Best Populis Podcasts (2025)

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Visiting Dugout Episode 78 — The Team Formally Known As the Oakland Athletics — 2025-04-15 1:00:13

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Die-hard Athletics fan and friend of the podcast Aaron Cameron joined to discuss the Athletics' recent developments, both good and bad. We also discussed the A's coming to Chicago for a series opener on Jackie Robinson Day. While we could've recorded for hours with many side quests, here is a bit of what our lively conversation consisted of: A temp…

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TANGLED HEART STRINGS Episode 7: "Vox Populi, Vox Dei"(The Voice of the People is the Voice of God) 1:27:41

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this compelling episode of Tangled Heart Strings, hosts Mia Grace and Ashley Spitler welcome special guest Trisha H., the acclaimed "Momma of Wolves" bestselling author and TikTok sensation, for a raw and honest conversation about modern relationships health and recovery through the lens of collective wisdom. The episode div…

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Midweek News, Frick Museum, Vox Populi juried show, Philly Theater Week, Seven Funny Bits, Giovanni’s Room, Cecily Brown’s Barnes show and much more 20:04

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Episode 304 – Strap in, art lovers! Roberta, Ryan, Anjali, and Chi pack this week with NYC museum adventures (Frick’s glittering Rembrandts, Odili Odita’s MoMA mural!), Philly Theater Week gems like Seven Funny Bits and Giovanni’s Room, plus urgent talks on trans rights and incarceration.By Ryan deRoche and Roberta

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Midweek News, Portal moves, immigrant video in love park, table sessions, temple film fest, fashion shows, jazz month in philly, happy birthday Calvin and much more

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Episode 307- In this whirlwind Midweek News episode, Roberta’s gushing over baby Calvin (👶✨), Ryan’s back from College of the Atlantic in Maine, Chi’s Brooklyn Flea camera hunt nails that Shibuya vibe, and Anjali celebrates opera in New York. We’ve got Temple’s indie film fest, Moore College’s runway-ready fashion showdown, and Love Park’s after-da…

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Curating Change – Zindzi Harley on Black Museums, Digital Storytelling, and the Future of Art Activism 45:48

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Find more info about Zindzi Harley: ZindziHarley.com Zindzine on IG Click to expand the podcast transcript Logan Cryer: Hey, you are listening to Artblog Radio recorded here in Philadelphia. My name is Logan Cryer, and in this episode you will hear a conversation between myself and the amazing Zindzi Harley. Zindzi Harley is a […]…

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Sox Populi Podcast 188 — LAST PLACE! — 2025-04-14 50:09

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With the White Sox tumbling from first place (OK, they were 2-4, and they were tied for last place at the same time) to last, it was time for Brett Ballantini to assemble Chrystal O'Keefe, Joe Resis and Hannah Filippo to discuss the state of the team. The crux of this podcast was how similar or different this 2025 team feels from 2024: Backing that…

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Visiting Dugout Episode 77 — Boston Red Sox — 2025-04-11 36:47

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The first laundry series of the season is ahead, as the White Sox host the Red Sox in Chicago. With Garrett Crochet and Lucas Giolito in the starting rotation, the White Sox might see some old friends. Bayleigh, known also as the co-host of Soxy Chicks, was on to chat about her Sox and preview the series. Here is what we discussed: What's new with …

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Ladies' Night Podcast 12 - Julie Swieca Gannon, sports broadcasting trailblazer — 2025-04-10 1:32:21

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In the third episode of the 2025 season, Sox Populi podcaster Delia Ritchie joins host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and guest Julie Swieca Gannon to discuss several topics related to our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you're a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there's something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and gra…

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Midweek News, Hiking Appalachian Trail, David Sedaris, Center for Architecture, Pride and Prejudice Reading, TechOWL, Soapbox Comic Workshop, Art Battle, and more

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Episode 306 – In this lively Midweek News episode, Roberta and Ryan swap spring adventures – from treacherous Appalachian Trail hikes to David Sedaris’ fabulous culottes. We highlight crucial arts events saving Philly’s creative spaces, explore accessibility innovations at Tech Owl, and get fired up about judicial elections. Grab your allergy meds …

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Visiting Dugout Episode 76 — Cleveland Guardians — 2025-04-08 34:40

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Imari is back this season to discuss Cleveland's home opener and the series with the White Sox. Despite the Guardians making a deep run in the playoffs last season, the experts favor the Tigers and Royals. But the American League Central can be anyone's to win. On this episode, we talked about: What's new in Cleveland Grading the offseason The AL C…

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Soxy Chicks Episode 6 — Opening Day, and guys getting paid — 2025-04-07 59:20

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Bayleigh and Chrystal chat about what's been happening in Major League Baseball since Opening Day. In this episode, they talk about: Tampa Bay Rays and the repairs to Tropicana Field Freddie Freeman's shower mishap Nathan Eovaldi's complete game Is it time for Max Scherzer to hang up his cleats? Colton Cowser is out and Gunner Henderson is back for…

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Visiting Dugout Episode 75 — Detroit Tigers — 2025-04-04 47:36

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Walker is back this season to discuss the Tigers and explain what the series might look like. Listen for player breakdowns, and stay for how funny we are. What's new with the Tigers Offseason moves It's not great in Detroit AL Central predictions Pitching matchups Who is even batting for the White Sox? Keys to winning the series Threats and fears T…

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Sox Populi Podcast 187 — FIRST PLACE — 2025-04-03 1:02:38

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Is that title a gag? No, actually, the White Sox have spent all but one day of this season in first place, including at the moment this podcast was recorded and published. Sure, the team has lost both of its series this season and sits 2-4, but so what? A five-way tie for first in a terrible AL Central still counts as first! Joe Resis, Brian O'Neil…

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Midweek News, Hidden City kickstarter, Sean Lugo show, EPA and IMLS cuts, car free walnut st and more 19:36

11d ago19:36

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Episode 305 – Philly’s bursting with art, activism, and a few heartaches! Roberta, Ryan, Anjali, and Chi dive into Hidden City’s Fill in Color Kickstarter, Sean Lugo’s Rockwell-meets-Latino-art show, and Bartram’s Garden’s EPA funding loss. Cheer up with Walnut Street’s car-free Sundays, Philly Porch Fest’s 400 free shows, and PMA’s myth-busting My…

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Ladies' Night Podcast 10 — Ashley Sanders of MLB the Show — 2025-04-01 41:02

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In the second episode of the 2025 season, Sox Populi/South Side Sox writer and editor Kristina Airdo joins host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and our special guest, Ashley Sanders. Ashley is currently a Live Designer on MLB The Show's Live Team for Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). Melissa and Kristina talked to Ashley about her role with SIE, and of…

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Visiting Dugout Episode 74 — Minnesota Twins — 2025-03-30 43:11

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Jackson Nelson joined the podcast to chat about the White Sox hosting the Twins for the season's second series: What's new with the Twins? Grading the offseason Joe Ryan catchup Thoughts heading into the season The AL Central race Pitching matchups Why are so many pitchers down for the count? Tommy John surgery, even the kids are doing it! Keys to …

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Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 20 - An Opening Day Rout! — 2025-03-27 46:21

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Just like we wrote it up, the White Sox romped over the Angels on Opening Day, 8-1, so naturally Brett Ballantini gathered some of his closest pals (Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Brian O'Neill and Joe Resis) to comb back over every luscious detail of a shocking start to the 2025 season: Sean Burke, facing adversity in the first and hard contact in the s…

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Sox Populi Pregame Podcast 10 — Opening Day 2025 — 2025-03-27 54:08

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To get you hyped for Chicago White Sox 2025 baseball and specifically this Opening Day, Brett Ballantini brought in Chrystal O'Keefe, Joe Resis and Hannah Filippo for thoughts on Thursday, the weekend series, and the season itself: A 121-loss team with nothing to play for opens the season with just four rookies on the roster, two of them Rule 5 pic…

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Visiting Dugout Episode 73 — Angels — 2025-03-26 48:48

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Welcome to season three of Visiting Dugout, our season-long White Sox opponent preview series! In this episode, AngelsFaithful joined to chat about Opening Day and this weekend's series between the White Sox and the Angels: What's new in Anaheim? A healthy Mike Trout is good for baseball Grading the offseason The White Sox to Angels pipeline Openin…

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Ladies' Night Podcast 9 — Ushering in the 2025 Season — 2025-03-26 37:24

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In the first episode of Ladies' Night for the 2025 season, our newest team member, Hannah Filippo, joins veteran Melissa Sage-Bollenbach to discuss several topics related to our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you're a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there's something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and grab yo…

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Sox Populi Podcast 186 — 2025 season predictions — 2025-03-25 1:07:29

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We can't avoid the reality of the 2025 season any longer, thus Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Hannah Filippo and Brett Ballantini sat down to discuss our predictions for the 2025 season, in the framework of the annual South Side Sox prognostication challenge. We focused significantly on the White Sox, but took a broader look at baseball as well: Season w…

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Soxy Chicks Podcast 5 — We're back! — 2025-03-24 1:27:27

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Bayleigh Von Schneider and Chrystal O'Keefe are back to start the season with MLB updates, opinions, and plenty of Ghostface sightings hidden in the background. Here is what they talked about: The Jackie Robinson of it all The Tokyo Series Please stay healthy, Mike Trout Abusers are back in the spotlight Mark Cahna Welcome to the show, J.C. Escarra…

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Sharing Sox Podcast 141 — A week until the games count 50:46

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With a week to go until Opening Day, duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of what’s in store in 2025. The good? The food menu, of course. Through all their many name changes, White Sox stadia have featured some really good food, usually at very decent prices for event chow. …

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Midweek News, Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling, Kayla E, Tyler Kline, Megan Bridge, Amy Sherald, Odili Odita, Grayce Carson, Print Philly 2025 and more 23:20

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Episode 303 – Wow do we have a show for you. Roberta and Ryan both fail to keep their list 3 and under. There are so many interesting shows happening, from Tyler Kline and Megan Bridge to Amy Sherald and Odili Donald Odita, Grayce Carson and Paper Doll Ensemble, to the upcoming Print Philly Fair. […]…

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Midweek News, Chimaera art and comedy, Shift, RMMB Curatorial Fellowship, Low Tech, Small Works, ADSS, Syrian Prisoner’s Music Behind the Bars and more 17:50

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“Episode 302 – This week Roberta and Ryan talk Chimaera art and comedy shows, a sustainability and recycling-focused store in Narberth, the RMMB Curatorial Fellowship at Allens Lane. Ryan gives you his 3 picks of the week, with Low Tech, Small Works, and Al-Bustan. There’s a lot happening this Second Thursday. We hope you enjoy […]…

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Midweek News, emotional intelligence, oscars, grate, GPCA, AAFF submissions, and more 21:11

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Episode 301 – This week Roberta and Ryan discuss what is and is not emotional intelligence, in conjunction with the Oscars. Roberta sees student-curated show at St. Joseph Maguire Museum. Ryan got to see Half-God of Rainfall, plus openings and opportunities. We hope you enjoy! Click to see the Show Links: Make or Break: Creativity […]…

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Midweek News, Mami Kato, Caspar David Friedrich, NYC public library, Li Sumpter, Print Center, Rosemount College, Katie Hudnall and more 21:26

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Episode 300 – This week Roberta and Ryan discuss Swarthmore’s exhibit by Mami Kato, Caspar David Friedrich at the MET, NYC public library treasures, & Li Sumpter mix tape and zine. Ryan gives his list of top 3 plus sneaks in another 3 shoutouts to Juana Estrada Hernández, Kathleen Studebaker, Katie Hudnall, and Grayce Carson […]…

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Midweek News, Economic boycott, Chimaera Gallery, Vox, Kindness Art Contest, Satin, Half God of Rainfall, Crescendo and more 17:38

2M ago17:38

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Episode 299 – This week Roberta and Ryan discuss changes in DEI policy and should that lead to an economic boycott? Shows at Chimaera Gallery, Vox Populi, and the Second Annual Strokes of Kindness Art Contest. Ryan updates his calendar to include Crescendo, Half-God of Rai,n and Satin to name just a few. Thanks for […]…

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Midweek News, Go Birds LIX, PAFA, Valentine’s Day, UArts buildings, People’s Light, Esperanza Arts and more 15:48

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Episode 298 – Roberta and Ryan discuss the Birds victory and the post exuberance plus post-pandemic relief money, Second Thursday opening and Valentine’s Day events plus the Eagles Victory Parade and much more. Click to see the Show Links: Click to expand the podcast transcript Roberta: Hi everyone, it’s Roberta. Ryan: And this is […]…

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Sox Populi Podcast 185 — Spring is springing, like it or not — 2025-02-11 56:04

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With pitchers and catchers reporting this week and games underway at the end of next, it seems time to cinch it up and hunker down to discuss the prospects of the 2025 White Sox. Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Chrystal O'Keefe, Hannah LaMotta, Joe Resis and Brett Ballantini gather to discuss the club as constituted, trying at the dawn of the season to sk…

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Sharing Sox Podcast 140 — A week until spring (training, that is)! — 2025-02-07 49:29

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With a week until pitchers and catchers report to start the old ball rolling again, duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, delve into some of the predictions made for the White Sox for 2025, in the process getting a good laugh at the computers that think the team will lose 100 or fewer games ... so much for artifici…

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The Trillium-TVO crossover episode 26:00

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Hello politicos, and welcome to the Trill. Our friends at TVO thought it would be fun to do a crossover episode — the Trillium and TVO, together at last. We talk about an update on the Greenbelt Scandal and that has the opposition leaders licking their chops with giddiness. And about mayoral endorsements — Doug Ford has received endorsements aplent…

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Midweek News, Puerto Rico Arts Control, GPCA survey, Bewilderment by Richard Powers, Street Art Competition and openings this week. 27:00

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Episode 297 – Roberta and Ryan discuss surveys conducted by the Philadelphia City Council and one presented by a Drexel grad student. There’s news from the Art world in Puerto Rico and Roberta gives us her thoughts on Bewilderment by Richard Powers. Ryan is excited about the Multiverse event, along with an archivist dream show. […]…

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Uv Lucas talks about her practice as an artist, DJ and photographer 46:52

2M ago46:52

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Logan Cryer talks with DJ and photographer, Uv Lucas. Cryer says the artist's journey "from spinning records to capturing moments through the lens of her camera reflects a deep passion for creativity and self-expression."By Logan Cryer

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Midweek News, Lunar New Year, Secretary to the People, Guadalupe Maravilla, Gabardine, Eric Marsh, Loud & Queer, Spiritual Experience, and more 21:12

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Episode 296 – Roberta and Ryan are joined this week by our University of Pennsylvania master’s students in the Nonprofit Leadership Program, Anjali Miller and Chi Yan. Roberta returns safely and Ryan embraces the Go Birds spirit. Click to see the Show Links: Click to expand the podcast transcript Roberta: Hi everyone, it’s Roberta. […]…

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Sox Populi Podcast 184 — SoxFest Review — 2025-01-29 1:05:16

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Sox Populi and South Side Sox had two writers attending the reimagined SoxFest this past weekend, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach for both days, and Kristina Airdo lucky enough to cover the better day, kickoff night on Friday. Both sat with Brett Ballantini to discuss the pluses and minuses of the event: First, the pluses, including a terrific leadoff nigh…

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Sioux City Spew 1:15:27

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Wayne returns from Vegas and thinks bringing his family there would be a good idea. Mitch disagrees (go figure). We talk about the Siouxland Conference, Asa in public, Wayne's wedding DJ average and Aaron returns to his favorite all-time job, "Master Of Ceremonies".

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The municipalities episode 31:56

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Hello politicos. Municipal affairs reporter Jack Hauen hosts this episode of The Trill. That's because there’s a big brewing trade war about to break out with our enormous neighbour to the south, federal politics has been upended by the coming resignation of the prime minister, and Ontario will be in an election campaign any day now — so we thought…

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Midweek news, Creative Philadelphia, Sarah Kaizar, Leeway Award winners, Michener Museum, fallawayinto, Agorta de la danse, and more 15:56

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Episode 295 – Roberta and Ryan discuss Creative Philadelphia Talent Search IMPHL 2025 – $1000 Prize, Sarah Kaizar’s AT Feed, Leeway Transformation Award Winner, Lane Spiedel, Michener Museum Opening dates and Caulder Gardens opening September. Ryan is intrigued by Agora de la Danse VR dance performance, Philadelphia Suns Lunar New Year parade time …

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Midweek News, MLK Day, AAMP Brunch, Space 1026, UArts buildings for sale, Hyatt Centric, Maguire Art Museum and more 21:24

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Episode 294 – Roberta and Ryan discuss Black History Month shows beginning to pop up at Hyatt Centric. The African American Museum of Philadelphia (AAMP) has two days of celebration for Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Day, January 20, Maguire Art Museum’s new show along with Temple potentially purchasing UArts Terra building. Space 1026 has […]…

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Midweek News, Gary Kuehn, call for new members, Teleporter art zine, OED word of the year, lunar new year, and more 24:14

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Episode 293 – Roberta and Ryan discuss a new zine from the founders of Marginal Utility, along with opportunities from Vox Populi, and AUTOMAT Gallery. They explore the role of artist membership and community-driven spaces, while touching on art zines like Brain Rot and cultural trends such as “Word of the Year” selections. Roberta shares […]…

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Sharing Sox Podcast 139 — Will anybody buy a ticket next season? — 2025-01-06 52:53

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Duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, ring in the new year (OK, a few days late) with a podcast dedicated to how they believe the White Sox will suddenly break through this season and become a major league team again, sweeping all before them en route to a season of 90, 100, 110 wins, or even more!! Now, that’s a l…

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Midweek News, Delaware Museum Films, Baldwin in Turkey, Met Museum’s Siena, Guston and Hancock, Peter Panto, Radio plays, 2024 in review and more 20:04

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Episode 292 – Roberta and Ryan discuss Roberta’s upcoming trip to New York to see James Baldwin Photography Show at Brooklyn Public Library, the Siena exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ryan talks about shows that are currently ongoing through the first week of January and Barrymore recommended shows closing soon. Click […]…

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Sox Populi Podcast 183 — Good Riddance to 2024 — 2024-12-31 1:02:49

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For one last time in Our Year of the Utterly Hapless 2024, our staff gathered for a mothership podcast. This time around it was Brett Ballantini hosting Chrystal O'Keefe, Joe Resis and Dante Jones. The program runs broad but obvious: Looking back at the horrors of 2024 and ahead to what may be different in 2025. The lowest moments of 2024 Highlight…

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Midweek News, Instagram algorithm, holiday greeting cards, Washington re-eactment, Magic Garden, Dulcé Sloan, zoom etiquette in 2025 and more 25:03

4M ago25:03

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Episode 291 – Roberta and Ryan talk their way through the holiday season from artists greeting cards to Washington Crossing the Delaware. Plus Ryan’s Pick 3 for the week. Click to see the Show Links: RAIR greetings cards from years pass George Washington’s Army Crossing the Delaware Re-Enactment Christmas Day tradition Dulcé Sloan at Punch […]…

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Mitch's Nose Job 1:37:20

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Our Christmas present to you is our presence! Sorry about the delay, we resolve to return to the regular schedule in 2025. In the mean time, we had a LOT to catch up on!

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Midweek News, Leeway Foundation new director, baseball mural, open letter about Arena, Kea and the Ark, Shaheed Rucker, Neil Diamond musical and more 15:50

4M ago15:50

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Episode 290 – Roberta and Ryan talk about new leadership at the Leeway Foundation, the ongoing Arena saga, Citizen’s Bank Mural winner, SEI, and an open letter from Todd Kimmel. We also get our usual picks of the week. Enjoy! Click to see the Show Links: In the News this week: Leeway Foundation Director – […]…

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Roxx Populi Episode 3: I Love My Chatbot Daddy by Taylor Geu 41:49

4M ago41:49

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Hitting a wall after the Gil incident, Roxxie and Deuter hide under the ocean. Deuter's father, Mantaman Classic, set up a secret underwater sex club: Mantamanadu, a trench-side hideaway for the rich and influential. Too bad the previous guests, a Congress of Senators, are still in residence. And they aren’t leaving without a little extra persuasio…

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The top five of 2024 26:24

4M ago26:24

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It's the last sitting week of the year, and on this week's podcast, we're bringing you the top five stories of the year that will still be in the news next year. Our guests are the brilliant reporters who are The Trillium. Here are the stories we talk about on the pod: Here's where the primary care crisis is hitting Ontario hardest 'Identity politi…

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Midweek News, Calvin Tomkins on Rashid Johnson, Le Patin Libre, Tom Judd, Qualeasha Wood, Circadium Circus School, One Man Nutcracker, Al-Bustan show opening and more 22:28

4M ago22:28

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Episode 289 – Roberta and Ryan talk about Calvin Tomkins’ profile in the New Yorker on Rashid Johnson, Le Patin Libre ice performance at Penn, Tom Judd’s podcast, Qualeasha Wood on Forbes List, Circadium Circus School event. One Man Nutcracker, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery, and Roberta sneaks in a couple more. Click to […]…

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