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Explain Boston to Me

Lee Stabert
Boston
Combat Zone
Dunkin' Donuts
Candlepin Bowling
Great Molasses Flood
Brighton
Boston Marathon
Boston Fashion
Candy Manufacturing
Necco
Philadelphia
Adult Entertainment
Cape Cod
Quincy
Catholicism
Prohibition
Urban Renewal
Dating
Boston Celtics
Brighton Main Streets

Podcaster and Philly transplant Lee Stabert learns about Boston. She'll never be a native, but she might just learn to speak the language.

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Recent Guests

Kelli Williams
Podcast host and Massachusetts native
Instagram account LagunaBeeatch and co-host of Beyond the Blinds
Episode: Ben Affleck with Kelli Williams
Beth Folsom
Program manager at History Cambridge
History Cambridge
Episode: Brattle Street with Beth Folsom
Danny Webster
Works at Jordan's Furniture in Reading, MA, particularly in the Sleep Lab area
Jordan's Furniture
Episode: Jordan’s Furniture with Danny Webster
Sarah Dudek
Artist and food historian
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Episode: Marshmallow Fluff with Sarah Dudek
Morgan Doherty
A realtor living in Rainham who helps people find homes in the South Shore area.
Morgan Doherty Realty
Episode: The South Shore with Morgan Doherty
Meredith Lynch
Content creator and Boston native living in Los Angeles
Self-employed as a content creator and social media consultant
Episode: Nancy Kerrigan, the pride of Stoneham, with Meredith Lynch
Stephen Puleo
Author and historian with a focus on Boston history and abolitionism
Episode: We need to talk about Charles Sumner with Stephen Puleo
Corean Reynolds
Director of Nightlife Economy for the City of Boston.
City of Boston
Episode: Boston nightlife with Corean Reynolds
Shayla Martin
Travel journalist focusing on Black culture and history
Episode: Martha's Vineyard with Shayla Martin

Host

Lee Stabert
Host of discussions focusing on Boston's culture, identity, and local stories, offering a unique perspective as a Chicago transplant.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Love this show!

    What a great show! I share it with friends often. Stoneham is MetroNORTH! Numerous businesses in the general area call themselves Metronorth. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DancerJodi
    United Statesa month ago
  • Garbage

    What a complete hater. From the city of trash to a legit, historical, proud, gritty city.

    It’s no wonder the world despises Philly.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    B922335
    United States6 months ago
  • Nope

    What a complete hater. From the city of trash to a legit, historical, proud, gritty city.

    It’s no wonder the world despises Philly

    .

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    B922335
    United States7 months ago
  • Love it!

    Fun, down-to-earth, and informative. I'm a NYer who's only been to Boston and Philly one time each, but I'm getting such a kick out of this podcast. Especially love the turkey episode. I wish every city had a podcast like this. It's perfect.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nina w321
    United States7 months ago
  • Fun to listen to a different perspective!

    Born and raised in Boston (technically Waltham… but we all claim the city), and I absolutely love hearing an “outsiders” perspective. That it comes from Philly is even more interesting, since we both share a baked in sense of gritty, tough, sometimes obnoxious character.

    Sometimes a bit of a hater ( I’d be the same if I was doing an “explain Philly to me podcast), but seems to be finding her place in our amazing city.

    Keep up the great work with great guests - do one on Townie culture!

    Not s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B922335
    United States9 months ago

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Overall, the content is found to be engaging both for locals and newcomers, effectively bridging cultural gaps.
The range of guests contributes depth, though some mention variation in guest expertise leading to unevenness.
Many express a strong connection to Boston, sharing personal anecdotes related to the topics discussed.
Listeners appreciate the humor and insightful perspectives, often finding it informative and relatable.

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Ben Affleck with Kelli Williams
Q: Why should people care about Ben Affleck's role in Boston culture?
Ben Affleck represents the loyalty of friends and the narrative of growing up in Massachusetts, which resonates deeply with locals.
Ben Affleck with Kelli Williams
Q: What do you think are the most important movies in the Ben Affleck oeuvre like the Mount Rushmore?
Important movies would include Good Will Hunting, Armageddon, The Town, and Argo.
Brattle Street with Beth Folsom
Q: So if someone has never been to Brattle Street, let's go a little bit more into the built environment. Because there are these grand old historic homes. What can we expect to see?
There are all different kinds of homes, single family, yes, but they really, there's a big range.
Brattle Street with Beth Folsom
Q: Can you please introduce yourself and give a brief rundown on what you do and why are you able to speak on Boston culture and on this topic, Brattle Street in particular?
I'm Beth Folsom. I am the program manager at History Cambridge, and Brattle Street represents the historical intersection of various cultures in Cambridge.
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Q: Tell me a little bit more about what you thought about it at the time.
At that time, I liked it for the Red Sox aspect, and I still appreciated the humor, but now I see more depth in the conversations.

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2. Beth Folsom
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