Boston Found

Haiti vs Scotland is Boston's opening World Cup match on June 13th. Tune in as we welcome local Bostonians to discuss how this match will impact one of the largest Haitian communities in Massachusetts.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Explore the New England Aquarium, where action, advocacy, conservation and education come together at Boston's most visited cultural institution.https://www.neaq.org/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Former Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray discusses the unique challenges and incredible sense of accomplishment awaiting those who run the Boston Marathon.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

The National Women's Soccer League debuts in Boston, hear from the President of the Boston Legacy FC on expectations and excitement for year 1 and into the future.Note: This interview was recorded prior to Boston Legacy FC’s home opener, which took place on March 14, 2026; for their full match schedule, please visit https://www.meetboston.com/legacy-fc/.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

March 17 marks the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day, when British forces left Boston for good in 1776. Learn about the tremendous feats that forced them out.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Black history in Boston can be found wherever one chooses to look. From AI Frederick Douglass to Black Voices of the Revolution, the Museum of African American History is unearthing new narratives.https://www.maah.org/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

From tournament favorites to hometown heroes, Boston hosts a scintillating round of World Cup matches this summer, with some of the top players in the world taking the pitch.https://bostonfwc26.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

From Copley Square to the Greenway, winter comes alive like never before in Boston. Hear more from the partners making it happen.https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/https://www.instagram.com/rosekennedygreenway/https://www.meetboston.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

On the eve of the semiquincentennial, MFA announces major reinstallation of Art of the Americas galleries.https://www.mfa.org/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Spatial equity and the creative economy, empowering artists with a homegrown festival.https://www.bamsfest.org/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

New programming and partnerships, plus a re-brand, drive the revitalization of downtown Boston.https://www.downtownboston.org/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Davio’s CEO Steve DiFillippo looks back, and ahead, as he discusses a Boston icon of four decades. https://davios.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

The inaugural Boston Public Art Triennial creates new modes of expression and exchange with 21 art installations across a dozen Boston neighborhoods. https://www.thetriennial.org/2025https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Keith Lockhart reflects on three decades leading one of the world’s most iconic orchestras, and previews what’s next.https://www.bso.org/pops/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss their upcoming documentary film The American Revolution which will be released in the Fall of 2025.https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-american-revolution/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

JC and Esther Tetreault discuss the evolution of Trillium from a Fort Point hole in the wall to a farm-to-table, distilling and brewing hospitality company.https://trilliumbrewing.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

The Executive Directors of Old North Church and the Paul Revere House discuss the legacy of Paul Revere's legendary ride - fact, fiction, and everything in between- and what they have planned for the 250th commemoration.  https://www.oldnorth.com/https://www.paulreverehouse.org/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

TJ and Hadley Douglas discuss the growth of Urban Grape, from concept to reality, and the values and innovations that underpin their business model.https://bos.theurbangrape/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Chef Karen Akunowicz discusses the influences in her culinary journey and how the Boston food scene has evolved over the past decade.https://www.instagram.com/chefkarenakunowicz/?hl=enhttps://www.barvolpe.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh, former Mayor of Boston, dishes on the 4 Nations Face-Off at TD Garden and growth of global tournaments for the NHL.https://www.nhl.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

What does PPX mean? What fish does Legals use in their fish and chips? Hot butter or mayo on a lobster roll? President Matt King reveals his truths in discussing the evolution of Legal Sea Foods.https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-harborside/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Casey Soward discusses his vision and goals for Boch Center after taking over the leadership reins from an industry legend.https://www.bochcenter.org/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

The Wasabi Fenway Bowl is back! Learn how a legendary ballpark has become home to so much more than baseball.https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballparkhttps://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

How do famous brands reinvent themselves and lead with purpose? Hear from Proverb CEO Daren Bascome.https://proverbagency.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Why is Boston called The Hub? Do people still use the term Beantown? What are the full origins of the Boston Common Holiday Tree from Halifax? Learn about all this and much more with the host of Boston’s first history podcast.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Drew Carter discusses being the voice of the Celtics, his approach to the role, and the legendary shoes that he’d never try to fill.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Join popular UK podcaster Portia Jones for another limited series episode as she delves into Boston’s sports scene. Portia visited our sports hub earlier this year, and connected with Boston's legendary fields, courts, and rinks, while trying to understand the rules and culture of American sports from a very British perspective.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Join popular UK podcaster Portia Jones for a limited series episode as she delves into Boston’s food scene - from chowder to Chinese cuisine, dumplings, cannoli, cocktail bars, breweries, and more.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Embrace Boston CEO discusses the journey to The Embrace monument unveiling, the Kings' legacy in Boston, and upcoming projects.https://www.embraceboston.org/https://www.instagram.com/embracebos/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

The Inn at Hastings Park and Wulf’s Fish discuss their sustainability partnership as well as upcoming 250th anniversary events in Lexington.https://wulfsfish.com/https://www.innathastingspark.com/https://www.instagram.com/trishaperezkennealy/?hl=enhttps://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Local media celebs dish on Boston's food scene, the launch of the Meet Boston TV show, and share an exciting announcement for the fall!Meet Boston with Billy & Jenny is an innovative new program helmed by two of New England’s most trusted television personalities, Emmy Award-winners Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson. Airing on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. ET and Sundays at 9:30 p.m. on NESN and streaming on the NESN 360 app, the 30-minute lifestyle program is the first of its kind, showcasing the flavors, history and culture of the city through the lens of 20 talented content creators. The creators have been dubbed “Hubsters” in honor of “the Hub” that is Boston, and the show will follow them through their own beloved city, revealing Boston like you’ve never seen it before.https://www.instagram.com/letsmeetboston/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@letsmeetbostonhttps://diningplaybook.com/meetboston/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Boston Duck Tours CEO Cindy Brown and Life is Good COO John Jacobs join Boston Found to discuss the evolution of their brands and how they came together to collaborate on their 30th anniversary celebrations.https://www.instagram.com/bostonducktours/?hl=enhttps://bostonducktours.com/https://www.instagram.com/lifeisgoodco/?hl=enhttps://www.lifeisgood.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Boston Pops Artistic Director Dennis Alves shares memories and insights related to Boston Pops seasonal traditions, from the 4th of July Esplanade concert to Tanglewood and the Holiday Pops. Dennis discusses his work with iconic conductors Arthur Fiedler, John Williams and Keith Lockhart.    Dennis Alves is Director of Artistic Planning for the Boston Pops. He oversees all aspects of Pops program planning at Symphony Hall and Tanglewood, private corporate programs and fundraising events, tours, and television and recording projects. Dennis was a professional musician, performing as principal trumpet with the New Japan Philharmonic under Seiji Ozawa, the Boston Ballet Orchestra, and the Harvard Chamber Orchestra. He also performed with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra under Arthur Fiedler, Harry Ellis Dickson, John Williams and Keith Lockhart, and was an extra player with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.https://www.bso.org/#BostonSymphonyhttps://www.instagram.com/bostonsymphony/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Dr. Bob Krim and Anna Dunbar discuss the creation of the Innovation Trail of Boston.  The trail reveals four centuries of innovation in Boston, more than 450 discoveries and creations that have changed the nation and the world.  Learn more about the sites and how to explore the trail on your own or with a guide.    https://www.instagram.com/bostoninnotrail/https://linktr.ee/innovationtrail https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Nat Sheidley discusses the emergence of Revolutionary Spaces, the history of protest inBoston, the unfinished business of the American Revolution, the irony of PhillisWheatley’s liberation, and the multiple struggles for freedom that still define the United States.Nathaniel Sheidley is President and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces, a non-profitorganization that stewards Boston’s Old State House and Old South MeetingHouse. He was formerly Executive Director of the Bostonian Society andAssistant Professor of American and Native American History at WellesleyCollege. He is a graduate of Stanford University and holds a Ph.D. in AmericanHistory from Princeton University.https://revolutionaryspaces.org/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Memorial Day weekend in Boston has long been a time to get together with family and friends, and since 2013 the Boston Calling Music Festival has been synonymous with the long weekend. Metallica, The Foo Fighters, St. Vincent, Lizzo, Eminem, Travis Scott, Nine Inch Nails, and just about every other big band in the the world has played the event now held at The Harvard Athletic Complex.Martha Sheridan waves her backstage pass and talks to Boston Calling co-founder Brian Appel,  who explains the festival's roots, how the music is curated, what the future of the fest holds, and why Boston food is so important to the customer experience every year.Boston Calling 2024 June 24-26th.https://www.bostoncalling.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Building a new neighborhood in an historic city, Ariel Foxman joins Boston Found to discuss making memories in Seaport and the thoughtful and intentional strategies that have driven that process.  Learn all about Seaport and find out what’s next for Boston’s most modern area. https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/https://www.instagram.com/seaportbos/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

As long time Boston Celtics announcer Mike Gorman steps away from the microphone, hear some of his favorite behind the scenes moments from a truly amazing career.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Three professionals in Massachusetts hospitality talk with Martha Sheridan about GMID, Global Meetings Industry Day happening on April 11th.Patty Lloyd of The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Diane DiAntonio of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, and Laura Elkman of Davios Restaurants celebrate the industry that makes Massachusetts and Boston tick; Conferences, Meetings, and Conventions!Which one of these women had to book a "Water Skiing Squirrel" from LA for an event? Find out on this episode of Boston Found.https://davios.com/https://www.instagram.com/daviosrestaurant/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/visitcapecod/?hl=enhttps://www.massconvention.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Glenn Jones shares his thoughts on Boston’s evolution as a city and the changing demographics since his time at Emerson College. Glenn provides a unique perspective from his career in both tourism and media in Boston and Bermuda. “There has been a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (in Boston) and I wanted to report on those issues" Glenn says.https://www.instagram.com/bermudaglenn/https://twitter.com/GlennBostonTVhttps://www.instagram.com/nbc10boston/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Martha Sheridan talks with Collin Knight, founder of Live Like a Local Tours, to discover Boston's hidden gems of food, history, and culture. Take a deeper dive into the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester and Jamacia Plain, and hear about the connections to each area that Collin's walking tours provide.https://www.instagram.com/livelikealocaltoursboston/https://www.facebook.com/Livelikealocaltoursboston/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Entrepreneur and activist Paul English, who launched Kayak among many other startups, discusses tech in the travel space, the impact of AI, upcoming ventures, and his founding role in Embrace Boston and it's iconic memorial. Paul's X:https://twitter.com/englishpaulm?lang=enhttps://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Shirley Leung joins the Boston Found podcast to discuss the city’s diverse people and neighborhoods, eclectic culinary scene, the future of downtown, and her own travel experiences.https://twitter.com/leung?lang=enhttps://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Martha Sheridan sits down with Jacqueline Church, Founder of Boston Chinatown Tours, to discuss the culture, history, art and food scene that define Boston’s ever-evolving Chinatown, as well as plans for Lunar New Year celebrations in the neighborhood.Jacqueline on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jccraves/https://www.instagram.com/fanchinatown/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Martha Sheridan is joined by New England Patriots play-by-play voice Bob Socci and two-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Ninkovich to discuss their experiences with the big game plus their thoughts on the current state of the Patriots and the big changes happening with the team.Bob Socci twitter:https://twitter.com/BobSocci?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorRob Ninkovich Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nink50/?hl=enhttps://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Meet Boston CEO Martha J. Sheridan is joined by Big Night Entertainment founder Ed Kane and restaurateur extraordinaire Nia Grace to discuss Boston's vibrant and thriving nightlife and entertainment scene.Nia:https://www.instagram.com/msniagrace/?hl=enhttps://www.gracebynia.com/Ed:https://www.instagram.com/roller99/?hl=enhttps://bignightlive.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Meet Boston CEO Martha J. Sheridan discusses the complicated and inspiring legacy of Phillis Wheatley with British-Nigerian playwright Ade Solanke and Boston poet laureate Porsha Olayiwola.  The conversation explores how Wheatley's legacy still resonates today and continues to impact the work of influential figures such as Solanke and Olayiwola, both of whom refer to Wheatley as their "writing mother".Ade:https://www.sporastories.com/Porsha:https://www.porshaolayiwola.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Host Martha Sheridan discusses the state of the US travel and tourism economy with two key industry leaders, Geoff Freeman; President and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, and Chris Thompson; President and CEO of Brand USA.  Topics include the lagging return of international visitation, policy and visa challenges, forecasts for 2024, and critical issues such as sustainability in the travel space.Chris:https://www.thebrandusa.com/Geoff:https://www.ustravel.org/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Shawn P. Ford, Executive Director of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, joins host Martha Sheridan of Boston Found to discuss the programming and planning of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, happening Saturday December 16th! Ford refers to the Boston Tea Party as the 'single most important event' in American history.  Learn why, as well as how the commemoration has truly been a transatlantic collaboration.  Also find out what the full day of festivities has in store for both in person visitors in Boston as well as streaming guests from all over the world.https://www.bostonteapartyship.com/https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

In our first episode of Boston Found its Army vs Navy football, "America's Game", being played in Boston for the first time in it's storied 124 year history. Host Martha Sheridan, Meet Boston CEO, sits down with two distinguished local guests; Quincy native General (RET) Jim McConville, the 40th US Army Chief of Staff, and Commander Billie J. Farrell, Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution in Boston.This conversation celebrates their service, their love of Boston, and the Army/Navy rivalry!General McConville shares stories from his past growing up locally, and Commander Farrell talks about how a visit to Boston as a kid shaped her future as the first female Commander of Old Ironsides.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/