Shows
DotLifeS2E14: Buying Local: How the Holiday Season Looks from Dorchester’s BookstoreThis week, we review holiday buying trends at Dorchester's bookstore, Just Book-ish with co-founder Porsha Olayiwola. Bill Forry and Seth Daniel from the Dorchester Reporter walk us through the week's news, and preview the big Bills/Patriots matchup this weekend. Merry Merry plays a Tiny Dot concert. 3:24 News of the week with Bill and Seth46:29 Holiday shopping at Just Book-ish with Porsha Olayiwola1:24:59 Tiny Dot Concert with Merry Merry
2025-12-121h 44
DotLifeS2E13: An Independent Voice in Dorchester’s Pharmacy CommunityMike Wilson, owner and pharmacist at Crawford Drugs on Dorchester Avenue, joined the podcast this week to talk about independent pharmacies and the overarching Dorchester pharma landscape that has seen several recent exits. Bill Forry returns from the Dorchester Reporter to discuss the week's news. Jim Lawrence Wilson performs a Tiny Dot concert.2:51 News of the week with the Dorchester Reporter32:51 A look at the Dorchester pharmacy landscape with Mike Wilson, Crawford Drugs1:00:53 Tiny Dot Concert with Jim Lawrence Wilson
2025-12-051h 41
DotLifeS2E12: A Parish at the CrossroadsIn this Thanksgiving week episode, we take a thoughtful look at St. Brendan’s Parish with John Parsons from the Friends of St. Brendan, including why they’re committed to preserving the parish’s legacy and how they kept its doors open. Abiah Floyd performs a Tiny Dot Concert.:16 A look at St. Brendan's with John Parsons25:58 Tiny Dot Concert with Abiah Floyd
2025-11-281h 00
DotLifeS2E11: What Comes After Carney Hospital?This week, we talk with Tom O’Brien of HYM and Rev. Jeffrey Brown of My City at Peace about the early redevelopment of the former Carney Hospital site. They outline the process, possibilities for the campus, and how they’re engaging the community as plans take shape. Seth Daniel from the Dorchester Reporter covers this week's news. Tizy performs a Tiny Dot concert.5:04 News of the week with the Dorchester Reporter52:49 Revisiting the former Carney Hospital with Tom O'Brien and Rev. Jeffrey Brown1:40:37 Tiny Dot with Tizy
2025-11-211h 56
DotLifeS2E10: Where Legacies Begin: DOT New Business RevueWe recently spoke about legacy businesses in Dorchester - the OGs that made Dorchester special. But we don’t want to neglect our newest businesses - those that opened within the last year. So we tracked down two entrepreneurs - both female, by the way - to learn more about running a new business in Dorchester. As always, the Dorchester Reporter crew brought us the week's headlines, and Asiavu played a Tiny Dot concert.3:20 News with the Dorchester Reporter31:53 Checking in with the latest DOT businesses1:04:18 Tiny Dot concert with Asiavu
2025-11-141h 27
DotLifeS2E9: Dorchester Neighborhood Series Visits Melville ParkThis week we met with Doreen Treacy and Bill MacDonald of the Melville Park Association to learn why their neighborhood is great beyond Halloween and architecture (though those are great too!). Bill Forry and Chris Lovett of the Dorchester Reporter recapped elections and other neighborhood news. Lover Eve played a Tiny Dot concert. 3:08 News from the Dorchester Reporter42:50 A visit to Melville Park 1:20:24 Tiny Dot concert with Lover of Eve
2025-11-071h 45
DotLifeS2E8: DotLife UK EditionOn this week's episode, Erin visited the OG Dorchester - in Dorset County, UK. Here she learned about the original Dorchester colonists who departed the UK for the new colonies, as well as the prehistoric and Roman relevance of Dorchester, and what the town with the shared toponym is like today. Bill Forry joined the news segment and a jazz trio performed the Tiny Dot concert live from the Old Blue Last pub in London.3:35 News with the Dorchester Reporter27:39 Dorchester to Dorchester: Visiting our UK Toponym1:53:55 Tiny Dot Concert with the jazz trio from The...
2025-10-312h 14
DotLifeS2E7: How Small Businesses Build LegaciesThis week's show featured Aliesha Porcena, director of small business for the City of Boston, and Linda Dorcena Forry, 2x small business owner and Legacy Business Award Winner, discussing the importance of small businesses in Dorchester. Bill Forry hosted the news segment again this week, and brought Seth Daniel and Yawu Miller from the Dorchester Reporter in on the action. The Emberists performed at Tiny Dot Concert.:55 News headlines with The Dorchester Reporter41:30 Aliesha Porcena and Linda Dorcena Forry talk about small business and the Boston Business Legacy Awards1:12:30 Tiny...
2025-10-241h 35
DotLifeBonus: News of the Week 10/17/2025Erin's on the road this week so it's just a short interim news report, but Bill Forry from The Dorchester Reporter brought a team of aces to deliver the news. Co-Publisher Linda Dorcena Forry and Staff Reporter Cassidy McNeeley joined Bill to dive into the week's news, including updates about the city election, UMass Boston enrollment news, Connecticut pizzerias making inroads in Dorchester, and Dorchester soccer.
2025-10-1830 min
DotLifeS2E6: A Walk Along Dorchester’s GreenwayThis week, Paul Nutting and Maria Lyons, board members at the Neponset Greenway Council joined the podcast to talk about our fantastic multi-use trail. Bill Forry brought the week's news with a cameo from The Record Co.'s Bobby Boyd. RLX (The Ray Liriano Experience) invited us to their space for a Tiny Dot Concert.:36 Neighborhood news recap with The Dorchester Reporter38:46 All about the Neponset Greenway with Paul and Maria1:31:10 Tiny Dot Concert with The Ray Liriano Experience
2025-10-102h 01
DotLifeS2E5: Distilling in the CityOn this week's episode, Will Willis of Bully Boy Distilling and Matt Nuernberger of GrandTen Distilling discuss the ins and outs of the spirits industry in Boston. Seth Daniel from the Dorchester Reporter talks sports, news, and radiator relics. Karim performs a Tiny Dot Concert.12:00 News with Seth Daniel48:22 Urban Distilleries with Bully Boy and GrandTen1:46:44 Tiny Dot Concert with Karim
2025-10-032h 17
DotLifeS2E4: Multilanguage LearningDr. Yves Salomon-Fernández, president of Urban College, joined the podcast this week to talk about how the institution supports Dorchester and the surrounding area, particularly non-native English speakers, through accredited degree and certificate programs and workforce development. Bill Forry brought the week's headlines and a few headlines from years past. DJ Beas played a Tiny Dot concert.
2025-09-301h 11
DotLifeS2E3: Dorchester has Night Life?Corean Reynolds, Director of Nightlife Economy for the City of Boston, and Kurt McLaughlin, Managing Partner of Dorchester's Sorrel & Lime, joined the pod to talk about night life in Dorchester and beyond. Bill Forry and Erin connected via Zoom to talk about this week's headlines and happenings. mynameisblueskye performed a Tiny Dot Concert complete with original poetry.2:41 News of the week with Bill Forry, Dorchester Reporter26:38 Night Life in Dorchester and Beyond with Corean Reynolds and Kurtis McLaughlin1:04:19 Tiny Dot Concert with mynameisblueskye
2025-09-191h 33
DotLifeS2E2: The Library Belongs to EveryoneBill Forry and Yawu Miller join the podcast from the Dorchester Reporter to recap Boston's preliminary election results, including the mayoral race, at-large city council seats and District 7. Lisa Pollack, Chief Communications and Strategy Officer with the BPL, talks about libraries in Dorchester and throughout Boston. Richie Parsons and Elisa Birdseye play a Tiny Dot concert.:15 News recap with Bill Forry and Yawu Miller of the Dorchester Reporter42:21 Lisa Pollack from Boston Public Library on Dorchester branches, library services, and the role of libraries in democracy1:31:27 Tiny Dot concert with...
2025-09-121h 58
DotLifeS2E1: Boston is a Union CityWe spoke with union leaders about how Dorchester is at the heart of the Boston labor movement. Jiggin' at the Jug, which is playing two shows at The Strand on September 6, gave us a sneak preview for this week's Tiny Dot. Bill Forry joined to kick off football season and discuss the election.
2025-09-051h 33
DotLifeEpisode 15: Dog Days of SummerIn our final episode of the season, Erin talks about dogs with Mark Armour of The Pooped Pooch and Andrea Viveiros of Connect The Dogs. Erin and Bill Forry cover Dorchester Reporter headlines and pontificate about season one of DotLife. Codeswitch plays a Tiny Dot Concert.This week's special podcast music was composed by Codeswitch.
2025-07-251h 20
DotLifeEpisode 14: A White Stadium ConversationWorlds collide in this week's episode with 3x the normal number of Bills fans on the pod. Erin joins future Bills fan Bill Forry to highlight the week's news from the Dorchester Reporter. Mike Omenazu from Boston Legacy FC talks about the details of the White Stadium project and the long-term vision for the facility.Former Rochester NY Mayor, former NYS Lieutenant Governor, and lifelong Bills fan Bob Duffy recalls the infamous Paetec Park stadium project in Rochester, and provides perspective on Boston's White Stadium. Former Buffalo resident and...
2025-07-182h 01
DotLifeEpisode 13: A Look at Savin Hill NeighborhoodErin joins Columbia-Savin Hill Civic President Bill Walczak on his roof at the tippy top of Savin Hill. Bill Forry and Erin reconvene in the Dorchester Reporter office to discuss their travels and the week's news. The Fred Woodard Collective plays a Tiny Dot Concert.1:23 News updates with Bill Forry, Dorchester Reporter36:41 A look at Savin Hill neighborhood with Bill Walczak1:16:29 Tiny Dot Concert with The Fred Woodard Collective
2025-07-112h 07
DotLifeEpisode 12: The Battle of Dorchester HeightsOn this Independence Day, we dive into the Revolutionary War Battle of Dorchester Heights with Willy Logan, associate professor of history at Union Adventist University in Lincoln, Neb. Seth Daniel covers this week's news from the Dorchester Reporter assisted by The Force. Poruk plays a Tiny Dot Concert.3:27 News Headlines from the Dorchester Reporter with Seth Daniel33:37 The Battle of Dorchester Heights with Willy Logan1:01:26 Tiny Dot Concert with Poruk
2025-07-041h 20
DotLifeEpisode 11: Cycling DorchesterJack Pelletier from Ashmont Cycles and Mandy Wilkens from Boston Cyclists Union talk about the benefits of a bicycling lifestyle, how beginners can get started, and the best places to ride around DOT. Bill Forry and Erin take a break from the heat in the Dorchester Reporter news room. Phil Berman of Phil and the Flying Leap plays a Tiny Dot Concert.2:33 News from the week with Bill Forry35:58 Bicycling in Dorchester with Jack Pelletier and Mandy Wilkens1:17:43 Tiny Dot Concert with Phil Berman of Phil and the Flying Leap
2025-06-271h 52
DotLifeEpisode 10: Food Access, Security, and JusticeFolks from the Greater Boston Food Bank and Dorchester Community Fridge join the pod to discuss food access, security, and justice in Dorchester. Erin laments the Stanley Cup final with Bill Forry during the new segment with the Dorchester Reporter. Erin meets Paul Willis at Just Book-ish for a Tiny Dot Concert.1:56 - The week's news with Bill Forry, Dorchester Reporter30:49 - Greater Boston Food Bank and Dorchester Community Fridge1:16:32 - Tiny Dot Concert with Paul Willis at Just Book-ish
2025-06-201h 45
DotLifeEpisode 9: Demystifying Cosmetic ProceduresThe team from BostonX in Adams Village demystifies and clarifies cosmetic procedures from Botox to IV hydration and medical weight loss. Erin joins Bill Forry at the Dorchester Reporter HQ to cover the week's news. Travels With Brindle plays a Tiny Dot concert on the banjolele. 1:24 News and Updates with Bill Forry of the Dorchester Reporter30:55 Conversation with Nicole Flaherty and Carrie Doherty from BostonX Med Spa59:53 Tiny Dot Concert with Travels With Brindle
2025-06-131h 26
DotLifeEpisode 8: DOT Queer LifeHappy Pride Month! Erin speaks with Kacie King of DotOut and Hammad Ahmed from Forge, a new bathhouse project in Boston, about the Dorchester Queer scene. Bill and Erin enjoy flavors from the Ice Creamsmith as they talk through the week's news. Eli Shane brings his harp for a Tiny Dot Concert.
2025-06-061h 31
DotLifeEpisode 7: Dorchester WeekendElle Marrone from Dorchfest and Mike Szkolka from the DOT Day Parade Committee talk all things Dorchester Weekend. Bill Forry from the Dorchester Reporter talks about the news but mostly about Milkweed. S&D Duo play a Tiny Dot Concert.
2025-05-301h 40
DotLifeEpisode 6: The Arts and a One Man BandBobby Boyd from The Record Co. and Cat Armistead from Humphreys Street Open Studios discuss the importance of artist spaces in the city of Boston. Bill Forry is done with the Celtics but shares the week's news. Eric Royer, a one-man band, dazzles with a Tiny Dot Concert.3:44 News with the Dorchester Reporter's Bill Forry29:00 Bobby Boyd and Cat Armistead discuss artist space1:13:00 Eric Royer performs a Tiny Dot Concert
2025-05-231h 42
DotLifeEpisode 5: A Look at Ashmont Hill NeighborhoodVicki Rugo and Joe Gildea join to talk about the history of the Ashmont Hill neighborhood and preview the Ashmont Hill Yard Sale, taking place on May 17. The Dorchester Repoter's Bill Forry discusses this week's news and the Celtics resurgence. Daniel Laurent and Jeff 2X perform a Tiny Dot Concert.3:24 News with Bill Forry31:16 Ashmont Hill History and Yard Sale Preview1:01:57 Tiny Dot Concert with Daniel Laurent and Jeff 2X
2025-05-161h 32
DotLifeEpisode 4: Envisioning a Better Future for the Former Carney Hospital SiteDr. Bisola Ojikutu, Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Boston, and Michael Curry, President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, co-chairs of the Dorchester Working Group, discuss the group's recommendations for the former Carney Hospital site. Boston City Councilor John FitzGerald, working group member, adds his perspective on the Carney and provides updates on district three. The Dorchester Reporter's Bill Forry returns with this week's news. Woundikin performs a Tiny Dot Concert.2:37 News recap with Bill Forry/Dorchester Reporter27:25 Interview with Dr. Bisola Ojikutu and Michael...
2025-05-091h 59
DotLifeEpisode 3: Pawpaws and a WalkmanGrowBoston Director Shani Fletcher outlines the city's urban agriculture programs and how they help address food insecurity. The Dorchester Reporter's News Editor Seth Daniel joins with a relic from the '90s to recap the week's news. Cara Lately performs a TinyDot concert.5:45 News recap with Seth Daniel39:01 Interview with Shani Fletcher1:06:00 Tiny Dot Concert with Cara Lately
2025-05-021h 23
DotLifeEpisode 2: The Experience of Running for Public OfficeThis week, DotLife is joined by Brandy Fluker-Reid and Joel Richards to talk about the experience of running for public office. Bill Forry joins to tackle this week's headlines from the Dorchester Repoter, and Robert Thackery performs a Tiny Dot concert at The Record Company.:52 News with Bill Forry31:20: Joel Richards and Brandy Fluker-Reid on Running for Office1:22:15 Tiny Dot Concert with Robert Thackery
2025-04-251h 44
DotLifeEpisode 1: Covering, Repping, and Living in DorchesterBill Forry and Linda Dorcena Forry kick off the podcast by reflecting on 40+ years of Dorchester life, raising a family, covering the news, and representation in public office. 0:35 News of the week with Bill Forry25:04 Bill Forry and Linda Dorcena Forry on covering Dorchester with the Dorchester Reporter and growing up in DOT1:00:00 Tiny Dot Concert with local R&B artist Hakim Hakim
2025-04-191h 20
DotLifeDot Life Podcast TeaserWelcome to Dot Life — the podcast that’s all about what’s happening in Dorchester. Every Friday, well recap the week's news from The Dorchester Reporter, then dive deep into a specific topic. Each episode concludes with a Tiny Dot Concert, a live performance by a local musician. Dot Life is your source of all things Dorchester.
2025-04-1802 min