Episodes
Author of "Home Made: A Story of Grief, Groceries, Showing Up--and What We Make When We Make Dinner," Liz Hauck sits down with Councilor O'Malley on a special discussion on her book. The episode include a Q&A. Liz Hauck is an educator and writer from Boston, Massachusetts. She has lived in four cities, worked in three schools and one hospital, and her community service projects have included teaching literacy in a shelter for people surviving homelessness, digging an outhouse on a...
Published 10/08/21
Published 10/08/21
Boston City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu joins Councilor O'Malley on the 71st episode of the O'Pod where they discuss her time working for Mayor Menino, the challenges of campaigning during COVID-19, what they'll miss about the Council the most, and their favorite spots in Boston to go during the pandemic.
Published 08/13/21
Councilor O'Malley is joined by District 9 Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon for the 70th Episode of the O'Pod. They discuss her amazing journey from Ireland to the United States, her involvement in campaigns and community activism over the years, and her experience in her first term as a Councilor. Follow Councilor O'Malley on twitter at @MattOMalley and Councilor Breadon @LizBreadon
Published 07/16/21
Councilor O'Malley is joined by At-Large Boston City Councilor & Mayoral Candidate Annissa Essaibi George for the 69th Episode of the O'Pod. They discuss baseball, life before the pandemic, and (of course) her very famous pandemic puppy. Follow Councilor O'Malley on twitter at @MattOMalley and Councilor Essaibi George @AnnissaForBos
Published 07/01/21
Councilor O'Malley is joined by District 4 City Councilor & Mayoral Candidate Andrea Campbell for the 68th Episode of the O'Pod. They discuss her campaign, what's changed in their lives since she was last on the podcast four years ago, & what they hope to see for their districts in the future. Follow Councilor O'Malley on twitter at @MattOMalley and Councilor Campbell @AndreaForBoston.
Published 06/24/21
Councilor O'Malley sits down with District 8 City Councilor Kenzie Bok to discuss her experience on the Council, life during the pandemic, and their favorite areas of the city. Aside from her work as a Councilor, Kenzie also teaches at Harvard University on Justice in Housing. Follow Councilor O'Malley on twitter at @MattOMalley and Councilor Bok @KenzieBok.
Published 05/20/21
Councilor O'Malley sits down with returning guest John Tobin to discuss life after being a Councilor, fatherhood, and how life has changed over the course of the pandemic. John Tobin serves as Vice President of City and Community Affairs at Northeastern University and is a comedy club manager in Boston and Massachusetts. Follow Councilor O'Malley on twitter at @MattOMalley and John Tobin at @tobinpresents.
Published 04/30/21
[Recorded June 18, 2020] State Representative Jon Santiago (9th Suffolk District) joined Councilor Matt O'Malley to discussed the intersections of the impacts of COVID-19 and racial disparities and Rep. Santiago's path to public service.
Published 04/29/21
Professor Tom Bollyky Senior Fellow for Global Health, Economics, and Development and Director of the Global Health Program at the Council on Foreign Relations joins Boston City Councilor Matt O'Malley for a discussion on COVID-19.   Follow Tom on Twitter at @TomBollyky.
Published 04/27/20
Councilor O'Malley sits down with Senator Mike Rush for the 63rd episode of the O'Pod. Tune in to learn about Senator Rush's path to public service and his work in supporting Veteran's services.  Follow Councilor O'Malley on Twitter at @MattOMalley and Senator Rush at @SenatorMikeRush.
Published 03/11/20
On this week's episode, Councilor O'Malley sits down with Chris Lovett and chats about his path to BNN News and how local politics and media have evolved over the years. Chris Lovett is the news director and anchor for BNN News (Neighborhood Network News).  Tune into BNN on Comcast 9 and RCN 15, Monday through Friday 5:30, 9:30, 11:00 pm. Streamed live on bnnmedia.org.
Published 02/27/20
Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Representative Adrian Madaro and chats about everything from the impact Boston Latin School and the Ward Fellowship had made on their public service careers to the best place to eat in the First Suffolk District.  Follow Rep. Madaro on Twitter at @AdrianMadaro and Councilor O'Malley at @MattOMalley.
Published 11/27/19
On October 11th 2019, Councilor Matt O'Malley held his 250th(ish) office hours in West Roxbury at Local 338 Bagels and Coffee. Councilor O'Malley met with constituents and discussed issues around the neighborhood over complimentary bagels and homemade spreads (it was his treat!) This episode features neighbors who share their love for the neighborhood of West Roxbury and for its great sense of community.
Published 10/31/19
Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Treasurer Deb Goldberg to discuss programs from the Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts. Treasurer Goldberg shares about her experience as a former businesswoman and local elected leader.   Follow Treasurer Goldberg on Twitter at @DebGoldbergMA and Councilor O'Malley on Twitter at @MattOMalley.  
Published 09/12/19
Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Coach Mike Ferullo, the President and Founder of the Boston Bulldogs Running Club. The Boston Bulldogs is a running club for people in recovery or affected by addiction.  Coach Mike is a clinical social worker, who in the course of his recovery, found solace and wellness in running. To learn more about the Boston Bulldog running club, check out their website at www.bostonbulldogsrunning.com.
Published 08/26/19
Councilor Matt O’Malley sits down with Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz to chat about politics, their experiences running for office, and favorite open spaces and restaurants. They also discussed what advice they would share with their past selves when they were first elected to office. Follow Senator Chang-Díaz at @SoniaChangDiaz and Councilor O'Malley at @MattOMalley.
Published 08/22/19
Councilor O'Malley sits down with Dr. Brenda Cassellius to discuss her new role as the Superintendent of Boston Public Schools. Previously, Dr. Cassellius served as Minnesota's commissioner of education. Dr. Cassellius shares her story of what led her to a life of teaching and learning. Follow Dr. Brenda Cassellius on Twitter @BCassellius and Councilor Matt O'Malley on Twitter @MattOMalley
Published 08/09/19
Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Gus Bickford, the Chair of the Mass Democratic Party to discuss politics in Massachusetts and nationally. Gus was elected as the Party's Chair in 2016. Gus also spent 20 years as a survey researcher and database developer for Democratic and progressive organizations. Follow Councilor O'Malley and Gus on Twitter at @MattOMalley and @gusbic  
Published 07/19/19
Councilor O'Malley and his team say goodbye to Jamaica Plain liaison Will Poff-Webster who will be starting at Yale Law School in the Fall! In this episode, members of Team O'Malley share their favorite memories of Will. Tune in to listen to a cover of Hamilton, Team O'Malley's favorite sayings, as well as Will's friends and family's farewell messages.  Bye for now, Will!
Published 07/12/19
Councilors Matt O'Malley, Tim McCarthy and Josh Zakim discuss their thoughts on the finale of Game of Thrones in a special episode of the O'Pod. Share your thoughts about the final episode on Twitter by tagging @MattOMalley and #OPod!
Published 05/23/19
Councilor Matt O'Malley chats with Bret LaBelle, a Boston Police Department Sergeant and reality show contestant. Bret was a contestant on Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X for Season 33 and currently on The Amazing Race for Season 31. Bret also hosts a podcast called "In the Drunk Tank with Bret and Larry." Bret shares his experience with both shows with Councilor O'Malley and his wife, Kathryn. Follow on Twitter: @MattOMalley @KathrynNiforos and @BretLaBelle
Published 05/16/19
Councilor Matt O'Malley chats with comedian Jimmy Tingle about his path to comedy and politics growing up in Cambridge, MA. Jimmy is also the founder of “Humor for Humanity” and was a 2018 candidate for Lt. Governor in Massachusetts.  Follow Jimmy Tingle on Twitter at @JimmyTingle Councilor O'Malley then sits down with Lou Antonellis, the Business Manager of IBEW Local 103. Lou has spent thirty years with IBEW and advocates for union rights, as well as a renewable energy future for jobs. ...
Published 04/19/19
Councilor O'Malley sits down with Mayor Marty Walsh for the 50th episode of the O'Pod to discuss his experience serving as the Mayor of the City of Boston for his second term. Mayor Walsh talks about his first election as a State Rep for the 13th Suffolk District. He also shares what an honor it is to serve in this position as someone who is sober.    Follow Mayor Walsh and Councilor O'Malley on Twitter at @Marty_Walsh and @MattOMalley
Published 04/05/19
Councilor O'Malley sits down with community members of District 6 in a special episode of the O'Pod. Both the West Roxbury Branch Library and the Connolly Branch Library will be hosting exciting events on Monday, April 1st and throughout the month.  In this four-part episode, Councilor O'Malley first checks in with Jamaica Plain liaison Will Poff-Webster on upcoming events. He then heads over to the West Roxbury Branch Library to meet with Wilma Rosenberg and Margaret Dale, volunteers at...
Published 03/29/19