Explain Boston to Me

Talking about the rise and fall of Boston Market née Boston Chicken with this week. Things got a little heady.

Talking about Boston's quirky/maddening/unique cartography with , author of "Boston in 50 Maps."

Boston's Chinese community has a long and vibrant history. Writer Richard Auffrey (aka the Passionate Foodie) has dedicated hundreds of blog post to exploring the stories and myths around this essential part of the city. Here he shares a couple iconic Chinese-American dishes that were born in Boston.

Writer Glenn Stout talks about Fenway Park in the 1980s.

, writer of the talk "I'm from Bobby Brown Boston," speaks about the lack of attention given to city's vibrant Black community, with special credit due to his native .

Talking history and the cold reception the Irish received in Boston with Professor Hidetaka Hirota.

I will never again drive to Gillette Stadium.

A couple of alums explain to me the "Jumbos" of it all. .hannah6

Times they are a-changin', even at Boston's storied private clubs. Thank you to guest Ken Turino for his insights. (Pics of The 'Quin House and St. Botolph Club.)

Anne Hutchinson, feminist hero??? Guest Lori Rogers-Stokes helps us get to the bottom of this Puritan tall tale. We did lots of myth-busting in this episode.