Podcasts can inform us, entertain us, or keep us company with background noise while we work from home, or even workout. Whether you’re looking for eccentric interviews or the latest scoop on Philly food, these podcasts based locally will add that Philly flare!
Love + Grit, Visit Philadelphia’s Podcast
https://www.visitphilly.com/features/visit-philly-love-and-grit-podcast/
Whether you’re a native Philadelphian, or new to the city, Love + Grit will put you on to the finest that Philly has to offer, in terms of sports, entertainment, business owners, and more. Each episode includes multiple guests who are making changes in the city, and also takes you through some of the city’s best food and places to explore.
Streets Dept
Based on the blog with the same name, Streets Dept. highlights the trademark murals and street art that make Philly the city it is. Host Conrad Benner interviews artists and other Philadelphians about artistry and the creative energy that spans across all fields in Philly.
Coffee n Tea with S&L
Hosts Lisa Laoye & Sabine Guillaume Hayes talk about their personal journeys and development, just as you would with your best friend. Guests include female entrepreneurs who put it all on the line, and it paid off!
The Moral Hangover
https://www.moralhangoverpodcast.com/
Host Katie Dom and producer Victoria Bruno are figuring it all out: post-college life, love, and just overall adulting. Along with special guests, these two friends will lift your spirits about the not-so-fun aspects of life, or just the downright awkward, as they go through it as well.
Philly Who?
https://podphillywho.com/about/
Philly Who? host Kevin Chemidlin interviews the change makers of Philadelphia, whether that be as a performer or city councilmember. Recent guests include Kevin Neghandi, the first Indian-American to anchor ESPN Sportscenter, Councilmember Kendra Brooks, the first Working Families Party member elected to the City Council, as well as Greater Philadelphia Film Office Executive Director, Sharon Pinkenson, who put Philly on the map as a media production spot.
The Philly Blunt Podcast
Another interview-based podcast, but a little less formal. The three hosts of The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly meet at the guests’ local bar or restaurant of choice for the interview. Each episode ends with the “Philly Blunt”– a lightning round of questions where who can predict what answers you’ll hear.
Jawn Appetit
https://jawnappetit.wordpress.com/
A play on the Philly slang, “jawn,” Jawn Appetit typically gives recommendations for the best spots throughout the city. Due to COVID-19, topics have shifted towards take-out options, and the overall local restaurant scene. If you’re in the mood to take a trip (not physically, of course), check out their recent ‘Travel Bucket List’ episode, which spotlights Nashville.
The Why: Philly Explained
https://whyy.org/programs/the-why/
From WHYY comes The Why: Philly Explained, which breaks down the latest news stories from the Philadelphia area. Hosts Annette John-Hall and Shai Ben-Yaacov explain the greater significance and context of these stories, and why they matter. This podcast goes along with your daily news-reading!
Which podcast will you be adding to your queue? Let us know in the comments or on social media!
