Jay Talking
It’s a talk show for everybody. You don’t have to be a political junkie. You don’t have to be a sports fanatic. You don’t have to be an expert in anything. All you have do is care about the daily dilemmas that we all face as New Englanders. 642427
Wed, January 15, 2020
The Great Communicator
Comedian/historian Mike Donovan talks about our 40th president - Ronald Reagan.
Tue, January 14, 2020
English High-Boston
President of English High School Alumni Association, Michael Thomas, talks about their 200th Anniversary Celebration (happening Fall of 2021), the history of English High, and his experiences there as a student (graduating in 1967).
Mon, January 13, 2020
What's Old Is New
Young music super fan, Hannah Wolfe, turns us on to some new music for classic rock fans.
Fri, January 10, 2020
Let's Go Bowling, Dude
Author Mike Morin (Lunch with Tommy and Stasia: TV's Golden Age of Candlepin Bowling) talks about the candlepin bowling craze and celebrities.
Thu, January 09, 2020
Rolling On
The ladies of Boston Roller Derby stop by to update us on the world of jamming, blocking, whipping and score passing.
Wed, January 08, 2020
Gut Health
Registered dietitian nutritionist, Erin Kenney, discusses her holistic cannabis practice and how cannabis is treating those with cancer and beyond.
Tue, January 07, 2020
The Expectation Of Safety
A BU student is suing Boston University after being sexually assaulted in her own dorm room. Did the school do enough to prevent this from happening? Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here to bring the details into focus in his monthly legal review.
Mon, January 06, 2020
The Church Of Tricia Silverman
Tricia Silverman, author of “Healthy Dividends: Investments in Nutrition, Movement, and Healthy Habits that Pay Off,” talks about the importance of “investing” in your health.
Fri, January 03, 2020
Automotive Resolutions
Craig Fittsgerald (bestride.com) is here to help you set you New Years automotive resolutions.
Tue, December 31, 2019
Henry Knox
John L. Bell, with the Mass Historical Society, discusses the life and times of native Bostonian General Henry Knox.
Fri, December 27, 2019
Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware in 1776
Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware in 1776 on the night of December 25-26. With Bob Allison, Professor of History, Suffolk University
Fri, December 20, 2019
Abracadabra
Author John Cox talks about legendary magician and escape artist Harry Houdini.
Wed, December 18, 2019
Christmas Traditions In Boston
Boston historian Anthony Sammarco talks about Christmas traditions in Boston.
Tue, December 17, 2019
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Comedian and historian, Mike Donovan, is in to talk about the life and times of our 34th president.
Mon, December 16, 2019
Animal Factory
Author David Kirby warns us about the dangers of factory farming.
Fri, December 13, 2019
Tong Ren Healer
Joe Lucier discusses his Tong Ren and the Tom Tam Healing System.
Thu, December 12, 2019
The End Of Dieting
Dr. Joel Fuhrman talks about his latest book, “The End of Dieting: How to Live for Life”, food addiction, reversing common illnesses nutritionally, and the Eat to Live Retreat where incredible health transformations happen!
Tue, December 10, 2019
Fly Girl
Professor Nancy Nahra (Champlain College, VT) talks about the life, and death, of Amelia Earhart.
Tue, December 10, 2019
Charles Laquidara
We catch up with former WBCN host Charles Laquidara as he breazes through town to reminisce about the good old days.
Fri, December 06, 2019
Religions Of The World
Jon Paul Sydnor, PhD (Emmanuel College) talks to us about the way people pray and who they pray to across the globe.
Wed, December 04, 2019
Winter Driving
Car guy Craig Fitzgerald is in to talk about getting your car ready for the cold winter months.
Tue, December 03, 2019
Legal Roundup
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here to catch us up on all the latest in the world of law.
Mon, December 02, 2019
Lou Reed: A Life
Book author Anthony DeCurtis discussing the life and times of Lou Reed.
Wed, November 27, 2019
Thanksgiving Traditions
Bob Allison, a professor in the Department of History at Suffolk University in Boston, discusses Thanksgiving history and traditions with Jay.
Tue, November 26, 2019
A Tale Of Two Drugs
Chief Reference Librarian for the Mass Historical Society, Peter Drummey, discusses the Boston-China Trade that began soon after the Revolution - and, if you go back a little earlier, tea from China that helped cause the Revolution).
Mon, November 25, 2019
Plimoth Thanksgiving
It's that time of year when Richard Pickering (Deputy Director of Plimoth Plantation) comes in to talk about the first Thanksgiving.
Fri, November 22, 2019
Movie Biz Booming In MA
Angela Peri, casting director / owner and founder of Boston Casting, Inc is joined by Boston comedian Tony V, and actor John Graham to talk about the current movie boom in Boston.
Thu, November 21, 2019
David Bowie: Behind the Curtain
Rock photographer Andrew Kent discusses David Bowie's Station-to-Station tour of which he was a part of and photographed. He photographed Bowie exclusively for 2 years.
Wed, November 20, 2019
Thanksgiving History
Boston Historian Anthony Sammarco is here to talk about the history of Thanksgiving from where it all started.
Tue, November 19, 2019
Bees!
Nick Dorian (PhD Student, Dept. of Biology, Tufts University) discusses the lives of bees / pollinators – why they are crucial and the domino effect if they should all die.
Fri, November 15, 2019
Ketogenic Diet
Erin Kenney, registered dietitian/nutritionist and holistic cannabis practitioner, tels us about the Ketogenic Diet and other healthy ways of eating.
Thu, November 14, 2019
Outsmarting Christmas
Get the best deal you can while Christmas shopping this year. Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) gives us all the tips and tricks you'll need to get the most for you cash this holiday shopping season.
Tue, November 12, 2019
The Boston Massacre!
It's the 250th Anniversary this coming March and exhibits are already open at the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Commonwealth Museum already has an exhibit on what led up to that clash. John L. Bell with the Historical Society joins us to talk about it.
Tue, November 12, 2019
Vets Don't Forget Vets
William Shuttleworth, 71-year-old U.S. Air Force Veteran, completed a 109-day walk across America from Massachusetts to California for “Vets Don’t Forget Vets.”
Thu, November 07, 2019
I Am...
Author Brad Meltzer talks about his "I Am..." series of children's books focusing on ordinary people that change the world.
Thu, November 07, 2019
Cars Cars Cars
Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is in and that can only mean one thing... we're talking cars. Among the many things we address is the new Ford Bronco.
Tue, November 05, 2019
Legal Round Up
Sometimes there are so many legal stories in the news it can get a little confusing. Luckily we have Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) in every month to help us put it all in to focus.
Thu, October 31, 2019
Halloween!!!
Lesley Bannatyne, one of the country's foremost authorities on Halloween is in studio tonight on
Wed, October 30, 2019
Our Second President
We talk with historian Bob Allison about our second Commander In Chief John Adams on his birthday.
Tue, October 29, 2019
Monticello On The Potomac
Author James Conroy talks about Thomas Jefferson, the first president to occupy the White House for an entire term, and how he shaped the president’s residence, both figuratively and literal.
Fri, October 25, 2019
Wicked Salem
Bradley talks with author Sam Baltrusis about the history of Salem, MA and the infamous Salem Witch Trials.
Thu, October 24, 2019
It's A Witch!
Richard Hite, author of "In the Shadow of Salem," joins us to continue our deep dive into the Salem Witch Trials.
Wed, October 23, 2019
Halloween In Salem
J.W. Ocker, author of "A Season With The Witch," talks about the history of the Witch City and the madness that descends every Halloween season.
Tue, October 22, 2019
Off The Grid
Michael Mobbs is a bit of a loner, and he tells us exactly how he has removed himself from the usual noise and distraction of our digital world. Think of him as an extreme cord cutter.
Mon, October 21, 2019
Cannabidiol
All the benefits of marijuana without the high - Yaniv Ophir, owner of CBD Bio Naturals, tells us about this byproduct of pot that people are turning to as an alternative to pain medication among other things.
Fri, October 18, 2019
Lyme Disease Vaccine
If the fear of ticks prevents you from enjoying the great outdoors, there might be some good news on the horizon. Thomas Lingelbach with Valneva has been working on a new vaccine designed to ward off Lyme disease.
Thu, October 17, 2019
All Things Space
Johnathan McDowell, astronomer and cosmologist, talks about Space X, Rocket Lab, asteroids... if it's in the cosmos he knows about it.
Tue, October 15, 2019
What Is Dark Matter?
Explore the world of cosmology and the science of empty space with Astrophysicist David Spergel.
Mon, October 14, 2019
Market Basket Strike Remembered
Grant Welker, News Editor for the Worcester Business Journal and co-author of "We Are Market Basket," helps us remember the MB strike that happened 5 years ago.
Fri, October 11, 2019
Brookline E-Scooters
Brookline Select Board Member Heather Hamilton helped usher in the pilot program that put e-scooters on the streets in her town, but not everything hasn't been perfect. We talk about some of the shortcomings of the newest trend in transportation, and what improvements are being made.
Thu, October 10, 2019
Burials At Sea
Captain Brad White with New England Burials At Sea and Chris Goulet, President of Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Service of (in Quincy,) talk about an unconventional way to pay your last respects.
Wed, October 09, 2019
Italiano
Boston historian Anthony Sammarco is usually here to talk about Boston - this time we go over seas to talk about Italy - specifically Sicily.
Tue, October 08, 2019
Tom Tam's Healing System
Tom Tam, renowned licensed acupuncturist, and Julie Kalustian, leukemia survivor, discussing the healing powers of Tong Ren and how treating the nervous system can help heal untreatable ailments.
Mon, October 07, 2019
The Cold War
Bradley talks with historian Mark Bielski about the Cold War.
Fri, October 04, 2019
Protecting Your Assets
Bradley is joined by Sam Liang from Rubino & Liang LLC to talk about protecting your assets from nursing home companies.
Wed, October 02, 2019
Talking Cars
Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is here to catch us up on the automotive world.
Tue, October 01, 2019
Impeachment
Has President Trump committed an impeachable offence? Election fraud, bribery charges, collusion - Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here to sort out all the details of the impeachment inquiry.
Tue, October 01, 2019
George Washington: A Life
Author Willard Sterne Randall is in to talk about our first founding father.
Mon, September 30, 2019
Saltonstall
Author/play-write Michael Cormier talks about his play based on Nathaniel Saltonstall, a man that stood up the the Salem Witch Trials.
Fri, September 27, 2019
Green Mountain Boy
Author Willard Sterne Randall "Ethan Allen: His Life and Times” talks about another of our great founding fathers.
Thu, September 26, 2019
Baby Doe Tabor
Rebecca Rosenberg, author of "Gold Digger: The Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor," talks about the real story behind one of the wild west’s most scandalous women.
Wed, September 25, 2019
Back-to-School
Professor and Chair, Department of History, Suffolk University Boston, Bob Allison is here to talk about notable educators throughout Mass history.
Tue, September 24, 2019
Van Life Travel
Nichole Davis fills in for Bradley - E-commerce entrepreneur Brad Hines talks about ditching the resort and seeing more of the world by traveling on a budget.
Mon, September 23, 2019
Our Nation's Failing Infrastructure
WBZ's Nichole Davis fills in for Bradley - Best selling author Dan McNichol talks about our aging and crumbling infrastructure.
Tue, September 17, 2019
Chief Of Streets
Chris Osgood, Mayor Walsh's Chief of Streets, Transportation, & Sanitation, is in to talk about the rebuilding of the Long Island Bridge.
Mon, September 16, 2019
Travel Beefs
Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) is here to tells us what to watch out for when it comes to travel scams.
Mon, September 16, 2019
Ric Ocasek Remembered
Jim Sullivan, former Boston Globe rock critic, and Steve Morse, rock historian with Berklee School of Music, join us to remember front man for The Cars and rock producer Ric Ocasek on the night of his passing.
Fri, September 13, 2019
Drinking Boston
Stephanie Schorow, author of "Drinking Boston," talks about the famous “Ward 8” cocktail and the early drinking days in Boston’s history.
Thu, September 12, 2019
Victim Ideology Pt. 2
Stephen Van Evera (MIT Political Science Department) talks about how bad things happen when the powers the be employ victim ideology.
Thu, September 12, 2019
Victim Ideology Pt. 1
Stephen Van Evera (MIT Political Science Department) talks about how bad things happen when the powers the be employ victim ideology.
Wed, September 11, 2019
Remembering 9/11
We're joined by Boston historian Anthony Sammarco to talk about the 18th anniversary of 9/11.
Tue, September 10, 2019
Legal Roundup With Dean Michael Coyne
Michael Coyne, Dean of the Mass School of Law, is here to get us all caught up on the legal issues in the news.
Tue, September 10, 2019
Tell Your Children
Author of “Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence,” Alex Berenson, talks about some of the side effects of marijuana not being talked about.
Fri, September 06, 2019
Farm Aid 2019
Carolyn Mugar and Jennifer Fahy, with Farm Aid, Inc, are here to promote the music festival with the best that music has to offer, while remaining true to its ultimate mission, supporting farmers, and strengthening America since 1985.
Wed, September 04, 2019
Car Guy Craig Fitzgerald
All things automotive with car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com)
Sat, August 31, 2019
Mayflower Comes Home
Richard Pickering, deputy director of Plimoth Plantation, talks about the homecoming of the newly restored Mayflower and its history.
Fri, August 30, 2019
WWII Begins
Mark Bielski, historian, author, and director of Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours, talks about the 80th anniversary of the beginning of WWII.
Wed, August 28, 2019
Boston's Civil Rights Leaders
Robert Allison, professor and chair of the Department of History at Suffolk University, and leader of Rev250, talks about Civil Rights leaders that came out of Boston.
Tue, August 27, 2019
The Most Spectacular Bank Robbery In American History
Author Peter Houlahan talks about the Norco, CA bank robbery at the Security Pacific Bank which turned surrounding towns into war zones and left 3 dead, 20 wounded, 32 police vehicles destroyed, and a helicopter forced down.
Mon, August 26, 2019
Traveler, Adventurer, Musician
Colton Owsley talks about his past and future walking trips - Camino De Santiago.
Fri, August 23, 2019
WalkBoston And How To Not Die
Communications Director, Brendan Kearney talks about WalkBoston.
Thu, August 22, 2019
Van Gogh
Art historian Dr. Sheila Hoffman talks about the original starving artist, Vincent Van Gogh.
Tue, August 20, 2019
Buy Me Boston
Brian Coleman discusses his second installment of “Buy Me, Boston” Video Loft series at the Brattle Theatre coming up on Thurs, Aug 22.
Mon, August 19, 2019
400th Anniversary Of Slavery
Peter Drummey, chief reference librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, talks about slavery in the north; the slave trade; slavery in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; reconstruction after the Civil War.
Fri, August 16, 2019
Woodstock MC Chip Monck
Relive Woodstock 69 with the guy who had the best seats in the house, Woodstock MC Chip Monck.
Thu, August 15, 2019
Woodstock's PR
Rock journalist Rona Elliot has conducted dozens of interviews and organized a wealth of stories, historical documents and essays about Woodstock, and she's here to share them with us.
Wed, August 14, 2019
The History Of Jamaica Plain
Boston historian Anthony Sammarco is here to talk about the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain.
Tue, August 13, 2019
Our Long Revolution
Willard Stern Randal, historian/biographer, says the Revolution lasted longer than you think. We talk about the long period of time that it took for the dust to settle fifty years after the victory
Fri, August 09, 2019
Cabot Theater Brings You Back To Woodstock
David Bieber (Rock Historian) & Casey Soward (Executive Director of the Cabot Theater) are here to talk about the transformation of the theater into the music festival that changed the world.
Thu, August 08, 2019
Car Guy Craig Fitzgerald
Car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is back for his monthly visit to update us on all things new in the world of cars.
Tue, August 06, 2019
Law Round-up With Dean Michael Coyne
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) comes by for his monthly visit to catch us up on everything happening in the world of law.
Mon, August 05, 2019
When Islam Is Not A Religion
Religious liberty lawyer Asma Uddin talks about her book “When Islam Is Not a Religion: Inside America's Fight for Religious Freedom”
Fri, August 02, 2019
Pilgrims Of Woodstock
We're joined by John Kane, director/filmmaker and author of “Pilgrims of Woodstock: Never-Before-Seen Photos.”
Thu, August 01, 2019
From Poland To Tokyo Bay
Author and comedian, Mike Donovan is here to talk about WWII and his new book "The Second World War: From Poland to Tokyo Bay 1939-1945"
Wed, July 31, 2019
Literally Boston
Historian Bob Allison (Suffolk University, Rev 250) is here to talk more about Boston's rich literary history.
Tue, July 30, 2019
Woodstock's 50th
Stephen Kurkjian, investigative reporter and forty-year veteran of the Boston Globe, remembers Woodstock fifty years later.
Mon, July 29, 2019
EMDR Treatment for Trauma
Bradley talks with Dr. Deborah Korn, PsyD about EMDR therapy and treatment for sufferers of PTSD.
Fri, July 26, 2019
Crime of the Century: How the Brinks Robbers Stole Millions and the Hearts of Boston
Bradley chats with author Stephanie Schorow about her book "Crime of the Century: How the Brinks Robbers Stole Millions and the Hearts of Boston."
Thu, July 25, 2019
All About Insurance
Bradley chats with Chris Russo, President of Russo Insurance Agency, Inc., about personal auto and homeowners insurance.
Tue, July 23, 2019
CBD: What We Know And What We Don't
Peter Grinspoon (Mass Gen/Havard Med) cuts through the myths surrounding the medicinal benefits of CBD.
Fri, July 19, 2019
Rod Pyle, Space Historian
Bradley talks with author Rod Pyle about his career as a space historian.
Thu, July 18, 2019
To The Moon!
Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell discusses the 50th Anniversary of the lunar landing.
Wed, July 17, 2019
New Town - Cambridge
Boston historian Anthony Sammarco is here to talk about our neighbor across the Charles. Tonight: we talk about the history of Cambridge.
Tue, July 16, 2019
Rock In Pictures
Former WFNX DJ and rock photographer Julie Kramer talks about some of the more memorable bands she got to photograph.
Tue, July 16, 2019
Written In The Stars
Astrologer Joyce Levine does live psychic readings.
Fri, July 12, 2019
The Channel (Prt2)
Harry Booras, founder of Boston nightclub The Channel, and Cha-Chi Loprete (Breakfast w/ The Beatles) talk about the legendary music venue in the second part of a two part episode on JayTalking.
Fri, July 12, 2019
The Channel (Prt1)
Harry Booras, founder of Boston nightclub The Channel, and Cha-Chi Loprete (Breakfast w/ The Beatles) talk about the legendary music venue in the first part of a two part episode on JayTalking
Thu, July 11, 2019
Consumer Reviews
Kevin Brasler (Checkbook.org) is in to help with consumer based reviews from everything to doctors to chimney sweeps. This time we take a deep dive into online genealogy databases like 23andMe and Ancestry.
Wed, July 10, 2019
The Ghost Army
Rick Beyer talks about his documentary that tells the story of an extraordinary WWII unit that used creativity and illusion to fool the Germans.
Tue, July 09, 2019
Spacey And The Missing Cell Phone (Prt2)
Part 2 with Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) talking about the Kevin Spacey Nantucket sexual assault case.
Tue, July 09, 2019
Spacey And The Missing Cell Phone (Prt1)
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) runs down the latest in the Kevin Spacey sexual assault criminal trial on Nantucket. Could a missing cell phone and an admission of deleted data result in a dismissal?
Mon, July 08, 2019
Happy 50th Apollo 11!
Our 50th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 mission with our friend Doug Arion.
Mon, July 08, 2019
Happy 50th Apollo 11! (Prt1)
Doug Arion (Carthage College) shares stories about the lead up to Apollo 11 in this first part of a two part podcast celebrating the 50th anniversary of the mission.
Fri, July 05, 2019
Car Guy Craig Fitzgerald (Prt2)
We continue the car talk in Part 2 with Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com)
Thu, July 04, 2019
Car Guy Craig Fitzgerald (Prt1)
Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is here to talk all things cars. We talk about getting the most out of a used car and the death of Lee Iacocca. Part 2 - tomorrow night.
Wed, July 03, 2019
Hitler's Secret Army
Tim Tate, author of "Hitler's Secret Army," tells the story of subterfuge, betrayal and treachery by undercover fascists and American Nazi spy rings during the height of World War II.
Tue, July 02, 2019
Stop Rx Greed
State Director of AARP, Mike Festa, says we're paying too much for prescriptions and the Stop Rx Greed initiative aims to address the problem.
Mon, July 01, 2019
The First Day Of Gettysburg
Peter Drummey, chief reference librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, talks about the first day of The Battle of Gettysburg, which happened on this day in history.
Fri, June 28, 2019
A World Without The Bomb
Guillaume Serina, author of “An Impossible Dream", talks about the Reykjavík Summit, the attempt to stop the nuclear arms race, and the way the world would have been if it succeeded.
Thu, June 27, 2019
Confronting O.J.
Kim Goldman talks about her upcoming ten-part podcast “Confronting O.J. Simpson”, which explores the 1994 murder of her brother Ron Goldman along with Nicole Brown Simpson (the ex-wife of O. J. Simpson) at Nicole’s L.A. home 25 years ago.
Wed, June 26, 2019
Hamilton
Author Willard Sterne Randall goes beyond the musical to talk about one of our most revered founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
Tue, June 25, 2019
Burdens Of Freedom
Author Lawrence Mead talks about the importance of individuality and how it might be slipping away in our country.
Mon, June 24, 2019
Organ Donation
Susan Flint tells the story about her son, Lukas, killed in a hit-and-run car accident while walking home in Boston ten days before Christmas. As tragic as this his death was, she still finds comfort that he was able to help others as an organ donor.
Fri, June 21, 2019
Boston On Fire
Book author Stephanie Schorow talks about all the major fires in the history of Boston and the innovations that we've adopted to better fight them.
Thu, June 20, 2019
Escape From A Catholic Cult
Keele Burgin, author of “Wholly Unraveled: A Memoir,” shares the story of her childhood in a Catholic cult with an abusive father and how she overcame it all and finally found her own voice.
Thu, June 20, 2019
The Death Of An Already Shaky Case?
It's the case of the missing cell phone. The defense in the Kevin Spacey Nantucket sexual assault case would like to see the contents of the alleged victims cell phone, but it's nowhere to be found. Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) says the case may go to trial, but the government's case against Spacey is now on shaky ground.
Wed, June 19, 2019
Around The World In The USS Constitution (Part 2)
Part 2 of Bob Allison (Rev250, Suffolk University) talking about the legendary trip around the world by the USS Constitution.
Wed, June 19, 2019
Around The World In The USS Constitution (Part 1)
Bob Allison (Rev250, Suffolk University) is here to talk about the legendary trip around the world by the USS Constitution.
Tue, June 18, 2019
The Revolution's Lost Hero
Christian Di Spigna, author of “Founding Martyr," talks about the often forgotten founding father, Dr. Joseph Warren.
Mon, June 17, 2019
Pain Management
Julie Ann Mejia with Appalachian Hemp Co. talks about here experience managing her own pain and the virtues of treatment using CBD and other holistic methods.
Fri, June 14, 2019
CBD
Yaniv Ophir, owner of “CBD Bio Naturals”, helps us better understand how and why CBD works, the manufacturing process, and the products available on the market today.
Thu, June 13, 2019
Caligula
Eliza Gettel, PhD candidate in Ancient History (Classics) at Harvard University, talks about the excessive, violent, and, often times, x-rated four year reign of Rome's third emperor, Caligula.
Wed, June 12, 2019
Clipper Ships and Jingle Bells
Bradley talks with author and historian Anthony Sammarco about the history of the town of Medford.
Tue, June 11, 2019
The Great Partnership: Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and the Fate of the Confederacy
Christian Keller talks about Generals Lee and Jackson and their unique relationship.
Fri, June 07, 2019
Clarence Thomas and the Lost Constitution w/ Myron Magnet
Bradley talks with Massachusetts journalist and historian Myron Magnet about his new book Clarence Thomas and the Lost Constitution.
Thu, June 06, 2019
The Great One
Professor Stephen Van Evera (MIT Political Science) talks about the causes, the fighting, and the effects of WW1.
Wed, June 05, 2019
Car Guy Craig Fitzgerald
Have your car gassed up while you work, rental bikes and scooters, ride sharing, and so much more. Car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) talk about the latest in all things automotive and beyond.
Wed, June 05, 2019
What To Know When You Don't Know The Law
What should non-layers know about the law? Also, we take a look at some of the high profile cases with Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law.)
Mon, June 03, 2019
The Summiteer
Adventurer Jim Davidson talks about the re-release of his book, “The Ledge” and the current conditions on Mount Everest.
Mon, June 03, 2019
Winiker Music
Brothers Bill and Bo Winiker talk about their family band and their long tradition with jazz.
Mon, June 03, 2019
Medicare For All
Dr. Gordon Schiff (Harvard Med) and Dan Delaney (Delaney Policy Group) talk about our current healthcare system and the merits of a single payer plan through the expansion of medicare.
Mon, June 03, 2019
Bo and Bill Winiker
Bradley talks with Bo and Bill Winiker from the Winiker Band about their music and career.
Mon, June 03, 2019
Medicare for All
Bradley talks with Dr. Gordon Schiff from the Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care and Dan Delaney from the Delaney Policy Group about the Medicare for All debate.
Wed, May 29, 2019
Black Holes
We head out to the cosmos with Ryan Hickox (Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College) to talk about black holes, the speed of light and much more.
Tue, May 28, 2019
The Old South Church
Former architect and historian Evan Shu discusses the history of the Old South Church, Copley Square now celebrating it’s 350th anniversary.
Fri, May 24, 2019
Cannabis Update
Kim Napoli, with New England Treatment Access, Inc. (NETA,) tells us whats new in the world of marijuana now that it's been legal for recreational use for the last few months.
Thu, May 23, 2019
Naughty Old Boston
Book author Stephanie Schorow takes us back to a very different time when Boston's Theater District was known as The Combat Zone.
Wed, May 22, 2019
Mass Innovators!
From Alexander Graham Bell to Eli Whitney, and so many more - Historian Bob Allison (Rev250) is here to highlight some of the greats that came out of Boston and its surrounding cities and towns. See if yours made the list.
Fri, May 17, 2019
Population Growth Vs. Climate Change
Educational psychologist Lori Day says there too many people on the planet. We talk about the #BirthStrike movement and what some people are proposing in response to overpopulation.
Thu, May 16, 2019
Buying Smarter With Kevin Brasler
Take the stress out of travel whit our guest, Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org), when he tells us when the best times to book are, and how to dodge fees. Also, learn the virtues of buying used.
Tue, May 14, 2019
Black Death At The Golden Gate
Author David Randall tells us about the time the Black Plague almost made a return, right here in the US.
Tue, May 14, 2019
Beer As Craft
Malcolm Purinton (Northeastern University), beer historian and doctor of philosophy in world history, talks about the ever growing craft beer industry and how it is changing the way we look at food, beverage and entertainment.
Tue, May 14, 2019
Pet Empathy
Aysha Akhtar, author of “Our Symphony with Animals," says you can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat their animals.
Thu, May 09, 2019
Boston's Youth Ministry
Pastor Robe (Roberson Pierre), director of College & Young Adults Ministries at Jubilee Christian Church, Boston, talks about his youth ministry works “Knockout” and “Influence Night.”
Wed, May 08, 2019
Anthony Sammarco And Plant History
Boston historian and JayTalking super star Anthony Sammarco - doing something a little different this time. We talk about the history of the Mass Horticultural Society.
Tue, May 07, 2019
Will Mueller Testify?
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here to discuss whether Special Council Robert Meuller will testify in front of Congress and the influence that AG Bill Barr had on the Russia probe.
Mon, May 06, 2019
The Moscow Crash
Micah Engber (Airplane Geeks Podcast) talks about the airline crash in Moscow that was responsible for the the death of 41 passengers.
Mon, May 06, 2019
Rock In Pictures
Photographer and club owner, JJ Gonson, has captured a lot of rock icons; Kurt Cobain, Sonic Youth, Motorhead and many more. JJ talks about all the greats she's committed to film.
Thu, May 02, 2019
Your Best Life
Dr. Ivan Misner, co-author of “Who's in Your Room," says the the key to living your best life has a lot to do with the people you surround yourself with.
Wed, May 01, 2019
Car Guy - Craig Fitzgerald
JayTalking car expert Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) talks about the double edged sword of new car safety tech, chalking tires, and much more.
Tue, April 30, 2019
Wounded Veteran’s Ride
Andrew Biggio, president of Boston’s Wounded Vet Run in East Boston, wants you to dust of your ride and and hit the road for a good cause. It's the ninth year for the event, and it all goes down Sunday, May 19th.
Mon, April 29, 2019
Killing McKinley
Lawrence Goldstone, author of “Assassin of Shadows: A Novel,” tells us about the dramatic events surrounding the assassination of President William McKinley.
Thu, April 25, 2019
The Pursuit Of Happiness
Dr. Scott Symington author of “Freedom From Anxious Thoughts And Feelings" teaches us how to get on the path to happiness.
Wed, April 24, 2019
The Emerald Necklace
Bob Allison (Suffolk University) tells us all about Boston's crown jewel that stretches all the way from The Back Bay to Dorchester.
Tue, April 23, 2019
The Storm On Our Shores
Author Mark Obmascik digs in the margins of history to tell a lost WWII story. We talk about "The Forgotten Battle" fought between the U.S. and Japan on a remote island in Alaska.
Mon, April 22, 2019
The Real Rock Revolution
Bill Lichtenstein, producer and director of “WBCN and The American Revolution,” a documentary film on how a radio station, politics and rock and roll changed everything.
Fri, April 19, 2019
Medicare Primer
Randy Ellis, professor with Boston University, and past president of the American Society of Health Economists, is in to answer all your Medicare questions.
Tue, April 16, 2019
Seeing A Black Hole For The First Time
Mario Motta, MD, astronomy enthusiast and booster for the “International Dark-Sky Association,” is joined by Kelly Beatty, senior editor for "Sky & Telescope Magazine," to talk about the new black hole discovery and the need to reduce light pollution.
Mon, April 15, 2019
Fab Four Tribute
Gretchen Shae of “The Knock Ups” and Stephen Murray of "Studio Two" talk about their bands, women in rock and the Bowie class Gretchen teaches at Berklee.
Fri, April 12, 2019
The Night We Got 'Em
Retired Watertown Police Chief Ed Deveau recounts the fateful night the Tsarnaev Brothers went on their rampage after the Boston Marathon Bombing.
Thu, April 11, 2019
Dr. Death
The names have been changed, but the story is true. Patient advocate Gloria York, author of “Medical Manslaughter,” tells a harrowing tail of a doctor playing God and the push back that saved her husband.
Wed, April 10, 2019
All About Milton
Boston historian and JayTalking favorite Anthony Sammarco is in talk about the sleepy town of Milton
Tue, April 09, 2019
Going Nuclear
We talk with Dong-hyeon Kim with the Korea Project, Harvard's Belfer Center about the implications of a nuclear North Korea.
Wed, April 03, 2019
Car Guy Craig Fitzgerald Prt. 2
Has your favorite band sold out? We talk about the use of iconic songs in car ads. Also, car manufacturers are catering to women, but are dealerships playing along?
Wed, April 03, 2019
Car Guy Craig Fitzgerald Prt. 1
Volvo is developing sensors that know when you're impaired, Ford is limiting top speed in their new Mustang, and e-scooters have landed in Brookline.
Tue, April 02, 2019
Release The Report?
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School Of Law) examines new accusations leveled against The White House regarding security clearances. Also, will the public ever get to see the full Mueller Report, and is there more trouble ahead for actor Jussie Smollett?
Tue, April 02, 2019
Next Steps For Kraft
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School Of Law) discusses the Robert Kraft misconduct case and what steps the Patriots owner will need to take after turning down a plea deal.
Fri, March 29, 2019
Washington's Right Hand Man
Bob Allison (Suffolk University/Rev250) tells us about one of General Washington's most valuable members of the Colonial Army, Henry Knox. Hear how Knox brought the 59 cannons that saved Boston all the way from Ticonderoga. Almost 300 miles... in the snow.
Thu, March 28, 2019
The War To End All Wars
Garrett Peck, author of “The Great War in America", talks about our involvement in World War I and the social changes that developed in its wake.
Tue, March 26, 2019
Nana's Stash
Dr. Beverly Potter, author of "Cannabis for Seniors," talks about the Wild West landscape that has opened up as a result of legalized marijuana. The benefits are numerous, but for people of an older generation, there may be more questions than answers. Dr. Potter is here to help ease your fears.
Mon, March 25, 2019
Catastrophic Financial Risk
Usually Kevin Brastler (Checkbook.org) tells us to stay away from insurance add-on's when travelling. This time he's telling us about the ad-on's that you must not ignore - especially when you travel overseas.
Fri, March 22, 2019
NECANN This Weekend
The 5th annual New England Cannabis Convention is happening this weekend at the Hynes Convention Center. Co-Founder and CEO of NECANN, Jeff Lawrence, tells us what you can expect to see when you go.
Thu, March 21, 2019
95 Theses
Christopher Boyd Brown (BU) is in studio to tell us about Martin Luther. When the world was ruled by the Holy Roman Church, he changed the world with a hammer, a nail and a sternly worded letter.
Wed, March 20, 2019
Your Place In History
It's never been easier to trace your ancestry, but where do you start, how does it work, and how far back can you go? David Allen Lambert (N.E. Historic Genealogical Society) is here to help us find our roots.
Tue, March 19, 2019
The Facebook Dilemma
Who's to blame: Facebook for spying on us, or us for volunteering our data willingly? Rand Waltzman (RAND Corporation) talks about the evolution of social media from a communal gathering place to an intrusive platform motivated by big money.
Fri, March 15, 2019
The North End
Boston historian Anthony Sammarco talks about a city favorite - The North End. Food, festivals, the best hidden spots, and don't forget, the history - we cover it all.
Thu, March 14, 2019
Organic
Organic, sustainable sourcing, GMO's - Do these things mean anything anymore? Julie Rawson, Executive Director Northeast Organic Farming Association, helps us separate the facts from the buzz words.
Wed, March 13, 2019
Jury Crisis
Dr. Drury Sherrod talks about the current problem with jury selection and why the American legal system is moving away from trial by jury.
Tue, March 12, 2019
To Lease Or Not To Lease
Car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) drives on in to talk about all things automotive. One of the many things we focus on this time is the risk of leasing vs. buying.
Sat, March 09, 2019
Exotic Care
Everything from rare dogs and cats to creepy crawlies - Dr. Greg Mertz and son Zak see them all at the New England Wildlife Center where sick, injured and orphaned animals can find care. They are here to tell us about the more than 225 species of animal that they see every year.
Fri, March 08, 2019
Beating Your Own Path
We talk about the rewards and challenges of seeing the world all on your own with one of my new travel friends Melissa Byron.
Wed, March 06, 2019
Legal Roundup
Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here to talk about the many stories swirling around the legal world. Michael Cohen, Robert Kraft and Kevin Spacey - there's a lot to cover in this one.
Tue, March 05, 2019
Gangland Boston
Award winning journalist Emily Sweeney (Boston Globe) talks about the wiseguy ruled underworld that helped shape some of our city's landscape. Also, find out who the real-life Dropkick Murphy was.
Fri, March 01, 2019
Friends, Romans, JayTalkers
We know you guys love history. Well, hold onto your togas, because for this one we're going waaaay back. Susan Ludi Blevins (Dexter Southfield School, Brookline) joins us to talk Ancient Rome and Caesar Augustus.
Fri, March 01, 2019
Plessy v Ferguson
Steve Luxenberg, author of “Separate", talks about the Jim Crow era and the landmark case that stated "separate but equal" is not equal.
Wed, February 27, 2019
Cannabis Cuisine
Chef Joe Nelson of Mass Cannabis Chefs is bringing pot to the restaurant setting as marijuana continues to become more mainstream in Mass.
Tue, February 26, 2019
Adaptive Bikes
When Christian Bagg suffered an injury during a snowboarding competition, he wasn't a going to let a wheel chair stop him from getting outside. We talk with him about his invention that helped get him back out there tearing up the trails.
Fri, February 22, 2019
Medicare
When it comes to Medicare, sometimes there are more questions than answers. Heather Hurd (Blue Cross Blue Shield) is here with the answers. This one is jam packed with info. So, grab a pen and paper before you hit that play button.
Thu, February 21, 2019
The Land Of The Triple Decker
Our favorite historian, Anthony Sammarco, is here to talk about Dorchester as we continue his "Then and Now..." series of Boston neighborhoods.
Thu, February 14, 2019
An Uneducated, Backwoods Illinois Boy
From a log cabin to The White House, James Conroy talks about our 16th president's rise to power and what political life was like in our nation's capitol leading up to and during the Civil War.
Wed, February 13, 2019
The Beatles Really Big Show
Earlier this week saw the anniversary of The Beatles appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, and music would never be the same. Book author and Beatle-file Candy Leonard is here to help us celebrate.
Tue, February 12, 2019
The Beantown Girls
Book author Jane Healey is with us to talk about The Red Cross Clubmobile Girls and what it was like to be a woman during the final years of the Second World War.
Sat, February 09, 2019
Urban Exploration
Bradley Clarke, President of the Boston Street Railway Association, talks about the history right under our feet in Boston's long lost tunnels of the MBTA.
Fri, February 08, 2019
Young Liberals
Jacob Ricco and Sophie Carter (College Democrats of Boston College) join us to take a look at the other side of the coin. We talk about the same issues from a liberal point of view. If you missed it, be sure to listen to the previous episode for the full perspective of what it means to be young and politically minded in 2019.
Thu, February 07, 2019
Young Conservatives
Matt Lowe and Sarah Corda (Northeastern University College Republicans) join us on a rare extended podcast to talk about the challenges of being a young conservative in today's political climate. The President, social media, dating, and so much more. Up next: Young Liberal
Wed, February 06, 2019
Between A Stone And A Hard Place
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is in for the monthly legal check up. This month: the Roger Stone indictment, but first, we look at the case against big pharma and our opiod crisis.
Tue, February 05, 2019
Agility Of Connections
It's not always about humor, but it is all about being quick on your feet. James Geary, author of "Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It" tells us all about the importance of crafting the best witticisms.
Fri, February 01, 2019
George Washington Must Die
Author Brad Meltzer digs into the American Revolution's foot notes and talks about the assignation attempt on General George Washington in his book "The First Conspiracy".
Thu, January 31, 2019
Diplomat, Celebrity, Inventor
Historian Bob Allison is here to talk about local-boy-made-good Ben Franklin. From his early tussles with Puritan lightning rod Cotton Mather all the way to his rock star status in France during the American Revolution, we have it covered.
Wed, January 30, 2019
Days Of Recreation
Kim Napoli with New England Treatment Access, Inc. (NETA) helps us take a look at the marijuana industry since it became legal for recreational use in Mass.
Tue, January 29, 2019
Everyone Loves A Good Bad Guy
Author Sheila Isenberg talks about her book "Women Who Love Men Who Kill", a deep dive into our national obsession violent criminals and the romanticism of outlaw culture.
Fri, January 25, 2019
What's In Your Food?
Leonardo Trasande, author of “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer", talks about the poisons that often leach into our food without us even knowing.
Thu, January 24, 2019
Avangard
Russian officials have announced a new hypersonic weapon that can not be intercepted. Bill Hartung (Center for International Policy) talks about what the future will look like with another Cold war looming.
Wed, January 23, 2019
Talking About Walking
Brendan Kearney (WalkBoston) wants you to get out and stretch your legs, but first, what can we do to make our streets safer for walkers, bikes and motorists?
Mon, January 21, 2019
Dr. King
We remember Dr. Martin Luther King from his early days at Boston University to his march towards our country's civil rights movement with BU's Ryan Hendrickson.
Fri, January 18, 2019
Aging In Place
Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) is here to make sure we don't get ripped off. This time around we focus on converting your house for elder care, life alert emergency services, and getting the runaround when shopping for a new gym.
Thu, January 17, 2019
2.3 Million Gallons Of Terror
This week saw the 100th anniversary of Boston's great molasses flood of 1919. Who better to talk about it than our favorite historian Anthony Sammarco? Also, we look at Allston/Brighton - then and now.
Wed, January 16, 2019
Hey Kids, What Time Is It?!
Chris Carey of Watertown Watch and Clock Co. is here to wind us up on the history of watchmaking and talks about how to keep our timepieces working like new. Also, learn what a Bradley Watch is.
Tue, January 15, 2019
Bezos, Jay Walkers, and Spacey
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here for our monthly legal check up. We talk about the Bezos divorce, pedestrian rights and what comes next in the Kevin Spacey trial.
Mon, January 14, 2019
Wynn At All Costs
Author Christina Binkley talks about the inside story of how Steve Wynn, the winner who took all, ultimately lost everything – twice.
Sun, January 13, 2019
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Change is inevitable. Acceptance is not. Leonard Mlodinow, author of "Elastic", teaches us how to be more flexible in our ever changing world.
Sat, January 12, 2019
Bowie
Long time rock journalist Jim Sullivan joins us to remember David Bowie on the the third anniversary of his passing.
Fri, January 11, 2019
Get Your Groupie News
Paul "Blowfish" Lovell, creator of Boston Groupie News, is here to talk about the early days of rock and pop in The Hub, and how our radio scene evolved and revolved around it.
Thu, January 10, 2019
Black Wheels And RV's
Always a good time when Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) swings by to talk about cars. This time we talk ugly rims, the evolution of the pick-up and owning the road in your RV.
Wed, January 09, 2019
Beatleness
Don't call them a boy band! Author Candy Leonard talks about the Fab Four and how they changed music and the world.
Tue, January 08, 2019
Spacey's Plea
Disgraced Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey faces a judge for an alleged sexual assault in Nantucket. Dean Michael Coyne (MA School of Law) talks about the court appearance, the not guilty plea and what happens next.
Fri, January 04, 2019
Clean Money - Dirty Deeds
Learn how the crooks do it. David Siegel (New England Law) takes us step by step on how to launder money just like a criminal. Warning: you will get caught.
Thu, January 03, 2019
Our Friend Joe Stapleton
This is a re-upload of a very recent episode of the podcast. Some of you may have heard our friend and colleague Joe Stapleton died rather suddenly this past holiday break. Just days before his passing we had the opportunity to talk to him about his true passion - acting. Please join us in remembering a truly great guy.
Mon, December 31, 2018
Media: A History
Broadcast and media historian Donna Halper tells her story about coming up as a woman in a mostly male dominated industry, discovering bands and changing the way we get our info and entertainment.
Fri, December 28, 2018
A Silly Certainty
William Irwin, author of "God is a Question, Not and Answer", says without doubt there can be no faith.
Thu, December 27, 2018
Milk And Kool-Aid
Author Dan Flynn (Cult City) talks about the bizarre connection between one of the first openly gay elected officials, Harvey Milk, and cult leader/mass murderer Jim Jones.
Wed, December 26, 2018
The Kid Stays In The Picture
If you listen to the show, you know Joe Stapleton is there to keep you up to date on traffic in and around the city, but did you know he's an actor on film and TV too? We talk about what you need to break into acting, how to audition, the do's and don'ts on the set, etc.
Fri, December 21, 2018
A Very Boston Christmas
Its a very special visit from Boston Historian Anthony Sammarco. We take a look at the history of Christmas in the Bay State. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Thu, December 20, 2018
Can You Dig It?
Archaeologist and curator Diana Loren wants to tell you all about the priceless historical artifacts that have been unearthed right in Harvard Yard.
Tue, December 18, 2018
Tea And Salt Water
Get ready to throw some tea overboard. Rev250's Robert Allison is in to talk about the night that kicked our revolution off.
Fri, December 14, 2018
Whip It Good
Skaters Planitz and Skaro a back to talk about Boston Roller Derby. Learn all about the “Cosmonaughties", Wednesday Atoms, Elektra Cute and all the rest.
Thu, December 13, 2018
Dark Matter
What is it? How much of it is there? Does it even exist? We take a deep dive into dark matter with MIT professor of physics Robert Simcoe.
Wed, December 12, 2018
From A to B
Transportation expert, Charles Chieppo, talks about the near future for the MBTA. Ferries, fair hikes and driver-less cars - the way we get from here to there is about to change forever.
Tue, December 11, 2018
A Colder War
Most people believe the Cold War ended in the early 90's. That may not be the case says Stephen Walt, author of “The Hell of Good Intentions". We take a look at America's rocky foreign policy after the wall came down.
Fri, December 07, 2018
The Death Of The Sedan
Job losses at GM, phasing out the sedan and winterizing you car - there's a lot to talk about when it comes to cars. Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is here after a long break to talk about everything automotive.
Thu, December 06, 2018
Gone To Pot
This is the second part of our visit from legal guru Dean Michael Coyne. We talk about the first few weeks of legal/recreational marijuana in Mass. Two years after the law passed the first two storefronts have opened, but there are still so many unanswered questions.
Wed, December 05, 2018
The Ballad Of Trump And Mueller
Dean Michael Coyne (MA School of Law) is here to talk about the wrap up of the Mueller investigation. Is this the end of the road for President Trump or will this turn out to be the witch hunt he claims it is?
Tue, December 04, 2018
Let The Good Time Roll
Author John Milliken talks about his new book "Let's Go" about the great Benjamin Orr and The Cars.
Fri, November 30, 2018
Memory Penny Lane
WBCN alum and Beatles expert ChaChi Loprete is here to talk about the old crazy days of The Rock of Boston - van drops, flying Santas, etc. Also, we chat about the Fab Four and their enduring musical influence.
Thu, November 29, 2018
Grammatically Speaking
Language evolves over time, but you need to know the rules before you can break them. 8th grade English teacher Josh Lappin helps give us all a much needed Grammar lesson. Listen up - it might just help you talk really good. Also, there's a surprise call form Charles Laquidara!
Wed, November 28, 2018
The Night They Burned Old Boston Down
Everyone's favorite Boston historian, Anthony Sammarco, is in to talk about the great fire of 1872, a catastrophic event that changed our city for forever.
Wed, November 21, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
It's that time of year again when Richard Pickering (Deputy Director of Plimoth Plantation) is here to share some amazing stories about the first Thanksgiving.
Wed, November 14, 2018
Buy Me Boston
Author Brian Coleman and rock historian David Bieber talk about the local rock ads and fliers of a long gone dirty old Boston. We celebrate a mix of cultural significance and frivolity of the Boston we used to know.
Tue, November 13, 2018
Get Good At Getting Old
Not sure what healthcare plan you need after retirement? MA Director of AARP Mike Festa is here to help you navigate the complicated/multifaceted landscape of Medicare.
Fri, November 09, 2018
There’s A Star Man Waiting In The Sky
Jason Heller talks about the decade that defined Sci-fi and the galactic influence it had on Rock.
Wed, November 07, 2018
The Results Are In
Political annalist and Republican strategist Gene Hartigan checks in to talk about the midterm election results and where the country goes from here.
Tue, November 06, 2018
Your Civic Duty
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here on the eve of the mid term election to talk about the process, the candidates, ballot questions, and what to watch for as the votes are counted.
Tue, November 06, 2018
Yaaaaar!!!!
Well, it turns out, pirates probably didn't say Yaaaaar. Eric Jay Dolin, author of "“Black Flags, Blue Waters", is here to separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to history's most notorious pirates.
Fri, October 26, 2018
The Mighty Tobin
Alex Train, Chelsea Ass. Director of Planning and Development, talks about the history of the Tobin Bridge and Chelsea's come-back.
Wed, October 24, 2018
Huzzah! Her Sides Are Made Of Iron!
History professor Robert Allison (Suffolk) talks about the worlds oldest commissioned war ship. Step below deck of the USS Constitution and get ready to fire all cannons.
Sat, October 20, 2018
3D Bio Printing
Suffering from liver failure? Just print a new one. Erik Gatenholm, CEO and Co-Founder of CELLINK, talks about a technological leap forward that may be able to cure almost everything under the sun.
Fri, October 19, 2018
That Sinking Feeling
We talk about the history of submarine warfare with author of "The Deadly Deep" Iain Ballantyne.
Thu, October 18, 2018
The Saudis
Dr. Matt Schmidt (University of New Haven) talks about our ever complicated relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Wed, October 17, 2018
The Internet Of Things
You may be covered from cyber fraud, but are the companies you do business with? Chris Russo (Russo Insurance) talks about the many ways our personal information is left vulnerable and out in the open.
Tue, October 16, 2018
Burning Down The Haus
Author Tim Mohr talks about the East German punk rock revolution that raged on in the shadow of the Berlin Wall.
Fri, October 12, 2018
Lost In The Super Market
Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) wants to help you get the biggest bang for your buck at the super market. Clean up on aisle 7.
Thu, October 11, 2018
And There Was Light - Too Much Light
Astronomer Doug Arion (Carthage College) talks about the adverse effects of light pollution, not just to our environment, but to our health.
Fri, October 05, 2018
Spies Like Us
Election tampering, espionage, dirty politics - some say history has a way of repeating itself. Calder Walton (Harvard University) is here to talk about spies of the Cold War era.
Thu, October 04, 2018
Nice Ride. What's It's Name?
Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is here to play another car game. This time you tell us what your car's name is and we try figure out the make and model. I name all mine Betty.
Wed, October 03, 2018
Hell Bent For Leather
Have you ever thought of opening your own small business? Are you looking for a new hobby. Jason Angelini founder of American Bench Craft talks about doing what you love and making a living too.
Tue, October 02, 2018
The Kavanough Drip Drip Drip
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is in studio to further discuss the conduct and fitness of embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanough.
Fri, September 28, 2018
Kavanaugh Hearing
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) weighs in on the Congressional hearing of Brett Kavanaugh.
Thu, September 27, 2018
When The Stars Turned On
In order to see he future, you have to look to the past. MIT Professor Rob Simcoe wants to know what happened before the Big Bang, and his discoveries might help us find a new inhabitable planet.
Mon, September 24, 2018
Bright Lights - Big City
Susan Mara Bregman author of “New England Neon” talks about the New England neon lights that have become landmarks of the region.
Fri, September 21, 2018
Happy Constitution Day
Last week we celebrated Constitution Day with Professor Lawrence Friedman of New England Law. Check out some of the things you might not have known about everyone's favorite living document.
Thu, September 13, 2018
Financial District
Your favorite Boston historian Anthony Sammarco is here to talk about a part of the city that has gone from wood houses, to red brick buildings, to high rise office buildings. Come on down! We're hanging out in the Financial District.
Wed, September 12, 2018
9/11 Unresolved
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) makes his first visit to the new WBZ studios. We talk about the unresolved liability cases of 9/11 that are still ongoing. Also can the president change liable law to stop books and op-eds he claims are fake?
Sat, September 08, 2018
Power Ballads PSA
The surge, the soar, the sincerity, the fluffiness and the cheese. There a lot of things that define a power ballad, but surprisingly, there are a lot of you out there that can't name one. That's where we come in. Get out your white denim acid washed jeans; wax up your Trans Am; tease out your hair as high as it will go, and make sure your lighter is at the ready so you can sway with it to the music, because tonight we're talking power ballads.
Thu, September 06, 2018
Boston Occupied
Robert Allison, head of Rev250, wants you to attend a re-enactment of the arrival of British Regular troops at Long Wharf. We're being invaded again, but don't worry, they're just playing pretend this time.
Wed, September 05, 2018
What's On The Menu?
Michael Walters, content manager for potguide.com, tells about his service that reviews marijuana strains and offers information about pot products. It's like yelp for pot - five stars.
Tue, September 04, 2018
Our Border Problem
Immigration lawyer David Aujla tells the story of his illegal immigrant father that worked towards a path to citizenship to bring his family over from India.
Thu, August 30, 2018
Civics Lesson
Casey Cullen, high school teacher and part time police officer, eats, sleeps and breathes civics and wants you to know how your government works. Be a more informed voter. Get involved. Change your world.
Wed, August 29, 2018
Last Train To The Concentration Camp
Holocaust survivor Dr. Dirk van Leenen tells his story about escaping the horrors of WWII.
Fri, August 24, 2018
The WHY Of Who We Are
Everything from how we cook our food to the latest political landscape - Anthropologist Dr. Thomas Barfield (Boston University) is on the search for why we do what we do.
Thu, August 23, 2018
S.S. Pierce
Pickled reindeer tongue, jelly aspic, deviled gizzards, pork cheese - if you needed it, they had it. If you didn't need it they had it too. Boston historian Anthony Sammarco is here to talk about S.S. Pierce.
Tue, August 21, 2018
Steel Wheels
Public transportation expert Charles Chieppo is here to talk about the changes for the MBTA coming down the track.
Mon, August 20, 2018
Hot Wax
Time to dust off your turn table and break out your old records. There might be a gem in there and Mighty John the Record Guy is here to help you separate the rare vinyl from the bargain bin specials.
Sat, August 18, 2018
Potty Mouth
Now with recreational marijuana made legal and storefronts on the way, law enforcement is expecting a rise in impaired driving. Warren Tolman (Hound Labs) is introducing a new tool that will help keep the roads safe.
Fri, August 17, 2018
Banking Safely
Scammers always stay one step ahead, but Jim Hogan (Washington Savings Bank) stays one step ahead of the scammers. Arm yourself with knowledge and protect your hard-earned money.
Thu, August 16, 2018
Tell Your Story
Everybody has a book in them, but not everybody knows how to get it out. Former construction worker turned book author Darral Williams says it's a daunting but doable task.
Sat, August 11, 2018
Collusion
What did he know and when did he know it? It's one of the toughest things to prove in court. After a year and a half is the Mueller investigation coming to a close? Michael Coyne, Dean of the Mass School of Law, is here to discuss.
Fri, August 10, 2018
Better A Friend Than An Enemy
Matt Schmidt (University of New Haven) talks about the rise of Putin from war torn St. Petersburg to present day Moscow and how the current administration sees the value of keeping their friends close but their enemies closer.
Thu, August 09, 2018
NETA
Kim Napoli (New England Treatment Access) wants you to know what to expect on you first trip to the dispensary. With legalized recreational marijuana comes more options for consumption, and we cover all of them here.
Wed, August 08, 2018
Insurance You Need
Independent insurance agent Chris Russo is here to help us understand what we need covered and what we don't. Come to think of it, this might be the only agent that will tell you when you don't need to buy more insurance.
Tue, August 07, 2018
Like A Bird
David Fisichella (Greater Boston Soaring Club) want to teach you to fly, or rather, glide like a bird. See the world like you've never seen it before. All you need is a tow,
Mon, August 06, 2018
Immigration Debate
Attorney and immigrant advocate Johanna Herrero is here to answer the tough questions regarding legal and illegal immigration.
Thu, August 02, 2018
An Age Old Debate
Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) wants to know what kind of driver you are. We're dragging out a question that people have been hotly debating for decades: Mustang or Camaro? Also sell your car or drive it into the ground?
Tue, July 31, 2018
Red Pill, Blue Pill, Black Pill
Counter terrorism expert JM Berger helps us take a look at the fringe group Incel. They're socially isolated, angry, plugged in, dangerous and maybe closer than you think.
Sun, July 29, 2018
Middle East In Focus
We look to the past to make sense of our complicated and violent relationship with the Middle East with BC professor Peter Krause.
Sat, July 28, 2018
Up Close Rock
JJ Gonson is a rock photographer and a purist that has never been afraid to get close to the action. Back stage, on stage or in the pit - she been there and has it documented.
Fri, July 27, 2018
Kenmore Square
Boston University, Fenway Park, rock clubs, dive bars and even a haunted hotel - Jump into the way-back machine with Boston historian Anthony Sammarco. We're headed to Kenmore Square.
Thu, July 26, 2018
Grow Your Own
Maggie Kinsella (press secretary for MassCann) knows how to work the land and wants to show you how you can grow your own marijuana.
Wed, July 18, 2018
I Want To Ride My...
The road to the Pan Mass Challenge is not easy - for some harder than others. The loss of a mentor, a hit and run accident and a stolen bike - nothing is going to stop Callan Blank form riding for a cause.
Wed, July 18, 2018
Get Out Your Checkbook
How much is you next trip to the vet going to be? Is pet insurance worth the money? Also, what to expect when you're inspecting. Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) is here to give you the straight story when you're shopping around for local services.
Fri, July 13, 2018
Tariffs
We take a look at the real world consequences of the new steel tariff coming from the White House and how it effects our standing as a global super power with economic expert Jill Dupree (Northeastern University).
Thu, July 12, 2018
From Russia With Love
This past 4th of July comedian/historian Mike Donivan came by to talk about Russian history. Russian history on the 4th?! Ivan the Terrible wasn't that terrible?! This is one upside-down podcast.
Wed, July 11, 2018
Rock & Redemption
Ted Vitale talks about his new documentary "Chet's Last Call", a story about an all-too-brief, but important time for the Boston music scene.
Tue, July 10, 2018
The Nominee
Who is Brett Kavanaugh? Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here to help us take a closer look at the President's pick for Supreme Court Justice Kennedy's replacement.
Wed, July 04, 2018
A Taste Of India
BBC travel host Michael Wood joins us to talk about the rich and vibrant 10,000-year history of India.
Wed, July 04, 2018
Name The Star Car
Car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is here to talk summer vacation and famous movie cars. Also, is the joy of driving gone?
Tue, July 03, 2018
Pete And Taylor Bought A Van
Pete Thuli and Taylor Bucher decided to leave the office and hit the open road. They tell us what it's like living life on four wheels as they crisscross the states looking for adventure on America's highways and back roads.
Mon, July 02, 2018
Orphan/Spy
We go deep under cover talking about one of the Cold War's biggest players with book author Roland Philipps ("A Spy Named Orphan: The Enigma of Donald Maclean")
Fri, June 29, 2018
Drones
They're not just toys anymore. As drones become more popular the uses for them have become more divers. Search and rescue, agricultural surveying, law enforcement and so much more - David Price (VP of The Association of Professional Drone Pilots) is her to talk about the future of drone piloting.
Thu, June 21, 2018
Our Place In The Universe
This is a galactic sized JayTalking with professor of physics and astronomy Douglas Arion from the Mt. Washington Observatory. Space time, the speed of light, black holes, and everything in between is covered in a way we can all understand in this podcast.
Thu, June 14, 2018
Olde North Burying Ground
Boston historian and JayTalking favorite Anthony Sammarco talks about a spot in Dorcherster where people used to lay loved ones to rest. Today it serves as a fascinating cross section of history and a glimpse into our city's rich past.
Fri, June 08, 2018
Potcasting
Legendary WBZ-TV sports anchor Bob Lobel wants to tell you how marijuana saved him from an addiction to pain medication in his new podcast "The Potcast". Also we talk about some classic sports broadcast moments and what it takes to be a great on air personality.
Thu, June 07, 2018
Coyne's Law Review Prt.2
Part 2 with Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) discussing post-prom party liabilities; underage drinking; and DUI's and new weed laws.
Thu, June 07, 2018
Learning To Drive
Car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is her to talk about learning to drive and some of the new innovations in car buying coming to Boston.
Wed, June 06, 2018
Coyne's Law Review Prt.1
Our last visit from Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) was too big for just one podcast. In this first part we discus what makes a pimp; can the President pardon himself; and the Supreme Court finds a Colorado baker can refuse to bake a cake for a gay wedding.
Tue, June 05, 2018
Stay For Tea And Have Some Fun
Steve Nelson, President of the Music Museum Of New England and former manager of the legendary rock club Tea Party, talks about his new book “Gettin’ Home: An Odyssey Through the 60’s”.
Fri, June 01, 2018
Your Home Away From Home
Don't be fooled by the "deals" on those flashy travel sites. Kevin Brastler of Checkbook.org is here to tell us the best way to find an affordable hotel room for your next trip.
Wed, May 30, 2018
Be The Ball
Sure you know all the best lines, but are you the biggest Caddyshack fan of all time? Author Chris Nashawaty (“Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story”) shares behind the scenes stories and interviews from everyone's favorite golf comedy.
Tue, May 29, 2018
Podcasting 101
Radio host and podcaster Mason Washer (WKNE) is here to tell you how to be your very own podcast host. Sure you listen, but now we'll tell you how they're made. Wait... if you don't know anything about podcasting... how did you find this?
Fri, May 25, 2018
Destruction of Community
Sam Quinones, author of "Dreamland", talks about the opioid crisis gutting cities and small towns across America. Who is being hit the hardest? Where did this all start and what can we do to stop it?
Wed, May 23, 2018
Who Are You?
Genealogist David Allen Lambert says it's never been easier to find your roots and wants to help you find out where you came from.
Tue, May 22, 2018
Peace, Love and Sound Systems
John Kane talks about his documentary "Last Seat In The House" recounting Bill Hanley’s contributions in outdoor live sound shifted an entire music industry.
Mon, May 21, 2018
Islam Pt. 2
Part 2 of Fawaz Abusharkh's introduction to Islam.
Sun, May 20, 2018
Islam Pt. 1
Fawaz "Fuzzy" Abusharkh (Islamic Society of the North Shore) continues our introductory series on all religions. He talks about mosques that are hosting open houses in an effort to reach out to the communities they occupy. This one is too big for just one podcast though. Make sure to subscribe for part two.
Sat, May 19, 2018
What Is Energy?
We go back to school with Professor Washington "Wati" Taylor (MIT) who teaches us what energy actually is and talks about some of the news discovers modern science has unearthed. Don't worry we'll keep it simple.
Fri, May 18, 2018
Managing The Atom
Nukes: Who has them? Who wants them? With the US pulling out of the Iran Deal, the landscape has changed again. Professor Martin Malin (JFK School of Government, Harvard University) helps us figure out what the future holds.
Thu, May 17, 2018
Roxbury: Yesterday and Today
Everyone's favorite Boston historian Anthony Sammarco is in! This time we take a look at Roxbury.
Wed, May 16, 2018
Shattered
Jon Allen co-author of "Shattered" takes a look back at Hilary Clinton's run for president and how politics have changed since the doomed campaign.
Tue, May 15, 2018
10 Days To San Francisco
Jim DeFelice talks about his book “West Like Lightning: The Brief, Legendary Ride of the Pony Express” sharing stories of an icon of the American West.
Thu, May 10, 2018
Targeting the NRA
Brent Carlton (Comm2A) speaks out in defense of the NRA in the midst of shifting attitudes towards gun ownership and the push for stricter gun laws.
Tue, May 08, 2018
Under The Covers
It's been a long time since we rock and rolled. John Laurenti is back with a jumbo sized game of "Under The Covers"! Play along as callers try to guess the artists covering some of rock's most iconic (and not-so-iconic) songs.
Fri, May 04, 2018
One With Everything
Life is suffering. Jung Lee (Religious Studies at North Eastern University) continues our primer series on religion with the teachings of Buddha.
Thu, May 03, 2018
Summer's Coming!
The weather is finally warming up. What are you going to drive to the beach? Car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is here to talk about the best car to have fun in the sun.
Wed, May 02, 2018
Happy Law Day
Law Day is upon us. That means Michael Coyne, dean of the Mass School of Law, is here to help us celebrate. We talk about Cosby, Cohen and the Second Amendment.
Tue, May 01, 2018
Nuclear Destination
Can't decide where to go on your next vacation? Consider a guided tour of lovely Chernobyl! Professor Serhii Plokii (Harvard) author of “Chernobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe” talks about a tour program that lets you explore the nuclear disaster site.
Mon, April 30, 2018
Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200.
WBZ producer Jay Borselle is a stickler for the rules and a hug Monopoly fan. So, pick your playing piece (I get the car!) - no stealing form the bank - sit back and learn how to play one of America's favorite board games... the right way.
Thu, April 26, 2018
Inherently Unequal
Political author Lawrence Goldstone is back to talk about the history of Jim Crow Era laws and how those events are mirroring today's events.
Thu, April 26, 2018
Brother Against Brother
Comedian Mike Donovan, author of “The USA in the Time of the Great Civil War: 1861 - 1865”, takes his passion for history and presents it through an easily accessible series of short stories.
Fri, April 20, 2018
Top O' The World!
Weather observer and meteorologist Ryan Knapp checks in with us from the Mt. Washington Weather Observatory.
Thu, April 19, 2018
Department Shopping
We go back in time with Boston historian Anthony Sammarco to talk about a time when department stores like Jordan Marsh and Filines were a new novelty and, in a lot of ways, the reason to come into the city.
Wed, April 18, 2018
Bombs Over Syria
Are we headed for another world war? Martin Malin (Harvard) talks about the Syrian strike by the US after Assad's alleged chemical attack. Also, we take a look at the developments in North Korea.
Tue, April 17, 2018
Dating Safe
It's a jungle out there and the dating game has been made even more complicated with online anonymity. Julie Nashawaty (ASTE.io) is back to talk about her dating app that does background checks on your next potential date. Also, find out what it takes to be a gold star host on Air BnB.
Fri, April 13, 2018
Fake Sales
Was $19.95 - now $18.50. Act now while supplies last. Terms and conditions may apply... Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) is here to talk about some of the dirty tricks retailers use to get you to spend more. All sales final.
Thu, April 12, 2018
Boston 2 Philly
First time film maker Ralph Celestin shares his journey bringing his dream to the big screen with his movie "Boston 2 Philly".
Wed, April 11, 2018
Deeds Not Words
Author/historian Barbra Berenson talks about women's suffrage and how Boston fit into one of the most important movements in American history and its link to abolitionists.
Tue, April 10, 2018
A World At War
Stephen Taber and Brigadier General Len Kondratiuk with the Massachusetts WWI Centennial Commission take us in the trenches of some of the most brutal battles in world history.
Fri, April 06, 2018
Out Of The Loop
When the President uses Twitter to as a main line to the public what does the Director of Communications do all day? Adam Belmar, former Bush appointed Deputy Director of Communications, talks about President Trump's rouge tweets and how they are reshaping the way things are done in Washington.
Wed, April 04, 2018
Smart Phone Addict
Michael Coyne, dean of Mass School of Law, is taking Apple to task for faulty batteries and a lack of customer service. Also, the Puppy Doe case comes to a close and Cosby is retried.
Tue, April 03, 2018
Ozzy's Big Boston Show
Long time classic rock DJ, author and rock journalist Carter Alen talks about the Boston show that would be a turning point for Ozzy Osbourne. Also, discovering the roots of rock through jazz and blues.
Mon, April 02, 2018
Plymouth Rocks
Find out what's in rock curator David Beiber's "Boxes of Revelation" while he searches for the mother-load. Also, Mike Gioscia wants you to know Plymouth is up and coming in the arts and entertainment world.
Fri, March 30, 2018
Making a Shooter
What makes a person snap? Mass shootings have become the norm, and everyone wants to know why. Lax gun control? Bad parenting? Mental illness? Social isolation? Violent video games? Dr. David Brendel is here to help try helping us get to the heart of the matter.
Thu, March 29, 2018
Get Covered
Insurance expert Chris Russo says there are a lot of people driving around with the wrong coverage. Are you confident that your insurance will take care of you after your next accident?
Wed, March 28, 2018
Fly The Empty Skies
A commercial pilot shortage threatens to make travel more difficult in the future, and there's never been a better time to learn to fly. Long time Boston radio legend and pilot John Garabedian talks about the steps you need to take to get your wings.
Tue, March 27, 2018
Stormy in Retrograde
Astrologist Joyce Levine is back and doing charts. This time we take a look at the top news story of the day and what the stars have planned out for Stormy Daniels.
Thu, March 22, 2018
Let's Eat!
We're going out to diner with Boston historian Anthony Sammarco to talk about some of the old watering holes that used to be.
Wed, March 21, 2018
Henry Ford or Henry Fraud
Long remembered as a pioneer in manufacturing and innovation, was Henry Ford a hero of the industrial revolution or a historical huckster? Author/historian Lawrence Goldstone says maybe a little of both.
Tue, March 20, 2018
Our Broken T
Fare hikes, service interruptions, outsourced projects - the MBTA has seen better days, but is there hope for the nations oldest public transportation system? Transportation expert Charles Chieppo says yes there is, and the answer lies in customer service.
Mon, March 19, 2018
A Kid in Nixon's Court
Donald Stinson shares stories from his time as a young staffer in the Nixon White House as the walls came crashing down on the administration.
Fri, March 16, 2018
Boston's Strong Boy
Author Christopher Klein talks about Irish American history. The potato famine that brought Irish immigrants to our shores, the struggle for civil rights, and the first American sports hero - it's all in here to help you celebrate your St. Patrick's Day.
Thu, March 15, 2018
Boston Rock Genesis
The WBCN train keeps rolling on. Film maker Bill Lichtenstein talks about his new documentary "WBCN and The American Revolution" charting the beginnings of the legendary rock station all the way to the last broadcast.
Wed, March 14, 2018
The Lunatic Hospital
Katherine Anderson, author of “Danvers State Hospital”, talks about the effort to preserve the historical asylum. We talk not only about the architecture, but also how we approached mental health in the late 1800's.
Fri, March 09, 2018
Live From Rangoon!
Legendary morning rock DJ Charles Laquidara is coming back to Boston to celebrate WBCN history along with all of his friends at The Paradise Rock Club and he wants you to join the party. Find out how in this podcast.
Thu, March 08, 2018
Warranty Not Included
Car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) talks car warranties and the hassles that follow when you purchase one. Plus: we all know what you drive says a lot about you, but what car, when you see it, makes you think "jerk-mobile"?
Wed, March 07, 2018
Paying Your Dues
Michael Coyne, dean of the Mass School of Law, talks about union free riders and the struggle for unions to stay reliant in our modern day economy. Have unions had their day? Is this the end of solidarity as we know it?
Tue, March 06, 2018
40 Wacks
It’s considered the first American scandals to sweep the nation. Stephani Koorey has been piecing together a jigsaw puzzle of court documents, speculation, rumors and theories about the Lizzie Borden murders. Almost 130 years later and still so many questions.
Fri, March 02, 2018
Patriot Groups
Patriot groups, survivalists, doomsday preppers - no matter what you call them, they are everywhere. Vice correspondent Gainna Toboni crisscrossed the country spending time with these groups, and she's here to tell us what she found.
Thu, March 01, 2018
The New Coercion
When the talking stops the shooting starts. Peter Krause (Political Science BC) talks about diplomacy throughout history and where it could have been used more effectively in the most recent wars we've fought.
Wed, February 28, 2018
Hearts and Minds
Max Boot, author of "The Road Not Taken", tells the story of Edward Lansdale, a man that tried to stop the Vietnam War through diplomacy - not force.
Fri, February 23, 2018
For Those About to Rock
Long time rock journalist Steve Morse is in to talk about AC/DC. Bon Scott, Brian Johnson and the Young brothers - you think you know all there is to know about these gods of hard rock?
Thu, February 22, 2018
Then and Now
Anthony Sammarco is changing the format! He here to talk about his new series of books that focus on Boston history, how things have changed and how they stay very much the same.
Wed, February 21, 2018
Sick to Death
Award winning independent film maker Maggie Hadleigh-West tells us about her struggles with thyroid disease and the many misdiagnoses she endured throughout her life.
Tue, February 20, 2018
Old Time Boston Sports
Long time Boston College PA announcer Tom Burke stops by to highlight some of the most memorable moments ion Boston sports history.
Thu, February 15, 2018
64th in Transportation
What do you do when you successfully stop the IOC from rolling out the Olympics and taking your city for all it's worth? If you're Chris Dempsey (T4MA), you tackle Boston's broken public transportation.
Tue, February 13, 2018
The World of Online Dating
ASTE's Julie Nashawaty joins Bradley to discuss the ins and outs of online dating and dating apps.
Mon, February 12, 2018
One Night in Austin
Bradley talks about his two-day, one-night trip to Austin, Texas.
Fri, February 09, 2018
String Theory
Our dive into the cosmos continues. MIT professor Washington "Wati" Taylor takes us to school on the string theory and the four forces of physics.
Fri, February 09, 2018
Big Bang
The universe is expanding, but is it expanding inward or outward? MIT Professor of Astronomy and Physics Doug Finkbeiner helps us navigate the cosmos and beyond.
Thu, February 08, 2018
The Russia Memo
Michael Coyne, professor of law and Dean of the Massachusetts School of Law, talks about the ongoing investigation into the alleged collusion between the Trump administration and Russia. Guilty or not could this ordeal be coming to a close?
Thu, February 08, 2018
Yalta
Harvard professor of Ukrainian History Serhii Plokii talks about the Yalta Conference. See how an eight day meeting between three superpowers would change our post WWII world forever.
Wed, February 07, 2018
The Next Big Thing
Michael Marotta (Vanyaland) tells us where to find the latest rock acts that are worth your time. See the your new favorite band up close before they get big.
Mon, February 05, 2018
Anthony Shetler: Saved by Skateboarding
Skateboarder Anthony Shetler talks with Bradley about how skateboarding saved him after a rough childhood and about starting his own skateboard company.
Sat, February 03, 2018
Jackie, Janet and Lee
After all this time you might be surprised how little we know of first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her family. J. Randy Taraborrelli's latest book takes an intimate look at one of histories most interesting and private families.
Fri, February 02, 2018
How To Be Nice
Jeremy Bernard is here to teach us all to be nice with his new book “Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life”. Lets be honest, some of us could use the refresher course.
Thu, February 01, 2018
The Weakest Branch
Lawrence Goldstone, author of "The Activist", talks about John Marshall and the landmark case that made our government's judicial branch Supreme.
Wed, January 31, 2018
Pot: Just the Facts
Change is on the way for marijuana in Mass, and getting the facts can mean navigating through murky political waters and half-truths. WBZ’s Brit Smith is cutting through the paranoia and junk science surrounding marijuana and it’s ever growing industry.
Tue, January 30, 2018
From the Vikings to Obama
For comedian Mike Donavan history is not just a passion, it’s a vocation. He’s just wrapped up an extensive retelling of American history in over 80 books, and we can’t wait to share this incredible body of work.
Sat, January 20, 2018
True (online) Love
The game has change and dating has never been more complicated. Julie Nashawaty is here to help with her dating safety app ASTE.io - She helps us find out who that person on the other end of the Tinder profile really is.
Fri, January 19, 2018
Take Another Little Piece of My Heart
She was a legend that burned bright, but was gone too soon. Curator and rock historian David Beiber tells about how you can relive the brilliance of Janice Joplin here in Boston's Shubert Theater.
Fri, January 19, 2018
Review Everything
Tires, hotels, funeral homes - Customers' Checkbook has online reviews for every stage of you life and Kevin Brasler is back in studio to to tell us all about the best of the best and the ones to avoid.
Thu, January 18, 2018
The Great White Hurricane
You don't get good at snow storms without a lot of practice, and Boston has certainly had a lot of that. Our favorite historian Anthony Sammarco is here to talk BIG SNOW and how we've dug out from under throughout history.
Sat, January 13, 2018
The Only Band That Really Matters
Author Chris Salewicz (“Redemption Song: The Ballad of Joe Strummer”) talks about his adventures in British Punk with one of the most influential bands to come out of the genre.
Fri, January 12, 2018
A New Religion
Well, maybe not new at all, but new to us. Pulkit Shah introduces us to Jainism and how it fits into our everyday lives by teaching us to walk a more peaceful path.
Thu, January 11, 2018
Your Next Job
Get resume writing tips from a pro. Chris Adams, certified resume writer with Beacon Resume, gives us all the information to stand out from the crowd and get your next job interview.
Wed, January 10, 2018
Apple/Sessions
Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is in for another legal round-up. This time we take a look at the Apple iPhone battery bait and switch and the Jeff Sessions pot memo.
Tue, January 09, 2018
Astrological Counseling
It may be written in the stars, but only Joyce Levine, professional astrologer, knows just how to read them. With just a few basic questions Joyce tells us all what's in store for the future.
Thu, January 04, 2018
Cold Cars and Rough Starts
Car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) tells us what to do before the cold snap hits. Belts, batteries and coolant - he has all the info you'll need to get your car up and running on the first try.
Fri, December 29, 2017
20 Hours to Show
Tim McKenna (Senior Production Manager for Live Nation) knows how to put on a show. He tells us what it takes to build concert from the ground up. It's a lot more than you might think and mic checks are just the tip of the iceberg.
Fri, December 29, 2017
Radio Daze
This is one man's journey through radio. Long time rock DJ and band manager Mark Hamilton shares the story of how he came up in the ever changing broadcast wold.
Thu, December 28, 2017
Calling All Nurses!
Mary Havlicek Cornacchia, registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center and co-chair of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, talks about what it takes to work in one of the toughest professions there is. Also, are we in for another nursing shortage?
Fri, December 22, 2017
Healthcare in Canada
Jay talks with Dr. Peter Cram about the truths and myths of healthcare in Canada.
Thu, December 21, 2017
The Alzheimer's Solution
Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai join Bradley to discuss their book The Alzheimer's Solution.
Thu, December 21, 2017
Net Neutrality
Policy Director of Free Press Matt Wood joins Bradley to discuss Net Neutrality.
Wed, December 20, 2017
Christmas Traditions
Boston historian and Jay Talking super star, Anthony Sammarco is here to talk about the different ways Christmas has been celebrated in Boston throughout history. Also, 200 years without Christmas?! It's true, and it's all here in this jumbo sized podcast.
Wed, December 20, 2017
Revolution Song
Author Russell Shorto brings the American Revolution to life by looking at it through the lens of six very different historical figures.
Sat, December 16, 2017
The 54th Fight
Author Ray Anthony Sheperd talks about his book "Now or Never!" - the story of the 54th Infantry's fight to end slavery during the Civil War.
Fri, December 15, 2017
Our Dark Bargain
Author/historian Lawrence Goldstone talks to us about the dark dealings made behind closed doors for the independence of the United States that would lead to inequalities still suffered today.
Thu, December 14, 2017
Backstage Rock Talk
Step backstage with longtime Paradise rock club production manager Billy "Bud" McCarthy. He tells us what it takes to run one of the most legendary stages in Boston and shares stories about some of your favorite bands.
Tue, December 12, 2017
Up-close And Digital
Our phones have become the primary source of information, and it seems like there's an app for everything, but more come out every day. Greg Raiz (Raizlab) talks about what it takes to develop a world class app that actually gets used. Also, will bitcoin change the way we bank, or is it just a passing fad?
Mon, December 11, 2017
A Pilgrim Christmas
We've all heard the story of the first Thanksgiving, but what was Christmas was like for the Pilgrims? We go back to Plimoth Plantation with Deputy Director Richard Pickering. Also, find out how you can become a small part of history.
Thu, December 07, 2017
What Your Car Says About You
The car guy's in! Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) wants to know what your dream car is and what that says about you. Also we put together a Jay Talking road trip playlist. What is your ultimate driving song?
Wed, December 06, 2017
Legal Roundup
Gronkowski's dirty hit - Trump and Russia - Beacon Hill sexual misconduct. Our monthly visit with Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is packed to the gills.
Mon, December 04, 2017
A Night At The Derby
It's not your you grandma's roller derby. The sport has moved away from the theatrics and focused more on athleticism in recent years. Skaters Surely Temple and Reckless Rehab are here to talk about the new Boston Roller Derby.
Fri, December 01, 2017
An Agent Of Clarity
Business coach, trainer and speaker Nancy McCabe wants to help you manifest your own success. From small businesses to corporate boardrooms, Nancy shows us the path reaching, and more importantly, realizing our goals.
Thu, November 30, 2017
Fighting The Winter Blues
If you're feeling down this time of year, you're not alone. Psychiatrist Dr. David Brendel is here to talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D. and what you can do to fight this common form of depression.
Wed, November 29, 2017
Historian/Mad Man
Boston comic Mike Donovan shares his love of history and introduces his nine volume book series on World War 2. England attacks France - the Harvard connection to the Swastika - Russia traps the Nazis. This and more on the Jay Talking Podcast
Fri, November 17, 2017
Are You A Licensed Plumber?.... I Didn’t Think So
Well, maybe Kevin Brastler isn’t a licensed plumber, but he has needed one from time to time, and if you do too, you might want to listen to this podcast with the checkbook.org chief. Reviews on every service need - from plumbing to acupuncture, they have it covered.
Wed, November 15, 2017
Coping Through The Holidays
The holidays can be a hard time for some, but dealing with addiction makes things even more difficult. Former front man for the Del Fuegos, Woody Giesmann (Right Turn CEO) wants you to know there are support systems available when you need them most.
Tue, November 14, 2017
Healthcare’s Uncertain Future
The deadline to sign up for the Public Health Option is quickly and quietly approaching. John McDonough (Harvard School for Public Health) talks about the future of health insurance and what you can do to make sure you’re not left out in the cold.
Fri, November 10, 2017
Live Music Is Dead… Or Is It?
If you used to relied on rock-zines like The Phoenix or Rolling Stone, you’re probably wondering where to find the latest news about today’s music scene. If you’re not plugged into social media, the landscape can be intimidating. Michael Marotta, editor/creator of Vanyaland, takes the sting out of finding the new sound.
Thu, November 09, 2017
The Cure For What Ails Ya!
Author Lawrence Goldstone (Deadly Cure) tells us about the shocking introduction of Heroin as a cure-all for children in the late 1800’s.
Wed, November 08, 2017
Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over?
Nobody wants to hear that question, but we want to hear your stories. Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) wants to hear about the first time you got pulled over.
Tue, October 31, 2017
Smoking Gun or Witch Hunt?
Robert Mueller has indicted former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort over posable collusion with Russia during the election. Everyone wants to know what the investigation will reveal, and Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here to tell us what to expect.
Tue, October 31, 2017
Dem Bones
Rev. Stephen Ayers, Vicar of the Old North Church, talks about the crypt under the historical landmark and the opening of a 200-year-old tomb.
Fri, October 27, 2017
From Way Up High
Weather observer and meteorologist Ryan Knapp calls in from the summit of Mt. Washington to talk about one of the most brutal and beautiful places on Earth.
Thu, October 26, 2017
Not Just Blueberry Muffins
Historian and friend of the show, Anthony Sammarco, is in to talk about lost Boston landmark, Jordan Marsh.
Wed, October 25, 2017
Whodunit, Punk?
Long time rock journalist Clea Simon takes us back to the Boston 80’s punk scene in her new book “World Enough”, a mystery inspired by real bands from the era.
Thu, October 19, 2017
Get Weatherized
Winter might not seem like it's on the way, but when it hits, will you be ready? Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) goes over the list of things you need and some of the things you don't for when the temperature drops.
Tue, October 17, 2017
The Fear Free Vet
Do you have a skittish pup or a scaredy cat? Dr. Chris Meehl (Animal Hospital of Lynnfield) is trying to take the anxiety out of your next trip to the vets.
Fri, October 13, 2017
The Rising Tide
David W. Cash (UMass Boston) says it doesn’t matter whether climate change is man-made or not, it’s here. Is there anything we can do to reverse the effects, or will Boston become the new Venice?
Thu, October 12, 2017
Sticking it to You
Craig Fitzgerald (BestRide.com) is in to talk about the latest changes in state car inspections. We look at some of the new hoops you will have to jump through to get your inspection sticker.
Wed, October 11, 2017
Becoming a Dog Person
Peter Zheutlin, author of "Rescued", never thought he'd ever be a dog owner. We talk about where to find the best dogs, the benefits of having a furry companion in your life and what it takes to be a good owner.
Fri, October 06, 2017
Learning to Fly
Most of us have been on a plane, but do we know how they work? Philip Greenspun (East Coast Aero Club) takes us to aviation school.
Thu, October 05, 2017
Ride for a Cause
Military vets Tim Shea, Josh Hallet and Riggs Smith want you to ride with them for the 4th Annual USMC Sgt Daniel Vasselian Memorial Motorcycle Run. Bonus: learn what a silky run is.
Wed, October 04, 2017
Vegas and Gun Control
After the latest mass shooting, Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is asking some tough questions about guns and our attitude towards gun control.
Wed, October 04, 2017
Castro and the Spy that Loved Him
Marita Lorenz may just be the most interesting woman in the world. This is her story about war, espionage and true love.
Wed, September 27, 2017
The Most Hated Men in Boston
John L. Bell, fellow with the Mass Historical Society, talks about the men that found themselves on the wrong side of history and would eventually become the catalyst for the American Revolution.
Wed, September 27, 2017
Beyond Walls
Learn how Al Wilson (Ex Director of “Beyond Walls”) is putting diversity on display while giving local infrastructure a much-needed update.
Fri, September 22, 2017
The Happy Hour Circuit
Back in the 70’s and 80’s Cape Cod was ruled by a select group of DJ’s, and happy hour belonged to them. Dan McCarthy is here to talk about the new documentary “Kings of Cape Cod”.
Thu, September 21, 2017
Chocolate Dipped History
Boston’s favorite historian Anthony Sammarco is back to talk about Backers Chocolate, and history has never been sweeter.
Wed, September 20, 2017
Battle for the Sky
Author/historian Lawrence Goldstone talks about how the Wright brothers changed the world through aviation and how their desire to own the skies may have held it back.
Tue, September 19, 2017
A Reagan Conservative
Author Craig Shirley is back to talk about the rise of Newt Gingrich and what he thinks of the current political climate.
Thu, September 07, 2017
Do Not Buy!
Consumer Checkbook’s Kevin Brasler doesn’t want you to get ripped off. We talk about the 50 things you probably shouldn’t spend your money on.
Thu, September 07, 2017
Flood Cars
Flood damaged inventory will be hitting the used car market following hurricane season. Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) tells us what to watch out for. Also, What’s the fastest car you’ve ever been in?
Wed, September 06, 2017
Car-go Anywhere
Hamish Jamieson (Co-Founder of Freighter Travel) wants you to sail the seven seas in an unconventional way.
Mon, September 04, 2017
A Helping Hand for Our Furry Friends
Hurricane Harvey did a lot of damage and the work has just begun. Katie Jarl from the US Humane Society is asking for help to find new homes for misplaced pets.
Thu, August 31, 2017
Flood Insurance
Hurricane Harvey hit Houston hard. The mayor of Boston is talking about a harbor barrier. Insurance expert Chris Russo is here to talk about flood insurance. Do you have the right coverage?
Wed, August 30, 2017
Revolution Boston
Massachusetts Historical Society Fellow John Bell takes us back in time where the revolution started right here in Boston.
Wed, August 30, 2017
Class Action
Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is in to talk about the function of the courts bail system and what to know if you’re part of a class action suit.
Fri, August 25, 2017
I Want to Ride My…
Bicycle! Bicycle! Scott Havemeyer wants you to join his bike ride to raise money for Angel Flight, an organization that provides air travel for the sick through a network of volunteer pilots. “The Ride for Angels” goes off September 7th. Will you be there?
Wed, August 23, 2017
The Town
Boston historian extraordinaire and good friend Anthony Sammarco is in to talk about the rich history of Charlestown.
Tue, August 22, 2017
The Tomb Hunter
N.E. Historic Genealogical Society Chief Genealogist and author of “A Guide To Mass Cemeteries” really digs graves and the stories that they have to tell.
Mon, August 14, 2017
Rock Doc
Roger King talks about the good old days of free form rock radio and "I Am What I Play", his new documentary that celebrates the DJ's that introduced us to the music we love.
Thu, August 10, 2017
The (First) Korean War
Comedian/Historian Mike Donovan is back to talk about the forgotten war and how the Korean War may have never ended.
Wed, August 09, 2017
What it Takes
Casting director and president of Hollywood East, Bill Stanitsas, talks about the typical day-to-day of working actors and the sometimes not so glamorous audition process.
Wed, August 09, 2017
Top of the World
Professional adventurer, Jim Davidson, talks about what it takes to climb Everest and the long, perilous road he took to get to the top.
Sat, August 05, 2017
Travelogue 1: The Only Baby I Ever Liked
Late night - riding the railes - Most people would not want to sit next to a baby while traveling, but this one was different.
Fri, August 04, 2017
Stay of Justice
Mass School of Law Michael Coyne discusses the Michelle Carter case in which a teen girl is convicted of involuntary manslaughter after convincing her friend to take his own life, but with a stay granted by the court, it looks like she might not face any jail time for the crime.
Fri, July 28, 2017
Swipe Right for Safety
Julie Nashawatay, founder of ASTE, an online dating background check service, wants you to find true love safely.
Thu, July 27, 2017
The World War That Almost Was
Nate Jones talks about his book “Able Archer” - a recently declassified story about a training mission that got us dangerously close to nuclear war with Russia.
Thu, July 27, 2017
Four Loose Cannons
John L. Bell author of “The Road To Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited The Revolutionary War” talks about the lead up to the Battle of Lexington.
Thu, July 27, 2017
LBGTQ Q&A
Dr. Carl Streed, fellow with The Division of General Internal Medicine & Primary Care at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and the immediate-past Chair of the AMA Advisory Committee on LGBTQ issues talks about some of the general questions people have about the LGBTQ community.
Thu, July 20, 2017
Learning to Let Go
Consumer Checkbooks’s Kevin Brasler wants you to clean out your house and de-clutter your life.
Wed, July 19, 2017
All About Southie
Have you ever heard of Great Neck? Boston historian Anthony Sammarco is here to take us back to a time when Southie wasn’t even part of Boston yet!
Tue, July 18, 2017
Tracing Your Roots
Tracing Your Roots
Thu, July 13, 2017
Gotta Get Back In Time
Gotta Get Back In Time
Wed, July 12, 2017
Path to Success
Path to Success
Tue, July 11, 2017
Get Off My Lawn!
Get Off My Lawn!
Mon, July 10, 2017
The Byways of the Future
The Byways of the Future
Fri, July 07, 2017
Feeling What You See
Feeling What You See
Tue, July 04, 2017
Bradley Reads the Declaration of Independence
Bradley Reads the Declaration of Independence
Fri, June 30, 2017
Grow Your Own
Grow Your Own
Thu, June 29, 2017
The Need for Sleep
The Need for Sleep
Thu, June 29, 2017
A Sinking History
A Sinking History
Wed, June 28, 2017
JFK’s New England Days
JFK’s New England Days
Wed, June 28, 2017
Bedside Manner
Bedside Manner
Thu, June 22, 2017
Knife Rights
Knife Rights
Tue, June 20, 2017
Cults and Mind Control
Cults and Mind Control
Mon, June 19, 2017
Repeal and Replace… But with What?
Repeal and Replace… But with What?
Fri, June 16, 2017
How Music Got Played
How Music Got Played
Wed, June 14, 2017
A Man-Made Bay
A Man-Made Bay
Tue, June 13, 2017
Going Mental
Going Mental
Tue, June 06, 2017
Industry vs. Nature
Industry vs. Nature
Mon, June 05, 2017
A Ruptured Duck
A Ruptured Duck
Sat, May 27, 2017
Written in the Stars
Written in the Stars
Fri, May 26, 2017
Radio’s Not Dead!
Radio’s Not Dead!
Wed, May 24, 2017
Rise of the Gipper
Rise of the Gipper
Tue, May 23, 2017
American Stories
American Stories
Fri, May 19, 2017
All About Eastie
All About Eastie
Thu, May 18, 2017
Greetings from Cypress
Greetings from Cypress
Tue, May 16, 2017
Cover Yourself
Cover Yourself
Fri, May 12, 2017
The Why of War
The Why of War
Thu, May 11, 2017
Rock ‘n’ Roll Eye
Rock ‘n’ Roll Eye
Wed, May 10, 2017
A Human Right or Not?
A Human Right or Not?
Tue, May 09, 2017
Medicare 101
Medicare 101
Sat, May 06, 2017
Ready Made Socks
Ready Made Socks
Sat, May 06, 2017
They Fought / We Ride
They Fought / We Ride
Thu, May 04, 2017
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Having Trouble Sleepzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Tue, May 02, 2017
Click OK to Accept
Click OK to Accept
Mon, May 01, 2017
The Return of Under the Covers
The Return of Under the Covers
Sat, April 29, 2017
Rock ‘n’ Roll/Show ‘n’ Tell 2
Rock ‘n’ Roll/Show ‘n’ Tell 2
Fri, April 28, 2017
Rock ‘n’ Roll/Show ‘n’ Tell
Rock ‘n’ Roll/Show ‘n’ Tell
Mon, April 24, 2017
It’s Written in the Stars…
It’s Written in the Stars…
Sat, April 22, 2017
Mccain in Kosovo
Mccain in Kosovo
Fri, April 21, 2017
When Punk was Punk
When Punk was Punk
Thu, April 20, 2017
Rebel Power
Rebel Power
Thu, April 20, 2017
When Boston Rode the EL
When Boston Rode the EL
Tue, April 18, 2017
The Evolution of Thought
The Evolution of Thought
Mon, April 17, 2017
Patriots Day
Patriots Day
Fri, April 14, 2017
Case Closed Dudley
Case Closed Dudley
Wed, April 12, 2017
DC Dirty Tricks
DC Dirty Tricks
Tue, April 11, 2017
The Kindness of Strangers
The Kindness of Strangers
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