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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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On this edition of The Culture Show, Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley, and Joyce Kulhawik, go over the week’s top arts and culture headlines.

First up, Composer Philip Glass canceled the Kennedy Center debut of his new symphony “Lincoln,”  saying the in... more

The Tony Award–winning play “Stereophonic” drops audiences into a 1970s recording studio, where a rising rock band pushes toward greatness — and the breaking point. Now on national tour and heading to Boston, the play captures the obsession, tension,... more

Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart is being honored with the Third Lantern Award at Old North Church, recognizing his role in using music to connect civic life and shared memory. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, he joins The Culture ... more

Toni Morrison transformed American literature, reshaping narrative form and placing Black life at the center of her fiction with language both lyrical and unflinching. In her new book “On Morrison,” award-winning novelist and critic Namwali Serpell r... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Capasso
Director of the Fitchburg Art Museum
Fitchburg Art Museum
Episode: March 4, 2026 - Namwali Serpell's "On Morrison," Mary Grant, and the Fitchburg Art Museum at 100
Namwali Serpell
Award-winning novelist, literary critic, professor of English at Harvard
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Episode: March 4, 2026 - Namwali Serpell's "On Morrison," Mary Grant, and the Fitchburg Art Museum at 100
Susan Dimock
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Episode: March 2, 2026 - Susan Wilson on Susan Dimock M.D., Creative Sector Day, and "Resistance" at the New Bedford Art Museum
Joyce Linehan
Former chief of policy for Mayor Marty Walsh and advocate for cultural initiatives
Episode: February 17, 2026 - On Frederick Wiseman, Dell Hamilton, Uli Lorimer on the snowpack, and Matthew Shifrin
Dell Hamilton
Acting director of the Alain Locke Gallery of African & African American Art at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: February 17, 2026 - On Frederick Wiseman, Dell Hamilton, Uli Lorimer on the snowpack, and Matthew Shifrin
Katherine Tallman
Outgoing Executive Director and CEO of Coolidge Corner Theatre
Coolidge Corner Theatre
Episode: February 16, 2026 - Katherine Tallman on the Coolidge Corner Theater, Roberto Lugo, and Chompon "Boong" Boonnak
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Aimee Doherty
Star of the one-woman cabaret show Penelope
Lyric Stage Company of Boston
Episode: February 12, 2026 - Alan Cumming, Billy Bragg, and Penelope at Lyric Stage Company
Alan Cumming
Tony, Emmy, BAFTA and Olivier Award winning actor, and host of PBS's Masterpiece Mystery
Episode: February 12, 2026 - Alan Cumming, Billy Bragg, and Penelope at Lyric Stage Company

Host

Jared Bowen
Host of The Culture Show, known for engaging discussions on arts and culture and amplifying local creatives.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 35 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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Some feedback indicates concerns about audio mixing, particularly regarding microphone levels among hosts, which may distract from the listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the informative and entertaining discussions that engage with a wide range of cultural topics.

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February 27, 2026 - Dennis Lehane, Joy Behar and Hank Phillippi Ryan
Q: What inspired Smoke and how does it reflect true life events?
Lehane explains that Smoke draws from real arson investigation stories and uses a metafictional structure to explore deception and self-destruction, while also allowing a voice for complex, morally ambiguous characters.
March 3, 2026 - Astronaut Cady Coleman, BSO x NEC Alliance, and Battlemode's Boston Bitdown
Q: How does the BSO-NEC partnership intend to impact students and the wider community?
They aim to provide more opportunities for students to access high-level instruction, performances, and collaboration with professionals, while expanding the city's cultural offerings through shared spaces and educational programs.
March 3, 2026 - Astronaut Cady Coleman, BSO x NEC Alliance, and Battlemode's Boston Bitdown
Q: What does it mean for space missions to be bigger than the crew, and why is individual perspective important?
Coleman explains that missions embody a collective purpose and that each team member brings a unique viewpoint that makes the whole effort stronger and more capable of achieving ambitious goals.
February 24, 2026 - Gish Jen, Sam Kissajukian and Gesine Bullock-Prado
Q: What did the process of writing this book reveal to you about your feelings and experiences?
Gish Jen describes the writing as cathartic and emphasizes the importance of narrating experiences as a means to understand trauma and growth over time.
February 24, 2026 - Gish Jen, Sam Kissajukian and Gesine Bullock-Prado
Q: When you say you are now able to understand parts of your mind, how does that work?
Sam Kissajukian reflects on how he can now see parts of his mind he had never witnessed before, allowing for a more profound understanding of his mental states during a manic episode.

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This podcast provides an insightful examination of society through the lenses of art, culture, and entertainment, focusing on how these realms influence daily life. The discussions are expansive and often revolve around prominent cultural moments, local creatives, and significant themes affecting communities. Episodes feature a diverse range of guests, from artists to activists, who share their insights and experiences, enriching conversations about creativity, identity, and societal shifts. The content is particularly noteworthy for its emphasis on Boston's cultural scene, making it an engaging resource for those interested in the intersection of local and broader cultural narratives.

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1. Nick Capasso
2. Namwali Serpell
3. Susan Dimock
4. Joyce Linehan
5. Dell Hamilton
6. Katherine Tallman
7. Chompon Boong Boonnak
8. Aimee Doherty

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