Meet Boston

Boston Found

Society EN ↓ 56 episodes

Founded four centuries ago, Boston has simply never settled. Conversations here determine the future, so let’s discover what’s next! Join us as we seek out the real Boston, past and present, through stories and perspectives that capture a city always in motion. Hosted by Martha Sheridan, CEO of Meet Boston, this is the Boston Found podcast. https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

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Boston After Dark: Nightlife in the Hub 24.01.2024 35:00

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=en https://www.gracebynia.com/ Ed: https://www.instagram.com/roller99/?hl=en https://bignightlive.com/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/

Phillis Wheatley 250: An Icon Endures 10.01.2024 31:51

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 "w...

The State of the US Travel Industry, with Geoff Freeman and Chris Thompson 27.12.2023 29:27

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. Ch...

The Boston Tea Party 250th celebration with guest Shawn P. Ford 13.12.2023 17:55

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 t...

It's "America's Game", Army v Navy, with General (RET) Jim McConville and Commander Billie J. Farrell 06.12.2023 29:15

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...

Boston Found- The Intro 21.11.2023 0:53

Meet the Meet Boston podcast series, Boston Found . https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/