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Chris Schwartz: Co-Founder of Philly’s Legendary Ruffhouse Records Jul 15, 2019

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He paved the way for rappers to tour Europe while managing Schoolly D and made Cypress Hill, Kris Kross, The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, and Lauryn Hill household names. He is Chris Schwartz, Co-Founder of Ruffhouse Records, which sold over one hundred million records worldwide throughout the 1990’s. Chris has a new book out called, Ruffhouse:...

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John Bolaris: Part 1: Storm of the Century, South Beach, and Survival Jul 01, 2019

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John Bolaris was a rock star in Philadelphia from 1990 through the early 2000’s. He wasn’t actually a rock star, but a meteorologist with rock star status. He ran in circles with professional athletes and dated models and playmates, all while being the 3rd highest paid meteorologist in the United States. John is currently a...

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John Bolaris: Part 2: Storm of the Century, South Beach, and Survival. Jul 01, 2019

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Marissa the Total Stranger: California, Comedy, and Camming, Jun 17, 2019

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This episode is quite unique. We were set up to record on the third floor at The Raven Lounge on Sansom Street. Our guest never showed. Just as we were about to call it a night, in walked a woman who said they double-booked the third floor and she was there to take some photographs....

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Jennifer Weiner: Philly’s NY Times #1 Bestselling Author: Part 1 Jun 04, 2019

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She’s sold over 13 MILLION BOOKS. She’s had a book turned into a movie starring Cameron Diaz. She has championed for women authors to receive the same attention as their male counterparts, and she’s stood for her beliefs, almost to the detriment of her young career. She is the New York Times #1 Bestselling Author...

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Jennifer Weiner: Philly’s NY Times #1 Bestselling Author: Part 2 Jun 04, 2019

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TOM KEHOE – The Man Behind Yards, Philly’s Most Successful Brewery May 13, 2019

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When one thinks of the face of Philly beer, Tom Kehoe’s large, happy, face usually comes to mind. He’s the owner and face of Yards Brewing Company, Philadelphia largest brewery. A Haddonfield native, Tom started brewing beers with a hot-plate in his dorm room at Western Maryland University—now known as McDaniel College. While in college,...

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Ursula Rucker: Philly’s Reigning Queen of Poetry Apr 29, 2019

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She’s performed with The Roots. She has recorded five albums. She’s a 2018 Pew Fellowship Award-winner. She’s Philly’s Queen of Poetry and don’t dare call her a “Spoken Word Artist”. She is Ursula Rucker. Ursula Rucker was born and raised in Philly by parents she referred to as “Nicetown Gangster meets South Philly girl” in...

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Craig LaBan: Philly’s Food Authority & Inquirer Restaurant Critic Apr 15, 2019

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In this episode of The Philly Blunt, we sit down with the elusive Philadelphia Inquirer Food critic, Craig LaBan. Craig is probably the most powerful person in the Philly food scene as his reviews can often make or break a restaurant. Craig is a true Philly man of mystery. His identity remain unknown, although...

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Han Chiang: Philly’s Most Outrageous Restaurant Owner Talks Being Bullied, Mob Boss Ambitions, and Going to Strip Clubs with the Wu-Tang. Apr 02, 2019

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He may be Philadelphia’s most notorious chef. Legend has it that he’s yelled at customers for ordering dishes such as Sweet and Sour Chicken, and even kicked out diners. He came to the US from Taiwan at the age of 13. As the only Asian in his school, he was often bullied. He’s lived in...

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