Everyone Loves A Good Bad Guy
Author Sheila Isenberg talks about her book "Women Who Love Men Who Kill", a deep dive into our national obsession violent criminals and the romanticism of outlaw culture.
Jan 29, 2019•20 min
Jay Talking
It’s a talk show for everybody. You don’t have to be a political junkie. You don’t have to be a sports fanatic. You don’t have to be an expert in anything. All you have do is care about the daily dilemmas that we all face as New Englanders. 642427
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Episodes
What's In Your Food?
Leonardo Trasande, author of “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer", talks about the poisons that often leach into our food without us even knowing.
Jan 25, 2019•38 min
Avangard
Russian officials have announced a new hypersonic weapon that can not be intercepted. Bill Hartung (Center for International Policy) talks about what the future will look like with another Cold war looming.
Jan 24, 2019•39 min
Talking About Walking
Brendan Kearney (WalkBoston) wants you to get out and stretch your legs, but first, what can we do to make our streets safer for walkers, bikes and motorists?
Jan 23, 2019•38 min
Dr. King
We remember Dr. Martin Luther King from his early days at Boston University to his march towards our country's civil rights movement with BU's Ryan Hendrickson.
Jan 21, 2019•35 min
Aging In Place
Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) is here to make sure we don't get ripped off. This time around we focus on converting your house for elder care, life alert emergency services, and getting the runaround when shopping for a new gym.
Jan 18, 2019•36 min
2.3 Million Gallons Of Terror
This week saw the 100th anniversary of Boston's great molasses flood of 1919. Who better to talk about it than our favorite historian Anthony Sammarco? Also, we look at Allston/Brighton - then and now.
Jan 17, 2019•51 min
Hey Kids, What Time Is It?!
Chris Carey of Watertown Watch and Clock Co. is here to wind us up on the history of watchmaking and talks about how to keep our timepieces working like new. Also, learn what a Bradley Watch is.
Jan 16, 2019•50 min
Bezos, Jay Walkers, and Spacey
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here for our monthly legal check up. We talk about the Bezos divorce, pedestrian rights and what comes next in the Kevin Spacey trial.
Jan 15, 2019•48 min
Wynn At All Costs
Author Christina Binkley talks about the inside story of how Steve Wynn, the winner who took all, ultimately lost everything – twice.
Jan 14, 2019•44 min
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Change is inevitable. Acceptance is not. Leonard Mlodinow, author of "Elastic", teaches us how to be more flexible in our ever changing world.
Jan 13, 2019•21 min
Bowie
Long time rock journalist Jim Sullivan joins us to remember David Bowie on the the third anniversary of his passing.
Jan 12, 2019•21 min
Get Your Groupie News
Paul "Blowfish" Lovell, creator of Boston Groupie News, is here to talk about the early days of rock and pop in The Hub, and how our radio scene evolved and revolved around it.
Jan 11, 2019•52 min
Black Wheels And RV's
Always a good time when Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) swings by to talk about cars. This time we talk ugly rims, the evolution of the pick-up and owning the road in your RV.
Jan 10, 2019•50 min
Beatleness
Don't call them a boy band! Author Candy Leonard talks about the Fab Four and how they changed music and the world.
Jan 09, 2019•41 min
Spacey's Plea
Disgraced Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey faces a judge for an alleged sexual assault in Nantucket. Dean Michael Coyne (MA School of Law) talks about the court appearance, the not guilty plea and what happens next.
Jan 08, 2019•12 min
Clean Money - Dirty Deeds
Learn how the crooks do it. David Siegel (New England Law) takes us step by step on how to launder money just like a criminal. Warning: you will get caught.
Jan 04, 2019•40 min
Our Friend Joe Stapleton
This is a re-upload of a very recent episode of the podcast. Some of you may have heard our friend and colleague Joe Stapleton died rather suddenly this past holiday break. Just days before his passing we had the opportunity to talk to him about his true passion - acting. Please join us in remembering a truly great guy.
Jan 03, 2019•41 min
Media: A History
Broadcast and media historian Donna Halper tells her story about coming up as a woman in a mostly male dominated industry, discovering bands and changing the way we get our info and entertainment.
Dec 31, 2018•38 min
A Silly Certainty
William Irwin, author of "God is a Question, Not and Answer", says without doubt there can be no faith.
Dec 28, 2018•29 min
Milk And Kool-Aid
Author Dan Flynn (Cult City) talks about the bizarre connection between one of the first openly gay elected officials, Harvey Milk, and cult leader/mass murderer Jim Jones.
Dec 27, 2018•41 min
The Kid Stays In The Picture
If you listen to the show, you know Joe Stapleton is there to keep you up to date on traffic in and around the city, but did you know he's an actor on film and TV too? We talk about what you need to break into acting, how to audition, the do's and don'ts on the set, etc.
Dec 26, 2018•40 min
A Very Boston Christmas
Its a very special visit from Boston Historian Anthony Sammarco. We take a look at the history of Christmas in the Bay State. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Can You Dig It?
Archaeologist and curator Diana Loren wants to tell you all about the priceless historical artifacts that have been unearthed right in Harvard Yard.
Dec 20, 2018•35 min
Tea And Salt Water
Get ready to throw some tea overboard. Rev250's Robert Allison is in to talk about the night that kicked our revolution off.
Dec 18, 2018•38 min
Whip It Good
Skaters Planitz and Skaro a back to talk about Boston Roller Derby. Learn all about the “Cosmonaughties", Wednesday Atoms, Elektra Cute and all the rest.
Dec 14, 2018•42 min
Dark Matter
What is it? How much of it is there? Does it even exist? We take a deep dive into dark matter with MIT professor of physics Robert Simcoe.
Dec 13, 2018•43 min
From A to B
Transportation expert, Charles Chieppo, talks about the near future for the MBTA. Ferries, fair hikes and driver-less cars - the way we get from here to there is about to change forever.
Dec 12, 2018•33 min
A Colder War
Most people believe the Cold War ended in the early 90's. That may not be the case says Stephen Walt, author of “The Hell of Good Intentions". We take a look at America's rocky foreign policy after the wall came down.
Dec 11, 2018•20 min
The Death Of The Sedan
Job losses at GM, phasing out the sedan and winterizing you car - there's a lot to talk about when it comes to cars. Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is here after a long break to talk about everything automotive.
Dec 07, 2018•44 min
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