Danielle Balocca and Chelli Keshavan
Medford Bytes
Medford Bytes is made using the input of the Medford community. In each episode we will focus on local issues, updates in city government and happenings around the city. I will also discuss some of folx favorite spots in Medford to get a drink or a ‘bite’ to eat. I hope you enjoy!
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Danielle Balocca and Chelli Keshavan
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Latest episode
Jun 29, 2026
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Episodes
Real Estate Transfer Fee with Kit Collins and Matt Leming 08.04.2024 46:35
Today's episode includes a conversation with City Council Vice President Kit Collins and Councilor Matt Leming about the Real Estate Transfer Fee. For more information, you can read Kit's blog at https://www.kitformedford.com/post/preliminary-thoughts-on-real-estate-transfer-fees and Matt's blog can be found at https://www.mattleming.com/blog Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You ca...
A Dialogue about Gaza 15.01.2024 47:11
Today's episode includes a dialogue about Gaza and with Barry Ingber, Munir Jiramus and Steve Schnapp. Below are a list of resources discussed in their conversation: Peter Beinart , The Beinart Notebook * Interview with Naomi Klein * Jonathan Kuttab - pacifist co-founder of Nonviolence International , the Palestinian human rights organization Al Haq (banned for “terrorism” under ex-PM...
2023 Recap 01.01.2024 16:14
Today's episode includes and conversation with co-hosts, Danielle Balocca and Chelli Keshavan recaping this year for the podcast. Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Thanks so...
Community Preservation Act with Roberta Cameron 11.12.2023 19:03
Today's episode includes a conversation with Roberta Cameron about the Community Preservation Act, a fund used for capital improvements for the City of Medford. For more information, you can also visit http://preservemedford.org/ Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordByt...
Medford Teacher Equity Scholarship 27.11.2023 18:25
Today's episode includes a conversation with Joel Menasha and Sarah Fard about the Medford Teacher Equity Scholarship. For more information or to donate, please visit https://www.medfordteacherequityscholarship.org/ Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Pod...
Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender 13.11.2023 32:56
Today's episode includes a conversation with Sharon Hays and Melanie Perkins McLaughlin about their motion for Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender. This motion will go for its second reading during the School Committee's meeting on November 20th, 2023. Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instag...
Forsooth with Jimmy Matejek-Morris 30.10.2023 21:43
Today's episode includes a conversation with Jimmy Matejek-Morris, Medford-based young adult author about his newest book, "Forsooth", set to be released on November 7th. "Forsooth" and Jimmy's first book "My Ex-Imaginary Friend" can be found wherever books are sold, or online Forsooth: https://bookshop.org/p/books/forsooth-jimmy-matejek-morris/20148680?ean=9...
MPL Podcast Class! 27.10.2023 4:50
Please enjoy the podcast trailers made by participants in the How to Podcast class at the Medford Public Library. Their podcasts were titled "K Dramarama", "I Agree.." and "Disgruntled Tales" For more Episodes of Disgruntled Tales, check them out at https://spotify.link/vfBIpkbM9Db For more information about MPL events, visit https://medfordlibrary.org/events/ Thanks...
Len Glionna (Candidate for City Council) 23.10.2023 28:37
Today's episode includes a conversation with Len Glionna about his campaign for City Councilor. For more information about Len's campaign, visit https://www.glionnamedford.com/. Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please take a moment to rate...
Justin Tseng (Incumbent for City Council) 23.10.2023 39:24
Today's episode includes a conversation with Justin Tseng about his campaign for re-election to the City Council. For more information about Justin's campaign, visit https://www.justin4medford.com/en/ Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Pleas...
Zac Bears (Incumbent City Council) 20.10.2023 27:20
Today’s episode includes a conversation with City Councilor Zac Bears about his work in the council and his campaign for re-election. Check out https://zacbears.com/ for more information about his campaign. Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please...
Rick Caraviello (Candidate for Mayor) 09.10.2023 32:15
Today's episode includes a conversation with Rick Caraviello, candidate for Mayor. More information about his campaign can be found at https://www.rickformedford.com. As mentioned in this episode, Caraviello stated that he voted in favor of raising salaries for City Hall employees. Here is a link to those meting minutes that show he voted no on the proposal to approve cost of living raises for...
Patrick Clerkin (City Council) 02.10.2023 31:10
Today's episode includes a conversation with Patrick Clerkin, candidate for City Council. More information about his campaign can be found at https://clerkin4medford.com/. Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please take a moment to rate and revie...
Erika Reinfeld (Candidate for School Committee) 25.09.2023 21:19
Today's episode includes a conversation with Erika Reinfeld, candidate for School Committee. More information about his campaign can be found at https://www.erika02155.com/. You can also reach out to Erika by email at ereinfeld4medford@gmail.com Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @medfordpod o...
John Intoppa (Candidate for School Committee) 18.09.2023 35:53
Today's episode includes a conversation with John Intoppa, candidate for School Committee. More information about his campaign can be found at https://www.intoppa4medford.com. Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please take a moment to rate and review th...
Community Control Over Public Surveillance (w Jean Zotter and Kit Collins) 11.09.2023 35:30
Today's episode includes a conversation with Jean Zotter from Medford People Power and City Councilor Kit Collins. For more information about Medford People Power, visit their website at https://medfordpeoplepower.org/ or email them
Breanna Lungo-Koehn (Incumbent Candidate for Mayor) 04.09.2023 19:43
Today's episode includes a conversation with Breanna Lungo-Koehn about her campaign for a 3rd term as Mayor of Medford. More information about her campaign can be found at https://www.breanna4mayor.com/. You can reach Mayor Lungo-Koehn by email at mayor@medford-ma.gov Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on...
Aaron Olapade (Candidate for School Committee) 21.08.2023 42:39
Today's episode includes a conversation with Aaron Olapade, candidate for Medford School Committee. Visit https://electaaronolapade.com/ for more information about Aaron's campaign. Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please take a moment to...
Emily Lazzaro (Candidate for City Council) 07.08.2023 22:54
Today's episode includes a conversation with Emily Lazzaro, candidate for Medford City Council. More information about Emily's campaign can be found at https://www.emilyformedford.com/. Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please take a moment to rate and...
Anna Callahan (Candidate for City Council) 24.07.2023 22:45
Today's episode includes a conversation with Anna Callahan about her campaign for Medford City Council. Learn more about Anna at her website https://www.annacallahan.com/ Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please take a moment to rate and review...
Matt Leming (City Council Candidate) 10.07.2023 31:18
This episode includes a conversation with Matt Leming about his run for Medford City Council. Find out more about his campaign at https://www.mattleming.com/ Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on A...
Jaclyn Torres Roth (Candidate for City Council) 26.06.2023 19:29
This episode includes a conversation with Jaclyn Torres Roth about their campaign for City Council. More information about their campaign can be found at https://jaclynroth.org/. Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please take a moment to rate and review...
Golden Girls the Laughs Continue with Brittany Balocca 22.06.2023 8:28
This bonus episode includes a conversation about the shoe The Golden Girls the Laughs Continue, now showing at the Chevalier Theater in Medford. More info can be found at https://chevaliertheatre.com/artist/golden-girls/. Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com or follow us on instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes P...
West Medford Open Studios 12.06.2023 39:41
Today's episode includes a conversation about West Medford Open Studios. For more info visit http://www.wmos.org/. To sign up to volunteer, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4dadaa2da4f5ce9-west/51388955#/ . You can also follow them on instagram at @west.medford.open.studios. Stay tuned after the interview for some sounds from Medford's first Porch Fest! Thanks so much for listening to to...
Pride 2023! Bonus Content from Rev. Wendy 29.05.2023 30:41
Today's episode includes a conversation with members of the Pride Planning Committee as well as Rev Wendy from Sanctuary UCC about her summer youth program. For more information about Pride events, see the following links: Medford City Events Calendar - June: https://www.medfordma.org/about/events-calendar?cal_date=2023-06-01 Medford Library Calendar - June: https://medfordlibrary.org/events/mont...
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