The Philly Blunt: The Podcast That Celebrates Philly

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Jerry Blavat: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Geator with the Heater, Boss with the Hot Sauce Dec 19, 2019

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Philadelphia is not a city of celebrities. It’s a city of legends. And we were lucky enough to sit down with one of the biggest legends of all. Jerry Blavat grew up in South Philly, and by age 13 he was a star dancer on the original (pre Dick Clark) American Bandstand. A few years later,...

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Rich Medina: Philly’s World Renown DJ & Producer Nov 27, 2019

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Working a lucrative but soul-sucking corporate job in Philadelphia in the mid-90s, Rich Medina knew he wanted more from his life. He had been moonlighting as a DJ, and decided to go all in. It was a risky proposition. But it was one that ultimately paid off, as 25 years later is one of the...

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Dirty Frank’s: The Bar, The Myth, The Legend Nov 15, 2019

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There are few bars in Philadelphia that are as universally beloved as Dirty Frank’s. Located on the corner of 13th and Pine since 1933, it is a veritable Philadelphia institution. No-one understands that better than current co-owner Jody Sweitzer, who has worked at Frank’s since 1992 and owned it for the eight years. We talked...

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George Anastasia Tells All About the Philly Mob Oct 22, 2019

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This episode is tailor-made for any fan of true crime. George Anastasia probably knows more about the Philly Mafia than any other civilian. He covered the Philly Mob and local organized crime for over thirty years for the Philadelphia Inquirer and is currently doing video updates with Dave Schratwieser for PhillyVoice.com. George discussed how a...

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Ange Branca – Bringing Malaysian Food and Tradition to South Philly Oct 07, 2019

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This Episode we sit with Ange Branca owner-chef of Sate Kampar on East Passyunk. Ange tells her story of growing up in a small village in Malaysia and coming to the states to pursue a career in business. Unable to find any authentic Mayalsian restaurants in the area and growing disinterested in the corporate world,...

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Cheri Honkala: Homelessness, Heroin, and Helicopters Sep 25, 2019

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It’s not often that we interview a guest a few hours after their arrest, but then again, Cheri Honkala is the only guest we’ve had who’s been arrested over 200 times. Quite possibly Philly’s biggest badass, Honkala simply refuses to take no for an answer from our largely ineffectual local government, which has done nothing...

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Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz: Culture and Coolness with the Strings Diva Sep 11, 2019

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This episode we bring you a little culture and coolness. Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz was a bit of a child prodigy on the violin. She landed at the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester where she eventually earned a Masters degree. A drunk driver almost ended her career. Ironically, it was a grandchild of the founder...

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Jonny Mac – He left it all for a truck and some beans. Aug 26, 2019

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What do you do if you’re a chef and you open a restaurant that is named Best in Philly and your burger wins Best of Philly? You bail out and open a coffee truck, obviously. That’s exactly what Jonny Mac did. He’s the co-founder of Rival Bros Coffee and he’s our guest on this episode....

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Ben Franklin – Philly’s Most Famous Citizen Aug 12, 2019

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This is Ben Franklin like you’ve never heard him, obviously. As part of the Philadelphia Podcast Festival, we sat down with Philly most famous and accomplished resident at the National Liberty Museum for our first-ever recording in front of a live audience. Don’t be afraid. This isn’t a boring history lesson. This is Benjamin Franklin...

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Elijah Milligan – Cooking for Culture Jul 29, 2019

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Elijah Milligan is a chef on a mission. While running his restaurant Stove and Tap in Lansdale, PA, he’s also seeking to shine a light on the skills and accomplishments of African-American chefs in town. He runs a pop-up cooking event called Cooking for Culture, that features local African-American chefs showcasing their skills in various...

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