The Boghouse
Matt and Melissa Dunphy buy a magic theater from a pedophile, discover treasure, and become accidental amateur archaeologists.
S1 E27 · Wed, November 23, 2022
Second Sift
News and small artifacts from the 103 South Privy - this episode was recorded in March 2022, but it took us 8 months to edit it, lol
S1 E26 · Sun, March 06, 2022
Stuff the British Threw Down the Hole
From the 103 South Privy: Tankards, kookpots, bones, pipes, bowls and more
S1 E25 · Thu, February 10, 2022
Passing time in a pandemic with old buildings, new jobs, and an extended privy dig
Melissa and Matt emerge from the pandemic, sell their house, and dig a privy.
S1 E24 · Tue, December 24, 2019
Following Ennion Williams around Massachusetts
Melissa and Matt visit Boston and Salem for a concert but end up in a Boghouse inspired whirlwind tour of lesser known Revolutionary War locations
S1 E23 · Thu, November 14, 2019
Annapolis, Kent Island, and Benjamin Mifflin
The first Boghouse travel show, in which Matt and Melissa accidentally journey to historical destinations in Maryland
S1 E22 · Thu, October 17, 2019
Jed Levin Interview, pt 2
The second half of Matt and Melissa's interview veteran archaeologist Jed Levin about the president's house dig in Philadelphia
S1 E21 · Thu, October 03, 2019
Another conversation with a real archaeologist, pt 1
Matt and Melissa interview veteran archaeologist Jed Levin about his work on the slave quarters at the president's house in Philadelphia
S1 E20 · Fri, September 06, 2019
New Developments
Melissa goes full archaeologist at Dish Camp, Matt goes to an art gala in the World Trade Center
S1 E19 · Tue, May 28, 2019
Q and A
Melissa and Matt answer listener questions
S1 E18 · Fri, May 17, 2019
The Privy Diggers (part 2)
Matt and Melissa continue their conversation with Tom and Michael, then share a first-hand privy digging experience
S1 E17 · Mon, May 06, 2019
The Privy Diggers (part 1)
Michael Frechette and Tom Salvatore have a fireside chat with Matt and Melissa Dunphy
S1 E16 · Mon, April 29, 2019
Construction with Larry
Contractor Larry Alice joins Matt and Melissa to chat about post-privy-digging construction
Bonus · Mon, April 22, 2019
Intermission
When a planned interview falls through, Matt and Melissa give a quick State of the Podcast
S1 E14 · Mon, April 15, 2019
Conversation with a real archaeologist
Historical archaeologist and materials specialist Debbie Miller talks about her experience in the field
S1 E13 · Mon, April 08, 2019
Murder and Mayhem in the Messuages
Stories of true crime in 19th century Philadelphia's Tenderloin district.
Bonus · Sun, April 07, 2019
Supplement to Antoine Probst
A dramatic reading of The Life, Confession, and Atrocious Crimes of Antoine Probst.
S1 E11 · Mon, April 01, 2019
The Atrocious Crimes of Antoine Probst
Antoine Probst, America's first true crime media sensation, drank lager right under I-95 after committing mass murder.
S1 E10 · Mon, March 25, 2019
Quakers and Slavery
As Daniel Williams sells 103 Callowhill Street, it becomes apparent he is behind the curve on Quaker attitudes towards slavery.
S1 E9 · Mon, March 18, 2019
War and Ennion
Continuing the story of Daniel Williams and his son Ennion during the Revolutionary War.
S1 E8 · Mon, March 11, 2019
Introducing Daniel Williams
Daniel Williams: baker, merchant, man about town, and owner of 103 Callowhill Street.
S1 E7 · Mon, February 25, 2019
Mifflin and Carpenter
Exploring the quirks of two colonials who first developed 103 Callowhill Street.
S1 E6 · Mon, February 18, 2019
Hannah Callowhill
The Boghouse becomes a history podcast: first subject, Hannah Callowhill Penn.
S1 E5 · Sun, February 10, 2019
Ceramics in America
Melissa and Matt get a visit from experts in the field of ceramics, and learn more about what they've found.
S1 E4 · Sun, February 03, 2019
Dig
Melissa and Matt unearth old pottery, and make a strong effort to stop unearthing old pottery.
S1 E3 · Sun, January 27, 2019
Demolition
Melissa and Matt tear down walls and make surprising discoveries.
S1 E2 · Sun, January 27, 2019
Money
Melissa and Matt are frustrated by architects and banks. Will they prevail?
S1 E1 · Sun, January 27, 2019
Introduction
Melissa and Matt consider investing in a live/work space and discover a real estate listing for a theater with a sordid past.
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