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The Culture Show Podcast

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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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Latest Episodes

Celebrated writer Walter Mosley joins The Culture Show to talk about his latest book in his Easy Rawlins series, “Gray Dawn: An Easy Rawlins Mystery.”  Easy has led readers through Los Angeles — from the 1940s to the turbulent 1970s — with stories th... more

Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley, and Edgar B. Herwick III host our inaugural Wednesday Watch Party with a comedy classic: Eddie Murphy’s Coming to America. The 1988 hit follows a prince who trades royal privilege for a crash course in Queens. At the tim... more

We continue our Countdown to 2026 series with  Andrea Puccio, Director of the Library at The Clark Art Institute. She gave us an overview  of their new exhibition “Back Bay to the Berkshires: Celebrating 250 Years of Art in Massachusetts.” Russell Lo... more

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Stephen Greenblatt joins The Culture Show, to talk about his latest book, “Dark Renaissance: The Dangerous Times and Fatal Genius of Shakespeare’s Greatest Rival.”  It traces the meteoric rise and violent end of Christop... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Greenblatt
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and Harvard scholar
Harvard University
Episode: September 29, 2025 - Author Stephen Greenblatt, Our Town at the Lyric Stage Boston, and Enchanted Analytics
Courtney O'Connor
The artistic director of Lyric Stage and director of "Our Town"
Lyric Stage Company of Boston
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Caitlin Hana
Dating coach and founder of Enchanted Analytics
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Aidan McGee
Chef and co-founder of McGonagle's Pub, recognized for innovative Irish cuisine
McGonagle's Pub
Episode: September 25, 2025 - Simon Curtis on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Rock Bottom: The Musical, and McGonagle's Pub
Simon Curtis
Acclaimed British filmmaker and director of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Episode: September 25, 2025 - Simon Curtis on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Rock Bottom: The Musical, and McGonagle's Pub
Tony V
Comedian involved in Rock Bottom: The Musical
Episode: September 25, 2025 - Simon Curtis on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Rock Bottom: The Musical, and McGonagle's Pub
Naomi Westwater
A singer-songwriter who is part of the Club Passim Folk Collective
Club Passim Folk Collective
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Jeremy Sewall
Chef and author of Everyday Chef
Row 34
Episode: September 23, 2025 - Barry Bostwick, Susanne Simpson from Masterpiece, and Jeremy Sewall
Barry Bostwick
Actor known for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Episode: September 23, 2025 - Barry Bostwick, Susanne Simpson from Masterpiece, and Jeremy Sewall

Host

Jared Bowen
Host of The Culture Show, Jared Bowen engages in conversations surrounding art, culture, and significant societal themes, amplifying local creative voices and discussing the impacts of larger cultural dialogues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 27 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
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great show

    Love Jared and team. Informative and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliveoil3300
    United States2 years ago

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Talking Points

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September 25, 2025 - Simon Curtis on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Rock Bottom: The Musical, and McGonagle's Pub
Q: How did you celebrate the restaurant's recognition?
We closed on the Sunday night and took all the staff out to celebrate.
September 25, 2025 - Simon Curtis on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Rock Bottom: The Musical, and McGonagle's Pub
Q: What is this moment for this film?
It represents a significant farewell, blending nostalgia with change as the characters face their inevitable futures.
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Q: How do you explain your process of interacting and working with trauma survivors?
As a songwriter, my role is to listen deeply and reflect their stories without inserting myself.
September 16, 2025 - Mary Gauthier, the American Comedy Archives with Eddie Brill, and Mary Grant
Q: What are your thoughts on the power of music reaching people and having impact?
Songs that talk about universal truths are powerful and can create empathy across different experiences.
September 16, 2025 - Mary Gauthier, the American Comedy Archives with Eddie Brill, and Mary Grant
Q: What is this moment to be revisiting this album after 25 years? How are you taking stock?
It feels like another lifetime ago and also feels recent, with a sort of head-spinning weirdness.

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Focusing on the intersection of art, culture, and societal issues, the content features a wide array of discussions that illuminate the various ways culture influences and reflects our lives. Topics include literature, visual arts, performances, social justice, and local creative initiatives, often with guests who are deeply embedded in their fields. Listeners can expect engaging conversations about individual narratives as well as collective cultural phenomena, making it a rich resource for those interested in the dynamic landscape of modern society. Noteworthy is the emphasis on local voices and the exploration of how broader cultural dialogues manifest in unique ways within the Boston community.

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Recent guests on The Culture Show Podcast include:

1. Stephen Greenblatt
2. Courtney O'Connor
3. Caitlin Hana
4. Aidan McGee
5. Simon Curtis
6. Tony V
7. Naomi Westwater
8. Jeremy Sewall

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