickles.com

Food critic and Senior Editor at The Atlantic Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio Tuesday to talk about a new food hall that will open in downtown Boston in the spring of 2019

Andy and Linda discuss facial hair and other outward appearances, celebrity impressions, and sexy bingo. Recorded on March 6th, 2018.

Kara Lennon is an elementary educator turned full-time fitness instructor in Boston. She exudes positive energy and makes you want to say, "F*ck it" and create your own path. She loves a good margarita every now and again, but has a deep passion for helping people and creating a space of honesty and #realtalk. You can sweat with her at B/SPOKE Studios in Downtown Boston, Wellesley, and Cape Cod!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/detoxandchill/support

Not only did I have the chance to try some delicious baked goods while I was in Boston a few months ago, but I was also able to chat with the owner of a self made bakery she started at a very young age. Jennifer is a strong willed, go getter and I would say an inspiration to young women everywhere. Tune in to hear how she built the allergy free bakery she has now been running for 2 years in Downtown Boston! www.JenniferLeesBakery.com Instagram.com/MsJenniferLee GorillaGrounds@Gmail.com Instagram.com/Gorilla.Grounds Facebook.com/GorillaGrounds Twitter.com/GorillaGrounds

Gamer/Comedian Sion (@fg_sion) joins FP for another episode co-streamed on Twitch. Sion answers for the Marvel vs. Capcom fiasco from episodes 2&3 and gives a hot take on the current state of the game. Along with his top fighting games of 2017, we breakdown the problem with gotcha games/micro transactions before getting into how a GameStop in Downtown Boston was the Mecca of Smash Bros. We also talk about Eminem's BET Cypher and how Pokémon Gold/Silver is the Five Guys of Pokémon. Tune in to find out how Super Smash Bros. Brawl helped create one of the greatest communities in Boston’s gaming history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/futureperfect/support

Upbeat w Tom Hayes and Rudy Guarino. Today's show focuses on the life and times of Rudy Guarino, the founder and owner of the fabulous Sugar Shack Soul Music Night Club located on Boylston St, in Downtown Boston, MA. The club showcased the premiers soul music acts of all times. Groups like the O'Jays, Kool and the Gang, The Stylistics, along with individuals like James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles performed there regularly. Seven days a week 2 shows nightly and a Sunday Family Matinee.

Each week, comedian Kenice Mobley explores Boston with a guest. This week, comedian Rob Crean takes us on a walk through historic downtown Boston and the Omni-Parker House Hotel. We discuss spoon sizes, the changing city, and parenting.