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The Culture Show Podcast

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Massachusetts State Flag Redesign
Martin Luther King Jr.
U.S. Constitution
Economic Inequality
Bohemian Rhapsody

A Boston-based podcast that thrives in how we live. What we like to see, watch, taste, hear, feel and talk about. It’s an expansive look at our society through art, culture and entertainment. It’s a conversation about the seminal moments and sizable shocks that are driving the daily discourse. We’ll amplify local creatives and explore the homegrown arts and culture landscape and tap into the big t... more

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Bobbi Brown built a beauty empire on simplicity and self-expression. She joins The Culture Show to talk about her new book  “Still Bobbi,” where  she lays bare her lessons for  reinvention, resilience, and redefining beauty on her own terms.

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Artist Derrick Adams joins us to discuss Derrick Adams: View Master, his first major museum survey, now on view at the Institute of Contemporary Art. The exhibition brings together more than 100 works from the past 25 years — paintings, sculpture, co... more

Today on The Culture Show, we're joined by Marc Shaiman, the award-winning composer and lyricist whose work runs from When Harry Met Sally and Sleepless in Seattle to Hairspray, Smash and Mary Poppins Returns, joins us with his new memoir, Never Mind... more

Today on The Culture Show, Danielle Allen, the James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University, director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School, joins us to discuss her  New York Times essay, “Nothing Beats... more

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Recent Guests

Geoffrey Kelly
Retired FBI agent, investigator of the Gardner Museum heist
FBI
Episode: May 21, 2026 - Imari Paris Jeffries, Geoffrey Kelly on Thirteen Perfect Fugitives, and Edmonia Lewis at the PEM
Jeffrey Richmond-Moll
PEM curator of American Art
Peabody Essex Museum
Episode: May 21, 2026 - Imari Paris Jeffries, Geoffrey Kelly on Thirteen Perfect Fugitives, and Edmonia Lewis at the PEM
Shania L. Harris
Georgia Museum of Art staff member
Georgia Museum of Art
Episode: May 21, 2026 - Imari Paris Jeffries, Geoffrey Kelly on Thirteen Perfect Fugitives, and Edmonia Lewis at the PEM
Matt Bowker
Founder of Soundscape Tours
Soundscape Tours
Episode: May 20, 2026 - Eco-Rhythms on the Tobin Bridge, Boston's Soundscape Tours, and MassArt president Mary Grant
Ryan Edwards
Principal at MASARY Studios
MASARY Studios
Episode: May 20, 2026 - Eco-Rhythms on the Tobin Bridge, Boston's Soundscape Tours, and MassArt president Mary Grant
Stephen Moyer
Actor in The Forsytes
PBS drama Forsytes
Episode: May 18, 2026 - Stephen Moyer and Jack Davenport, Jill Medvedow on "Things that Disappear," and Pedro Alonzo
Jack Davenport
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Episode: May 18, 2026 - Stephen Moyer and Jack Davenport, Jill Medvedow on "Things that Disappear," and Pedro Alonzo
Jeff Edgers
Washington Post culture reporter, Lampoon expert
The Washington Post
Episode: May 15, 2026 - Week in Review: Eurovision, the World Cup halftime show, and Don Colossus
Matt Smith
Longtime Passim executive/manager and 30-year veteran
Club Passim
Episode: May 14, 2026 - Club Passim's Matt Smith, Bill Lichtenstein on WBCN, and 150 years of the Harvard Lampoon

Hosts

Henry Santoro
Host of The Culture Show
Jared Bowen
Host of The Culture Show

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Sound mix - pls fix

    I enjoy the show and the topics are varied.

    The female host’s microphone is louder than the rest and it is very distracting to the listener. Can you pls check the levels and adjust?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CeeJay W
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great show

    Love Jared and team. Informative and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliveoil3300
    United States2 years ago

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Guests consistently bring high-profile, diverse perspectives.
Content seamlessly weaves archival history with contemporary culture and personal anecdotes.
Shows strong local Boston culture focus with broad arts coverage.
Audio mix feedback indicates potential production adjustments would improve listener experience.

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May 21, 2026 - Imari Paris Jeffries, Geoffrey Kelly on Thirteen Perfect Fugitives, and Edmonia Lewis at the PEM
Q: How did you decide to approach the Gardner Museum case as a fugitive investigation rather than a traditional property crime?
The investigator explains that treating the paintings as fugitives allowed for a publicity-driven approach to capture leads and public awareness, mirroring how fugitives are tracked. He believed this method would uncover information from witnesses and informants who might not be reachable through standard property-crime techniques.
May 12, 2026 - Tracy K.Smith, "The Battle for Boston," and Dorie McCullough Lawson
Q: What sparked your shift toward viewing poetry as a civic tool during the 2016 election?
She notes that the 2016 election highlighted how language can become violent and adrenalized, prompting her to see poetry as a slower, more human method to cultivate patience, compassion, and civic responsibility.
May 12, 2026 - Tracy K.Smith, "The Battle for Boston," and Dorie McCullough Lawson
Q: How has poetry shaped your approach to public life and civic health?
Smith explains that poetry invites empathy and a patient, generous self when addressing others, and that reading aloud can connect communities through shared humanity, especially during times of political and social strain.
May 15, 2026 - Week in Review: Eurovision, the World Cup halftime show, and Don Colossus
Q: How did WBCN shape the culture, and what was the film trying to capture about its impact?
The film showcases WBCN as a central hub for music, anti-war activism, and a catalyst for social change, illustrating how media and culture interacted to empower underrepresented voices and push for political engagement.
May 6, 2026 - Stephen Greenblatt, Jill Lepore and Nicholas Boggs
Q: Why does the conversation shift to the Constitution and amendments now?
Lepore argues that amendments reflect the living nature of democracy and that originalism often clashes with the need to adapt laws to changing social realities.

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What is The Culture Show Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show foregrounds Boston's arts and culture scene through a conversational, multi-guest format that blends local history with national-cultural touchpoints. Recent episodes center on intimate music venues like Club Passim, the legacy of WBCN, the Harvard Lampoon's long influence on American comedy, and how archives, museums, and contemporary artists shape public discourse. A notable strength is the deep-dive into regional history and cross‑generational storytelling, often pairing cultural history with live performance or archival finds to illuminate broader national trends. The program often features luminaries from literature, journalism, music, theater, and academia, creating a rich tapestry of perspectives on art, politics, and commun... more

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Recent guests on The Culture Show Podcast include:

1. Geoffrey Kelly
2. Jeffrey Richmond-Moll
3. Shania L. Harris
4. Matt Bowker
5. Ryan Edwards
6. Stephen Moyer
7. Jack Davenport
8. Jeff Edgers

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