Best WZLX Podcasts (2024)

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Acton's Discovery Museum Celebrates Accessibility, Innovation, and Summer Fun 13:23

1h ago13:23

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School's out for summer, and spirits are high at the Discovery Museum in Acton - not only because kids are having a blast in the space, but also because they are the recent recipient of a highly esteemed award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services! The museum is known for its efforts to embrace sustainability and inclusivity while provi…

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The State of Hunger in MA: Greater Boston Food Bank Examines Food Equity and Access 23:26

1h ago23:26

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Food insecurity has been a growing problem in Massachusetts for years, especially since the start of the COVID pandemic. Inflation hasn't helped, with food prices skyrocketing at the grocery store and at local restaurants. A new report from the Greater Boston Food Bank in collaboration with Mass General Brigham takes a closer look at the factors dr…

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EP 67 | Molassacre, The Great Molasses Flood of 1919, Boston, Massachusetts 43:56

22h ago43:56

43:56

Send a message to the show Late Release! Coming in hot with the history on this one with the Corpse Flower, The Tot Finder, a Nine-Alarm Fire, and The Wizard of Oz/Darkside of The Moon, The Beaneaters, and the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. The Molassacre. A Molasstrophe. That's what happens when 2 million gallons of molasses explodes onto the narro…

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One Night for Life: AFSP’s Overnight Walk in Boston to Prevent Suicide 14:22

13d ago14:22

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding this year's "Out of the Darkness" overnight fundraiser walk right here in Boston. It's a critical fundraiser for the organization which works to provide resources for those who are struggling and hold space to have difficult conversations around a subject that still has a heavy stigma attach…

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"City Splash" Celebrates Clearer Waters for the Charles River 16:13

13d ago16:13

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We love our "Dirty Water" here in Massachusetts - that, of course, being the nickname for the Charles River, which has been infamous over the years for its polluted state. These days, though, thanks to the work of many environmental groups, including the Charles River Conservancy, the water is much clearer - to the point where you can actually swim…

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EP 66 | A Fifty-Year-Old Cold Case Is Solved & The Dark History Of Murder in Bedford, Massachusetts 45:33

13d ago45:33

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Send a message to the show EP 66 | A Fifty-Year-Old Cold Case Is Solved & The Dark History Of Murder in Bedford, Massachusetts Five murders in as many decades. How does a seemingly tranquil town like Bedford, Massachusetts, become the backdrop for some of the most chilling crimes in New England history? Travel back in time as we recount this small …

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The Cycle of Support: Mutt Society Gears Up to Empower Kids 12:28

21d ago12:28

12:28

It's the perfect time of year for kids to grab their bikes and get out to explore the world around them, be it a city street or some nearby woods. While many young people grow up with access to bikes, not every child has that same opportunity, and that's where Mutt Society comes in to help. They team up with fellow bikers to fix trails, support you…

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ElderPet’s Efforts to Support Companions Through the Golden Years 22:26

21d ago22:26

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Pets of all shapes and sizes fill a critical role for seniors, providing them support, care, and companionship. However, having a pet doesn't come cheap, especially with all the bills that pile up: food, grooming, toys, leashes, veterinary care, the works. Many seniors on fixed incomes find it difficult to keep up with those bills, and that's where…

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EP 65 | Brace For Impact: Juvenile Lifers, Parole Hearings, & The Families' New Fight 1:00:27

1M ago1:00:27

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Send a message to the show EP 65 | Brace For Impact: Juvenile Lifers, Parole Hearings, & The Families' New Fight Massachusetts families of murdered loved ones are now faced with the prospect of their killers being released. Explore how landmark rulings Miller vs. Alabama and Diatchenko vs The Commonwealth have reshaped juvenile sentencing and remov…

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Safe Driving Tips for Trips on the Holiday Road 4:46

1M ago4:46

4:46

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick-off of the summer travel season, and it's important to make sure that your vehicle is in tip-top shape as you head on out your adventures. Mark Schieldrop at AAA Northeast spoke with Nichole for a few minutes about early summer vehicle maintenance and what you should focus on for a quick checkup.…

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Pittsfield's "Soldier On" Provides Sanctuary, Dignity and Hope for Unhoused Veterans 20:50

1M ago20:50

20:50

Veterans around the nation, including right here in New England, are finding themselves facing mental, physical, and emotional battles as they try to re-adjust to life at home. Soldier On in Pittsfield wants to ensure those who gave so much for our country have everything they need, and that their service and sacrifices are never forgotten. They're…

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The NAN Project: Saving Student Lives through Shared Stories 10:31

1M ago10:31

10:31

Young people around the nation are struggling with a mental health crisis that's only been exacerbated since the height of the COVID pandemic. Anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts are nothing new to Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and young people are often more willing to open up about their mental health struggles. The NAN Project is working one-…

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Boston's South End: La CASA's New Home for Latinx Arts, Sound, and Soul 14:11

1M ago14:11

14:11

Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, a community organization in Boston's South End that has been supporting Latinx residents for decades, is about to break ground on its new home: La CASA, a new arts and culture center that hopes to amplify voices and ideas not just in Boston, but also serve as a space to bring New England's Latinx communities together.…

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Healing Hands: Doulas and Mass General Brigham Team Up to Transform Black Maternal Health 12:36

1M ago12:36

12:36

While Massachusetts has some of the best health care in the world, there are still stark disparities when it comes to Black maternal health. Mass General Brigham is addressing these concerns through its "United Against Racism" initiative, and one of the methods the health care system is working to reduce these disparities is through the use of doul…

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Boston's Haitian Community Celebrates Art, Culture and Heritage at TLCC 13:02

1M ago13:02

13:02

May is Haitian Heritage Month, which makes this the perfect time for Boston's new Haitian cultural center, the Touissant L'Ouverture Cultural Center, to open its doors in the West End. Nestled in Lovejoy Wharf, the Center promises to offer education, information, music, arts, and so much more for Boston's growing Haitian community. Dr. Elizabeth Lo…

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Hungry Hikes: Spring Excursions in New England with Marc Hurwitz 34:36

2M ago34:36

34:36

Now that spring is here, it's time to take a hike! Or several. New England has everything you could possibly want when it comes to nature, all within a couple hours' drive. We have no shortage of restaurants for a post-hike nosh, too. Marc Hurwitz of Boston Restaurant Talk and Boston's Hidden Restaurants returns to the show to talk about his excurs…

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EP 64 | What Happened at 34 Fairview Rd In Canton? John O'Keefe Murder Trial Week Two Review with Dubs the True Crime Bloodhound 1:19:39

2M ago1:19:39

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Send a message to the show A few things to remember: John O’Keefe is dead. His family hasn’t been able to properly mourn (nor has Karen Read) and this is a horrible place for a family to be. There are kids involved. John O’Keefe was the guardian and main caregiver to his niece and nephew that in no way asked for or deserved to be at the center of t…

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"Rare Riders" Helps South Coast Kids Ride Beyond Limits with Adaptive Bikes 15:45

2M ago15:45

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Two mothers on the South Coast of Massachusetts are teaming up to help children with special needs enjoy the outdoors like so many other kids do: biking! Alissa DeSousa and Lindsay Best-Greenspan both have children with special needs, and they were able to see first-hand the difference adaptive bikes made in the kids' lives. Now, they're on a missi…

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Marathon of Hope: Changing Course for the Jimmy Fund Walk in Boston 12:11

2M ago12:11

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For more than 35 years, supporters of the Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have walked each year along the Boston Marathon Course from Hopkinton to Boston, raising money and spirits to find a cure for cancer. This year's course will look a little bit different, but that doesn't mean the mission will be any different this time around.…

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Sensors of Change: MassDEP's Plan to Clear the Air in Environmental Justice Communities 7:16

2M ago7:16

7:16

In April, to mark Earth Week, state officials in Massachusetts announced a new $775,000 grant will be used in the coming months to put more air sensors in place around the Commonwealth, with a special focus on "environmental justice" communities - low-income and under-served cities and towns that often feel the worst impacts of pollution and climat…

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EP 63 | The John O'Keefe Murder Trial, Canton, Massachusetts with Dubs the True Crime Bloodhound 1:16:14

2M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Send a message to the show Episode 63 is a walk through the frenzy that is called "The Canton Cover-up" by some, others see it as a national spectacle. Canton, the small town 20 miles outside Boston, is no stranger to tragedy. Over three decades ago, sweet, trusting 14-year-old Shawn Ouillette was lured into the woods, beaten, and left for dead. Hi…

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BOCR Morning Show 5.3.24 1:16:04

2M ago1:16:04

1:16:04

Derby previews, sketchy basements and Playoff Season. Listen Live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10a on the iHeartRadio app.By #427890

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Hope You Like Dogs…. 9:40

2M ago9:40

9:40

'cause we're talkin' 'bout 'em.....Listen to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show Live 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio App.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 5.2.24 53:17

2M ago53:17

53:17

So a Priest walks into a Mario Kart Race.....Heather's Gala And a Bee Keeper Records a MLB Save. Listen Live 5:30-10am Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show on the iHeartradio app.By #427890

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May Is "National.....What? Month" 9:39

2M ago9:39

9:39

Here's what the internetwebs say we should be celebrating this month.....Listen Live 5:30-10am to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show on the iHeartradio App.By WZLX

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Bad Week To Be A Pickup Truck 7:16

2M ago7:16

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wheel bearings, crashes, police chases, you name it.......listen live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio app.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 5.1.24 1:10:39

2M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Pete's Breakfast Bonanza, May The 4th be With You And Skimmer ScammersBy #427890

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BOCR Morning Show 4.30.24 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Cheeseball Man, Star Wars Marathon And Who Played Hooky yesterday? Listen Live 5:30-10am to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show on the iHeartradio app.By #427890

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You Paid What for A Cheese Knife? 9:04

2M ago9:04

9:04

Sounds like an expensive weekend....Listen to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio app.By WZLX

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Cape Cod's Crumbling Coastline: The Waves of Change at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge 11:34

2M ago11:34

11:34

Erosion on Cape Cod is certainly nothing new, but in recent years, the Atlantic Ocean has been chewing up more and more of the shoreline. These tidal troubles are forcing communities to think ahead to a future without some of their most beloved shoreline properties, and that problem is front and center at the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, where…

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The Ripple Effect: A Watershed Moment for Quabbin Communities on Beacon Hill 15:37

2M ago15:37

15:37

For generations, potable water from the Quabbin Reservoir has been enjoyed by residents in dozens of cities and towns in central and eastern Massachusetts. However, many communities that line the reservoir don't have access to this precious resource, and as a new study looks to expand the MWRA network, many Quabbin-area residents feel they're not g…

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BOCR Morning Show 4.26.24 1:11:51

2M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

We got ourselves a new Quarterback, Pete spotted in the wild and some weekend binge watching. Listen Live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10a on the iHeartradio app.By #427890

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Dreamsicle 8:31

2M ago8:31

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I'm your Ice Cream Man stop me when I'm passing by.......Listen Live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio App.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 4.25.24 1:12:49

2M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

New levels of Scammery, Pete's Swamp Story and the 100 Year-old Drummer. Listen Live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10am on the free iHeartradio app.By #427890

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The Clementine Draft 8:47

2M ago8:47

8:47

The "experts" break down fresh fruit and the neverending question of the Pats #3 overall pick...... Listen to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show on the iHeartradio App.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 4.24.24 1:08:06

2M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Gator wranglers, Pete's Federal Field Trip and Rock Star Restrooms. Listen Live 5:30-10am to Boston's only Classic Rock Morning Show on the iHeartradio app.By #427890

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Melon Heads + Salmon Shots 6:46

2M ago6:46

6:46

Mmmmmm thems good eatin'.....listen live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio App.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 4.23.24 1:09:06

2M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

instagram discoveries, a "Hero"? among us and the trouble with wordle....Listen live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio App.By #427890

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Celebrity Encounters 9:35

2M ago9:35

9:35

Who's made YOU star-struck? Listen Live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio App.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 4.22.24 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

What Beer Pairs Well With Miranda Rights?, Boston Sports Parlays and a Weekend Tea Party. Listen Live 5:30-10am to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show on the iHeartradio App.By #427890

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Cockpit Controversy 8:20

2M ago8:20

8:20

As if flying these days isn't scary enough..........Listen Live 5:30-10am to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show on the iHeartradio App.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 4.19.24 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Thieves are Trending, In Memory Of Dickey Betts And Motiviational Speakers Listen Live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio app.By #427890

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Pub Crawlin' 9:10

2M ago9:10

9:10

World Record don't count without the beers.......Listen to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show Live 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio App.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 4.18.24 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

We warned you about that eclipse, Smokey Pete and Toddler-Sized Fish. Listen Live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio App.By #427890

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Franklin's Flatulence 10:13

3M ago10:13

10:13

Who knew old Ben was so proud? Listen Live to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio app.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 4.17.24 1:05:52

3M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

A Bruins legend Steps down, Won't You Be My Neighbor? And A Slithery Stick Up. Listen to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show Live 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio App.By #427890

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No Sudden Movements 11:18

3M ago11:18

11:18

Sleeping nude can be hazardous to your health........Listen to Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show Live 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio App.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 4.16.24 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Gronk Leaves Another Divot, Marathon Recaps And Haunted Fingers. Listen Live to Boston's Only Calssic Rock Morning Show 5:30a-10a on the iHeartradio App.By #427890

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Dirty Deeds 12:38

3M ago12:38

12:38

Feel like i need a shower after this...... Listen To Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show Live 5:30-10am on the iHeartradio App.By WZLX

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BOCR Morning Show 4.15.24 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Pete's Panic Attack, Tree vs. Golf Cart And Some Marathon Factoids. Listen To Boston's Only Classic Rock Morning Show Live 5:30-10am on the free iHeartradio app.By #427890

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