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Bleav, pronounced "believe," is the leading podcast network for professionals and was created out of a passion for sports teams in Los Angeles.

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Influencers in Boston with JQ Louise

4 weeks ago | bleav.com | Lee Stabert

In this episode, we’re joined by local influencer JQ Louise to learn about how the sausage is made — how local restaurants go viral, the most photographed places to town, and the contrast between the Boston of the internet and Boston IRL. Follow JQ Louise at @TheJQList and @JQLouise on Instagram; and check out her website here. Rodney Peete catches a fly ball in Tokyo. The Wanamaker Building closes; the trailer for Mannequin, a camp classic. Nashville’s wings, the ultimate influencer catnip.
Mayor Tom Menino with Wilbur C. Rich

1 month ago | bleav.com | Lee Stabert

Thomas Menino was mayor of Boston for over 20 years. What made him such a successful politician? How did the city change under his watch? What were some of his signature achievements and nagging failures? We’re joined by Wilbur C. Rich, professor emeritus at Wellesley College and author of Boston Mayor Thomas Menino: Lessons for Governing Post-Industrial Cities, to talk about this iconic figure.
An African warlord in Boston with Nate Homan

1 month ago | bleav.com | Lee Stabert

Did you know that Liberian dictator and international war criminal Charles Taylor broke out of prison in Massachusetts? He also earned an accounting degree, lived in Roxbury, and smuggled illegal goods from Southie’s ports. Journalist Nate Horman has all the details about this wild corner of Boston history. Milt Williams to the Patriots. Celtics City on HBO. “Diamonds and Guns: AN INFAMOUS WEST AFRICAN WARLORD’S BAY STATE JAILBREAK” by Nate Homan.
The Rat and Boston’s Rock Heyday with Evan McGonagill and Peter Laurence

1 month ago | bleav.com | Lee Stabert

In this episode, we riff on The Rat, Boston’s answer to CBGB and an essential piece of the city’s music history. We’re looking back through the lens of “Making a Scene,” an exhibit at Harvard’s Loeb Music Library. This episode includes a visit to the gallery, which is open to the public through April 18, 2025. Plus, regional accent talk, Boston Monopoly (make your voices heard!), and Irish Potato szn.
Announcement: Send me your Kowloon stories!

2 months ago | bleav.com | Lee Stabert

I need your help! I want to fill out my upcoming episode on Kowloon with your stories. What does this North Shore stalwart mean to you? What makes the Saugus restaurant so special? What is your favorite Kowloon memory? You most beloved dish? Send a voice note (preferred) or a written ode to [email protected]. You can also reach out via instagram: @explainbostontome. Then listen to next week’s ep to hear the greatest hits.
Local mill towns and the Industrial Revolution with Steve Guerriero

2 months ago | bleav.com | Lee Stabert

In this episode, Steve Guerriero of the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation tells us about how the Industrial Revolution transformed New England, creating mill towns and re-ordering local society for good. From boom times to going bust, these factories have a tremendous impact to this day — even if they’re now loft apartments, craft breweries, or chic wedding venues. Howie Roseman gets hit with a can of beer during the Eagles’ Super Bowl Parade.
Steak Tips with Rachel Leah Blumenthal

2 months ago | bleav.com | Lee Stabert

In this episode, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, food editor at Boston Magazine, takes us deep on this meaty regional specialty. We’re grilling her to get all the answers, from the history of steak tips to the best spots to order them. Rachel’s longform feature, “The Mysterious Origins of Steak Tips, a Uniquely New England Dish”The Northeast Philly Guy Monk portraitA good mechanic in South Philly. A great essay on the specific mental psychosis of a certain kind of doomer Philly fan (Defector).
Boston Crime Movies with Sean Burns, plus N.Y.C. versus Cambridge in a water taste test sequel

Jan 22, 2025 | bleav.com | Lee Stabert

Sean Burns, film critic for WBUR, joins the podcast to talk about Boston crime movies — the good, the bad, and the Casey Affleck. We chat about why this genre looms so large in the city’s imagination, trace the arc of Mark Walhberg’s career, and consider the infamous rat shot. Plus, a sequel to our Boston versus Cambridge water taste test featuring the best the Big Apple’s taps have to offer.
Making land, from the Back Bay to Logan Airport, with Jake Sconyers

Jan 15, 2025 | bleav.com | Lee Stabert

We’re talking with Jake Sconyers, host of the Hub History podcast, about the work it took take transform Boston from a 475 acre peninsula surrounded by sea and marshland to a booming city comprised of 15,000 acres. The Back Bay might be the most iconic infill neighborhood, but it’s not the only one. The new Pennsylvania license plate. Kelly’s Roast Beef is bought by a private equity firm.
Old North Church and Paul Revere with Nikki Stewart

Jan 8, 2025 | bleav.com | Lee Stabert

In this episode, we’re chatting with Nikki Stewart of Old North Illuminated. She tells us about the history of this Freedom Trail icon, the legend of Paul Revere, and the evolution of Revolutionary-era storytelling in Boston. Plus, a Sheetz versus Wawa debate. Kylie Kelce, America’s princess? Philly Pretzel Factory has a franchise in Revere. The story of Garlic Expressions. Explain Boston to Me on the African American Trail Project. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics?