Episodes
Why is Boston called The Hub? Do people still use the term Beantown? What are the full origins of the Boston Common Holiday Tree from Halifax? Learn about all this and much more with the host of Boston’s first history podcast.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 11/20/24
Published 11/20/24
Drew Carter discusses being the voice of the Celtics, his approach to the role, and the legendary shoes that he’d never try to fill.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 11/06/24
Join popular UK podcaster Portia Jones for another limited series episode as she delves into Boston’s sports scene. Portia visited our sports hub earlier this year, and connected with Boston's legendary fields, courts, and rinks, while trying to understand the rules and culture of American sports from a very British perspective.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 10/23/24
Join popular UK podcaster Portia Jones for a limited series episode as she delves into Boston’s food scene - from chowder to Chinese cuisine, dumplings, cannoli, cocktail bars, breweries, and more.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 10/09/24
Embrace Boston CEO discusses the journey to The Embrace monument unveiling, the Kings' legacy in Boston, and upcoming projects.https://www.embraceboston.org/https://www.instagram.com/embracebos/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 08/21/24
The Inn at Hastings Park and Wulf’s Fish discuss their sustainability partnership as well as upcoming 250th anniversary events in Lexington.https://wulfsfish.com/https://www.innathastingspark.com/https://www.instagram.com/trishaperezkennealy/?hl=enhttps://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 08/07/24
Local media celebs dish on Boston's food scene, the launch of the Meet Boston TV show, and share an exciting announcement for the fall!Meet Boston with Billy & Jenny is an innovative new program helmed by two of New England’s most trusted television personalities, Emmy Award-winners Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson. Airing on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. ET and Sundays at 9:30 p.m. on NESN and streaming on the NESN 360 app, the 30-minute lifestyle program is the first of its kind, showcasing the f...
Published 07/24/24
Boston Duck Tours CEO Cindy Brown and Life is Good COO John Jacobs join Boston Found to discuss the evolution of their brands and how they came together to collaborate on their 30th anniversary celebrations.https://www.instagram.com/bostonducktours/?hl=enhttps://bostonducktours.com/https://www.instagram.com/lifeisgoodco/?hl=enhttps://www.lifeisgood.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 07/10/24
Boston Pops Artistic Director Dennis Alves shares memories and insights related to Boston Pops seasonal traditions, from the 4th of July Esplanade concert to Tanglewood and the Holiday Pops. Dennis discusses his work with iconic conductors Arthur Fiedler, John Williams and Keith Lockhart. Dennis Alves is Director of Artistic Planning for the Boston Pops. He oversees all aspects of Pops program planning at Symphony Hall and Tanglewood, private corporate programs and fundraisi...
Published 06/26/24
Dr. Bob Krim and Anna Dunbar discuss the creation of the Innovation Trail of Boston. The trail reveals four centuries of innovation in Boston, more than 450 discoveries and creations that have changed the nation and the world. Learn more about the sites and how to explore the trail on your own or with a guide. https://www.instagram.com/bostoninnotrail/https://linktr.ee/innovationtrail https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 06/12/24
Nat Sheidley discusses the emergence of Revolutionary Spaces, the history of protest inBoston, the unfinished business of the American Revolution, the irony of PhillisWheatley’s liberation, and the multiple struggles for freedom that still define the United States.Nathaniel Sheidley is President and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces, a non-profitorganization that stewards Boston’s Old State House and Old South MeetingHouse. He was formerly Executive Director of the Bostonian Society andAssistant Pr...
Published 05/29/24
Memorial Day weekend in Boston has long been a time to get together with family and friends, and since 2013 the Boston Calling Music Festival has been synonymous with the long weekend. Metallica, The Foo Fighters, St. Vincent, Lizzo, Eminem, Travis Scott, Nine Inch Nails, and just about every other big band in the the world has played the event now held at The Harvard Athletic Complex.Martha Sheridan waves her backstage pass and talks to Boston Calling co-founder Brian Appel, who explai...
Published 05/15/24
Building a new neighborhood in an historic city, Ariel Foxman joins Boston Found to discuss making memories in Seaport and the thoughtful and intentional strategies that have driven that process. Learn all about Seaport and find out what’s next for Boston’s most modern area. https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/https://www.instagram.com/seaportbos/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 05/01/24
As long time Boston Celtics announcer Mike Gorman steps away from the microphone, hear some of his favorite behind the scenes moments from a truly amazing career. https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 04/17/24
Three professionals in Massachusetts hospitality talk with Martha Sheridan about GMID, Global Meetings Industry Day happening on April 11th. Patty Lloyd of The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Diane DiAntonio of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, and Laura Elkman of Davios Restaurants celebrate the industry that makes Massachusetts and Boston tick; Conferences, Meetings, and Conventions! Which one of these women had to book a "Water Skiing Squirrel" from LA for an event? Find out on this...
Published 04/04/24
Glenn Jones shares his thoughts on Boston’s evolution as a city and the changing demographics since his time at Emerson College. Glenn provides a unique perspective from his career in both tourism and media in Boston and Bermuda.  “There has been a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (in Boston) and I wanted to report on those issues" Glenn...
Published 04/03/24
Martha Sheridan talks with Collin Knight, founder of Live Like a Local Tours, to discover Boston's hidden gems of food, history, and culture. Take a deeper dive into the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester and Jamacia Plain, and hear about the connections to each area that Collin's walking tours provide. https://www.instagram.com/livelikealocaltoursboston/ https://www.facebook.com/Livelikealocaltoursboston/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 03/20/24
Entrepreneur and activist Paul English, who launched Kayak among many other startups, discusses tech in the travel space, the impact of AI, upcoming ventures, and his founding role in Embrace Boston and it's iconic memorial.  Paul's X: https://twitter.com/englishpaulm?lang=en https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 03/06/24
Shirley Leung joins the Boston Found podcast to discuss the city’s diverse people and neighborhoods, eclectic culinary scene, the future of downtown, and her own travel experiences. https://twitter.com/leung?lang=en https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 02/21/24
Martha Sheridan sits down with Jacqueline Church, Founder of Boston Chinatown Tours, to discuss the culture, history, art and food scene that define Boston’s ever-evolving Chinatown, as well as plans for Lunar New Year celebrations in the neighborhood. Jacqueline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jccraves/ https://www.instagram.com/fanchinatown/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 02/09/24
Martha Sheridan is joined by New England Patriots play-by-play voice Bob Socci and two-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Ninkovich to discuss their experiences with the big game plus their thoughts on the current state of the Patriots and the big changes happening with the team. Bob Socci twitter: https://twitter.com/BobSocci?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Rob Ninkovich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nink50/?hl=en https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 02/07/24
Meet Boston CEO Martha J. Sheridan is joined by Big Night Entertainment founder Ed Kane and restaurateur extraordinaire Nia Grace to discuss Boston's vibrant and thriving nightlife and entertainment scene. Nia: https://www.instagram.com/msniagrace/?hl=en https://www.gracebynia.com/ Ed: https://www.instagram.com/roller99/?hl=en https://bignightlive.com/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 01/24/24
Meet Boston CEO Martha J. Sheridan discusses the complicated and inspiring legacy of Phillis Wheatley with British-Nigerian playwright Ade Solanke and Boston poet laureate Porsha Olayiwola.  The conversation explores how Wheatley's legacy still resonates today and continues to impact the work of influential figures such as Solanke and Olayiwola, both of whom refer to Wheatley as their "writing...
Published 01/10/24
Host Martha Sheridan discusses the state of the US travel and tourism economy with two key industry leaders, Geoff Freeman; President and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, and Chris Thompson; President and CEO of Brand USA.  Topics include the lagging return of international visitation, policy and visa challenges, forecasts for 2024, and critical issues such as sustainability in the travel space https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/
Published 12/27/23