Banned in Boston

This week, Stephen celebrates Boston one final time by visiting the Public Garden with his friend Nils Berglund. They talk about Nils' plan to host tours of the Public Garden, the "European charm" of Boston's haphazard layout, and what it means to be good at Boston. Plus, Stephen talks about how many subscribers he has!

This week, Patrick Scanlon and Owen Kelley face off in the long-awaited Sandwich Competition, judged by Stephen Furda, George Geanopoulos and Zaji Zabalerio.

This week, Stephen takes a stroll down Newbury Street with his friend Karin Yehoudian. They talk about the mixture of high fashion and oddball specificity that makes up the street. They also reminisce about the first times they hung out, compare Boston to Long Island, and celebrate the joys of a single room. Plus, Stephen complains about the T! 

This week, Stephen officially announces the Sandwich Competition between Patrick Scanlon and Owen Kelley, and Owen gives his side of the story.

This week, Stephen eats an enormous sandwich with his friend and roommate Patrick Scanlon! They also talk about the art of making sandwiches, what it's like to live together, and whether or not Boston is a big city or just a city-sized small town. Plus, Patrick drinks beer!

This week, Stephen joins his friend Alyssa Geissler for ramen at Porter Square's Yume Wo Katare. They also talk about Alyssa's appendicitis-related brush with death, how Alyssa used to vomit every time she got anxious, and their first impressions of each other. Plus, Stephen calls his friend Davis Wong to chat about music and shenanigans! Check out Davis' album at theislandline.bandcamp.com!

This week, Stephen welcomes back his friend Jack McElfresh to talk about another important educational institution, Harvard University! They discuss what Harvard looks like on the inside and outside, compare The Social Network to the real thing, and figure out why Jack is scared of bananas but perfectly okay with plantains. Plus, Stephen reenacts a scene from Lawrence of Arabia! 

This week, Stephen talks about the necessary evil of Boston's House of Blues with his friend Sydney Sagman. They also discuss Syd's travels in Mexico and Australia, where she may actually be a fugitive, and describe some of their worst concert experiences. Plus, Stephen and Syd reminisce about Williamsburg!

This week, Stephen goes to the movies with his friend George Geanopulos. They discuss their experiences at the art house theaters in Boston, carefully chronicling the pros and cons of each. Along the way, they compare their theatergoing preferences, explain the horrors of the Emerson media room, and dig into the details of George's upbringing. Plus, George shares his Oscar nomination predictions from 4 weeks ago!

https://lightswitchpodcastscomblog.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/td-garden-with-matt-jepsky.mp3 This week, Stephen returns to discuss the oft-renamed Boston sports arena TD Garden with his friend Matt Jepsky. They also talk about what it was like to move back to Boston after living in the Netherlands, the importance of holding onto your receipts, and the art of everyday confrontation. Plus, Stephen tells stories from the Kanye West performances he’s seen!Filed under: Banned in Boston, Podcasts

https://lightswitchpodcastscomblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/twin-donuts-with-dan-goldberg.mp3 This week, Stephen goes deep inside himself at the charmingly simple Twin Donuts with his friend Dan Goldberg. They talk about what it’s like to be in Allston in the daytime, give some advice to younger college students, and taste test some donuts live on air. Plus, Stephen reveals how many subscribers Banned in Boston actually has!Filed under: Banned in Boston, Podcasts

https://lightswitchpodcastscomblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/chinatown-with-zaji-zabalerio.mp3 This week, Stephen tackles one of Boston’s most authentic neighborhoods, Chinatown, with his friend, fellow New York ex-pat and 21st century raconteur Zaji Zabalerio. They share their coping mechanisms for living in Boston, argue the merits of fish sauce on banh mi, and talk about the eventual gentrification of Chinatown. Plus, Zaji lists his top five favorite restaurants in the neighborhood!Filed under: Banned in Boston, Podcasts

https://lightswitchpodcastscomblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/the-original-dunkin-donuts-with-andie-taft.mp3 This week, Stephen takes a drive out to Quincy, MA with his friend Andie Taft. They discuss the perils of driving in Boston, the plausibility of ghosts and the lack of Filipino restaurants in the greater Boston area. Then, they stop at the first-ever Dunkin Donuts location to determine whether the ‘retro renovated’ restaurant is worth the trek.Filed under: Banned in Boston, Podcasts

https://lightswitchpodcastscomblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/arnold-arboretum-with-robert-bruce.mp3 This week, Stephen invites his friend Robert Bruce to the show, and tries his best to find something to be negative about in the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University. They also talk about Halloween, wintertime MBTA madness and Rob’s creative Tinder profiles. Plus, Stephen gets a haircut!Filed under: Banned in Boston, Podcasts

https://lightswitchpodcastscomblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/mit-with-jack-mcelfresh.mp3 This week, Stephen prowls the hallowed halls of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with his friend Jack McElfresh. Along the way, they search for Jack’s fascist ex-crush, and eat some mediocre falafel at the Central Square Dumpling Festival. Then, Stephen calls his friend and former broadcasting partner Patrick Keenan to get a New York perspective on MIT, Big Papi and the weather.Filed under: Banned in Boston, Podcasts

https://lightswitchpodcastscomblog.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/boston-common-with-owen-kelley.mp3 In this inaugural episode, Stephen discusses the Boston Common, the world’s oldest urban park, with his friend Owen Kelley. They describe its best and worst attributes, and explain how an experience in the Common led to them working on an unfulfilling project for Red Bull. Check out Owen’s music on Bandcamp!Filed under: Banned in Boston, Podcasts