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Worcester Culture Watch
by Gannett
News and interviews from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette www.telegram.com
Episodes
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Worcester Culture Watch: IT'S SUPER THURSDAY! — Electoral Politics and How Bernie Throws the Best Parties
Things get exciting in this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, as Victor Infante and Bill Shaner discuss the Super Tuesday primaries, Elizabeth Warren dropping out of the race, and the awesome parties Bernie threw last weekend. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk St. Patrick's Day and…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio? — The Sudden Demise of WAAF
In this week's "Worcester Culture Watch" podcast, Victor Infante and Craig Semon talk about the sudden loss of WAAF, and the state of commercial radio. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk about the Suffragette Tea and Performance at the Worcester Historical Museum, celebrating a century of...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Coywolves, Ice Skating and Other True Tales of Life in Worcester
It's a jam-packed podcast this week! First off, Victor Infante and Sarah Connell Sanders talk swimming, ice skating and the act of experiencing the city. Then, Victor, Richard Duckett and Bill Shaner talk about the impressive rise of writer-musician Johnhaynes Honeycutt, and the advent of...
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Worcester Culture Watch: To Live and Love in the Woo!
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk about the sweet and sour sides of dating in Worcester, and then talk a bit about the new Worcester Public Market. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss a number of upcoming shows for both Valentine's Day and…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Worcester Music From an Alternate Universe!
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor D. Infante takes us through the looking glass with songs from the Great Worcester Magazine Song Swap, where more than 50 local and locally-connected musicians covered each other's work. Here, Infante presents reimaginings of work by the...
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Worcester Culture Watch: 'Art's Not Just Nice, It's Necessary' — a Conversation about the arts in the city
In today's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante has a conversation with Erin Williams, Cultural Development Officer for the City of Worcester, and Nikki Erskine of the Worcester Cultural Coalition, about the city's new poets laureate, the City's Cultural Plan, and the role of art in…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Something We Can All Agree on — Trolleys!
In this week's "Worcester Culture Watch" podcast, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner find something they actually like without reservation: Trolleys! Alas, the positive vibes fade as they also talk about the next looming fight over sex ed in Worcester schools. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Polar Park — Good, Fast or Cheap, Pick Two!
This week on "Worcester Culture Watch," Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk about Polar Park's cost overruns, the Community Benefits Agreement and great old maxims that come from the construction business. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk "A Bronx Tale" and "Fiddler on the Roof." All this…
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Worcester Culture Watch: What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Unshoveled Sidewalks?
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk "Star Wars," grief, the state of journalism in Worcester and unshoveled sidewalks. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk about Worcester filmmakers and festivals, from a local actor in "The Irishman" to a the...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Hungry and Homeless in Worcester
In this week's "Worcester Culture Watch," Bill Shaner and Victor Infante discuss the Mustard Seed, and the battle against alleviating hunger and homelessness in Worcester. Also, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss the upcoming month's shows and concerts. All this, and music by Walter Sickert & the...
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Worcester Culture Watch: 'Bill Being Bill on Worcester Being Worcester'!
It's a jam-packed podcast as, first off, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner discuss Bill's "Most Worcester Moments" of 2019, and then Victor and photographer Christine Peterson talk about the epic photo shoot behind the "Favorite New England Albums of 2019."
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Worcester Culture Watch: Ricky Duran and the Robot Apocalypse!
In this installment of "Worcester Culture Watch," Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk about fare-free busing and robots stealing lunch ladies' jobs. Then, Victor and Craig Semon unpack Ricky Duran's amazing run on "The Voice." All this, and music by DJ Manipulator!
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Worcester Culture Watch: The Season of Giving — Charity, Podcasts and the Boston Music Awards
In this week's installment, columnist Sarah Connell Sanders joins Victor Infante in the studio to share her tips on how to make a podcast that's actually good, then Victor and Bill Shaner discuss the Boston Music Awards and what local charities are in need of this season. All this, and music by...
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Worcester Culture Watch: The Case Against the Smiley Face and Other City Traditions ....
In today's Worcester Culture Watch, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk school budgets, affordable housing and the case against Worcester's most sacred icon, the Smiley Face. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra's 40th anniversary, the Hanover Theatre's...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Hometown Heroes, Nutcrackers and the Existential Angst of Journalism
In this week's "Worcester Culture Watch" podcast, Victor D. Infante and Bill Shaner talk about Worcester photographer Drefromthewoo, and Worcester Magazine's upcoming "Hometown Heroes" issue. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss performances of "The Nutcracker" and Cirque du Soleil. All this,...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Of Dark Money Politics and Barbershop Quartets,
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner discuss Mass Majority’s infusion of PAC money into local elections, and then Victor and Richard Duckett chat about the great variety of choral music in our immediate future. All this, and music by Way Up South!
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Worcester Culture Watch: Poetry and Other Addictive Habits!
In a special Worcester Culture Watch Podcast, Victor Infante and intern Monica Sager discuss the current search for the new poet laureate and youth poet laureate posts in Worcester, and we listen to poems from area writers Tony Brown, David Macpherson, Eve Rifkah, Richard Fox, Alyx McCoy, Ashley...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Our Wicked Spooky Halloween Election Podcast!
Things get a little spooky as Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk Halloween, barroom brawls, tarot cards and the Worcester Elections! Then, Victor and Richard Duckett chat about "The Play That Goes Wrong" and the Dance Theatre of Harlem, both coming to the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts....
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Worcester Culture Watch: Finding Their 'Voice': Ricky Duran, Sam James and ... Environmentalists?!?!
It's a jam-packed Worcester Culture Watch this week as Victor Infante and Gari DeRamos talk about environmental activism in the City of Worcester, and then Victor and Richard Duckett talk about "Voice" competitor Ricky Duran, "Voice" alumni Sam James, and the advent of robotic musicians. All…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Ralph's, Dive Bar ... To Live and Drink in Worcester
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante talk about the imminent closing of the Dive Bar, and Ralph's Rock Diner hitting its 40 year anniversary. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss new art shows at the Worcester PopUp and Holy Cross' Cantor Gallery. All this, and music...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Getting Groovy with Bruce Campbell at Rock and Shock
In this week's installment of the "Worcester Culture Watch" podcast, Victor Infante and Craig Semon talk Rock and Shock, and discuss Craig's interview with B-movie icon Bruce Campbell, of "Evil Dead" fame. Also, Victor and Bill Shaner dig into the vaping mess, and indeed, this podcast was almost...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Here Be Murder Cats and All That Jazz!
It's a jam-packed Worcester Culture Watch today as Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk about the encroachment of mountain lions and moose, as well the effort to turn The Bridge Into a Youth Center. Also, whether or not Bigfoot is running for city council. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Fall-ing to Pieces! A look at our seasonal arts preview
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch, we dig into this week's Fall Arts Preview, as Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk art at the Sprinkler Factory, and then Victor and Richard Duckett discuss the Broadway series at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, All this, and music by the…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Teenage Wasteland with the Who at Holy Cross, sex education and the WRTA!
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante and Craig Semon discuss the 50th anniversary of the Who playing Holy Cross. Then, Victor and Bill Shaner talk about Bill's recent Publick Occurrences Award from the New England Newspaper and Press Association for his story, “How Sex…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Painting the Town, and an '80s Flashback ...
In this installment of the Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante and Sarah Connell talk about Pow Wow Worcester! Then, Victor and Bill Shaner have an '80s flashback and Victor confesses to his teenage love of the Cure and Depeche Mode. All this, and music by House of Harm!
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Worcester Culture Watch: Party City! Latin American Festival , POW! WOW! Worcester, Hot Dog Safari and Why Wormtown's a Great Place for a Scavenger Hunt!
In this installment of "Worcester Culture Watch," Victor Infante and Bill Shaner ponder what it is that makes Worcester such a great town for "scavenger hunt' type events such as the Hot Dog Safari, and then Victor and Richard Duckett talk the Latin American Festival and POW! WOW! Worcester. All...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Not a Hoax! Not an Imaginary Story!
In this week's "Worcester Culture Watch" podcast, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner talk about comic books and soccer, and about while they're both awesome. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss Cheap Trick and the upcoming Summer theater season. All this, and music from Eddie Japan!
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Worcester Culture Watch: Pawtucket is the new Miami and other strange tales of life in Worcester
In this week's podcast, Victor Infante and Bill Shaner get sort-of serious talking about marijuana, skateboards and why Pawtucket is the new Miami. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett talk "Dear Evan Hansen" and the upcoming Music Worcester schedule. All this, and music by Thinner!
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Worcester Culture Watch: It's a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world with the new Worcester Magazine!
Worcester Magazine is getting a makeover, and Victor Infante and Bill Shaner sit down to chat about the changes, and the importance of WoMag to local journalism. It's a raucous, free-ranging conversation that touches on everything from local rock 'n' roll and hip-hop, to the state of journalism…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Summer Fun, Big Concerts and Making Movies ...
In this installment of the Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante and Craig Semon go over some of the region's biggest upcoming concerts ... a few of which they definitely aren't that excited about (and a few they are) ... and then Victor and Richard Duckett talk local film shoots,...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Political Correctness is No Laughing Matter!
The "Worcester Culture Watch" is back from its short hiatus! In this week's installment, Victor D. Infante talks to Craig Semon about Craig's recent front-page story on how political correctness is effecting comedy. Also, Victor and Richard Duckett run down some of the big outdoor events around...
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Joyner Lucas Takes Worcester to Church (Or Something Like That): Hip-hop, Sacred Spaces and Controversy
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch Podcast, Entertainment Editor Victor Infante sits down with reporter Mark Sullivan to discuss their very different perspectives on the controversies surrounding Worcester rapper Joyner Lucas' new music video, "Devil's Work," shot in a church here in…
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Worcester Culture Watch: What does Whitesnake Have To Do With Mount Carmel?
In today's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, we discuss a wide range of where the Worcester Music Scene collides with popular culture. First up, Victor Infante and Maggie Flaherty talk about Worcester musicians who have auditioned for reality TV singing competitions, and not just the big names!...
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Worcester Culture Watch: A Game of Lost Music and Found Dragons
In today's Worcester Culture Watch, Victor Infante and Craig Semon totally geek out on "Game of Thrones," and Victor and Richard Duckett talk about some rediscovered classical music that's going to be getting some local performances, so really, this one has something for everybody. Plus, recent...
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Ready to Rock in Wormtown: A conversation with Joe’s Albums owner Joe Demers
In this installment of Worcester Culture watch, Craig Semon talks to Joe Demers of Joe’s Albums about National Record Store Day, and Craig and Victor Infante discuss Wednesday's Worcester Music Awards. All this, plus music from Bad Marriage and the Deadites!
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Worcester Culture Watch: "Did Captain America Eat a Meatball Sandwich at Vincent's?"
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch podcast, Victor Infante and Craig Semon discuss Chris Evans' recent movie shoot in Worcester, including his visit to favorite local hangout Vincent's, and we answer two pressing questions: "Did Captain America eat a meatball sandwich?" and "Did he give us…
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Worcester Culture Watch: What Makes the Show? Talking Gary Clark Jr., Samantha Fish, ''On Your Feet' and More
In today's "Worcester Culture Watch," Victor Infante, Craig Semon and Richard Duckett dig into a number of local and regional shows, and a little bit into what makes them so exciting. Craig and Victor talk about the two two rising blues stars they've seen recently, respectively Samantha Fish and...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Batman Turns 80, Bach Turns 334, and Worcester Parties for Both!
In this week's Worcester Culture Watch Podcast, Victor Infante and Maggie Flaherty talk about the forthcoming midnight release of issue no. 1,000 of "Batman: Detective Comics" at That's Entertainment, and Victor and Richard Duckett talk about the upcoming Bach-a-Thon festivities to celebrate the...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Talking Pop Culture — from The Monkees to 'Captain Marvel' — with 'Antique Roadshow's' Gary Sohmers
Craig Semon sits down with Gary Sohmers — who served as an appraisal expert of pop culture, collectibles and toys for 13 years on “The Antique Roadshow” on PBS — talks about pop cultural memorabilia (including the Monkees, "Captain Marvel," "Beverly Hills 90210" and "Black Panther"), as well as…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Everyone Loves a (Postponed) Parade
In today's Worcester Culture Watch, Victor Infante and Richard Duckett run down the region's biggest St. Patrick's Day events, including the Worcester St. Patrick's Day Parade, which has been postponed, and fiddle players Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, who are set for the Hanover Theatre....
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Worcester Culture Watch: The Oscar Rundown, a Worcester Jazz Legend, and 'Aluminium'
In today's "Culture Watch," Richard Duckett and Craig Semon recap this year's Oscar Awards, and Richard and Victor Infante discuss Worcester jazz legend Jaki Byard, who is the subject of a recent book by Worcester musician Chet Williamson. Also, Craig outlines the hottest concerts in the region...
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Worcester Culture Watch: From Hip-Hop to Classical ....
In today's Culture Watch podcast, Victor D. Infante and Craig Semon run down the recent Grammy Awards, including their favorite performances, and give their takes on who took home the trophies. Afterward Victor and Richard Duckett catch up with the Worcester hip-hop scene. All this, and a recent...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Conan? What Is Best in Life?!?!? .... #WooConan, Naked Theater and More!
In our first segment, Victor Infante and Craig Semon talk about comedian Conan O'Brien's "diss" of Worcester, and the #WooConan campaign to get him to visit the city of his ancestors. Then, Victor and Richard Duckett discuss the play, "bare stage," by Sutton playwright Michael Walker. All this…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Rock Away the Winter with Peter Murphy, Disturbed and More!
February may be the dead of winter, but the concert scene is very much alive! Victor D. Infante and Craig Semon discuss upcoming concerts both around the region and here in Worcester, including such acts as Disturbed, Michael Buble and Peter Murphy. Also, they ponder what Polar Stadium might do…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Breaking down the Oscar nominations
Telegram & Gazette reporters Craig Semon and Richard Duckett dive into "Roma," "Black Panther" and all of the other Oscar contenders, and try to predict what will win, and why.
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Worcester Culture Watch: Liam Neeson, Joyner Lucas and other things that made Worcester pop in 2018
Victor D. Infante and Craig S. Semon look back at their favorite concerts, albums and music videos and more of 2018, both locally and around the region. From Taylor Swift and U2 at the region's biggest venues, to local visits from the like of Liam Neeson and Tony Bennett, 2018 was an exciting…
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Worcester Culture Watch: Against Bah Humbug, As Such ... A Local Holiday Music Spectacular!
T&G Entertainment Editor Victor Infante hates Christmas music, and doesn't care who knows it ... but a collection of songs from regional artists including Eddie Japan, Amazing Dick, Thinner, Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys, The Clanging Chimes, Dale LePage and the Manhattans and the...
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Worcester Culture Watch: Searching the City For Hidden Treasures
Victor D. Infante sits down with Worcester Selfie Scavenger Hunt winner Claudia Snell about her photo journey that took her from a beloved staue on the Worcester Common to a monster-filled factory, with poets, comeduians and tasty pastries along the way. All this, plus Liam Neeson!
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Worcester Culture Watch: 'Nuff Said ... Talking Stan Lee's Legacy with That's Entertainment's Ken Carson
Victor Infante discusses the legacy of Stan Lee, one of the most influential comic book creators in history, with That's Entertainment manager Ken Carson. Lee, who died this week at age 95, created such iconic characters as Spider-Man, The Black Panther, Iron Man, The X-Men, The Fantastic Four…
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News and interviews from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette www.telegram.com
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