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The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
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Philly Sports Reports
The Philly Sports Hour with Zach Ciavolella of Philly Sports Network
On this week's edition of The Philly Sports Hour, Zach Ciavolella of Philly Sports Network on the Sixers' moves in free agency. Use code PHILLYSPORTSREPORT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/PHILLYSPORTSREPORTS Save 10% on any order at FOCO: https://foco.vegb.net/PSR Ben's X: https://x.com/BGoldsteinPSR Zach Ciavolella's X: https://x.com/CiavoNBA https://phillysportsreports.com/ X: https://x.com/PhlySprtsReprts Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillysportsreports_ Facebook: https://www...
2024-07-06
1h 01
The Philly BroCast
The Philly BroCast - Episode #81 - Eagles Unbeaten and Red October
LIVE - Philly BroCastWelcome to the Philly BroCast on the Philly Sports Alliance! Hosts @Ryan Reis & @Ryan Fineran bring you the latest News, Notes and Opinions for all your Philadelphia Teams! Tonight the Bros talk about another Eagles Victory as they remain the only unbeaten team in the NFL. Plus we celebrate the Phillies finally making the playoffs after 11 years. Plus Sixers and Flyers Preseason is under way! All this and more on tonight's show! Join us live and comment to be a part of the show!#LaTouraine | #SixPackCoverage | #Eagles | #PSA | #RingTheBell | #PhillySportsTripsSponsors...
2022-11-20
53 min
The Philly BroCast
The Philly BroCast - Episode #80 - Eagles Defeat the Commanders
LIVE - Philly BroCastWelcome to the Philly BroCast on the Philly Sports Alliance! Hosts @Ryan Reis & @Ryan Fineran bring you the latest News, Notes and Opinions for all your Philadelphia Teams! Tonight the Bros talk about the Eagles Victory over the Washington Commanders and the Eagles are now the lone undefeated team in the NFC.Jalen Hurts has taken his game to the next level and is being talked about in the MVP race. The Defense has been lights out the last two games as well. Do the Eagles continue their hot start against D...
2022-11-20
31 min
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 13 - Philly Sports Radio
Episode 13 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast "Talkin Broad" hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Call in to 267-225-3132 leave your best Philly Sports take on our voicemail line and hear your call "aired" on our next weeks show. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio Episode analytics --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-09-01
1h 17
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 12 - Philly Sports Radio
Episode 12 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast "Talkin Broad" hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Call in to 267-225-3132 leave your best Philly Sports take on our voicemail line and hear your call "aired" on our next weeks show. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-08-26
58 min
The Philly BroCast
The Philly BroCast - Episode #79 - Eagles Preseason & Phillies Playoff Hopes
LIVE - Philly BroCastWelcome to the Philly BroCast on the Philly Sports Alliance! Hosts @Ryan Reis & @Ryan Fineran bring you the latest News, Notes and Opinions for all your Philadelphia Teams! Tonight the Bros talk about the Eagles Preseason victory over the Cleveland Browns. Is Cam Jurgens for Real? Did Deon Cain do enough to make the roster? Plus we dive into the Phillies as the playoff race heats up. Harper will be back soon, but will there be enough time to lock down their first playoff spot in years? All this and more on tonight's s...
2022-08-24
50 min
The Philly BroCast
The Philly BroCast - Episode #78 - Phillies Making Moves/Eagles Training Camp
LIVE - Philly BroCastWelcome to the Philly BroCast on the Philly Sports Alliance! Hosts @Ryan Reis & @Ryan Fineran bring you the latest News, Notes and Opinions for all your Philadelphia Teams! Tonight the Bros talk about the Phillies adding pieces at the MLB Trade Deadline. With these 3 moves, plus Segura and Harper set to return, is this enough for the Phightins to make a playoff push? Plus we discuss the Eagles training camp so far as we are less than two weeks away from their first preseason game! Finally we discuss the NBA looking into the S...
2022-08-24
51 min
The Philly BroCast
The Philly BroCast - Episode #77 - Phillies at the All-Star Break
LIVE - Philly BroCastWelcome to the Philly BroCast on the Philly Sports Alliance! Hosts @Ryan Reis & @Ryan Fineran bring you the latest News, Notes and Opinions for all your Philadelphia Teams! Tonight the Bros talk about the Phillies heading into the All-Star Break. Can they continue to sustain this level of play with out Harper and Segura? Do they make any deals at the deadline for the playoff Push? Plus Eagles report to Camp next week! All this and more on tonight's show! Join us live and comment to be a part of the show!
2022-08-24
51 min
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 11 - Philly Sports Radio
Episode 11 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast "Talkin Broad" hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Call in to 267-225-3132 leave your best Philly Sports take on our voicemail line and hear your call "aired" on our next weeks show. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-08-18
1h 08
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 10 - Philly Sports Radio
Episode 10 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast "Talkin Broad" hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Call in to 267-225-3132 leave your best Philly Sports take on our voicemail line and hear your call "aired" on our next weeks show. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-08-12
1h 20
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 009 - Philly Sports Radio
Episode 009 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast "Talkin Broad" hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Call in to 267-225-3132 leave your best Philly Sports take on our voicemail line and hear your call "aired" on our next weeks show. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-08-04
1h 00
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 008 - Philly Sports Radio
Episode 008 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast "Talkin Broad" hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Call in to 267-225-3132 leave your best Philly Sports take on our voicemail line and hear your call "aired" on our next weeks show. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-08-01
1h 15
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 007 - Philly Sports Radio
Episode 007 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast "Talkin Broad" hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Call in to 267-225-3132 leave your best Philly Sports take on our voicemail line and hear your call "aired" on our next weeks show. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-07-21
1h 26
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 006 - Philly Sports Radio
Episode 006 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast "Talkin Broad" hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Call in to 267-225-3132 leave your best Philly Sports take on our voicemail line and hear your call "aired" on our next weeks show. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-07-14
1h 15
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 005 - Philly Sports Radio
Episode 005 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast "Talkin Broad" hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-07-07
1h 45
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 004 - Philly Sports Radio
Episode 4 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast "Talkin Broad" hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-06-30
1h 59
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 003- Philly Sports Radio
Episode 3 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast, hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-06-23
1h 10
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 002- Philly Sports Radio
Episode 2 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast, hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-06-16
1h 47
Talkin Broad
Talkin Broad Episode 001 - Philly Sports Radio
Pilot and episode 1 of a new Philly Sports talk podcast, hosted by Facebook Gamer 'Fightin Philly' and 4-for-4 Philly Sports Fan Gary Luthe. Join the conversation LIVE every Wednesday on Facebook @ http://fb.me/PhillySportsRadio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phillysportsradio/support
2022-06-08
1h 39
The Philly BroCast
The Philly BroCast - Episode #66 - Football Is Here
LIVE - The Philly BroCastWelcome to the The Philly BroCast on the Philly Sports Alliance! Hosts Ryan Reis and Ryan Fineran bring you 4 for 4 Philadelphia sports News, Notes and Opinions! Tonight we will be discussing the Eagles Training camp as we are finally at the start of FOOTBALL!! We break down the new look Eagles Secondary with the signing of Steven Nelson. Plus The Flyers are making moves left and right, but are they any better than last year??? The Phillies trade for a Starting Pitcher as the trade deadline approaches, but will it be enough...
2021-08-05
1h 05
The Philly BroCast
The Philly BroCast - Episode #65 - Eagles Training Camp
LIVE - The Philly BroCastWelcome to the The Philly BroCast on the Philly Sports Alliance! Hosts Ryan Reis and Ryan Fineran bring you 4 for 4 Philadelphia sports News, Notes and Opinions! Tonight we will be discussing the upcoming Eagles Training camp as we are a week away. The Flyers making moves as the Expansion draft is tomorrow, are there more moves to follow? Will Ben Simmons be on the Sixers next Season?? All this and more tonight! Comment to be heard live on air! Go Birds!#EaglesTrainingCamp| #Sixers | #PhiladelphiaEagles | #PSASponsors:Phill...
2021-08-05
1h 05
The Philly BroCast
The Philly BroCast - Episode #64 - Sixers Playoffs
LIVE - The Philly BroCastWelcome to the The Philly BroCast on the Philly Verse! Hosts Ryan Reis and Ryan Fineran bring you 4 for 4 Philadelphia sports News, Notes and Opinions! Tonight we will be discussing the upcoming Sixers Playoff series with the Washington Wizards. How far can this team go, and are we expecting a finals trip this year? Plus we dive into the signing of former Washington Football Team Edge Rusher, Ryan Kerrigan and Former Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson. All this and more on tonight's show! Comment to be heard live on air! 10...9...8......
2021-08-05
48 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Chick Goodroe: Former Burglar & Influential Member of the K&A Gang
Chick Goodroe is a former burglar and influential member of Philly’s infamous K&A Gang. Now, a man who has done his time and moved on to more a more legal lifestyle, Chick joins The Philly Blunt—with K&A Gang author Allen Hornblum—Chick joined us to talk about his entrance into the world of burglary, some of... The post Chick Goodroe: Former Burglar & Influential Member of the K&A Gang appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2021-06-17
49 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Professional Female Wrestler Gabby Ortiz
Gabby Ortiz stands five feet tall. She grew up near 2nd & Somerset in Philly. She was raised in a household of wrestling fans and now she is a champion professional wrestler. Gabby joins The Philly Blunt to talk about how her career began, life as a female in professional wrestling, and her future plans.... The post Professional Female Wrestler Gabby Ortiz appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2021-05-11
38 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Streets Dept’s CONRAD BENNER: Blogger, Podcaster, Activist
Conrad Benner is the person and energy behind Streets Dept. Streets Dept is a “Best of” Philly podcast as well as widely popular street-art blog. The blog is celebrating its 10th year in existence in 2021. Born and raised in Fishtown, Conrad has always had an interest in the arts. We talked about the early... The post Streets Dept’s CONRAD BENNER: Blogger, Podcaster, Activist appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2021-04-12
1h 02
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Allen Hornblum – Prison Experiments, Gangs, and other Philly Tales
Allen Hornblum is an activist, writer, lecturer, and investigative journalist who has tackled some of Philadelphia’s more intense stories. As a worker in the Philly Prison systems, Allen noticed prisoners with bandages all over their skin. He inquired what was going on, which led him to uncover one of the more egregious experiments in Philadelphia... The post Allen Hornblum – Prison Experiments, Gangs, and other Philly Tales appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2021-03-26
1h 07
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Judy Ni – Sharing Love Through Food and Mentoring
Judy Ni is of Taiwanese decent. She started out in the corporate world, but decided to follow food obsession and enter the restaurant world. Starting at the bottom, Judy worked her way to the top at fine dining establishments in the New York City and Philadelphia area. After some years in Philly at Farm &... The post Judy Ni – Sharing Love Through Food and Mentoring appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2021-03-16
38 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Mega Ran – Nerdcore Rapper, Writer, Teacher, Hero
He’s written over 130 songs about the video game Mega Man, which earned him a Guinness World Record, rapped a Comic-Con, taught middle-school kids, and recently wrote a memoir. He is Mega Ran and he’s our guest on this episode of The Philly Blunt. Mega Ran grew up in West Oak Lane and graduated from... The post Mega Ran – Nerdcore Rapper, Writer, Teacher, Hero appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2021-02-17
37 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
WALLIS – The 15-year-old behind the Viral Holiday Song Lonely Christmas
WALLIS, A 15-year-old from the Philly suburbs has released the perfect 2020 Christmas song called, Lonely Christmas. The song has gone viral with over 600K views in less than two weeks and on has garnered mentions on The Today Show’s website Ellen DeGeneres on social media and massive sharing. WALLIS joins us with her father on... The post WALLIS – The 15-year-old behind the Viral Holiday Song Lonely Christmas appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-12-18
30 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. – The Squidmobile, Cephalopods, and Science
Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. is squid crazy, owns the Squidmobile, determined to bridge the gap between scientists and the general public through Skype-A-Scientist, and a resident of Fishtown. She’s also our guest on this episode of The Philly Blunt. McAnulty wasn’t your normal kid. She found joy in digging in the backyard and observing nature and... The post Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. – The Squidmobile, Cephalopods, and Science appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-12-10
49 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Jeffrey McNeill – Merging the Worlds of Hip-Hop and Classical Music
Jeffrey McNeill, or as he’s better known Thee Phantom, is a Philly native who is the leader of the Illharmonic Orchestra, where he combines the world of hip-hop and classical music. McNeill started on his journey at the age of eight when he mashed up the Beastie Boys with Beethoven. McNeill has traveled the world... The post Jeffrey McNeill – Merging the Worlds of Hip-Hop and Classical Music appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-12-01
45 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Queer Eye’s Tyreek Wanamaker Talks Show and Life
Season 5 Episode 4 of Queer Eye in Philadelphia featured Tyreek Wanamaker from Philadelphia. Queer Eye is a fun, inspiring show and the episode with Tyreek may be the most inspirational. Tyreek is our guest on this episode. Tyreek overcame a variety of obstacles in his life including having a brother doing life in prison... The post Queer Eye’s Tyreek Wanamaker Talks Show and Life appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-11-17
49 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Alex Tewfik – Inside Philly’s Food & Drink Scene
Alex Tewfik is a restaurant veteran, who loves both restaurants and writing. He currently covers the Philly restaurant and drink scene for Philly Mag. He joins us to talk about his perspective and experiences in an industry that’s struggling to survive. Ambience was always a major factor into the success of most restaurants. We discuss... The post Alex Tewfik – Inside Philly’s Food & Drink Scene appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-10-19
49 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Antonio “Tone” Johnson: Inside the World of Black Barbershops
Antonio “Tone” Johnson is a photographer who grew up in the West Philly and Overbrook sections of Philly. He’s got a new book out called “You Next: Reflections in Black Barbershops and he’s our guest on this episode of The Philly Blunt. Johnson’s most recent project, You Next, focuses on barber shops as sites for... The post Antonio “Tone” Johnson: Inside the World of Black Barbershops appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-10-09
42 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Arnetta Johnson – The Jazz Disrupter
Trumpeter Arnetta Johnson has performed on the world’s stage, she’s only 26 with a bright future, and she’s our guest on this episode of The Philly Blunt. At 13, Arnetta Johnson decided to take up trumpet at Camden, New Jersey’s High School for the Creative & Performing Arts in an effort to get out of... The post Arnetta Johnson – The Jazz Disrupter appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-10-01
43 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Greg Seltzer – The Man Behind Philly Music Fest
He’s a CPA, mergers & acquisitions attorney, author, and founder of the Philly Music Fest. He is Greg Seltzer and he’s our guest on this episode of The Philly Blunt. By day, Greg Seltzer is a major player in the world of mergers and acquisition law. By night, he’s an author of two books The... The post Greg Seltzer – The Man Behind Philly Music Fest appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-09-16
39 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Inga Saffron – Pulitzer Prize-Winning Architecture Critic
Inga Saffron came to Philadelphia in 1985 to work as the Philadelphia Inquirer as a Suburban Reporter. She spent five years as the Inquirer’s Eastern European correspondent and eventually became their architecture critic in 1999. Since then, she’s been writing about Philadelphia’s changing skyline and neighborhoods. In 2014 she won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism... The post Inga Saffron – Pulitzer Prize-Winning Architecture Critic appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-09-16
39 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
BAMM ROSE – Fighting for Sex-Workers’ Rights and More
BAMM ROSE, a retired stripper, is the founder and CEO of Stilettos, Inc, a non-profit that works for improved and safer working conditions for strippers and sex workers in the Philly area. She has also organizes the Philly Stripper Strike to bring awareness to the racism and colorism in gentlemen’s clubs and to the harassment... The post BAMM ROSE – Fighting for Sex-Workers’ Rights and More appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-08-23
32 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Dr. Stephen Klasko – The Most Honest Man in Healthcare
Dr. Steven Klasko is the CEO of Jefferson Health, named the #2 Most Influential Person in Healthcare, and probably the most honest healthcare executive in the country. In this interview he spills the dirt on the issues of government, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and pharmaceuticals and how to make the country better and healthier for... The post Dr. Stephen Klasko – The Most Honest Man in Healthcare appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-08-09
1h 18
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Terrill Haigler – Philly’s Favorite Trash Man
Philly’s favorite trash man, Terrill Haigler, joins us to talk Philly trash. In a city that prides itself on being blue collar, it should come as no surprise that its latest viral sensation is a sanitation worker. Terrill Haigler saw that a storm was brewing Philly, people angry at the trash department without understanding why... The post Terrill Haigler – Philly’s Favorite Trash Man appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-08-02
41 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
A. Charles Peruto, Jr. – Legendary Criminal Defense Attorney
A. Charles “Chuck” Peruto, Jr. may be the biggest name in Philly criminal defense work. He wasted no time in making a name for himself in his 20s, taking the case of the Whitman Park Sniper. A few years later, he represented Joey Coyle, an unemployed longshoreman who stumbled across a bag filled with $1.2... The post A. Charles Peruto, Jr. – Legendary Criminal Defense Attorney appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-07-23
51 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
DAMON C. WILLIAMS – Philly’s First Rap Columnist
We sit down with Damon C. Williams. Damon is an award-winning journalist having written for the Daily News for a decade and then at Philadelphia Tribune. A bulk of his work focused on local politics. Damon has also released a memoir available on Amazon called Soul in Ink, the memoirs of a journalist. Maybe more... The post DAMON C. WILLIAMS – Philly’s First Rap Columnist appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-07-21
45 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
BUTCH CORDORA – Philly LGBTQ Media Star & Poker Shark
Philadelphia LGBTQ media star and poker shark Butch Cordora joins The Philly Blunt for a Live Bluntcast via Facebook Live. Butch created and starred in the cable interview show In Bed with Butch. He produced a line of annual calendars posing naked alongside straight naked guys called Straight & Butch, and he recently released a... The post BUTCH CORDORA – Philly LGBTQ Media Star & Poker Shark appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-06-26
54 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
FABIOLA CINEAS – Vox Journalist
Former Sr. Editor at Philly Mag and currently a race reporter for Vox (dot) com, Fabiola Cineas, joined us for Bluntcast #19. Fabiola wrote a great piece about the history of Juneteenth of Vox, which they published on Juneteenth (June 19th). She discussed the history of the day and its celebrations, what the learned doing... The post FABIOLA CINEAS – Vox Journalist appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-06-20
1h 02
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
FEMINISTA JONES RETURNS
Feminista Jones is one of the most unapologetically brilliant people in Philadelphia and we guarantee that you will leave this interview with a different perspective on the world than you went into it with. Hear her message to people who have just joined the movement, her thoughts on black gun ownership, and what her thoughts... The post FEMINISTA JONES RETURNS appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-06-18
1h 13
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
NIKKI ALLEN POE – Pot, Police, and Sandwiches
Nikki Allen Poe is a local activist and sandwich shop owner. He recently made headlines when he refused to send sandwiches during the Philly protests and later declared that he would not service police officers in uniform. Poe is also Philly’s leading cannabis activist and played a pivotal role in Philly’s decriminalization of cannabis. We... The post NIKKI ALLEN POE – Pot, Police, and Sandwiches appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-06-12
40 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
MICHAEL COARD – “Angriest Black Man in America”
Activist, journalist, defense attorney, and self-proclaimed “Angriest Black Man in America!”, Michael Coard joins us for Bluntcast #16. We discuss the George Floyd protests here in Philly and around the world. Michael also gave us his opinion on the Rizzo Statue. He actually wanted the statue to remain in place with a few additions to... The post MICHAEL COARD – “Angriest Black Man in America” appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-06-11
1h 08
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Kate Nyx – Musician & Wrestling Costume Maker
Kate Nyx is a folk-rock musician in Philly as well as a nationally recognized costume and luchador mask creator. She is our guest for BLUNTCAST #14. These Bluntcasts air live on Friday nights on our Facebook page. Kate creates honest, grass-roots folks rock that has been garnering local and national attention. From originals to covers,... The post Kate Nyx – Musician & Wrestling Costume Maker appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-05-25
51 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Nikil Saval – PA 1st District Senatorial Candidate
Nikil Saval is Philadelphia’s Democratic Ward Leader of the 2nd Ward and is currently a Pennsylvania Senatorial candidate for the 1st District. He’s also our guest for our pandemic quarantine Bluntcast #13. Nikil was born in Los Angeles, went to school in New York City, and now lives in Philly, where he plans to stay.... The post Nikil Saval – PA 1st District Senatorial Candidate appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-05-22
46 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Joe Gunn – Co-Owner of Pistola’s Empire
Joe Gunn owns Jose Pistola’s, Sancho Pistola’s, and Pistolas Del Sur. He’s also one of the funniest people in the area. He joined us for Bluntcast #12. Joe Gunn went from bartender at Fergie’s to successful restaurateur now owning three restaurants across Philly with locations in Fishtown, Center City, and South Philadelphia. He’s also one... The post Joe Gunn – Co-Owner of Pistola’s Empire appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-05-11
36 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
SLUTCHURCH Performers Honeytree EvilEye & Kitana Kedavra
For BLUNTCAST 11 we are joined by burlesque dancers Honeytree EvilEye and Kitana Kedavra to celebrate the 4th Anniversary of Slutchurch, Philly’s very own heavy metal/BDSM monthly burlesque event. Slutchurch is normally held on the last Tuesday of every month at Raven Lounge at 17th and Sansom. As Honeytree professes, it is an actual church... The post SLUTCHURCH Performers Honeytree EvilEye & Kitana Kedavra appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-05-04
32 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Undertaker John – Inside the Mortuary World
Undertaker John joined us for the LIVE BLUNTCAST #10 to discuss what life in general is like as a Last Responder (Undertaker) during a pandemic and raising a family while living in a funeral home. Undertaker John, known better as John Barnes of McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations has been in the funeral... The post Undertaker John – Inside the Mortuary World appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-05-04
47 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Sandwich King TONY LUKE, JR
Philly restaurateur and sandwich icon, Tony Luke, Jr joins us for our LIVE QUARANTINE BLUNTCAST #9. We all know Tony Luke sandwiches. It’s a brand that is known nationwide as Tony has been on numerous food shows. We guarantee there is a whole other world of Tony Luke, Jr’s life that you may have had... The post Sandwich King TONY LUKE, JR appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-05-03
1h 01
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Philly Detective, Rapper, Actor, Comedian Lawrence Arnell
For Quarantine BLUNTCAST #7 we talked with Philadelphia Police Detective, MC, Comedian, podcast host Lawrence Arnell. This originally aired as part of our LIVE BLUNTCASTS series via Zoom every Friday night on The Philly Blunt Facebook Live page. Lawrence Arnell was born and raised in North Philly. Music was always important to him and he... The post Philly Detective, Rapper, Actor, Comedian Lawrence Arnell appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-05-03
49 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Photographer Kyle Cassidy
West-Philly photographer Kyle Cassidy, who is currently working on photo-documenting essential workers and first responders during COVID-19, joins us for a LIVE BLUNTCAST. Our live Bluntcasts air regularly on Friday evenings via our Facebook page. Kyle has authored numerous photo books and photo essays documenting the lives of roller derby players, gun owners, librarians, those... The post Photographer Kyle Cassidy appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-05-03
48 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Timaree Leigh – Philly’s Burlesque & Sexuality Queen
We talk to Timaree Leigh for BLUNTCAST #5. Timaree is Philly’s Queen of burlesque and sexuality, as well as the host of the popular podcast Sex with Timaree. She talks about how the porn industry is affected by COVID and how the history of burlesque has prepared it for this moment. We cover how gig-economy workers,... The post Timaree Leigh – Philly’s Burlesque & Sexuality Queen appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-03-28
56 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Circle of Hope Pastor Rachel Sensenig
For Bluntcast #4 we zoomed with Pastor Rachel Sensenig of the Circle of Hope church on South Broad Street. Rachel joined us to discuss the impact of the current COVID-19 situation on the church and her congregation. Are people flocking to the church? We also discussed how Churches interact with their members in times of... The post Circle of Hope Pastor Rachel Sensenig appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-03-27
38 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
JUMP Magazine Founder George Miller From Tokyo
Tonight’s Philly Blunt LIVE (aka the Bluntcast) is going to be fascinating. We’ll be chatting with George Miller, a former Philadelphian who is currently living in Tokyo. Miller, previously a journalist at the Inquirer and Philadelphia Weekly, is now the Associate Dean at Temple’s Japan campus. We’ll discuss the move from Philly to Tokyo, how... The post JUMP Magazine Founder George Miller From Tokyo appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-03-24
46 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Victor Fiorillo – Philly’s Most Controversial Writer Returns
For the second BLUNTCAST, Victor Fiorillo of Philly Mag sat with us, drank a cocktail, and provided fascinating insight into how the city is dealing with the current COVID19 conditions from bars staying open to gun sales in Northeast Philly. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the live shows via Facebook Live on... The post Victor Fiorillo – Philly’s Most Controversial Writer Returns appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-03-21
1h 11
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Kenn Kweder – Philly’s Local Rock Star
COVID-19 and social-distancing has changed our collective worlds for the near future. To help us all get by, we’ve decided to do some live Philly Blunt “podcasts” via Zoom, which we are calling BLUNTCASTS. It’s pretty much Philly’s only live, prime-time late-night television show during these unique times as we have decided to go live... The post Kenn Kweder – Philly’s Local Rock Star appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-03-21
52 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
George Martorano – The Longest-Serving First-Time Non-Violent Offender in Federal History
George Martorana is our guest for this episode of the Philly Blunt. In the 1970’s and early 1980’s George was selling marijuana in the Philly area. Some reports say that he was moving upwards of $75 million dollars a year of the stuff. He caught the attention of the FBI and they ended up busting... The post George Martorano – The Longest-Serving First-Time Non-Violent Offender in Federal History appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-03-08
57 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Cornbread the Legend - The World's First Tagger
Philadelphia is a city of firsts. The first public library. The first Fire Department. And, the first person anywhere to graffiti or tag their own name—not a gang name. That person is Darryl McCray, better known as Cornbread and he’s our guest on this episode of The Philly Blunt. Cornbread sat with us at new... The post Cornbread the Legend – The World’s First Tagger appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-02-21
36 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Cecelia The Cuddler: Inside the World of Professional Cuddling
In this episode we sit down with a professional, certified, cuddler named Cecelia. Cecelia is a student who pays her bills cuddling people. Yes, cuddling. We have become an isolated society with the help of electronic devices, headphones, in-home entertainment options like Netflix and Hulu, and online gaming. Human touch has become harder for many... The post Cecelia The Cuddler: Inside the World of Professional Cuddling appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-02-03
38 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Joan Myers Brown: The Mother of Philadelphia Dance
Joan Myers Brown is a Philadelphia icon. She has done more for the world of dance in Philadelphia than anyone and she’s our guest on this episode. Ms. Brown was born in Southwest Philly during the 1930’s. She’s a self-proclaimed “Woodland Avenue Girl.” A high school gym teacher saw her natural talent for dance and... The post Joan Myers Brown: The Mother of Philadelphia Dance appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-01-20
36 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Anthony Moore: West Philly Comedian Making it in NYC
Anthony Moore has been doing comedy for less than a decade, but his resume is better than plenty of veterans on the Philly comedy scene. The St Joe’s graduate has appeared on Kevin Hart’s show Hart of the City, become a regular at the Comedy Cellar, and traveled throughout Europe entertaining the armed forces. The... The post Anthony Moore: West Philly Comedian Making it in NYC appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2020-01-10
41 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Jerry Blavat: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Geator with the Heater, Boss with the Hot Sauce
Philadelphia is not a city of celebrities. It’s a city of legends. And we were lucky enough to sit down with one of the biggest legends of all. Jerry Blavat grew up in South Philly, and by age 13 he was a star dancer on the original (pre Dick Clark) American Bandstand. A few years later,... The post Jerry Blavat: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Geator with the Heater, Boss with the Hot Sauce appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-12-19
1h 07
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Rich Medina: Philly’s World Renown DJ & Producer
Working a lucrative but soul-sucking corporate job in Philadelphia in the mid-90s, Rich Medina knew he wanted more from his life. He had been moonlighting as a DJ, and decided to go all in. It was a risky proposition. But it was one that ultimately paid off, as 25 years later is one of the... The post Rich Medina: Philly’s World Renown DJ & Producer appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-11-27
49 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Dirty Frank’s: The Bar, The Myth, The Legend
There are few bars in Philadelphia that are as universally beloved as Dirty Frank’s. Located on the corner of 13th and Pine since 1933, it is a veritable Philadelphia institution. No-one understands that better than current co-owner Jody Sweitzer, who has worked at Frank’s since 1992 and owned it for the eight years. We talked... The post Dirty Frank’s: The Bar, The Myth, The Legend appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-11-15
55 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
George Anastasia Tells All About the Philly Mob
This episode is tailor-made for any fan of true crime. George Anastasia probably knows more about the Philly Mafia than any other civilian. He covered the Philly Mob and local organized crime for over thirty years for the Philadelphia Inquirer and is currently doing video updates with Dave Schratwieser for PhillyVoice.com. George discussed how a... The post George Anastasia Tells All About the Philly Mob appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-10-22
41 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Ange Branca – Bringing Malaysian Food and Tradition to South Philly
This Episode we sit with Ange Branca owner-chef of Sate Kampar on East Passyunk. Ange tells her story of growing up in a small village in Malaysia and coming to the states to pursue a career in business. Unable to find any authentic Mayalsian restaurants in the area and growing disinterested in the corporate world,... The post Ange Branca – Bringing Malaysian Food and Tradition to South Philly appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-10-07
44 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Cheri Honkala: Homelessness, Heroin, and Helicopters
It’s not often that we interview a guest a few hours after their arrest, but then again, Cheri Honkala is the only guest we’ve had who’s been arrested over 200 times. Quite possibly Philly’s biggest badass, Honkala simply refuses to take no for an answer from our largely ineffectual local government, which has done nothing... The post Cheri Honkala: Homelessness, Heroin, and Helicopters appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-09-26
42 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz: Culture and Coolness with the Strings Diva
This episode we bring you a little culture and coolness. Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz was a bit of a child prodigy on the violin. She landed at the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester where she eventually earned a Masters degree. A drunk driver almost ended her career. Ironically, it was a grandchild of the founder... The post Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz: Culture and Coolness with the Strings Diva appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-09-11
40 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Jonny Mac – He left it all for a truck and some beans.
What do you do if you’re a chef and you open a restaurant that is named Best in Philly and your burger wins Best of Philly? You bail out and open a coffee truck, obviously. That’s exactly what Jonny Mac did. He’s the co-founder of Rival Bros Coffee and he’s our guest on this episode.... The post Jonny Mac – He left it all for a truck and some beans. appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-08-26
43 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Ben Franklin – Philly’s Most Famous Citizen
This is Ben Franklin like you’ve never heard him, obviously. As part of the Philadelphia Podcast Festival, we sat down with Philly most famous and accomplished resident at the National Liberty Museum for our first-ever recording in front of a live audience. Don’t be afraid. This isn’t a boring history lesson. This is Benjamin Franklin... The post Ben Franklin – Philly’s Most Famous Citizen appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-08-12
37 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Elijah Milligan – Cooking for Culture
Elijah Milligan is a chef on a mission. While running his restaurant Stove and Tap in Lansdale, PA, he’s also seeking to shine a light on the skills and accomplishments of African-American chefs in town. He runs a pop-up cooking event called Cooking for Culture, that features local African-American chefs showcasing their skills in various... The post Elijah Milligan – Cooking for Culture appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-07-29
37 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Chris Schwartz: Co-Founder of Philly’s Legendary Ruffhouse Records
He paved the way for rappers to tour Europe while managing Schoolly D and made Cypress Hill, Kris Kross, The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, and Lauryn Hill household names. He is Chris Schwartz, Co-Founder of Ruffhouse Records, which sold over one hundred million records worldwide throughout the 1990’s. Chris has a new book out called, Ruffhouse:... The post Chris Schwartz: Co-Founder of Philly’s Legendary Ruffhouse Records appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-07-15
34 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
John Bolaris: Part 1: Storm of the Century, South Beach, and Survival
John Bolaris was a rock star in Philadelphia from 1990 through the early 2000’s. He wasn’t actually a rock star, but a meteorologist with rock star status. He ran in circles with professional athletes and dated models and playmates, all while being the 3rd highest paid meteorologist in the United States. John is currently a... The post John Bolaris: Part 1: Storm of the Century, South Beach, and Survival appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-07-01
31 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
John Bolaris: Part 2: Storm of the Century, South Beach, and Survival.
John Bolaris was a rock star in Philadelphia from 1990 through the early 2000’s. He wasn’t actually a rock star, but a meteorologist with rock star status. He ran in circles with professional athletes and dated models and playmates, all while being the 3rd highest paid meteorologist in the United States. John is currently a... The post John Bolaris: Part 2: Storm of the Century, South Beach, and Survival. appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-07-01
40 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Marissa the Total Stranger: California, Comedy, and Camming,
This episode is quite unique. We were set up to record on the third floor at The Raven Lounge on Sansom Street. Our guest never showed. Just as we were about to call it a night, in walked a woman who said they double-booked the third floor and she was there to take some photographs.... The post Marissa the Total Stranger: California, Comedy, and Camming, appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-06-17
34 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Jennifer Weiner: Philly’s NY Times #1 Bestselling Author: Part 1
She’s sold over 13 MILLION BOOKS. She’s had a book turned into a movie starring Cameron Diaz. She has championed for women authors to receive the same attention as their male counterparts, and she’s stood for her beliefs, almost to the detriment of her young career. She is the New York Times #1 Bestselling Author... The post Jennifer Weiner: Philly’s NY Times #1 Bestselling Author: Part 1 appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-06-04
33 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Jennifer Weiner: Philly’s NY Times #1 Bestselling Author: Part 2
She’s sold over 13 MILLION BOOKS. She’s had a book turned into a movie starring Cameron Diaz. She has championed for women authors to receive the same attention as their male counterparts, and she’s stood for her beliefs, almost to the detriment of her young career. She is the New York Times #1 Bestselling Author... The post Jennifer Weiner: Philly’s NY Times #1 Bestselling Author: Part 2 appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-06-04
32 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
TOM KEHOE – The Man Behind Yards, Philly’s Most Successful Brewery
When one thinks of the face of Philly beer, Tom Kehoe’s large, happy, face usually comes to mind. He’s the owner and face of Yards Brewing Company, Philadelphia largest brewery. A Haddonfield native, Tom started brewing beers with a hot-plate in his dorm room at Western Maryland University—now known as McDaniel College. While in college,... The post TOM KEHOE – The Man Behind Yards, Philly’s Most Successful Brewery appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-05-13
35 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Ursula Rucker: Philly’s Reigning Queen of Poetry
She’s performed with The Roots. She has recorded five albums. She’s a 2018 Pew Fellowship Award-winner. She’s Philly’s Queen of Poetry and don’t dare call her a “Spoken Word Artist”. She is Ursula Rucker. Ursula Rucker was born and raised in Philly by parents she referred to as “Nicetown Gangster meets South Philly girl” in... The post Ursula Rucker: Philly’s Reigning Queen of Poetry appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-04-29
40 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Craig LaBan: Philly’s Food Authority & Inquirer Restaurant Critic
In this episode of The Philly Blunt, we sit down with the elusive Philadelphia Inquirer Food critic, Craig LaBan. Craig is probably the most powerful person in the Philly food scene as his reviews can often make or break a restaurant. Craig is a true Philly man of mystery. His identity remain unknown, although... The post Craig LaBan: Philly’s Food Authority & Inquirer Restaurant Critic appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-04-15
47 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Han Chiang: Philly’s Most Outrageous Restaurant Owner Talks Being Bullied, Mob Boss Ambitions, and Going to Strip Clubs with the Wu-Tang.
He may be Philadelphia’s most notorious chef. Legend has it that he’s yelled at customers for ordering dishes such as Sweet and Sour Chicken, and even kicked out diners. He came to the US from Taiwan at the age of 13. As the only Asian in his school, he was often bullied. He’s lived in... The post Han Chiang: Philly’s Most Outrageous Restaurant Owner Talks Being Bullied, Mob Boss Ambitions, and Going to Strip Clubs with the Wu-Tang. appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-04-02
40 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
CHIP CHANTRY: He’s Philly’s Funniest Man and has an iTunes #1 Comedy Album to Prove It.
Helium Comedy Club named him Philly’s Phunniest comedian and he recently had the #1 album on the iTunes Comedy Charts. He just returned to Philly from working as a writer on a new Howie Mandel television project. He is Philly’s own Chip Chantry. Chip, a former elementary school teacher, now works full-time as a comedian. Starting... The post CHIP CHANTRY: He’s Philly’s Funniest Man and has an iTunes #1 Comedy Album to Prove It. appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-03-19
38 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Lillian DiPiazza: Inside the Grueling World of a Pennsylvania Ballet Dancer
Ballerinas, according to the NY Times, may be the hardest working people in show business. In an effort to gain insight into the intimidating and grueling world of ballet, The Philly Blunt sat down Lillian DiPiazza, a world-class ballerina and a Principal dancer with the Pennsylvania Ballet, located here in center city. Lillian, or Lilly... The post Lillian DiPiazza: Inside the Grueling World of a Pennsylvania Ballet Dancer appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-03-04
31 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Maleek Jackson: An extraordinary Tale of Incarceration to Inspiration
The 5th of 13 kids in a family that had no adult guidance, Maleek Jackson found himself in trouble early and often. Drug dealing, burglary, B&E, as he says, “I did it all except rape and murder.” At age 16, he was tried as an adult and sent to prison on an 8 to 16... The post Maleek Jackson: An extraordinary Tale of Incarceration to Inspiration appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-02-20
46 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Danya Henninger: Billy Penn, Beers, and the Future of the Press
Danya Henninger is a rarity. She’s from NYC, but considers herself a Philadelphian. She dropped out of an Ivy League university. And, more importantly, she holds a position that few women in the news industry attain—Editor-in-Chief. Danya is the Editor-in-Chief of the Philly news site BillyPenn.com. Billy Penn is unique in the way it delivers... The post Danya Henninger: Billy Penn, Beers, and the Future of the Press appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-02-04
34 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Larry Lavin: Philly’s Former Cocaine King Tells All.
In the mid-1970s, Larry Lavin started attending dental school at Penn. As he says in the podcast, “Things were so different back then.” Drugs flowed freely and casually. In his sophomore year, he joined a fraternity, where one of the brothers sold pot. Larry took his minor operation and expanded it. Soon he was BMOC,... The post Larry Lavin: Philly’s Former Cocaine King Tells All. appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-01-21
44 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Reef the Lost Cauze: Honesty, Empathy & Aging in Hip-Hop
Reef the Lost Cauze has been a force in the Philly and national underground rap since for almost two decades, regularly touring the East Coast and Europe. He’s been a mentor to countless up-and-coming artists and brings a unique blend of passion, empathy and raw emotional honesty to a genre of music where toughness is... The post Reef the Lost Cauze: Honesty, Empathy & Aging in Hip-Hop appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2019-01-07
38 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
The Legendary Wid: Comedy, Collecting, and Culture
He played with Robin Williams, worked with Jonathan Winters, and got high with rock legend Donovan. He’s the The Wid and he just may be the most legendary and widely-respected comedian to have ever called Philadelphia home. He’s not the wealthiest and he can’t pack Lincoln Financial field, but he’s helped pave the way for... The post The Legendary Wid: Comedy, Collecting, and Culture appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2018-12-11
37 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Timaree Leigh: Philly’s Sexuality Queen talks Polyamory, Burlesque, and more.
Timaree is Philly’s sex expert. When she’s not educating, talking, or writing about sex, she’s dancing throughout Philly at various burlesque events. She is Philly’s reigning queen of sexuality. Growing up in Western Nebraska, Timaree always knew she wanted to live in a big city, and she landed in Philly after discovering that nearby Widener... The post Timaree Leigh: Philly’s Sexuality Queen talks Polyamory, Burlesque, and more. appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2018-11-26
37 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Tayyib Smith: Race, the Roots, and Cultural Appropriation
There are few people in Philadelphia with a more varied resume than Tayyib Smith: from working at Le Bec Fin to producing events for the Roots to starting Two. One. Five magazine to founding the coworking space Pipeline, he’s done it all. His company, Little Giant Creative, has also produced an exhibit showing at 600... The post Tayyib Smith: Race, the Roots, and Cultural Appropriation appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2018-11-12
36 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Jennifer Fear Zavala: Punk Rock Chef, Top Chef Alum, South Philly Instigator, Tamale Queen
Jennifer Zavala showed up in Philly in 2007, and not long after appeared on Top Chef, preparing seitan at a time when most people (including the judges) didn’t even know what it was. She bounced around various kitchens, from El Camino Real to The Farmer’s Cabinet to Xochitl, before deciding on something way more punk... The post Jennifer Fear Zavala: Punk Rock Chef, Top Chef Alum, South Philly Instigator, Tamale Queen appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2018-10-29
38 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Fergus “Fergie” Carey: Philly’s Unofficial Mayor
There are few bigger legends in Philadelphia than Fergus “Fergie” Carey. An Irish immigrant who moved here in his early 20s and bartended at McGlinchey’s, in 1994 he and his friend Wajih Abed opened the first new bar to be opened in Philly in years. Named Fergie’s, it would help set off a bar and... The post Fergus “Fergie” Carey: Philly’s Unofficial Mayor appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2018-10-15
32 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Natalie Egenolf: Struggle, Success, and Sports Radio
Natalie Egenolf is on the Philadelphia radio airwaves on 97.5 The Fanatic and NBC Sports Philadelphia TV every day from 2p.m. – 6p.m. as a co-host/update person on the highly-rated Mike Missanelli show. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Natalie’s inspiring journey is one of persistence and passion. Learning a work-ethic from her single-mother, she worked... The post Natalie Egenolf: Struggle, Success, and Sports Radio appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2018-10-01
28 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Filmmaker Tigre Hill Talks Corruption, Controversy and Criticism.
Tigre Hill is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker. Hill catapulted to the national spotlight with his film The Shame of a City, in which he followed the Sam Katz campaign in attempt to unseat Mayor John Street in Philadelphia’s 2003 election. The race gained national attention when an FBI bug was found in Street’s office. The... The post Filmmaker Tigre Hill Talks Corruption, Controversy and Criticism. appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2018-09-22
35 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Victor Fiorillo: The Philly Journalist You Either Love or Hate
We dig into Victor’s background and uncover a common theme. This is a cheap man. It’s exactly that frugalness that placed Victor, an unqualified tech support technician, in Haiti and led to a break that catapulted his remarkable career as a journalist. also the keyboardist and manager of Philly’s very own legend, Martha Graham Cracker.... The post Victor Fiorillo: The Philly Journalist You Either Love or Hate appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2018-09-22
36 min
The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly
Feminista Jones: Race, BDSM, Activism, Hip-Hop & more
The Blunt was honored to have award-winning blogger, community activist, author, kinkster, and feminist Feminista Jones sit down with the crew at the Sawtown Tavern for the debut episode of The Philly Blunt Podcast. Feminista’s writings have been featured in outlets such as the New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, XO, Jane, Salon, EBONY,... The post Feminista Jones: Race, BDSM, Activism, Hip-Hop & more appeared first on The Philly Blunt.
2018-09-22
46 min