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Spilling the T

Spilling the T
MBTA
Public Transportation
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Transit Advocacy
Boston
Public Service
Phil Eng
Transit System Reliability
Infrastructure Upgrades
Commuter Rail
Bus Network Redesign
Social Media
Orange Line
Accessibility
Trust In Public Transportation
Transitmatters
Urban Mobility
Public Health
Climate Change
South Coast Rail

Welcome to Spilling the T, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the MBTA. Hosted by Andrew Cassidy of the MBTA’s Customer and Employee Experience department, each episode takes a deep dive into the inner workings and issues the T is facing. At the MBTA, we believe in transparency, open communication, and continuous improvement. That's why we've created this podcast—to give you a firstha... more

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For Boston, Summer 2026 is set to be one of the busiest seasons in recent history. Next year, Massachusetts will host seven FIFA World Cup matches while simultaneously celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nation alongside visitors from around the... more

On this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined by Pari Kim, one of the stars of Netflix’s "Love on the Spectrum". Long before Pari was featured on the show, she was the MBTA’s biggest fan and a passionate rail enthusiast. In this episode, we chat wi... more

In this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined by David Perry, Director of Ferry Operations at the MBTA. David shares the story of how his role came to be, what his day to day duties are and how far the ferry system has come in recent years. He also... more

In this episode of Spilling the T, we’re joined by Kate Dineen, President and CEO of A Better City. Kate shares how her organization is working to shape a more sustainable, connected, and competitive Greater Boston through strategic investments in tr... more

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Recent Guests

Erika Mazza
Senior Advisor for Special Projects at the MBTA, experienced in transit leadership and federal policy.
MBTA
Episode: World Cup Playbook with Erika Mazza
Pari Kim
Artist and advocate for public transit and neurodiversity, known for her participation in Love on the Spectrum.
Episode: The T's Biggest Fan with Pari Kim
David Perry
The MBTA's first Director of Ferry Operations with decades of experience in marine transportation and project management.
MBTA
Episode: Perry's Ferries with David Perry
Kate Dineen
President and CEO of A Better City
A Better City
Episode: Building a Better T and A Better City with Kate Dineen
Brendan Crighton
Senate Chair for the Joint Committee on Transportation
Massachusetts State Senate
Episode: Representing the Riders with Senator Brendan Crighton
Phil Eng
General Manager and CEO of MBTA
MBTA
Episode: Full T Ahead with General Manager Phil Eng
Sam Zhou
Chief Engineer and Assistant General Manager for Engineering and Capital at the MBTA
MBTA
Episode: The Track Improvement Program with Sam Zhou
McKinley Theobald
Deputy Director of Emergency Management at MassDOT
MassDOT
Episode: Ready for Anything with McKinley Theobald
Joanne Daniels-Finegold
Advocate for accessibility, instrumental in the Daniels-Finegold Settlement Agreement of 2006
Self-advocate
Episode: Leading the Charge for T Access with Joanne Daniels-Finegold

Host

Andrew Cassidy
Host of Spilling the T and representative of the MBTA's Customer and Employee Experience department, Andrew brings insights into transit operations and challenges faced by the authority.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • useless and boring

    fails to actually critically analyze anything. every episode is just a word salad of non-specific blabber from one of the T’s executives

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    theo colvin
    United States2 months ago
  • Perfect representation of the MBTA

    Tone-deaf (adjective) - Having or showing an obtuse insensitivity or lack of perception particularly in matters of public sentiment, opinion, or taste

    Use in a sentence: The MBTA is still completely tone-deaf to the actual concerns of its riders.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Spasljcnakdkqoqpdnv
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative and optimistic to a fault

    I love listening to this podcast I’ve learned so much about the MBTA. However this is an ad rapped up in an informative podcast. I understand the dedication and leadership in the MBTA trying to correct course from the years of neglect but very little on the longer term goals of making the mbta competitive against the car (competitive meaning effective transportation not just to Park Street). I’m not saying it’s not happening but those questions get sidelined in the convo. After 5 podcasts were t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KyeDH
    United Statesa year ago
  • Transparent Podcast

    Great podcast providing informative, insights into the MBTA’s operations. Thank you for being more transparent. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hallowen or Bust
    United States2 years ago
  • Transparent, Interesting, and Informative

    Anyone who utilizes the T should listen to this podcast, it’s really well-produced and nice to hear from the people involved directly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emilychristin
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insider perspective on public transportation and the transparency regarding operational challenges.
The podcast emphasizes community participation and highlights positive initiatives, which resonate well with its audience.
There are mixed reviews about content, with some finding it informative while others criticize it for lacking critical analysis.

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#173
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Perry's Ferries with David Perry
Q: What does your role entail and why was now the right time to kind of bring that position into being?
Perry explains that his role involves overseeing the evolution of ferry services, which had previously been managed alongside commuter rail operations, emphasizing the need for dedicated focus as ferry operations expand and gain popularity.
Perry's Ferries with David Perry
Q: Can you walk us through your journey and what led you to this new role at the MBTA?
David Perry describes a fascinating career path starting from Maritime school, transitioning from sailing deep-sea tankers to engineering consulting, before joining the MBTA eight years ago, where he initially focused on commuter rail projects before taking his current role.
World Cup Playbook with Erika Mazza
Q: So what does the planning itself look like?
Erika explained the setup of various committees and the extensive planning processes, emphasizing the collaboration required to ensure efficiency for both the World Cup and daily commuters.
World Cup Playbook with Erika Mazza
Q: Can you share a little bit about your background, what this new role entails, and what drew you to this position?
Erika discussed her journey in transit from community development to leading transit systems, emphasizing her ties to the community, experience in federal transit, and return to the MBTA out of passion for the region and transit.
The T's Biggest Fan with Pari Kim
Q: What do you wish more people understood about autistic riders?
Pari wishes people would recognize that autistic individuals are just enjoying their interests in transit, and encourages patience and understanding from others.

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Recent guests on Spilling the T include:

1. Erika Mazza
2. Pari Kim
3. David Perry
4. Kate Dineen
5. Brendan Crighton
6. Phil Eng
7. Sam Zhou
8. McKinley Theobald

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