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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

Scott Avett and Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers join us to discuss “Swept Away,” the musical built around their songs. After a 2024 Broadway run, the show is now in Boston at SpeakEasy Stage Company, where it turns the Avetts’ music into a harrowing... 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 Christoph... more

Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart joins The Culture Show with a preview of the Pops’ spring season, running May 8 through June 6 at Symphony Hall. The season includes appearances by Ray Chen, Jon Batiste, Leslie Odom Jr., St. Vincent and more, alo... more

Bestselling author George Saunders joins The Culture Show to talk about his novel “Vigil.”  Set over a single night, the book follows Jill “Doll” Blaine, a long-deceased guardian figure who keeps watch over a dying oil executive, returning Saunders t... more

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George Saunders
Best-selling author; MacArthur Fellow; Booker Prize winner
Author, Vigil
Episode: May 4, 2026 - George Saunders, Claire Foy, and Steve Sweeney
Claire Foy
Award-winning actor
Film: H Is for Hawk
Episode: May 4, 2026 - George Saunders, Claire Foy, and Steve Sweeney
Brad Meltzer
New York Times best-selling author and comic book nerd
Episode: May 1, 2026 - Week in Review: The Venice Biennale, nude art, and Jimmy Kimmel vs. Trump
Patrick Radden Keefe
Bestselling writer and New Yorker staff writer, author of Say Nothing and Empire of Pain
The New Yorker
Episode: April 30, 2026 - Patrick Radden Keefe on "London Falling," BLO's Daughter of the Regiment, and Washington at the MFA
Kirsten Greenidge
Boston playwright, Obie Award-winning writer, librettist for Daughter of the Regiment
Boston Lyric Opera
Episode: April 30, 2026 - Patrick Radden Keefe on "London Falling," BLO's Daughter of the Regiment, and Washington at the MFA
Erica Hirshler
MFA curator of American paintings
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Episode: April 30, 2026 - Patrick Radden Keefe on "London Falling," BLO's Daughter of the Regiment, and Washington at the MFA
Ben Weiss
MFA senior curator of visual culture
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Episode: April 30, 2026 - Patrick Radden Keefe on "London Falling," BLO's Daughter of the Regiment, and Washington at the MFA
Michael Patrick MacDonald
Best-selling author, memoirist of All Souls; trauma-informed storyteller
Author, The Rest of the Story
Episode: April 29, 2026 - Michael Patrick MacDonald, Chef Jamie Bissonnette, and Colby College's art initiatives
Jamie Bissonnette
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur
BCB3 Hospitality
Episode: April 29, 2026 - Michael Patrick MacDonald, Chef Jamie Bissonnette, and Colby College's art initiatives

Host

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

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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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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Talking Points

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April 27, 2026 - Adele Bertei on "No New York," Persona + Picturing Isabella at the ISGM, and Evan Wang
Q: How does poetry function as a form of self-discovery for you, Evan?
Wang describes poetry as accessible through feeling, and explains how Slow Burn channels personal experiences into universal themes of love, belonging, and identity.
April 27, 2026 - Adele Bertei on "No New York," Persona + Picturing Isabella at the ISGM, and Evan Wang
Q: What were the challenges of being an openly queer artist in that era?
Bertei discusses homophobia, the limits placed by record companies, and the personal choices that prioritized authenticity over market demands.
April 27, 2026 - Adele Bertei on "No New York," Persona + Picturing Isabella at the ISGM, and Evan Wang
Q: How would you describe the No Wave scene and its impact on your career?
Bertei explains that No Wave was cross-collaborative and anti-commodification, a space where women fed a culture of fearless experimentation beyond mainstream norms.
April 23, 2026 - Tom Perrotta on "Ghost Town," Julia Swanson, and the Bard's Birthday with Regie Gibson
Q: What are the challenges and rewards of translating a novel into film, and does adaptation change the way you visualize and construct scenes?
Perrotta reflects that his writing aims to unfold in the reader's mind with clear imagery, suggesting that film adaptation can illuminate or alter visuals but does not fundamentally alter the storytelling approach.
April 23, 2026 - Tom Perrotta on "Ghost Town," Julia Swanson, and the Bard's Birthday with Regie Gibson
Q: What is it like to go through the process of writing a book about a writer reflecting on his past, and how does that shape who you are as a writer now?
Perrotta describes metafictional elements and the therapeutic benefit of storytelling, using Ghost Town to explore grief, memory, and the evolution of a writer's perspective over time.

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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. George Saunders
2. Claire Foy
3. Brad Meltzer
4. Patrick Radden Keefe
5. Kirsten Greenidge
6. Erica Hirshler
7. Ben Weiss
8. Michael Patrick MacDonald

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